Rapid clamping tool for ultrasonic flowmeter

By designing a quick-clamping tool and utilizing a combination structure of elliptical rings, chains, and slider seats, the installation process of ultrasonic flow meters was simplified, solving the problems of complex clamp installation and slippage, improving installation efficiency, and promoting the application of flow meters in hydro-generator units.

CN223814550UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-20CHINA YANGTZE POWER
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520060968.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2026-01-20
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic flow meter fixtures are complex to install, requiring the tightening of multiple bolts and prone to stripping, making flow measurement in oil and water pipelines inconvenient.

Method used

A quick clamping tool was designed, which simplifies the installation process by using a combination of an elliptical ring, chain, slider seat and bolts, so that the flow meter can be fixed by simply tightening the bolts manually.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves installation efficiency, shortens installation time by about 40%, avoids screw stripping problems, and facilitates the application of ultrasonic flow meters in the flow measurement of oil and water pipelines of hydro-generator sets.

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Abstract

The technical problem that an ultrasonic flowmeter clamp is complex in installation is solved, and the problem that flow measurement of an oil-water pipeline is inconvenient is solved. According to the technical scheme, the rapid clamping tool for the ultrasonic flowmeter comprises the flowmeter, one side of the flowmeter is attached to and fixedly makes contact with a groove in a frame, and a plurality of oval rings are fixed to the side walls of the two sides of the frame; one side of the flowmeter is in contact with and pressed on the side wall of the steel pipe, the side wall of the other side of the steel pipe is in contact with a plurality of pressing blocks in an attached mode, the outer wall of each pressing block is in sliding attached contact with the inner wall of a groove of each sliding block base, and each pressing block is in sliding attached contact with the side wall of an I-shaped neck of a bolt.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of fixed component, concretely relates to a quick clamping tool for ultrasonic flowmeter. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing ultrasonic flowmeter clamp installation is complex, at least needs to fasten six bolts to complete the clamp installation work, and in the bolt pre-tightening process, the problems such as thread and cross head thread slipping, difficult to hole are prone to occur, which brings many inconveniences for oil-water pipeline flow measurement.

[0003] Therefore, in order to improve the clamping method of ultrasonic flowmeter, a quick clamping tool for ultrasonic flowmeter is developed, the novel holding tool can meet the normal use of four flowmeters of FD-Q10C, FD-Q20C, FD-Q32C and FD-Q50C, and under the premise of guaranteeing the clamping function, the installation efficiency is improved, and the installation time of the novel clamping tool is reduced by 40% compared with the traditional clamp, and it is universal in DN10-DN50 pipeline flow measurement scene. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem of complex ultrasonic flowmeter clamp installation and solves the problem of inconvenient oil-water pipeline flow measurement.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the application is realized by the following technical scheme:

[0006] A quick clamping tool for ultrasonic flowmeter, comprising a flowmeter, the side of the flowmeter is attached to the groove inside the contact frame, and a plurality of oval rings are fixed on the side walls of the frame;

[0007] The side of the flowmeter is in contact and pressed on the side wall of the steel pipe, the other side wall of the steel pipe is in contact and pressed on a plurality of pressure blocks, the outer wall of each pressure block is in sliding contact with the inner wall of the groove of each slider block, and the screw neck side wall of each pressure block is in sliding contact with the screw.

[0008] Each oval ring is fixedly connected with a chain.

[0009] The bolt body of the screw neck side wall is movably screwed through the bolt hole of one side wall of the slider block.

[0010] The side walls of the frame are fixed with four oval rings, and the side walls of the frame are symmetrically fixed with two oval rings.

[0011] The side walls of the slider block are fixedly provided with hooks.

[0012] The other side wall of the steel pipe is in contact and pressed on two pressure blocks.

[0013] The rubber pad is fixed on the inner wall of the groove of the contact frame on one side of the flow meter.

[0014] The length of the shank of the bolt below the I-shaped neck side wall is greater than the single elliptical ring length of the chain.

[0015] The side wall of the frame on one side is further provided with a square hole.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0017] 1. Simple structure, easy to install. The installation process only needs to connect the sliding block seat and the chain hook, and then manually tighten the locking bolt.

[0018] 2. Significantly improve the installation efficiency of the ultrasonic flow meter. Through test verification, the installation time of the new clamp is shortened by about 40% compared with the traditional clamp.

[0019] 3. The purpose of the patent is to improve the installation efficiency of the ultrasonic flow meter, and further facilitate the popularization and application of the ultrasonic flow meter in the flow measurement of the oil-water system pipeline of the hydroelectric generator set. The flow meter fast clamping tool avoids the disadvantages that the traditional clamping tool cannot be used due to frequent screw thread slipping, and shortens the time of installing the flow meter, so that the ultrasonic flow meter can be further popularized and applied in the maintenance of the hydroelectric generator set. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Fig. 1 It is a schematic diagram of a fast clamping tool for an ultrasonic flow meter.

[0021] Fig. 2 It is a left view schematic diagram of the fast clamping tool for the ultrasonic flow meter along the dotted line A in the utility model.

[0022] Fig. 3 It is a main view structural schematic diagram of the frame 1 in the utility model.

[0023] Reference signs: frame 1, circular ring 101; chain 2, pressing block 3, hook 4, sliding block seat 5, bolt 6, square hole 7, steel pipe 8, flow meter 9, rubber pad 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] It should be understood that the terms "inside, one side, the other side, both sides, below, inner wall" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0025] In addition, the description of the present new type is only the preferred embodiment of the present new type, and is not used to limit the present new type, although the present new type is described in detail with reference to the embodiments, and the technical solutions recorded in the embodiments can still be modified or equivalent replaced for the skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present new type shall be included in the protection scope of the present new type.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] As Figs. 1-3 shown, a fast clamping tool for an ultrasonic flowmeter includes a flowmeter 9, one side of the flowmeter 9 is fixedly attached to the inner wall of a groove of a frame 1, and a plurality of elliptical rings 101 are fixed on the side walls of the frame 1.

[0028] One side of the flowmeter 9 is in contact and pressed against the side wall of a steel pipe 8, and the other side of the steel pipe 8 is in contact and pressed against a plurality of pressure blocks 3, the outer wall of each pressure block 3 is in sliding contact with the inner wall of the groove of each sliding block seat 5, and the work-shaped neck side wall of each pressure block 3 is in sliding contact with a bolt 6.

[0029] Each elliptical ring 101 is fixedly connected to a chain 2.

[0030] The shank of the bolt 6 below the work-shaped neck side wall is movably screwed through a bolt hole in one side wall of the sliding block seat 5.

[0031] There are four elliptical rings 101 fixed on the side walls of the frame 1, and two elliptical rings 101 are symmetrically fixed on each side wall of the frame 1.

[0032] Hooks 4 are fixedly installed on the side walls of the sliding block seat 5.

[0033] The other side wall of the steel pipe 8 is in contact and pressed against two pressure blocks 3.

[0034] A rubber pad 10 is also fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove of the frame 1 to which one side of the flowmeter 9 is fixedly attached.

[0035] Preferably, the length of the shank of the bolt 6 below the work-shaped neck side wall is greater than the length of a single elliptical ring of the chain 2. The chain 2 is formed by a plurality of elliptical rings connected to each other.

[0036] A square hole 7 is also provided on one side wall of the frame 1.

[0037] The flowmeter 9 is an ultrasonic flowmeter, which is purchased from the FD-Q series of the Kinson Company, and the flowmeter 9 is powered by an external power supply. The type of the flowmeter 9 selected in the present patent is only for the convenience of description, and is not limited to the use of this type of instrument.

[0038] The new clamping tool is simple in structure and portable in use, and is mainly made of 304 stainless steel,

[0039] The frame 1 is sized to cooperate with the ultrasonic flow meter 9 and serves to fix the frame 1. Four elliptical rings 101 are welded and fixed on the upper surface of the frame 1 to fix the chain 2. The frame 1 is designed with rubber pads 10 at the contact position with the flow meter 9 to prevent the flow meter 9 from being abraded. The chain 2 has four chains each having a length of about 100 mm and serves to flexibly connect the frame 1 and the pressing block 3. The sliding block seat 5 is connected with the chain 2 through the hooks 4 and is provided with a bolt hole in the center to cooperate with the bolt 6. The work-shaped neck of the bolt 6 is slidably connected with the pressing block 3 and has high freedom. After the sliding block seat 5 is connected with the chain 2, the bolt 6 can be manually pre-tightened and locked until the pressing block 3 is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the pipeline of the steel pipe 8 and the flow meter 9 is fixed firmly. The sliding block seat 5 can move up and down with the tightening and loosening of the locking bolt 6. The contact surface with the pipeline is wedge-shaped and can realize the self-adaptive pressing function for different diameters of the pipeline.

[0040] The operation process of the clamping tool is briefly described as follows: when the flow rate in the DN15-DN50 pipeline is measured, the adhering matters on the surface of the steel pipe 8 are cleaned, the flow meter 9 is sleeved into the frame 1 and is placed on the upper surface of the steel pipe 8 together. The four chains 2 are vertically placed freely. At this time, the hooks 4 at both ends of the sliding block seat 5 are connected with the elliptical ring holes of the chain 2 according to the diameter of the measured steel pipe 8. The bolt 6 is manually rotated and locked. When the bolt body outside the sidewall of the work-shaped neck of the bolt 6 is screwed, the inner wall of the bolt hole of the sliding block seat 5 is screwed to interact with each other, so that the sliding block seat 5 is moved to pull the chain 2 tightly through the hooks 4. At the same time, the pressing block 3 is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the steel pipe 8, and the flow meter 9 is fixed firmly. If the signal strength of the flow meter 9 reaches the requirement, the locking bolt 6 can be stopped to complete the installation of the flow meter 9. The bolt 6 and the flow meter 9 can be directly purchased in the market.

Claims

1. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter, characterized by, It comprises a flowmeter (9) which is fixedly contacted with the groove inside the frame (1) on one side, and a plurality of elliptic rings (101) are fixed on the side walls of the frame (1) on both sides. The flowmeter (9) is contacted and pressed on the side wall of the steel pipe (8) on one side, and a plurality of pressing blocks (3) are contacted and pressed on the other side wall of the steel pipe (8), the outer wall of each pressing block (3) is slidably contacted with the inner wall of the groove of each sliding block seat (5), and each pressing block (3) is slidably contacted with the I-shaped neck side wall of the bolt (6).

2. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, Each elliptic ring (101) is fixedly connected with a chain (2).

3. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The bolt body of the bolt (6) is movably screwed through the bolt hole in the side wall of the sliding block seat (5) below the I-shaped neck side wall.

4. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The side walls of the frame (1) on both sides are fixed with four elliptic rings (101), and the side walls of the frame (1) on each side are symmetrically fixed with two elliptic rings (101).

5. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The side walls of the sliding block seat (5) on both sides are fixedly provided with hooks (4).

6. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The other side wall of the steel pipe (8) is contacted and pressed with two pressing blocks (3).

7. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the groove of the frame (1) on one side of the flowmeter (9) is further fixedly provided with a rubber pad (10).

8. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The length of the bolt body below the I-shaped neck side wall of the bolt (6) is greater than the length of the single elliptic ring of the chain (2).

9. A quick clamp tool for an ultrasonic flow meter as defined in claim 1, wherein, The side wall of the frame (1) on one side is further provided with a square hole (7).