Gas overhauling tool

By designing a gas maintenance tool with a foldable needle nose pliers and a flashlight integrated, the problem of inconvenient tool selection and storage of inspectors is solved, and work efficiency and portability are improved.

CN223277929UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29NINGBO CHINA RESOURCES XINGGUANG GAS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422531075.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-18
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Gas inspectors need to carry a variety of tools, which leads to inconvenient tool selection and storage, increasing workload and waste of resources.

Method used

A foldable gas maintenance tool with integrated needle nose pliers and flashlights is designed, including foldable needle nose pliers and pipe pliers. The flashlight can be hidden in the U-shaped handle, integrating the design to improve usage efficiency and portability.

Benefits of technology

It improves inspection efficiency, reduces the risk of tool loss, and reduces time and human resources waste.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gas maintenance tool, and aims to solve the technical problems that in the prior art, when home-entry maintenance is carried out every time, polling personnel need to spend a lot of time and energy, tools matched with current work are picked out from heavy tool bags, storage is troublesome, and the tools are prone to being lost. The needle-nose pliers part comprises a clamping opening part, a first U-shaped handle and a second U-shaped handle, wherein the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle are hinged to the clamping opening part, and the handles can be folded. One end of the first U-shaped handle is hinged with the clamping opening part, and the other end of the first U-shaped handle is hinged with a flashlight; the flashlight can be completely hidden in the U-shaped handle after being folded through hinged connection; one end of the second U-shaped handle is hinged to the clamping opening part, and a pipe wrench part is fixedly arranged at the other end of the second U-shaped handle; the flashlight meets the working requirements in the environment with insufficient light.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gas repair tools, in particular to a gas repair tool. Background Art

[0002] As the length of gas pipelines continues to grow, gas companies' safety inspections have become increasingly critical. To ensure the smooth and safe operation of gas pipelines, companies need to regularly dispatch professional inspection teams for on-site visits and inspections. However, this task is fraught with challenges. Because gas pipeline systems incorporate a wide variety of pipes and connectors, inspectors must carry a variety of tools, such as pipe wrenches and needle-nose pliers, during routine inspections to handle a variety of possible repairs and inspections.

[0003] However, the reality is that each home inspection requires inspectors to spend a considerable amount of time and effort selecting the right tools from a heavy tool kit, which is cumbersome to store and easily lost. This not only significantly increases the inspection workload but also results in unnecessary waste of time and human resources. Therefore, optimizing this workflow, reducing unnecessary costs, and improving inspection efficiency have become major challenges for gas companies. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a gas maintenance tool to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A gas inspection tool comprises a needle-nose pliers part; the needle-nose pliers part comprises a clamping part, a first U-shaped handle and a second U-shaped handle respectively hinged to the clamping part, and the handles are foldable.

[0007] One end of the first U-shaped handle is hinged to the clamping part, and the other end is hinged to a flashlight; after the flashlight is folded through the hinge connection, it can be completely hidden in the U-shaped handle; one end of the second U-shaped handle is hinged to the clamping part, and the other end is fixed with a pipe clamp part; the flashlight meets the working needs in low-light environments.

[0008] The pipe wrench portion includes an arc-shaped pipe wrench body with one end fixedly connected to the second U-shaped handle, a movable jaw linearly slidably connected to the arc-shaped pipe wrench body, a fixed jaw fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe wrench body via a pin, and an adjustment nut for adjusting the linear displacement of the movable jaw. The movable jaw includes a screw portion that matches the adjustment nut. During actual operation, the adjustment nut is rotated, and the threaded connection between the adjustment nut and the screw portion enables linear movement of the movable jaw relative to the arc-shaped pipe wrench body. The linear movement direction of the movable jaw is not parallel to the length direction of the second U-shaped handle. In actual gas maintenance, pipe wrenches or needle-nose pliers are frequently used to clamp and rotate gas pipes and interfaces. The present utility model can greatly improve work efficiency.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping portion includes an arc-shaped hinge seat and a limiting step fixedly arranged below the hinge seat; both the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle are provided with a U-shaped limiting block that can contact and abut the limiting step and a folding groove that matches the arc-shaped hinge seat; in actual operation, when the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle move toward each other, the limiting step abuts against the U-shaped limiting block to realize the clamping action of the clamping portion; conversely, when the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle move away from each other, the arc-shaped hinge seat is hingedly connected to realize the clamping portion folding into the folding groove, which is portable for storage and carrying, highly practical, and not easy to lose.

[0010] Preferably, the flashlight includes a cylindrical lamp body; one end of the lamp body is threadedly connected to a detachable LED lamp head, and the other end is hinged to the first U-shaped handle through a hinged rod, which is convenient for maintenance and use.

[0011] Preferably, the flashlight is powered by a built-in dry cell battery, which has stable power supply and is easy to replace.

[0012] Preferably, the lamp body includes an aluminum alloy shell; the outer wall of the aluminum alloy shell is covered with an anodized layer, which has a good anti-rust effect.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the gas inspection tool of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model is provided with a foldable needle-nose pliers part and a flashlight while being integrated with a pipe wrench. Needle-nose pliers and pipe wrench are two tools that are frequently used in the process of gas maintenance. The integrated design can improve the efficiency of use. The foldable design further improves the storage portability and is not easy to lose. In addition, the flashlight can meet the needs of working environments with poor lighting conditions, thereby further improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of another perspective of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the flashlight in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the needle-nose pliers in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure numerals: 1. Needle-nose pliers part; 11. Clamp part; 111. Articulated seat; 112. Limit step; 12. First U-shaped handle; 13. Second U-shaped handle; 131. U-shaped limit block; 132. Folding groove; 2. Flashlight; 21. Lamp body; 22. Removable LED lamp holder; 23. Articulated rod; 3. Pipe clamp part; 31. Arc-shaped pipe clamp body; 32. Movable jaws; 321. Screw part; 33. Pin; 34. Fixed jaws; 35. Adjusting nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment shows a gas inspection tool, including a needle-nose pliers part 1; the needle-nose pliers part 1 includes a clamping part 11, a first U-shaped handle 12 and a second U-shaped handle 13 respectively hinged to the clamping part 11, and the hinged connection facilitates the folding and storage of the handles; the clamping part 11 includes a group of hinged clamping nozzles.

[0023] One end of the first U-shaped handle 12 is hinged to the clamping portion 11, and the other end is hinged to a flashlight 2; the flashlight 2 can be completely hidden in the U-shaped handle after being folded through the hinged connection; the flashlight 2 is used to meet the needs of working environments with insufficient light, and at the same time, the flashlight 2 can be folded and stored inside the first U-shaped handle 12 when walking. One end of the second U-shaped handle 13 is hinged to the clamping portion 11, and the other end is fixed with a pipe clamp portion 3;

[0024] The pipe wrench portion 3 includes a curved pipe wrench body 31, one end of which is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped handle 13; a movable jaw 32 that is linearly slidably connected to the curved pipe wrench body 31; a fixed jaw 34 that is fixedly connected to the curved pipe wrench body 31 via a pin 33; and an adjustment nut 35 for adjusting the linear displacement of the movable jaw 32. The opening between the movable jaw 32 and the fixed jaw 34 is used to clamp the pipe. The movable jaw 32 is used to adjust the opening size to accommodate different gas pipes and connectors. The movable jaw 32 includes a screw portion 321 that matches the adjustment nut 35. During operation, the adjustment nut 35 is rotated, and the threaded connection between the adjustment nut 35 and the screw portion 321 enables the movable jaw 32 to move linearly relative to the curved pipe wrench body 31. The linear movement direction of the movable jaw 32 is not parallel to the length of the second U-shaped handle 13, which facilitates the application of force by the handle. Specifically, the needle-nose pliers 1 and the pipe wrench are two tools that are frequently used during gas maintenance. They need to be used extensively to clamp and rotate gas pipes and interfaces. If you frequently search for replacements in the tool kit during use, it will be laborious and time-consuming, and it will also be extremely inconvenient to store them and they are easy to lose. Therefore, they are designed as foldable integrated tools, which can greatly improve work efficiency, improve storage and portability, and prevent tool loss.

[0025] Further explanation, in further implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 3-4 As shown, the clamping portion 11 includes an arc-shaped hinge seat 111 and a limiting step 112 fixedly arranged below the hinge seat 111; both the first U-shaped handle 12 and the second U-shaped handle 13 are provided with a U-shaped limiting block 131 that can contact and abut the limiting step 112 and a folding groove 132 that matches the arc-shaped hinge seat 111; in actual operation, when the first U-shaped handle 12 and the second U-shaped handle 13 move toward each other, the limiting step 112 abuts against the U-shaped limiting block 131 to achieve the clamping action of the clamping portion 11; conversely, when the first U-shaped handle 12 and the second U-shaped handle 13 move away from each other, the arc-shaped hinge seat 111 is hingedly connected to achieve the folding of the clamping portion 11 into the folding groove 132. The foldable, accumulative and deployable needle-nose pliers 1 is portable, has a reliable structure, is easy to accumulate, is easy to carry, is not easy to lose, and has strong practicality.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] like Figure 1-4As shown, another embodiment shows a gas repair tool, including a needle-nose pliers portion 1; the needle-nose pliers portion 1 includes a clamp portion 11, a first U-shaped handle 12 and a second U-shaped handle 13 respectively hinged to the clamp portion 11; one end of the first U-shaped handle 12 is hinged to the clamp portion 11, and the other end is hinged to a flashlight 2; the flashlight 2 can be completely hidden in the U-shaped handle after being folded through the hinge connection; one end of the second U-shaped handle 13 is hinged to the clamp portion 11, and the other end is fixed with a pipe wrench portion 3;

[0028] The pipe clamp portion 3 includes an arc-shaped pipe clamp body 31 fixedly connected to the second U-shaped handle 13 at one end, a movable jaw 32 linearly slidably connected to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body 31, a fixed jaw 34 fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body 31 via a pin 33, and an adjusting nut 35 for adjusting the linear displacement of the movable jaw 32; the movable jaw 32 includes a screw portion 321 matching the adjusting nut 35. During actual operation, the adjusting nut 35 is rotated, and the threaded connection between the adjusting nut 35 and the screw portion 321 enables the movable jaw 32 to move linearly relative to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body 31, wherein the linear movement direction of the movable jaw 32 is not parallel to the length direction of the second U-shaped handle 13.

[0029] Further explanation, in further implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the flashlight 2 includes a cylindrical lamp body 21; one end of the lamp body 21 is threadedly connected to a detachable LED lamp head 22, which is convenient for later maintenance and replacement of the lamp head, and the other end is hinged to the first U-shaped handle 12 through a hinge rod 23, which facilitates the flashlight 2 to be folded and stored inside the first U-shaped handle 12.

[0030] Furthermore, in these embodiments, the flashlight 2 is powered by a built-in dry cell battery, which is easy to replace. Of course, commonly used cylindrical batteries on the market, such as lithium batteries, can also be used.

[0031] Furthermore, in some other embodiments, the lamp body 21 includes an aluminum alloy shell, which has good protection and is lightweight; the outer wall of the aluminum alloy shell is covered with an anodized layer, which has good rust prevention effect and beautiful appearance.

[0032] The above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and the commonly known specific structures and characteristics of the scheme are not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the structure of the present invention, and these should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention. These will not affect the effect of the implementation of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A gas maintenance tool, characterized by: The needle-nose pliers include a clamping portion, a first U-shaped handle and a second U-shaped handle respectively hinged to the clamping portion; One end of the first U-shaped handle is hinged to the clamping portion, and the other end is hinged to a flashlight; the flashlight can be completely hidden in the U-shaped handle after being folded through the hinge connection; one end of the second U-shaped handle is hinged to the clamping portion, and the other end is fixedly provided with a pipe clamp; The pipe clamp portion includes an arc-shaped pipe clamp body with one end fixedly connected to the second U-shaped handle, a movable jaw connected to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body for linear sliding, a fixed jaw fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body by a pin, and an adjusting nut for adjusting the linear displacement of the movable jaw; the movable jaw includes a screw portion matching the adjusting nut, and during actual operation, the adjusting nut is rotated to achieve linear movement of the movable jaw relative to the arc-shaped pipe clamp body through the threaded connection between the adjusting nut and the screw portion, wherein the linear movement direction of the movable jaw is not parallel to the length direction of the second U-shaped handle.

2. A gas repair tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping portion includes an arc-shaped hinge seat and a limiting step fixedly arranged below the hinge seat; both the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle are provided with a U-shaped limiting block that can contact and abut the limiting step and a folding groove that matches the arc-shaped hinge seat; in actual operation, when the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle move toward each other, the limiting step abuts against the U-shaped limiting block to realize the clamping action of the clamping portion; conversely, when the first U-shaped handle and the second U-shaped handle move away from each other, the arc-shaped hinge seat is hingedly connected to realize the folding of the clamping portion into the folding groove.

3. A gas repair tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flashlight comprises a cylindrical lamp body; one end of the lamp body is threadedly connected to a detachable LED lamp holder, and the other end is hinged to the first U-shaped handle via a hinged rod.

4. A gas repair tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flashlight is powered by a built-in dry cell battery.

5. A gas repair tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lamp body comprises an aluminum alloy shell; the outer wall of the aluminum alloy shell is covered with an anodized layer.