Automatic volume verification system for vertical metal tank
By combining a 3D scanner and a wirelessly controlled motor, automated volume detection of vertical metal tanks has been achieved, solving the problem of tedious manual inspection, improving inspection efficiency and safety, and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for measuring the volume of vertical metal tanks mostly involve manual, point-by-point testing, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
The system employs a combination of a 3D scanner, a first rotary motor, a second rotary motor, and a wireless controller. Through a wireless module, it achieves automated volume verification of the 3D scanner. The wireless module controls the motor operation, avoiding wiring tangling, and the scanner is fixed to a metal can for testing using an electromagnetic chuck.
It has enabled automated volume detection of vertical metal tanks, improving detection efficiency and safety while reducing costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of detection, specifically relates to a vertical metal tank automatic volume calibration system. BACKGROUND
[0002] Metal tank is a kind of device for storing goods, for example, vertical metal tank, its top opening, vertical cylindrical steel welded storage tank is widely used as important oil and gas storage facilities in petrochemical industry crude oil, oil products, sewage and other liquid storage.According to different needs, select different volume of metal tank, but the existing detection is artificial point detection, very cumbersome, therefore, it is very important to obtain a vertical metal tank automatic volume calibration system. CONTENT OF UTILITY MODEL
[0003] To solve the above at least one technical problem, the utility model provides a vertical metal tank automatic volume calibration system, including three-dimensional scanner, including top seat, the first rotating motor of being fixed in top seat, the output shaft of first rotating motor is fixedly connected top seat, first rotating motor is fixed on the turntable, two supports are fixed on the turntable, the both sides of three-dimensional scanner are fixed with the rotation connection of support pivot, the second rotating motor is fixed on the turntable, one of the pivot passes through one of the support and is fixedly connected with driven gear, the driving gear is fixed on the second rotating motor, the driving gear and driven gear engage, when three-dimensional scanner works, top seat is configured at the top entrance of vertical metal tank, to make three-dimensional scanner be in the top of vertical metal tank;
[0004] Still include controller, the input of controller electric connection three-dimensional scanner, the output of controller electric connection first rotating motor and second rotating motor, the controller is fixed on the turntable.
[0005] The controller is also connected with wireless module.
[0006] Through the above technical scheme, the first rotating motor, second rotating motor and three-dimensional scanner of the utility model will not be entangled because of wiring when working, that is, the utility model only needs motor forward rotation, does not need to reverse, reduces cost investment.And the utility model can control the output work of controller through wireless module, that is, control the work of three-dimensional scanner, first rotating motor and second rotating motor, and volume data can be transmitted through wireless module.
[0007] Another pivot center is provided with a wire passage, and a communication passage is formed in the support and communicated with the wire passage, and the wire of the three-dimensional scanner is connected with the controller through the wire passage and the communication passage.
[0008] The spring probe is fixed in the lead wire channel, and the spring probe is electrically connected with the controller through the lead wire.
[0009] Through the above technical scheme, the lead wire will not be wound due to rotation.
[0010] The rotating disc is further fixed with a battery for supplying power to the controller, the first rotating motor, the second rotating motor and the three-dimensional scanner.
[0011] The support frame is fixedly connected with the top seat through the electric telescopic rod.
[0012] When in use, the utility model can be placed at the opening of the vertical metal tank, and then the electromagnetic adsorbing disc is opened to be fixed and adsorbed, and then the switch of the existing electric telescopic rod is opened to be elongated, so as to control the position of the top seat.
[0013] The three-dimensional scanner is an existing three-dimensional laser scanning radar.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the utility model is simple in structure, suitable for various vertical metal tanks, and improves safety and work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a main sectional view of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 It is a use view of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 It is a control block diagram of the utility model;
[0018] REFERENCE NUMERALS:
[0019] 1 three-dimensional scanner; 2 top seat; 3 first rotating motor; 4 output shaft of the first rotating motor; 5 rotating disc; 6 support frame; 7 rotating shaft; 8 second rotating motor; 9 driven gear; 10 driving gear; 11 inlet; 12 lead wire channel; 13 communication channel; 14 spring probe; 15 second conductive part; 16 support frame; 17 electric telescopic rod; 18 electromagnetic adsorbing disc; 19 controller; 20 wireless module; 21 metal tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] In order to make the person skilled in the art better understand the utility model, so that the scope of protection of the utility model is more clearly limited, the utility model is described in detail below with regard to some specific embodiments of the utility model. It should be noted that the following is only some specific embodiments of the utility model concept and is only a part of the utility model, and the specific and direct description of the related structure is only for the convenience of understanding the utility model, and each specific feature does not of course, directly limit the implementation scope of the utility model.
[0021] With reference to the drawings, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme, the utility model provides a kind of vertical metal tank automatic volume verification system, including three-dimensional scanner 1, including top seat 2, first rotating motor 3 being fixed in top seat 2, the output shaft 4 of first rotating motor is fixedly connected top seat 2, first rotating motor 3 is fixed on carousel 5, two supports 6 are fixed on carousel 5, the rotation axis 7 of rotation connection with support 6 is fixed on the both sides of three-dimensional scanner 1, second rotating motor 8 is fixed on carousel 5, one of the rotation axis 7 is fixedly connected with driven gear 9 after passing through one of support 6, driving gear 10 is fixed on second rotating motor 8, the driving gear 10 and driven gear 9 are engaged, when three-dimensional scanner 1 works, top seat 2 is configured at the top entrance 11 of vertical metal tank 21, so that three-dimensional scanner 1 is at the top of vertical metal tank 21;
[0022] Still including controller 19, the input end of the controller 19 is electrically connected with the three-dimensional scanner 1, the output end of controller 19 is electrically connected with the first rotating motor 3 and second rotating motor 8, and the controller 19 is fixed on carousel 5.
[0023] The controller 19 is also connected with wireless module 20.
[0024] Through the above technical scheme, the first rotating motor 3, second rotating motor 8 and three-dimensional scanner 1 of the utility model will not be entangled due to wiring when working, that is, the utility model only needs motor forward rotation, without reversing, reduces cost investment.And the utility model can control the output work of controller 19 by wireless module 20, that is, control the work of three-dimensional scanner 1, first rotating motor 3 and second rotating motor 8, and volume data can be transmitted by wireless module 20.
[0025] Another rotation axis 7 is provided with a wire channel 12 in the center, and a communication channel 13 is provided on the support 6 and communicates with the wire channel 12, and the wiring of the three-dimensional scanner 1 is electrically connected with the controller by passing through the wire channel 12 and the communication channel 13.
[0026] For example, the wiring of the three-dimensional scanner 1, the spring probe 14 is fixed in the wire channel 12, the wiring of the three-dimensional scanner 1 is electrically connected to the spring probe 14, the second conductive part 15 is fixed in the communication channel 13, the spring probe 14 is in contact with the second conductive part 15, and the second conductive part 15 is electrically connected to the controller through the conductive wire. The second conductive part 15 is, for example, a conductive sheet.
[0027] Through the above technical scheme, the wire will not be wound due to rotation. The conductive wire of the first rotating motor 3 and the second rotating motor 8 can be distributed inside the rotating disc 5 or connected to the controller 19 on the surface of the rotating disc 5. The conductive wire passes through the inside of the rotating disc 5 and then passes out to be electrically connected to the controller 19.
[0028] The rotating disc 5 also has a battery for supplying power to the controller 19, the first rotating motor 3, the second rotating motor 8, and the three-dimensional scanner 1.
[0029] It also includes a support frame 16 which is fixedly connected to the top base 2 by an electric telescopic rod 17. The support frame 16 is fixed with an electromagnetic suction plate 18 at the bottom of the support leg.
[0030] When in use, the utility model can be placed at the opening of the vertical metal tank 21, and then the electromagnetic suction plate 18 is opened for fixation and adsorption. Then the switch of the existing electric telescopic rod 17 is turned on to extend, so as to control the position of the top base 2. The top base 2 is placed at the opening of the vertical metal tank 21, and then a start signal can be sent to the controller 19 through a wireless signal to turn on the three-dimensional scanner 1, the first rotating motor 3, and the second rotating motor 8.
[0031] The three-dimensional scanner 1 is an existing three-dimensional laser scanning radar.
[0032] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of simple structure, adaptation to various vertical metal tanks 21, and improvement of safety and work efficiency.
[0033] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, article or equipment / device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or inherent to the process, article or equipment / device.
[0034] In the description of the utility model, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and other terms indicating direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is merely for the convenience of description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] So far, the technical scheme of the utility model has been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to related technical features without deviating from the principles of the utility model, and the technical schemes after these changes or replacements will all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An automated volume verification system for vertical metal cans, comprising a three-dimensional scanner (1), characterized in that: Includes a top seat (2), a first rotary motor (3) fixed on the top seat (2), the output shaft (4) of the first rotary motor is fixedly connected to the top seat (2), the first rotary motor (3) is fixed on a turntable (5), two brackets (6) are fixed on the turntable (5), and rotating shafts (7) that are rotatably connected to the brackets (6) are fixed on both sides of the 3D scanner (1). A second rotary motor (8) is fixed on the turntable (5), and a driven gear (9) is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts (7) after passing through one of the brackets (6). A driving gear (10) is fixed on the second rotary motor (8). The driving gear (10) and the driven gear (9) mesh. When the 3D scanner (1) is working, the top seat (2) is positioned at the top entrance (11) of the vertical metal can (21) so that the 3D scanner (1) is positioned on the top of the vertical metal can (21). It also includes a controller (19), the input of which is electrically connected to the 3D scanner (1), the output of which is electrically connected to the first rotary motor (3) and the second rotary motor (8), and the controller (19) is fixed on the turntable (5).
2. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: Another rotating shaft (7) has a wire channel (12) at its center, and a connecting channel (13) connected to the wire channel (12) is provided on the bracket (6). The wiring of the three-dimensional scanner (1) passes through the wire channel (12) and the connecting channel (13) and is electrically connected to the controller.
3. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (5) is also fixed with a battery for powering the controller (19), the first rotary motor (3), the second rotary motor (8), and the 3D scanner (1).
4. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame (16), which is fixedly connected to the top seat (2) by an electric telescopic rod (17).
5. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the support feet of the support frame (16) is fixed with an electromagnetic chuck (18).
6. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (19) is also connected to a wireless module (20).
7. The automated volume verification system for vertical metal tanks according to claim 6, characterized in that: The three-dimensional scanner (1) is a three-dimensional laser scanning radar.