A biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating element

Abstract

This utility model discloses a biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component, including a connecting seat. The clamp is characterized by: a fixed shaft fixedly installed at one end inside the connecting seat, a rotating shaft rotatably installed at the other end inside the connecting seat, a clamp body assembly fixedly installed externally between the rotating shaft and the fixed shaft, a heating component fixedly installed on the inner side of the clamp body assembly, a transmission component fixedly installed on the outer side of the clamp body assembly, a drive component fixedly installed at one end of the transmission component, and a locking component engaged at one end of the drive component. This biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component allows the clamp to be heated, thus heating the clamp connection point of the pipeline and preventing the accumulation of crystallizing substances at the clamp connection point. The clamp can be fixed by pressing using the locking component, drive component, and transmission component, improving the efficiency and convenience of installation and disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of biodiesel pipeline technology, specifically a biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component. Background Technology

[0002] Biodiesel pipeline clamps are mechanical components used to connect and secure biodiesel delivery pipelines. Their main function is to maintain a sealed and stable connection at the pipeline joint through a fastening structure, preventing biodiesel leakage. At the same time, they ensure that the pipeline system can withstand certain pressure, vibration, and temperature changes during transportation. They are mostly ring or semi-ring structures, tightened with bolts, nuts, and other fasteners. After the ends of two biodiesel pipelines are joined together, the clamps form a reliable connection through their fastening action, ensuring the integrity of the pipeline system.

[0003] However, existing biodiesel pipeline clamps typically connect the ends of the pipeline by tightening the threads, which sometimes requires tools for disassembly, making it inconvenient. Furthermore, existing biodiesel pipeline clamps do not have a heating function. Biodiesel contains long-chain fatty acid methyl esters, which are prone to crystallization at low temperatures, leading to a sharp increase in viscosity or even solidification. The crystallized substances accumulate at the clamp connection, reducing the pipeline flow cross-sectional area, decreasing transportation efficiency, or even completely blocking the pipeline, affecting the normal operation of the production or fuel supply system.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating element. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component includes a connecting seat, a fixed shaft fixedly installed at one end inside the connecting seat, a rotating shaft rotatably installed at the other end inside the connecting seat, a clamp body assembly fixedly installed externally between the rotating shaft and the fixed shaft, a heating component fixedly installed on the inner side of the clamp body assembly, a transmission component fixedly installed on the outer side of the clamp body assembly, a drive component fixedly installed at one end of the transmission component, and a locking component engaged at one end of the drive component.

[0008] Preferably, the clamp body assembly includes an upper clamp and a lower clamp. The upper clamp is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft, and the lower clamp is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed shaft. Sealing strips are fixedly installed at both ends of the inner walls of the upper and lower clamps.

[0009] Preferably, the heating assembly includes two heating plates, which are respectively fixedly installed in the middle of the heating plate and the inner side of the lower clamp. The heating plate is provided with heating wires inside, and the top of the heating plate is connected to a terminal. The heating assembly can maintain the temperature of biodiesel above the cold filter plugging point to prevent long-chain fatty acid methyl esters from crystallizing at low temperature.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base. The first mounting base is fixedly mounted on one end of the lower half of the clamp, and the second mounting base is fixedly mounted on one end of the upper half of the clamp. A rotating frame is rotatably mounted inside the first mounting base, and a shaft is rotatably mounted inside the second mounting base. A rotating connecting block is rotatably mounted between the two ends of the shaft. The end of the rotating frame away from the first mounting base is rotatably connected to the connecting block.

[0011] Preferably, the driving component includes a pressing block, which is fixedly installed on the outer side of one end of the rotating connecting block. Locking grooves are provided on both sides of one end of the pressing block. The pressing clamp does not require tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers; it can be fixed by pressing, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0012] Preferably, the locking assembly includes four bases, all four bases are fixedly mounted on the upper clamp, a sliding shell is fixedly mounted on the top of the base, a locking rod is slidably mounted inside the corresponding two sliding shells, a handle is fixedly mounted in the middle of the locking rod, and a spring is sleeved on the outer side of the locking rod.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] Heating components can be used to heat the biodiesel pipeline clamps, thereby heating the clamp connections and preventing the accumulation of crystallized substances at the clamp connections. This would reduce the pipeline's cross-sectional area, decrease transport efficiency, or even completely block the pipeline, affecting the normal operation of production or the fuel supply system.

[0015] The clamp can be fixed by pressing through the locking, driving and transmission components, eliminating the need for the traditional screw-tightening method, thus improving the efficiency and convenience of installation and disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the biodiesel pipeline clamp of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the biodiesel pipeline clamp of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component of the biodiesel pipeline clamp of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of the biodiesel pipeline clamp of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial disassembly diagram of the biodiesel pipeline clamp of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Connecting seat; 2. Fixed shaft; 3. Upper clamp; 4. Lower clamp; 5. Sealing strip; 6. Heating plate; 7. Heating wire; 8. Terminal; 9. First mounting seat; 10. Second mounting seat; 11. Shaft; 12. Rotating connecting block; 13. Rotating frame; 14. Pressing block; 15. Locking groove; 16. Base; 17. Sliding shell; 18. Locking rod; 19. Handle; 20. Spring; 21. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating component, including a connecting seat 1, a fixed shaft 2 fixedly installed at one end inside the connecting seat 1, a rotating shaft 21 rotatably installed at the other end inside the connecting seat 1, a clamp body assembly fixedly installed outside between the rotating shaft 21 and the fixed shaft 2, a heating component fixedly installed inside the clamp body assembly, a transmission component fixedly installed outside the clamp body assembly, a drive component fixedly installed at one end of the transmission component, and a locking component engaged at one end of the drive component.

[0024] Furthermore, the clamp body assembly includes an upper clamp 3 and a lower clamp 4. The upper clamp 3 is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft 21, and the lower clamp 4 is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed shaft 2. Sealing strips 5 are fixedly installed on both ends of the inner wall of the upper clamp 3 and the lower clamp 4 along the axial direction of the pipe to be fixed.

[0025] Furthermore, the heating assembly includes two heating plates 6, which are fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the heating plate 6 and the lower half clamp 4, respectively. The heating plate 6 is provided with a heating wire 7 inside, and the top of the heating plate 6 is connected to a terminal 8. By connecting an electrode to the inside of the terminal 8, the heating wire 7 is energized and heated, and the interior is heated by the contact between the heating plate 6 and the outer wall of the pipe.

[0026] The transmission assembly includes a first mounting base 9, a second mounting base 10, a rotating block 12, and a rotating frame 13, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the first mounting base 9 is fixedly installed at one end of the lower half of the clamp 4, and the second mounting base 10 is fixedly installed at one end of the upper half of the clamp 3. The rotating frame 13 has a rectangular frame structure, with one short side passing through the first mounting base 9 and rotatably connected to it. The other short side is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating block 12. The second mounting base 10 has a shaft 11 rotatably connected inside, and one end of the rotating block 12 is rotatably connected to the shaft 11. The driving assembly includes a pressing block 14, one end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating block 12 away from the shaft 11, and the other end has locking grooves 15 on both sides. The locking assembly includes four bases 16, all of which are fixedly installed on the upper half of the clamp 3. A sliding shell 17 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 16, and a locking rod 18 is slidably installed inside the corresponding two sliding shells 17. The middle part of the locking rod 18 is fixedly fixed. A handle 19 is fixedly installed, and a spring 20 is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod 18. Pressing down one end of the pressing block 14 causes it to drive the rotating connecting block 12 to rotate along the axis 11. When the axis 11 rotates, it drives the rotating frame 13 to rotate along the axis of the first mounting seat 9, causing one end of the upper clamp 3 and the lower clamp 4 to come closer together to clamp the pipe. When the pressing block 14 is pressed, one end of it squeezes the two locking rods 18, causing the two locking rods 18 to slide inside the sliding shell 17. The handle 19 also squeezes the spring 20 to apply force. When the two locking rods 18 reach the locking grooves 15 on both sides of the pressing block 14, the two locking rods 18 are no longer squeezed, the two springs 20 are released, and the two locking rods 18 slide back to their original position, so that one end of the two locking rods 18 is inserted into the two locking grooves 15 respectively for locking.

[0027] When using this device to connect two sections of biodiesel pipeline, firstly, the entire clamp is fitted onto the connection point of the two biodiesel pipeline sections. Then, one end of the pressing block 14 is pressed down, causing it to bring the upper clamp 3 and the lower clamp 4 closer together, compressing and sealing the connection point of the biodiesel pipeline between the upper clamp 3 and the lower clamp 4. During compression, the sealing strip 5 is subjected to pressure, achieving a certain degree of sealing. Continue pressing down one end of the pressing block 14 until one end of each of the two locking rods 18 is inserted into the two locking grooves 15, respectively, to press the pressing block 14. Locking completes the installation of the clamp. After installation, the two heating plates 6 fit against the outer wall of the biodiesel pipeline. When heating is required, electrodes are connected to the inside of the terminal 8 to energize the heating wire 7, which then heats the heating plate 6. When removing the clamp, the two handles 19 are manually pulled to slide the two locking rods 18 away from the inside of the two locking slots 15, thus unlocking the pressing block 14. Then, lifting the pressing block 14 will move the upper clamp 3 and one end of the lower clamp 4 away from each other, thus unlocking the clamp.

[0028] All components are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. All electrical components mentioned above should be electrically connected in accordance with the working principle described above and the sequence of operation between each electrical component. The detailed connection methods are well-known technologies in the field.

[0029] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A biodiesel pipeline clamp with heating assembly comprising a connecting seat (1), characterized in that: A fixed shaft (2) is fixedly installed at one end inside the connecting seat (1), and a rotating shaft (21) is rotatably installed at the other end inside the connecting seat (1). A clamp body assembly is fixedly installed on the outside between the rotating shaft (21) and the fixed shaft (2). A heating assembly is fixedly installed on the inside of the clamp body assembly, and a transmission assembly is fixedly installed on the outside of the clamp body assembly. A drive assembly is fixedly installed at one end of the transmission assembly, and a locking assembly is engaged at one end of the drive assembly.

2. The biodiesel pipe clamp with heating assembly of claim 1, wherein: The clamp body assembly includes an upper clamp (3) and a lower clamp (4). The upper clamp (3) is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft (21), and the lower clamp (4) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed shaft (2). Sealing strips (5) are fixedly installed on both ends of the inner walls of the upper clamp (3) and the lower clamp (4).

3. A bio-diesel pipe clamp with heating assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein: The heating assembly includes two heating plates (6), which are fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the heating plate (6) and the lower half clamp (4). The heating plate (6) is provided with a heating wire (7) inside, and the top of the heating plate (6) is connected to a terminal (8).

4. A biodiesel pipeline clamp with a heating element according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a first mounting base (9) and a second mounting base (10). The first mounting base (9) is fixedly mounted on one end of the lower half clamp (4), and the second mounting base (10) is fixedly mounted on one end of the upper half clamp (3). The first mounting base (9) is rotatably connected to a rotating frame (13). A shaft (11) is rotatably mounted inside the second mounting base (10). A rotating connecting block (12) is rotatably mounted between the two ends of the shaft (11). The end of the rotating frame (13) away from the first mounting base (9) is rotatably connected to the connecting block (12).

5. A bio-diesel pipe clamp with heating assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The drive assembly includes a pressing block (14), which is fixedly installed on the outside of one end of the rotating connecting block (12), and locking grooves (15) are provided on both sides of one end of the pressing block (14).

6. The biodiesel pipe clamp with heating assembly of claim 2, wherein: The locking assembly includes four bases (16), all four bases (16) are fixedly installed on the upper clamp (3), and a sliding shell (17) is fixedly installed on the top of each base (16). A locking rod (18) is slidably installed inside each of the two corresponding sliding shells (17). A handle (19) is fixedly installed in the middle of the locking rod (18), and a spring (20) is sleeved on the outside of the locking rod (18).

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