Cooling device for laser range finder

By incorporating a combination of cooling water pipes and air cooling pipes inside the laser rangefinder housing, rapid cooling of the laser rangefinder is achieved, solving the problem of poor heat insulation in high-temperature environments and improving the service life and measurement accuracy of the equipment.

CN223758631UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02CANGZHOU CHINA RAILWAY EQUIP MFG MATERIALS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520266672.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

When existing laser rangefinders are used in high-temperature environments, the heat insulation effect of the heat insulation shell is limited, making it impossible to achieve rapid cooling, which affects the normal operation of the equipment and the measurement accuracy.

Method used

A cooling device for a laser rangefinder was designed, which uses a combination of cooling water pipes and air cooling pipes. The laser rangefinder is cooled by cooling water in the cooling water pipes and air supplied by the air pump, achieving air circulation cooling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively and quickly reduces the temperature of the laser rangefinder, extends the service life of the equipment, and improves measurement accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a laser range finder cooling device, which comprises an outer casing and a laser range finder arranged in an inner cavity of the outer casing, a probe of the laser range finder extends out of the outer casing, and a plurality of cooling pipe groups are uniformly distributed in the outer casing along the circumferential direction of the laser range finder. According to the utility model, the plurality of cooling pipe groups are arranged on the outer casing, each cooling pipe group comprises the cooling water pipe and the cold air pipe arranged in the cooling water pipe, and cooling water is supplied into the cooling water pipe, so that the cold air pipe is cooled, the cooled air is conveyed into the inner cavity of the outer casing, and the cold air cools the laser range finder in the outer casing; and then the cold air is exhausted from the exhaust pipe, so that air circulation in the inner cavity of the outer shell is realized, and the temperature in the outer shell is quickly and effectively reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to range finder auxiliary equipment technical field especially relates to laser range finder cooling device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the metal smelting process, the laser range finder can calculate the distance by measuring the propagation time of the laser beam, thereby monitoring the position of the molten metal in real time. The temperature and position changes of the molten metal are crucial for production process and quality control. By continuously measuring, the position changes of the molten metal can be monitored in real time, and the data can be fed back to the control system. In this way, the smelting engineer can adjust and optimize according to the real-time data to ensure the stability and efficiency of the metal smelting process. Although the laser range finder can work in a high-temperature environment, long-term exposure to high-temperature environment will affect the normal operation of the equipment and thus affect the measurement accuracy. In order to prolong the service life of the laser range finder, people usually set a heat-insulating shell outside the laser range finder to block the high-temperature radiation of the measurement site. However, the heat-insulating effect of such heat-insulating shell is limited and cannot achieve rapid cooling of the shell. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses a laser range finder cooling device to avoid the prior art deficiencies, thereby effectively solving the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model takes the technical scheme that the laser range finder cooling device includes an outer casing and a laser range finder installed in the inner cavity of the outer casing. The probe of the laser range finder extends outward from the outer casing. A plurality of cooling pipe groups are evenly distributed along the circumference of the laser range finder inside the outer casing.

[0005] The cooling pipe group includes a cooling water pipe that penetrates the outer casing. A cold gas pipe is arranged inside the cooling water pipe. The outer diameter of the cold gas pipe is smaller than the inner diameter of the cooling water pipe. A plurality of air outlets are evenly distributed on one side of the cold gas pipe facing the laser range finder. The air outlets extend into the inner cavity of the outer casing. An air inlet connector is arranged at one end of the cold gas pipe. The air inlet connector penetrates the cooling water pipe and extends outward from the cooling water pipe. An air outlet is arranged on the side of the outer casing opposite to the probe of the laser range finder. An air outlet pipe is arranged at the air outlet.

[0006] Further, one end of the cooling water pipe is provided with a water inlet pipe, and the other end of the cooling water pipe is provided with a water return pipe. The water inlet pipe and the water return pipe are in communication with a cooling water tank. A water supply pump and a water return pump are arranged on the water inlet pipe and the water return pipe respectively.

[0007] Further, the inner wall of the cooling water pipe is provided with a plurality of supporting protrusions which abut against the outer wall of the cooling air pipe.

[0008] Further, the inner cavity of the outer casing is larger than the size of the laser range finder, and a gap exists between the inner cavity and the laser range finder.

[0009] Further, the air inlet connector is connected with a gas supply pump through a pipeline.

[0010] Further, the exhaust pipe is provided with an exhaust fan.

[0011] The above technical scheme of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the utility model discloses a plurality of cooling pipe groups are arranged on the outer casing, the cooling pipe group comprises a cooling water pipe and a cooling air pipe arranged in the cooling water pipe, cooling water is supplied into the cooling water pipe to cool the cooling air pipe, the cooled air is transported into the inner cavity of the outer casing, the cooling air cools and lowers the temperature of the laser range finder in the outer casing, and then the cooling air is exhausted at the exhaust pipe, so that the air circulation in the inner cavity of the outer casing is realized, and the temperature in the outer casing is lowered quickly and effectively. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a front view cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 An enlarged view of A in the figure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In order to more clearly understand the above purpose, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, and it should be explained that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the application can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0015] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the utility model, but the utility model can also be implemented in other ways different from the description herein, therefore, the protection scope of the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0016] As Figures 1-2 Indicated, the laser range finder cooling device in the embodiment comprises an outer casing 1 and a laser range finder 2 installed in the inner cavity of the outer casing 1, the probe of the laser range finder 2 extends to the outside of the outer casing 1, and a plurality of cooling pipe groups are evenly arranged in the outer casing 1 along the circumferential direction of the laser range finder 2;

[0017] The cooling pipe group comprises a cooling water pipe 3 penetrating through the outer casing 1, a cooling air pipe 4 is arranged in the cooling water pipe 3, the outer diameter of the cooling air pipe 4 is smaller than the inner diameter of the cooling water pipe 3, a plurality of air outlets 5 are uniformly arranged on the side of the cooling air pipe 4 facing the laser range finder 2, the air outlets 5 extend into the inner cavity 1a of the outer casing 1, the cooling air in the cooling air pipe 5 enters the inner cavity 1a of the outer casing 1 through the air outlets 5, one end of the cooling air pipe 4 is provided with an air inlet joint 6, the air inlet joint 6 penetrates through the cooling water pipe 3 and extends to the outside of the cooling water pipe 3, the air outlets 5 and the part of the air inlet joint 6 penetrating through the cooling water pipe 3 are sealed, an air outlet is arranged on the side of the outer casing 1 away from the laser range finder 2, and an air exhaust pipe 7 is arranged at the air outlet.

[0018] One end of the cooling water pipe 3 is provided with a water inlet pipe 8, the other end of the cooling water pipe 3 is provided with a water return pipe 9, the water inlet pipe 8 and the water return pipe 9 are communicated with a cooling water tank (not shown in the figure), a water supply pump (not shown in the figure) and a water return pump (not shown in the figure) are arranged on the water inlet pipe 8 and the water return pipe 9 respectively, the water supply pump pumps the cooling water in the cooling water tank into the cooling water pipe 3 along the water inlet pipe 8, and then the cooling water is pumped back into the cooling water tank through the water return pipe 9 to be recycled.

[0019] A plurality of supporting protrusions 9 are arranged on the inner wall of the cooling water pipe 3 and abut against the outer wall of the cooling air pipe 4.

[0020] The size of the inner cavity of the outer casing 1 is greater than the size of the laser range finder 2, and a gap exists between the inner cavity 1a and the laser range finder 2, which forms an air flow channel.

[0021] The air inlet joint 6 is connected with an air supply pump through a pipeline, and the air supply pump sends air into the cooling air pipe 4 along the air inlet joint 6.

[0022] An air exhaust fan 10 is arranged on the air exhaust pipe 7, and the air exhaust fan 10 exhausts the air in the inner cavity 1a.

[0023] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when the laser range finder 2 works, the water supply pump and the water return pump are started, so that the cooling water in the cooling water tank circulates in the cooling water pipes 3, at the same time, the air supply pump is started, so that the air is sent into the cooling air pipe 4 along the air inlet joint 6, the air is sent into the inner cavity 1a of the outer casing 1 along the air outlets 5, in the process of air flowing in the cooling air pipe 4, the cooling water in the cooling water pipe 3 cools the cooling air pipe 4, so that the air in the cooling air pipe 4 can keep low temperature, the cooled air enters the inner cavity 1a of the outer casing 1, and then is led out through the air exhaust pipe 7 by the air exhaust fan 10, so that the flow of the cold air in the outer casing 1 is realized, and the temperature of the laser range finder 2 in the outer casing 1 is reduced, and the service life of the laser range finder 2 is greatly increased.

[0024] The embodiments of the present application are given for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present application to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present application and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present application with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A laser rangefinder cooling device, characterized by: The application relates to a laser range finder, which comprises an outer casing and a laser range finder installed in the inner cavity of the outer casing, wherein the probe of the laser range finder extends to the outside of the outer casing, and a plurality of cooling pipe groups are uniformly arranged in the outer casing at positions along the circumference of the laser range finder. The cooling pipe group comprises a cooling water pipe penetrating through the outer casing, wherein a cooling gas pipe is arranged in the cooling water pipe, the outer diameter of the cooling gas pipe is smaller than the inner diameter of the cooling water pipe, a plurality of air outlets are uniformly arranged on the side of the cooling gas pipe facing the laser range finder, the air outlets extend to the inner cavity of the outer casing, one end of the cooling gas pipe is provided with an air inlet joint, the air inlet joint penetrates through the cooling water pipe and extends to the outside of the cooling water pipe, an air outlet is arranged on the side of the outer casing opposite to the probe of the laser range finder, and an air outlet pipe is arranged at the air outlet.

2. The laser rangefinder cooling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: One end of the cooling water pipe is provided with a water inlet pipe, and the other end of the cooling water pipe is provided with a water return pipe; the water inlet pipe and the water return pipe are communicated with a cooling water tank; and a water supply pump and a water return pump are respectively arranged on the water inlet pipe and the water return pipe.

3. The laser rangefinder cooling apparatus of claim 2, wherein: A plurality of supporting protrusions are arranged on the inner wall of the cooling water pipe, and the supporting protrusions abut against the outer wall of the cooling gas pipe.

4. The laser rangefinder cooling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The size of the inner cavity of the outer casing is larger than the size of the laser range finder, and a gap exists between the inner cavity and the laser range finder.

5. The laser rangefinder cooling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The air inlet joint is connected with a gas supply pump through a pipeline.

6. The laser rangefinder cooling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: An air exhaust fan is arranged on the air outlet pipe.