Safety state monitoring device applied to oil tank of railway oil depot

By installing distributed temperature monitoring components and non-contact pressure and liquid level sensors in the oil tank, the problem of incomplete monitoring in the oil tank is solved, comprehensive safety monitoring of the oil tank is achieved, and the safety of the oil tank and the operational reliability of the oil depot are improved.

CN223479883UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28中国铁路上海局集团有限公司南京东机辆段 +1
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Application Number
CN202422974687.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the safety monitoring device of the oil tank fails to fully monitor the pressure inside the oil tank and the temperature at different heights, resulting in a lack of safety.

Method used

A monitoring device was designed, which included a No. 1 monitoring device, a temperature monitoring component, a pressure sensor, and a liquid level sensor. By distributing the temperature monitoring components along the height direction in the oil tank and combining them with the No. 2 and No. 3 non-contact monitoring devices, comprehensive monitoring of the pressure and liquid level in the oil tank was achieved.

Benefits of technology

It realizes temperature monitoring at different heights in the oil tank and real-time monitoring of pressure and liquid level in the oil tank, thus improving the safety of the oil tank and the operational reliability of the oil depot.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a safety state monitoring device applied to a railway oil depot oil tank, which comprises an oil tank body and a monitoring mechanism, and the monitoring mechanism comprises a mounting seat and a monitoring assembly connected with the mounting seat; the monitoring assembly comprises a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device and a third monitoring device, the second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are used for monitoring the pressure and the liquid level in the oil tank body respectively, and the first monitoring device comprises an adjusting vertical rod and a plurality of temperature monitoring pieces; according to the safety state monitoring device applied to the railway oil depot oil tank, the multiple first monitoring devices are distributed in the oil tank body in the height direction of the oil tank body, and therefore temperature monitoring can be conducted at different height point positions in the oil tank body; and the non-contact type second monitoring equipment and the non-contact type third monitoring equipment are arranged and used for monitoring the pressure and the liquid level in the oil tank body correspondingly, so that the safety monitoring of the monitoring mechanism on the oil tank body is more comprehensive and accurate.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of oil tank technology, and in particular to a safety status monitoring device for oil tanks in railway oil depots. Background Technology

[0002] With the steady development of my country's economy, railway freight volume continues to grow, leading to an increasing demand for oil energy and a gradual increase in the number and scale of oil depots. On the other hand, as my country's urbanization level continues to rise and cities expand, railway oil depots are increasingly surrounded by urban areas, resulting in denser populations around them. This makes the safe operation of oil depots increasingly important. Furthermore, the numerous oil tanks housed within these depots significantly impact their safety. Chinese Patent No. CN217101421U discloses "An oil tank monitoring device for an oil storage area, comprising an oil tank body; a first connecting block fixed to the top of the oil tank body; a second connecting block installed on the first connecting block; a first fixing plate fixed to the side end of the second connecting block; a first monitoring device fixed to the bottom end of the first fixing plate; and a second fixing plate fixed to the end of the second connecting block away from the first fixing plate." The bottom end of the second fixed plate is fixed with a second monitoring device. The first monitoring device can monitor the oil level inside the tank. If the level is too low or too high, the first monitoring device will activate an alarm to remind staff to handle the situation promptly. The second monitoring device can monitor the environment around the tank to detect whether there is oil leakage or damage to the tank. This is more efficient than traditional manual monitoring. Existing technology uses the first and second monitoring devices to monitor the liquid level inside the tank and the environment outside the tank, respectively. However, it does not have a further device to monitor the pressure inside the tank and the temperature at different heights. The monitoring is not comprehensive enough, resulting in a lack of safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the utility model: To provide a safety status monitoring device for oil tanks in railway oil depots, in order to solve the problem that the existing technology uses a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device to monitor the liquid level inside the oil tank and the environment outside the oil tank respectively, but does not have a further device to monitor the pressure inside the oil tank and the temperature at different heights, resulting in insufficient monitoring and thus a lack of safety.

[0004] Technical solution:

[0005] A safety status monitoring device for oil tanks in railway oil depots includes an oil tank body and a monitoring mechanism. The monitoring mechanism includes a mounting base and a monitoring component connected to the mounting base. The mounting base is detachably disposed in a mounting groove, which is opened on the top of the oil tank body.

[0006] The monitoring component includes a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a third monitoring device. The second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are both fixed on one side of the mounting base facing the oil tank body. The second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are respectively used to monitor the pressure and liquid level in the oil tank body. The first monitoring device includes an adjusting vertical rod and a plurality of temperature monitoring components. The adjusting vertical rod is connected to the mounting base and is located inside the oil tank body. The plurality of temperature monitoring components are distributed along the height direction of the oil tank body and are slidably arranged on the adjusting vertical rod.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the mounting base includes a first support and a second support. The second support is in an inverted "convex" shape, and the first support is provided with a "concave" shaped groove that matches the "convex" shape.

[0008] Both the second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are fixed on one side of the second support facing the inside of the oil tank body.

[0009] The second support is detachably connected to the first support through a bolt connection member.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the first support is connected to the top end of the adjusting vertical rod, and the bottom end of the adjusting vertical rod is arranged on the apron of the oil tank body.

[0011] The temperature monitoring component includes a temperature sensor and a sliding connection seat. The temperature sensor is fixed on the sliding connection seat, and the sliding connection seat is slidably sleeved on the adjusting vertical rod; it can meet the temperature monitoring of different heights inside the oil tank body.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the first support is connected to the driving component through a connecting frame. The connecting frame includes a first vertical portion and a second vertical portion. The top ends of the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the transverse portion. The first vertical portion is parallel to the outside of the oil tank body and its bottom end is connected to the driving component. The bottom end of the second vertical portion is fixedly connected to the first support.

[0013] The driving component drives the connecting frame to move up and down along the height direction of the oil tank body.

[0014] In a further embodiment, the driving component includes a motor and a丝杆 (it should be "screw rod" in English). The motor is installed on the outer wall of the oil tank body. The bottom end of the screw rod is installed on the output end of the motor, and the top end is rotatably connected to a support plate. The support plate is fixed on the outer wall of the oil tank body.

[0015] The lead screw is equipped with a movable nut, which is connected and fixed to the bottom end of the first vertical part; this allows the No. 1 monitoring device to extend out of the oil tank body for easy maintenance and repair.

[0016] In a further embodiment, the support plate is also equipped with a fourth monitoring device and an alarm device. The fourth monitoring device is used to monitor the environment around the oil tank body to detect whether there is oil leakage or damage to the oil tank body. The alarm device can generate an alarm to remind staff to deal with abnormal situations in a timely manner.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up multiple primary monitoring devices, which are distributed along the height of the oil tank body, temperature monitoring can be carried out at different height points within the oil tank body. In addition, non-contact secondary and tertiary monitoring devices are also set up to monitor the pressure and liquid level within the oil tank body, making the monitoring mechanism's safety monitoring of the oil tank body more comprehensive and accurate, effectively protecting the oil tank body, and further ensuring the safe operation of the oil depot. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the front cross-section of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: oil tank body 1, oil inlet pipe 11, oil outlet pipe 12, mounting groove 13, support plate 14, fourth monitoring device 141, alarm device 142, monitoring mechanism 2, mounting base 3, first support 31, second support 32, connector 33, connecting frame 4, drive assembly 5, lead screw 51, moving nut 52, motor 53, adjusting vertical rod 6, first monitoring device 7, temperature sensor 71, sliding connecting seat 72, second monitoring device 8, and third monitoring device 9. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 , a safety status monitoring device for an oil tank in a railway oil depot disclosed by the present utility model, includes an oil tank body 1, an oil inlet pipe 11 and an oil outlet pipe 12 are connected and fixed to the oil tank body 1, and further includes a monitoring mechanism 2. The monitoring mechanism 2 includes a mounting base 3 and a monitoring component connected to the mounting base 3. The mounting base 3 is detachably arranged in a mounting groove 13, and the mounting groove 13 is opened at the top of the oil tank body 1; the monitoring component includes a first monitoring device 7, a second monitoring device 8 and a third monitoring device 9. The second monitoring device 8 and the third monitoring device 9 are both fixed on one side of the mounting base 3 facing the oil tank body 1. The second monitoring device 8 and the third monitoring device 9 are respectively used to monitor the pressure and liquid level in the oil tank body 1. The first monitoring device 7 includes an adjusting vertical rod 6 and several temperature monitoring elements. The adjusting vertical rod 6 is connected to the mounting base 3 and is located inside the oil tank body 1. The several temperature monitoring elements are distributed along the height direction of the oil tank body 1 and are slidably arranged on the adjusting vertical rod 6. The second monitoring device 8 includes a pressure sensor, and the third monitoring device 9 includes a liquid level sensor. Real-time monitoring of the pressure and liquid level in the oil tank body 1 can effectively improve the safety of the oil tank body 1, and several temperature monitoring elements can perform temperature monitoring at different height positions inside the oil tank body 1, making the temperature monitoring more comprehensive and further improving the safety. The monitoring component is electrically connected to a monitoring system set in the background, and the system platform can remotely display the values such as the liquid height, temperature, and pressure in the oil tank in real time. When the relevant values reach the set threshold, an alarm is triggered.

[0025] The mounting base 3 includes a first support 31 and a second support 32. The second support 32 is in an inverted "convex" shape, and the first support 31 is provided with a "concave" - shaped groove matching the "convex" shape; the second monitoring device 8 and the third monitoring device 9 are both fixed on one side of the second support 32 facing the inside of the oil tank body 1; the second support 32 is detachably connected to the first support 31 through a bolt connecting member 33. The bolt connecting member 33 includes a screw rod and a through - hole matching the screw rod. After the second support 32 is placed in the "concave" - shaped groove, the through - hole opened on it is matched with the screw rod and passed through, and then a nut is used to limit the second support 32 on the first support 31. At this time, the second monitoring device 8 and the third monitoring device 9 enter the oil tank body 1 for monitoring. A sealing rubber strip is provided between the first support 31 and the wall of the mounting groove 13, and a sealing rubber strip is also provided between the first support 31 and the second support 32, so as to ensure the sealing of the oil tank body 1. When the second monitoring device 8 and the third monitoring device 出现异常时, the second support 32 can be disassembled, and there is no need to detach the first support 31 from the oil tank body 1.

[0026] The first support 31 is connected to the top end of the adjusting vertical rod 6, and the bottom end of the adjusting vertical rod 6 is set on the mounting plate of the oil tank body 1. When the adjusting vertical rod 6 is located inside the oil tank body 1 and the mounting seat 3 also closes the mounting groove 13, the bottom end of the adjusting vertical rod 6 rests on the mounting plate to ensure stability. The temperature monitoring component includes a temperature sensor 71 and a sliding connecting seat 72. The temperature sensor 71 is fixed on the sliding connecting seat 72, and the sliding connecting seat 72 is slidably sleeved on the adjusting vertical rod 6. According to the actual monitoring requirements, an appropriate number of temperature monitoring components are selected for installation. After the sliding connecting seat 72 is sleeved on the adjusting vertical rod 6, it is moved to a suitable height position. Tightening the locking screw on the sliding connecting seat 72 can fix the monitoring position of the temperature sensor 71.

[0027] The first support 31 is connected to the drive assembly 5 via a connecting frame 4. The connecting frame 4 includes a first vertical part and a second vertical part. The top ends of the first vertical part and the second vertical part are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the horizontal part. The first vertical part is arranged parallel to the outside of the oil tank body 1 and its bottom end is connected to the drive assembly 5. The bottom end of the second vertical part is fixedly connected to the first support 31. The drive assembly 5 drives the connecting frame 4 to move up and down along the height direction of the oil tank body 1.

[0028] The drive assembly 5 includes a motor 53 and a lead screw 51. The motor 53 is mounted on the outer wall of the oil tank body 1. The bottom end of the lead screw 51 is mounted on the output end of the motor 53, and the top end is rotatably connected to a support plate 14. The support plate 14 is fixed to the outer wall of the oil tank body 1 and close to the top. A movable nut 52 is provided on the lead screw 51. The movable nut 52 is connected and fixed to the bottom end of the first vertical part. The first vertical part is located between the lead screw 51 and the outer wall of the oil tank body 1. The support plate 14 has a passage for the first vertical part to pass through. The sliding hole allows the first vertical part to move when the lead screw 51 rotates under the drive of the motor 53. The sliding hole improves the stability of the first vertical part's movement. When the moving nut 52 moves upward to its highest position and is closest to the support plate 14, the mounting base 3 and the adjusting vertical rod 6 are both located outside the oil tank body 1, facilitating maintenance of the monitoring mechanism 2. Conversely, when the moving nut 52 moves downward to its maximum position, the mounting base 3 closes the mounting groove 13, and the monitoring equipment is located inside the oil tank body 1 for monitoring operations.

[0029] The support plate 14 is also equipped with a fourth monitoring device 141 and an alarm device 142. The fourth monitoring device 141 is used to monitor the environment around the oil tank body 1 to detect whether there is oil leakage or damage to the oil tank body 1. The alarm device can generate an alarm to remind staff to deal with abnormal situations in a timely manner.

[0030] The implementation principle of this utility model is as follows: the No. 1 monitoring device 7 can be moved to a suitable position on the adjusting rod 6 according to the actual monitoring situation, so that it can complete the temperature monitoring at different height positions after entering the oil tank body 1. The motor 53 is turned on, so that it drives the connecting frame 4 to move down until the mounting base 3 is completely fitted and covered in the mounting groove 13. At this time, several No. 1 monitoring devices 7, No. 2 monitoring devices 8 and No. 3 monitoring devices 9 are all located in the oil tank body 1 to carry out safety monitoring.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various equivalent transformations can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such equivalent transformations fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A safety status monitoring device for oil tanks in railway oil depots, comprising an oil tank body, characterized in that: It further includes a monitoring mechanism, which includes a mounting seat and a monitoring component connected to the mounting seat. The mounting seat is detachably disposed in a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is opened at the top of the oil tank body; The monitoring component includes a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device and a third monitoring device. The second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are both fixed on the side of the mounting seat facing the oil tank body. The second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are respectively used to monitor the pressure and liquid level in the oil tank body. The first monitoring device includes an adjusting vertical rod and a plurality of temperature monitoring components. The adjusting vertical rod is connected to the mounting seat and is located in the oil tank body. The plurality of temperature monitoring components are distributed along the height direction of the oil tank body and are slidably disposed on the adjusting vertical rod.

2. The safety status monitoring device for railway oil depot tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat includes a first support and a second support. The second support is in an inverted "convex" shape, and the first support is provided with a "concave" shaped groove matching the "convex" shape; The second monitoring device and the third monitoring device are both fixed on the side of the second support facing the inside of the oil tank body; The second support is detachably connected to the first support through a bolt connecting member.

3. The safety status monitoring device for railway oil depot tanks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support is connected to the top end of the adjusting vertical rod, and the bottom end of the adjusting vertical rod is disposed on the boarding plate of the oil tank body; The temperature monitoring component includes a temperature sensor and a sliding connection seat. The temperature sensor is fixed on the sliding connection seat, and the sliding connection seat is slidably sleeved on the adjusting vertical rod.

4. A safety status monitoring device for railway oil depot tanks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support is connected to a driving component through a connecting frame. The connecting frame includes a first vertical portion and a second vertical portion. The top ends of the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of a transverse portion. The first vertical portion is parallel to the outside of the oil tank body and its bottom end is connected to the driving component. The bottom end of the second vertical portion is fixedly connected to the first support; The driving component drives the connecting frame to move up and down along the height direction of the oil tank body.

5. A safety status monitoring device for railway oil depot tanks according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving component includes a motor and a丝杆. The motor is installed on the outer wall of the oil tank body. The bottom end of the丝杆 is installed on the output end of the motor, and the top end is rotatably connected to a support plate. The support plate is fixed on the outer wall of the oil tank body; A moving nut is provided on the丝杆, and the moving nut is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first vertical portion.

6. A safety status monitoring device for railway oil depot tanks according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fourth monitoring device and an alarm device are also provided on the support plate.

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  • Oil storage area oil tank monitoring equipment

    CN217101421U