Rapid oil discharge sealing device at bottom of flowmeter verification equipment
By designing a quick-release oil sealing device at the bottom of the flow meter calibration equipment, the problem of high safety risks during the flow meter calibration process was solved, the reliability and safety of oil transportation were achieved, and the accident rate and environmental protection costs were reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PETROCHINA CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
During the calibration of flow meters, existing technologies pose high safety risks, are inconvenient to operate, and are prone to oil leakage. In particular, when there is a large height difference between the oil tanker and the standard metal tank, it is difficult to insert the oil pipeline, which poses risks of personnel falling and fire and explosion.
A bottom-mounted quick-release oil sealing device for flowmeter calibration equipment was designed, including an oil dispensing quick connector, an oil dispensing hose, a reducing quick connector, and an electrostatic grounding wire. The device ensures the safety of the oil transportation process through a reliable connection method, avoiding loose connections and electrostatic failures. Clamps and quick-connect connectors are used to connect the components, forming a reliable conductive circuit.
It improves the safety and ease of operation of flow meter calibration, reduces the risk of fire and explosion caused by oil leakage and static electricity, lowers equipment cleaning and environmental protection costs, and achieves efficient oil recovery and reduces soil pollution.
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Abstract
Description
The flow meter calibration equipment has a bottom quick-release oil sealing device. Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of oil depot oil quality testing technology, specifically relating to a bottom quick oil unloading sealing device for flow meter testing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] According to the "National Metrological Verification Regulations of the People's Republic of China" [JJG633-2005] and the "Oil Product Metrology Management Measures of China Petroleum Gansu Sales Company (Revised Draft)", the oil depot is required to conduct mandatory verification of 12 flow meters every six months, and the three parties must conduct self-inspection of the flow meters every month.
[0003] During flowmeter calibration, due to the significant height difference between the tanker truck and the standard metal tank, before each mandatory flowmeter test and third-party self-test, the tanker truck driver must first climb to the top of the tanker, pull up the tanker's guardrail, open the manhole cover, and then connect the unloading hose from the tanker's outlet. The unloading hose extends from the manhole into the bottom of the tanker. During the flowmeter calibration process, someone must always be on top of the tanker to supervise. Walking on top of the tanker is extremely inconvenient and poses a risk of personnel falling. If an emergency such as a fire or canopy collapse occurs during the flowmeter calibration process, the oil pipeline cannot be quickly pulled out of the tanker, further increasing the safety risk. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick oil unloading and sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, thereby overcoming the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art.
[0005] Therefore, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] The flow meter calibration equipment includes a quick-release oil sealing device at the bottom, comprising an oil discharge quick connector, an oil discharge hose, and a reducing quick connector connected in sequence, wherein the oil discharge hose is provided with an electrostatic grounding wire.
[0007] The quick-connect coupling and the quick-connect hose are connected at one end via a flange male quick-connect coupling and a quick-connect coupling. The quick-connect coupling and the flange male quick-connect coupling are connected at one end, and the quick-connect coupling is fixed outside the quick-connect hose. The other end of the flange male quick-connect coupling is inserted into the quick-connect hose.
[0008] The other end of the oil hose and the reducing quick connector are connected via a double female quick connector.
[0009] The reducing quick connector includes a housing and a locking buckle. The top of the housing is a reducing head, and a sealing gasket is provided inside the reducing head.
[0010] The flange male end quick connector is connected by screws and an oil-lubricating quick connector.
[0011] The quick-connect oil supply includes a housing and an oil supply switch mechanical handle. The housing contains a shaped ring and a valve core, and the oil supply switch mechanical handle is connected to the valve core.
[0012] One end of the electrostatic grounding conductor is connected to a double-female quick connector, and the other end of the electrostatic grounding conductor is connected to a quick connector.
[0013] Both ends of the oil-filled hose and the static grounding wire are connected by clamps and double female quick connectors and quick connection connectors, respectively.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] The flowmeter calibration equipment features a bottom-mounted quick-discharge sealing device. This device connects to the bottom oil loading connector of the tanker truck via a quick-connect coupling, and to the standard metal tank oil outlet via a reducing quick-connect coupling. The two ends of the discharge hose are first connected via clamps and double-female quick-connect couplings, and then to a quick-connect coupling. Finally, the quick-connect coupling connects to the discharge quick-connect coupling via a flange male quick-connect coupling, and the double-female quick-connect coupling connects to the reducing quick-connect coupling. This ensures a reliable connection, preventing oil leakage caused by loosening of the joints during handling or storage, and eliminating the possibility of safety and environmental accidents.
[0016] The flowmeter calibration equipment features a bottom-mounted quick-release sealing device. The two ends of the static grounding wire are connected via clamps and double-female quick connectors and quick-connect connectors, effectively preventing static grounding failures that could lead to fires, explosions, or other safety accidents.
[0017] This invention overcomes the safety issues associated with the existing method of returning calibrated oil to the tanker via a pipeline from the standard metal tank's oil outlet to the bottom of the tanker truck through the manhole. By simply installing the quick-unloading sealing device at the bottom of the flowmeter calibration equipment between the standard metal tank's oil outlet and the tanker truck's loading / unloading port, the oil in the standard metal tank can be unloaded into the tanker truck via a pipeline pump, improving operational safety. Simultaneously, the collected oil can be recycled, reducing losses and preventing soil pollution. This also reduces losses during the flowmeter calibration process at oil depots and saves the depot 6720 yuan annually in equipment cleaning and environmental protection costs. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the reducing quick coupling;
[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the flange male end quick coupling;
[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the quick-connect oil supply coupling;
[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the double female quick connector.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Oil filling quick coupling; 2. Oil filling switch mechanical handle; 3. Flange male quick coupling; 4. Quick connection connector; 5. Static grounding wire; 6. Oil filling hose; 7. Clamp; 8. Double female quick coupling; 9. Reducing quick coupling; 10. Reducing head; 11. Housing; 12. Locking buckle; 13. Sealing gasket; 14. Screw hole; 15. Outer shell; 16. Irregular ring; 17. Valve core. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.
[0025] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to fully and completely disclose the present invention and to fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art. The terminology used in the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings is not intended to limit the present invention. In the drawings, the same units / elements are referred to by the same reference numerals.
[0026] Unless otherwise stated, the terms used herein (including technical terms) have their common meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, it is understood that terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be understood to have a meaning consistent with the context of their relevant field, and not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning. Example 1
[0027] This embodiment provides a quick oil discharge sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, as shown in Figure 1. It includes an oil discharge quick connector, an oil discharge hose 6 and a reducing quick connector 9 connected in sequence. The oil discharge hose 6 is provided with an electrostatic grounding wire 5.
[0028] The quick-connect coupling and the quick-connect hose 6 are connected at one end through the flange male quick-connect coupling 3 and the quick-connect coupling 4. The quick-connect coupling and the flange male quick-connect coupling 3 are connected at one end. The quick-connect coupling 4 is fixed outside the quick-connect hose 6. The other end of the flange male quick-connect coupling 3 is inserted into the quick-connect hose 6.
[0029] The other end of the oil-filled hose 6 and the reducing quick connector 9 are connected by a double female quick connector 8.
[0030] The flowmeter calibration equipment features a bottom-mounted quick-discharge sealing device. This device connects to the bottom filling connector of the tanker truck via a quick-connect coupling, and a reducing quick-connect coupling 9 connects to the oil outlet of a standard metal tank. The two ends of the coupling hose 6 are first connected to a double-female quick-connect coupling 8 and a quick-connect coupling 4, respectively. Finally, the quick-connect coupling 4 connects to the coupling quick-connect coupling via a flange male quick-connect coupling 3, and the double-female quick-connect coupling 8 connects to the reducing quick-connect coupling 9. This ensures a reliable connection, preventing oil leakage due to loose connections during handling or storage, and eliminating safety and environmental accidents. Example 2
[0031] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a quick-release sealing device for the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, as shown in Figure 2. The quick-connector 9 includes a housing 11 and a latch 12. The top of the housing 11 is a variable diameter head 10, and a sealing gasket 13 is provided inside the variable diameter head.
[0032] Insert one end of the double-female quick connector 8 into the reducing quick connector 9. A sealing gasket 13 is installed inside the reducing quick connector 9. After the double-female quick connector 8 is inserted, the sealing gasket 13 provides a good seal. Then, pull down the locking buckle 12 to reliably connect the reducing quick connector 9 and the double-female quick connector 8 (as shown in Figure 5). During the oil dispensing process, unless the locking buckle 12 is manually opened, the reducing quick connector 9 and the double-female quick connector 8 cannot be separated, preventing safety accidents caused by equipment malfunctions. Example 3
[0033] Based on Example 1, this example provides a quick oil unloading sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, wherein the flange male end quick connector 3 is connected by screws and an oil drain quick connector.
[0034] As shown in Figure 3, one end of the flange male quick coupling 3 is connected to the auxiliary quick coupling via a flange. An M12 galvanized screw is passed through the screw hole 14 to achieve the connection. The connection is firm and reliable, and even if the pressure exceeds 1.6 MPa, there will be no accident of pipeline connection detachment or oil leakage. Example 4
[0035] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a quick oil discharge sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, as shown in Figure 4. The quick oil discharge connector includes a housing 15 and an oil discharge switch mechanical handle 2. The housing 15 is provided with a special-shaped ring 16 and a valve core 17. The oil discharge switch mechanical handle 2 and the valve core 17 are connected.
[0036] How to use:
[0037] Connect the quick-connect coupling to the bottom connector of the tanker truck, and connect the reducing quick-connect coupling 9 to the oil outlet of the standard metal tank. Move the mechanical handle 2 of the dispensing switch to open the valve core 17. Oil flows out from around the valve core 17 and is loaded into the tanker truck. After dispensing, move the mechanical handle 2 of the dispensing switch to the right to retract the valve core 17. The retracted valve core 17 reliably connects with the special-shaped ring 16, preventing oil from flowing out. Dispensing is complete. The special-shaped ring 16 is made of low-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant material, providing excellent sealing performance. Example 5
[0038] Based on Example 1, this example provides a quick oil unloading sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment. One end of the electrostatic grounding wire 5 is connected to a double-female quick connector 8, and the other end of the electrostatic grounding wire 5 is connected to a quick connector 4.
[0039] Quick-connect coupling 4 connects the oil hose 6 and the flange male quick-connect coupling 3, avoiding welding and facilitating disassembly or maintenance. A static grounding wire 5 connects quick-connect coupling 4, oil hose 6, and double female quick-connect coupling 8 together, forming a static discharge circuit; the static grounding wire 5 is a 4-square-meter multi-strand soft copper wire. The static grounding wire 5 is mainly used to release static electricity generated by friction with the pipeline during the transportation of oil from the metal tank through the oil hose 6 into the tank truck, ensuring electrical safety. Example 6
[0040] Based on Example 1, this example provides a quick oil unloading sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment. The two ends of the oil discharge hose 6 and the static grounding wire 5 are respectively connected by clamp 7 and double female quick connector 8 and quick connection connector 4.
[0041] As shown in Figure 1, the clamp 7 reliably connects the static grounding wire 5, the oil hose 6, and the double female quick connector 8, and reliably connects the quick connector 4, the static grounding wire 5, and the oil hose 6. This prevents oil leakage caused by loose connections during handling or storage, thus eliminating safety and environmental accidents. At the same time, it also prevents fires, explosions, and other safety accidents caused by static grounding failures and poor static conductivity.
[0042] One end of the double female quick connector 8 is inserted into the reducing quick connector 9, and the other end is inserted into the auxiliary oil hose 6. The connection is made reliably by the clamp 7 to prevent oil leakage. The double female quick connector 8 is connected to the static grounding wire 5 to improve static conductivity. The auxiliary oil hose connector is inserted into one end of the reducing quick connector 9, and the other end of the double female quick connector 8 is inserted into it and the connector is reliably connected by the locking buckle 12.
[0043] The above examples are merely illustrative of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. All designs that are the same as or similar to this utility model are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A quick-release oil sealing device at the bottom of a flow meter calibration equipment, characterized in that: The device includes a quick-connect coupling for lubrication, a lubrication hose, and a reducing quick-connect coupling connected in sequence. The lubrication hose is provided with an external static grounding wire. One end of the quick-connect coupling and the lubrication hose are connected via a flange male quick-connect coupling and a quick-connect fitting. The quick-connect coupling and the flange male quick-connect coupling are connected at one end, and the quick-connect fitting is fixed outside the lubrication hose. The other end of the flange male quick-connect coupling is inserted into the lubrication hose. The other end of the lubrication hose and the reducing quick-connect coupling are connected via a double female quick-connect coupling.
2. The bottom quick-release oil sealing device for the flowmeter calibration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reducing quick connector includes a housing and a locking buckle. The top of the housing is a reducing head, and a sealing gasket is provided inside the reducing head.
3. The bottom quick-release oil sealing device for the flowmeter calibration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange male end quick connector is connected by screws and an oil-lubricating quick connector.
4. The bottom quick-release oil sealing device for the flowmeter calibration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-connect oil supply includes a housing and an oil supply switch mechanical handle. The housing contains a shaped ring and a valve core, and the oil supply switch mechanical handle is connected to the valve core.
5. The bottom quick-release oil sealing device for the flowmeter calibration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the electrostatic grounding conductor is connected to a double-female quick connector, and the other end of the electrostatic grounding conductor is connected to a quick connector.
6. The bottom quick-release oil sealing device for the flowmeter calibration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the oil-filled hose and the static grounding wire are connected by clamps and double female quick connectors and quick connection connectors, respectively.