A kind of tool for steel plate straight probe ultrasonic testing
By designing an ultrasonic testing fixture for a steel plate straight probe with ball bearing support and magnetic adsorption, the problems of heavy weight and labor-intensive operation of existing testing equipment have been solved, achieving efficient and labor-saving testing results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGTZE THREE GORGES TECHNOLOGY & ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing ultrasonic testing fixtures with straight probes for steel plates are heavy and have a large contact area, resulting in laborious and inefficient testing.
A testing fixture comprising a fixture base, a straight probe base, a limiting sleeve, and a ball bearing support structure was designed. The ball bearings roll into contact with the surface of the steel plate to reduce friction, and the magnetic adsorption and adjustable limiting structure improve the convenience of testing.
It effectively reduces friction during the testing process, improves testing efficiency, reduces labor intensity, and achieves a labor-saving effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ultrasonic testing technology, and in particular to a tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe. Background Technology
[0002] Ultrasonic testing of steel plates with straight probes requires direct contact between the probe and the steel plate. Therefore, the testing process requires the operator to bend over and squat for a long time. In order to reduce labor intensity, a testing fixture that can connect the probe and the extension rod is needed. Currently, the fixtures on the market often require a special probe, use a metal structure, are heavy, and have a large contact area with the steel plate, making it difficult to push during testing. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe, which addresses the aforementioned problems. This tooling can reliably position and install the straight probe, and can easily connect an extension rod, thereby facilitating the assembly of the entire ultrasonic testing tooling to achieve ultrasonic testing of steel plates. At the same time, it effectively reduces the friction between the probe and the steel plate during the testing process, resulting in a significant labor-saving effect, reducing the difficulty of the testing operation, and improving the testing efficiency.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical features, the purpose of this utility model is as follows: A fixture for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe includes a fixture base, a straight probe base for mounting the straight probe is fixed at the top center of the fixture base, and a limiting sleeve is fitted on the outside of the straight probe base; an extension rod connecting frame is hinged to the top of the fixture base, and the end of the extension rod connecting frame is used to connect an extension rod; a ball is installed in the inner bottom of the fixture base through a ball retainer for rolling limitation, and the ball protrudes from the fixture base at a certain height and rolls in contact with the surface of the steel plate to be tested.
[0005] Preferably, the tooling base includes a disc, with a steel ball bearing support fixed circumferentially on the top of the disc. The inside of the ball bearing support is used for positioning and installing the balls, and a ball bearing retainer is fixedly installed at the bottom of the ball bearing support. A hinge seat is symmetrically installed on the top of the disc, and an extension rod connecting bracket is hinged on the hinge seat. A central hole for the straight probe to pass through is machined in the center of the disc. A limiting seat arranged in a circle is machined on the top of the disc, and multiple sets of arc-shaped limiting grooves are machined on the inner side wall of the limiting seat.
[0006] Preferably, a through hole is machined at the center of the top of the ball bearing support.
[0007] Preferably, the disc is provided with a plurality of magnet holders, which are used for positioning and installing magnets.
[0008] Preferably, the extension rod connecting frame includes a U-shaped frame, and an extension rod connecting sleeve is fixed to the middle part of the outer wall of the U-shaped frame. The extension rod connecting sleeve is machined with screw holes.
[0009] Preferably, the straight probe base includes a mounting cylinder that mates with the central hole. The mounting cylinder is welded and fixed to the top of the disc. A first vertical groove is machined on the mounting cylinder, and a horizontal groove is connected to the bottom end of the first vertical groove.
[0010] Preferably, the limiting sleeve includes a limiting cylinder body, a positioning plate is provided on the outer ring of the bottom end of the limiting cylinder body, an arc-shaped protrusion is machined on the outer edge of the positioning plate, the arc-shaped protrusion cooperates with the arc-shaped limiting groove, and a slot is machined on the positioning plate and the limiting cylinder body.
[0011] Preferably, the ball retainer has a ball mounting groove machined inside for mating with the ball.
[0012] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. This utility model tooling can be used to reliably position and install a straight probe, and can be easily connected to an extension rod, thereby conveniently assembling the entire ultrasonic testing tooling to realize ultrasonic testing of steel plates. At the same time, it effectively reduces the friction between the probe and the steel plate during the testing process, achieving a good labor-saving effect, reducing the difficulty of the testing operation, and improving the testing efficiency.
[0014] 2. By adopting a wave-shaped limiting seat, the limiting seat can provide 8 positions. By rotating the straight probe and the limiting sleeve, the gap between the straight probe and the steel plate being tested can be adjusted.
[0015] 3. The fixture base has 4 ball bearing supports. The balls allow the fixture base to maintain a certain gap with the steel plate being inspected, allowing water to enter between the straight probe and the steel plate to act as a coupling agent. At the same time, the balls allow the device to slide smoothly on the steel plate being inspected.
[0016] 4. The straight probe base has four rectangular magnet seats with the long side parallel to the pushing direction of the extension rod. Magnets can be installed during testing so that the probe can be attracted to the steel plate being tested.
[0017] 5. The straight probe of this device is fixed by the horizontal groove and the first vertical groove on the straight probe base and the slot on the limiting sleeve. This fixing structure can keep the straight probe at a fixed gap with the steel plate being inspected during the inspection process. It is also easy to adjust and runs stably.
[0018] 6. The extension rod connector has an extension rod connecting sleeve with a screw hole, which can be used to fit extension rods of different diameters. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-person perspective three-dimensional view of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a second-view three-dimensional diagram of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the present invention from a third perspective.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a four-dimensional view of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a first-person 3D view of the tooling base of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a second-view 3D view of the tooling base of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 7 This is a first-view 3D view of the limiting sleeve of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 8 This is a top view of the tooling base of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 9 For the present utility model Figure 8 AA view.
[0029] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the ball bearing retainer of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 11 This is a first-person 3D view of the ball bearing retainer and the ball bearing assembly of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 12 This is a second-view 3D diagram showing the ball bearing retainer and the ball bearing assembly of this utility model.
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Tooling base; 2. Extension rod connecting bracket; 3. Straight probe base; 4. Limiting sleeve; 5. Ball bearing; 6. Ball bearing retaining buckle.
[0033] Hinged seat 101, disc 102, ball bearing support seat 103, through hole 104, magnet seat 105, limiting seat 106, arc-shaped limiting groove 107, center hole 108;
[0034] U-shaped frame 201, extension rod connecting sleeve 202, screw hole 203;
[0035] Install cylinder 301, horizontal groove 302, and first vertical groove 303;
[0036] Positioning plate 401, arc-shaped protrusion 402, limiting cylinder 403, slot 404;
[0037] Ball bearing mounting groove 601. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0039] See Figure 1-12 A fixture for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe includes a fixture base 1. A straight probe base 3 for mounting the straight probe is fixed at the top center of the fixture base 1, and a limiting sleeve 4 is fitted around the straight probe base 3. An extension rod connecting frame 2 is hinged to the top of the fixture base 1, and the end of the extension rod connecting frame 2 is used to connect an extension rod. A ball bearing 5 is rolled and limited at the inner bottom of the fixture base 1 by a ball bearing retainer 6. The ball bearing 5 protrudes from the fixture base 1 at a certain height and rolls in contact with the surface of the steel plate to be tested. This fixture can reliably position and mount the straight probe, and can easily connect the extension rod, thus facilitating the assembly of the entire ultrasonic testing fixture to achieve ultrasonic testing of steel plates. It also effectively reduces the friction between the probe and the steel plate during the testing process, resulting in a significant labor-saving effect, reducing the difficulty of the testing operation, and improving testing efficiency. In practical use, the straight probe is positioned and installed on the straight probe base 3, and the straight probe is clamped and fixed by the limiting sleeve 4. Then, the extension rod is installed on the extension rod connecting frame 2, and the entire tooling base 1 is manually pushed to move along the steel plate to be measured. During the movement, the ball bearing 5 rolls and contacts the outer surface of the steel plate, thereby realizing the detection of the steel plate.
[0040] Furthermore, the tooling base 1 includes a disc 102, on the top of which a steel ball bearing support 103 is fixed in a circumferential direction. The interior of the ball bearing support 103 is used for positioning and installing the balls 5, and the bottom end of the ball bearing support 103 is fixedly installed with a ball bearing retaining buckle 6. A hinge seat 101 is symmetrically installed on the top of the disc 102, and the hinge seat 101 is used for hinged extension rod connecting frame 2. A central hole 108 for the straight probe to pass through is machined in the center of the disc 102. A circularly arranged limiting seat 106 is machined in the top of the disc 102, and multiple sets of arc-shaped limiting grooves 107 are machined on the inner side wall of the limiting seat 106. The ball bearing support 103 facilitates the subsequent installation of the balls, and the hinge seat 101 facilitates the subsequent installation of the extension rod connecting frame 2.
[0041] There are eight arc-shaped limiting grooves 107, each with a semi-circular surface. The radius of each semi-circular surface is equal and the distance from the center of the semi-circular surface to the center of the tooling base 1 is equal. Through multiple arc-shaped limiting grooves 107, it is easier to adapt to straight probes of different sizes and models.
[0042] Furthermore, a through hole 104 is machined at the center of the top end of the ball bearing support 103. The through hole 104 facilitates the subsequent injection of lubricating oil into the ball bearing support 103, thereby lubricating the balls 5 and ensuring their smooth rotation.
[0043] Furthermore, the disc 102 is provided with multiple magnet holders 105, which are used to position and install magnets. There are four sets of magnet holders 105, which are arranged in a rectangle with their long sides parallel to the pushing direction of the extension rod. Four circular magnets are attached with glue so that they can be attracted to the steel plate being inspected during testing to prevent the risk of falling off.
[0044] Furthermore, the extension rod connecting frame 2 includes a U-shaped frame 201, and an extension rod connecting sleeve 202 is fixed to the middle part of the outer wall of the U-shaped frame 201. Screw holes 203 are machined on the extension rod connecting sleeve 202. The extension rod connecting frame 2 facilitates subsequent connection of the extension rod. The extension rod connecting sleeve 202 is tapered, thus adapting to extension rods of different diameters.
[0045] Furthermore, the straight probe base 3 includes a mounting cylinder 301 that mates with the central hole 108. The mounting cylinder 301 is welded and fixed to the top of the disc 102. A first vertical groove 303 is machined on the mounting cylinder 301, and a horizontal groove 302 is connected to the bottom end of the first vertical groove 303. The straight probe base 3 described above can be used for subsequent positioning and installation of the straight probe. The first vertical groove 303 and the horizontal groove 302 form a spiral groove, the size of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the straight probe connector, forming a track that allows the straight probe to rotate and adjust its vertical distance.
[0046] Furthermore, the limiting sleeve 4 includes a limiting cylinder 403, with a positioning plate 401 provided on the outer ring of the bottom end of the limiting cylinder 403. An arc-shaped protrusion 402 is machined on the outer edge of the positioning plate 401, and the arc-shaped protrusion 402 cooperates with the arc-shaped limiting groove 107. A retaining groove 404 is machined on the positioning plate 401 and the limiting cylinder 403. The limiting sleeve 4 facilitates subsequent fixing of the straight probe, wherein the width of the retaining groove 404 is equal to the diameter of the straight probe connector.
[0047] Furthermore, the ball retainer 6 has a ball mounting groove 601 machined inside for cooperating with the ball 5. The ball mounting groove 601 enables reliable positioning of the ball 5.
[0048] The specific working process and principle of this utility model are as follows:
[0049] When in use, place the straight probe connecting wire into the hollow cylinder in the straight probe base 3, install it along the first vertical groove 303 and the horizontal groove 302, and rotate it to a suitable position so that the bottom of the straight probe and the steel plate being inspected have the smallest possible gap. Then, align the slot 404 of the limiting sleeve 4 with the protruding position where the straight probe and the probe wire are connected and insert it. Finally, insert the arc-shaped protrusion 402 at the bottom of the limiting sleeve 4 into the arc-shaped limiting groove 107.
[0050] After fixing the straight probe, insert the extension rod of appropriate diameter into the extension rod connector 2. If the connection is not tight or loose, screws can be screwed into the screw holes on the extension rod connector 2 to fix the extension rod.
Claims
1. A tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe, characterized in that, The fixture includes a fixture base (1), a straight probe base (3) for mounting a straight probe is fixed at the top center of the fixture base (1), and a limit sleeve (4) is fitted on the outside of the straight probe base (3); an extension rod connecting frame (2) is hinged to the top of the fixture base (1), and the end of the extension rod connecting frame (2) is used to connect the extension rod; a ball (5) is installed in the inner bottom of the fixture base (1) by a ball retainer (6) for rolling limit, and the ball (5) protrudes from the fixture base (1) at a certain height and rolls in contact with the surface of the steel plate to be tested.
2. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tooling base (1) includes a disc (102), a steel ball bearing support (103) is fixed on the top of the disc (102) in a circumferential direction, the inside of the ball bearing support (103) is used to position and install the ball bearing (5), and the bottom end of the ball bearing support (103) is fixedly installed with a ball bearing fixing buckle (6); a hinge seat (101) is symmetrically installed on the top of the disc (102), and an extension rod connecting bracket (2) is hinged on the hinge seat (101); a central hole (108) for passing through the straight probe is machined in the center of the disc (102); a limiting seat (106) arranged in a circle is machined on the top of the disc (102), and multiple sets of arc-shaped limiting grooves (107) are machined on the inner side wall of the limiting seat (106).
3. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ball bearing support (103) has a through hole (104) machined at the center of its top end.
4. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The disc (102) is provided with a plurality of magnet holders (105), which are used to position and install magnets.
5. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension rod connecting frame (2) includes a U-shaped frame (201), and an extension rod connecting sleeve (202) is fixed in the middle part of the outer wall of the U-shaped frame (201). The extension rod connecting sleeve (202) has screw holes (203).
6. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The straight probe base (3) includes a mounting cylinder (301) that mates with the central hole (108). The mounting cylinder (301) is welded and fixed to the top of the disc (102). A first vertical groove (303) is machined on the mounting cylinder (301), and a horizontal groove (302) is connected to the bottom end of the first vertical groove (303).
7. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates using a straight probe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting sleeve (4) includes a limiting cylinder (403), and a positioning plate (401) is provided on the outer ring of the bottom end of the limiting cylinder (403). An arc-shaped protrusion (402) is machined on the outer edge of the positioning plate (401), and the arc-shaped protrusion (402) cooperates with the arc-shaped limiting groove (107). A slot (404) is machined on the positioning plate (401) and the limiting cylinder (403).
8. The tooling for ultrasonic testing of steel plates with a straight probe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ball retainer (6) has a ball mounting groove (601) inside for cooperating with the ball (5).