Flange protection device

By designing a flange protection device, using a lifting rod and a limiting mechanism to secure the flange within the carrying box, the problem of flange tipping over and being damaged during transportation is solved, thus improving the stability and safety of the transportation process.

CN224061524UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31RUNLI (SUZHOU) VACUUM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

When flanges are stacked upright on pallets after being processed in the workshop, they are prone to tipping over and are easily damaged by external impacts, resulting in poor protection.

Method used

A flange protection device was designed, including a carrier box, a lifting rod, a support rod, and a limiting mechanism. The flange is slid into the carrier box by the mobility of the lifting rod, and the limiting mechanism is used to limit the flange outside the support rod to ensure that the flange does not tip over during transportation.

Benefits of technology

This ensures the stability and safety of the flange during transportation, preventing damage caused by shaking or external impacts and providing a higher level of protection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flange protection device, belongs to the technical field of flange machining, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, after flanges are machined in a workshop, a tray is used for bearing the flanges, the flanges are stacked on the tray in a vertical state, at the moment, the flanges are in an exposed state, the flanges are prone to toppling over, and the flanges can be damaged due to external impact. Comprising a bearing box, a lifting rod, a supporting rod and a limiting mechanism, a lifting groove is vertically formed in the side wall of the bearing box, the lifting rod is slidably installed in the lifting groove, and a handle is fixed to the upper portion of the lifting rod; the ends of the supporting rods are fixedly connected with the lifting rod, the supporting rods and the lifting rod are vertically distributed, multiple sets of supporting rods are distributed on the lifting rod at intervals, and a limiting mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bearing box. According to the flange protection device, a machined flange can be rapidly supported, and the flange is stably stored in the bearing box, so that the flange cannot topple due to shaking during moving and transportation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flange processing technology, and specifically relates to a flange protection device. Background Technology

[0002] A flange is a component that tightly connects the ends of two pipes or equipment using bolts and nuts, primarily serving a sealing and fixing function. It is widely used in pipeline systems in industries such as chemical, petroleum, power, and metallurgy. Based on the connection method, material, and application, flanges can be divided into several types: Slip-on flanges: Features: Connected to the pipeline via fillet weld; simple structure; low manufacturing cost. Suitable for: Connections of medium and low pressure vessels and pipelines. Butt-welded flanges: Features: Neck design; welded to the pipeline via butt welding; good sealing performance; high rigidity. Suitable for: Pipelines operating at high temperatures, high pressures, low temperatures, or containing flammable or explosive media. Socket-welded flanges: Features: The pipe end is inserted into the flange ring and welded; good rigidity; excellent sealing performance. Suitable for: Applications with pressures of 1.0-10.0 MPa. Flanges are key components used in the industrial field to connect pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment. Their design aims to ensure sealing and stability. After the flanges are processed in the workshop, they are supported by pallets. The flanges are stacked on the pallets in an upright state. At this time, the flanges are exposed and are not only easy to tip over, but also susceptible to damage from external impacts, resulting in poor protection. Therefore, the inventor proposed a flange protection device. Utility Model Content

[0003] (1) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a flange protection device, which aims to solve the problem that after the flanges are processed in the workshop, they are supported by pallets and stacked on the pallets in an upright state. At this time, the flanges are exposed and are not only easy to tip over, but also susceptible to damage from external impacts.

[0005] (2) Technical solution

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a flange protection device, comprising a carrying box, a lifting rod, a support rod, and a limiting mechanism. The carrying box has a vertically oriented lifting groove on its side wall, and the lifting rod is slidably installed inside the lifting groove. A handle is fixed above the lifting rod. The end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the lifting rod, and the support rod and lifting rod are vertically distributed, with multiple sets of support rods spaced apart on the lifting rod. A limiting mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the carrying box. An inner sliding groove is formed on the inner wall of the carrying box, communicating with the lifting groove. A side sliding rod protrudes from the side wall of the lifting rod, and the side sliding rod slides into the inner sliding groove. Thanks to the lifting rod and support rod, the processed flange can be quickly supported, and the movable lifting rod slides into the carrying box. The limiting plate on the side limits the flange fitted outside the support rod, ensuring the flange is stably housed inside the carrying box, preventing it from tipping over during transport.

[0007] Preferably, a perforation is provided above the side wall of the inner groove.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting mechanism corresponds to the perforation position, and the limiting mechanism includes a fixed block, a movable slider, a limiting block and a pull rod, wherein the fixed block is fixedly connected to the side wall of the carrier box.

[0009] Preferably, the movable slider is slidably installed against the side wall of the fixed block, and the fixed block has a sliding groove on its surface facing the movable slider, and the movable slider slides into the sliding groove.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is installed inside the sliding groove, with one end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove and the other end fixedly connected to the movable slider.

[0011] Preferably, the pull rod and the limiting block are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the movable slider, and the side slide rod is provided with limiting holes. The limiting holes are adapted to be inserted into the limiting blocks, and the limiting holes are provided at intervals above and below the side slide rod.

[0012] Preferably, the end of the support rod away from the lifting rod is provided with a threaded portion, and a limit plate is threadedly installed on the threaded portion.

[0013] (3) Beneficial effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This invention benefits from the design of the lifting rod and support rod, which allows for the rapid support of the processed flange. The lifting rod's mobility enables it to slide into the carrying box, while the side limiting plate restricts the flange's position on the outside of the support rod, ensuring stable storage within the carrying box. This prevents the flange from tipping over during transport, providing strong stability. Furthermore, the flange's retractable design, combined with the carrying box's protective features, offers greater safety and stronger protection compared to existing technologies where the flange is directly exposed on the pallet. This design is widely applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing box structure;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism.

[0021] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Carrier box; 2. Limiting plate; 3. Support rod; 4. Side slide rod; 5. Limiting hole; 6. Lifting rod; 7. Handle; 8. Lifting groove; 9. Inner slide groove; 10. Limiting mechanism; 11. Through hole; 12. Limiting block; 13. Sliding groove; 14. Moving slider; 15. Pull rod; 16. Spring; 17. Fixing block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] This specific embodiment is a flange protection device, the structural diagram of which is shown below. Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the system includes a carrying box 1, a lifting rod 6, a support rod 3, and a limiting mechanism 10. A vertical lifting groove 8 is provided on the side wall of the carrying box 1, and the lifting rod 6 is slidably installed inside the lifting groove 8. A handle 7 is fixed above the lifting rod 6. The support rod 3 has a threaded portion at its end away from the lifting rod 6, and a limiting plate 2 is threaded onto the threaded portion. The end of the support rod 3 is fixedly connected to the lifting rod 6. The support rod 3 and the lifting rod 6 are vertically distributed, and multiple sets of support rods 3 are spaced apart on the lifting rod 6. The limiting mechanism 10 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the carrying box 1.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 An inner sliding groove 9 is provided on the inner wall of the carrying box 1, which communicates with the lifting groove 8. A side sliding rod 4 protrudes from the side wall of the lifting rod 6, and the side sliding rod 4 is slidably adapted to the inner sliding groove 9. A through hole 11 is provided above the side wall of the inner sliding groove 9. The limiting mechanism 10 corresponds to the position of the through hole 11.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 The limiting mechanism 10 includes a fixed block 17, a movable slider 14, a limiting block 12, and a pull rod 15. The fixed block 17 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the carrier box 1. The movable slider 14 is slidably installed against the side wall of the fixed block 17. A sliding groove 13 is provided on the surface of the fixed block 17 facing the movable slider 14, and the movable slider 14 slides into the sliding groove 13. A spring 16 is installed inside the sliding groove 13. One end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 13, and the other end is fixedly connected to the movable slider 14. The pull rod 15 and the limiting block 12 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the movable slider 14. Limiting holes 5 are provided on the side sliding rod 4. The limiting holes 5 are adapted to the limiting block 12 and are provided at intervals above and below the side sliding rod 4.

[0026] Working principle: In use, first pull the lever 15. The lever 15 drives the movable slider 14 to slide against the fixed block 17. The movable slider 14 pushes the limiting block 12 out of the limiting hole 5. At this time, the spring 16 is compressed. Then, pull the handle 7 to pull the lifting rod 6 up. The lifting rod 6 rises along the lifting groove 8 until the limiting block 12 corresponds to the position of the limiting hole 5 below the side slide rod 4. The spring 16 returns to its original position, causing the movable slider 14 to move towards the limiting hole 5, thus inserting the limiting block 12 into the limiting hole 5. The lifting rod rises to the specified height. 6. Fix it. At this time, the support rod 3 is also moved out of the bearing box 1. The processed flanges are put into the support rod 3 one by one. After the flanges on the support rod 3 are installed, the side limit plate 2 can be threaded to tighten all the flanges. At this time, the pull rod 15 can be pulled again. The limit block 12 exits the limit hole 5 below the side slide rod 4. After losing the limit, the lifting rod 6 slides down the lifting groove 8. All the flanges are put into the bearing box 1. At this time, the limit block 12 is engaged with the limit hole 5 above, completing the storage and fixing of the lifting rod 6.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flange protection device comprising a bearing box (1), a lifting rod (6), a supporting rod (3) and a limiting mechanism (10), characterized in that, The side wall of the bearing box (1) is vertically provided with a lifting groove (8), the inside of the lifting groove (8) is slidably provided with a lifting rod (6), and the upper portion of the lifting rod (6) is fixedly provided with a handle (7). The end portion of the supporting rod (3) is fixedly connected with the lifting rod (6), the supporting rod (3) and the lifting rod (6) are vertically distributed, a plurality of groups of supporting rods (3) are distributed on the lifting rod (6) at intervals, and the outer wall of the bearing box (1) is fixedly provided with a limiting mechanism (10). The inner wall of the bearing box (1) is provided with an inner sliding groove (9), the inner sliding groove (9) is communicated with the lifting groove (8), the side wall of the lifting rod (6) is protrusively provided with a side sliding rod (4), and the side sliding rod (4) is slidably matched with the inner sliding groove (9).

2. A flange protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that The side wall of the inner sliding groove (9) is provided with a perforation (11) above.

3. A flange protection device according to claim 2, characterised in that The limiting mechanism (10) corresponds to the position of the perforation (11), the limiting mechanism (10) comprises a fixed block (17), a moving sliding block (14), a limiting block (12) and a pull rod (15), and the fixed block (17) is fixedly connected with the side wall of the bearing box (1).

4. A flange protection device according to claim 3, characterised in that The moving sliding block (14) is slidably mounted on the side wall of the fixed block (17), the surface of the fixed block (17) facing the moving sliding block (14) is provided with a sliding groove (13), and the moving sliding block (14) is slidably embedded into the inside of the sliding groove (13).

5. A flange protection device according to claim 4, characterised in that The inside of the sliding groove (13) is provided with a spring (16), one end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the sliding groove (13), and the other end is fixedly connected with the moving sliding block (14).

6. A flange protector according to claim 4, wherein The pull rod (15) and the limiting block (12) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the moving sliding block (14), the side sliding rod (4) is provided with a limiting hole (5), the limiting hole (5) is adaptively inserted with the limiting block (12), and the limiting hole (5) is provided at intervals above and below the side sliding rod (4).

7. A flange protector according to claim 1, wherein The end of the supporting rod (3) away from the lifting rod (6) is provided with a threaded portion, and the threaded portion is threadedly provided with a limiting disc (2).