Expansion repair device for communication pipeline

By using a hydraulically driven expansion and repair device to radially expand within the communication pipeline, the problem of material waste caused by pipeline deformation is solved, and construction costs are reduced.

CN224216915UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08ZHUHAI CHANGDA NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHUHAI CHANGDA NETWORK TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, deformation of communication pipelines leads to material waste and makes it difficult to reduce construction costs.

Method used

Design an expansion and repair device including a hydraulic cylinder and a detachable expansion head, which uses hydraulic drive to radially expand the expansion head inside the pipe to restore the pipe shape.

Benefits of technology

This approach enabled the repair of deformed areas in the pipeline, reducing material waste and lowering construction costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline machining equipment, in particular to an expansion repairing device for a communication pipeline. The expansion repairing device comprises a hydraulic oil cylinder and an expansion head. A detachable expansion head is arranged on the side, provided with the telescopic rod, of the hydraulic oil cylinder, and the inner diameter of the expansion head in the direction away from the hydraulic oil cylinder is gradually reduced. The telescopic rod can penetrate through the expansion head, and the diameter of the telescopic rod is in clearance fit with the end, with the maximum inner diameter, of the expansion head. The expansion head extends into the deformed communication pipeline, and when the hydraulic oil cylinder drives the telescopic rod to penetrate through the expansion head, the expansion head generates uniform radial deformation, so that the deformed communication pipeline is repaired.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline processing equipment technology, and in particular to an expansion and repair device for communication pipelines. Background Technology

[0002] Optical communication cables are typically distributed to different geographical areas via ducts. These ducts provide the outermost layer of physical protection for the cables, ensuring their structural integrity. However, during actual construction, improper handling can cause external pressure to deform the ducts. To ensure the cables can pass through smoothly, it's often necessary to replace the ducts with new, intact ones. This inevitably leads to material waste and hinders efforts to reduce construction costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution that can solve the above problems.

[0004] An expansion and repair device for a communication pipeline includes a hydraulic cylinder and an expansion head. A detachable expansion head is located on one side of the hydraulic cylinder, where a telescopic rod is mounted. The inner diameter of the expansion head gradually decreases in the direction away from the hydraulic cylinder. The telescopic rod can pass through the expansion head, and its diameter is clearance-fitted with the end of the expansion head with the largest inner diameter.

[0005] Furthermore, the hydraulic cylinder is equipped with an oil pipe, and both ends of the oil pipe are equipped with quick connectors. The oil pipe is connected to the hydraulic cylinder and the external pressure testing equipment through the quick connectors.

[0006] Furthermore, the expansion head includes a conical head, a cylinder, and a flange. The two ends of the cylinder are connected to the flange and the conical head, respectively. The flange has multiple evenly spaced screws on its circumference, and the hydraulic cylinder has threaded holes for the matching screws.

[0007] Furthermore, the diameter of the conical head gradually decreases along the direction away from the cylinder, and the conical head has multiple evenly spaced openings in the circumferential direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the hydraulic cylinder is provided with a positioning groove for mating with the flange; the flange has multiple evenly spaced protrusions on its circumferential side, and the positioning groove is provided with positioning openings for mating with the protrusions.

[0009] Furthermore, the end of the telescopic rod that contacts the conical head is provided with a conical head.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the hydraulic cylinder is equipped with a handle, and the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder is equipped with multiple symmetrically distributed support feet.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are: the smaller inner diameter end of the expanding head facilitates insertion into the deformation area of ​​the pipe; driven by the telescopic rod, the expanding head produces uniform radial expansion, restoring the deformation area of ​​the pipe to its initial shape. Different models of expanding heads have different lengths and expansion diameters, and the detachable expanding head allows for easy replacement according to actual usage. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the expansion head of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hydraulic cylinder of this utility model;

[0016] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Hydraulic cylinder; 2. Expanding head; 11. Oil pipe; 12. Handle; 13. Support foot; 14. Telescopic rod; 15. Positioning groove; 16. Threaded hole; 151. Positioning port; 141. Conical head; 111. Quick connector; 21. Flange; 22. Cylinder; 23. Conical head; 211. Screw; 212. Protrusion; 231. Opening.

[0017] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0020] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, provided that they are feasible for those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-3 A communication pipeline expansion and repair device includes a hydraulic cylinder 1 and an expansion head 2. The hydraulic cylinder 1 has a telescopic rod 14 on one side, and a detachable expansion head 2 is provided thereon. The inner diameter of the expansion head 2 gradually decreases in the direction away from the hydraulic cylinder 1. The telescopic rod 14 can pass through the expansion head 2, and the diameter of the telescopic rod 14 is clearance-fitted with the end of the expansion head 2 with the maximum inner diameter.

[0022] The hydraulic cylinder 1 is equipped with an oil pipe 11, and both ends of the oil pipe 11 are equipped with quick connectors 111. The oil pipe 11 is connected to the hydraulic cylinder 1 and external pressure testing equipment through the quick connectors 111, allowing the entire device to be quickly installed or disassembled onto the external pressure testing equipment. The top of the hydraulic cylinder 1 is equipped with a handle 12, and the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder 1 is equipped with multiple symmetrically distributed support feet 13. The operator can adjust the overall position of the device by operating the handle 12 to align it with the pipeline to be repaired. The support feet 13 help maintain the overall position of the device during the construction process.

[0023] Pressure testing equipment typically includes a manual pressure pump or other types of motorized pressure pumps. As the pressure pump injects hydraulic oil into the hydraulic pump, the telescopic rod 14 gradually passes through the expansion head 2. When the hydraulic cylinder 1 drives the telescopic rod 14 through the expansion head 2, radial pressure is generated on the inner wall of the expansion head 2, causing the expansion head 2 to undergo radial expansion deformation, thereby repairing the deformed communication pipeline.

[0024] The expander head 2 includes a conical head 23, a cylinder 22, and a flange 21. The two ends of the cylinder 22 are connected to the flange 21 and the conical head 23, respectively. The conical head 23, cylinder 22, and flange 21 are an integrated structure. Multiple evenly spaced screws 211 are provided on the circumference of the flange 21, and the hydraulic cylinder 1 has threaded holes 16 for engaging the screws 211. The screws 211 pass through the flange 21 and are screwed into the screw holes 211. The expander head 2 and the hydraulic cylinder 1 are detachably connected through the engagement of the screws 211 and the threaded holes 16. Different models of expander heads 2 have different lengths and expandable diameters. The detachable expander head 2 allows for replacement with different models according to different application scenarios, improving the applicability of the device.

[0025] The conical head 23 has a gradually decreasing diameter along the direction away from the cylinder 22, and multiple evenly spaced openings 231 are provided on its circumference. When the telescopic rod 14 passes through the conical head 23, it applies radial pressure to the conical head 23, causing the conical head 23 to expand radially. The evenly spaced openings 231 facilitate uniform radial deformation of the conical head 23 under the action of the telescopic rod 14. The end of the telescopic rod 14 that contacts the inner wall of the conical head 23 is provided with a cone 141. The cone 141 can increase the contact area between the telescopic rod 14 and the conical head 23, making the force uniform in all areas of the conical head 23, maintaining a consistent degree of deformation, and improving the expansion effect of the communication channel.

[0026] The hydraulic cylinder 1 is equipped with a positioning groove 15 that mates with the flange 21. The relative position of the expanding head 2 and the telescopic rod 14 can be quickly determined by the engagement of the positioning groove 15 and the flange 21. Multiple evenly spaced protrusions 212 are provided on the circumferential side of the flange 21, and the positioning groove 15 is equipped with positioning openings 151 that mate with the protrusions 212. The circumferential position of the expanding head 2 can be quickly determined by the engagement of the protrusions 212 and the positioning openings 151, allowing for the rapid assembly of the device.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The conical head 23 is inserted into the communication pipeline area to be repaired. Hydraulic oil is pumped into the hydraulic cylinder 1 along the oil pipe 11 by an external pressure device. The telescopic rod 14 gradually passes through the expanding head 2 and contacts the conical head 23. Under the action of the telescopic rod 14, the conical head 23 undergoes radial deformation and expands evenly in all directions. The communication pipeline is then forced to return to its original shape.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for expanding and repairing communication channels, characterized in that: It includes a hydraulic cylinder (1) and an expansion head (2); the hydraulic cylinder (1) has a telescopic rod (14) on one side, and the expansion head (2) is detachable. The inner diameter of the expansion head (2) gradually decreases in the direction away from the hydraulic cylinder (1); the telescopic rod (14) can pass through the expansion head (2), and the diameter of the telescopic rod (14) is clearance-fitted with one end of the expansion head (2) with the maximum inner diameter. The expansion head (2) includes a conical head (23), a cylinder (22) and a flange (21). The two ends of the cylinder (22) are respectively connected to the flange (21) and the conical head (23). The flange (21) has a plurality of evenly spaced screws (211) on its circumference. The hydraulic cylinder (1) has threaded holes (16) that cooperate with the screws (211).

2. The communication pipeline expansion and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic cylinder (1) is provided with an oil pipe (11), and quick connectors (111) are provided at both ends of the oil pipe (11). The oil pipe (11) is connected to the hydraulic cylinder (1) and an external pressure testing device through the quick connectors (111).

3. The communication pipeline expansion and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conical head (23) gradually decreases in diameter along the direction away from the cylinder (22), and the conical head (23) has a plurality of evenly spaced openings (231) in the circumferential direction.

4. The communication pipeline expansion and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic cylinder (1) is provided with a positioning groove (15) that matches the flange (21); the flange (21) has a plurality of evenly spaced protrusions (212) on its circumferential side, and the positioning groove (15) is provided with a positioning port (151) that matches the protrusions (212).

5. The communication pipeline expansion and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (14) has a cone head (141) at the end that contacts the cone head (23).

6. The communication pipeline expansion and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the hydraulic cylinder (1) is provided with a handle (12), and the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder (1) is provided with a plurality of symmetrically distributed support feet (13).