Leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipe

The adjustable arc-shaped clamping plate structure and high-sensitivity acoustic wave sensor solve the problem that the existing device cannot adapt to pipes of different sizes, achieves stable clamping of PE pipes and high-precision leakage monitoring, and improves the applicability and monitoring accuracy of the device.

CN223389381UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26JIANGSU ZHUOWEI ENG CONSULTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423009164.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing leakage monitoring devices cannot be applied to pipelines of different sizes, which reduces the applicability of the monitoring devices.

Method used

It adopts an adjustable arc-shaped clamping plate structure, and achieves stable clamping of PE pipes of different sizes by adjusting the cooperation of the screw and the limit rod. It also combines a high-sensitivity acoustic sensor and a wireless signal transceiver for leakage monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping and high-precision leakage monitoring of PE pipes of different sizes, improves the applicability of the device and the accuracy of monitoring data, and supports remote data transmission and analysis.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a leakage monitoring device for a buried PE (Poly Ethylene) pipe, which belongs to the technical field of PE pipes and comprises a first arc-shaped clamping plate, a second arc-shaped clamping plate is arranged at the bottom end of the first arc-shaped clamping plate, and a hinge is arranged between the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate. The PE pipe placing device has the advantages that when a PE pipe needs to be placed, the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate can be opened, the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate can form a complete protection ring, the PE pipe is placed in the protection ring, and at the moment, the PE pipe can be placed in the protection ring by rotating the adjusting screw rod. According to the device, the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate are arranged, the top clamping plate in the first arc-shaped clamping plate can be driven to move downwards, the top clamping plate can be more stable in the moving process under the limiting effect of the limiting rod, and then the device can be matched with the bottom clamping plate to be used so as to adapt to PE pipes of different sizes, and the matched first arc-shaped clamping plate and second arc-shaped clamping plate do not need to be replaced; therefore, the applicability of the device can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of PE pipes, in particular to a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes. Background Art

[0002] Buried PE pipe refers to pipes made of polyethylene (PE) buried underground for use in water supply, gas transportation, and other projects and facilities. PE pipes are widely used in engineering due to their unique properties and wide range of application scenarios.

[0003] After searching, a Chinese patent discloses a leakage monitoring device for an oil pipeline (authorization announcement number CN216743875U), which includes a second arc-shaped trough plate, a monitoring mechanism and a positioning mechanism. The monitoring mechanism is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the inner wall of the second arc-shaped trough plate. The monitoring mechanism includes a connecting slot, a protective box, an oil sensor, a liquid storage box and a data transmission device. The bottom end of the outer wall of the second arc-shaped trough plate is fixedly installed with a protective box, the inner side wall of the protective box is fixedly installed with a liquid storage box, the bottom end of the inner wall of the liquid storage box is fixedly installed with an oil sensor, and the bottom end of the liquid storage box is fixedly installed with a data transmission box. Although this patented technology can detect that there is oil in the oil pipe connection when leakage occurs, the oil flows along the outer wall of the oil pipe into the liquid storage box. When the oil sensor in the liquid storage box detects that there is oil in the liquid storage box, the data is sent to the data transmission device, which is transmitted to the client by the data transmission device, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of the oil pipe connection and ensuring the safety of oil transportation through the oil pipe.

[0004] However, the above device still has some shortcomings in actual use. The most obvious one is that the above leakage monitoring device uses the first arc-shaped groove plate and the second arc-shaped groove plate to clamp and fix the pipeline, but the above fixing structure cannot be used for pipelines of different sizes, which reduces the applicability of the monitoring device. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes.

[0006] The technical solution of the present utility model is as follows: a leakage monitoring device for a buried PE pipe comprises a first arc-shaped splint, a second arc-shaped splint is provided at the bottom end of the first arc-shaped splint, a hinge is provided between the first arc-shaped splint and the second arc-shaped splint, the first arc-shaped splint and the second arc-shaped splint are connected by a hinge, a top clamping plate is provided on the inner wall of the first arc-shaped splint, a bottom clamping plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the second arc-shaped splint, an adjusting screw is connected to the internal thread of the first arc-shaped splint, a limiting rod is slidably connected to the interior of the first arc-shaped splint and on both sides of the adjusting screw, the bottom end of the adjusting screw extends to the interior of the first arc-shaped splint and is rotatably connected to the top clamping plate, and the bottom ends of the limiting rods pass through the first arc-shaped splint and are fixedly connected to the top clamping plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, by rotating the adjusting screw, the top clamping plate in the first arc-shaped clamping plate can be driven to move downward, and under the limiting action of the limiting rod, the top clamping plate can be made more stable during the movement, and can be used in conjunction with the bottom clamping plate to adapt to the use of PE pipes of different sizes.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a monitoring component is provided at the bottom end of the second curved splint, and the monitoring component includes a base fixedly installed at the bottom of the second curved splint, an installation groove is opened inside the base, and an AD converter, an acoustic wave sensor, a memory, a processor, a controller and a wireless signal transceiver are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the installation groove.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the acoustic wave sensor has the characteristics of high sensitivity and fast response, and can capture weak acoustic wave signals, making the monitoring data more accurate. The data is transmitted to the processor through the AD converter, and the processor analyzes and processes the received data, and sends the processed information data to the wireless signal transceiver, and finally sends it to the remote monitoring center through the wireless signal transceiver.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, adjustment components are provided on both sides of the base, and the adjustment components include support sleeves rotatably installed at both ends inside the base, and support feet are slidably installed inside the support sleeves. Locking bolts 2 are threadedly connected on both sides of the support sleeves, and one end of the locking bolts 2 extends to the interior of the support sleeve and conflicts with the outer side of the support feet.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, by tightening the locking bolt 2, the support foot in the support sleeve is pulled out to a suitable length, and then the support foot and the support sleeve are used to play an important supporting role for the base.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a fixing component is provided on one side of the base, and the fixing component includes a rotating shaft fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the supporting sleeve, and the rotating shaft extends to the outside of the base away from one end of the supporting sleeve. The outside of the rotating shaft is provided with a thread, and the threaded part of the rotating shaft is threadedly connected to a locking nut.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation angle of the support sleeve can be fixed through the coordinated use of the rotating shaft and the locking nut, and the rotation angle of the support sleeve can be easily adjusted.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the adjacent sides of the two top clamping plates are fixedly connected with a rubber layer, and the top ends of the limiting rods are fixedly connected with a limiting ball.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the rubber layer, the protection and stability of the PE pipe connection can be improved.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, one end of the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate are fixedly connected to a fixing plate, two locking bolts are provided between the two fixing plates, and the two fixing plates are connected by the locking bolt.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the first arc-shaped clamping plate and the second arc-shaped clamping plate can be fixed by using the fixing plate and the locking bolt 1.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, a lithium battery is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mounting groove and located on one side of the wireless signal transceiver, and a sealing plate is provided on the outer side of the mounting groove.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the electrical equipment in the device can be powered by the lithium battery.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the AD converter, memory, processor, acoustic wave sensor, wireless signal transceiver and lithium battery are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the AD converter, memory, processor, acoustic wave sensor, wireless signal transceiver and lithium battery can be controlled by the controller.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0023] 1. In the utility model, when the PE pipe needs to be placed, the first curved splint and the second curved splint can be opened. The first curved splint and the second curved splint can form a complete protective ring, and the PE pipe can be placed in the protective ring. At this time, by rotating the adjusting screw, the top clamping plate in the first curved splint can be driven to move downward, and under the limiting action of the limiting rod, the top clamping plate can be made more stable during the movement, and can be used in conjunction with the bottom clamping plate to adapt to PE pipes of different sizes. There is no need to replace the matching first curved splint and second curved splint, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0024] 2. In the present invention, when a pipeline leaks, high-frequency sound waves will be generated at the leak point. The sound wave sensor can receive these sound wave signals and convert them into electrical signals. The sound wave sensor has the characteristics of high sensitivity and rapid response, and can capture weak sound wave signals, making the monitoring data more accurate. The data is transmitted to the processor through the AD converter, and the processor analyzes and processes the received data, and sends the processed information data to the wireless signal transceiver, and finally sends it to the remote monitoring center through the wireless signal transceiver. At the same time, the processor will store the historical data in the memory for subsequent analysis and tracing, and the controller and the wireless signal transceiver can achieve the purpose of remotely opening and closing the sound wave sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 The utility model provides an overall three-dimensional diagram of the leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes;

[0026] Figure 2 A bottom view of a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes is provided for the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 The utility model provides a rear view of a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes;

[0028] Figure 4 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipes.

[0029] Legend: 1. First curved splint; 2. Second curved splint; 3. Fixing plate; 4. Locking bolt 1; 5. Limit rod; 6. Adjusting screw; 7. Locking nut; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Base; 10. Support sleeve; 11. Support foot; 12. Locking bolt 2; 13. AD converter; 14. Bottom clamping plate; 15. Top clamping plate; 16. Controller; 17. Memory; 18. Processor; 19. Acoustic sensor; 20. Wireless signal transceiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-4 , a leakage monitoring device for buried PE pipe, comprising a first arc-shaped splint 1, a second arc-shaped splint 2 is provided at the bottom end of the first arc-shaped splint 1, a hinge is provided between the first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2, the first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2 are connected by a hinge, the inner wall of the first arc-shaped splint 1 is provided with a top clamping plate 15, the inner wall of the second arc-shaped splint 2 is fixedly installed with a bottom clamping plate 14, the internal thread of the first arc-shaped splint 1 is connected with an adjusting screw 6, the interior of the first arc-shaped splint 1 and on both sides of the adjusting screw 6 are slidably connected with a limiting rod 5, the bottom end of the adjusting screw 6 extends to the interior of the first arc-shaped splint 1 and is rotatably connected to the top clamping plate 15, and the bottom ends of the limiting rods 5 pass through the first arc-shaped splint 1. An arc-shaped splint 1 is fixedly connected to the top clamping plate 15. When the PE pipe needs to be placed, the first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2 can be opened. The first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2 can form a complete protective ring, and the PE pipe can be placed in the protective ring. At this time, by rotating the adjusting screw 6, the top clamping plate 15 in the first arc-shaped splint 1 can be driven to move downward, and under the limiting action of the limiting rod 5, the top clamping plate 15 can be made more stable during the movement, and then can be used in conjunction with the bottom clamping plate 14 to adapt to PE pipes of different sizes. There is no need to replace the matching first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0032] Reference Figure 4, a monitoring component is provided at the bottom end of the second arc-shaped splint 2, and the monitoring component includes a base 9 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second arc-shaped splint 2, and a mounting groove is opened inside the base 9. The inner wall of the mounting groove is fixedly mounted with an AD converter 13, an acoustic wave sensor 19, a memory 17, a processor 18, a controller 16 and a wireless signal transceiver 20. When a leak occurs in the pipeline, high-frequency sound waves are generated at the leak point. The acoustic wave sensor 19 can receive these sound wave signals and convert them into electrical signals. The acoustic wave sensor 19 has the characteristics of high sensitivity and fast response, and can capture weak sound wave signals, making the monitoring data more accurate. The data is transmitted to the processor 18 through the AD converter 13, and the processor 18 analyzes and processes the received data, and sends the processed information data to the wireless signal transceiver 20, and finally sends it to the remote monitoring center through the wireless signal transceiver 20. At the same time, the processor 18 will store the historical data in the memory 17 for subsequent analysis and tracing, and the controller 16 and the wireless signal transceiver 20 can achieve the purpose of remotely opening and closing the acoustic wave sensor 19.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 , adjustment components are provided on both sides of the base 9, and the adjustment components include support sleeves 10 rotatably installed at both ends of the base 9. Support feet 11 are slidably installed inside the support sleeves 10, and locking bolts 2 12 are threadedly connected on both sides of the support sleeve 10. One end of the locking bolts 2 12 extends to the inside of the support sleeve 10 and conflicts with the outside of the support feet 11. For different underground installation environments, the locking bolts 2 12 can be loosened, and the support feet 11 in the support sleeve 10 can be pulled out to a suitable length, and then the support feet 11 and the support sleeve 10 are used to play an important supporting role on the base 9.

[0034] Reference Figure 3 A fixing component is provided on one side of the base 9, and the fixing component includes a rotating shaft 8 fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the support sleeve 10. The rotating shaft 8 extends to the outside of the base 9 away from one end of the supporting sleeve 10. A thread is provided on the outside of the rotating shaft 8, and the threaded part of the rotating shaft 8 is threadedly connected with a locking nut 7. By using the rotating shaft 8 and the locking nut 7 in conjunction with each other, the rotation angle of the support sleeve 10 can be fixed, and the rotation angle of the support sleeve 10 can be adjusted to adapt to installation work in different environments.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The two top clamping plates 15 are fixedly connected to the adjacent sides with a rubber layer, and the top ends of the limit rods 5 are fixedly connected to the limit balls. By setting the rubber layer, the protection and stability of the PE pipe connection can be improved.

[0036] Reference Figure 1One end of the first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2 are fixedly connected with a fixing plate 3, and two locking bolts 4 are provided between the two fixing plates 3. The two fixing plates 3 are connected by the locking bolts 4. By using the fixing plate 3 and the locking bolts 4, the first arc-shaped splint 1 and the second arc-shaped splint 2 can be fixed.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 A lithium battery is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove and on one side of the wireless signal transceiver 20. A sealing plate is provided on the outer side of the mounting groove. The lithium battery can power the electrical equipment in the device.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 The AD converter 13, memory 17, processor 18, acoustic wave sensor 19, wireless signal transceiver 20 and lithium battery are all electrically connected to the controller 16, and the AD converter 13, memory 17, processor 18, acoustic wave sensor 19, wireless signal transceiver 20 and lithium battery can be controlled by the controller 16.

[0039] Working principle: First, confirm the installation position of the base 9 and the first and second curved splints 1 and 2, and loosen the locking bolt 12. Pull the support foot 11 in the support sleeve 10 to a suitable length. Then, use the support foot 11 and the support sleeve 10 to play an important supporting role on the base 9, so that the support foot 11 can be inserted into the soil in the installation area. The rotation angle of the support sleeve 10 can also be fixed by the rotating shaft 8 and the locking nut 7. At the same time, the rotation angle of the support sleeve 10 can be adjusted to adapt to installation work in different environments.

[0040] After the mounting brackets of the first curved splint 1 and the second curved splint 2 are installed, the locking bolt 14 can be loosened to open the first curved splint 1 and the second curved splint 2. The first curved splint 1 and the second curved splint 2 can form a complete protective ring, and the PE pipe can be placed in the protective ring. Then, the locking bolt 14 can be tightened. At this time, by rotating the adjusting screw 6, the top clamping plate 15 in the first curved splint 1 can be driven to move downward, and under the limiting action of the limiting rod 5, the top clamping plate 15 can be made more stable during the movement, and then can be used in conjunction with the bottom clamping plate 14 to adapt to PE pipes of different sizes, without the need to replace the matching first curved splint 1 and the second curved splint 2;

[0041] When a pipeline leaks, high-frequency sound waves are generated at the leak point. The sound wave sensor 19 can receive these sound wave signals and convert them into electrical signals. The data is transmitted to the processor 18 through the AD converter 13, and the processor 18 analyzes and processes the received data, and sends the processed information data to the wireless signal transceiver 20, and finally sends it to the remote monitoring center through the wireless signal transceiver 20. At the same time, the processor 18 will store the historical data in the memory 17 for subsequent analysis and tracing, and the controller 16 and the wireless signal transceiver 20 can achieve the purpose of remotely opening and closing the sound wave sensor 19.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the internal parts of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A leakage monitoring device for a buried PE pipe, comprising a first arc-shaped clamping plate (1), characterized in that: A second arc-shaped splint (2) is provided at the bottom end of the first arc-shaped splint (1), a hinge is provided between the first arc-shaped splint (1) and the second arc-shaped splint (2), the first arc-shaped splint (1) and the second arc-shaped splint (2) are connected by the hinge, a top clamping plate (15) is provided on the inner wall of the first arc-shaped splint (1), a bottom clamping plate (14) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the second arc-shaped splint (2), the internal thread of the first arc-shaped splint (1) is connected to the adjusting screw (6), the interior of the first arc-shaped splint (1) and both sides of the adjusting screw (6) are slidably connected with a limiting rod (5), the bottom end of the adjusting screw (6) extends to the interior of the first arc-shaped splint (1) and is rotatably connected to the top clamping plate (15), and the bottom end of the limiting rod (5) passes through the first arc-shaped splint (1) and is fixedly connected to the top clamping plate (15).

2. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A monitoring assembly is provided at the bottom end of the second arc-shaped clamping plate (2), and the monitoring assembly includes a base (9) fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second arc-shaped clamping plate (2), a mounting groove is provided inside the base (9), and an AD converter (13), an acoustic wave sensor (19), a memory (17), a processor (18), a controller (16), and a wireless signal transceiver (20) are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mounting groove.

3. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Adjustment components are provided on both sides of the base (9), and the adjustment components include support sleeves (10) rotatably mounted at both ends inside the base (9), support feet (11) are slidably mounted inside the support sleeves (10), and two locking bolts (12) are threadedly connected on both sides of the support sleeves (10), and one end of the two locking bolts (12) extends into the interior of the support sleeves (10) and conflicts with the outer side of the support feet (11).

4. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing assembly is provided on one side of the base (9), and the fixing assembly includes a rotating shaft (8) fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the supporting sleeve (10), and the rotating shaft (8) extends to the outside of the base (9) from one end away from the supporting sleeve (10), and the outside of the rotating shaft (8) is provided with a thread, and the threaded portion of the rotating shaft (8) is threadedly connected to a locking nut (7).

5. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjacent sides of the two top clamping plates (15) are fixedly connected with a rubber layer, and the top ends of the limiting rods (5) are fixedly connected with a limiting ball.

6. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of each of the first arc-shaped clamping plate (1) and the second arc-shaped clamping plate (2) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (3), two locking bolts (4) are provided between the two fixing plates (3), and the two fixing plates (3) are connected via the locking bolts (4).

7. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lithium battery is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mounting groove and located on one side of the wireless signal transceiver (20), and a sealing plate is provided on the outer side of the mounting groove.

8. The buried PE pipe leakage monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The AD converter (13), memory (17), processor (18), acoustic wave sensor (19), wireless signal transceiver (20) and lithium battery are all electrically connected to the controller (16).