Ball storage barrel for piston type gas well ball injection
By using a split-type ball storage cylinder structure and adjustment mechanism, the adaptability problem of fixed ball storage cylinder length is solved, and the flexible adjustment of ball storage cylinder length and cavity depth is realized, which improves the stability and applicability of bubble ball feeding.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing piston-type gas well ball-dropping device has a fixed length of ball storage tank, which cannot be adjusted according to different environmental requirements, resulting in low adaptability.
A split-type ball storage cylinder structure is designed, which combines telescopic protective components and adjustment mechanisms to allow for adjustment of the distance between the upper and lower cylinders and the depth of the cavity. The corrugated pipe and guide mechanism ensure stable feeding of the volleyballs.
It enables flexible adjustment of the length and cavity depth of the ball storage cylinder, improving the adaptability of the ball storage cylinder and the stability of the bubble ball feeding.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gas well ball dropping, particularly relates to a ball storage cylinder for piston type gas well ball dropping. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the long-term development of gas reservoir, the formation energy is continuously reduced and the condensate water is continuously separated out, resulting in the increase of liquid accumulation in the gas well. In order to solve the problem of affecting production due to wellbore liquid accumulation, the commonly used measure is to drop foam balls into the wellbore. The foam balls are not easy to be stuck during falling and can sink to a deep position in the wellbore. The foam balls dissolve from inside to outside, and the water carried by the foam is discharged from the wellbore to the ground along with the gas flow, achieving the purpose of stable production and increased production by discharging wellbore liquid.
[0003] In the prior art, through consulting relevant information, it is understood that the piston type gas well head ball device used at present generally has a ball storage cylinder assembled thereon. The ball storage cylinder is used to store most foam balls on the ball dropping device to meet the continuous ball dropping requirement. For example, the piston type gas well automatic ball dropping device disclosed in the utility model patent with the authorization announcement number CN216429583U has a ball storage cylinder installed at the ball dropping wheel position of the valve body to store foam balls.
[0004] However, the ball storage cylinder used on the ball dropping device at present is generally an integral hollow cylindrical body. The number of foam balls that can be stored in the ball storage cylinder is fixed and cannot be adjusted. In actual use, the ball storage cylinder needs to be selected according to the use environment and the required number of foam balls, and a ball storage cylinder with a corresponding length is selected. Therefore, a single length of ball storage cylinder cannot meet the use requirement of the ball dropping device in multiple environments, and the adaptability is low. Therefore, the present application provides a ball storage cylinder for piston type gas well ball dropping, which has an adjustable foam ball storage space. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model aims to provide a ball storage cylinder for piston type gas well ball dropping to solve the problems in the above background technology.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a ball storage cylinder for piston type gas well ball dropping, comprising a ball storage cylinder, wherein the ball storage cylinder comprises:
[0007] A lower cylinder body is fixedly installed with an assembly flange at the bottom end, and the assembly flange is used for fixed assembly of the ball storage cylinder on the ball dropping device.
[0008] An upper cylinder body is arranged at one end of the lower cylinder body away from the assembly flange, and the lower cylinder body and the upper cylinder body are both hollow cylindrical bodies with both ends communicated.
[0009] Adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is arranged in the side wall position of upper cylinder and lower cylinder, the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the interval between upper cylinder and lower cylinder;
[0010] Telescopic protection assembly, the telescopic protection assembly is arranged in the position between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder, and the telescopic protection assembly is used for wrapping the position between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder.
[0011] Preferably, the telescopic protection assembly comprises a bellows, two ends of the bellows are fixedly connected with opposite ends of the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder respectively, and the inner diameter of the bellows is greater than the inner diameters of the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder.
[0012] Preferably, a guide mechanism is arranged between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder, and the guide mechanism is used for guiding the movement of the bubble ball between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder.
[0013] Preferably, the guide mechanism comprises straight tenon slots and straight tenon strips, the straight tenon slots are arranged in the inner wall of the lower cylinder in a plurality of and annular array spacing, one end of the straight tenon slot is communicated with one end of the lower cylinder close to the upper cylinder, the straight tenon strips are fixedly connected to one end of the upper cylinder close to the lower cylinder in a plurality of and annular array spacing, and the outer wall of the straight tenon strip is slidably connected with the inner side of the corresponding straight tenon slot.
[0014] Preferably, the adjusting mechanism comprises an internally threaded pipe body and an externally threaded rod body, the internally threaded pipe body is movably arranged at one side of the lower cylinder, the externally threaded rod body is fixedly arranged at one side of the upper cylinder, and the outer wall of the externally threaded rod body is threadedly connected with the inner side of the internally threaded pipe body.
[0015] Preferably, the end positions of the outer walls of the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder away from each other are fixedly connected with connecting seats, the connecting seat located at the side wall position of the upper cylinder is fixedly connected with one end of the externally threaded rod body away from the internally threaded pipe body, the end of the internally threaded pipe body away from the externally threaded rod body is rotatably connected with a bearing with a seat, the connecting seat located at the side wall position of the lower cylinder is fixedly connected with the bearing with a seat, and the outer wall of the internally threaded pipe body is fixedly connected with an auxiliary rotating handle.
[0016] The technical effects and advantages of the present application are as follows:
[0017] The present application discloses a split type structure of the ball storage cylinder, and the telescopic protection assembly is used for wrapping and protecting the position between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder, and the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the interval between the upper cylinder and the lower cylinder, so that the length and the cavity depth of the ball storage cylinder can be adjusted according to the use requirement, and the adaptability of the ball storage cylinder is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic view of the present application.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lower cylinder of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper cylinder of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 100, ball storage cylinder; 101, upper cylinder; 102, lower cylinder; 103, bellows; 104, straight tenon; 105, straight tenon; 200, adjusting mechanism; 201, internally threaded tube; 202, externally threaded rod; 203, connecting seat; 204, bearing with seat; 205, auxiliary handle; 300, assembly flange. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-4The diagram shows a ball storage cylinder for piston-type gas well ball launching, comprising a ball storage cylinder 100. The ball storage cylinder 100 includes a lower cylinder 102 and an upper cylinder 101. The ball storage cylinder 100 adopts a split structure of the upper cylinder 101 and lower cylinder 102, and is equipped with a telescopic protective component between them. This component maintains a closed position between the two while allowing for length adjustment, thus enabling adjustment of the length of the ball storage cylinder 100 and the depth of the ball storage space within the inner wall of the ball storage cylinder 100. This allows the ball storage cylinder 100 to adjust its length and cavity depth according to usage requirements, increasing its adaptability. A mounting flange 300 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the lower cylinder 102 for fixed assembly of the ball storage cylinder 100 onto the ball launching device. The upper cylinder 101 is located at the end of the lower cylinder 102 away from the mounting flange 300. The lower cylinder 102 and the upper cylinder... All bodies 101 are hollow cylindrical bodies with both ends connected. A telescopic protective assembly is set between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. The telescopic protective assembly is used to wrap the area between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. The telescopic protective assembly includes a corrugated pipe 103. The two ends of the corrugated pipe 103 are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, respectively. The inner diameter of the corrugated pipe 103 is larger than the inner diameter of the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. By using the corrugated pipe 103 to connect the area between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, the telescopic characteristics of the corrugated pipe 103 can be used to wrap and protect the area between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, so that the bubble bouncy balls will not deviate or leak during the process of entering the lower cylinder 102 from the upper cylinder 101, thereby improving the stability of the bubble bouncy balls in the storage cylinder 100.
[0025] Furthermore, the adjusting mechanism 200 is disposed on the side wall of the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, and is used to adjust the distance between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102; wherein, the adjusting mechanism 200 includes an internally threaded tube 201 and an externally threaded rod 202, the internally threaded tube 201 is movably disposed on one side of the lower cylinder 102, and the externally threaded rod 202 is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper cylinder 101, the outer wall of the externally threaded rod 202 being threadedly connected to the inner side of the internally threaded tube 201; in specific adjustment operations When the internal thread tube 201 is rotated manually, the external thread rod 202 remains relatively fixed with the upper cylinder 101. When the internal thread tube 201 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, it will drive the external thread rod 202 to move up or down, causing the length between the external thread rod 202 and the internal thread tube 201 to change. This allows for adjustment of the distance between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, while ensuring self-locking of the adjusted position and preventing automatic return to the original position, thus improving the stability of the adjustment.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment, connecting seats 203 are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the outer walls of the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. Fasteners are provided on both sides of the connecting seats 203 near the ball storage cylinder 100, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the connecting seats 203 from the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102 using screws. The connecting seat 203 located on the side wall of the upper cylinder 101 is fixedly connected to the end of the externally threaded rod 202 away from the internally threaded tube 201. A seated bearing 204 is rotatably connected to the end of the external threaded rod 202. A connecting seat 203 located on the side wall of the lower cylinder 102 is fixedly connected to the seated bearing 204. The seated bearing 204 allows the internal threaded tube 201 to be rotatably installed on the connecting seat 203. An auxiliary handle 205 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the internal threaded tube 201. The auxiliary handle 205 can be made of rubber or have anti-slip texture added to its outer wall to improve the comfort and convenience of manually rotating the internal threaded tube 201.
[0027] Furthermore, a guide mechanism is provided between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. This guide mechanism guides the movement of the volleyball between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102. The guide mechanism includes linear tenons 104 and linear tenons 105. Multiple linear tenons 104 are arranged in a circular array and spaced apart on the inner wall of the lower cylinder 102. One end of each linear tenon 104 is connected to the end of the lower cylinder 102 near the upper cylinder 101. Multiple linear tenons 105 are arranged in a circular array and fixedly connected to the end of the upper cylinder 101 near the lower cylinder 102. The outer wall of each linear tenon 105 is connected to the corresponding tenon. The linear tenon 104 is slidably connected inside. During the relative movement of the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, the linear tenon 105 will slide in the corresponding linear tenon 104. This can limit and guide the foam balls located in the ball storage cylinder 100, preventing the foam balls from squeezing the corrugated tube 103 and causing it to deform outward, thus affecting the stability of the feeding process. The combined use of the guiding mechanism and the corrugated tube 103 can not only wrap and shield the position between the upper cylinder 101 and the lower cylinder 102, but also limit and guide the foam balls during the feeding process, improving the stability of the foam balls feeding process.
[0028] 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 ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball deployment, comprising a ball storage tank (100), characterized in that, The ball storage cylinder (100) includes: The lower cylinder (102) has an assembly flange (300) fixedly installed at its bottom end. The assembly flange (300) is used for the fixed assembly of the ball storage cylinder (100) on the ball throwing device. The upper cylinder (101) is located at the end of the lower cylinder (102) away from the assembly flange (300). Both the lower cylinder (102) and the upper cylinder (101) are hollow cylindrical bodies with both ends connected. An adjustment mechanism (200) is provided on the side wall of the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102), and the adjustment mechanism (200) is used to adjust the distance between the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102); A telescopic protective assembly is provided between the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102) for covering the area between the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102).
2. A ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball dropping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic protective assembly includes a corrugated pipe (103), the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102), respectively. The inner diameter of the corrugated pipe (103) is larger than the inner diameters of the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102).
3. A ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball dropping according to claim 2, characterized in that, A guide mechanism is provided between the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102), which is used to guide the volleyball to move between the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102).
4. A ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball dropping according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism includes straight tenons (104) and straight tenons (105). The straight tenons (104) are multiple and arranged in a circular array at intervals on the inner wall of the lower cylinder (102). One end of the straight tenon (104) is connected to the end of the lower cylinder (102) near the upper cylinder (101). The straight tenons (105) are multiple and arranged in a circular array at intervals and are fixedly connected to the end of the upper cylinder (101) near the lower cylinder (102). The outer wall of the straight tenon (105) is slidably connected to the inner side of the corresponding straight tenon (104).
5. A ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball dropping according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjusting mechanism (200) includes an internally threaded tube (201) and an externally threaded rod (202). The internally threaded tube (201) is movably disposed on one side of the lower cylinder (102), and the externally threaded rod (202) is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper cylinder (101). The outer wall of the externally threaded rod (202) is threadedly connected to the inner side of the internally threaded tube (201).
6. A ball storage tank for piston-type gas well ball dropping according to claim 5, characterized in that, Connecting seats (203) are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the outer walls of the upper cylinder (101) and the lower cylinder (102). The connecting seat (203) located on the side wall of the upper cylinder (101) is fixedly connected to the end of the external thread rod (202) away from the internal thread tube (201). The end of the internal thread tube (201) away from the external thread rod (202) is rotatably connected to a bearing with a seat (204). The connecting seat (203) located on the side wall of the lower cylinder (102) is fixedly connected to the bearing with a seat (204). An auxiliary rotating handle (205) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the internal thread tube (201).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Piston type automatic ball throwing device for gas well
CN216429583U