Ultrasonic flowmeter for flow detection
By incorporating a steerable temperature sensor infrared monitoring probe into the ultrasonic flow meter, the problem of equipment aging under high temperature and high pressure conditions is solved, enabling the equipment to operate for a long lifespan under extreme conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG TIANSAI MEASUREMENT & TESTING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Ultrasonic flow meters are prone to aging in high temperature and high pressure environments, which affects their service life and reduces their transmission and reception efficiency.
An infrared monitoring probe with a steerable temperature sensor is installed on the clamping plate to monitor the temperature in real time and to allow for manual intervention when the temperature exceeds the optimal level to extend the service life.
By using real-time temperature monitoring and manual intervention, the service life of the ultrasonic flow meter was extended, and the stability and reliability of the equipment under high temperature and high pressure environments were improved.
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Abstract
Description
An ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ultrasonic flow meter technology, and in particular to an ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection. Background Technology
[0002] An ultrasonic flow meter is a non-contact instrument that can measure the flow rate of media in large-diameter pipes as well as media that are difficult to access and observe. It has high measurement accuracy, with clamp-on installations achieving an accuracy of up to ±0.5%. It is almost unaffected by various parameters of the measured medium and can especially solve the problem of measuring the flow rate of highly corrosive, non-conductive, radioactive, and flammable and explosive media that other instruments cannot.
[0003] Since transducers are prone to aging and have their service life affected by high temperature and high pressure environments, and their transmission and reception efficiency is easily affected, a new solution is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection. The meter monitors the temperature using an infrared monitoring probe of a rotatable temperature sensor mounted on a clamping plate. When the temperature exceeds the optimal operating temperature, manual intervention can be performed to extend its service life.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection, comprising a connecting pipe, connecting flange seats fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting pipe, a fixed bracket fixedly connected to the connecting pipe by bolts, a flow meter display component being provided on the fixed bracket, a probe pipe being inclinedly arranged on the side wall of the connecting pipe for inserting a probe, a connecting frame being movably connected to the side wall of the connecting pipe, a clamping plate being movably arranged on the connecting frame, a rotatable temperature sensor being provided on the clamping plate, and an infrared monitoring probe being connected by wires to the temperature sensor.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the probe is connected to the flow meter display component mounted on the fixed bracket via a wire. The connecting pipe is connected to the pipe whose flow needs to be detected via connecting flange seats fixed on both sides. The flow rate is calculated by ultrasonic signals. The signal is transmitted to the signal processing module inside the flow meter display component for data conversion and display on the flow meter display component. The flow meter display component includes a display screen, signal output and output, and a data processing module. The flow meter display component in this technical solution is common knowledge known to those skilled in the art, therefore, it will not be described in detail. The temperature is monitored by the infrared monitoring probe of the rotatable temperature sensor device mounted on the clamping plate. When the temperature exceeds the optimal operating temperature, manual intervention can be performed to extend the service life.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the clamping plate, a universal ball seat is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the clamping plate, a bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the temperature sensor, and a movable seat that is snapped into the universal ball seat is provided at the bottom of the bracket.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the angle of the temperature sensor can be adjusted by connecting the universal ball seat fixed on the connecting rod and the movable seat set at the bottom of the bracket, thus adapting to multi-angle monitoring.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of positioning holes arranged in an array around its circumference, the clamping plate is provided with a connecting hole that can communicate with the positioning holes, and the positioning holes and the connecting holes are fixedly connected by fixing bolts.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting frame is provided with a number of positioning holes in an array around the perimeter, and the clamping plate is fixed by connecting holes corresponding to the positioning holes and inserting fixing bolts.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the connecting frame includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, and the two ends of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are fixedly connected by connecting bolts.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the two ends of the first and second clamping plates are connected by connecting bolts, which facilitates installation and disassembly.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a pressure sensor is provided on the connecting frame.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, both the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the flow meter display component via wires.
[0015] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] Temperature is monitored by an infrared monitoring probe of a rotatable temperature sensor mounted on the clamping plate. When the temperature exceeds the optimal operating temperature, manual intervention can be performed to extend the service life. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 is a top view of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view AA of Figure 2.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Connecting flange seat; 2. Connecting pipe; 3. Probe pipe; 4. Flow meter display assembly; 5. First clamping plate; 6. Connecting bolt; 7. Second clamping plate; 8. Positioning hole; 9. Universal ball seat; 10. Bracket; 11. Temperature sensor component; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Clamping plate; 14. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "set up / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0024] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] An ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection, as shown in Figures 1-3, includes a connecting pipe 2, with connecting flange seats 1 fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting pipe 2. A fixed bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 2 by bolts, and a flow meter display component 4 is provided on the fixed bracket 10. A probe pipe 3 is inclinedly arranged on the side wall of the connecting pipe 2 for inserting a probe. A connecting frame is movably connected to the side wall of the connecting pipe 2, and a clamping plate 13 is movably arranged on the connecting frame. A rotatable temperature sensor 11 is provided on the clamping plate 13, and an infrared monitoring probe is connected to the wire of the temperature sensor 11.
[0026] A connecting rod 12 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 13. A universal ball seat 9 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 12 away from the clamping plate 13. A bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the temperature sensor 11. A movable seat that is snapped into the universal ball seat 9 is provided at the bottom of the bracket 10.
[0027] The connecting frame has a number of positioning holes 8 arranged in an array around its circumference. The clamping plate 13 has a connecting hole that can communicate with the positioning holes 8. The positioning holes 8 and the connecting holes are fixedly connected by fixing bolts 14. The connecting frame includes a first clamping plate 5 and a second clamping plate 7. The two ends of the first clamping plate 5 and the second clamping plate 7 are fixedly connected by connecting bolts 6. A pressure sensor is provided on the connecting frame.
[0028] The probe is connected to the flow meter display component 4 mounted on the fixed bracket 10 via a wire. The connecting pipe 2 is connected to the pipe whose flow needs to be detected via the connecting flange seats 1 fixedly connected on both sides. The flow rate is calculated by ultrasonic signals. The signal is transmitted to the signal processing module inside the flow meter display component 4 for data conversion and display on the flow meter display component 4. The flow meter display component 4 includes a display screen, signal output and output, and a data processing module. The flow meter display component 4 in this technical solution is common knowledge known to those skilled in the art, therefore, it will not be described in detail. The temperature is monitored by the infrared monitoring probe of the rotatable temperature sensor 11 mounted on the clamping plate 13. When the temperature exceeds the optimal operating temperature, manual intervention can be performed to extend the service life.
[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection, comprising a connecting pipe (2), wherein connecting flange seats (1) are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting pipe (2), a fixing bracket (10) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (2) by bolts, a flow meter display component (4) is provided on the fixing bracket (10), and a probe pipe (3) is provided at an inclined angle on the side wall of the connecting pipe (2), the probe pipe (3) being used to insert a probe, characterized in that: A connecting frame is movably connected to the side wall of the connecting pipe (2), and a clamping plate (13) is movably arranged on the connecting frame. A rotatable temperature sensor (11) is arranged on the clamping plate (13), and an infrared monitoring probe is connected to the wire of the temperature sensor (11).
2. The ultrasonic flow meter for flow rate detection according to claim 1, characterized by: A connecting rod (12) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (13). A universal ball seat (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod (12) away from the clamping plate (13). A bracket (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the temperature sensor (11). A movable seat that is snapped into the universal ball seat (9) is provided at the bottom of the bracket (10).
3. The ultrasonic flow meter for flow detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (8) arranged in an array around the perimeter. The clamping plate (13) is provided with a connecting hole that can communicate with the positioning holes (8). The positioning holes (8) and the connecting holes are fixedly connected by fixing bolts (14).
4. The ultrasonic flow meter for flow measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame includes a first clamping plate (5) and a second clamping plate (7), and the two ends of the first clamping plate (5) and the second clamping plate (7) are fixedly connected by connecting bolts (6).
5. The ultrasonic flow meter for flow measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure sensor is installed on the connecting frame.