A pipe end expansion device
By designing an automated pipe end expansion device, which utilizes a conveyor belt and a hydraulically driven expansion nozzle, the problem of manual loading and unloading required by traditional devices has been solved, achieving a highly efficient and automated pipe expansion process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LIAONING NORTH STEEL PIPE MANUFACTURING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe expansion technology, specifically a pipe end expansion device. Background Technology
[0002] Pipe end expanders are key equipment used in the processing of plastic pipes. They are mainly used to process thin pipes into thicker ones and are commonly found in drainage pipes, water supply and drainage systems, cable protection pipes, and other scenarios. With the increasing requirements of modern engineering for the corrosion resistance, ease of installation, and service life of pipeline systems, technological innovation in pipe expanders has become particularly important.
[0003] Traditional pipe end expansion devices require manual loading and expansion of the pipe ends. Traditional devices require manual placement of individual pipes at the expansion point for expansion, followed by pipe replacement after expansion. This prolonged work not only increases labor intensity but is also quite cumbersome. Therefore, we propose a new pipe end expansion device. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a pipe end expansion device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pipe end expansion device, comprising an operating plate, two fixed plates fixedly installed on the top of the operating plate, two connecting plates fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates, a second hydraulic cylinder fixedly installed inside each of the two connecting plates, a movable support block fixedly installed at the output end of each of the two second hydraulic cylinders, a limit rod fixedly connected to the side of each of the two support blocks that is far apart from each other, and the two limit rods are slidably connected to the two connecting plates respectively, an electric push rod fixedly installed on the top of the operating plate, a support plate fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod, two second support legs fixedly installed on the top of the operating plate, and a [missing information - likely a device or component] fixedly installed at the top of each of the two second support legs. The mounting plates have two first support legs fixedly mounted at their bottom ends. Two conveyor rollers are rotatably connected between the two mounting plates. A motor is fixedly mounted on one side of one of the mounting plates. One end of one of the conveyor rollers passes through one of the mounting plates and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. Two conveyor belts are drivenly connected to the surfaces of the two conveyor rollers. Several protrusions are fixedly mounted on the surfaces of the two conveyor belts. Before expanding the pipe, the worker only needs to place the pipe to be expanded between two protrusions. Then, the pipe can be moved to the designated position by the movement of the conveyor belts. This process allows the device to avoid manual handling of individual pipes for expansion, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers.
[0006] Preferably, the operating plate has a groove inside, and a slider is slidably connected inside the groove. A movable plate is fixedly installed at the top of the slider, and an expanding head is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate. A movable block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider. Two connecting plates are fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating plate. A screw is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates through a bearing. A second motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating plate. One end of the screw passes through one of the connecting plates and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. When expanding the pipe, the second motor is used to drive the screw to rotate, so that the expanding head can expand the pipe.
[0007] Preferably, an L-shaped plate is fixedly installed on the top of one of the fixed plates, a third hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the L-shaped plate, a pressure plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the third hydraulic cylinder, and two limiting rods are fixedly installed on the top of the pressure plate, and the two limiting rods are slidably connected to the top of the L-shaped plate. By setting the pressure plate, the outside of the pipe can be fixed, and this process makes the expansion of the pipe more stable.
[0008] Preferably, a first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed inside each of the two connecting plates, and a clamping plate is fixedly installed at the output end of each of the two first hydraulic cylinders.
[0009] Preferably, the control panel has an opening inside, and a sliding plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the control panel, with the sliding plate located below the opening.
[0010] Preferably, a control panel is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates, and a third support leg is fixedly installed at the bottom of the control panel.
[0011] Preferably, the first hydraulic cylinder, the second hydraulic cylinder, the electric push rod, the third hydraulic cylinder, motor one, and motor two are all electrically connected to the control panel.
[0012] This utility model provides a pipe end expansion device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. This pipe end expansion device, through the setting of conveyor belt and protrusions, only requires placing the unexpanded pipe between two protrusions before expansion, and then it can be conveyed to the support block and support plate for expansion. Through this process, there is no need to use manual labor for individual handling and expansion, thus reducing the labor intensity of workers and avoiding injuries to workers when handling pipes.
[0014] 2. The pipe end expansion device, through the setting of the opening and the slide plate, after the pipe is expanded, only two first hydraulic cylinders and two second hydraulic cylinders are used to move the two clamping plates and two support blocks away from each other, so that the expanded pipe will fall from the opening and slide out from the slide plate. Through this process, the device no longer requires manual feeding, thus increasing the automation of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded tube of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Control panel; 101. Slide groove; 2. Fixed plate; 3. Connecting plate; 4. First hydraulic cylinder; 5. Clamping plate; 6. Second hydraulic cylinder; 7. Limiting rod one; 8. Support block; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Support plate; 11. L-shaped plate; 12. Third hydraulic cylinder; 13. Limiting rod two; 14. Pressure plate; 15. Moving plate; 151. Slider; 16. Expanding head; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Motor one; 19. Conveyor roller; 20. Conveyor belt; 2001. Protrusion; 21. First support leg; 22. Second support leg; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Screw; 25. Moving block; 26. Motor two; 27. Opening; 28. Slide plate; 29. Third support leg; 30. Control panel. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a pipe end expansion device, including an operation plate 1. Two fixing plates 2 are fixedly installed on the top of the operation plate 1. Two connecting plates 3 are fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixing plates 2. A second hydraulic cylinder 6 is fixedly installed inside each of the two connecting plates 3. The second hydraulic cylinder 6 is used to push a support block 8. A movable support block 8 is fixedly installed at the output end of each of the two second hydraulic cylinders 6. The support block 8 is used to support the pipe. Limiting rods 7 are fixedly connected to the sides of the two support blocks 8 that are far apart from each other. The limiting rods 7 are used to make the movement of the support blocks 8 more stable, and the two limiting rods 7 are slidably connected to the two connecting plates 3 respectively. An electric push rod 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the operation plate 1. The electric push rod 9 is used to push a support plate 10. The support plate 10 is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod 9. The support plate 10 is used to support the pipe. Two second support legs 22 are fixedly installed at the end of the mounting plate 17. The second support legs 22 are used to support the mounting plate 17. The top of each of the two second support legs 22 is fixedly installed with the mounting plate 17. The bottom of each of the two mounting plates 17 is fixedly installed with two first support legs 21. The first support legs 21 are used to support the mounting plate 17. Two conveyor rollers 19 are rotatably connected between the two mounting plates 17. The conveyor rollers 19 are used to drive the conveyor belt 20 to move. A motor 18 is fixedly installed on one side of one of the mounting plates 17. The motor 18 is used to drive the conveyor roller 19 to rotate. One end of one of the conveyor rollers 19 passes through one of the mounting plates 17 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 18. Two conveyor belts 20 are drivenly connected to the surfaces of the two conveyor rollers 19. The conveyor belts 20 are used to move the pipe. Several protrusions 2001 are fixedly installed on the surfaces of the two conveyor belts 20. The protrusions 2001 are used to hold the pipe.
[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the operating plate 1 has a sliding groove 101 inside, and a slider 151 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 101. A movable plate 15 is fixedly installed at the top of the slider 151. The movable plate 15 is used to move the expansion joint 16. An expansion joint 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate 15. The expansion joint 16 is used to expand the pipe. A movable block 25 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider 151. The movable block 25 is used to drive the movable plate 15 to move. Two connecting plates 23 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating plate 1. A screw 24 is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates 23 through a bearing. The screw 24 is used to move the movable block 25. A second motor 26 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating plate 1. The second motor 26 is used to drive the screw 24 to rotate. One end of the screw 24 passes through one of the connecting plates 23 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 26.
[0023] like Figure 1As shown, an L-shaped plate 11 is fixedly installed on the top of one of the fixed plates 2, and a third hydraulic cylinder 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the L-shaped plate 11. The third hydraulic cylinder 12 is used to push the pressure plate 14, and the pressure plate 14 is fixedly installed on the output end of the third hydraulic cylinder 12. The pressure plate 14 is used to clamp the pipe. Two limit rods 13 are fixedly installed on the top of the pressure plate 14. The limit rods 13 are used to make the pressure plate 14 more stable when it moves, and the two limit rods 13 are slidably connected to the top of the L-shaped plate 11.
[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, a first hydraulic cylinder 4 is fixedly installed inside each of the two connecting plates 3. The first hydraulic cylinder 4 is used to push the clamping plate 5. The output end of each of the two first hydraulic cylinders 4 is fixedly installed with a clamping plate 5.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the operating plate 1 has an opening 27 inside, which is used to drop the expanded pipe. A sliding plate 28 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating plate 1. The sliding plate 28 is used to slide the pipe, and the sliding plate 28 is located below the opening 27.
[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, a control panel 30 is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates 2. The control panel 30 is used to control this device. A third support leg 29 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operation plate 1. The third support leg 29 is used to support this device.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the first hydraulic cylinder 4, the second hydraulic cylinder 6, the electric push rod 9, the third hydraulic cylinder 12, the first motor 18, and the second motor 26 are all electrically connected to the control panel 30.
[0028] In summary, when using this pipe end expansion device, first, power on the device. Then, with manual assistance, place the pipe to be expanded onto the two conveyor belts 20. Note that the pipe should be placed between the two protrusions 2001. Then, the operator uses the control panel 30 to activate motor 18, which drives the conveyor roller 19 to rotate, thus driving the two conveyor belts 20 to transport the pipe. Then, stop motor 18, and the pipe will fall onto the two support blocks 8 and a support plate 10, where it can be expanded. Using the control panel 30, activate motor 26, which drives screw 24 to rotate, thereby moving moving block 25. This indirectly moves moving plate 15 to one side of the pipe, until one end of the expansion head 16 is inserted into the pipe. Then, the pipe moves towards one end of clamping plate 5. Simultaneously, the electric push rod 9 moves the support plate 10 downwards. When one end of the pipe enters... When the pipe reaches the area between the two clamping plates 5, the two first hydraulic cylinders 4 drive the two clamping plates 5 to move closer together, thereby clamping one end of the pipe. After clamping, to make the pipe expansion more stable, the third hydraulic cylinder 12 drives the pressure plate 14 to move downward until the outer side of the pipe is locked. Then, the second motor 26 drives the screw 24 to continue rotating, causing the flaring head 16 to continue moving into the pipe, thus flaring the end of the pipe. After flaring is complete, the second motor 26 drives the screw 24 to rotate, causing the flaring head 16 to be inside the pipe. Then, the two first hydraulic cylinders 4 drive the two clamping plates 5 to move away from each other, and the two second hydraulic cylinders 6 drive the two support blocks 8 to move away from each other. The expanded pipe will fall from the opening 27 and slide out of the slide plate 28. Note that to avoid damaging the pipe, a soft pad can be placed at the bottom of the slide plate 28. Then, the first motor 18 continues to work, and the pipe expansion can continue in the above manner. The above is the working principle of this utility model.
[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A pipe end expansion device, comprising an operation panel (1), characterized in that: Two fixed plates (2) are fixedly installed on the top of the operating plate (1). Two connecting plates (3) are fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates (2). A second hydraulic cylinder (6) is fixedly installed inside each of the two connecting plates (3). A movable support block (8) is fixedly installed at the output end of each of the two second hydraulic cylinders (6). A limit rod (7) is fixedly connected to the side of each of the two support blocks (8) that is far apart from each other. The two limit rods (7) are slidably connected to the two connecting plates (3) respectively. An electric push rod (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the operating plate (1). A support plate (10) is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod (9). There are two second support legs (22), and each of the two second support legs (22) is fixedly mounted with a mounting plate (17). The bottom of each of the two mounting plates (17) is fixedly mounted with two first support legs (21). Two conveyor rollers (19) are rotatably connected between the two mounting plates (17). One of the mounting plates (17) is fixedly mounted with a motor (18) on one side. One end of one of the conveyor rollers (19) passes through one of the mounting plates (17) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (18). Two conveyor belts (20) are connected to the surfaces of the two conveyor rollers (19). Several protrusions (2001) are fixedly mounted on the surfaces of the two conveyor belts (20).
2. The pipe end expansion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operation plate (1) has a sliding groove (101) inside, and a slider (151) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (101). A movable plate (15) is fixedly installed at the top of the slider (151), and a flared mouth (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate (15). A movable block (25) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider (151). Two connecting plates (23) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the operation plate (1). A screw (24) is rotatably connected between the two connecting plates (23) through a bearing. A second motor (26) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operation plate (1). One end of the screw (24) passes through one of the connecting plates (23) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (26).
3. The pipe end expansion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the fixed plates (2) has an L-shaped plate (11) fixedly installed at its top end. A third hydraulic cylinder (12) is fixedly installed at the top end of the L-shaped plate (11). A pressure plate (14) is fixedly installed at the output end of the third hydraulic cylinder (12). Two limit rods (13) are fixedly installed at the top end of the pressure plate (14), and the two limit rods (13) are slidably connected to the top end of the L-shaped plate (11).
4. A pipe end expansion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two connecting plates (3) are each fixedly installed with a first hydraulic cylinder (4), and the output ends of the two first hydraulic cylinders (4) are each fixedly installed with a clamping plate (5).
5. A pipe end expansion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating panel (1) has an opening (27) inside, and a sliding plate (28) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operating panel (1), with the sliding plate (28) located below the opening (27).
6. A pipe end expansion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (30) is fixedly installed on one side of one of the fixed plates (2), and a third support leg (29) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the operation plate (1).
7. A pipe end expansion device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first hydraulic cylinder (4), the second hydraulic cylinder (6), the electric push rod (9), the third hydraulic cylinder (12), the first motor (18), and the second motor (26) are all electrically connected to the control panel (30).