A spigot pipe docking in place alarm device
The socket pipe docking alarm device, which uses clamping components and sensors working in tandem, solves the problem that hydraulic devices have difficulty in determining whether the pipe docking is in place, improving construction accuracy and safety, and reducing rework rate and operational risks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI LIUJIAN GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydraulically driven rapid installation methods make it difficult to accurately determine whether the socketed pipes are properly connected. Relying on manual experience can easily lead to misjudgment and rework, and also poses safety hazards.
The system employs a combination of clamping components and sensors. By using sensor probes and proximity sensors to determine the pipe connection status, it monitors the system in real time and sends control signals to stop the hydraulic device, while warning lights alert the operator.
It enables precise judgment of pipeline connection, improves construction accuracy, reduces rework, lowers safety risks, and shortens construction time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline installation technology, and in particular to an alarm device for properly connected socketed pipes. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of urban infrastructure construction, large-diameter socket-type pipes are increasingly widely used in water supply, drainage, and gas pipeline projects. Traditional socket-type pipe connection methods rely mainly on manual experience, which presents the following problems: manual connection requires experienced operators, is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has low construction efficiency. Manual connection makes it difficult to guarantee the accuracy of pipe connection, easily causing water and gas leaks at the pipe joints, affecting the service life and safety of the pipeline. During manual connection, operators need to be in close contact with the equipment, posing certain safety hazards. To solve these problems, some hydraulically driven rapid installation construction methods have emerged. These methods utilize hydraulic devices to push the pipe forward, jack, clamp, and connect, achieving automation of socket-type connections, improving construction efficiency and accuracy, and reducing construction costs and safety risks. However, existing hydraulically driven rapid installation construction methods still have some shortcomings: when the hydraulic device pushes the pipe for connection, it is difficult to accurately determine whether the pipe is properly connected, requiring operator experience for judgment, which can easily lead to misjudgment and rework. Therefore, a socket-type pipe connection alarm device has been developed. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an alarm device for properly connected socket pipes, which can accurately determine whether the pipes have been properly connected when the pipes are connected by a hydraulic device.
[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objectives of this utility model, the technical solution adopted is as follows:
[0005] A socket pipe docking alarm device includes clamping assemblies respectively installed on two pipes to be docked. Each clamping assembly includes a fixing plate and clamping jaws mounted on the fixing plate. A telescopic rod is vertically mounted on the fixing plate of one clamping assembly, and a mounting plate is fixed to the end of the telescopic rod. A sensor probe is fixed on the mounting plate. A proximity sensor is mounted on the fixing plate of the other clamping assembly. When the proximity sensor detects that the sensor probe is in position, the pipe docking is complete. At this time, the proximity sensor synchronously sends a control signal to the hydraulic pipe docking device, and the controller stops the docking operation.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the telescopic rod includes a first support rod and a second support rod, one end of the second support rod is threaded into the first support rod, and a mounting plate is vertically fixed to the other end.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the first support rod and the second support rod are provided with length scale lines, which makes it convenient to adjust the length of the telescopic rod according to the usage requirements.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clamping assembly includes a threaded adjusting rod, a fixing plate is installed in the middle of the threaded adjusting rod, and arc-shaped claws and clamping nuts are sequentially threaded to the positions on both sides of the fixing plate on the threaded adjusting rod.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the middle part of the arc-shaped claw is threaded with an auxiliary fixing bolt, and the end of the auxiliary fixing bolt passes through the threaded hole in the middle of the arc-shaped claw and is fixed with a rubber pad.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, a warning light is installed on the mounting plate on which the proximity sensor is installed, and the warning light is connected to the proximity sensor signal.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention utilizes the synergistic effect of a sensor probe and a proximity sensor to monitor the pipeline connection status in real time, accurately determine if the connection is in place, avoid human error, and significantly improve construction accuracy. Once the connection is detected, the proximity sensor automatically sends a signal to stop the hydraulic device, reducing manual intervention, shortening connection time, and lowering rework rates. Furthermore, the warning light, linked to the sensor, promptly alerts operators, reducing the risk of close-range operation; the adjustable design of the clamping assembly ensures pipeline stability, further guaranteeing construction safety. Attached Figure Description
[0012] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the present invention.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Clamping assembly, 2. Fixing plate, 3. Clamping claw, 4. Telescopic rod, 5. Mounting plate, 6. Sensor probe, 7. Proximity sensor, 8. First support rod, 9. Second support rod, 10. Threaded adjusting rod, 11. Arc-shaped claw, 12. Clamping nut, 13. Auxiliary fixing bolt, 14. Rubber pad, 15. Warning light. Detailed Implementation
[0016] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0017] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0018] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a socket pipe docking alarm device includes clamping assemblies 1 installed on two pipes to be docked. Each clamping assembly 1 includes a fixing plate 2 and clamping claws 3 installed on the fixing plate 2. A telescopic rod 4 is vertically installed on the fixing plate 2 of one clamping assembly 1, and an mounting plate 5 is fixed to the end of the telescopic rod 4. A sensor probe 6 is fixed on the mounting plate 5. A proximity sensor 7 is installed on the fixing plate 2 of the other clamping assembly 1. When the proximity sensor 7 detects that the sensor probe 6 is in position, the pipe docking is complete. The proximity sensor 7 simultaneously sends a control signal to the hydraulic pipe docking device, and the controller stops the docking operation.
[0019] The telescopic rod 4 includes a first support rod 8 and a second support rod 9. One end of the second support rod 9 is threaded into the first support rod 8, and the other end is vertically fixed with a mounting plate 5.
[0020] Both the first support rod 8 and the second support rod 9 are equipped with length scale lines, which facilitates the adjustment of the length of the telescopic rod 4 according to usage requirements.
[0021] The clamping assembly 1 includes a threaded adjusting rod 10, a fixing plate 2 is installed in the middle of the threaded adjusting rod 10, and arc-shaped claws 11 and clamping nuts 12 are sequentially threaded to the threaded adjusting rod 10 at both sides of the fixing plate 2.
[0022] An auxiliary fixing bolt 13 is threadedly connected to the middle of the arc-shaped claw 11, and a rubber pad 14 is fixed to the end of the auxiliary fixing bolt 13 after passing through the threaded hole in the middle of the arc-shaped claw 11.
[0023] A warning light 15 is installed on the mounting plate 2 where the proximity sensor 7 is installed. The warning light 15 is connected to the proximity sensor 7. When the proximity sensor 7 detects that the sensor probe 6 is in position, the pipeline is in place. At this time, the proximity sensor 7 sends a control signal to the hydraulic pipeline docking device, and the controller stops the docking operation. At the same time, the proximity sensor 7 sends a signal to the warning light 15 to control the warning light 15 to light up.
[0024] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, component disassembly or combination, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A bell and spigot pipe butt-in-place alarm device, characterised in that: The device includes clamping assemblies installed on two pipes to be connected. Each clamping assembly includes a fixing plate and clamping jaws mounted on the fixing plate. A telescopic rod is vertically mounted on the fixing plate of one clamping assembly, and a mounting plate is fixed to the end of the telescopic rod. A sensor probe is fixed on the mounting plate. A proximity sensor is mounted on the fixing plate of the other clamping assembly.
2. A bell and spigot pipe butt alignment alarm device according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic rod includes a first support rod and a second support rod. One end of the second support rod is threaded into the first support rod, and a mounting plate is vertically fixed to the other end.
3. A bell and spigot pipe butt alignment alarm device according to claim 2, wherein: Both the first and second support rods are provided with length scale lines.
4. A bell and spigot pipe butt alignment alarm device according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly includes a threaded adjusting rod, a fixing plate is installed in the middle of the threaded adjusting rod, and arc-shaped claws and clamping nuts are sequentially threaded to both sides of the fixing plate on the threaded adjusting rod.
5. A bell and spigot pipe butt alignment alarm device according to claim 4, wherein: An auxiliary fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the middle of the arc-shaped claw, and a rubber pad is fixed to the end of the auxiliary fixing bolt after passing through the threaded hole in the middle of the arc-shaped claw.
6. A bell and spigot pipe butt alignment alarm device according to claim 1, wherein: A warning light is mounted on a mounting plate containing a proximity sensor, and the warning light is connected to the proximity sensor signal.