A surface quality inspection device for stainless steel pipes
By designing an automated stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection device, which utilizes electric slide rails and drive wheels to achieve automated movement of the ultrasonic flaw detector and support rotation of the steel pipe, the problem of low efficiency in manual operation in existing technologies is solved, and a highly efficient inspection effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 潘晨银
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The current method of surface quality inspection of stainless steel pipes requires manual handling of ultrasonic flaw detectors, which involves moving and frequently rotating the pipes, resulting in low work efficiency.
An inspection device comprising a base, an electric slide rail, an ultrasonic flaw detector, and an automated drive structure was designed. The electric slide rail and drive wheels enable automated movement of the ultrasonic flaw detector and support rotation of the steel pipe, reducing manual operation.
It enables automated flaw detection on the surface of stainless steel pipes, improving detection efficiency. It is applicable to steel pipes of different diameters, offering high flexibility and wide applicability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection technology, specifically to a stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection device. Background Technology
[0002] Stainless steel pipe is a hollow, long, round steel material, mainly used in industrial pipelines for petroleum, chemical, medical, food, light industry, and machinery, as well as mechanical structural components.
[0003] After the existing stainless steel pipes are produced, they need to be inspected for surface and internal quality. The traditional inspection method is to manually move an ultrasonic flaw detector along the stainless steel pipe to perform flaw detection. During flaw detection, the stainless steel pipe needs to be rotated frequently by the operator, which is very troublesome and requires constant movement along the stainless steel pipe, resulting in slow work efficiency. There may already be technical solutions to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Therefore, this case aims to provide a replacement or alternative technical solution. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a surface quality inspection device for stainless steel pipes. It solves the problem that after stainless steel pipes are produced, they need to be inspected for surface quality. The traditional inspection method involves manually moving a handheld ultrasonic flaw detector along the stainless steel pipe to perform flaw detection. During flaw detection, the stainless steel pipe needs to be rotated frequently by the operator, which is very troublesome and requires constant movement along the stainless steel pipe, resulting in slow work efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection device, comprising a base, a first electric slide rail mounted on the upper wall of the base, a mounting frame mounted on the moving end of the first electric slide rail, an ultrasonic flaw detector body mounted on the front wall of the mounting frame beam, a mounting column mounted on the lower wall of the mounting frame beam, an electric push rod embedded in the mounting column, an extension column mounted on the telescopic end of the electric push rod, a clamping frame mounted on the lower end of the extension column, an ultrasonic flaw detector head body clamped on the clamping frame, a wire connecting the ultrasonic flaw detector head body and the ultrasonic flaw detector body, and a load-bearing drive structure mounted on the base and in front of the first electric slide rail.
[0006] Preferably, the load-bearing drive structure includes four second electric slide rails, four support rods, four support wheels, and a drive unit;
[0007] Four second electric slide rails are mounted on the base and located in front of the first electric slide rail. Each of the support rods is mounted on the moving end of each second electric slide rail. Each of the support wheels is mounted on each support rod. The drive unit is mounted on the base and located between the four second electric slide rails.
[0008] Preferably, the drive unit includes two mounting columns, two electric cylinders, two top columns, two servo motors, and two drive wheels;
[0009] Two assembly columns are mounted on the base and located between the four second electric slide rails. Two electric cylinders are embedded in the two assembly columns. Two top columns are mounted on the telescopic ends of the two electric cylinders. Each servo motor is embedded in each top column. Each drive wheel is mounted on the drive end of each servo motor.
[0010] Preferably, each of the drive wheels is fitted with a rubber layer.
[0011] Preferably, the lower wall of the base is fitted with four feet.
[0012] Preferably, a coordinating rod is fitted between the two top posts.
[0013] Beneficial effects
[0014] This invention provides a surface quality inspection device for stainless steel pipes. It offers the following advantages: the device achieves automated driving of the ultrasonic flaw detector, eliminating the need for manual operation and providing auxiliary support to rotate the stainless steel pipe, thus improving inspection efficiency. It can perform surface quality inspection on stainless steel pipes of different diameters, offering high flexibility and wide applicability. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection device according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment described in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment described in this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1-Base; 2-First electric slide rail; 3-Mounting bracket; 4-Ultrasonic flaw detector body; 5-Mounting column; 6-Electric push rod; 7-Extension column; 8-Clamping bracket; 9-Ultrasonic flaw detector head body; 10-Wire; 11-Second electric slide rail; 12-Support rod; 13-Support wheel; 14-Assembly column; 15-Electric cylinder; 16-Top column; 17-Servo motor; 18-Drive wheel; 19-Rubber layer; 20-Foot pad; 21-Corresponding rod. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Those skilled in the art should connect all electrical components and their compatible power supplies in this case via wires, and should select appropriate controllers according to actual conditions to meet control requirements. The specific connection and control sequence should refer to the working principle described below, where the electrical components are connected in sequence. The detailed connection methods are well-known in the art. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, without explaining the electrical control.
[0021] Based on 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.
[0022] Example: Refer to Figure 1-3A surface quality inspection device for stainless steel pipes includes a base 1. A first electric slide rail 2 is mounted on the upper wall of the base 1. A mounting frame 3 is mounted on the moving end of the first electric slide rail 2. An ultrasonic flaw detector body 4 is mounted on the front wall of the crossbeam of the mounting frame 3. A mounting column 5 is mounted on the lower wall of the crossbeam of the mounting frame 3. An electric push rod 6 is embedded in the mounting column 5. An extension column 7 is mounted on the telescopic end of the electric push rod 6. A clamping frame 8 is mounted on the lower end of the extension column 7. An ultrasonic flaw detector head body 9 is clamped on the clamping frame 8. A wire 10 connects the ultrasonic flaw detector head body 9 and the ultrasonic flaw detector body 4. A load-bearing drive structure is mounted on the base 1 and located in front of the first electric slide rail 2. The load-bearing drive structure includes four second electric slide rails 11, four support rods 12, four support wheels 13, and a drive unit. The four second electric slide rails 11 are mounted on the base 1 and located in front of the first electric slide rail 2. Each support rod 12 is mounted on the moving end of each second electric slide rail 11, each support wheel 13 is mounted on each support rod 12, and the drive unit is mounted on the base 1 and located between the four second electric slide rails 11. The drive unit includes two mounting columns 14, two electric cylinders 15, two top columns 16, two servo motors 17, and two drive wheels 18. The two mounting columns 14 are mounted on the base 1 and located between the four second electric slide rails 11. The two electric cylinders 15 are embedded in the two mounting columns 14. The two top columns 16 are mounted on the telescopic ends of the two electric cylinders 15. Each servo motor 17 is embedded in each top column 16, and each drive wheel 18 is mounted on the driving end of each servo motor 17. Each drive wheel 18 is respectively equipped with a rubber layer 19. Four pads 20 are mounted on the lower wall of the base 1. A co-positioning rod 21 is mounted between the two top columns 16.
[0023] The specific working principle is as follows:
[0024] Workers operate the system via a programmable controller installed on it, adjusting the system according to the actual diameter of the steel pipe being inspected. The moving end of the second electric slide rail 11, mounted on the base 1, moves to both sides to adjust the support for the steel pipe diameter. After adjustment, the moving end of the second electric slide rail 11 stops moving. Workers place the steel pipe to be inspected onto the support wheels 13 mounted on the support rod 12. The four support wheels 13 support the steel pipe. After support is complete, the electric cylinder 15 inside the assembly column 14 mounted on the base 1 pushes the top column 16 mounted on its telescopic end to rise. This causes the drive wheel 18 on the drive end of the servo motor 17 mounted inside the top column 16 to contact the lower wall of the steel pipe via the rubber layer 19 mounted on it. The electric cylinder 15 then stops telescopically. The positioning rod 21 is used to raise or lower the two top columns 16 simultaneously. After the rubber layer 19 contacts the lower wall of the steel pipe, the servo motor 17 drives the... As wheel 18 rotates, the rubber layer 19 on the drive wheel 18 contacts the lower wall of the steel pipe, causing the steel pipe to roll on the support wheel 13. Simultaneously, the electric push rod 6 inside the mounting column 5 on the mounting frame 3 pushes the extension column 7 down, causing the ultrasonic flaw detector head body 9 mounted on the mounting bracket 8 of the extension column 7 to contact the rotating steel pipe for flaw detection. The data is displayed on the display screen on the ultrasonic flaw detector body 4 via the wire 10, allowing the staff to observe the data on the ultrasonic flaw detector body 4 in real time. During flaw detection, the moving end of the first electric slide rail 2 mounted on the base 1 begins to move slowly, thereby driving the installation to move laterally, facilitating length flaw detection of the steel pipe. The pad 20 is used for auxiliary support to prevent the device from tilting due to uneven ground. After the inspection is completed, the electric push rod 6 and the electric cylinder 15 reset, the servo motor 17 stops running, and the staff can then remove the inspected stainless steel pipe.
[0025] 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 surface quality inspection device for stainless steel pipes, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, The upper wall of the base (1) is equipped with a first electric slide rail (2), the moving end of the first electric slide rail (2) is equipped with a mounting bracket (3), the front wall of the crossbeam of the mounting bracket (3) is equipped with an ultrasonic flaw detector body (4), the lower wall of the crossbeam of the mounting bracket (3) is equipped with a mounting column (5), the mounting column (5) is embedded with an electric push rod (6), the telescopic end of the electric push rod (6) is equipped with an extension column (7), the lower end of the extension column (7) is equipped with a clamping bracket (8), the clamping bracket (8) is clamped with an ultrasonic flaw detector head body (9), the ultrasonic flaw detector head body (9) and the ultrasonic flaw detector body (4) are connected by a wire (10), and a load-bearing drive structure is equipped on the base (1) and in front of the first electric slide rail (2).
2. The stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The load-bearing drive structure includes four second electric slide rails (11), four support rods (12), four support wheels (13), and a drive unit; Four second electric slide rails (11) are mounted on the base (1) and located in front of the first electric slide rail (2). Each of the support rods (12) is mounted on the moving end of each second electric slide rail (11). Each of the support wheels (13) is mounted on each support rod (12). The drive unit is mounted on the base (1) and located between the four second electric slide rails (11).
3. The stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive unit includes two mounting columns (14), two electric cylinders (15), two top columns (16), two servo motors (17), and two drive wheels (18). Two assembly columns (14) are placed on the base (1) and located between the four second electric slide rails (11). Two electric cylinders (15) are embedded in the two assembly columns (14). Two top columns (16) are placed on the extension ends of the two electric cylinders (15). Each servo motor (17) is embedded in each top column (16). Each drive wheel (18) is placed on the drive end of each servo motor (17).
4. The stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the drive wheels (18) is fitted with a rubber layer (19).
5. The stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is fitted with four feet (20) on its lower wall.
6. The stainless steel pipe surface quality inspection equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, A co-position rod (21) is fitted between the two top posts (16).