Natural gas storage tank sampler

By designing a natural gas storage tank sampler containing a sampler body, connector, sampling tube and conduit, the problems of poor portability and easy leakage in existing equipment are solved, and convenient and efficient natural gas sampling and reduced leakage are achieved.

CN223139101UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22马振华
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421721386.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

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Technical Problem

The existing natural gas storage tank samplers are not portable and prone to leakage, complex structure, resulting in inconvenient operation.

Method used

A natural gas storage tank sampler is designed including a sampler body, a connector, a sampling tube, a pumping chamber, a piston block and a conduit. The movement of the piston block generates suction force to extract gas, and is diverted into the flexible conduit through a tee connection, equipped with a control valve to reduce leakage.

Benefits of technology

Convenient and efficient natural gas sampling is achieved, reducing leakage risks and improving operational portability and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a natural gas storage tank sampler in the technical field of natural gas samplers, which comprises a sampler main body, the left side of the sampler main body is communicated with a connector, the left side of the connector is communicated with a sampling pipe, one end of the sampling pipe far away from the connector is provided with a flange interface, and an inner cavity of the sampler main body is provided with a gas extraction bin. A connecting rod is arranged in the middle of the right side of the piston block; when natural gas is sampled, the sampling pipe can be connected with the natural gas tank body through the flange connector, then the connecting rod is pulled, the connecting rod can drive the piston block to move in the gas extraction bin, suction force can be generated in the gas extraction bin due to movement of the piston block at the moment, and therefore the natural gas can be extracted from the natural gas tank body through the sampling pipe; the natural gas in the gas exhaust bin can be shunted into the first sampling guide pipe and the second sampling guide pipe through the matching of the gas outlet pipe and the three-way joint, so that the sampling of the natural gas can be quickly and simply completed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of natural gas samplers, in particular to a natural gas storage tank sampler. Background Technique

[0002] Natural gas can be said to be one of the indispensable energy sources in people's daily life nowadays. Moreover, as the proportion of natural gas in energy consumption continues to increase, the demand for natural gas also continues to innovate. At present, the quality inspection of natural gas separation products uses closed sampling steel cylinders for sampling. Only natural gas that has passed sampling and quality inspection can be used. In this process, a natural gas storage tank sampler will be used. However, the existing natural gas storage tank samplers still have some disadvantages. For example, the portability is insufficient. Most general natural gas samplers are large in size and complex in structure, which makes them inconvenient to carry and operate. And the use effect of the generally recommended samplers is not good, and there is often a phenomenon of leaking a large amount of natural gas. Therefore, we propose a natural gas storage tank sampler. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a natural gas storage tank sampler to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A natural gas storage tank sampler includes a sampler main body. A connector is connected and arranged on the left side of the sampler main body. A sampling pipe is connected and arranged on the left side of the connector. A flange interface is arranged at one end of the sampling pipe far from the connector. The inner cavity of the sampler main body is set as an air extraction chamber. A piston block is arranged on the left side of the inner cavity of the air extraction chamber. A connecting rod is arranged in the middle of the right side of the piston block. The right side of the connecting rod penetrates and extends to the outside of the right side of the sampler main body. A limiting block is arranged on the right side of the connecting rod. A connector one is arranged on the top left side of the sampler main body. An air outlet pipe is connected and arranged on the top of the connector one. A three-way joint is arranged on the top of the air outlet pipe. The left and right sides of the three-way joint are respectively connected and provided with a first sampling conduit and a second sampling conduit. Sampling tank connectors are arranged at one ends of the first sampling conduit and the second sampling conduit far from the three-way joint.

[0006] Further: Control valves are arranged at one ends of the first sampling conduit and the second sampling conduit close to the three-way joint. The first sampling conduit and the second sampling conduit are both made of flexible material tubes.

[0007] Further: The sampler main body is set as a cylindrical shape. A scale line is arranged on the front end face of the sampler main body. A handle is arranged at the bottom of the sampler main body.

[0008] Further: The air outlet pipe is made of a hard material tube. The included angle between the air outlet pipe and the sampler main body is set to 90 degrees.

[0009] Further: The connecting rod is set to be cylindrical, and a flexible rubber layer is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod. A bonding layer is provided between the inner wall of the flexible rubber layer and the outer wall of the connecting rod.

[0010] Further: The length of the connecting rod from left to right is greater than the length of the sampler body from left to right, and the connecting rod and the limiting block are of an integrally formed structure.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0012] When sampling natural gas with this natural gas storage tank sampler, the sampling pipe can be connected to the natural gas tank through the flange interface, and then the connecting rod is pulled. The connecting rod will drive the piston block to move in the air extraction chamber. At this time, suction will be generated in the air extraction chamber due to the movement of the piston block, so that natural gas can be extracted from the natural gas tank through the sampling pipe. The natural gas in the air extraction chamber will be split into the first sampling conduit and the second sampling conduit through the cooperation of the air outlet pipe and the three-way joint, so that the sampling of natural gas can be completed quickly and simply; after the sampling is completed, the staff can push the connecting rod to make the piston block return to its original position, and when the piston block returns to its original position, a thrust will be generated, so as to send the residual natural gas in the air extraction chamber and the sampling pipe back to the natural gas tank, and control valves are also provided on the first sampling conduit and the second sampling conduit to reduce the leakage of natural gas. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sampler body of the present utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1. Sampler body; 2. Connector; 3. Sampling pipe; 4. Flange interface; 5. Air extraction chamber; 6. Piston block; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Limiting block; 9. Connector 1; 10. Air outlet pipe; 11. Three-way joint; 12. First sampling conduit; 13. Second sampling conduit; 14. Sampling tank connector; 15. Control valve; 16. Handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Embodiment 1:

[0018] Please refer to Figure 1-2 Figure 1-2 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: a natural gas storage tank sampler, which refers to a device for extracting samples from a natural gas tank, including a sampler main body 1. The sampler main body 1 is made of a transparent material. A connector 2 is connected to the left side of the sampler main body 1. A sampling pipe 3 is connected to the left side of the connector 2. A flange interface 4 is provided at one end of the sampling pipe 3 away from the connector 2. One end of the sampling pipe 3 away from the connector 2 can be connected to the natural gas tank through the flange interface 4. The inner cavity of the sampler main body 1 is set as an air extraction chamber 5. A piston block 6 is provided on the left side of the inner cavity of the air extraction chamber 5. A connecting rod 7 is provided in the middle of the right side of the piston block 6. The right side of the connecting rod 7 penetrates and extends to the outside of the right side of the sampler main body 1. A limiting block 8 is provided on the right side of the connecting rod 7. Initially, the piston block 6 is located on the left side of the inner cavity of the air extraction chamber 5. Then, by pulling the connecting rod 7, the piston block 6 can be moved to the right side of the inner cavity of the air extraction chamber 5. In this way, natural gas can be extracted from the natural gas tank through the sampling pipe 3. A connector one 9 is provided on the top left side of the sampler main body 1. An air outlet pipe 10 is connected to the top of the connector one 9. A three-way joint 11 is provided on the top of the air outlet pipe 10. The left and right sides of the three-way joint 11 are respectively connected with a first sampling conduit 12 and a second sampling conduit 13. Sampling tank connectors 14 are provided at one ends of the first sampling conduit 12 and the second sampling conduit 13 away from the three-way joint 11. The first sampling conduit 12 and the second sampling conduit 13 can both be connected to a sampling tank through the sampling tank connectors 14. The natural gas extracted by the air extraction chamber 5 will pass through the air outlet pipe 10 and then be split by the three-way joint 11 into the first sampling conduit 12 and the second sampling conduit 13 and finally enter the connected sampling tank. In this way, the sampling process of natural gas can be completed.

[0019] Among them, preferably, control valves 15 are provided at one ends of the first sampling conduit 12 and the second sampling conduit 13 close to the three-way joint 11. The provided control valves 15 can prevent the phenomenon of backflow in the connected sampling tank. At the same time, according to the usage requirements, it is possible to select whether to extract one bottle of natural gas sample or multiple bottles of natural gas samples. The first sampling conduit 12 and the second sampling conduit 13 are both made of flexible material tubes.

[0020] Preferably, the sampler main body 1 is set as a cylinder. A scale line is provided on the front end face of the sampler main body 1. The provided scale line can facilitate the staff to observe the moving distance of the piston block 6 in the air extraction chamber 5. A handle 16 is provided at the bottom of the sampler main body 1. The provided handle 16 can make it easier and more labor-saving for the staff to pick up the whole sampler.

[0021] Preferably, the outlet pipe 10 is set as a rigid material pipe, and the included angle between the outlet pipe 10 and the sampler main body 1 is set to ninety degrees. This setting avoids the phenomenon that the outlet pipe 10 is bent during use, thereby preventing the outlet pipe 10 from discharging natural gas normally.

[0022] Embodiment 2:

[0023] Refer to Figure 1-2 , the difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the connecting rod 7 is set as a cylindrical shape, a flexible rubber layer is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod 7, and an adhesive layer is provided between the inner wall of the flexible rubber layer and the outer wall of the connecting rod 7. This setting can increase the sealing performance at the connection between the connecting rod 7 and the sampler main body 1; the length of the connecting rod 7 from left to right is greater than the length of the sampler main body 1 from left to right. This setting can increase the moving range of the piston block 6 moving left and right in the air extraction chamber 5. The connecting rod 7 and the limiting block 8 are of an integrally formed structure. This setting can increase the structural stability between the connecting rod 7 and the limiting block 8.

[0024] The electrical appliances mentioned in this article are all connected to an external power source through wires.

[0025] 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 natural gas storage tank sampler, comprising a sampler body (1), characterized in that: A connector (2) is connected and provided on the left side of the sampler body (1). A sampling tube (3) is connected and provided on the left side of the connector (2). A flange interface (4) is provided at one end of the sampling tube (3) away from the connector (2). The inner cavity of the sampler body (1) is set as an air extraction chamber (5). A piston block (6) is provided on the left side of the inner cavity of the air extraction chamber (5). A connecting rod (7) is provided in the middle on the right side of the piston block (6). The right side of the connecting rod (7) penetrates and extends to the outside of the right side of the sampler body (1). A limit block (8) is provided on the right side of the connecting rod (7). A connector one (9) is provided on the top left side of the sampler body (1). An air outlet pipe (10) is connected and provided on the top of the connector one (9). A three-way joint (11) is provided on the top of the air outlet pipe (10). A first sampling conduit (12) and a second sampling conduit (13) are respectively connected and provided on the left and right sides of the three-way joint (11). Sampling tank connectors (14) are provided at one ends of the first sampling conduit (12) and the second sampling conduit (13) away from the three-way joint (11).

2. The natural gas storage tank sampler according to claim 1, wherein: Control valves (15) are provided at one ends of the first sampling conduit (12) and the second sampling conduit (13) close to the three-way joint (11). The first sampling conduit (12) and the second sampling conduit (13) are both set as flexible material tubes.

3. The natural gas storage tank sampler according to claim 1, wherein: The sampler body (1) is set as a cylinder. Scale lines are provided on the front end face of the sampler body (1). A handle (16) is provided at the bottom of the sampler body (1).

4. The natural gas storage tank sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet pipe (10) is set as a hard material tube. The included angle between the air outlet pipe (10) and the sampler body (1) is set as ninety degrees.

5. The natural gas storage tank sampler according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting rod (7) is set as a cylinder. A flexible rubber layer is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod (7). An adhesive layer is provided between the inner wall of the flexible rubber layer and the outer wall of the connecting rod (7).

6. The natural gas storage tank sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the connecting rod (7) from left to right is greater than the length of the sampler body (1) from left to right. The connecting rod (7) and the limit block (8) are of an integrally formed structure.