A seabed pipeline bevel grinding device

By designing an automated subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device, and utilizing the cooperation of a servo motor to drive the slider and grinding rod, the problem of low processing efficiency of subsea pipeline beveling has been solved, achieving efficient and precise automated grinding.

CN224295452UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29ZHONGCHUAN NO 9 DESIGN & RES INST

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGCHUAN NO 9 DESIGN & RES INST
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The beveling process for submarine pipelines is inefficient, relying mainly on manual operation, which results in low overall efficiency.

Method used

A grinding device for beveling subsea pipelines was designed, comprising a circular grinding ring seat, an annular slide rail, a slide block, a column, a servo motor, a lead screw, and a grinding rod. The servo motor drives the slider and the grinding rod to cooperate, thereby achieving automated grinding. A clamping mechanism is also provided to fix the subsea pipeline and ensure stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precision and efficiency of grinding the bevels of subsea pipelines, ensuring the stability of the pipeline and the convenience of operation during the grinding process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to polishing equipment technical field, concretely is a kind of submarine pipeline groove polishing device, including the polishing ring seat of circular ring, the annular slide rail of circular ring is set in the side of polishing ring seat;Two groups of sliding seats are symmetrically installed on annular slide rail, and two groups of sliding seats are installed on the stand column.The utility model is set up the polishing ring seat of circular ring and the annular slide rail of one side set up, cooperation in the two groups of sliding seats symmetrically installed on annular slide rail and the steering sliding block of sliding seat bottom, the circumferential rotation of sliding seat on annular slide rail can be realized;The stand column on sliding seat and the adjusting sliding slot on stand column cooperate with the guide block of cross bar both ends, and the position of cross bar is adjusted between stand column is convenient;The guide slide way on cross bar, servo motor, screw rod, linear slide block, can make linear slide block slide in guide slide way through screw rod transmission, and the polishing rod of limit seat installed on linear slide block can be polished to submarine pipeline groove in suitable position.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grinding equipment technology, specifically a grinding device for bevels of submarine pipelines. Background Technology

[0002] Subsea pipelines are an indispensable part of offshore oil and gas extraction. They collect oil or natural gas extracted from offshore oil and gas fields and transport it to single-point mooring of oil tankers or onshore oil and gas storage stations, thereby realizing long-distance energy transportation.

[0003] Before welding is carried out, the sections of the submarine pipeline need to be beveled. However, the beveling is usually done manually, which is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a beveling and grinding device for submarine pipelines to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A bevel grinding device for a subsea pipeline includes a grinding ring seat in the shape of a ring, and a ring-shaped slide rail is provided on one side of the grinding ring seat.

[0007] Two sets of slide blocks are symmetrically installed on the annular slide rail. Columns are installed on the two sets of slide blocks. Each set of columns has an adjustment groove. A steering slider that is adapted to and slidably engages with the cross-sectional dimensions of the annular slide rail is installed at the bottom of the slide block.

[0008] A crossbar parallel to the grinding ring seat is installed between the two sets of columns. A guide rail is provided on the crossbar. Guide blocks that are adapted to and slidably fitted with the cross-sectional dimensions of the adjusting groove are installed at both ends of the crossbar. Two sets of synchronously operating servo motors are symmetrically installed in the middle of the guide rail. The output shaft of each set of servo motors is coaxially connected to a lead screw. A linear slider adapted to and slidably fitted with the cross-sectional dimensions of the guide rail is threaded onto each set of lead screws. A limit mounting seat is installed on each set of linear sliders. A grinding rod for grinding the bevel of the subsea pipeline is installed on the limit mounting seat.

[0009] Preferably, the grinding ring seat has mounting seats symmetrically arranged at both ends on the side away from the annular slide rail, and the mounting seats are equipped with clamping mechanisms for fixing the submarine pipeline.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes two sets of symmetrically arranged fixed clamping rings, a positioning block, threaded rods arranged on the upper and lower sides of the mounting base, and several sets of guide rods. Each set of fixed clamping rings has a sliding plate symmetrically arranged at both ends, and the sliding plate is threadedly connected to the threaded rod.

[0011] Preferably, the cross-sections of the annular slide rail, the steering slider, the guide slide, and the linear slider are all convex.

[0012] Preferably, each set of the slide plates is equipped with four sets of guide rods, which are disposed between the positioning block and the mounting base, and the slide plates and the guide rods are in sliding engagement.

[0013] Preferably, the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the positioning block, the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a bearing, and an adjusting turntable is coaxially mounted on the end of the threaded rod away from the mounting base.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. In this subsea pipeline beveling grinding device, a circular grinding ring seat and an annular slide rail on one side, along with two sets of slide blocks symmetrically installed on the annular slide rail and a steering slider at the bottom of the slide blocks, enable the slide blocks to rotate circumferentially on the annular slide rail. The columns on the slide blocks and the adjusting grooves on the columns cooperate with the guide blocks at both ends of the crossbar to facilitate the adjustment of the crossbar's position between the columns. The guide slide, servo motor, lead screw, and linear slider on the crossbar allow the linear slider to slide within the guide slide via lead screw transmission. The grinding rod installed on the upper limit mounting seat of the linear slider can grind the subsea pipeline beveling at a suitable position. The overall structure allows the device to flexibly adjust the grinding position, improving the grinding accuracy and efficiency.

[0016] 2. In this subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device, mounting seats are symmetrically arranged at both ends on the side of the grinding ring seat away from the annular slide rail. The mounting seats are equipped with clamping mechanisms for fixing the subsea pipeline. The clamping mechanism includes two sets of symmetrically arranged fixed clamping rings, positioning blocks, threaded rods arranged on the upper and lower sides of the mounting seats, and several sets of guide rods. Each set of fixed clamping rings has symmetrically arranged sliding plates at both ends. The sliding plates are threadedly connected to the threaded rods, so that the position of the fixed clamping rings can be adjusted by rotating the threaded rods to drive the sliding plates to move, thereby achieving a firm clamping and fixing of the subsea pipeline and ensuring the stability of the pipeline during the grinding process.

[0017] 3. In this subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device, the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the positioning block, and the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a bearing. An adjusting turntable is coaxially mounted on the end of the threaded rod away from the mounting base, allowing the operator to easily drive the threaded rod to rotate by rotating the adjusting turntable, thereby adjusting the position of the fixed clamping ring, making the operation more convenient and labor-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are explained in detail together with the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbar structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the slide rail of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the grinding ring seat of this utility model.

[0024] The meaning of each label in the diagram:

[0025] 1. Mounting base; 2. Guide rod; 3. Slide plate; 4. Threaded rod; 5. Fixing clamp; 6. Circular slide rail; 7. Slide block; 8. Steering slider; 9. Guide block; 10. Crossbar; 11. Servo motor; 12. Lead screw; 13. Linear slider; 14. Limit mounting base; 15. Grinding rod; 16. Positioning block; 17. Adjusting turntable; 18. Grinding ring seat; 19. Column; 20. Adjusting slide groove; 21. Guide slide. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. 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.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "vertical", "horizontal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] A device for beveling and grinding subsea pipelines, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the system includes a circular grinding ring seat 18, with a circular slide rail 6 on one side of the grinding ring seat 18; two sets of slide blocks 7 are symmetrically mounted on the circular slide rail 6, and columns 19 are mounted on the two sets of slide blocks 7. Each set of columns 19 has an adjusting groove 20. A steering slider 8, which is adapted to the cross-sectional dimensions of the circular slide rail 6 and is slidably engaged, is mounted on the bottom of the slide block 7; a crossbar 10 parallel to the grinding ring seat 18 is installed between the two sets of columns 19, and a guide rail 21 is provided on the crossbar 10. Guide blocks 9, which are adapted to the cross-sectional dimensions of the adjusting groove 20 and are slidably engaged, are mounted at both ends of the crossbar 10; two sets of synchronously operating servo motors 11 are symmetrically mounted in the middle of the guide rail 21; the output shaft of each set of servo motors 11 is coaxially connected to a lead screw 12; each set of lead screws 12 is threadedly connected to a linear slider 13, which is adapted to the cross-sectional dimensions of the guide rail 21 and is slidably engaged; and a limit switch is mounted on each set of linear sliders 13. The limiting mounting base 14 is equipped with a grinding rod 15 for grinding the bevel of the subsea pipeline. Through the setting of a circular grinding ring seat 18 and an annular slide rail 6 on one side, and the two sets of slide seats 7 symmetrically installed on the annular slide rail 6 and the steering slider 8 at the bottom of the slide seats 7, the slide seats 7 can be rotated in a circle on the annular slide rail 6. The column 19 on the slide seat 7 and the adjusting slide groove 20 on the column 19 cooperate with the guide blocks 9 at both ends of the crossbar 10 to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the crossbar 10 between the columns 19. The guide slide 21, servo motor 11, lead screw 12 and linear slider 13 on the crossbar 10 can make the linear slider 13 slide in the guide slide 21 through the lead screw drive. The grinding rod 15 installed on the upper limit mounting base 14 of the linear slider 13 can grind the bevel of the subsea pipeline at a suitable position. The overall structure makes the device able to flexibly adjust the grinding position, improve the grinding accuracy and efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, the grinding ring seat 18 has symmetrical mounting seats 1 at both ends on the side away from the annular slide rail 6. The mounting seats 1 are equipped with clamping mechanisms for fixing the subsea pipeline. The clamping mechanisms include two sets of symmetrically arranged fixing clamping rings 5, positioning blocks 16, threaded rods 4 on the upper and lower sides of the mounting seats 1, and several sets of guide rods 2. Each set of fixing clamping rings 5 ​​has symmetrically arranged sliding plates 3 at both ends. The sliding plates 3 are threadedly connected to the threaded rods 4, so that the position of the fixing clamping rings 5 ​​can be adjusted by rotating the threaded rods 4 to drive the sliding plates 3 to move, thereby achieving a firm clamping and fixing of the subsea pipeline and ensuring the stability of the pipeline during the grinding process.

[0030] Among them, the cross-sections of the annular slide rail 6, the steering slider 8, the guide slide 21, and the linear slider 13 are all convex, which makes the sliding fit between the steering slider 8 and the annular slide rail 6, and between the linear slider 13 and the guide slide 21 more stable, preventing the components from disengaging during the sliding process and improving the overall operational reliability of the device.

[0031] Specifically, each set of slide plates 3 is equipped with four sets of guide rods 2. The guide rods 2 are located between the positioning block 16 and the mounting base 1. The slide plate 3 and the guide rods 2 slide together. The guide rods 2 guide the slide plate 3, ensuring that the slide plate 3 maintains linear motion during movement, improving the accuracy and stability of the movement of the fixed clamping ring 5, and thus improving the precision of clamping the subsea pipeline.

[0032] In addition, the threaded rod 4 is threadedly connected to the positioning block 16, and the threaded rod 4 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 via a bearing. Furthermore, an adjusting turntable 17 is coaxially mounted on the end of the threaded rod 4 away from the mounting base 1, which allows the operator to easily drive the threaded rod 4 to rotate by rotating the adjusting turntable 17, thereby adjusting the position of the fixed clamping ring 5, making the operation more convenient and labor-saving.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model's subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device:

[0034] 1. Pipeline fixing: Place the submarine pipeline in the grinding ring seat 18, and rotate the adjusting turntable 17 at the end of the threaded rod 4 on the upper and lower sides of the mounting seat 1; when the threaded rod 4 rotates, the sliding plate 3 connected to it moves under the guidance of the guide rod 2, which drives the fixing clamping ring 5 to move closer, and firmly clamps the submarine pipeline between the positioning blocks 16 to ensure that the pipeline will not shake during the grinding process.

[0035] 2. Preliminary Position Adjustment: Based on the approximate position of the pipe bevel, move the slide block 7 along the annular slide rail 6. The steering slider 8 at the bottom of the slide block 7 cooperates with the annular slide rail 6 to achieve smooth sliding of the slide block 7 and adjust the circumferential position of the grinding ring seat 18. At the same time, the guide blocks 9 at both ends of the crossbar 10 slide in the adjusting groove 20 of the column 19 to adjust the position of the crossbar 10 between the columns 19, so that the grinding rod 15 initially approaches the grinding area.

[0036] 3. Precise grinding and positioning: Start the servo motor 11 in the guide slide 21 on the crossbar 10. The servo motor 11 drives the lead screw 12 to rotate. The linear slider 13, which is threaded to the lead screw 12, slides in the guide slide 21. The grinding rod 15 installed on the upper limit mounting seat 14 of the linear slider 13 moves accordingly and is precisely adjusted to the grinding position of the bevel of the subsea pipeline.

[0037] 4. Grinding operation: The grinding rod 15 is driven by a motor or electric motor (not marked in the figure) to grind the bevel of the subsea pipeline. During the grinding process, the position of the above components can be finely adjusted according to the actual situation to ensure the grinding quality.

[0038] 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 preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A beveling and grinding device for a subsea pipeline, comprising a circular grinding ring seat (18), characterized in that: The grinding ring seat (18) has a circular slide rail (6) on one side. Two sets of slide blocks (7) are symmetrically installed on the annular slide rail (6). Columns (19) are installed on the two sets of slide blocks (7). An adjustment groove (20) is opened on each set of columns (19). A steering slider (8) that is adapted to the cross-sectional size of the annular slide rail (6) and slides in cooperation with it is installed at the bottom of the slide block (7). A crossbar (10) parallel to the grinding ring seat (18) is installed between the two sets of columns (19). A guide slide (21) is provided on the crossbar (10). Guide blocks (9) that are adapted to the cross-sectional size of the adjusting slide (20) and are slidably fitted are installed at both ends of the crossbar (10). Two sets of synchronously working servo motors (11) are symmetrically installed in the middle of the guide slide (21). The output shaft of each set of servo motors (11) is coaxially connected to a lead screw (12). A linear slider (13) that is adapted to the cross-sectional size of the guide slide (21) and is slidably fitted is threaded onto each set of lead screws (12). A limit mounting seat (14) is installed on each set of linear sliders (13). A grinding rod (15) for grinding the bevel of the submarine pipeline is installed on the limit mounting seat (14).

2. The subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding ring seat (18) has mounting seats (1) symmetrically arranged at both ends on the side away from the annular slide rail (6), and the mounting seats (1) are equipped with clamping mechanisms for fixing the submarine pipeline.

3. The subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes two sets of symmetrically arranged fixed clamping rings (5), positioning blocks (16), threaded rods (4) arranged on the upper and lower sides of the mounting base (1) and several sets of guide rods (2). Each set of fixed clamping rings (5) has a sliding plate (3) symmetrically arranged at both ends, and the sliding plate (3) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (4).

4. The subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sections of the annular slide rail (6), the steering slider (8), the guide slide (21), and the linear slider (13) are all convex.

5. The subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each set of the slide plate (3) is equipped with four sets of guide rods (2). The guide rods (2) are located between the positioning block (16) and the mounting base (1). The slide plate (3) and the guide rods (2) are in sliding cooperation.

6. The subsea pipeline beveling and grinding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The threaded rod (4) is threadedly connected to the positioning block (16), and the threaded rod (4) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (1) via a bearing. An adjusting turntable (17) is coaxially mounted on the end of the threaded rod (4) away from the mounting base (1).