Novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device

Through the integration of ultrasonic flaw detection, automatic spraying of coupling agents and automated movement functions, the complex operation and low efficiency problems in existing devices are solved, and efficient and accurate pipe ultrasonic flaw detection is achieved.

CN223192882UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05WUHAN KUANGFA INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422352695.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

The existing pipe ultrasonic receiving devices lack the spraying function of ultrasonic coupling agents, which leads to time-consuming and labor-intensive operation.

Method used

A new type of pipeline ultrasonic receiving device is designed, integrating the ultrasonic flaw detector body, arc plate, arc opening, arc rod, displacement mechanism, ultrasonic flaw detector and coupling agent spraying machine. Through arc design and multiple driving mechanisms, it realizes automatic movement and spraying of ultrasonic couplers to adapt to pipes of different inner diameters and sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and accuracy of flaw detection, realizes automatic flaw detection, simplifies the operation process, and ensures the accuracy and coverage of flaw detection results.

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of pipeline ultrasonic flaw detection, and provides a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device which comprises an ultrasonic flaw detector body and an arc-shaped plate, the arc-shaped opening is formed in the arc-shaped plate; the arc-shaped rod is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the arc-shaped opening; the displacement mechanism and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism are installed on the arc-shaped rod, the displacement mechanism is used for adjusting the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism is used for conducting ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline; and the coupling agent spraying machine is mounted on the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism and is used for spraying an ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device provided by the scheme not only can be used for carrying out ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline, but also can be suitable for pipelines with different inner diameters, has an ultrasonic coupling agent spraying function, is relatively convenient to operate, and is relatively time-saving and labor-saving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pipeline ultrasonic flaw detection, and in particular relates to a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device. Background Art

[0002] Pipeline ultrasonic flaw detection is an important non-destructive testing method. It uses the principle that when ultrasonic waves propagate inside the pipeline and encounter defects, they will reflect echo signals to detect and locate defects inside the pipeline.

[0003] Although the existing pipeline ultrasonic receiving device can perform ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline, it does not have the function of spraying ultrasonic coupling agent. Therefore, the staff needs to manually spray the ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device, aiming to solve the problem in the above background technology that the existing pipeline ultrasonic receiving device has no ultrasonic coupling agent spraying function.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is implemented as follows: a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device includes: an ultrasonic flaw detector body and a curved plate; a curved opening provided on the curved plate; a curved rod fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the curved opening; a displacement mechanism and an ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism mounted on the curved rod, the displacement mechanism being used to adjust the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism being used to perform ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline; a coupling agent sprayer mounted on the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, the coupling agent sprayer being used to spray ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline; and a plurality of drive mechanisms mounted on the curved plate, the plurality of drive mechanisms being used to drive the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism to move on the pipeline.

[0006] Preferably, the displacement mechanism includes: a slider slidably mounted on the arc-shaped rod; a plurality of butterfly bolts threadedly mounted on the slider; and a first electric cylinder fixedly mounted on the slider.

[0007] Preferably, the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism includes: a rectangular plate fixedly mounted on the output rod of the first electric cylinder; and an ultrasonic generator and an ultrasonic receiver fixedly mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate.

[0008] Preferably, the coupling agent sprayer includes: a tube row installed at the bottom of the rectangular plate; a plurality of spraying tubes installed on the tube row; and a plurality of solenoid valves respectively provided on the plurality of spraying tubes.

[0009] Preferably, a liquid storage tank is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic flaw detector body, a liquid guide pump is provided on the inner wall of the liquid storage tank, a liquid guide tube is provided at the liquid outlet end of the liquid guide pump, and the liquid guide tube is connected to the tube row.

[0010] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes: a second electric cylinder fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate; a U-shaped plate fixedly mounted on the output rod of the second electric cylinder; a rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the U-shaped plate; and a guide wheel fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft.

[0011] Preferably, a servo motor is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped plate, a driving gear is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor, a driven gear is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear.

[0012] Preferably, the ultrasonic flaw detector body is provided with a wire, and the wire is electrically connected to the first electric cylinder, the ultrasonic generator, the ultrasonic receiver, a plurality of solenoid valves, a plurality of second electric cylinders and a plurality of servo motors.

[0013] Compared with the related art, the new pipeline ultrasonic receiving device provided by the utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with the existing technology, the new pipeline ultrasonic receiving device provided by this solution, the ultrasonic flaw detector body as the core control unit of the entire device, is responsible for providing the basic functions of ultrasonic transmission and reception, and is the executor of the flaw detection operation. The arc plate provides a stable support platform for the subsequent ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, ensuring stability and accuracy during the flaw detection process. The arc opening is opened on the arc plate for installing and adjusting the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism. Its arc design further enhances its adaptability to the pipeline surface. The arc rod is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the arc opening as the installation basis of the displacement mechanism and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism. Its arc structure helps to achieve smooth displacement adjustment. The displacement mechanism is installed on the arc rod for ultrasonic The flaw detection mechanism can be precisely adjusted to accommodate flaw detection requirements of varying inner diameters, improving the flexibility and accuracy of flaw detection. The ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism is mounted on the displacement mechanism and directly performs ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline. By receiving and analyzing reflected ultrasonic signals, it determines whether there are defects or damage inside the pipeline. The coupling agent sprayer is mounted on the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism and automatically sprays ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline surface before flaw detection to eliminate air gaps and improve ultrasonic transmission efficiency, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the flaw detection results. Multiple drive mechanisms are mounted on the curved plate and work together to drive the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism to move on the pipeline, achieving automated flaw detection operations and significantly improving flaw detection efficiency and coverage.

[0016] In summary, the present invention integrates functions such as ultrasonic flaw detection, automatic coupling agent spraying, displacement adjustment, and automated movement to construct an efficient, accurate, and convenient pipeline ultrasonic receiving device. This effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, poor accuracy, and complex operation existing in traditional flaw detection methods, and is of great significance for ensuring pipeline safety and improving maintenance efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device provided by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional assembly structure of the coupling agent spraying mechanism and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A shown in FIG;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part B shown in FIG.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. ultrasonic flaw detector body; 2. arc-shaped plate; 3. arc-shaped opening; 4. arc-shaped rod; 5. slider; 6. butterfly bolt; 7. first electric cylinder; 8. rectangular plate; 9. ultrasonic generator; 10. ultrasonic receiver; 11. pipe row; 12. spray pipe; 13. solenoid valve; 14. liquid storage tank; 15. liquid guide pump; 16. liquid guide pipe; 17. second electric cylinder; 18. U-shaped plate; 19. rotating shaft; 20. guide wheel; 21. servo motor; 22. driving gear; 23. driven gear; 24. wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein in the specification of the application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the description of the above-mentioned drawings, as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order; the terms "inside", "outside", "left", and "right" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0023] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0024] The present invention provides a novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device. Figure 1-4 As shown, the novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device includes: an ultrasonic flaw detector body 1 and an arc-shaped plate 2; an arc-shaped opening 3 provided on the arc-shaped plate 2; an arc-shaped rod 4 fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the arc-shaped opening 3; a displacement mechanism and an ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism mounted on the arc-shaped rod 4, wherein the displacement mechanism is used to adjust the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism is used to perform ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline; a coupling agent sprayer mounted on the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, wherein the coupling agent sprayer is used to spray ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline; and multiple driving mechanisms mounted on the arc-shaped plate 2, wherein the multiple driving mechanisms are used to drive the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism to move on the pipeline.

[0025] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic flaw detector body 1 serves as the core control unit of the entire device, is responsible for providing the basic functions of ultrasonic transmission and reception, and is the executor of the flaw detection operation. The arc plate 2 provides a stable support platform for the subsequent ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, ensuring stability and accuracy during the flaw detection process. The arc opening 3 is opened on the arc plate 2 for installing and adjusting the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism. Its arc design further enhances its adaptability to the pipeline surface. The arc rod 4 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the arc opening 3 as the installation basis of the displacement mechanism and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism. Its arc structure helps to achieve smooth displacement adjustment. The displacement mechanism is installed on the arc rod 4 for precise adjustment of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism. Precise position adjustment is available to accommodate the inspection requirements of different inner diameters, improving the flexibility and accuracy of inspection. The ultrasonic inspection mechanism is mounted on the displacement mechanism and directly performs ultrasonic inspection of the pipeline. By receiving and analyzing the reflected ultrasonic signal, it determines whether there are defects or damage inside the pipeline. The coupling agent sprayer is mounted on the ultrasonic inspection mechanism and is used to automatically spray ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline surface before inspection to eliminate air gaps and improve the transmission efficiency of ultrasonic waves, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the inspection results. Multiple driving mechanisms are mounted on the curved plate 2 and work together to drive the ultrasonic inspection mechanism to move on the pipeline, realizing automated inspection operations and greatly improving inspection efficiency and coverage.

[0026] In summary, the present invention integrates functions such as ultrasonic flaw detection, automatic coupling agent spraying, displacement adjustment, and automated movement to construct an efficient, accurate, and convenient pipeline ultrasonic receiving device. This effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, poor accuracy, and complex operation existing in traditional flaw detection methods, and is of great significance for ensuring pipeline safety and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0027] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the displacement mechanism includes: a slider 5 slidably mounted on the arc rod 4; a plurality of butterfly bolts 6 threadedly mounted on the slider 5; and a first electric cylinder 7 fixedly mounted on the slider 5.

[0028] In this embodiment, the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism can be adjusted by sliding the slider 5 on the arc rod 4, and the distance between the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism and the pipeline can be adjusted by the first electric cylinder 7, so that the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism can be suitable for pipelines with different inner diameters.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism includes: a rectangular plate 8 fixedly mounted on the output rod of the first electric cylinder 7; an ultrasonic generator 9 and an ultrasonic receiver 10 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate 8.

[0030] In this embodiment, ultrasonic flaw detection can be performed on pipelines by cooperating with the ultrasonic generator 9 and the ultrasonic receiver 10 .

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the coupling agent sprayer includes: a tube row 11 installed at the bottom of the rectangular plate 8; a plurality of spraying tubes 12 installed on the tube row 11; and a plurality of solenoid valves 13 respectively provided on the plurality of spraying tubes 12.

[0032] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic coupling agent can be sprayed onto the pipeline through the multiple spray pipes 12 on the pipe bank 11, and the opening and closing of the multiple solenoid valves 13 are controlled according to the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, so that the ultrasonic coupling agent can flow to the contact surface between the ultrasonic generator 9, the ultrasonic receiver 10 and the pipeline.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a liquid storage tank 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the ultrasonic flaw detector body 1, a liquid conduction pump 15 is provided on the inner wall of the liquid storage tank 14, and a liquid conduction tube 16 is provided at the liquid outlet end of the liquid conduction pump 15, and the liquid conduction tube 16 is connected to the tube row 11.

[0034] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic coupling agent can be stored in the liquid storage tank 14 , and the ultrasonic coupling agent in the liquid storage tank 14 can be pumped out by the liquid guide pump 15 and discharged into the tube array 11 through the liquid guide tube 16 .

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes: a second electric cylinder 17 fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate 2; a U-shaped plate 18 fixedly mounted on the output rod of the second electric cylinder 17; a rotating shaft 19 rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the U-shaped plate 18; and a guide wheel 20 fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 19.

[0036] In this embodiment, the plurality of second electric cylinders 17 drive the plurality of U-shaped plates 18 and the plurality of guide wheels 20 to move closer to or away from each other, thereby making the device applicable to pipes with different inner diameters.

[0037] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a servo motor 21 is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped plate 18, a driving gear 22 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor 21, and a driven gear 23 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 19, and the driving gear 22 is meshed with the driven gear 23.

[0038] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 19 and the guide wheel 20 are driven to rotate by the servo motor 21, the driving gear 22 and the driven gear 23. The ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism can be displaced on the pipeline by the guide wheel 20 rotating on the pipeline.

[0039] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a wire 24 is provided on the ultrasonic flaw detector body 1, and the wire 24 is electrically connected to the first electric cylinder 7, the ultrasonic generator 9, the ultrasonic receiver 10, multiple solenoid valves 13, multiple second electric cylinders 17 and multiple servo motors 21.

[0040] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic flaw detector body 1 can be electrically connected to the first electric cylinder 7, the ultrasonic generator 9, the ultrasonic receiver 10, multiple solenoid valves 13, multiple second electric cylinders 17 and multiple servo motors 21 through the wire 24, so that the ultrasonic flaw detector body 1 can power and control the first electric cylinder 7, the ultrasonic generator 9, the ultrasonic receiver 10, multiple solenoid valves 13, multiple second electric cylinders 17 and multiple servo motors 21.

[0041] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device can not only perform ultrasonic flaw detection on pipelines, but also is applicable to pipelines with different inner diameters. It also has the function of spraying ultrasonic coupling agent, which is more convenient to operate and saves time and effort.

[0042] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope to be protected by the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field can still combine, add, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the various embodiments of the present invention according to the circumstances without conflict, without making any creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions that do not deviate from the concept of the present invention in essence, and these technical solutions also fall within the scope to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of pipeline ultrasonic receiving device, characterized in that: include: Ultrasonic flaw detector body (1) and curved plate (2); An arc-shaped opening (3) provided on the arc-shaped plate (2); an arc-shaped rod (4) fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the arc-shaped opening (3); A displacement mechanism and an ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism are installed on the arc-shaped rod (4), wherein the displacement mechanism is used to adjust the position of the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, and the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism is used to perform ultrasonic flaw detection on the pipeline; A coupling agent sprayer installed on the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism, the coupling agent sprayer is used to spray ultrasonic coupling agent on the pipeline; A plurality of driving mechanisms are installed on the arc-shaped plate (2), and the plurality of driving mechanisms are used to drive the ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism to move on the pipeline.

2. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement mechanism comprises: a slider (5) slidably sleeved on the arc-shaped rod (4); a plurality of butterfly bolts (6) threadedly mounted on the slider (5); A first electric cylinder (7) is fixedly mounted on the slider (5).

3. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ultrasonic flaw detection mechanism comprises: a rectangular plate (8) fixedly mounted on the output rod of the first electric cylinder (7); An ultrasonic generator (9) and an ultrasonic receiver (10) are fixedly mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate (8).

4. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The coupling agent sprayer includes: A tube row (11) installed at the bottom of the rectangular plate (8); A plurality of spraying tubes (12) installed on the tube row (11); A plurality of electromagnetic valves (13) are respectively arranged on the plurality of spray pipes (12).

5. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A liquid storage tank (14) is fixedly mounted on one side of the ultrasonic flaw detector body (1), a liquid guide pump (15) is provided on the inner wall of the liquid storage tank (14), a liquid guide tube (16) is provided at the liquid outlet end of the liquid guide pump (15), and the liquid guide tube (16) is connected to the tube row (11).

6. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises: a second electric cylinder (17) fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate (2); A U-shaped plate (18) fixedly mounted on the output rod of the second electric cylinder (17); A rotating shaft (19) rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the U-shaped plate (18); A guide wheel (20) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (19).

7. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A servo motor (21) is fixedly mounted on the U-shaped plate (18); a driving gear (22) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor (21); a driven gear (23) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (19); and the driving gear (22) is meshed with the driven gear (23).

8. The novel pipeline ultrasonic receiving device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A wire (24) is provided on the ultrasonic flaw detector body (1), and the wire (24) is electrically connected to the first electric cylinder (7), the ultrasonic generator (9), the ultrasonic receiver (10), a plurality of solenoid valves (13), a plurality of second electric cylinders (17) and a plurality of servo motors (21).