Steel wire rope nondestructive detector

By designing the structural components of a wire rope non-destructive testing instrument, automated testing of the continuous wire breakage signal resolution, LF detection sensitivity, and LMA quantitative accuracy of wire ropes was achieved. This solved the problems of complex manufacturing and inaccurate testing of existing testing instruments, and improved the reliability and safety of testing.

CN224137288UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17NANTONG PROD QUALITY SUPERVISION & INSPECTION INST
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANTONG PROD QUALITY SUPERVISION & INSPECTION INST
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing wire rope non-destructive testing instruments suffer from problems such as complex sample rope fabrication, inaccurate test results, and an inability to comprehensively assess the sensitivity of local defect detection and the quantitative accuracy of local metal cross-sectional area loss, leading to increased inaccuracy in testing and safety hazards.

Method used

A non-destructive testing instrument for wire ropes was designed, comprising components such as a testing probe, a displacement adjustment mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a placement groove, a placement seat, a card slot seat, a card slot, and a sheath. Automatic clamping and conveying are achieved through the coordinated operation of the clamping mechanism and the conveying mechanism. Combined with the displacement adjustment mechanism to control the movement of the testing probe, it can comprehensively detect the continuous wire breakage signal resolution, LF detection sensitivity, and LMA quantitative accuracy of wire ropes.

Benefits of technology

This enables efficient, comprehensive, and accurate performance testing of wire ropes using a non-destructive testing instrument, improving the reliability of test results and reducing safety hazards and economic losses.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steel wire rope nondestructive detector, which relates to the technical field of steel wire rope detection and comprises a displacement adjusting mechanism, a clamping and conveying mechanism, a placing groove, a placing seat, a clamping groove seat, a clamping groove, a sheath, a baffle plate and a steel bar group sample, the steel bar group sample clamping and conveying device is reasonable and simple in structure, low in production cost, convenient to install and complete in function, through cooperative operation of the clamping and conveying mechanism and the conveying mechanism, automatic clamping and conveying of a steel bar group sample for testing can be achieved, use convenience is improved, and the steel bar group sample is protected and limited through the protective sleeve; according to the utility model, different steel bars can be inserted to respectively test the continuous broken wire signal resolution, the LF detection sensitivity and the LMA quantitative accuracy of the steel wire rope nondestructive detector, so that the performance of the detector is comprehensively detected; the displacement adjusting mechanism is adopted to control the detector probe to move, magnetization and calibration of a steel bar group sample can be achieved, operation is easy and convenient, and the detection result is visual and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wire rope testing technology, and in particular to a non-destructive testing instrument for wire ropes. Background Technology

[0002] Steel wire ropes are widely used as critical load-bearing components in numerous fields such as industrial production, construction, and transportation. Their safety performance directly affects the smooth operation of production activities and the safety of personnel and equipment. Therefore, non-destructive testing of steel wire ropes is essential, and the performance of the non-destructive testing instrument for steel wire ropes determines the accuracy and reliability of the test results.

[0003] Currently, performance testing of wire rope nondestructive testing (NDT) instruments faces numerous challenges. On one hand, the fabrication of wire rope samples is complex. Artificially creating broken wire defects is not only cumbersome but also difficult to precisely control the fracture dimensions, significantly reducing the accuracy of test results. Furthermore, creating internal broken wires is extremely difficult, making it challenging to effectively test the performance of wire rope internal defect detection. On the other hand, while steel bar samples can test the quantitative accuracy of LMA (Local Metal Loss) to some extent, their function is relatively limited, failing to evaluate other key indicators such as LF (Local Defect) detection sensitivity.

[0004] In practical applications, the lack of a comprehensive, efficient, and accurate method and tool for testing the overall performance of wire rope non-destructive testing instruments makes it difficult to fully verify their performance before they are put into use. This not only increases safety hazards during the use of wire ropes but may also cause unnecessary economic losses due to inaccurate testing, such as prematurely replacing wire ropes in good condition or failing to detect potential defects in time, leading to serious accidents. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-destructive testing instrument for steel wire ropes in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, thereby solving the problem that existing testing equipment is unable to efficiently, comprehensively and accurately test the overall performance of the non-destructive testing instrument for steel wire ropes.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a technical solution: a non-destructive testing instrument for steel wire ropes, comprising a testing instrument probe, a displacement adjustment mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a placement groove, a placement seat, a slot seat, a slot, a sheath, a baffle, and a steel strip sample assembly; the bottom of the displacement adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected to the rear side of the slot seat, and the moving part of the displacement adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected to the testing instrument probe on its lower side; the clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the right side of the slot seat, and the lower right side of the clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the placement seat, with a placement groove inside the upper side of the placement seat, and a steel strip sample assembly placed inside the placement groove; the slot is opened inside the upper side of the slot seat, with a baffle at the left opening of the slot, and a sheath on the lower side of the slot.

[0007] Preferably, the displacement adjustment mechanism includes a fixed base, a motor, a fixed cover, a guide slot seat, a guide slot, a connecting arm, a slider, a screw, a locking hole seat, and a locking screw. The bottom of the fixed base is fixedly connected to the rear side of the locking hole seat, and the top of the fixed base is fixedly connected to the guide slot seat. A transverse guide slot is provided on the front side of the guide slot seat, and a fixed cover is fixedly connected to the left opening of the guide slot. The motor is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed cover. The screw is movably connected to the center of the guide slot, and the left center of the screw is fixedly connected to the right output shaft of the motor. The slider is movably connected to the inside of the guide slot, and a threaded hole in the center of the slider is connected to the screw. A connecting arm is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider. A locking hole seat is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the connecting arm, and a locking screw is movably connected to the threaded hole on the left side inside the locking hole seat. The detector probe is fixedly connected to the inside of the locking hole seat by the locking screw.

[0008] Preferably, the motor is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0009] Preferably, the specific structure of the clamping mechanism includes a conveying mechanism, an outer shell, clamping wheels, connecting seats, a connecting plate, and cylinders; the bottom of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the top of the conveying mechanism, the connecting plate is movably connected inside the outer shell, and several connecting seats are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate, with clamping wheels movably connected to the lower side of each connecting seat; several cylinders are fixedly connected to the upper side of the outer shell, and the piston rod ends of the lower side of each cylinder are fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a base, a conveying groove, a vertical chute, a conveying pulley, a belt pulley, a timing belt, and a second motor. The base has a conveying groove inside its upper side, and several vertical chutes are opened on both sides of the conveying groove. A conveying pulley is movably connected below each pair of opposite vertical chutes. A belt pulley is fixedly connected to the outside of one side of each conveying pulley, and the belt pulleys are connected to each other by a timing belt. The second motor is fixedly connected to the outside of the base, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected to the center of one side of one of the conveying pulleys.

[0011] Preferably, the second motor is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0012] Preferably, the specific structure of the steel bar sample includes a hollow tube one, a hollow tube two, and steel bars; there are several steel bars, and all of the steel bars are connected to the inner side of the sheath; the hollow tube two is located at the center of the several steel bars; and the hollow tube one is located at the edge of the several steel bars.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) This utility model has a reasonable and simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation, and complete functions. Through the coordinated operation of the clamping mechanism and the conveying mechanism, it can realize the automatic clamping and conveying of the test steel bar group sample, improve the convenience of use, and the sheath plays a protective and limiting role for the steel bar group sample.

[0014] (2) This utility model can test the continuous wire breakage signal resolution, LF detection sensitivity and LMA quantitative accuracy of the wire rope non-destructive testing instrument by inserting different steel bars, so as to comprehensively test the performance of the instrument.

[0015] (3) This utility model uses a displacement adjustment mechanism to control the movement of the detector probe, which can realize the magnetization and calibration of the steel bar sample group. The operation is simple and the test results are intuitive and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the displacement adjustment mechanism.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steel bar sample.

[0021] 1-Detector probe; 2-Displacement adjustment mechanism; 3-Clamping mechanism; 4-Placement groove; 5-Placement seat; 6-Card slot seat; 7-Card slot; 8-Sheath; 9-Baffle; 10-Steel bar sample assembly; 21-Fixed seat; 22-Motor 1; 23-Fixed cover; 24-Guide groove seat; 25-Guide groove; 26-Connecting arm; 27-Slider; 28-Screw; 29-Card hole seat; 210-Locking screw; 31-Conveying mechanism; 32-Outer shell; 33-Clamping wheel; 34-Connecting seat; 35-Connecting plate; 36-Cylinder; 311-Base; 312-Conveying groove; 313-Vertical slide; 314-Conveying groove wheel; 315-Pulley; 316-Synchronous belt; 317-Motor 2; 101-Hollow tube 1; 102-Hollow tube 2; 103-Steel bar. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this specific embodiment adopts the following technical solution: a non-destructive testing instrument for steel wire rope, including a testing instrument probe 1, and further including a displacement adjustment mechanism 2, a clamping mechanism 3, a placement groove 4, a placement seat 5, a slot seat 6, a slot 7, a sheath 8, a baffle 9, and a steel strip sample 10; the bottom of the displacement adjustment mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the slot seat 6, and the lower side of the moving part of the displacement adjustment mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the testing instrument probe 1; the clamping mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the right side of the slot seat 6, and the placement seat 5 is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the clamping mechanism 3, and the placement seat 5 has a placement groove 4 inside the upper side, and the steel strip sample 10 is placed inside the placement groove 4; the slot 7 is opened inside the upper side of the slot seat 6, the left opening of the slot 7 is provided with a baffle 9, and the lower side of the slot 7 is provided with a sheath 8.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the specific structure of the displacement adjustment mechanism 2 includes a fixed base 21, a motor 22, a fixed cover 23, a guide slot seat 24, a guide slot 25, a connecting arm 26, a slider 27, a screw 28, a locking hole seat 29, and a locking screw 210; the bottom of the fixed base 21 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the locking hole seat 6, and the top of the fixed base 21 is fixedly connected to the guide slot seat 24; the front side of the guide slot seat 24 has a transverse guide slot 25, and the left opening of the guide slot 25 is fixedly connected to the fixed cover 23; the motor 22 is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed cover 23; the... The screw 28 is movably connected to the center of the guide groove 25, and the left center of the screw 28 is fixedly connected to the right output shaft of the motor 22; the slider 27 is externally movably connected to the inside of the guide groove 25, and the threaded hole in the center of the slider 27 is connected to the screw 28; a connecting arm 26 is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider 27; a retaining seat 29 is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the connecting arm 26, and a locking screw 210 is movably connected to the threaded hole on the left side inside the retaining seat 29; the detector probe 1 is fixedly connected to the inside of the retaining seat 29 by the locking screw 210.

[0024] Among them, motor 22 is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the specific structure of the clamping mechanism 3 includes a conveying mechanism 31, an outer shell 32, a clamping wheel 33, a connecting seat 34, a connecting plate 35, and a cylinder 36. The bottom of the outer shell 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the conveying mechanism 31. The connecting plate 35 is movably connected inside the outer shell 32, and several connecting seats 34 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 35. The clamping wheel 33 is movably connected to the lower side of each connecting seat 34. Several cylinders 36 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the outer shell 32, and the piston rod ends of the lower side of each cylinder 36 are fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 35.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the specific structure of the conveying mechanism 31 includes a base 311, a conveying groove 312, a vertical slide groove 313, a conveying groove wheel 314, a pulley 315, a synchronous belt 316, and a second motor 317. The upper side of the base 311 is provided with a conveying groove 312, and several vertical slide grooves 313 are opened on both sides of the conveying groove 312. A conveying groove wheel 314 is movably connected below each two opposing vertical slide grooves 313. A pulley 315 is fixedly connected to the outside of one side of each conveying groove wheel 314, and the pulleys 315 are connected to each other by a synchronous belt 316. The second motor 317 is fixedly connected to the outside of the base 311, and the output shaft of the second motor 317 is fixedly connected to the center of one side of one of the conveying groove wheels 314.

[0027] Among them, the second motor 317 is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, the specific structure of the steel bar sample 10 includes a hollow tube 101, a hollow tube 102, and steel bars 103; there are several steel bars 103, and all of the steel bars 103 are connected to the inner side of the sheath 8; the hollow tube 102 is located at the center of the several steel bars 103; the hollow tube 101 is located at the edge of the several steel bars 103.

[0029] The utility model is used as follows: It features a reasonable and simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation, and complete functions. In use, the steel bar sample 10 is placed in the placement groove 4. The steel bar sample 10 consists of a hollow tube 101, a hollow tube 102, and several steel bars 103. Stability is ensured during placement. Depending on the testing requirements, steel bars for verifying different performance indicators can be inserted into the steel bar sample 10, such as steel bars for verifying the resolution of continuous wire breakage signals, steel bars for verifying LF detection sensitivity, and steel bars for verifying LMA quantitative accuracy. Simultaneously, the detector probe 1 is fixed inside the card slot seat 29 using locking screws 210, completing the instrument installation preparation. During testing, the steel strips in the steel strip group sample 10 are replaced with test steel strips. Then, the clamping mechanism 3 is activated, and the piston rod of the cylinder 36 in the clamping mechanism 3 extends, driving the connecting plate 35 to move downward. The clamping wheel 33 on the bottom connecting seat 34 of the connecting plate 35 then approaches the steel strip group sample 10, achieving clamping of the steel strip group sample 10. At the same time, the conveying mechanism 31 is activated, and the motor 2 317 (servo motor or stepper motor) drives... One of the conveying pulleys 314 is rotated, causing the other conveying pulleys 314 to rotate synchronously via the synchronous belt 316. This drives the steel bar sample 10 to be conveyed to the left side of the conveying groove 312 into the sheath 8, thus improving the convenience of use. Here, the sheath 8 protects and limits the steel bar sample 10. When performing continuous wire breakage signal resolution testing, the steel bar in the steel bar sample 10 is replaced with a steel bar with two breaks. The displacement adjustment mechanism 2 is then activated, and the motor 22 (servo motor or stepper motor) in the displacement adjustment mechanism 2 is activated. The machine is started, which drives the screw 28 to rotate. The screw 28 is threadedly connected to the slider 27, causing the slider 27 to move laterally within the guide groove 25. This, in turn, drives the connecting arm 26, the card seat 29, and the detector probe 1 to move. The detector probe 1 reciprocates on the steel strip sample 10 to magnetize it. Calibration is performed at the location without a break. After calibration, the machine is turned on for testing. The waveform is observed to see if there are two clearly separated signals, thus verifying the resolution of the continuous broken wire signal. When performing the LF detection sensitivity test, a break (the length after the break is 1) is machined.Steel bars of 5mm, 3mm, 6mm, 12mm, 25mm, 50mm (or as specified in the contract) are inserted into the steel bar sample 10 to replace the original steel bars. The detector probe 1 is then moved back and forth on the steel bar sample 10 via the displacement adjustment mechanism 2 for magnetization and calibration. After calibration, the instrument is powered on for testing to confirm the reliable detection of the waveform signal, thus verifying the LF detection sensitivity. For the LMA quantitative accuracy test, 10 steel bars used to verify the LMA quantitative accuracy are inserted into the steel bar sample 10 to replace the original steel bars. The displacement adjustment mechanism 2 is used to magnetize and calibrate the steel bar sample 10 via the detector probe 1. After calibration, the instrument is powered on for testing. One test steel bar is removed each time, and the LMA value of the detection waveform is read and compared with the standard value (the ratio of the steel bar to the entire sample group) to verify the LMA quantitative accuracy.

[0030] The control method of this utility model is either manual start-up or control through existing automation technology. The wiring diagram of the power element and the supply of power are common knowledge in the field. Since this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and wiring layout will not be explained in detail.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications may be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wire rope non-destructive testing instrument comprising a testing instrument probe (1), characterized in that: It also includes a displacement adjustment mechanism (2), a clamping mechanism (3), a placement groove (4), a placement seat (5), a slot seat (6), a slot (7), a protective sleeve (8), a baffle (9), and a steel bar sample group (10); The bottom of the displacement adjustment mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the card slot seat (6), and the lower side of the moving part of the displacement adjustment mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the detector probe (1). The clamping mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the right side of the slot seat (6). The lower right side of the clamping mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the placement seat (5), and the upper side of the placement seat (5) is provided with a placement groove (4), and the inner side of the placement groove (4) is provided with a steel strip group sample (10). The card slot (7) is located inside the upper side of the card slot seat (6), and a baffle (9) is provided at the left opening of the card slot (7). A protective sleeve (8) is provided on the lower side of the card slot (7).

2. The wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 1, wherein: The specific structure of the displacement adjustment mechanism (2) includes a fixed base (21), a motor (22), a fixed cover (23), a guide slot base (24), a guide slot (25), a connecting arm (26), a slider (27), a screw (28), a card hole base (29), and a locking screw (210). The bottom of the fixing seat (21) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the card slot seat (6), and the top of the fixing seat (21) is fixedly connected to the guide slot seat (24). The guide slot seat (24) has a horizontal guide slot (25) on the front side, and a fixed cover (23) is fixedly connected to the left opening of the guide slot (25). The fixed cover (23) is externally fixedly connected to a motor (22); The screw (28) is movably connected to the center of the guide groove (25), and the left center of the screw (28) is fixedly connected to the right output shaft of the motor (22); The slider (27) is externally movably connected to the inside of the guide groove (25). The threaded hole in the center of the slider (27) is connected to the screw (28). A connecting arm (26) is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider (27). The connecting arm (26) is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the locking arm (29), and a locking screw (210) is movably connected in the threaded hole provided on the left side inside the locking arm (29). The detector probe (1) is fixedly connected to the inside of the card slot seat (29) by a locking screw (210).

3. The steel wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 2, wherein: The motor (22) is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

4. The wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 1, wherein: The specific structure of the clamping mechanism (3) includes a conveying mechanism (31), an outer shell (32), a clamping wheel (33), a connecting seat (34), a connecting plate (35), and a cylinder (36). The bottom of the outer shell (32) is fixedly connected to the top of the conveying mechanism (31). A connecting plate (35) is movably connected inside the outer shell (32), and several connecting seats (34) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (35). A grooved wheel (33) is movably connected to the lower side of each connecting seat (34). Several cylinders (36) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the outer shell (32), and the piston rod ends of the lower side of each cylinder (36) are fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate (35).

5. The steel wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 4, wherein: The specific structure of the conveying mechanism (31) includes a base (311), a conveying groove (312), a vertical slide groove (313), a conveying groove wheel (314), a pulley (315), a synchronous belt (316), and a second motor (317). The base (311) has a conveying groove (312) inside the upper side, and several vertical sliding grooves (313) are opened on both sides inside the conveying groove (312). A conveying groove wheel (314) is movably connected between the two opposite vertical sliding grooves (313). A pulley (315) is fixedly connected to the outside of one side of the conveying groove wheel (314), and the pulleys (315) are connected to each other by a synchronous belt (316). The second motor (317) is fixedly connected to the outside of the base (311), and the output shaft of the second motor (317) is fixedly connected to the center of one side of one of the conveying groove wheels (314).

6. The steel wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 5, wherein: The second motor (317) is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

7. The wire rope non-destructive testing instrument of claim 1, wherein: The specific structure of the steel bar sample (10) includes a hollow tube one (101), a hollow tube two (102), and a steel bar (103). There are several steel bars (103), and each of the several steel bars (103) is connected to the inside of the sheath (8); The hollow tube (102) is located at the center of several steel bars (103); The hollow tube (101) is located at the edge of several steel bars (103).