Ball valve testing device

By designing a ball valve testing device, which utilizes an immersion tank and automated structure to achieve automatic docking and disassembly of ball valves, the problem of increased workload and low testing efficiency caused by manual docking in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving testing efficiency and sealing performance.

CN223940463UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24SICHUAN VOLANT VALVE MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520658378.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-09

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Technical Problem

Existing ball valve sealing tests require manual installation, which increases the workload of staff and reduces testing efficiency.

Method used

Design a ball valve testing device that utilizes an immersion tank, protective shell, linear module, welding plate, movable base, and PLC controller to achieve automated docking and disassembly of the valve body, thereby improving sealing performance and testing efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated docking and disassembly of ball valves, improves testing efficiency, reduces manual operation, enhances sealing performance, and prevents air leakage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of valve detection, in particular to a ball valve testing device which comprises a soaking pool with an upward opening, a protective shell is fixedly installed at the top of the left end of the soaking pool, a through opening is formed in the bottom of the protective shell, and a linear module is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective shell. An L-shaped welding plate is fixedly installed on a sliding block in the linear module, the vertical part of the welding plate penetrates through a through opening to enable the transverse straight part of the welding plate to be located in the soaking pool, a movable base is slidably installed at the left end of the top of the welding plate, a left pipe body is fixedly installed at the top of the movable base, and a fixing base is fixedly installed at the right end of the transverse straight part of the welding plate; a right pipe body is fixedly inserted on the fixed seat, a movable plate is further slidably mounted on the transverse straight part of the welding plate, a placement seat is mounted at the top of the movable plate, and a valve body is placed on the placement seat. The valve body air tightness detection device has the following beneficial effects that the valve body to be detected can be quickly mounted on the detection device, and the air tightness of the valve body to be detected can be detected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of valve testing technology, and in particular to a ball valve testing device. Background Technology

[0002] A ball valve is a type of valve that controls the flow of fluid by rotating a ball. Its core structure consists of a valve body, a ball, a stem, and a sealing ring. Ball valves play a crucial control role in pipeline systems. Poor airtightness can lead to gas or liquid leakage. Leakage can not only affect the transport of media but also cause environmental pollution or safety accidents. Therefore, airtightness testing of ball valves is a critical quality control measure that is of great significance for ensuring the smooth operation of the entire production and use process.

[0003] Ball valve sealing performance testing devices typically use a fixed pressure test, which involves introducing a fixed pressure of gas into the inlet side of the ball valve and detecting whether there is any leakage at the outlet to determine the sealing performance. This testing method requires the valve body under test to be connected to the pipeline. Each connection and installation requires the operator to hold the valve body and fix its position and angle so that the valve body can be accurately connected to the pipeline. This increases the workload of the operator and reduces the testing efficiency of the ball valve. Therefore, this application proposes a ball valve testing device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a ball valve testing device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ball valve testing device, comprising:

[0006] The soaking tank is designed with its opening facing upwards;

[0007] The protective casing is installed at the top left end of the soaking tank, and an opening is provided at the bottom of the protective casing;

[0008] Linear module, installed on the inner wall of the protective housing;

[0009] The welding plate is set in an L-shape and installed on the sliding block in the linear module. The vertical part of the welding plate passes through the through-hole so that its horizontal part is located in the soaking tank.

[0010] A movable base is slidably set at the left end of the horizontal section of the welding plate, and a left tube is fixedly installed on the top of the movable base;

[0011] A fixing seat is fixedly installed on the right end of the horizontal section of the welding plate, and a right tube body is fixedly inserted into the fixing seat;

[0012] A movable plate is slidably mounted on the horizontal part of the welding plate. A storage seat is installed on the top of the movable plate, and a valve body is placed on the storage seat. The valve body is located between the left pipe body and the right pipe body.

[0013] The intake pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the left pipe body and communicates with its interior.

[0014] Optionally, the welding plate may also include:

[0015] The slot is opened on the horizontal part of the welding plate. The movable base and the movable plate are both located in the slot and can move left and right between them.

[0016] Two positioning rods are provided, which are fixedly installed between the two ends of the inner wall of the slot. Two through positioning holes are opened on the side of the movable base and the movable plate, and the two positioning holes on the movable base and the movable plate are respectively movably connected to the two positioning rods.

[0017] Optionally, a fixing block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable base, and a hydraulic rod is fixedly installed at the left end of the bottom of the horizontal part of the welding plate. The telescopic end of the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the fixing block at the bottom of the movable base.

[0018] Optionally, the storage seat is U-shaped, with the diameter of the bottom arc of the inner wall of the storage seat being the same as the diameter of the outer wall of the valve body, and the center of the valve body, the center of the left tube, and the center of the right tube all located on the same horizontal axis.

[0019] Optionally, flange covers are provided at both ends of the valve body, and flange covers are provided at the ends of the left and right pipes near the valve body. Sealing gaskets are provided on the inner walls of both flange covers, and the flange covers at both ends of the valve body can be inserted into the two flange covers respectively.

[0020] Optionally, the protective housing may also include:

[0021] The PLC controller is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective enclosure, and the PLC controller is linearly connected to the linear module on the inner wall of the protective enclosure.

[0022] Optionally, a groove is provided at the center of the right end of both the movable base and the movable plate, and a spring is fixedly connected in both grooves, with the right half of both springs extending to the outside of the groove.

[0023] Optionally, the soaking tank may also include:

[0024] The support legs are provided in four parts and are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the soaking pool.

[0025] The drain pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the soaking tank and connected to the bottom inside it. A sealing cap is threaded onto the end of the drain pipe.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] The valve body to be tested is placed on the base. The hydraulic rod is used to push the fixed block, causing the moving base and the left tube on top to move closer to the valve body. Then, the left tube pushes the valve body closer to the right tube. Finally, the left and right tubes can be connected and installed at both ends of the valve body. The flange covers on the right end of the left tube and the left end of the right tube, as well as the internal sealing gaskets, further enhance the sealing at the joint, preventing air leakage. The positioning rod in the slot makes the moving base and moving plate more stable during movement. The linear module can be controlled by the PLC controller, thereby adjusting the position and height of the welding plate. This allows the structure on the welding plate to be immersed in water or removed from the water surface, facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the valve body to be tested, thus improving the testing efficiency of the ball valve. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a ball valve testing device according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the left tube body, right tube body, and valve body of the ball valve testing device of this utility model on the welding plate;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ball valve testing device according to the present invention, showing the connection between the movable base, movable plate, fixed base, and welding plate.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the movable base, movable plate, and welding plate of the ball valve testing device of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable base for a ball valve testing device according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 11. Immersion tank; 12. Protective outer shell; 13. Support legs; 14. Drain pipe;

[0036] 21. Linear module; 22. Welding plate; 23. PLC controller; 24. Through port; 25. Groove;

[0037] 31. Movable base; 32. Left tube body; 33. Inlet pipe; 34. Movable plate; 35. Storage seat; 36. Valve body; 37. Fixed base; 38. Right tube body;

[0038] 41. Positioning rod; 42. Positioning hole; 43. Hydraulic rod; 44. Fixing block;

[0039] 51. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0041] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a ball valve testing device, including an upward-opening immersion tank 11, a protective shell 12 fixedly installed on the top of the left end of the immersion tank 11, a through-hole 24 opened at the bottom of the protective shell 12, a linear module 21 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective shell 12, an L-shaped welding plate 22 fixedly installed on the sliding block in the linear module 21, the vertical part of the welding plate 22 passing through the through-hole 24 so that its horizontal part is located inside the immersion tank 11, and a sliding installation on the left end of the top of the welding plate 22. There is a movable base 31, and a left tube 32 is fixedly installed on the top of the movable base 31. A fixed seat 37 is fixedly installed on the right end of the horizontal part of the welding plate 22. A right tube 38 is fixedly inserted into the fixed seat 37. A movable plate 34 is also slidably installed on the horizontal part of the welding plate 22. A storage seat 35 is installed on the top of the movable plate 34. A valve body 36 is placed on the storage seat 35. The valve body 36 is located between the left tube 32 and the right tube 38. An air intake pipe 33 that is internally connected is fixedly connected to the top of the left tube 32.

[0042] The PLC controller 23 controls the linear module 21 to move the welding plate 22 upward, so that the structure on the horizontal part of the welding plate 22 is exposed above the water surface. Then, the valve body 36 to be tested is placed on the plant base. Then, the hydraulic rod 43 is controlled to push the fixing block 44, thereby moving the moving base 31 within the slot 25. In this way, the left tube 32 will align with the left end of the valve body 36 and push the valve body 36 closer to the right tube 38. Finally, the valve body 36 can be aligned between the left tube 32 and the right tube 38. After the valve body 36 is aligned and installed, the PLC controller 23 is controlled again to move the linear module 21 to move the welding plate 22 downward. In this way, the left tube 32, the right tube 38 and the valve body 36 can be fully submerged in the water of the soaking tank 11. Finally, gas is injected into the left tube 32 through the air inlet pipe 33 and passed through the right tube 38 to check whether bubbles are generated.

[0043] See Figures 2-4A slot 25 is provided on the horizontal part of the welding plate 22. The movable base 31 and the movable plate 34 are both located in the slot 25 and can move left and right between them. Two positioning rods 41 are fixedly installed between the two ends of the inner wall of the slot 25. Two through positioning holes 42 are provided on the side of the movable base 31 and the movable plate 34. The two positioning holes 42 on the movable base 31 and the movable plate 34 are respectively movably sleeved on the two positioning rods 41. Through the two positioning rods 41 in the slot 25, the movable base 31 and the movable plate 34 can be more stable when moving in the slot 25, and the skew of the movable base 31 and the movable plate 34 can be avoided.

[0044] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 A fixing block 44 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable base 31. A hydraulic rod 43 is fixedly installed at the left end of the bottom of the horizontal section of the welding plate 22. The telescopic end of the hydraulic rod 43 is fixedly connected to the fixing block 44 at the bottom of the movable base 31. By controlling the hydraulic rod 43, the fixing block 44 can be moved, thereby moving the movable base 31 and the left tube 32 on its top. After the left tube 32 contacts the valve body 36, it can also push the valve body 36 closer to the right tube 38, and finally complete the docking installation of the left tube 32, the valve body 36 and the right tube 38.

[0045] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The storage base 35 is U-shaped, and the diameter of the bottom arc of the inner wall of the storage base 35 is the same as the diameter of the outer wall of the valve body 36. The center of the valve body 36, the center of the left tube 32, and the center of the right tube 38 are all located on the same horizontal axis. This allows the valve body 36 to be placed directly between the storage bases 35, so that the left tube 32, the valve body 36, and the right tube 38 can be precisely connected.

[0046] See Figure 4 Flange covers are provided at both ends of the valve body 36. Flange covers are provided at the ends of the left pipe body 32 and the right pipe body 38 near the valve body 36. Sealing gaskets are provided on the inner walls of the two flange covers. The flange covers at both ends of the valve body 36 can be inserted into the two flange covers respectively. By covering the flange covers at the ends of the left pipe body 32 and the right pipe body 38 with the flange covers at both ends of the valve body 36, and with the sealing gaskets inside the flange covers, the sealing performance after the three are connected can be further improved.

[0047] See Figure 1 A PLC controller 23 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective housing 12. The PLC controller 23 is linearly connected to the linear module 21 on the inner wall of the protective housing 12. By operating the PLC controller 23, the linear module 21 can be controlled to drive the welding plate 22 to adjust its position and height, thereby driving the structure on the horizontal part of the welding plate 22 to rise and fall in height.

[0048] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The center of the right end of the movable base and the movable plate 34 is provided with a groove. A spring 51 is fixedly connected in both grooves. The right half of the two springs 51 extends to the outside of the groove. When the hydraulic rod 43 retracts and drives the movable base 31 back to its original position, the spring 51 will not be squeezed and will not release its elastic force, so that the valve body 36 can be separated from the left tube 32 and the right tube 38, making it convenient to directly remove the valve body 36 from the seat 35.

[0049] See Figure 1 Support legs 13 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the soaking tank 11. A drain pipe 14 connected to the bottom of the tank is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the soaking tank 11. A sealing cap is threaded onto the end of the drain pipe 14. The support legs 13 support the soaking tank 11, which can be positioned at a suitable height. The drain pipe 14 facilitates the drainage of water from the soaking tank 11, preventing the water from becoming turbid and affecting the test observation.

[0050] Although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A ball valve testing device, characterized in that, include: The soaking tank is designed with its opening facing upwards; The protective casing is installed at the top left end of the soaking tank, and an opening is provided at the bottom of the protective casing; Linear module, installed on the inner wall of the protective housing; The welding plate is set in an L-shape and installed on the sliding block in the linear module. The vertical part of the welding plate passes through the through-hole so that its horizontal part is located in the soaking tank. A movable base is slidably set at the left end of the horizontal section of the welding plate, and a left tube is fixedly installed on the top of the movable base; A fixing seat is fixedly installed on the right end of the horizontal section of the welding plate, and a right tube body is fixedly inserted into the fixing seat; A movable plate is slidably mounted on the horizontal part of the welding plate. A storage seat is installed on the top of the movable plate, and a valve body is placed on the storage seat. The valve body is located between the left pipe body and the right pipe body. The intake pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the left pipe body and communicates with its interior.

2. The ball valve testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welding plate also includes: A slot is formed on the horizontal part of the welding plate, and the movable base and the movable plate are both located in the slot and can move left and right between them. Two positioning rods are provided, which are fixedly installed between the two ends of the inner wall of the slot. Two through positioning holes are opened on the side of the movable base and the movable plate, and the two positioning holes on the movable base and the movable plate are respectively movably connected to the two positioning rods.

3. The ball valve testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A fixing block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable base, and a hydraulic rod is fixedly installed at the left end of the bottom of the horizontal part of the welding plate. The telescopic end of the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the fixing block at the bottom of the movable base.

4. The ball valve testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage seat is U-shaped, and the diameter of the bottom arc of the inner wall of the storage seat is the same as the diameter of the outer wall of the valve body. The center of the valve body, the center of the left tube, and the center of the right tube are all located on the same horizontal axis.

5. The ball valve testing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both ends of the valve body are provided with flange covers, and the left and right pipe bodies are provided with flange covers at the ends near the valve body. Sealing gaskets are provided on the inner walls of the two flange covers. The flange covers at both ends of the valve body can be inserted into the two flange covers respectively.

6. The ball valve testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective outer shell also includes: The PLC controller is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the protective enclosure, and the PLC controller is linearly connected to the linear module on the inner wall of the protective enclosure.

7. The ball valve testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable base and the movable plate each have a groove at the center of their right ends. A spring is fixedly connected in each of the two grooves, and the right half of each spring extends to the outside of the groove.

8. The ball valve testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soaking tank also includes: The support legs are provided in four parts and are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the soaking pool. The drain pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the soaking tank and connected to the bottom inside it. A sealing cap is threaded onto the end of the drain pipe.