Portable electric power tongs for pipeline operation
By designing a portable electric power clamp, utilizing a DC motor and a reduction gear system, the problems of high labor intensity and difficulty in torque control during horizontal pipeline operations in oilfield wells were solved, achieving efficient and environmentally friendly mechanized operations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520147959.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
The on-site operation of auxiliary pipelines for oil wells in oilfields is characterized by high labor intensity, low efficiency, and uncontrollable torque. In particular, there is a lack of hydraulic power tools and conventional power pliers are inconvenient to operate in the operation of horizontal pipelines.
A portable electric power clamp was designed, which uses a DC motor and a reduction gear system, is powered by a battery, and is combined with a support frame and a controller to realize the mechanized fastening and unfastening of horizontal pipes. It is lightweight and easy to operate.
It improves work efficiency, reduces labor intensity, achieves stable torque control, is suitable for mechanized operations on horizontal pipelines, and causes no environmental pollution.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an oilfield pipe opening power clamp, and more particularly to a portable power clamp that is powered by electricity and suitable for horizontal pipeline operations, belonging to the field of petroleum equipment manufacturing technology. Background Technology
[0002] Typically, auxiliary pipelines for oil wells in oil fields are made of small-diameter tubing connected by threads. There is no mechanical equipment for loading and unloading threads on site, and the work still relies on manual operation with hand-held pipe wrenches. This results in high labor intensity, long working time, low work efficiency, and the torque on the tubing string cannot be effectively controlled.
[0003] The reasons are as follows: First, there is a lack of hydraulic power at the pipeline operation site, making it impossible to use conventional hydraulic power pliers; second, the environment at the pipeline operation site is harsh, making it inconvenient to transport large equipment, and conventional power pliers are heavy and inconvenient to operate on site; third, most pipelines are horizontal, while conventional open-end power pliers are used for vertical oil well pipelines, and their pliers are horizontal. If used for horizontal pipelines, the power pliers need to be erected, but the existing power pliers' large gear straightening mechanism cannot meet the straightening support of the large gear when erected.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a power clamp that can perform electromechanical operations on transverse pipelines, and is portable, easy to operate, highly efficient, and has stable torque. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This utility model provides a portable electric power pliers for pipeline operations. It converts the traditional hydraulic power pliers into electric power pliers and uses a battery to power the DC motor of the electric power pliers, thereby realizing the mechanization of horizontal pipeline loading and unloading operations, and making it convenient to carry and operate.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a portable electric power pliers for pipeline operations, comprising a plier head clamping mechanism, a housing, a power transmission system, a support frame, and a pipe string, wherein the plier head clamping mechanism includes a large plier head gear, and the plier head clamping mechanism is disposed at the front of the housing, characterized in that:
[0007] The power transmission system consists of a DC motor, a first-stage planetary reducer, a second-stage bevel gear reducer, a third-stage transition gear reducer, a battery, a controller, and cables.
[0008] The DC motor is located at the rear of the housing, and the axis of its output shaft intersects and is perpendicular to the axis of the clamping column.
[0009] The first-stage planetary reducer, the second-stage bevel gear, and the third-stage transition gear are sequentially arranged on the transmission route between the DC motor and the large caliper gear. The second-stage bevel gear and the third-stage transition gear transmit the power output of the DC motor to the large caliper gear by rotating the direction of the power output by the DC motor by 90° through a pair of meshing spiral bevel gears.
[0010] The battery supplies DC power to the DC motor via a cable;
[0011] The controller includes a drive module and emergency stop button, forward rotation button, reverse rotation button, and speed adjustment button, which are mounted on the cable connecting the battery and the DC motor.
[0012] The drive module is used to set the operating parameters of the DC motor and adjust them before operation; the forward and reverse buttons are used during fastening, unfastening, stopping operations, and in case of abnormalities; the emergency stop button is used when the forward or reverse button malfunctions.
[0013] The speed control button adjusts the output speed of the DC motor to obtain the speed for fastening or unfastening.
[0014] The support frame is a three-dimensional metal welded frame with legs at the bottom and an upward-opening volume cavity inside. The clamping mechanism is placed vertically in the volume cavity with its opening facing downward. The shape of the volume cavity is consistent with the shape of the shell, and all six degrees of freedom of the shell are constrained by the volume cavity.
[0015] Furthermore, the support frame has four legs, each leg is divided into two sections, and the height of the support frame is adjusted by a sliding joint or screw joint structure between the two sections of the leg, and is fastened by bolts.
[0016] This utility model provides a portable electric power wrench for pipeline operations. It is lightweight, easy to carry, simple to operate, and highly efficient. The torque for tightening and loosening the wrench can be effectively controlled, which greatly improves the quality of the work and reduces the labor intensity of the workers. It is powered by a storage battery, which solves the power needs of field operations and does not pollute the environment. Its economic and social benefits are considerable. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0018] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model;
[0019] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (half-sectional view) of the main structure of the electric power clamp of this utility model.
[0020] Appendix Figure 4 for Figure 3 View A in the middle.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Clamping mechanism, 101. Large gear of clamping head, 2. Housing, 3. Power transmission system, 301. DC motor, 302. First-stage planetary reducer, 303. Second-stage bevel gear, 304. Third-stage transition gear, 305. Battery, 306. Controller, 307. Cable, 4. Support frame, 5. Pipe column. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0023] As attached Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a portable electric power pliers for pipework includes a clamping mechanism 1, a housing 2, a power transmission system 3, a support frame 4, and a pipe string 5. The clamping mechanism 1 includes a large clamping gear 101 and is located at the front of the housing 2. The power transmission system 3 consists of a DC motor 301, a first-stage planetary reducer 302, a second-stage bevel gear 303, a third-stage transition gear 304, a battery 305, a controller 306, and a cable 307.
[0024] The DC motor 301 is located at the rear of the housing 2, and the axis of its output shaft intersects and is perpendicular to the axis of the clamping column 5.
[0025] The first-stage planetary reducer 302, the second-stage bevel gear 303, and the third-stage transition gear 304 are sequentially arranged on the transmission route between the DC motor 301 and the pliers large gear 101. The second-stage bevel gear 303 and the third-stage transition gear 304, through a pair of meshing spiral bevel gears, rotate the direction of the DC motor 301's output power by 90° and transmit it to the pliers large gear 101.
[0026] The storage battery 305 supplies DC power to the DC motor 301 through the cable 307;
[0027] The controller 306 includes a drive module and an emergency stop button, a forward rotation button, a reverse rotation button, and a speed adjustment button, which are mounted on the cable 307 connecting the battery 305 and the DC motor 301.
[0028] The support frame 4 is a three-dimensional metal welded frame with legs at the bottom and an upward-opening volume cavity inside. The clamping mechanism 1 is placed in the volume cavity in a vertical position with the opening facing downward. The shape of the volume cavity is consistent with the shape of the shell 2, and all six degrees of freedom of the shell 2 are constrained by the volume cavity.
[0029] The support frame 4 has four legs, each leg is divided into two sections. The height of the support frame 4 is adjusted by a sliding joint or screw joint structure between the two sections of the legs and is fastened with bolts.
[0030] The drive module is used to set the operating parameters of the DC motor 301 and adjust them before operation; the forward and reverse buttons are used during fastening, unfastening, stopping operations, and in case of abnormalities; the emergency stop button is used when either the forward or reverse button malfunctions.
[0031] The speed control button adjusts the output speed of the DC motor 301 to obtain the speed for fastening or unfastening.
[0032] During operation, the electric power pliers are placed vertically in the support frame 4. The support frame 4 bears the counter torque of the electric power pliers during the clamping or unclamping process. The height of the support frame 4 is adjusted so that the center of the clamping mechanism 1 of the electric power pliers is concentric with the pipe column 5. The electric power pliers are moved so that the clamping mechanism 1 of the clamping mechanism 1 is aligned with the part of the pipe column 5 to be clamped. The battery 305 is connected to the DC motor 301 through the controller 306. The current value and safety current value required for the clamping or unclamping torque are preset.
[0033] Upper clamping operation: Press the forward rotation button on the controller 306. The DC motor 301 drives the large gear 101 of the clamp head to rotate clockwise, so that the clamping mechanism 1 clamps the tube column 5 for upper clamping. The rotation will stop automatically after the upper clamping torque is reached. Release the forward rotation button and press the reverse rotation button. The large gear 101 of the clamp head will rotate counterclockwise. The clamping mechanism 1 will release and move away from the tube column 5, returning to the initial position. The large gear 101 of the clamp head will continue to rotate counterclockwise until the opening of the clamping mechanism 1 and the opening of the housing 2 are aligned. Then release the reverse rotation button to complete one upper clamping operation.
[0034] Unfastening operation: Press the reverse button on the controller 306, the DC motor 301 drives the large gear 101 of the clamp head to rotate counterclockwise, the clamp head clamping mechanism 1 clamps the pipe string 5 until the thread of the pipe string 5 is unfastened; release the reverse button and press the forward button, the large gear 101 of the clamp head rotates clockwise, the clamp head clamping mechanism 1 releases and moves away from the pipe string 5, returning to the initial position; the large gear 101 of the clamp head continues to rotate clockwise until the opening of the clamp head clamping mechanism 1 coincides with the opening of the housing 2, and one unfastening operation is completed.
Claims
1. A portable electric power wrench for pipework, comprising a clamping mechanism, a housing, a power transmission system, a support frame, and a pipe string, wherein the clamping mechanism includes a large clamping gear, and the clamping mechanism is disposed at the front of the housing, characterized in that: The power transmission system consists of a DC motor, a first-stage planetary reducer, a second-stage bevel gear reducer, a third-stage transition gear reducer, a battery, a controller, and cables. The DC motor is located at the rear of the housing, and the axis of its output shaft intersects and is perpendicular to the axis of the clamping column. The first-stage planetary reducer, the second-stage bevel gear, and the third-stage transition gear are sequentially arranged on the transmission route between the DC motor and the large caliper gear. The second-stage bevel gear and the third-stage transition gear transmit the power output of the DC motor to the large caliper gear by rotating the direction of the power output by the DC motor by 90° through a pair of meshing spiral bevel gears. The battery supplies DC power to the DC motor via a cable; The controller includes a drive module and emergency stop button, forward rotation button, reverse rotation button, and speed adjustment button, which are mounted on the cable connecting the battery and the DC motor. The support frame is a three-dimensional metal welded frame with legs at the bottom and an upward-opening volume cavity inside. The clamping mechanism is placed vertically in the volume cavity with its opening facing downward. The shape of the volume cavity is consistent with the shape of the shell, and all six degrees of freedom of the shell are constrained by the volume cavity.
2. The portable electric power wrench for pipeline operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame has four legs, each leg is divided into two sections, and the height of the support frame is adjusted by a sliding joint or screw joint structure between the two sections of the legs, and is fastened by bolts.
3. The portable electric power wrench for pipework according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive module is used to set the operating parameters of the DC motor and adjust them before operation; the forward and reverse buttons are used during fastening, unfastening, stopping operations, and in case of abnormalities; the emergency stop button is used when the forward or reverse button malfunctions.
4. A portable electric power wrench for pipework according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The speed control button adjusts the output speed of the DC motor to obtain the speed for fastening or unfastening.