Valve well tool storage rack
By designing a storage rack suspended on the valve well ladder, the problems of precision instruments falling and becoming contaminated in the valve well are solved, achieving stable placement and convenient carrying, ensuring detection accuracy and instrument lifespan.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KARAMAY GAS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
In valve wells of municipal, gas, and water supply pipeline systems, existing technologies cannot effectively protect precision testing instruments from drops, moisture corrosion, and dust contamination, and space constraints make it inconvenient to place the instruments.
A valve well tool storage rack with an upper and lower storage frame was designed. It is suspended on the valve well ladder using hook components, and the instruments are placed in a suspended state away from the ground. Combined with movable connectors and limiting structures, it can achieve stable suspension and folding, making it easy to carry.
It effectively avoids instrument drops and contamination, ensuring detection accuracy and lifespan, while folding to reduce size when not in use, making it easy to carry and transport.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of valve well tool storage technology, and in particular to a valve well tool storage rack. Background Technology
[0002] In the maintenance of municipal, gas, and water supply pipeline systems, valve wells are critical infrastructure nodes. When dealing with valve well leaks and other faults, it is often necessary to use precision detection instruments (such as gas detectors and leak detectors) to locate the leak point. The interior space of valve wells is usually extremely narrow, dark, and complex (there may be water accumulation, oil stains, and dust). During the operation, after technicians find the leak point, they often need to temporarily place the detection instruments in order to carry out subsequent operations (such as marking, recording, or replacing parts).
[0003] The common practice is to place the instrument directly on the pipeline, valve body, or flange inside the valve well. However, this method has significant hidden dangers:
[0004] 1. High risk of falling: The surface of pipelines or valves may be uneven, slippery or oily, and the instruments are very likely to slip due to accidental contact or self-vibration, resulting in damage to expensive precision instruments;
[0005] 2. Moisture and contamination: If the instrument is placed directly on the valve well floor, water that may be present on the ground may submerge the bottom of the instrument or be drawn in through the air inlet (such as the sampling pump of a pump-suction detector), causing instrument malfunction or distorted detection data (such as sensor failure due to moisture). At the same time, dust raised from the ground may also enter the instrument, affecting its accuracy and lifespan.
[0006] 3. Space limitations and inconveniences: Within the narrow valve well space, there are very limited locations for safely placing instruments. Carrying a dedicated toolbox or large support down into the well is neither practical nor feasible in such a confined space.
[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new valve well tool storage rack to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a valve well tool storage rack.
[0009] The valve well tool storage rack provided by this utility model includes an upper storage frame and a lower storage frame, which are distributed vertically, and two sets of symmetrically distributed movable connecting parts are installed between the upper storage frame and the lower storage frame.
[0010] The movable connector includes a rotating plate A and a rotating plate B. One end of the rotating plate A and the rotating plate B are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The other end of the rotating plate A is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the upper storage frame via a rotating frame. The other end of the rotating plate B is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the lower storage frame via a rotating frame. A tension spring is fixedly installed between the rotating plate A and the rotating plate B.
[0011] The upper storage frame has hooks installed on its back.
[0012] Preferably, the hook component includes a fixing plate, which is fixedly installed on the back of the upper storage frame, and a plurality of equally spaced hooks are fixedly installed on the fixing plate. Each hook has a threaded through hole, and a threaded locking screw is inserted into the threaded through hole.
[0013] Preferably, limit plates are fixedly installed on both the front and rear side walls of the lower storage frame, and a sliding seat is fixedly installed on the rod head of the limit plate. The sliding seat is inserted into the sliding groove opened in the upper storage frame and is slidably connected to the sliding groove.
[0014] Preferably, a threaded fastening screw is inserted into the plate body of the limiting plate near the sliding seat.
[0015] Preferably, a limiting hole is provided in the groove of the upper storage frame, and the limiting hole is located in the groove and close to the top of the groove.
[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the upper storage frame is fixedly fitted with a mouth-shaped protrusion, and the opening of the lower storage frame is provided with a mouth-shaped groove that matches the mouth-shaped protrusion.
[0017] Compared with related technologies, the valve well tool storage rack provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] This invention uses a hook-and-hang component to securely suspend the upper storage frame on the crossbar of the valve well ladder, suspending the entire storage rack in mid-air. This keeps the instrument away from the ground, fundamentally preventing the risk of it falling due to instability or slippery surfaces. The instrument, placed in the suspended upper storage frame and / or the unfolded lower storage frame, is away from water and dust at the bottom of the valve well, effectively protecting it from moisture and dust contamination, ensuring detection accuracy and instrument lifespan. When the storage rack is not in use, the fastening screws can be loosened, allowing the sliding seat to slide to the top of the groove and be inserted into the limiting hole for fixation. At this point, under the action of the tension spring and gravity, the upper storage frame rests on the lower storage frame, achieving a compact fold, greatly reducing its size and facilitating carrying and transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment of the valve well tool storage rack provided by this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the valve well tool storage rack provided by this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the movable connector.
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the hook and hanger components.
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the bottom of the upper storage box.
[0024] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Upper storage frame; 1a. Slide groove; 1b. Limiting hole; 11. Protrusion; 2. Lower storage frame; 2a. Groove; 3. Movable connector; 31. Rotating plate A; 32. Rotating plate B; 33. Tension spring; 4. Limiting plate; 41. Sliding seat; 42. Fastening screw; 5. Hook component; 51. Fixing plate; 52. Hook; 53. Locking screw. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0026] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a valve well tool storage rack, which includes an upper storage frame 1 and a lower storage frame 2, and the upper storage frame 1 and the lower storage frame 2 are distributed vertically.
[0028] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The upper storage frame 1 has a hook component 5 installed on its back. The hook component 5 includes a fixing plate 51, which is fixedly installed on the back of the upper storage frame 1. Multiple hooks 52 are fixedly installed on the fixing plate 51 at equal intervals. The hooks 52 have threaded through holes, and threaded locking screws 53 are inserted into the threaded through holes.
[0029] It should be noted that after bringing this storage rack into the valve well, use the hook part 5 to fix it to the ladder of the valve well. Specifically, hook the hook 52 onto the crossbar of the ladder, and then rotate the locking screw 53 to fix the hook 52 to the crossbar of the ladder. This will quickly complete the placement of this storage rack in the valve well.
[0030] The upper storage frame 1 can be securely suspended and fixed to the crossbar of the valve well ladder by the hook component 5, so that the entire storage rack is suspended in the air and the instrument is placed in it away from the ground. This fundamentally avoids the risk of the instrument falling due to unstable placement or slippery ground. The instrument is placed in the suspended upper storage frame 1 and / or the lower storage frame 2 in the unfolded state, away from the water and dust areas at the bottom of the valve well, effectively protecting the instrument from moisture corrosion and dust pollution, and ensuring detection accuracy and instrument life.
[0031] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 Two sets of symmetrically distributed movable connectors 3 are installed between the upper storage frame 1 and the lower storage frame 2. The movable connectors 3 include a rotating A plate 31 and a rotating B plate 32. One end of the rotating A plate 31 and the rotating B plate 32 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The other end of the rotating A plate 31 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the upper storage frame 1 through a rotating frame. The other end of the rotating B plate 32 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the lower storage frame 2 through a rotating frame. A tension spring 33 is fixedly installed between the rotating A plate 31 and the rotating B plate 32.
[0032] Limiting plates 4 are fixedly installed on the front and rear side walls of the lower storage frame 2, and a sliding seat 41 is fixedly installed on the rod head of the limiting plate 4. The sliding seat 41 is inserted into the slide groove 1a opened in the upper storage frame 1 and is slidably connected to the slide groove 1a. A threaded fastening screw 42 is inserted into the plate body of the limiting plate 4 near the sliding seat 41. A limiting hole 1b is opened in the slide groove 1a opened in the upper storage frame 1, and the limiting hole 1b is located in the slide groove 1a and near the top of the slide groove 1a.
[0033] It should be noted that: In the initial state, the lower storage frame 2 is placed on the ground. At this time, under the action of the elastic force of the tension spring 33 and the gravity of the upper storage frame 1, the rotating plate A 31 deflects towards the rotating plate B 32, so the upper storage frame 1 sits on the lower storage frame 2, and the sliding seat 41 also slides to the highest point of the slide groove 1a. At this time, the rotating fastening screw 42 drives the fastening screw 42 to be inserted into the limiting hole 1b, completing the relative fixation of the upper storage frame 1 and the lower storage frame 2. When the storage rack is not in use, the fastening screw 42 can be loosened, so that the sliding seat 41 slides to the top of the slide groove 1a and is inserted into the limiting hole 1b for fixation. At this time, under the action of the tension spring 33 and gravity, the upper storage frame 1 sits on the lower storage frame 2, realizing compact folding, greatly reducing the volume, and making it easy to carry and transport.
[0034] After the storage rack is fixed on the ladder of the valve well, loosen the fastening screw 42. Under the action of the gravity of the lower storage frame 2, rotate plate A 31 and rotate plate B 32 to open. Then, place the instruments and equipment into the two upper storage frames 1 and the lower storage frame 2 respectively. When the weight of the lower storage frame 2 exceeds the elastic force of the tension spring 33, the sliding seat 41 slides to the lowest point of the slide groove 1a and abuts against the bottom of the slide groove 1a, thus avoiding damage to the tension spring 33 due to excessive tension.
[0035] It is worth noting that the design of the movable connector 3 in conjunction with the limiting plate 4, the slide groove 1a, the sliding seat 41 and the limiting hole 1b allows the lower storage frame 2 to move up and down relative to the upper storage frame 1 within a certain range. Under the action of the tension spring 33, the lower storage frame 2 can adaptively abut against the lower ladder crossbar or other suitable support points in the valve well, forming multi-point support and greatly enhancing the overall stability.
[0036] After the upper storage frame 1 is fixed on the ladder of the valve well using the hook component 5, the lower storage frame 2, together with the limiting plate 4, can abut against the crossbar of the lower ladder, further improving the stability of the upper storage frame 1 and the lower storage frame 2.
[0037] Furthermore, the bottom of the upper storage frame 1 is fixedly fitted with a mouth-shaped protrusion 11, and the opening of the lower storage frame 2 is provided with a mouth-shaped groove 2a that matches the mouth-shaped protrusion 11. When the upper storage frame 1 sits on the lower storage frame 2, the mouth-shaped protrusion 11 and the mouth-shaped groove 2a engage with each other.
[0038] It is worth noting that a shoulder strap can be installed on the upper storage frame 1. Specifically, the two ends of the shoulder strap are fixedly fitted to the two side walls of the upper storage frame 1.
[0039] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A valve well tool storage rack, comprising an upper storage frame (1) and a lower storage frame (2), characterized in that, The upper storage frame (1) and the lower storage frame (2) are distributed vertically, and two sets of symmetrically distributed movable connectors (3) are installed between the upper storage frame (1) and the lower storage frame (2). The movable connector (3) includes a rotating A plate (31) and a rotating B plate (32). One end of the rotating A plate (31) and the rotating B plate (32) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The other end of the rotating A plate (31) is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the upper storage frame (1) by a rotating frame. The other end of the rotating B plate (32) is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the lower storage frame (2) by a rotating frame. A tension spring (33) is fixedly installed between the rotating A plate (31) and the rotating B plate (32). The upper storage frame (1) has a hook component (5) installed on its back.
2. The valve well tool storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook component (5) includes a fixing plate (51), which is fixedly installed on the back of the upper storage frame (1). Multiple hooks (52) are fixedly installed on the fixing plate (51) at equal intervals. The hooks (52) have threaded through holes, and threaded locking screws (53) are inserted into the threaded through holes.
3. The valve well tool storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting plates (4) are fixedly installed on the front and rear side walls of the lower storage frame (2), and a sliding seat (41) is fixedly installed on the rod head of the limiting plate (4). The sliding seat (41) is inserted into the slide groove (1a) opened in the upper storage frame (1) and is slidably connected to the slide groove (1a).
4. The valve well tool storage rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting plate (4) is fitted with a threaded fastening screw (42) on the plate body near the sliding seat (41).
5. The valve well tool storage rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper storage frame (1) has a limiting hole (1b) in the groove (1a) and the limiting hole (1b) is located in the groove (1a) and close to the top of the groove (1a).
6. The valve well tool storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the upper storage frame (1) is fixedly fitted with a mouth-shaped protrusion (11), and the opening of the lower storage frame (2) is provided with a mouth-shaped groove (2a) that matches the mouth-shaped protrusion (11).