Auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators
By using an integrated support structure and adjustable clamping components as auxiliary lifting tools, the mechanical damage and stability issues during the lifting of large pipeline compensators are solved, achieving efficient and economical lifting results, and applicable to pipeline compensators of different diameters.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA METALLURGICAL CONSTR ENG GRP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for hoisting large pipeline compensators suffer from high risks of mechanical damage, poor hoisting stability, and low installation efficiency, making it difficult to meet the high-quality and high-efficiency requirements of modern large-scale pipeline engineering construction.
The auxiliary lifting tool adopts an integrated support structure, including a base and an adjustable clamping assembly. It achieves stable clamping of the pipeline compensator through the grippers and adjustment components, disperses the stress points, adapts to different diameters, and can be stored separately for easy transportation.
It reduces the risk of mechanical damage to pipeline compensators, improves hoisting stability and installation efficiency, reduces rework and spare parts waste, is suitable for emergency repair scenarios, and is protective, efficient and economical.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hoisting, and in particular to an auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators. Background Technology
[0002] In industrial sectors such as energy, chemical, and metallurgy, as well as in large-scale municipal engineering projects, large pipeline systems undertake the crucial task of transporting high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosive media over long distances and at high flow rates. Large pipeline compensators, as key flexible connection components in pipeline systems, effectively absorb displacement caused by factors such as temperature changes, mechanical vibration, and terrain settlement, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the pipeline system. Due to the large size and weight of large pipeline compensators, the safety and reliability of their hoisting process are paramount to the entire pipeline project. Currently, there are two main methods for hoisting large pipeline compensators: directly hooking the bolt holes with a hook and hoisting by passing a conveyor belt through the compensator.
[0003] The lifting method of directly hooking the hook into the bolt holes results in extremely high local stress when the hook contacts the flange of the large pipeline compensator due to its large weight. During lifting, moving, and positioning, this high stress can easily cause severe mechanical damage to the flange surface, leading to scratches and deformation on the flange sealing surface, thus affecting the sealing performance and structural strength of the compensator. Furthermore, this lifting method makes it difficult to control the center of gravity of the pipeline compensator, resulting in poor lifting stability. It is prone to tilting during transport, and there is even a risk of the hook slipping out of the bolt holes, which could not only damage the compensator but also potentially cause a major safety accident, seriously threatening the safety of construction personnel and the progress of the project.
[0004] When hoisting a large pipeline compensator using a cable harness, the irregular shape and weight of the compensator require significant time and effort from construction workers. They must repeatedly adjust the cable harness's winding method and position to find a suitable balance point and ensure stability during hoisting. Even so, it's difficult to completely prevent the compensator from swaying or twisting during hoisting, leading to a substantial reduction in installation efficiency. Furthermore, frequent adjustments to the cable harness increase rope wear, further impacting hoisting safety and construction costs.
[0005] In summary, the two existing methods for hoisting large pipeline compensators have problems such as high risk of mechanical damage, poor hoisting stability, and low installation efficiency in practical engineering applications, and can no longer meet the requirements of high-quality and high-efficiency construction for modern large-scale pipeline projects.
[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators. This tool adopts an integrated support structure to avoid direct contact with the weak parts of the pipeline compensator, distributing the stress points to the flanges and reinforcing rings. It also features a modular design to adapt to pipeline compensators of different diameters and can be stored separately for easy transportation. Compared with traditional hoisting methods, this tool reduces rework and spare parts waste caused by hoisting damage, shortens the construction period, and is especially suitable for emergency repair scenarios. It solves industry pain points and combines protection, efficiency, and economy. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators. It adopts an integrated support structure to avoid direct contact with the weak parts of the pipeline compensator, and distributes the stress points to the flange and reinforcing ring. At the same time, it adopts a modular design to adapt to pipeline compensators of different diameters, and can be stored separately for easy transportation.
[0008] This utility model discloses an auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators, including a base and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes two jaws that are adjustable in relative position and lockable on the base. The clamping constraint or release of the pipeline compensator is achieved by adjusting the relative position between the two jaws.
[0009] Furthermore, the base is provided with a number of mounting adjustment holes, and the two grippers are mounted on the base through the mounting adjustment holes, and the adjustable relative position is achieved by mounting them in different mounting adjustment holes.
[0010] Furthermore, the mounting adjustment holes are arranged in an array at the positions on the base where the grippers are mounted, and the two grippers are respectively mounted on the base through the corresponding mounting adjustment holes.
[0011] Furthermore, the clamping components are at least two sets and arranged along the length of the pipe compensator.
[0012] Furthermore, the gripper has an adjustable gripping plate on its gripping surface for fine-tuning the gripping constraint on the pipeline compensator.
[0013] Furthermore, the clamping surface of the clamping plate is an arc surface that conforms to the clamping position of the pipe compensator, and the arc surface is provided with a gasket to prevent the pipe compensator from sliding.
[0014] Furthermore, the gripper includes a mounting base plate and a clamping support plate perpendicular to the mounting base plate. An inclined brace is provided between the mounting base plate and the clamping support plate. The clamping plate is arranged on the clamping support plate with its back side parallel to the clamping support plate.
[0015] Furthermore, it also includes an adjustment component, which includes a screw that is threadedly engaged with the clamping support plate and has one end engaged with the clamping support plate in a single-degree-of-freedom rotational manner, while the other end forms a drive unit for finely adjusting the constraint of the clamping plate.
[0016] Furthermore, the clamping plate is provided with at least one guide limiting rod, and the clamping support plate is provided with a guide limiting hole for passing through the guide limiting rod and slidingly engaging.
[0017] Furthermore, the base is also provided with lifting lugs for cooperating with lifting equipment and support legs for supporting the base.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators adopts an integrated support structure, which avoids direct contact with the weak parts of the pipeline compensator and disperses the stress points to the flange and reinforcing ring. At the same time, it adopts a modular design to adapt to pipeline compensators of different diameters and can be stored separately for easy transportation. Compared with traditional hoisting methods, it reduces rework and waste of spare parts due to hoisting damage, shortens the construction period, and is especially suitable for emergency repair scenarios. It solves industry pain points and has the advantages of protection, high efficiency and economy. 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 schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the gripper of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the clamps of this utility model: An auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators according to this embodiment includes a base 1 and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes two clamps on the base 1 whose relative positions are adjustable and lockable. The clamping constraint or release of the pipeline compensator is achieved by adjusting the relative position between the two clamps. As shown in the figure, it includes a base 1 and a clamping assembly detachably mounted on the base 1. The clamping assembly includes a pair of clamps on the base 1 whose relative positions are adjustable and lockable. The base 1 is used to support and hoist the pipeline compensator, transmitting the force of hoisting the pipeline compensator to the base 1 and ensuring uniform force distribution on the pipeline compensator. During hoisting, the clamping assembly forms a stable clamp on the pipeline compensator. Furthermore, to adapt to various models, sizes, and diameters of pipeline compensators, the clamping constraint or release of the pipeline compensator is achieved by adjusting the relative position between the two clamps, thus adapting to various pipeline compensators.
[0023] In this embodiment, the base is provided with a plurality of mounting adjustment holes 2. The two grippers are mounted on the base 1 through the mounting adjustment holes 2, and the adjustable relative position is achieved by mounting them in different mounting adjustment holes 2. As shown in the figure, the base 1 also includes a plurality of mounting adjustment holes 2 formed on the base 1. The clamping assembly is detachably mounted on the base 1 through the mounting adjustment holes 2, and the adjustable relative position is achieved by mounting it in different mounting adjustment holes 2, so as to achieve initial constraint or release of pipe compensators of different diameters. At the same time, during installation, the installation position of the clamping assembly is kept as symmetrical as possible along the central axis of the base 1 to ensure stability and safety during hoisting.
[0024] In this embodiment, the mounting adjustment holes 2 are arranged in an array at the position of the base 1 for mounting the grippers, and the two grippers are respectively mounted on the base 1 through the corresponding mounting adjustment holes 2; as shown in the figure, the mounting adjustment holes 2 are arranged in an array at the position of the base 1 for mounting the grippers, and the two grippers of the clamping assembly are respectively mounted on the base 1 through the corresponding mounting adjustment holes 2.
[0025] In this embodiment, there are at least two sets of clamping components arranged along the length of the pipe compensator. As shown in the figure, there are at least two sets of clamping components arranged along the length of the pipe compensator, i.e., the central axis of the pipe compensator, and they are evenly installed on the base 1 to ensure that the force on both sides of the base 1 is uniform during hoisting and to prevent tilting due to unbalanced force.
[0026] In this embodiment, the gripper is provided with an adjustable clamping plate 7 on the clamping direction for fine-tuning the clamping constraint on the pipeline compensator. As shown in the figure, the gripper is provided with an adjustable clamping plate 7 on the clamping direction for further fine-tuning the clamping constraint on the pipeline compensator, so that the clamping of the pipeline compensator is more stable, ensuring stability and safety during hoisting.
[0027] In this embodiment, the clamping surface of the clamping plate 7 is an arc surface conforming to the clamping position of the pipe compensator, and the arc surface is provided with a gasket 13 to prevent the pipe compensator from sliding; as shown in the figure, the clamping surface of the clamping plate 7 is an arc surface conforming to the clamping position of the pipe compensator, and the arc surface is provided with a gasket 13 to prevent the pipe compensator from sliding, making the clamping of the pipe compensator more stable. The gasket 13 is made of rubber or other materials and is attached to the clamping surface of the clamping plate 7.
[0028] In this embodiment, the gripper includes a mounting base plate 3 and a clamping support plate 4 perpendicular to the mounting base plate 3. A diagonal brace 5 is provided between the mounting base plate 3 and the clamping support plate 4. The clamping plate 7 is arranged on the clamping support plate 4 with its back side parallel to the clamping support plate 4. As shown in the figure, the gripper includes a mounting base plate 3 and a clamping support plate 4. The clamping support plate 4 is vertically arranged on the edge of the mounting base plate 3 to facilitate clamping the pipe compensator. At the same time, a diagonal brace 5 is provided between the mounting base plate 3 and the clamping support plate 4 to provide support to the clamping support plate 4. The mounting base plate 3 is provided with a plurality of bolt holes 6 with the same spacing as the mounting adjustment holes 2. After the bolt holes 6 are matched with the mounting adjustment holes 2, the gripper is detachably installed on the base 1 by bolts. The clamping plate 7 is arranged on the clamping support plate 4 with its back side parallel to the clamping support plate 4 to form a stable support.
[0029] In this embodiment, an adjustment component is also included. The adjustment component includes a screw 8, which is threadedly engaged with the clamping support plate 4 and has one end engaged with the clamping plate 7 in a single-degree-of-freedom rotational engagement. The other end forms a drive part 12 for fine-tuning the constraint of the clamping plate 7. As shown in the figure, the adjustment component includes a screw 8 that passes through the clamping support plate 4 and is threadedly engaged with the clamping support plate 4. At the same time, one end of the screw 8 is engaged with the clamping plate 7 in a single-degree-of-freedom rotational engagement, that is, the screw 8 can rotate relative to the clamping plate 7. The thread helix angle of the screw 8 is less than or equal to the self-locking angle, so that the screw 8 has a self-locking function to prevent potential hazards such as shaking during hoisting. The other end of the screw 8 forms a drive part 12 for fine-tuning the constraint of the clamping plate 7. The drive part 12 is a handle vertically set at the end of the screw 8, which facilitates fine-tuning of the clamping constraint of the clamping plate 7 to adapt to pipe compensators of various diameters.
[0030] In this embodiment, the clamping plate 7 is provided with at least one guide limiting rod 11, and the clamping support plate 4 is provided with a guide limiting hole 14 for passing through and slidingly engaging with the guide limiting rod 11; as shown in the figure, the back of the clamping plate 7 is also provided with at least one limiting rod 11, and the clamping support plate 4 is provided with a guide limiting hole 14 for passing through and slidingly engaging with the guide limiting rod 11, which is used to cooperate with the adjustment component to fine-tune the clamping plate 7, and also to limit the rotation of the clamping plate 7.
[0031] In this embodiment, the base 1 is also provided with lifting lugs 9 for cooperating with lifting equipment and support legs 10 for supporting the base 1; as shown in the figure, lifting lugs 9 for hoisting and support legs 10 for supporting the base 1 are provided at the four corners of the base 1. The support legs 10 make the base 1 form a certain distance from the ground, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the clamping components.
[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipe compensators, characterized by: It includes a base and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly includes two jaws that are adjustable in relative position and lockable on the base. The clamping constraint or release of the pipeline compensator is achieved by adjusting the relative position between the two jaws.
2. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipe compensators according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with several mounting adjustment holes. The two grippers are mounted on the base through the mounting adjustment holes, and their relative positions can be adjusted by mounting them in different mounting adjustment holes.
3. The auxiliary lifting tool for large pipe compensators according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting adjustment holes are arranged in an array at the positions on the base where the grippers are mounted, and the two grippers are respectively mounted on the base through the corresponding mounting adjustment holes.
4. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipe compensators according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping components are at least two sets and are arranged along the length of the pipe compensator.
5. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipe compensators according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper has an adjustable gripping plate on its gripping surface, which is used to fine-tune the gripping constraint on the pipeline compensator.
6. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipe compensators according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping surface of the clamping plate is an arc surface that conforms to the clamping position of the pipe compensator, and the arc surface is provided with a gasket to prevent the pipe compensator from sliding.
7. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gripper includes a mounting base plate and a clamping support plate perpendicular to the mounting base plate. An inclined brace is provided between the mounting base plate and the clamping support plate. The clamping plate is arranged on the clamping support plate with its back side parallel to the clamping support plate.
8. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes an adjustment component, which includes a screw that is threadedly engaged with the clamping support plate and has one end engaged with the clamping support plate in a single-degree-of-freedom rotational manner, while the other end forms a drive unit for finely adjusting the constraint of the clamping plate.
9. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping plate is provided with at least one guide limiting rod, and the clamping support plate is provided with a guide limiting hole for passing through the guide limiting rod and slidingly engaging.
10. The auxiliary hoisting tool for large pipeline compensators according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is also provided with lifting lugs for use with lifting equipment and support legs for supporting the base.