Metallographic microscope equipment
By designing a metallographic microscope for pressure equipment, and utilizing a track assembly and control device to achieve automatic movement and imaging of the metallographic microscope, the problem of obtaining high-quality images in confined environments is solved, thus improving efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520424940.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-10
AI Technical Summary
In a closed testing environment, it is difficult for technicians to efficiently obtain high-quality microscopic images of metallic materials, and the operation time is relatively long.
Design a metallographic microscope device, including a track assembly, a drive assembly, a metallographic microscope, an imaging device, and a control device. The metallographic microscope and imaging device are moved on a pressure-bearing device by the track assembly, so as to achieve efficient imaging without manual operation.
It reduces the operation time of technicians in confined spaces and improves the efficiency of obtaining high-quality microscopic images of metallic materials.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metallographic testing technology, and in particular to a metallographic microscope device. Background Technology
[0002] On-site metallographic examination is an effective method for understanding the microstructure of pressure-bearing equipment's metallic materials without disrupting the continuity of the materials themselves. A qualified micrograph of the metallic material should clearly reflect the true microstructure of the pressure-bearing equipment's metallic materials.
[0003] However, in actual on-site metallographic testing, the testing environment is quite complex and harsh, and technicians may feel uncomfortable after staying in a closed metal container for a long time. As a result, it is often difficult to obtain high-quality microstructure images of metal materials efficiently during metallographic testing. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a metallographic microscope device that aims to reduce the time technicians spend operating in a confined space and improve the efficiency of obtaining high-quality microscopic images of metallic materials.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a metallographic microscope for on-site inspection of pressure equipment, comprising:
[0006] The track assembly includes a first guide rail, a first slide, a second guide rail, and a second slide. The first guide rail is used to fix the track to a pressure-bearing device. The first slide is movably disposed on the first track along a first horizontal direction. The second guide rail is disposed on the first slide, and the second slide is movably disposed on the second track along a second horizontal direction.
[0007] The driving assembly includes a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member is used to drive the first slide, and the second driving member is used to drive the second slide;
[0008] A metallographic microscope, mounted on the second slide, is used to magnify the metallographic structure of the pressure-bearing equipment;
[0009] An imaging device, wherein the camera end of the imaging device is positioned facing the metallographic microscope for photographing the magnified metallographic structure; and...
[0010] A control device is electrically connected to the drive assembly and the imaging device respectively, to adjust the position of the metallurgical microscope and control the imaging device to take pictures.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first guide rail includes:
[0012] Magnetic base for adhering to the metal pipes of the pressure-bearing equipment; and,
[0013] A metal plate is disposed on the magnetic base, and a sliding groove extending along a first horizontal direction is formed on the metal plate. The first slide is movably disposed within the sliding groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, the metal plate has a limiting area reserved at both ends of the sliding groove in the first horizontal direction.
[0015] In one embodiment, two magnetic bases are provided, and the two magnetic bases are disposed at both ends of the metal plate in a first horizontal direction.
[0016] In one embodiment, the first guide rail further includes:
[0017] Two baffles are respectively disposed on both sides of the magnetic base in the second horizontal direction.
[0018] In one embodiment, multiple second guide rails are provided, and the multiple second guide rails are spaced apart in a first horizontal direction to form a detection area between two adjacent second guide rails.
[0019] In one embodiment, a connector is provided between two adjacent first guide rails, and the connector is detachably connected to at least one first guide rail.
[0020] In one embodiment, the illumination lamp is disposed on one side of the metallurgical microscope; and / or,
[0021] The camera is provided on one side of the metallurgical microscope; and / or,
[0022] The metallurgical microscope equipment also includes a power module.
[0023] In one embodiment, the metallurgical microscope is movably mounted relative to the second slide in the vertical direction.
[0024] In one embodiment, the metallurgical microscope further includes a telescopic device disposed between the second slide and the metallurgical microscope. The control device is electrically connected to the telescopic device to control the telescopic device to drive the metallurgical microscope to move in a third direction.
[0025] In the technical solution of this utility model, by installing the track assembly on the pressure-bearing equipment, the first slide and the second slide can move in two directions in the horizontal direction, thereby adjusting the metallographic microscope located on the second slide to move accordingly. Therefore, the metallographic structure at different locations within the pressure-bearing equipment can be magnified. The control device controls the drive assembly to operate the first and second drive components, driving the first and second slides to the desired positions. Then, the imaging device is controlled to capture the magnified metallographic structure after being examined by the metallographic microscope. That is, operators do not need to enter the pressure-bearing equipment to perform the imaging work, reducing the time technicians spend operating in confined spaces and improving the efficiency of obtaining high-quality microscopic images of metallic materials. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a metallurgical microscope device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle track assembly;
[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Top view of the first track in the middle;
[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Side view of the first track.
[0031] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0032] 100. Metallurgical microscope equipment;
[0033] 1. Track assembly; 11. First guide rail; 111. Magnetic base; 112. Metal plate; 1121. Sliding groove; 1122. Limiting area; 113. Baffle; 12. First slide; 13. Second guide rail; 14. Second slide; 15. Connector;
[0034] 2. Metallurgical microscope;
[0035] 3. Filming equipment;
[0036] 4. Lighting;
[0037] 5. Camera;
[0038] 6. Power supply module;
[0039] 7. Telescopic device.
[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0042] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0043] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0044] On-site metallographic examination is an effective means of understanding the microstructure of pressure-bearing equipment's metallic materials without disrupting their continuity. A qualified micrograph of the metallic material should clearly reflect its true microstructure. However, in actual on-site metallographic examinations, the complex and harsh environment, coupled with the discomfort experienced by technicians prolonged exposure to enclosed metal containers, often makes it difficult to obtain high-quality micrographs of the metallic materials efficiently.
[0045] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a metallurgical microscope 2 device 100 for on-site inspection of pressure equipment, including a track assembly 1, a drive assembly, a metallurgical microscope 2, an imaging device 3, and a control device; the track assembly 1 includes a first guide rail 11, a first slide 12, a second guide rail 13, and a second slide 14. The first guide rail 11 is fixed to the pressure equipment, the first slide 12 is movably disposed on the first track along a first horizontal direction, the second guide rail 13 is disposed on the first slide 12, and the second slide 14 is movably disposed along a second horizontal direction. On the second track; the driving assembly includes a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member being used to drive the first slide 12, and the second driving member being used to drive the second slide 14; the metallographic microscope 2 is disposed on the second slide 14 to magnify the metallographic structure of the pressure-bearing equipment; the camera end of the imaging device 3 is disposed facing the metallographic microscope 2 to photograph the magnified metallographic structure; the control device is electrically connected to the driving assembly and the imaging device 3 respectively to adjust the position of the metallographic microscope 2 and control the imaging device 3 to take pictures.
[0046] In the technical solution of this utility model, by installing the track assembly 1 on the pressure-bearing equipment, the first slide 12 and the second slide 14 can move in two directions in the horizontal direction, thereby adjusting the metallographic microscope 2 located on the second slide 14 to move accordingly. Therefore, the metallographic structure at different positions inside the pressure-bearing equipment can be magnified. The control device controls the drive assembly to make the first drive member and the second drive member work, driving the first slide 12 and the second slide 14 to the desired position. Then, the imaging device 3 is controlled to capture the metallographic structure magnified by the metallographic microscope 2. That is, the operator can complete the metallographic inspection without entering the pressure-bearing equipment. This reduces the time that technicians spend operating in a confined space and improves the efficiency of obtaining high-quality microstructure images of metal materials.
[0047] It is understandable that the first guide rail 11 can be fixed to the pressure-bearing equipment by means of adhesion, magnetic attraction, or its own weight, in order to reduce damage to the metallographic structure within the pressure-bearing equipment. Since pressure-bearing equipment, such as pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks, or some of their components, are made of ferromagnetic materials, including iron, nickel, cobalt, and their alloys, these materials have strong magnetization capabilities and are easily magnetized under the influence of an external magnetic field, thus exhibiting magnetism and being attracted by magnets. For example, steel is often used as the main structural material because it is not only strong, wear-resistant, and relatively inexpensive, but also has good corrosion resistance for many working environments (such as the chemical, oil, and gas industries). When these steel materials contain a certain proportion of iron, they possess magnetic properties and can therefore be attracted by magnets. Therefore, in one embodiment, the first guide rail 11 includes a magnetic base 111 and a metal plate 112. The magnetic base 111 is used to adhere to the metal pipe of the pressure-bearing equipment. The metal plate 112 is disposed on the magnetic base 111, and a sliding groove 1121 extending along a first horizontal direction is formed on the metal plate 112. The first slide 12 is movably disposed within the sliding groove 1121. This arrangement allows the metallurgical microscope 2 and the imaging device 3 to remain stable throughout the inspection process due to the strong magnetism of the magnetic base 111 adhering to the metal pipe of the pressure-bearing equipment, thereby improving the clarity and accuracy of the metallographic images captured by the imaging device 3. By fixing the metal plate 112 to the magnetic base 111, and providing the sliding groove 1121 extending along a first horizontal direction on its surface, the first slide 12 is allowed to move freely within the groove to adjust the position of the metallurgical microscope 2.
[0048] It is understood that the first and second driving components can be linear drives (e.g., cylinders, electric linear actuators) or driven by a rotary motor via a transmission assembly (e.g., a lead screw drive assembly). Since the first slide 12 can move along the first horizontal direction within the sliding groove 1121 when driven by the first driving component, to reduce the first slide 12 from exceeding its movement range, in one embodiment, the metal plate 112 is provided with limiting regions 1122 at both ends of the sliding groove 1121 in the first horizontal direction. This arrangement, by providing limiting regions 1122 at both ends of the sliding groove 1121 in the first horizontal direction, effectively prevents the first slide 12 from exceeding its predetermined movement range, thus improving the safety and reliability of the movement of the first slide 12.
[0049] It is understood that the metal plate 112 can be directly mounted on the magnetic base 111, or additional fasteners can be used to mount the metal plate 112 onto the magnetic base 111. Specifically, in one embodiment, two magnetic bases 111 are provided, positioned at both ends of the metal plate 112 in a first horizontal direction. This arrangement provides a more uniform magnetic attraction force, allowing the metal plate 112 to be more stably fixed on the magnetic base 111 in the horizontal direction, reducing offset or wobbling caused by unilateral magnetic force or uneven force, and improving overall stability.
[0050] In one embodiment, the first guide rail 11 further includes two baffles 113, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the magnetic base 111 in the second horizontal direction. This arrangement provides an additional safety barrier, preventing external impurities from entering the interior of the first guide rail 11, thereby ensuring operational accuracy.
[0051] In one embodiment, multiple second guide rails 13 are provided, spaced apart in a first horizontal direction, to form a detection area between adjacent second guide rails 13. This arrangement of multiple second guide rails 13, spaced apart in the first horizontal direction, improves stability during movement via the second slide blocks 14 on two second guide rails 13. Simultaneously, the detection area formed between two second guide rails 13 allows the metallurgical microscope 2 to operate.
[0052] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a connector 15 is provided between two adjacent first guide rails 11, and the connector 15 is detachably connected to at least one first guide rail 11. This arrangement, with the connector 15 providing a detachable connection between adjacent first guide rails 11, allows users to flexibly adjust the number and layout of the guide rails according to actual needs, enhancing the adaptability and portability of the equipment, and making it particularly suitable for pressure-bearing equipment of different sizes and shapes.
[0053] In one embodiment, an illumination lamp 4 is provided on one side of the metallurgical microscope 2; thus, the illumination lamp 4 can illuminate the visibility of the sample surface features, especially in cases of insufficient ambient light, ensuring optimal observation conditions. In one embodiment, a camera 5 is provided on one side of the metallurgical microscope 2; thus, the camera 5 can observe the position of the metallurgical microscope 2 within the pressure-bearing device, ensuring that the sample to be tested is in the correct observation position, reducing observation errors caused by improper positioning. In one embodiment, the metallurgical microscope 2 device 100 also includes a power module 6. Thus, the built-in power module 6 ensures that the device can operate independently without an external power source, improving the applicability of the device.
[0054] In one embodiment, the metallurgical microscope 2 is movably mounted relative to the second slide 14 in the vertical direction. This configuration allows for better focusing on different sample surfaces by adjusting the height of the metallurgical microscope 2. Further, in one embodiment, the metallurgical microscope 2 also includes a telescopic device 7, disposed between the second slide 14 and the metallurgical microscope 2. The control device is electrically connected to the telescopic device 7 to control the telescopic device 7, thereby driving the metallurgical microscope 2 to move in a third direction. This configuration, controlled by the control device, allows for precise control of the metallurgical microscope 2's movement in a third direction (i.e., moving away from or closer to the sample to be observed). This achieves precise positioning in three-dimensional space, facilitating better adaptation to sample surfaces of different heights and angles, significantly improving detection accuracy, and ensuring optimal image quality for each image capture.
[0055] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A metallographic microscope for on-site inspection of pressure equipment, characterized in that, include: The track assembly includes a first guide rail, a first slide, a second guide rail, and a second slide. The first guide rail is used to fix the track to the pressure-bearing equipment. The first slide is movably disposed on the first guide rail in a first horizontal direction. The second guide rail is disposed on the first slide, and the second slide is movably disposed on the second guide rail in a second horizontal direction. The driving assembly includes a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member is used to drive the first slide, and the second driving member is used to drive the second slide; A metallographic microscope, mounted on the second slide, is used to magnify the metallographic structure of the pressure-bearing equipment; An imaging device, wherein the camera end of the imaging device is positioned facing the metallographic microscope for photographing the magnified metallographic structure; and... A control device is electrically connected to both the drive assembly and the imaging device to adjust the position of the metallurgical microscope and control the imaging device to take pictures.
2. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide rail includes: Magnetic base for adhering to the metal pipes of the pressure-bearing equipment; and, A metal plate is disposed on the magnetic base, and a sliding groove extending along a first horizontal direction is formed on the metal plate. The first slide is movably disposed within the sliding groove.
3. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The metal plate has a limiting area reserved at both ends of the sliding groove in the first horizontal direction.
4. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Two magnetic bases are provided, and the two magnetic bases are arranged at both ends of the metal plate in the first horizontal direction.
5. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide rail also includes: Two baffles are respectively disposed on both sides of the magnetic base in the second horizontal direction.
6. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple second guide rails are provided, and the multiple second guide rails are spaced apart in the first horizontal direction to form a detection area between two adjacent second guide rails.
7. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A connector is provided between two adjacent first guide rails, and the connector is detachably connected to at least one first guide rail.
8. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An illumination lamp is provided on one side of the metallurgical microscope; and / or, A camera is provided on one side of the metallurgical microscope; and / or, The metallurgical microscope equipment also includes a power module.
9. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The metallurgical microscope is movable relative to the second slide in the vertical direction.
10. The metallurgical microscope apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The metallurgical microscope also includes a telescopic device, which is disposed between the second slide and the metallurgical microscope. The control device is electrically connected to the telescopic device to control the telescopic device to drive the metallurgical microscope to move in a third direction.