Pipeline transportation device

Abstract

The utility model provides a pipeline transportation device which comprises a plurality of mutually independent transportation vehicles, each transportation vehicle comprises a supporting base and a walking mechanism arranged at the bottom of the supporting base, the top of each supporting base is provided with a containing groove used for containing a pipeline, the top of each containing groove is open, and the containing grooves are through in the front-back direction; the transport vehicles are arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the pipeline, the containing grooves of the transport vehicles jointly contain the pipeline, and therefore the transport vehicles jointly transport the pipeline. A pipeline is supported and transported through a plurality of transport vehicles, so that the pipeline can be transported more conveniently and more easily in a narrow space, manpower and material resources are saved, and the transport efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline transportation technology, and in particular to a pipeline transportation device. Background Technology

[0002] Floating storage and offloading vessels (FSOs) are used for the extraction and processing of fossil fuels such as oil, and their construction involves a large number of pipelines. Traditionally, pipeline transportation involves using a truck crane to lift the pipelines to a designated location on the vessel, and then transporting them by forklifts as needed.

[0003] However, due to differences in delivery and design requirements, some pipelines need to be installed later. During installation, the space is very limited after the structural, pipeline, and electrical equipment are installed, which increases the difficulty of transporting the pipelines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a pipeline transportation device to solve the technical problem of difficult pipeline transportation in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a pipeline transportation device, comprising multiple independent transport vehicles, each transport vehicle including a support base and a traveling mechanism disposed at the bottom of the support base, the top of the support base being provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the pipeline, the receiving groove having an opening at the top and being open in the front-to-back direction;

[0006] In this arrangement, multiple transport vehicles are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pipeline, and the receiving slots of the multiple transport vehicles are used to receive the pipeline together, thereby enabling the multiple transport vehicles to transport the pipeline together.

[0007] In one embodiment, when multiple transport vehicles jointly transport the pipeline, one of the transport vehicles is a central transport vehicle, the center of which is located on the same vertical line as the centroid of the pipeline, and the other transport vehicles are arranged symmetrically about the central transport vehicle.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support base includes two parallel columns spaced apart and a support plate disposed between the tops of the two columns. Each column includes a lower column and an upper column disposed above the lower column. The walking mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the lower column, and the upper column is capable of moving up and down relative to the lower column.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lower column is sleeved on the outer periphery of the upper column, a lower connecting rod is provided between the two lower columns, an upper connecting rod is provided between the two upper columns, and a lifting mechanism is provided between the lower connecting rod and the upper connecting rod. The lifting mechanism drives the upper connecting rod to rise and fall relative to the lower connecting rod, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the upper column relative to the lower column.

[0010] The upper connecting rod is located at the bottom of the support plate and fits against the support plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a fixed end and a telescopic end, the fixed end being fixedly connected to the lower connecting rod, and the telescopic end being able to abut against the upper connecting rod.

[0012] In one embodiment, the telescopic end is fixedly connected to the upper connecting rod;

[0013] The lifting mechanism is a jack.

[0014] In one embodiment, the support plate is provided with the receiving groove, and the outline of the receiving groove is arc-shaped;

[0015] The support plate includes an arc-shaped portion and connecting portions located at opposite ends of the arc-shaped portion. The convex surface of the arc-shaped portion faces downward and forms the receiving groove. The connecting portions are straight plates, and the two connecting portions are respectively fixed to the top of the upper column.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lower part of the upper column is provided with a plurality of upper adjustment holes spaced vertically apart, and the upper part of the lower column is provided with a plurality of lower adjustment holes spaced vertically apart. The pipeline transport device includes a limiting pin, which can be simultaneously inserted into the aligned upper adjustment holes and the lower adjustment holes.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pipeline transport device includes a locking ring that is detachably connected to the support base and can be positioned over the receiving groove, the locking ring preventing the pipeline located in the receiving groove from disengaging from the receiving groove.

[0018] In one embodiment, the walking mechanism includes casters disposed at the bottom of the support base.

[0019] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0020] This utility model discloses a pipeline transportation device comprising multiple transport vehicles. These vehicles are small in size and lightweight, enabling them to traverse confined spaces and transport pipelines more conveniently and easily. The height of the transport vehicles is adjustable through the cooperation of an upper column, a lower column, and a lifting mechanism. This leverage principle allows the transport vehicles to lift off the ground one by one to overcome obstacles, thus enabling the entire pipeline transportation device and the pipeline to avoid obstacles. This pipeline transportation device provides more convenient and faster transportation, saving manpower and resources. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the pipeline transportation device and a pipeline in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of the pipeline transportation device and a pipeline in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A side view diagram after pressing down on the pipeline.

[0024] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0025] 1. Transport vehicle; 11. Support base; 111. Column; 1111. Upper column; 1112. Lower column; 112. Support plate; 1121. Arc-shaped part; 1122. Connecting part; 113. Locking ring; 114. Upper connecting rod; 115. Lower connecting rod; 116. Lifting mechanism; 117. Upper adjusting hole; 118. Lower adjusting hole; 12. Casters;

[0026] 2. Piping. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Although the present invention can be readily embodied in various forms, only some specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail in this specification. It is understood that this specification should be regarded as an exemplary illustration of the principles of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention to what is described herein.

[0028] Therefore, a feature pointed out in this specification is used to describe one feature of one embodiment of the present invention, and does not imply that every embodiment of the present invention must have the described feature. Furthermore, it should be noted that this specification describes many features. Although certain features may be combined to illustrate possible system designs, these features may also be used in other combinations not explicitly stated. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the described combinations are not intended to be limiting.

[0029] In the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) used to explain the structure and movement of the various elements of this invention are relative rather than absolute. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the drawings. If the descriptions of the positions of these elements change, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0030] Combination Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a pipeline transportation device, which includes multiple independent transport vehicles 1. By supporting and transporting a pipeline 2 through multiple transport vehicles 1, the pipeline 2 can be transported more conveniently and easily in narrow spaces, saving manpower and material resources and improving transportation efficiency.

[0031] Multiple transport vehicles 1 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pipeline 2, thereby jointly supporting and transporting the pipeline 2.

[0032] Continue reading Figure 1 Each transport vehicle 1 includes a support base 11 and a traveling mechanism disposed at the bottom of the support base 11. The top of the support base 11 is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the pipeline 2. The receiving groove is open at the top and runs through the front and rear directions. Multiple transport vehicles 1 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the pipeline 2, so that the receiving grooves of multiple transport vehicles 1 jointly accommodate the pipeline 2, thereby enabling multiple transport vehicles 1 to jointly transport the pipeline 2.

[0033] When multiple transport vehicles 1 jointly transport pipeline 2, one of the transport vehicles 1 is the central transport vehicle 1, and the center of the central transport vehicle 1 and the centroid of pipeline 2 are located on the same vertical line. The other transport vehicles 1 are arranged symmetrically about the central transport vehicle 1. Therefore, the number of transport vehicles 1 is at least three and is an odd number.

[0034] In this embodiment, three transport vehicles (1) will be used for illustration.

[0035] The support base 11 includes two parallel columns 111 and a support plate 112 disposed between the tops of the two columns 111. Each column 111 includes a lower column 1112 and an upper column 1111 disposed above the lower column 1112. The upper column 1111 can move up and down relative to the lower column 1112.

[0036] The support plate 112 is provided with a receiving groove. The contour of the receiving groove is arc-shaped and fits the outer periphery of the pipe 2.

[0037] Specifically, the support plate 112 includes an arc-shaped portion 1121 and connecting portions 1122 located at opposite ends of the arc-shaped portion 1121. The convex surface of the arc-shaped portion 1121 faces downward and forms a receiving groove. The connecting portions 1122 are straight plates, and the two connecting portions 1122 are respectively fixed to the top of the upper column 1111.

[0038] In this embodiment, the central angle of the arc-shaped portion 1121 is 180 degrees, meaning that the arc-shaped portion 1121 is a semi-circular plate. In other embodiments, the central angle of the arc-shaped portion 1121 can be less than 180 degrees or greater than 180 degrees, depending on the actual needs.

[0039] The support plate 112 can be a one-piece molded structure.

[0040] Furthermore, the pipeline transport device includes a locking ring 113. The locking ring 113 is detachably connected to the support base 11 and can cover the receiving groove, preventing the pipeline 2 located in the receiving groove from disengaging from the receiving groove. Specifically, the locking ring 113 includes an arc-shaped retaining ring and mounting portions at opposite ends of the retaining ring. The retaining ring and the arc-shaped portions 1121 together enclose a space for receiving the pipeline 2. The opposite ends of the locking ring 113 are detachably connected to the support plate 112, that is, the mounting portions are detachably connected to the support plate 112. The mounting portions have a straight plate structure and fit against the support plate 112, achieving a detachable connection through fasteners.

[0041] In this embodiment, both the retaining ring and the arc-shaped portion 1121 are semi-circular. In other embodiments, the central angle between the retaining ring and the arc-shaped portion 1121 can be other angles, as long as the retaining ring and the arc-shaped portion 1121 enclose a circular space.

[0042] The locking action of the locking ring 113 confines the pipeline 2 within the receiving groove, thus fixing the pipeline 2 relative to the transport vehicle 1.

[0043] In other embodiments, when the locking ring 113 is not provided, the pipeline 2 can be tied together with the transport vehicle 1 by rope to achieve relative fixation between the pipeline 2 and the transport vehicle 1.

[0044] The vertical movement between the upper column 1111 and the lower column 1112 enables the height of the transport vehicle 1 to be adjustable, thus allowing the transport vehicle 1 to avoid obstacles when it encounters them, making the transport of the pipeline 2 more convenient.

[0045] Specifically, the lower column 1112 is fitted around the outer periphery of the upper column 1111, allowing relative movement between the upper column 1111 and the lower column 1112. In other embodiments, the upper column 1111 may be fitted around the outer periphery of the lower column 1112.

[0046] A lower connecting rod 115 is provided between the two lower columns 1112, and an upper connecting rod 114 is provided between the two upper columns 1111. A lifting mechanism 116 is provided between the lower connecting rod 115 and the upper connecting rod 114. The lifting mechanism 116 drives the upper connecting rod 114 to rise and fall relative to the lower connecting rod 115, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the upper column 1111 relative to the lower column 1112.

[0047] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 116 includes a fixed end and a telescopic end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the lower connecting rod 115, and the telescopic end can abut against the upper connecting rod 114. The telescopic end is preferably fixedly connected to the upper connecting rod 114.

[0048] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 116 is a jack. In other embodiments, the lifting mechanism 116 can also be a hydraulic cylinder. The specific configuration can be determined according to actual needs.

[0049] The upper connecting rod 114 is located at the bottom of the support plate 112 and fits against the support plate 112, thereby providing better support for the pipeline 2.

[0050] Furthermore, the lower part of the upper column 1111 is provided with a plurality of vertically spaced upper adjustment holes 117, and the upper part of the lower column 1112 is provided with a plurality of vertically spaced lower adjustment holes 118. The pipeline transport device includes a limiting pin, which can be simultaneously inserted into the aligned upper adjustment holes 117 and lower adjustment holes 118.

[0051] That is, after adjusting the height of the upper column 1111 through the lifting mechanism 116, the limit pin is inserted into the upper adjustment hole 117 and the lower adjustment hole 118 at the same time to lock the upper column 1111 and the lower column 1112, so as to prevent the extension end of the lifting mechanism 116 from moving down during transportation and further improve the safety factor of the transport vehicle 1.

[0052] The traveling mechanism includes casters 12 located at the bottom of the support base 11. Specifically, the traveling mechanism is located at the bottom of the lower column 1112. That is, each lower column 1112 is provided with a caster 12 at its bottom.

[0053] The pipeline transport device is used as follows:

[0054] Adjust the height of the three transport vehicles 1 so that they are at the same height.

[0055] The pipeline 2 to be transported is placed in the receiving slot of the transport vehicle 1. The pipeline 2 is supported by three transport vehicles 1, one of which is the central transport vehicle 1, whose center is on the same straight line as the centroid of the pipeline 2. The other two transport vehicles 1 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the central transport vehicle 1.

[0056] Connect the locking rings 113 of each transport vehicle 1 to the support plate 112 to lock the pipeline 2.

[0057] Pushing the pipeline 2 or the transport vehicle 1 causes the traveling mechanism of the transport vehicle 1 to move, thereby moving the pipeline 2 to its destination.

[0058] During transport to the destination, obstacles can be avoided using the lever principle. These obstacles can be water-blocking flat irons on the ship's hull.

[0059] For ease of description, the transport vehicle 1 closer to the obstacle is defined as the front transport vehicle 1, and the transport vehicle 1 farther from the obstacle is defined as the rear transport vehicle 1. The end of the pipeline 2 closer to the obstacle is the front end, and the end farther from the obstacle is the rear end.

[0060] The specific avoidance method is as follows: The height of the front transport vehicle 1 and the rear transport vehicle 1 is lowered by the lifting mechanism 116, while the height of the central transport vehicle 1 is raised. Figure 2 As shown. In other embodiments, the height of only the central transport vehicle 1 may be increased, or the height of only the front transport vehicle 1 and the rear transport vehicle 1 may be decreased. The specific decision depends on the available space.

[0061] Then press down on the rear end of pipe 2, causing pipe 2 to tilt downwards from front to back. This causes the front end of pipe 2 and the front transport vehicle 1 to lift simultaneously and pass over the obstacle. Figure 3 As shown.

[0062] Push the pipeline 2 and the transport vehicle 1 to continue moving the pipeline 2 and the entire pipeline transport device, so that the front transport vehicle 1 can smoothly pass over the obstacle.

[0063] After the front transport vehicle 1 passes the obstacle, the height of the front transport vehicle 1 is increased so that the front transport vehicle 1 and the rear transport vehicle 1 are at the same height. The center transport vehicle 1 is lowered so that the center transport vehicle 1 is off the ground and the bottom of the center transport vehicle 1 is higher than the obstacle. Then, the pipe 2 and the transport vehicle 1 are pushed horizontally so that the pipe 2 and the entire pipe transport device continue to move, and finally the center transport vehicle 1 passes the obstacle smoothly.

[0064] After the central transport vehicle 1 passes the obstacle, the rear transport vehicle 1 can pass the obstacle using the same method as the front transport vehicle 1. Specifically, lower the height of the rear transport vehicle 1 and raise the height of the central transport vehicle 1, causing the pipe 2 to tilt upwards from front to back. Press down on the front end of the pipe 2, causing the rear end of the pipe 2 and the rear transport vehicle 1 to lift simultaneously and pass the obstacle. Push the pipe 2 and transport vehicle 1 to continue moving the pipe 2 and the entire pipe transport device, allowing the rear transport vehicle 1 to smoothly pass the obstacle.

[0065] After all three transport vehicles 1 have passed the obstacles, adjust at least two transport vehicles 1 to the same height and continue pushing the pipe 2 and transport vehicles 1 horizontally until the pipe 2 is transported to its destination. You can adjust the height of any two transport vehicles 1 to make them the same height for pushing. Alternatively, you can adjust the height of all transport vehicles 1 to be the same. The choice depends on the specific circumstances.

[0066] In summary, this pipeline transportation device has the following advantages:

[0067] The transport vehicle 1 is small in size and light in weight, and can pass through narrow spaces in a small area, making it easier and more convenient to transport pipeline 2.

[0068] The height of the transport vehicle 1 is adjusted by the cooperation of the upper column 1111, the lower column 1112 and the lifting mechanism 116. Thus, by lever principle, the transport vehicle 1 can be lifted off the ground one by one to pass through obstacles, so that the entire pipeline transport device and pipeline 2 can avoid obstacles.

[0069] This pipeline transportation device enables more convenient and faster transportation, saving manpower and resources.

[0070] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipeline transport device, characterized in that, The system includes multiple independent transport vehicles, each of which includes a support base and a traveling mechanism disposed at the bottom of the support base. The top of the support base is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating pipelines, and the receiving groove is open at the top and extends through the front and rear directions. In this arrangement, multiple transport vehicles are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pipeline, and the receiving slots of the multiple transport vehicles are used to receive the pipeline together, thereby enabling the multiple transport vehicles to transport the pipeline together.

2. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When multiple transport vehicles jointly transport the pipeline, one of the transport vehicles is a central transport vehicle. The center of the central transport vehicle and the centroid of the pipeline are located on the same vertical line, and the other transport vehicles are arranged symmetrically about the central transport vehicle.

3. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base includes two parallel columns spaced apart and a support plate disposed between the tops of the two columns. Each column includes a lower column and an upper column disposed above the lower column. The walking mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the lower column, and the upper column can move up and down relative to the lower column.

4. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower column is sleeved on the outer periphery of the upper column. A lower connecting rod is provided between the two lower columns, and an upper connecting rod is provided between the two upper columns. A lifting mechanism is provided between the lower connecting rod and the upper connecting rod. The lifting mechanism drives the upper connecting rod to rise and fall relative to the lower connecting rod, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the upper column relative to the lower column. The upper connecting rod is located at the bottom of the support plate and fits against the support plate.

5. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a fixed end and a telescopic end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the lower connecting rod, and the telescopic end can abut against the upper connecting rod.

6. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic end is fixedly connected to the upper connecting rod; The lifting mechanism is a jack.

7. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support plate is provided with the receiving groove, and the outline of the receiving groove is arc-shaped; The support plate includes an arc-shaped portion and connecting portions located at opposite ends of the arc-shaped portion. The convex surface of the arc-shaped portion faces downward and forms the receiving groove. The connecting portions are straight plates, and the two connecting portions are respectively fixed to the top of the upper column.

8. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower part of the upper column is provided with a plurality of upper adjustment holes spaced vertically, and the upper part of the lower column is provided with a plurality of lower adjustment holes spaced vertically. The pipeline transport device includes a limiting pin, which can be simultaneously inserted into the aligned upper adjustment hole and the lower adjustment hole.

9. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipeline transport device includes a locking ring, which is detachably connected to the support base and can be placed over the receiving groove. The locking ring prevents the pipeline located in the receiving groove from detaching from the receiving groove.

10. The pipeline transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking mechanism includes casters located at the bottom of the support base.

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