Flange pipe mounting tool

By designing a tool for installing flange pipes in the tank body, the possible skew of the flange pipes and large-scale equipment occupation problems are solved during the installation process, and efficient and accurate flange pipe installation is achieved.

CN223032801UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27LUOYANG ZHUODA PETROCHEMICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421833067.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

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Technical Problem

When installing flange pipes in the prior art, the accuracy of the crane lifting is limited and the position adjustment is inconvenient, which causes the flange pipe to be crooked and the welding time is long, occupying large equipment and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

Design a flange tube installation tool, including cross beams, bolt holes, hoisting holes, leveling rulers and other components. The cross beams are fixed to the flange tube by bolts, and the support height is adjusted using the suspender and nuts to ensure the correct position of the flange tube, and measure and adjust through the horizontal ruler to avoid skew.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable support for flange pipes, saves manpower, improves installation accuracy and work efficiency, and reduces the time to take up large equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flange pipe installation tool which comprises a cross beam. The cross beam is provided with at least one pair of bilaterally symmetrical bolt holes; a bolt penetrates through a through hole preset in the connecting flange of the flange pipe and the bolt hole and then is connected with a first nut, and the first nut is used for fixing the cross beam to the upper end of the flange pipe; hoisting holes are respectively formed in the left end and the right end of the cross beam; the middle of the lifting rod is inserted into the lifting hole, the upper end of the lifting rod extends out of the upper end of the cross beam and is fixedly provided with a lifting ring, the lower end of the lifting rod abuts against the outer wall of the tank body, the middle of the lifting rod is provided with an external thread section, the external thread section is connected with a second nut, and the upper end of the second nut abuts against the lower end face of the cross beam; and a leveling instrument is arranged in the middle of the upper surface of the cross beam. The flange pipe supporting device is simple in structure, easy to manufacture, low in cost and suitable for being used when a flange pipe is installed on a tank body, the flange pipe can be stably supported, manpower is saved, meanwhile, the supporting height can be conveniently and flexibly adjusted, the flange pipe is prevented from inclining, installation precision is improved, and working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tank container manufacturing, and relates to a flange pipe installation tool. Background Art

[0002] Flange pipes are often provided on the side wall of a tank container as the inlet and outlet of materials. The flange pipe has a considerable weight, and it is very laborious to carry by manpower. During installation, it is generally lifted by a crane, then placed into a preset connection hole on the side wall of the tank, and then welded to be fixed together with the tank. The problem is that the lifting and placing accuracy of the crane is limited, and the position adjustment is not convenient. The position where the flange pipe is placed may be skewed; moreover, the welding time is long, occupying large equipment such as cranes for a long time, which affects the production efficiency of the entire workshop. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a flange pipe installation tool. The purpose is to design a flange pipe support device for the need of installing a flange pipe on a tank, support the flange pipe to align the position and avoid skewing; and be able to reduce the occupation of large equipment such as cranes and improve the production efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A flange pipe installation tool includes a cross beam; at least a pair of left and right symmetric bolt holes are provided on the cross beam; bolts pass through through holes preset on the connecting flange of the flange pipe and the bolt holes and then are connected with first nuts for fixing the cross beam at the upper end of the flange pipe; hoisting holes are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the cross beam; the middle part of a hoisting rod is inserted into the hoisting hole, its upper end extends out of the upper end of the cross beam and is fixedly provided with a lifting ring, its lower end abuts against the outer wall of the tank, an external thread section is provided in the middle part, and a second nut is connected on the external thread section, and the upper end of the second nut abuts against the lower end face of the cross beam; a spirit level is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the cross beam.

[0005] As a further optimization, there are multiple pairs of the bolt holes for corresponding to flange pipes with different diameters.

[0006] As a further optimization, a V-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hoisting rod for being erected on the outer wall of the tank.

[0007] As a further optimization, the spirit level is rotatably connected to the cross beam.

[0008] As a further optimization, a shaft hole is provided in the center of the cross beam; a rotating shaft is fixedly provided at the center of the lower end of the spirit level, and the rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the shaft hole for the spirit level to rotate.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The structure of the present utility model is simple, easy to manufacture, and low in cost. It is suitable for use when installing a flange pipe on a tank body, can stably support the flange pipe, save manpower, and at the same time, can conveniently and flexibly adjust the support height, avoid the flange pipe from being skewed, improve the installation accuracy, and also improve the work efficiency. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the left view of , with the flange pipe omitted;

[0012] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the top view of .

[0013] The corresponding relationship between the technical features in the drawings and the reference numerals is as follows: tank body 1; flange pipe 2; through hole 21; cross beam 3; bolt hole 31; lifting hole 32; shaft hole 33; bolt 4; first nut 5; suspension rod 6; lifting ring 61; external thread section 62; V-shaped plate 63; second nut 7; spirit level 8; rotating shaft 81. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0014] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0015] Embodiment 1, please refer to Figures 1-3 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: A flange pipe installation tool includes a cross beam 3; characterized in that: at least a pair of left and right symmetric bolt holes 31 are provided on the cross beam 3; the bolt 4 passes through the through hole 21 preset on the connecting flange of the flange pipe 2 and the bolt hole 31 and then connects to the first nut 5 for fixing the cross beam 3 at the upper end of the flange pipe 2; lifting holes 32 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the cross beam 3; the middle part of the suspension rod 6 is inserted into the lifting hole 32, its upper end extends out of the upper end of the cross beam 3 and is fixedly provided with a lifting ring 61, its lower end abuts against the outer wall of the tank body 1, an external thread section 62 is provided in the middle part thereof, and a second nut 7 is connected to the external thread section 62, and the upper end of the second nut 7 abuts against the lower end surface of the cross beam 3; a spirit level 8 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the cross beam 3.

[0016] In use, first assemble the crossbeam 3. A pair of bolt holes 31 correspond to a pair of through holes 21 on the diameter of the flange pipe 2. Connect the crossbeam 3 and the flange pipe 2 into one body through bolts 4 and first nuts 5. Then, use the lifting rings 61 at the upper ends of a pair of suspension rods 6 to connect the lifting equipment, lift the flange pipe 2, and place it into the preset connection hole at the top of the tank body 1. Then, use the suspension rods 6 to abut against the outer wall of the tank body 1 as a support point, disconnect the connection of the lifting equipment, and the weight of the flange pipe 2 is borne by a pair of suspension rods 6. Then, rotate the two second nuts 7 respectively to adjust the support height until the level measured by the spirit level 8 is qualified. Thereafter, weld and fix the flange pipe 2 at the edge of the connection hole. Finally, remove the first nut 5, pull out the bolt 4, disconnect the connection between the crossbeam 3 and the flange pipe 2, and complete the installation of the flange pipe 2.

[0017] In order to improve adaptability, make the crossbeam 3 adaptable to flange pipes 2 of different thicknesses, and have good versatility. There are multiple pairs of bolt holes 31 for corresponding to flange pipes 2 of different diameters.

[0018] In order to increase the stability of the support of the suspension rod 6, a V-shaped plate 63 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the suspension rod 6 for being erected on the outer wall of the tank body 1.

[0019] In order to measure the levelness at 360 degrees, the spirit level 8 is rotatably connected to the crossbeam 3.

[0020] An exemplary rotatable connection method of the spirit level 8. A shaft hole 33 is provided at the center of the crossbeam 3. A rotating shaft 81 is fixedly provided at the center of the lower end of the spirit level 8. The rotating shaft 81 is rotatably inserted into the shaft hole 33 for the spirit level 8 to rotate.

[0021] The advantages of this embodiment are that the structure is simple, easy to manufacture, low in cost, suitable for use when installing the flange pipe 2 on the tank body 1, can stably support the flange pipe 2, save manpower, and at the same time, can conveniently and flexibly adjust the support height, avoid the flange pipe 2 from being skewed, improve the installation accuracy, and also improve the work efficiency.

[0022] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flange pipe installation tool, comprising a crossbeam (3); characterized in that: The crossbeam (3) is provided with at least one pair of left-right symmetrical bolt holes (31); the bolts (4) pass through the preset through holes (21) on the connecting flange of the flange pipe (2) and the bolt holes (31) and then are connected with the first nuts (5) to fix the crossbeam (3) to the upper end of the flange pipe (2); Lifting holes (32) are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the cross beam (3); the middle part of the suspension rod (6) is inserted into the lifting hole (32), the upper end of which protrudes from the upper surface of the cross beam (3) and is fixedly provided with a lifting ring (61), and the lower end of which abuts against the outer wall of the tank body (1), and the middle part of which is provided with an external thread section (62), and a second nut (7) is connected to the external thread section (62), and the upper end of the second nut (7) abuts against the lower end surface of the cross beam (3); A level ruler (8) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the crossbeam (3).

2. A flange pipe installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple pairs of bolt holes (31) for corresponding flange pipes (2) with different diameters.

3. A flange pipe installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the suspension rod (6) is fixedly connected to a V-shaped plate (63) for being mounted on the outer wall of the tank body (1).

4. A flange pipe installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The level ruler (8) is rotatably connected to the crossbeam (3).

5. A flange pipe installation tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: An axial hole (32) is provided at the center of the crossbeam (3); a rotating shaft (81) is fixedly provided at the center of the lower end of the level ruler (8); the rotating shaft (81) is rotatably inserted in the axial hole (32) so as to enable the level ruler (8) to rotate.