Automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detecting device

Through the integrated automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device that integrates airtight detection, blockage detection and marking, the problems of inefficiency and misjudgment in the existing technology are solved, efficient and automated pipeline inspection is achieved, and product quality and production efficiency are improved.

CN223259188UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22HENAN SIKE AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423255978.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-29
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-29

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Technical Problem

The existing automotive pipeline inspection methods are inefficient and prone to misjudgment, which cannot meet the needs of mass production, and manual operation leads to unstable product quality.

Method used

A vehicle pipeline flow monitoring and detection device is designed, integrating airtight detection, blockage detection, qualified marking and bracket hole detection as a process, using multiple sets of cylinders and polyurethane blocks to realize automated detection, and monitoring pressure drop changes in real time through flow monitoring valves to ensure detection accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient and automated inspection of automobile pipelines, improves inspection accuracy and production efficiency, ensures consistency and safety of product quality, and adapts to the versatility of different pipeline sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detecting device which comprises a bottom plate and a detecting assembly, the detecting assembly is arranged on the bottom plate and comprises a main air cylinder, a first branch pipe air cylinder, a second branch pipe air cylinder, an airtight pipe, a flow monitoring valve, a main pipe supporting block and a branch pipe supporting block, and an automobile pipeline is placed on the main pipe supporting block and the branch pipe supporting block. The telescopic end of the main air cylinder is connected with an airtight pipe, a first polyurethane block is arranged at the other end of the airtight pipe, the end face of the first polyurethane block corresponds to a main pipe head of an automobile pipeline, and a center air hole is formed in the center of the first polyurethane block. By integrating multiple functions, the flow monitoring and detecting device combines four procedures of airtightness detection, blockage detection, qualified mark engraving and printing and support hole detection into one procedure, so that high efficiency and automatic production in the automobile engine pipeline detection process are realized, the problems of low efficiency and misjudgment of manual operation are avoided, and the production efficiency is improved. Therefore, the product quality and the production efficiency are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile pipeline detection, in particular to an automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device. Background Art

[0002] In modern automotive engine manufacturing, the reliability of engine piping is directly linked to engine performance and service life. Engine piping is a welded assembly of main pipes, branch pipes, and orifice brackets. Joints require perforations to ensure gas flow. However, if piping is not properly perforated or becomes clogged, the piping's essential functions will not be fulfilled, potentially causing engine damage and impacting the vehicle's operational safety.

[0003] Current methods for detecting pipe blockages rely primarily on manual air blowing, which detects airflow obstructions to determine whether the pipe is unobstructed. This method has significant limitations: manual operation is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production. Furthermore, because the detection process relies on human perception, it is prone to misjudgments due to subjective judgment, leading to unstable product quality control. Given these issues, there is an urgent need for an automated device that can efficiently and accurately detect pipe patency and perform airtightness testing to improve production efficiency and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the existing defects and provide an automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device. The flow monitoring and detection device integrates multiple functions, combines the four processes of air tightness detection, blockage detection, qualified mark engraving and bracket hole detection into one process, realizes high efficiency and automated production of the automobile engine pipeline detection process, avoids the inefficiency and misjudgment problems of manual operation, thereby improving product quality and production efficiency, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a vehicle pipeline flow monitoring and detection device, comprising a base plate and a detection assembly, wherein the detection assembly is arranged on the base plate, the detection assembly comprises a main cylinder, a branch pipe cylinder 1, a branch pipe cylinder 2, an airtight pipe, a flow monitoring valve, a main pipe support block and a branch pipe support block, the main pipe support block and the branch pipe support block are provided with vehicle pipelines, the vehicle pipelines are welded in a plurality of pipeline combinations, including main pipes, branch pipes and bracket holes, the telescopic end of the main cylinder is connected to the airtight pipe, the other end of the airtight pipe is provided with a polyurethane block 1, the end face of the polyurethane block 1 corresponds to the main pipe head of the vehicle pipeline, and the center of the polyurethane block 1 is provided with a central air hole, The central air hole is connected to the L-shaped air channel on the airtight pipe, and the L-shaped air channel is connected to the external air pump through a flow monitoring valve. During the airtightness test, the pressure drop in the pipeline is detected by the flow monitoring valve. When the pressure drop is within the qualified range, it means that the automobile pipeline is qualified, and the automobile pipeline is marked with a qualified product mark. Branch pipe cylinder one and branch pipe cylinder two are respectively arranged on both sides of the branch pipe support block. The telescopic ends of branch pipe cylinder one and branch pipe cylinder two are respectively connected with polyurethane block two, which corresponds to the branch pipe head of the automobile pipeline. Through the expansion and contraction of the cylinder, the polyurethane block two contacts the branch pipe head, thereby realizing the sealing of the branch pipe end, and then realizing the detection of the automobile pipeline flow.

[0006] Furthermore, two groups of detection components are provided, wherein one group of detection components is used for installing automobile pipelines, and the other group of detection components is used for detecting automobile pipelines.

[0007] Furthermore, a support frame is provided on the bottom plate, a marking cylinder is provided on the support frame, and a telescopic end of the marking cylinder is connected to a marking head.

[0008] Furthermore, the detection component also includes a needle cylinder, the telescopic end of the needle cylinder is connected to a detection needle, which corresponds to the hole of the automobile pipeline bracket. The detection needle is used to detect whether the bracket hole is welded, and can also be used to detect whether the automobile pipeline is installed correctly.

[0009] Furthermore, the main pipe support block is provided with a convex groove, and the branch pipe support block is provided with a branch pipe groove. The number of branch pipe grooves is the same as the number of branch pipes in the vehicle pipeline. The vehicle pipeline is placed on the convex groove and branch pipe groove, and the convex groove and branch pipe groove ensure stable placement. No additional fixing devices are required, which is simple to operate and easy for technicians to quickly get started. The elastic design of the polyurethane block can adapt to pipelines of different sizes, improving the versatility of the device.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0011] 1. Through the precise coordination of the main cylinder and branch cylinder, and the efficient sealing design of the polyurethane block on the pipe end, this device can accurately detect the air tightness and flow of automobile pipelines. By detecting the pressure drop change in the pipeline through the flow monitoring valve, it can accurately determine whether the pipeline sealing meets the standard, ensuring the reliability of the test results.

[0012] 2. The device adopts a collaborative working design of multiple groups of cylinders, which can realize the automatic positioning, detection and identification of pipelines; the dual-group configuration of detection components allows pipeline installation and detection at the same time, which improves the detection efficiency and is suitable for the rapid detection needs in mass production environments.

[0013] 3. The pipeline is stably placed through the convex groove and the branch groove, without the need for additional fixing devices. The operation is simple and convenient for technicians to quickly get started. The elastic design of the polyurethane block can adapt to pipelines of different sizes, improving the versatility of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automobile pipeline fixing structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the airtight tube of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two groups of detection components set up for the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1 base plate, 2 imprinting head, 3 detection needle, 4 imprinting cylinder, 5 support frame, 6 needle cylinder, 7 main cylinder, 8 flow monitoring valve, 9 airtight pipe, 10 polyurethane block 1, 11 main pipe support block, 12 branch pipe cylinder 1, 13 vehicle pipeline, 14 branch pipe support block, 15 polyurethane block 2, 16 branch pipe cylinder 2, 17 convex groove, 18 branch pipe groove, 19 L-shaped air channel, 20 center air hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0020] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a technical solution: a vehicle pipeline flow monitoring and detection device, comprising a base plate 1, on which a detection assembly is arranged; the core part of the detection assembly is composed of a main cylinder 7, a branch pipe cylinder 12, a branch pipe cylinder 2 16, an airtight pipe 9, a flow monitoring valve 8, a main pipe support block 11 and a branch pipe support block 14; the detection assembly can be stably installed through a support frame 5 and other auxiliary components on the base plate 1, and provide the necessary operating space; the vehicle pipeline 13 is combined into a main pipe, a branch pipe and a bracket hole structure by welding; the pipeline 13 is placed In the convex groove 17 on the main pipe support block 11 and the branch pipe groove 18 on the branch pipe support block 14; the number of branch pipe grooves 18 matches the number of branches on the pipeline 13 to ensure stable placement and docking of the pipeline; the telescopic end of the main cylinder 7 is connected to the airtight pipe 9, and the airtight pipe 9 is connected to the flow monitoring valve 8 through the L-shaped air channel 19; when the airtightness test starts, the flow monitoring valve 8 provides pressure through an external air pump, and the pressure drop in the pipeline will be monitored in real time; if the pressure drop is within the qualified range, it means that the pipeline is qualified in air tightness, and then a qualified mark can be marked on the pipeline.

[0021] This device seals the main head of the automobile pipeline 13 through the main cylinder 7, the airtight tube 9 and the polyurethane block 10, and connects to the external air pump through the flow monitoring valve 8 to test the air tightness of the pipeline; during the air tightness test, the flow monitoring valve 8 monitors the change of the internal pressure drop of the pipeline. When the pressure drop is within the set qualified range, it is judged that the air tightness of the pipeline meets the requirements; at the same time, the branch cylinder seals the branch pipe head through the polyurethane block 2 15 respectively to ensure that there is no gas leakage at the branch pipe end during the test; the entire process is completed by the automated detection component, and the detection is accurate and efficient.

[0022] The device realizes the rapid sealing and air tightness detection of automobile pipelines, and combined with the real-time monitoring function of the flow monitoring valve, it can accurately determine whether the pipeline is qualified, greatly improving the detection accuracy and efficiency; the polyurethane block has excellent elasticity and sealing performance, and can adapt to pipelines of different diameters and shapes, improving the versatility of the device; the flow monitoring valve 8 can also be replaced with other types of pressure monitoring devices, such as a digital pressure drop sensor, to further improve the accuracy and reliability of the detection.

[0023] The polyurethane block 10 is located at the telescopic end of the main cylinder 7, docked with the main pipe head of the pipeline 13, and the central air hole 20 is connected to the L-shaped air channel 19 on the airtight pipe 9; this structural design is used to ensure the sealing detection of the main pipe and confirm the airtightness through pressure drop detection.

[0024] Branch pipe cylinder 12 and branch pipe cylinder 2 16 are respectively arranged on both sides of the branch pipe support block 14; the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the polyurethane block 2 15, which is connected to the end of the branch pipe; when the cylinder is telescopic, the polyurethane block 2 15 can provide a seal for the end of the branch pipe to ensure that no leakage occurs during flow detection.

[0025] The device is provided with two groups of detection components, one of which is used to install the automobile pipeline 13, and the other is used to perform pipeline detection; in this way, the pipeline can be installed and detected at the same time, thereby improving the detection efficiency.

[0026] A support frame 5 is installed on the bottom plate 1, and a marking cylinder 4 is set on it; the telescopic end of the marking cylinder 4 is connected to the marking head 2, which is used to perform the marking operation of the qualified mark after the pipeline is qualified.

[0027] The detection component also includes a needle cylinder 6, whose telescopic end is connected to the detection needle 3; the detection needle 3 is used to detect whether the bracket hole is welded and ensure that the automobile pipeline 13 is correctly installed; the detection process can ensure that the installation of the pipeline meets the standards, thereby avoiding malfunctions during use.

[0028] A convex groove 17 is provided on the main pipe support block 11, and a branch pipe groove 18 is provided on the branch pipe support block 14. The number of branch pipe grooves 18 is the same as the number of branches of the automobile pipeline 13. The automobile pipeline 13 is placed on the convex groove 17 and the branch pipe groove 18; the convex groove 17 on the main pipe support block 11 is used to fix the main pipe of the automobile pipeline 13, and the branch pipe groove 18 on the branch pipe support block 14 is used to fix the branch pipe; the structural design of the groove can quickly complete the positioning of the pipeline, ensuring the stability of the subsequent detection process.

[0029] By providing convex grooves and branch grooves, rapid and stable positioning of the pipeline is achieved, effectively improving the ease of operation while avoiding displacement or vibration of the pipeline during the inspection process; the shape and size of the grooves can be adjusted according to the specifications of different pipelines to meet diverse pipeline design requirements; for example, the groove depth can be adjusted to adapt to changes in the outer diameter of the pipeline.

[0030] Specific implementation process:

[0031] First, install the automobile pipeline 13 into the main pipe support block 11 and the branch pipe support block 14, ensuring that the pipelines are correctly connected through the notches, then start the main cylinder 7, branch pipe cylinder 1 12 and branch pipe cylinder 2 16, control the polyurethane block 10 and polyurethane block 2 15 to seal the main pipe head and branch pipe head respectively; connect the air pump through the flow monitoring valve 8 to perform air tightness testing and monitor the pressure drop in the pipeline.

[0032] Branch cylinder 12 and branch cylinder 2 16 control the opening of polyurethane block 2 15, and high-pressure air flows into the automobile pipeline 13 through the airtight tube 9 and polyurethane block 10. During the airtightness test, the patency of the inner wall of the pipeline is tested. If there is blockage, the air pressure increases.

[0033] The flow monitoring valve 8 is used to continuously monitor the air flow changes in the pipeline. When the pressure drop is within the acceptable range, the air tightness of the pipeline is confirmed to be acceptable. At this time, the pipeline can be marked by engraving the cylinder 4.

[0034] The stylus 3 is used to detect whether the bracket hole is welded, and can also be used to detect whether the automobile pipeline 13 is installed correctly, thereby realizing the inspection of the bracket hole; if the pipeline is found to be unqualified during the inspection process, the inspection personnel will be automatically prompted to repair or replace the pipeline.

[0035] This embodiment provides a precise and efficient automobile pipeline flow monitoring and testing device. Combined with the design of multiple cylinders and polyurethane blocks, it can not only efficiently complete pipeline installation, air tightness testing and flow monitoring, but also automatically identify qualified pipelines. Through a sophisticated testing process, it ensures that the quality of automobile pipelines meets production standards, thereby improving production efficiency and pipeline safety.

[0036] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may also have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected.

Claims

1. A vehicle pipeline flow monitoring and detection device, comprising a base plate (1) and a detection component, characterized in that: The detection component is arranged on the bottom plate (1), and the detection component includes a main cylinder (7), a branch cylinder 1 (12), a branch cylinder 2 (16), an airtight pipe (9), a flow monitoring valve (8), a main pipe support block (11) and a branch pipe support block (14), an automobile pipeline (13) is placed on the main pipe support block (11) and the branch pipe support block (14), the telescopic end of the main cylinder (7) is connected to the airtight pipe (9), and the other end of the airtight pipe (9) is provided with a polyurethane block 1 (10), and the end surface of the polyurethane block 1 (10) is in contact with the main pipe of the automobile pipeline (13). The center of the polyurethane block 1 (10) is provided with a central air hole (20), which is communicated with the L-shaped air channel (19) on the airtight tube (9), and the L-shaped air channel (19) is connected to the external air pump through the flow monitoring valve (8). The branch pipe cylinder 1 (12) and the branch pipe cylinder 2 (16) are respectively provided on both sides of the branch pipe support block (14), and the telescopic ends of the branch pipe cylinder 1 (12) and the branch pipe cylinder 2 (16) are respectively connected with the polyurethane block 2 (15), and the polyurethane block 2 (15) corresponds to the branch pipe head of the automobile pipeline (13).

2. The automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of detection components are provided, wherein one group of detection components is used for installing the automobile pipeline (13), and the other group of detection components is used for detecting the automobile pipeline (13).

3. The automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support frame (5) is provided on the bottom plate (1), a marking cylinder (4) is provided on the support frame (5), and a telescopic end of the marking cylinder (4) is connected to a marking head (2).

4. The automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly further comprises a needle cylinder (6), the telescopic end of the needle cylinder (6) being connected to a detection needle (3), the detection needle (3) corresponding to a bracket hole of the automobile pipeline (13).

5. The automobile pipeline flow monitoring and detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main pipe support block (11) is provided with a convex groove (17), and the branch pipe support block (14) is provided with a branch pipe groove (18). The number of the branch pipe grooves (18) is the same as the number of branch pipes of the automobile pipeline (13), and the automobile pipeline (13) is placed on the convex groove (17) and the branch pipe groove (18).