Flange connecting equipment for mounting large circular pipeline
By combining a clamping assembly and a laser rangefinder with an electric rod and a fine-tuning motor, the problems of low efficiency and low precision in the connection of large circular pipe flanges are solved, achieving efficient and precise automated connection, reducing manual operation and protecting the pipeline.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520017030.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing flange connection process for installing large circular pipes is inefficient, lacks precision, and is inconvenient to operate, requiring manual intervention throughout the entire process.
The system employs a clamping assembly and a laser rangefinder combined with an electric pole and a fine-tuning motor to automate the connection process. A stable connection is ensured by a clamping arm made of high-strength alloy steel and adjustable rubber pads. The laser rangefinder accurately measures and aligns the system as needed, while the electric pole and fine-tuning motor achieve high-precision alignment.
It enables efficient and precise connection of large circular pipe flanges, reduces manual operation, improves connection quality and efficiency, and avoids pipe damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circular pipe flange connection technology, and in particular to a flange connection device for installing large circular pipes. Background Technology
[0002] According to Chinese Patent No. CN219767254U, a flat flange installation welding fixture for a large circular pipe is disclosed. The flat flange installation welding fixture for a large circular pipe includes: a base; two fixing blocks, two of which are fixedly connected to the top of the base at one side front and back positions, a support plate is rotatably connected to the adjacent side of the two fixing blocks, and a first fixing frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate near one side.
[0003] The aforementioned comparative documents and existing technologies have the following technical problems: When using flange connections for the installation of large circular pipes, the traditional flange connection process is inefficient, lacks precision, and is inconvenient to operate, and requires staff to be online throughout the installation process. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a flange connection device for installing large circular pipes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a flange connection device for installing large circular pipes, comprising a base, an electric rod on the top of the base, a connecting rod on the top of the electric rod, a clamping assembly on the top of the connecting rod, laser ranging sensors on both sides of the top of the clamping assembly, a circular pipe at the center of the top of the clamping assembly, and a flange at one end of the circular pipe.
[0006] Preferably, the base is equipped with a fine-tuning motor and a controller, and the fine-tuning motor is electrically connected to the electric rod and the controller is electrically connected to the electric rod.
[0007] Preferably, the electric rod and the connecting rod are connected by welding, and the top of the base is provided with a moving groove, the electric rod being provided inside the moving groove.
[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping arm, the bottom end of which is provided with an adjusting shaft, and the inner wall of the clamping arm is provided with a rubber pad.
[0009] Preferably, the clamping arm is made of high-strength alloy steel, and the bottom of the rubber pad is provided with an adjustable connecting device. The rubber pad is located between the clamping arm and the circular pipe.
[0010] Preferably, laser rangefinders are provided on the top of both sides of the clamping arm, the laser rangefinders are connected to the clamping arm by bolts, and the laser rangefinders are electrically connected to the controller.
[0011] Preferably, the flange is embedded in the circular pipe, and the circular pipes are horizontally connected to each other via flanges.
[0012] Beneficial effects
[0013] In this utility model, a clamping device is adopted, which is a clamping arm made of high-strength alloy steel. Its opening and closing action is controlled by an adjusting shaft. The inner side of the clamping arm is equipped with an adjustable rubber pad, which can effectively increase the friction with the circular pipe, ensuring that the circular pipe is stable and does not shift during the connection process, and also avoid damage to the outer wall of the circular pipe.
[0014] In this invention, a laser rangefinder and an electric rod are used. The laser rangefinder can accurately measure the relative positional deviation between two circular pipe flanges to be connected. After the data is transmitted to the control system, the fine-tuning motor in the base automatically adjusts the axial and radial positions of the circular pipe according to the instructions of the electric rod, so as to achieve high-precision alignment of the flange. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the single circular pipe connection device of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a right view of the single circular pipe connection device of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is the left view of the present invention.
[0020] Legend:
[0021] 1. Base; 2. Electric rod; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Clamping assembly; 401. Clamping arm; 402. Adjusting shaft; 403. Rubber pad; 5. Laser rangefinder sensor; 6. Circular pipe; 7. Flange. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in the implementation plan without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific Implementation Example 1:
[0025] Reference Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a flange connection device for installing large circular pipes, including a base 1. An electric rod 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1. A fine-tuning motor and a controller are located inside the base 1. The fine-tuning motor and the electric rod 2, as well as the controller and the electric rod 2, are electrically connected. A connecting rod 3 is mounted on the top of the electric rod 2, and the electric rod 2 and the connecting rod 3 are connected by welding. A moving groove is located on the top of the base 1, and the electric rod 2 is located inside the moving groove. A clamping assembly 4 is mounted on the top of the connecting rod 3. The clamping assembly 4 includes an arc-shaped clamping arm 401, an adjusting shaft 402 at the bottom end of the clamping arm 401, and a rubber pad 403 on the inner wall of the clamping arm 401. Laser rangefinders 5 are mounted on both sides of the top of the clamping assembly 4. The laser rangefinders 5 are connected to the clamping arm 401 by bolts and are electrically connected to the controller. The laser rangefinders 5 can accurately measure distances between the clamping arm and the controller. The relative positional deviation between the flanges 7 and two circular pipes 6 to be connected is measured. After the data is transmitted to the control system, the fine-tuning motor in the base 1 automatically adjusts the axial and radial positions of the circular pipes 6 according to the command electric rod 2 to achieve high-precision centering of the flanges 7. Laser rangefinders 5 are provided on the top of both sides of the clamping arm 401. The circular pipe 6 is located at the top center of the clamping assembly 4. One end of the circular pipe 6 is provided with a flange 7, which is embedded in the circular pipe 6. The circular pipes 6 are horizontally connected to each other through the flanges 7. The clamping assembly 4 is used, and the clamping arm 401 is made of high-strength alloy steel. Its opening and closing action is controlled by the adjusting shaft 402. The inner side of the clamping arm 401 is equipped with an adjustable rubber pad 403, which can effectively increase the friction with the circular pipe 6, ensure that the circular pipe 6 is stable and does not shift during the connection process, and avoid damage to the outer wall of the circular pipe 6. Specific Implementation Example 2:
[0027] Reference Figure 1The bolt installation between flanges 7 is too slow by manual operation. A bolt tightening assembly can be set up, including an electric torque wrench and a bolt delivery rail. The electric torque wrench can automatically complete the bolt tightening operation according to the preset torque value, ensuring that the tightening force of each bolt is uniform and consistent, avoiding the problem of poor sealing of flange 7 due to uneven bolt tightening. The bolt delivery rail can automatically deliver the bolts to the installation position, improving the efficiency of bolt installation.
[0028] In summary:
[0029] 1. The use of clamping component 4 realizes automated operation process and fastening function, which greatly shortens the connection time of large circular pipe flange 7 and improves connection quality;
[0030] 2. By using a laser rangefinder 5 and an electric pole 2, high-precision centering is achieved after measurement by the laser rangefinder 5 and centering by the electric pole 2.
[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flange connecting apparatus for large circular pipeline installation comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with an electric rod (2), the top of the electric rod (2) is provided with a connecting rod (3), the top of the connecting rod (3) is provided with a holding assembly (4), the holding assembly (4) comprises a circular-arc holding arm (401), the bottom end of the holding arm (401) is provided with an adjusting shaft (402), the inner wall of the holding arm (401) is provided with a rubber pad (403), the top of the holding assembly (4) is provided with a laser ranging sensor (5) on both sides, the top of the holding assembly (4) is provided with a circular pipe (6) in the center, one end of the circular pipe (6) is provided with a flange (7).
2. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the base (1) is provided with a fine-tuning motor and a controller, the fine-tuning motor and the controller are electrically connected with the electric rod (2).
3. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric rod (2) and the connecting rod (3) are connected by welding, the top of the base (1) is provided with a moving groove, the inside of the moving groove is provided with the electric rod (2).
4. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The holding arm (401) is made of high-strength alloy steel.
5. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the rubber pad (403) is provided with an adjustable connecting device, the rubber pad (403) is located between the holding arm (401) and the circular pipe (6).
6. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the holding arm (401) is provided with a laser ranging sensor (5) on both sides, the laser ranging sensor (5) and the holding arm (401) are connected by bolts, and the laser ranging sensor (5) and the controller are electrically connected.
7. A flange connection apparatus for large circular pipe installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange (7) is embedded in the circular pipe (6), and the circular pipe (6) and the circular pipe (6) are connected by the flange (7).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Flat flange mounting and welding tool for large pipeline
CN219767254U