Auxiliary moving device for ultrasonic probe

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ultrasonic probe auxiliary moving device which comprises telescopic long rods and a pair of bendable wheel carriers, the telescopic long rods are installed between the two bendable wheel carriers, the number of the telescopic long rods is two, and an ultrasonic probe is installed between the telescopic long rods and can slide along the telescopic long rods. And the bendable wheel frame is provided with a magnetic moving wheel. The device can ensure that the probe is always perpendicular to the weld joint during movement, and can effectively improve the detection efficiency and control the risk of missing detection of defects in detection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of detection technology, specifically relating to an ultrasonic probe auxiliary moving device. Background Technology

[0002] Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing technique widely used in various fields such as medical, industrial, automotive, and aerospace. Various welds in industrial power plant boilers require ultrasonic testing to detect internal defects, such as circumferential welds of cylinders, fillet welds of pipes, and butt welds of flat plates. When using traditional A-mode pulse-echo ultrasonic testing, the existing solution involves moving the probe in a zigzag pattern on the inspection surface. The probe's back-and-forth movement must ensure that the entire weld joint volume is scanned, and the probe must remain perpendicular to the weld during movement. The problem with this existing technology is that maintaining the probe's perpendicularity to the weld at all times requires highly skilled and experienced operators to ensure accurate probe movement. Inexperienced operators are prone to misaligning the probe with the weld, significantly increasing the risk of missed defects. Furthermore, this method greatly reduces testing efficiency and increases the workload of the operators. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an ultrasonic probe auxiliary moving device that ensures the probe remains perpendicular to the weld seam during movement. This device effectively improves detection efficiency and controls the risk of missed defects during inspection.

[0004] The embodiments of this utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] An ultrasonic probe auxiliary moving device includes a telescopic rod and a pair of flexible wheel frames. The telescopic rod is installed between the two flexible wheel frames, and there are two telescopic rods. The ultrasonic probe is installed between the telescopic rods and can slide along the telescopic rods. The flexible wheel frames are equipped with magnetic moving wheels.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible wheel frame includes a left wheel frame arm and a right wheel frame arm, one end of the left wheel frame arm and one end of the right wheel frame arm are hinged by a pivot, and the pivot is provided with a locking nut for locking the left wheel frame arm and the right wheel frame arm.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the left wheel arm and the right wheel arm are provided with a strip-shaped groove, and a slider is slidably connected in the strip-shaped groove. The end of the telescopic rod is connected to the slider, and the slider is provided with a locking structure.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking structure includes a locking bolt, the slider is provided with a wing, and the locking bolt is installed in the threaded hole of the wing. When locking the slider, the locking bolt is tightened until the locking bolt is pressed against the left wheel bracket arm or the right wheel bracket.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic rod includes a first rod and a second rod. One end of the first rod is inserted into the second rod, and the second rod is provided with a fastening bolt. When the fastening bolt is tightened, the first rod and the second rod are locked together.

[0010] The technical solution of this utility model has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0011] This invention uses an ultrasonic probe-assisted moving device to ensure that the probe remains perpendicular to the weld seam during movement, which can effectively improve detection efficiency and control the risk of missed defects during detection. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic probe auxiliary moving device in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bendable wheel frame in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the slider in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the slider in this utility model.

[0017] Icons: 1-Extendable long rod, 11-First rod, 12-Second rod, 2-Flexible wheel frame, 21-Left wheel frame arm, 22-Right wheel frame arm, 23-Spindle, 24-Magnetic moving wheel, 25-Strip groove, 26-Slider, 261-T-block, 262-Back plate, 27-Locking bolt, 3-Ultrasonic probe. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "inner" or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "configure," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-4This embodiment provides an auxiliary moving device for an ultrasonic probe, which includes a telescopic rod 1 and a pair of flexible wheel frames 2. It is suitable for a type A pulse-echo ultrasonic probe 3. Two telescopic rods 1 are provided and installed between the two flexible wheel frames 2. The ultrasonic probe 3 is placed between the two telescopic rods 1, and the ultrasonic probe 3 can slide along the telescopic rods 1. It should be noted that, to ensure stable sliding of the ultrasonic probe 3 between the two telescopic rods 1, sliding blocks can be installed on both sides of the ultrasonic probe 3. The sliding blocks are L-shaped, with their vertical sides fixed to the ultrasonic probe 3 and their horizontal sides connected to the telescopic rods 1. The telescopic rod 1 contacts the sliding mechanism. Specifically, the telescopic rod 1 includes a first rod 11 and a second rod 12. The diameter of the first rod 11 is smaller than that of the second rod 12. One end of the first rod 11 is inserted into the second rod 12, and a nut is welded to the end of the second rod 12. A fastening bolt is threadedly connected to the nut. When the length of the telescopic rod 1 needs to be adjusted, the fastening bolt is loosened. At this time, the first rod 11 and the second rod 12 are in an unlocked state. After the telescopic rod 1 is adjusted to the required length, the fastening bolt is tightened until it presses against the first rod. At this time, the first rod 11 and the second rod 12 are in a locked state.

[0025] In this embodiment, the flexible wheel frame 2 includes a left wheel frame arm 21 and a right wheel frame arm 22. One end of the left wheel frame arm 21 and one end of the right wheel frame arm 22 are hinged by a pivot 23. The pivot 23 is provided with a locking nut for locking the left wheel frame arm 21 and the right wheel frame arm 22. Magnetic moving wheels 24 are respectively installed on the left wheel frame arm 21 and the right wheel frame arm 22. In use, the flexible wheel frame 2 is magnetically attracted to the workpiece by the magnetic moving wheels 24, and the locking nut locks the pivot 23. Neither the left wheel frame arm 21 nor the right wheel frame arm 22 can rotate relative to the pivot 23. When it is necessary to adjust according to the curvature of the workpiece, the locking nut is loosened, the included angle between the left wheel frame arm 21 and the right wheel frame arm 22 is adjusted, and then the locking nut is tightened again.

[0026] In this embodiment, the telescopic rod 1 is fixed to the flexible wheel frame 2, and the distance between the two telescopic rods 1 is adjustable. Specifically, both the left wheel frame arm 21 and the right wheel frame arm 22 are provided with strip-shaped grooves 25, and a slider 26 is slidably connected within the strip-shaped grooves 25. The slider 26 includes a T-shaped block 261 and a back plate 262 connected by bolts. The slider 26 is generally I-shaped, and a through threaded hole is provided on the slider 26. The telescopic rod 1 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the slider 26. A locking structure is provided on the slider 26 to lock the slider 26 with the left wheel frame arm 21 or the right wheel frame arm 22. Specifically, the locking structure includes a locking bolt 27. The T-shaped block 261 in the slider 26 has a wing, and the locking bolt 27 is installed in the threaded hole of the wing. When locking the slider 26, the locking bolt 27 is tightened until the locking bolt 27 is pressed against the left wheel frame arm 21 or the right wheel frame.

[0027] Working principle: The length of the telescopic rod 1 is adjusted according to the distance the ultrasonic probe 3 needs to move. By adjusting the length of the rod to adapt to different moving distances, if the workpiece is a pipe, the angle between the left wheel arm 21 and the right wheel arm 22 is adjusted according to the curvature of the pipe. If the workpiece is a plate, the left wheel arm 21 and the right wheel arm 22 are adjusted to a straight line. Then, the probe auxiliary moving device is attracted to the workpiece by the magnetic moving wheel 24. The ultrasonic probe 3 is placed between the two telescopic rods 1. At this time, the probe can slide along the length of the rod. During the actual inspection, after the ultrasonic probe 3 completes one horizontal movement, the entire device is moved vertically by the magnetic moving wheel 24. This is repeated to complete the sawtooth scanning.

[0028] This invention uses an ultrasonic probe 3 with an auxiliary moving device to ensure that the probe is always perpendicular to the weld when moving, which can effectively improve detection efficiency and control the risk of missing defects during detection.

[0029] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic probe-assisted mobile device, characterized by, The device comprises a telescopic long rod and a pair of bendable wheel frames, the telescopic long rod is installed between the two bendable wheel frames, and two telescopic long rods are arranged, the ultrasonic probe is installed between the telescopic long rods and can slide along the telescopic long rods, and the bendable wheel frames are provided with magnetic moving wheels.

2. An ultrasound probe-assisted mobility device according to claim 1, wherein, The bendable wheel frame comprises a left wheel frame arm and a right wheel frame arm, one end of the left wheel frame arm and one end of the right wheel frame arm are hinged through a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is provided with a locking nut for locking the left wheel frame arm and the right wheel frame arm.

3. An ultrasound probe-assisted mobility device according to claim 2, wherein, The left wheel frame arm and the right wheel frame arm are both provided with a strip-shaped sliding groove, a sliding block is slidably connected in the strip-shaped sliding groove, and the end of the telescopic long rod is connected with the sliding block, and the sliding block is provided with a locking structure.

4. An ultrasound probe-assisted mobilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that The locking structure comprises a locking bolt, the sliding block is provided with a wing edge, the locking bolt is installed in a threaded hole of the wing edge, when the sliding block is locked, the locking bolt is tightened until the locking bolt is tightly pressed against the left wheel frame arm or the right wheel frame arm.

5. The ultrasound probe-assisted mobility device of claim 1, wherein, The telescopic long rod comprises a first rod and a second rod, one end of the first rod is inserted into the second rod, and the second rod is provided with a fastening bolt, when the fastening bolt is tightened, the first rod and the second rod are locked.

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