Flange auxiliary installation tool
By designing flange auxiliary installation tooling and utilizing adjustment structures and limit bracket structures, the problems of heavy flange heads and complex positioning in underwater data centers were solved, rapid positioning and installation were achieved, and maintenance costs were reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422338252.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-24
AI Technical Summary
The flange heads of underwater data centers are heavy, have a high center of gravity, and require many installation bolts. During existing maintenance, the positioning of the flange heads and the removal or installation of the bolts take up a long time using crane equipment, increasing maintenance costs.
A flange auxiliary installation tooling is designed, including an adjustment structure and a limit bracket structure. The frame position is adjusted by adjusting the fixing parts to support the flange head and manhole pipe, reducing the use time of the lifting equipment.
The rapid positioning and installation of the flange head is achieved, which reduces the positioning time and crane usage time during the maintenance process and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flange disassembly and assembly, in particular to a flange auxiliary installation tool. Background Art
[0002] Flange-connected instruments are widely used in industrial production. During maintenance work, the instruments often need to be removed for inspection and testing. Due to the coking phenomenon caused by the production of catalytic cracking units, it is very difficult to remove the wear-resistant thermocouples. Some instrument equipment operates in an environment with viscous media for a long time, making it difficult to remove the instrument equipment. Irregular removal of instrument equipment often causes damage to the instrument equipment.
[0003] The flange head of the underwater data center is heavy, has a high positioning center of gravity, and requires a large number of installation bolts. During the existing maintenance and disassembly of the data center, the positioning of the flange head and the removal or installation of all bolts take up a long time using cranes and other lifting equipment, increasing maintenance costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects that the flange head of the underwater data center is heavy, the positioning center of gravity is high, and the number of installation bolts is large. In the existing maintenance and disassembly and assembly process of the data center, the flange head positioning and the complete disassembly or installation of all bolts occupy a long time of crane and other lifting equipment, which increases the maintenance cost.
[0005] To this end, the utility model provides a flange auxiliary installation tool, comprising:
[0006] an adjustment structure adapted to be placed on a substrate;
[0007] The limiting bracket structure includes a first limiting bracket and a second limiting bracket. The first limiting bracket and the second limiting bracket are detachably mounted on the adjustment structure. The first limiting bracket is used to support the flange head, and the second limiting bracket is used to support the manhole circular pipe.
[0008] Optionally, the above-mentioned adjustment structure includes:
[0009] a first frame adapted to be placed on a base;
[0010] a second frame, the second frame being adapted to receive the position-limiting bracket structure;
[0011] An adjusting fixing member is provided between the first frame and the second frame, and is used to adjust and fix the relative position between the first frame and the second frame.
[0012] Optionally, there are a plurality of the aforementioned adjusting and fixing members, and the plurality of the adjusting and fixing members are spaced apart and arranged between the first frame and the second frame.
[0013] Optionally, the plurality of adjusting fixing members can be adjusted to a state where the second frame tends to be horizontal.
[0014] Optionally, a mounting groove is provided on a side of the second frame close to the flange head;
[0015] Two first limiting brackets are provided, and the two first limiting brackets are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the installation slot.
[0016] Optionally, a first limiting groove is provided on the first limiting bracket, and the flange head is suitable for being placed in the first limiting groove.
[0017] Optionally, a second limiting groove is provided on the second limiting bracket, and the manhole circular tube is suitable for being placed in the second limiting groove.
[0018] Optionally, the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are both arc-shaped grooves.
[0019] Optionally, the axis center line corresponding to the arcuate groove surface of the first limiting groove and the axis center line corresponding to the arcuate groove surface of the second limiting groove are collinear to be suitable for installing the flange.
[0020] Optionally, a counterweight is installed on a side of the adjustment structure away from the first limiting bracket.
[0021] The technical solution provided by the utility model has the following advantages:
[0022] 1. The flange auxiliary installation tool provided by the utility model includes: an adjustment structure and a limit bracket structure, the adjustment structure is suitable for being placed on a base, the limit bracket structure includes a first limit bracket and a second limit bracket, the first limit bracket and the second limit bracket are detachably installed on the adjustment structure, the first limit bracket is used to support the flange head, and the second limit bracket is used to support the manhole circular pipe.
[0023] This structure eliminates the need to remove and then flip the flange head for storage. Furthermore, for maintenance, disassembly and reassembly requires only securing the limit bracket during disassembly. During installation, there is no need to reposition the flange head; it can be directly moved to the disassembly position for alignment, reducing positioning time during maintenance. Furthermore, crane usage time can be reduced, and the head can be reused as a maintenance tool, reducing operating costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flange auxiliary installation tool support flange provided in the present invention;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flange auxiliary installation tool provided in the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of the flange auxiliary installation tool provided in the utility model;
[0028] Description of reference numerals:
[0029] 1-Adjustment structure; 11-First frame; 12-Second frame; 13-Adjustment fixing piece;
[0030] 2-limiting bracket structure; 21-first limiting bracket; 211-first limiting slot; 22-second limiting bracket; 221-second limiting slot;
[0031] 3- flange head;
[0032] 4-manhole round pipe;
[0033] 5-clamp;
[0034] 6-Counterweight. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0038] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0039] Example
[0040] This embodiment provides a flange auxiliary installation tool, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the working environment is underwater, and the working target is a sealing flange. The sealing flange includes a flange head 3 and a manhole pipe 4 , and the manhole pipe 4 is fixed on the flange head 3 .
[0041] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the flange auxiliary installation tooling includes an adjustment structure 1 and a limiting bracket structure 2. The limiting bracket structure 2 includes a first frame 11, a second frame 12 and an adjustment fixture 13. The first frame 11 is a lower frame, which is placed on a base. The base can be the ground or other base that can support the first frame 11, which is not specifically limited here. The second frame 12 is arranged above the first frame 11, and an adjustment fixture 13 is fixed between the first frame 11 and the second frame 12 brackets. The adjustment fixture 13 is an adjusting nut. The top end of the adjustment fixture 13 is fixed on the lower surface of the second frame 12, and the bottom end of the adjustment fixture 13 is fixed on the top surface of the first frame 11. Specifically, there are several adjustment fixtures 13. In this embodiment, there are specifically six. Three are provided on each side of the area between the first frame 11 and the second frame 12; the three adjustment fixtures 13 on the same side are arranged at intervals.
[0042] like Figure 2As shown, a first limiting bracket 21, a second limiting bracket 22 and a counterweight 6 are sequentially arranged above the second frame 12, and the first limiting bracket 21 and the second limiting bracket 22 can be detachably mounted on the second frame 12. A mounting groove is provided on one side of the second frame 12 where the first limiting bracket 21 is mounted, and the mounting groove can effectively avoid interference between the lower end of the flange head 3 and the second frame 12. There are two first limiting brackets 21, and the two first limiting brackets 21 are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting groove, and the two first limiting brackets 21 are both provided with a first limiting groove 211. The second limiting bracket 22 is arranged in the middle part of the second frame 12, and a second limiting groove 221 is provided on the upper end of the second limiting bracket 22. Among them, the first limiting groove 211 and the second limiting groove 221 are respectively arranged as arc grooves corresponding to the flange head 3 and the manhole pipe 4. As shown Figure 1 As shown, the counterweight 6 is arranged on the side of the adjustment structure 1 away from the first limit bracket 21. Specifically, according to the weight and center of gravity of the flange head 3, the first limit bracket 21, the second limit bracket 22, the first frame 11 and the second frame 12, the counterweight 6 is placed on the side of the upper surface of the second frame 12 away from the first limit bracket 21, and the center of gravity of the entire device is adjusted to the center of the second frame 12 to prevent rollover due to eccentricity. The counterweight can be a precast concrete block, a water tank or other steel components.
[0043] When the flange needs to be installed, first place the assembled adjustment structure 1 at the position where the flange needs to be installed, place the first frame 11 on the base, adjust the upper frame to the correct installation position of the flange head 3 with the help of a jack, and then tighten the adjustment fixture 13 to fix the second frame 12 and the first frame 11. It is not only necessary to adjust the height of the second frame 12 to meet the installation requirements and to the correct installation position, but also to ensure that the placement angle of the second frame 12 is horizontal regardless of whether the placement angle of the first frame 11 is tilted. For example: when the base is higher on the left side and lower on the right side, the adjustment fixture 13 on the left side can be shortened and the adjustment fixture 13 on the right side can be lengthened. This makes the second frame 12 tend to be horizontal. Using the above method, the levelness of the site is not high, and it can also be applied to sites with poor levelness.
[0044] There are two installation schemes at this time. The first one is to fix the first limiting bracket 21 on both sides of the installation groove, and fix the second limiting bracket 22 on the corresponding manhole pipe 4 between the first limiting bracket 21 and the counterweight 6. At this time, the axis corresponding to the arc groove surface of the first limiting groove 211 on the first limiting bracket 21 is collinear with the axis corresponding to the arc groove surface of the second limiting groove 221, and the above axis is collinear with the axis of the pipe to be installed with the flange. The flange head 3 is mounted on the limiting bracket structure 2 corresponding to the first limiting groove 211 and the manhole pipe 4 is mounted on the second limiting groove 221, and then the flange is installed in a translation manner. The second one is to first tighten the flange head 3 in the appropriate place according to the position of the second frame 12 and the flange head 3, and then tighten them in the appropriate place according to the position of the second frame 12 and the manhole flange pipe, and then use bolts to connect the first limiting bracket 21 and the second limiting bracket 22 to the second frame 12.
[0045] In order to ensure the stability of the installation, the manhole pipe 4 can also be fixed to the second limiting bracket 22 by a clamp 5 to ensure the stability of the installation. Specifically, the clamp 5 is sleeved on the manhole pipe 4 from top to bottom, and its two ends are respectively fixed to the two ends of the second limiting groove 221 to fix the manhole pipe 4 between the second limiting groove 221 and the clamp 5.
[0046] The above solution can be used as a storage bracket for the flange head 3, eliminating the need to remove and then flip the flange head 3 for storage. Furthermore, for maintenance, the flange head 3 only needs to be fixed during disassembly and then reassembled. During installation, the flange head 3 does not need to be repositioned, and can be directly moved to the disassembly position for alignment, reducing positioning time during maintenance. Furthermore, the crane usage time can be reduced, and the flange head 3 can be reused as a maintenance tool, reducing usage costs.
[0047] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A flange auxiliary installation tool, characterized in that: include: An adjustment structure (1), the adjustment structure (1) being suitable for placement on a substrate; A limiting bracket structure (2), the limiting bracket structure (2) comprising a first limiting bracket (21) and a second limiting bracket (22), the first limiting bracket (21) and the second limiting bracket (22) being detachably mounted on the adjustment structure (1), the first limiting bracket (21) being used to support the flange head (3), and the second limiting bracket (22) being used to support the manhole circular pipe (4).
2. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The regulating structure (1) comprises: a first frame (11), the first frame (11) being adapted to be placed on a base; a second frame (12), the second frame (12) being adapted to receive the position-limiting support structure (2); An adjusting fixing member (13) is provided between the first frame (11) and the second frame (12), and the adjusting fixing member (13) is used for adjusting and fixing the relative position between the second frame (12) and the second frame (12).
3. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the adjusting fixing members (13) are provided, and the plurality of the adjusting fixing members (13) are arranged at intervals between the first frame (11) and the second frame (12).
4. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of the adjusting fixing members (13) are in an adjusting state where they are adjusted so that the second frame (12) tends to be horizontal.
5. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided on a side of the second frame (12) close to the flange head (3); Two first limiting brackets (21) are provided, and the two first limiting brackets (21) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the installation slot.
6. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first limiting bracket (21) is provided with a first limiting groove (211), and the flange head (3) is suitable for being placed in the first limiting groove (211).
7. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second limiting groove (221) is provided on the second limiting bracket (22), and the manhole circular tube (4) is suitable for being placed in the second limiting groove (221).
8. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first limiting groove (211) and the second limiting groove (221) are both arc-shaped grooves.
9. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to claim 8, characterized in that: The axis center line corresponding to the arcuate groove surface of the first limiting groove (211) and the axis center line corresponding to the arcuate groove surface of the second limiting groove (221) are collinear so as to be suitable for installing the flange.
10. The flange auxiliary installation tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A counterweight (6) is installed on the side of the adjustment structure (1) away from the first limiting bracket (21).