Ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device and pipeline detection system
By using a rotating module to move the ultrasonic probe on the wedge surface, ultrasonic signals can be emitted at different incident angles. This solves the problems of detection complexity and cost caused by the diversity of ultrasonic probe models in the existing technology, improving detection efficiency and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520326566.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing ultrasonic probes require multiple models to adjust the incident angle, which increases the complexity and cost of pipeline inspection and reduces inspection efficiency.
By using a rotating module to move the ultrasonic probe on the surface of the wedge, ultrasonic signals can be emitted at different incident angles. The combination of the wedge, rotating module and probe placement block simplifies the model requirements of the ultrasonic probe.
This reduces the complexity of using different types of ultrasonic probes during pipeline inspection, improves inspection efficiency, and reduces costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to pipeline detection technical field, especially in a kind of ultrasonic probe incidence angle adjusting device and pipeline detection system. BACKGROUND
[0002] In long time use process, pipeline can change due to corrosion, abrasion and other factors, affect the mechanical properties and operation safety of pipeline. As a low-cost, non-polluting detection method, ultrasonic detection is widely used in pipeline detection field, in pipeline detection process, in order to adapt to the overall detection requirement and improve detection resolution, the incidence angle of ultrasonic probe needs to be adjusted many times. The existing ultrasonic probe is realized by adding wedge in ultrasonic transducer to achieve the oblique incidence of ultrasonic probe, so that many types of ultrasonic probes are needed in one detection, which increases the complexity of pipeline detection process and detection cost, reduces detection efficiency. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art. To this end, the utility model provides an ultrasonic probe incidence angle adjusting device and pipeline detection system, which moves the ultrasonic probe on the surface of wedge by rotating module, realizes emitting ultrasonic signal along different incidence angles of pipeline, reduces the complexity of using different types of ultrasonic probes in pipeline detection process, improves detection efficiency and reduces detection cost.
[0004] In one aspect, the utility model embodiment provides an ultrasonic probe incidence angle adjusting device, which comprises:
[0005] Wedge, the wedge includes inner arc part and outer arc part, the outer arc part is connected with the inner arc part;
[0006] Rotating module, the rotating module includes first connecting rod and second connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively installed on the two sides of the wedge;
[0007] Probe placement block, the two ends of the probe placement block are connected with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively, the inner side of the probe placement block is attached with the outer side of the outer arc part, the probe placement block is provided with placement slot, and the placement slot is used to place ultrasonic probe.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod or the second connecting rod is provided with an inclination sensor, and the inclination sensor is used to measure the incidence angle of the ultrasonic probe.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the curvature radius of the inner arc of the inner arc part is equal to the curvature radius of the outer diameter of the pipeline to be measured.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the inner arc part is provided with a through hole.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both cuboids.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both cuboids.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both cuboids.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both cuboids.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both cuboids.
[0016] In another aspect, the utility model provides a pipeline detection system, the pipeline detection system includes the above-mentioned ultrasonic probe incidence angle adjusting device and probe placing block and ultrasonic flaw detector, the ultrasonic probe of ultrasonic flaw detector is placed in the placing groove.
[0017] The utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The utility model provides an ultrasonic probe incidence angle adjusting device, including wedge, rotary module and probe placing block. The wedge includes inner arc part and outer arc part, the inner arc part is directly pasted with pipeline, and the outer surface of the outer arc part is used as the pasting surface of the probe placing block, and the ultrasonic probe is placed in the placing groove, the rotary module is used for driving the ultrasonic probe to move on the surface of the wedge, realizes the ultrasonic signal emission to the pipeline from different incidence angles, thereby excites different mode ultrasonic signals, satisfies the overall detection demand and optimizes the detection effect. The adjusting device has clever structure, convenient operation, reduces the complexity of using different types of ultrasonic probes in the pipeline detection process, improves the detection efficiency and reduces the detection cost.
[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the wedge block in the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device;
[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first link of the rotating module of the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device is shown.
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the probe placement block of the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device and pipeline according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure label:
[0027] Wedge 100, inner arc portion 110, through hole 111, outer arc portion 120, rotating module 200, first connecting rod 210, first mounting hole 211, second mounting hole 212, second connecting rod 220, tilt sensor 230, probe placement block 300, placement groove 310, screw hole 320, ultrasonic probe 400, pipe 500. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first," "second," etc., are used in the description, they are only for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the sequential relationship of the indicated technical features.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting", "installing", "connecting" and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment discloses an ultrasonic probe incident angle adjustment device, including a wedge block 100, a rotating module 200, and a probe placement block 300. The wedge block 100 includes an inner arc portion 110 and an outer arc portion 120, with the outer arc portion 120 connected to the inner arc portion 110. The rotating module 200 includes a first connecting rod 210 and a second connecting rod 220, which are respectively installed on both sides of the wedge block 100. The probe placement block 300 has the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 connected to its two ends, with the inner side of the probe placement block 300 fitting against the outer side of the outer arc portion 120. The probe placement block 300 is provided with a placement groove 310 for placing an ultrasonic probe 400. The inner arc portion 110 directly fits into the pipe 500, while the outer surface of the outer arc portion 120 serves as the contact surface for the probe placement block 300. The ultrasonic probe 400 is placed in the placement groove 310. The rotating module 200 moves the ultrasonic probe 400 across the wedge block 100 surface, enabling the emission of ultrasonic signals from different incident angles into the pipe 500, thereby exciting ultrasonic signals of different modes to meet comprehensive testing requirements and optimize testing results. This adjustment device features a clever structure and convenient operation, meeting comprehensive testing requirements and optimizing testing results. It reduces the complexity of using different types of ultrasonic probes during pipe testing, improves testing efficiency, and lowers testing costs.
[0034] Please refer to Figure 3 An angle sensor 230 is installed on either the first link 210 or the second link 220. The angle sensor 230 is used to measure the incident angle of the ultrasonic probe 400. By adjusting the angles of the first link 210 and the second link 220, the angle sensor 230 measures the incident angle of the ultrasonic probe 400 in real time, thereby ensuring that the ultrasonic probe 400 can accurately detect the pipe 500.
[0035] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the curvature radius of the inner arc of the inner arc part 110 is equal to the curvature radius of the outer diameter of the pipeline 500 to be detected. When detecting the pipeline 500, the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device is placed on the pipeline 500, the inner arc surface of the inner arc part 110 is attached to the outer surface of the pipeline 500, and the curvature radii of the two are equal, which facilitates ultrasonic detection.
[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 , the inner arc part 110 is provided with a through hole 111. The rotating shaft is arranged in the through hole 111 to connect the wedge block 100 and the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220, and the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are respectively located on both sides of the wedge block 100. Turning the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 can drive the ultrasonic probe 400 to move along the surface of the wedge block 100, realizing the emission of ultrasonic signals to the pipeline 500 at different incident angles.
[0037] Please refer to Figure 3 , the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are both cuboids. The first ends of the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are respectively provided with first mounting holes 211, the sizes of the first mounting holes 211 are matched with the sizes of the through holes 111, and the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are installed on both sides of the wedge block 100 through the first mounting holes 211.
[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 , the second ends of the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are respectively provided with second mounting holes 212, and the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are connected with the probe placing block 300 through the second mounting holes 212. The two sides of the probe placing block 300 are respectively connected with the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 through the second mounting holes 212.
[0039] Please refer to Figure 4 , the two sides of the probe placing block 300 are provided with screw holes 320, and the sizes of the screw holes 320 are matched with the sizes of the second mounting holes 212. The probe placing block 300 is connected with the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 through the screw holes 320.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 4The probe placement block 300 is in the shape of a fan ring, and the curvature radius of the inner arc of the probe placement block 300 is equal to the curvature radius of the outer arc of the outer arc portion 120. The outer surface of the outer arc portion 120 serves as the probe placement block 300 abutting surface, the ultrasonic probe 400 is placed in the placement groove 310, the ultrasonic probe 400 is driven to move on the surface of the wedge block 100 by the rotating module 200, the ultrasonic signal is emitted to the pipeline 500 at different incident angles, the comprehensive detection requirement is met, the detection effect is optimized, and the accuracy of pipeline detection is improved.
[0041] Please refer to Figure 5 The embodiment further discloses a pipeline detection system, which comprises the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device and the ultrasonic flaw detector.
[0042] During detection, the ultrasonic probe 400 is placed in the placement groove 310. If the ultrasonic probe 400 used is a contact type ultrasonic transducer, coupling agent needs to be applied on the inner arc surface of the inner arc portion 110 and the outer arc surface of the outer arc portion 120; if the ultrasonic probe 400 used is a non-contact type ultrasonic transducer, coupling agent only needs to be applied on the inner arc surface of the inner arc portion 110. After the coupling agent is applied, the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device is placed on the pipeline 500, and the inner arc surface of the inner arc portion 110 is abutted to the outer surface of the pipeline 500 and adhered together. During detection, the first connecting rod 210 and the second connecting rod 220 are rotated, so that the ultrasonic probe 400 emits ultrasonic signals at different angles along the outer arc surface of the outer arc portion 120, the ultrasonic signal is emitted to the pipeline 500 at different incident angles, the convenience and accuracy of pipeline detection are improved, the complexity of using different types of ultrasonic probes in the pipeline detection process is reduced, and the detection efficiency is improved and the detection cost is reduced.
[0043] The embodiment of the utility model is explained in detail in combination with the drawings above, but the utility model is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made within the knowledge range possessed by ordinary skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the utility model.
Claims
1. An ultrasound probe incident angle adjustment device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device, including: Wedge (100), the wedge (100) includes inner circular arc part (110) and outer circular arc part (120), the outer circular arc part (120) is connected with the inner circular arc part (110); Rotary module (200), the rotary module (200) includes first connecting rod (210) and second connecting rod (220), the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) are respectively installed in the two sides of the wedge (100); Probe placement block (300), two ends of the probe placement block (300) are connected with the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) respectively, the inner side of the probe placement block (300) is attached with the outer side of the outer circular arc part (120), the probe placement block (300) is provided with placement slot (310), and the placement slot (310) is used to place ultrasonic probe (400).
2. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 1, wherein, Inclination sensor (230) is installed on the first connecting rod (210) or the second connecting rod (220), and the inclination sensor (230) is used to measure the incident angle of the ultrasonic probe (400).
3. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 1, wherein, The curvature radius of the inner circular arc of the inner circular arc part (110) is equal to the curvature radius of the outer diameter of the pipeline (500) to be measured.
4. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 1, wherein, The inner circular arc part (110) is provided with through hole (111).
5. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 4, wherein, The shape of the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) is cuboid.
6. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 5, wherein, The first end of the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) is respectively provided with first mounting hole (211), the size of the first mounting hole (211) is adapted to the size of the through hole (111), and the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) are installed on the two sides of the wedge (100) through the first mounting hole (211).
7. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 6, wherein, The second end of the first connecting rod (210) and the second connecting rod (220) is respectively provided with second mounting hole (212).
8. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 7, wherein, The two sides of the probe placement block (300) are provided with screw hole (320), and the size of the screw hole (320) is adapted to the size of the second mounting hole (212).
9. The ultrasound probe angle of incidence adjustment device of claim 1 or 8, wherein, The shape of the probe placement block (300) is fan ring shape, and the curvature radius of the inner circular arc of the probe placement block (300) is equal to the curvature radius of the outer circular arc of the outer circular arc part (120).
10. A pipe inspection system characterised in that, The pipeline detection system includes the ultrasonic probe incident angle adjusting device and ultrasonic flaw detector of any one of claims 1 to 9, and the ultrasonic probe (400) of the ultrasonic flaw detector is placed in the placement slot (310).