Pipeline clamp

By designing the connecting parts, operating parts and clamping components of the pipe clamp, and using the hydraulic cylinder and connecting rod mechanism to drive the clamping parts to flip, the problems of difficult angle adjustment and unstable clamping of the existing clamps are solved, and flexible flipping and stable clamping of the pipe are achieved.

CN223328528UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12YCIT TECH TRANSFER CENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422547376.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

Existing pipe clamps have the disadvantages of difficult angle adjustment and unstable clamping during welding, transportation and assembly.

Method used

A pipe clamp is designed, including a connecting piece, an operating piece and a clamping assembly. A driving piece is used to drive the clamping piece to flip the horizontal pipe to a vertical state. The clamp consists of a hydraulic cylinder and a connecting rod mechanism. The cylinder drives the wedge block and the clamping arm to move toward each other to achieve clamping. The combination of a limit ring and an elastic piece improves stability.

Benefits of technology

The flexible adjustment and stable clamping of the pipe angle are achieved. The fixture has a simple structure and high stability, is easy to operate, and avoids damage to parts during the turning process of the pipe.

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Abstract

The pipeline clamp comprises a connecting piece, and the upper end face of the connecting piece is fixedly connected with a mechanical arm. The operating part is fixed to the side face of the connecting part, and the operating part is used for controlling movement of a clamp; the pipeline clamping device comprises a connecting piece, an operation piece and a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprises a driving piece installed on the connecting piece and a clamping piece arranged at the output end of the driving piece, the clamping piece is used for clamping a pipeline, the clamping piece is connected with the connecting piece in a pivoted mode, and the driving piece is used for driving the clamping piece to turn over. The driving piece is used for driving the clamping piece to rotate, the pipeline in the horizontal state can be overturned to be in the vertical state, and the clamp has the advantages of being simple in structure and high in stability.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a clamp, in particular to a pipeline clamp. Background Art

[0002] During welding, handling, and assembly, pipes often need to be adjusted from horizontal to vertical. Existing clamps have drawbacks such as difficulty adjusting angles and unstable clamping. Therefore, it is necessary to address these shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to solve the problems mentioned in the above background technology.

[0004] The utility model provides a pipe clamp comprising:

[0005] A connecting piece, the upper end surface of which is fixedly connected to the robotic arm;

[0006] an operating member fixed to a side surface of the connecting member, and used to control the movement of the clamp;

[0007] The clamping assembly includes a driving member installed on the connection and a clamping member provided at the output end of the driving member. The clamping member is used to clamp the pipe. The clamping member is pivotally connected to the connecting member. The driving member is used to drive the clamping member to flip. The utility model arranges a connecting member, an operating member and a clamping assembly, and uses the driving member to drive the clamping member to rotate, so that the horizontal pipe can be flipped to a vertical state. The clamp has the advantages of simple structure and high stability.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the driving member includes a hydraulic cylinder installed on the connecting member and a connecting rod mechanism provided at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. The execution end of the connecting rod mechanism is connected to the clamping member. The connecting rod mechanism is driven by the hydraulic cylinder, and the connecting rod mechanism is used to drive the clamping member to flip. The structure is simple, stable, and easy to implement.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the clamping member includes a bracket fixed to the connecting member and a bearing seat provided on the bracket, a shell is rotatably connected to the bearing seat, a cylinder is fixed inside the shell, and a left clamping arm and a right clamping arm are rotatably connected on both sides of the shell, and the output end of the cylinder is provided with a wedge block that can drive the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm to move toward each other. The cylinder is used to drive the wedge block to abut against the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm, driving the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm to rotate toward each other, thereby achieving clamping of the pipe. The structure is sophisticated and stable and reliable.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, arc-shaped limiting rings are fixed to the upper and lower end surfaces of the shell, and pads are provided on the inner wall surface of the limiting rings. By providing the limiting rings, the stability of the clamping can be improved, and the damage to components caused by pipeline squeezing can also be avoided.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, an elastic member is connected between the left clamp arm and the right clamp arm, and the elastic member enables the left clamp arm and the right clamp arm to move toward each other, and the elastic member facilitates the resetting of the left clamp arm and the right clamp arm.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, a movable abutment block is provided at the output end of the cylinder, and the cylinder drives the movable abutment block to abut against the outer wall surface of the pipe. By driving the abutment block to contact the pipe, the stability of the clamping can be further improved.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the operating member includes an operating rod fixedly connected to the connecting member and an operating button provided on the operating rod, which has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The utility model provides a connecting piece, an operating piece and a clamping assembly, and utilizes a driving piece to drive the clamping piece to rotate, so as to flip the horizontal pipe to a vertical state. The clamp has the advantages of simple structure and high stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a pipe clamp according to this embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the clamping member;

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clamp;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the driving component;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of connecting parts and operating parts.

[0020] In the figure: 100, clamp; 1, connecting part; 2, driving part; 20, hydraulic cylinder; 21, bracket; 22, connecting rod mechanism; 23, bearing seat; 3, clamping part; 30, cylinder; 31, housing; 32, limiting ring; 33, right clamping arm; 34, movable abutment block; 35, left clamping arm; 36, wedge block; 4, operating part; 40, operating lever; 41, operating button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "counterclockwise," "clockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like, indicating positions or location relationships, are based on the positions or location relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances. Example

[0024] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 , a pipe clamp 100 of this embodiment includes a connecting member 1, the upper end surface of which is fixedly connected to the robotic arm; an operating member 4, which is fixed to the side of the connecting member 1, and the operating member 4 is used to control the movement of the clamp; a clamping assembly, which includes a driving member 2 installed on the connection and a clamping member 3 provided at the output end of the driving member 2, the clamping member 3 being used to clamp the pipe, the clamping member 3 being pivotally connected to the connecting member 1, and the driving member 2 being used to drive the clamping member 3 to flip. The utility model provides a connecting member 1, an operating member 4 and a clamping assembly, and utilizes the driving member 2 to drive the clamping member 3 to rotate, so that the horizontal pipe can be flipped to a vertical state. The clamp has the advantages of simple structure and high stability.

[0025] See also Figure 4The driving member 2 includes a hydraulic cylinder 20 installed on the connecting member 1 and a connecting rod mechanism 22 provided at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 20. The execution end of the connecting rod mechanism 22 is connected to the clamping member 3. The hydraulic cylinder 20 drives the connecting rod mechanism 22, and the connecting rod mechanism 22 drives the clamping member 3 to flip. The structure is simple, stable, and easy to implement.

[0026] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The clamping member 3 includes a bracket 21 fixed to the connecting member 1 and a bearing seat 23 provided on the bracket 21. A shell 31 is rotatably connected to the bearing seat 23. A cylinder 30 is fixed inside the shell 31. A left clamping arm 35 and a right clamping arm 33 are rotatably connected on both sides of the shell 31. The output end of the cylinder 30 is provided with a wedge 36 that can drive the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33 to move toward each other. The cylinder 30 is used to drive the wedge 36 to abut against the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33, driving the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33 to rotate toward each other, thereby achieving clamping of the pipe. The structure is sophisticated and stable and reliable.

[0027] See also Figure 2 The upper and lower end surfaces of the shell 31 are fixed with arc-shaped limiting rings 32, and the inner wall surface of the limiting ring 32 is provided with a pad. By setting the limiting ring 32, the stability of the clamping can be improved, and the damage to the components caused by the extrusion of the pipeline can also be avoided.

[0028] In addition, an elastic member is connected between the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33 , and the elastic member enables the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33 to move toward each other, and the elastic member facilitates the resetting of the left clamping arm 35 and the right clamping arm 33 .

[0029] See also Figure 4 The output end of the cylinder 30 is provided with a movable abutment block 34, and the cylinder 30 drives the movable abutment block 34 to abut against the outer wall of the pipe. By driving the abutment block to contact the pipe through the cylinder 30, the stability of the clamping can be further improved.

[0030] See also Figure 5 The operating member 4 includes an operating rod 40 fixedly connected to the connecting member 1 and an operating button 41 provided on the operating rod 40, which has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0031] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A pipe clamp, characterized in that: include: A connecting piece, the upper end surface of which is fixedly connected to the robotic arm; an operating member fixed to a side surface of the connecting member, and used to control the movement of the clamp; The clamping assembly includes a driving member installed on the connection and a clamping member provided at the output end of the driving member, the clamping member is used to clamp the pipe, the clamping member is pivotally connected to the connecting member, and the driving member is used to drive the clamping member to flip.

2. A pipe clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving member includes a hydraulic cylinder installed on the connecting member and a connecting rod mechanism provided at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, and the execution end of the connecting rod mechanism is connected to the clamping member.

3. A pipe clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping member includes a bracket fixed to the connecting member and a bearing seat provided on the bracket, a shell is rotatably connected to the bearing seat, a cylinder is fixed inside the shell, a left clamping arm and a right clamping arm are rotatably connected to both sides of the shell, and an output end of the cylinder is provided with a wedge block that can drive the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm to move toward each other.

4. A pipe clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: Arc-shaped limiting rings are fixed to the upper and lower end surfaces of the shell, and pads are provided on the inner wall surfaces of the limiting rings.

5. A pipe clamp according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic member is connected between the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm, and the elastic member enables the left clamping arm and the right clamping arm to move in opposite directions.

6. The pipe clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that: The output end of the cylinder is provided with a movable abutment block, and the cylinder drives the movable abutment block to abut against the outer wall surface of the pipeline.

7. The pipe clamp according to claim 6, characterized in that: The operating member includes an operating rod fixedly connected to the connecting member and an operating button arranged on the operating rod.