A tube bundle support

By designing a tube bundle support that combines horizontal and vertical supports, the problems of complex structure and high cost of traditional supports are solved, achieving stable installation and convenient disassembly, and reducing manufacturing difficulty and cost.

CN224316902UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02JIANGNAN LMART EQUIP MFG (ZHANGJIAGANG) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGNAN LMART EQUIP MFG (ZHANGJIAGANG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

Traditional U-tube heat exchanger tube bundle supports are complex in structure, difficult to manufacture, costly, and difficult to disassemble and install.

Method used

The tube bundle support consists of a transverse support body, a longitudinal support body, and a leg body. It uses angle steel and is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell through the transverse support pads and the leg pads. The longitudinal support serves as the track for pulling the tube bundle, which simplifies the structure and reduces costs.

Benefits of technology

This enables stable installation and easy disassembly of the bracket, reduces manufacturing difficulty and cost, and improves the convenience of installation and maintenance.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of heat exchanger tube bundle support technology, specifically a tube bundle support, comprising: a transverse support body, a longitudinal support, and a leg body. A leg pad is provided on the leg body, and the leg pad is connected to a leg gasket. A transverse support pad is provided on the transverse support body, and the transverse support pad is connected to a transverse support gasket. The advantages are: the transverse support body, in conjunction with the transverse support pad and transverse support gasket, and the leg body, in conjunction with the leg pad and leg gasket, stably installs the device inside the shell-side cylinder. The support structure is simple, consisting of a longitudinal support, a transverse support body, and a leg body. The main material used is angle steel, resulting in low manufacturing cost and ease of manufacture. Furthermore, the longitudinal support on the device can serve as a track for tube bundle installation and disassembly maintenance, facilitating practical use by personnel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat exchanger tube bundle supports, specifically a tube bundle support. Background Technology

[0002] The heat exchanger tube bundle is the core component of a heat exchanger, primarily used to achieve the heat exchange process. The tube bundle consists of multiple metal tubes and is typically used to heat or cool fluids. During operation, one fluid flows inside the tubes, while another flows outside. Heat is transferred from the high-temperature fluid to the low-temperature fluid through the tube walls. The tube bundle usually needs to be mounted inside the shell-side casing using supports.

[0003] In the prior art, tube bundle supports for U-tube heat exchangers are mainly used in some U-tube heat exchangers with special structures. Due to process requirements, the tube bundles of these heat exchangers are not attached to the shell-side cylinder, but are suspended in the shell-side cylinder. Supports are necessary to fix the tube bundles in place to ensure the stability and reliability of the tube bundles.

[0004] However, traditional tube bundle supports suffer from problems such as complex structure, difficult manufacturing, high cost, and difficulties in tube bundle disassembly and installation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tube bundle support to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a tube bundle support, the tube bundle support comprising: a transverse support body, a longitudinal support and a leg body, the leg body being provided with a leg pad, the leg pad being connected to a leg gasket.

[0007] The main body of the horizontal support is equipped with a horizontal support pad, which is connected to the horizontal support shim.

[0008] Preferably, the transverse support pad has an arc-shaped plate structure, and a transverse support gasket is fixedly installed on the transverse support pad. The transverse support gasket can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the other side of the transverse support pad is fixedly connected to the transverse support body, the transverse support body is an "L" shaped angle steel, the other end of the transverse support body is fixedly connected to the leg body, an arc-shaped angle steel is fixedly connected to the leg body, and a longitudinal support is fixedly connected to the leg body, the longitudinal support is an "L" shaped angle steel.

[0010] Preferably, the main body of the support leg is an "L"-shaped angle steel, and a support leg pad is fixedly connected to the main body of the support leg. The support leg pad has an arc-shaped plate structure, and a support leg gasket is fixedly installed on the support leg pad. The support leg gasket has an arc-shaped plate structure and can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the main body of the transverse support. The connecting plate has an "L"-shaped plate structure. The threaded hole on the connecting plate is threadedly connected to the anti-rust bolt, and the other end of the anti-rust bolt is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the movable support plate, the movable support plate has an arc-shaped plate structure, and the movable support plate can slide along the first slot opened on the transverse support pad and the second slot opened on the transverse support pad.

[0013] Preferably, the movable support plate is fixedly connected to the movable pad, the movable pad is disposed in the second slot, the movable pad can slide along the second slot, and a plurality of anti-slip blocks are fixedly connected to the side of the movable pad, the anti-slip blocks having a square plate-shaped structure.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] The tube bundle support proposed in this utility model consists of a transverse support body with a transverse support pad and a transverse support shim, and a leg body with a leg pad and a leg shim. The device is stably installed in the shell-side cylinder through the above methods. The support has a simple structure, consisting of a longitudinal support, a transverse support body, and a leg body. The main material used is angle steel, which has low manufacturing cost and is easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the longitudinal support on the device can serve as a track for tube bundle pulling, facilitating the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of the tube bundle by the operator, and making it convenient for practical use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the device of this utility model installed inside a heat exchanger after the tube bundle is installed;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the device of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Anti-slip block; 2. Longitudinal support; 3. Main body of transverse support; 4. Main body of support leg; 5. Arc-shaped angle steel; 6. Transverse support pad; 7. Transverse support shim; 8. Support leg pad; 9. Support leg shim;

[0021] 10. Rust-proof bolts; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Movable support plate; 13. First slot; 14. Second slot;

[0022] 15. Moving pad; 16. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clear and complete, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of this utility model, and are merely used to explain the embodiments of this utility model. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a tube bundle support, the tube bundle support includes: a transverse support body 3, a longitudinal support 2 and a leg body 4, the leg body 4 is provided with a leg pad 8, the leg pad 8 is connected with a leg pad 9; the transverse support body 3 is provided with a transverse support pad 6, the transverse support pad 6 is connected with a transverse support pad 7.

[0026] In practical use, the transverse support pad 6 supports the transverse support pad 7, which is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell-side cylinder, so that the transverse support body 3 on the device is stably fixed in the shell-side cylinder. The support leg pad 8 supports the support leg pad 9, which is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell-side cylinder, so that the support leg body 4 on the device is stably fixed in the shell-side cylinder. Through the above, the device is stably installed in the shell-side cylinder. The longitudinal support 2 can also be used as a track for tube bundle pulling, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the tube bundle by the staff. When in use, the tube bundle is installed on the longitudinal support 2 on the device. The device supports the tube bundle so that the tube bundle does not fit against the shell-side cylinder and is suspended in the shell-side cylinder.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] Based on Embodiment 1, a transverse support plate 6 is provided to reduce the cost of the device. The transverse support plate 6 has an arc-shaped plate structure. A transverse support pad 7 is fixedly installed on the transverse support plate 6. The transverse support pad 7 can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder. The transverse support pad 7 is made of elastic material. The transverse support plate 6 supports the transverse support pad 7. When the device is installed in the shell cylinder, the transverse support pad 7 is compressed and in a compressed state. The transverse support pad 7 is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell cylinder, so that the transverse support body 3 on the device is stably fixed in the shell cylinder.

[0029] The other side of the transverse support plate 6 is fixedly connected to the transverse support body 3. The transverse support body 3 is an "L" shaped angle steel. The other end of the transverse support body 3 is fixedly connected to the leg body 4. An arc-shaped angle steel 5 is fixedly connected to the leg body 4. A longitudinal support 2 is fixedly connected to the leg body 4. The longitudinal support 2 is an "L" shaped angle steel. The tube bundle is installed on the longitudinal support 2. The longitudinal support 2 can serve as a track when the tube bundle is pulled out, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the tube bundle. Each set of leg bodies 4 is reinforced with arc-shaped angle steel 5.

[0030] The main body of the support leg 4 is an "L"-shaped angle steel. A support leg pad 8 is fixedly connected to the main body of the support leg 4. The support leg pad 8 has an arc-shaped plate structure. A support leg pad 9 is fixedly installed on the support leg pad 8. The support leg pad 9 has an arc-shaped plate structure and can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder. The support leg pad 9 is made of elastic material. The support leg pad 8 supports the support leg pad 9. When the device is installed in the shell cylinder, the support leg pad 9 is compressed and in a compressed state. The support leg pad 9 is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell cylinder, so that the main body of the support leg 4 on the device is stably fixed in the shell cylinder. Through the above, the device is stably installed in the shell cylinder. The support structure is simple. The main body of the device is composed of a longitudinal support 2, a transverse support body 3, and a support leg body 4. The main material used is angle steel, which has low manufacturing cost and is easy to manufacture.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] Based on Embodiment 2, a transverse support body 3 is provided to improve the stability of the device. A connecting plate 16 is fixedly connected to the transverse support body 3. The connecting plate 16 has an "L" shaped plate structure. The threaded hole on the connecting plate 16 is threadedly connected to the anti-rust bolt 10. The other end of the anti-rust bolt 10 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 11. After the device is installed in the shell cylinder, personnel can rotate the anti-rust bolt 10, and the anti-rust bolt 10 rotates along the threaded hole on the connecting plate 16.

[0033] The rotating shaft 11 is rotatably connected to the movable support plate 12. The movable support plate 12 has an arc-shaped plate structure. The movable support plate 12 can slide along the first slot 13 opened on the transverse support pad 6 and the second slot 14 opened on the transverse support pad 7. The first slot 13 just matches the movable support plate 12. When the movable support plate 12 is stuck in the first slot 13, it forms a complete arc plate. With the rotating shaft 11 rotatably connected to the movable support plate 12, the rotating shaft 11 pushes the movable support plate 12 to slide along the first slot 13, and one end of the movable support plate 12 slides into the second slot 14.

[0034] The movable support plate 12 is fixedly connected to the movable pad 15. The movable pad 15 is set in the second slot 14 and can slide along the second slot 14. Several anti-slip blocks 1 are fixedly connected to the side of the movable pad 15. The anti-slip blocks 1 are square plate-shaped structures. The movable pad 15 is made of elastic material. The movable support plate 12 and the movable pad 15 have the same shape. The movable pad 15 slides along the second slot 14. The movable pad 15 is pressed against the inner wall of the shell cylinder, causing the movable pad 15 to deform. The movable pad 15 is in close contact with the inner wall of the shell cylinder. The anti-slip blocks 1 on the movable pad 15 are in close contact with the inner wall of the shell cylinder to prevent the device from sliding. The above combination can improve the stability of the device installed in the shell cylinder, making it stably installed in the shell cylinder.

[0035] In actual use, the transverse support body 3, together with the transverse support pad 6 and the transverse support shim 7, and the leg body 4, together with the leg pad 8 and the leg shim 9, stably install the device inside the shell-side cylinder. The support structure is simple, consisting of the longitudinal support 2, the transverse support body 3, and the leg body 4. The main material used is angle steel, which has low manufacturing cost and is easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the longitudinal support 2 on the device can serve as a track for pulling the tube bundle, facilitating the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of the tube bundle by the staff, and making it convenient for actual use.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tube bundle support, characterized in that: The tube bundle support includes: a transverse support body (3), a longitudinal support (2) and a leg body (4). The leg body (4) is provided with a leg pad (8), and the leg pad (8) is connected to the leg pad (9). A horizontal support body (3) is provided with a horizontal support pad (6), and the horizontal support pad (6) is connected to the horizontal support gasket (7).

2. The tube bundle support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse support pad (6) has an arc-shaped plate structure, and a transverse support pad (7) is fixedly installed on the transverse support pad (6). The transverse support pad (7) can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder.

3. The tube bundle support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other side of the transverse support pad (6) is fixedly connected to the transverse support body (3). The transverse support body (3) is an "L" shaped angle steel. The other end of the transverse support body (3) is fixedly connected to the leg body (4). An arc-shaped angle steel (5) is fixedly connected to the leg body (4). A longitudinal support (2) is fixedly connected to the leg body (4). The longitudinal support (2) is an "L" shaped angle steel.

4. A tube bundle support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the support leg (4) is an "L" shaped angle steel. A support leg pad (8) is fixedly connected to the main body of the support leg (4). The support leg pad (8) has an arc-shaped plate structure. A support leg gasket (9) is fixedly installed on the support leg pad (8). The support leg gasket (9) has an arc-shaped plate structure and can fit against the inner wall of the shell cylinder.

5. A tube bundle support according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (16) is fixedly connected to the main body (3) of the horizontal support. The connecting plate (16) has an "L" shaped plate structure. The threaded hole on the connecting plate (16) is threadedly connected to the anti-rust bolt (10). The other end of the anti-rust bolt (10) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (11).

6. A tube bundle support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (11) is rotatably connected to the movable support plate (12). The movable support plate (12) has an arc-shaped plate structure and can slide along the first slot (13) opened on the transverse support pad (6) and the second slot (14) opened on the transverse support pad (7).

7. A tube bundle support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable support plate (12) is fixedly connected to the movable pad (15). The movable pad (15) is set in the second slot (14). The movable pad (15) can slide along the second slot (14). Several anti-slip blocks (1) are fixedly connected to the side of the movable pad (15). The anti-slip blocks (1) are square plate-shaped structures.