Pipeline inspection device

Abstract

This application relates to a pipeline inspection device, belonging to the field of pipeline inspection technology. The application provides a pipeline inspection device including a housing, at least one inspection device, and at least one mounting component. At least one mounting base is provided on the housing. The mounting component is detachably mounted on a corresponding mounting base and is used to mount the inspection device. A controller is provided, electrically connected to the inspection device on the mounting component via a mounting base. By mounting at least one inspection device and its corresponding mounting component on the housing, and utilizing mounting bases to achieve detachable connection of the mounting component, an integrated pipeline inspection device is constructed. This integrated design avoids the inconvenience caused by the dispersed arrangement of inspection devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pipeline inspection technology, and in particular to a pipeline inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Pipelines are commonly used in industrial production and daily life to transport various fluids (including gases, liquids, powders, and other forms), and are widely used in heating, water supply, chemical material transportation, oil and gas transportation, and many other fields. To ensure the safe, stable, and efficient operation of pipeline systems, accurate monitoring of relevant parameters of the fluids inside the pipelines is particularly important. These parameters commonly include flow velocity, temperature, and pressure.

[0003] In practical applications, due to the long length of the pipeline, in order to obtain more comprehensive and accurate information about a certain parameter of the fluid inside the pipeline, it is necessary to install multiple detection devices at intervals along different locations of the pipeline.

[0004] However, due to the large number of testing devices, it is not easy to summarize and organize them in a unified manner, which can easily lead to the loss of testing devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a pipeline inspection device, which facilitates management and storage by uniformly installing the inspection equipment on the same housing.

[0006] This application provides a pipeline inspection device, comprising: a housing, at least one inspection device, and at least one installation component, wherein at least one mounting base is provided on the housing.

[0007] The mounting component is detachably mounted on the corresponding mounting base, and the mounting component is used to mount the detection device;

[0008] A controller, which is electrically connected to the detection device on the mounting assembly via the mounting base.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the mounting assembly includes a fixing base and a first clamping base, the first clamping base and the detection device being respectively disposed at opposite ends of the fixing base, and the first clamping base being detachably connected to the mounting base.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the first clamping seat includes a fixing part and elastic parts disposed at opposite ends of the fixing part;

[0011] The fixing part is connected to the fixing base, and the two elastic parts are located at the end of the fixing part away from the fixing base. The two elastic parts are used to clamp the mounting base.

[0012] In one possible implementation, mounting slots are provided at opposite ends of the mounting base. When the two elastic parts clamp the mounting base, at least a portion of the two elastic parts are inserted into the corresponding two mounting slots to prevent the first clamping base from detaching from the fixed base.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the mounting assembly further includes two second clamping seats. The fixed seat has grooves on opposite sides, and springs are disposed in the grooves. The two second clamping seats are slidably connected to the corresponding grooves, and the second clamping seats are connected to the springs. The two second clamping seats are configured to slide along their respective corresponding grooves under the action of the springs and tension to drive the two second clamping seats to move closer or further apart from each other to clamp or release the pipe.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the detection device is located between two second clamping seats, and the detection device abuts against the pipe when the two second clamping seats clamp the pipe.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the second clamping seat is provided with at least one caster wheel on the side near the detection device. When the two second clamping seats clamp the pipe, the caster wheel is configured to abut against the pipe to drive the detection device to move along the axial direction of the pipe.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the pipeline inspection device further includes at least one retraction assembly disposed within the housing. The retraction assembly is connected to the inspection device via a wire and is configured to retract the wire so that the wire drives the inspection device toward the housing.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the take-up and take-down assembly includes a drive motor, a coil, and a bearing housing;

[0018] Both the bearing housing and the bearing seat are connected to the housing. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the bearing housing. The coil is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive motor. The wire is connected to the coil. The drive motor is configured to drive the coil to rotate so that the wire is wound around the coil.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the detection device is a temperature sensor.

[0020] This application provides a pipeline inspection device, comprising: a housing, at least one inspection device, and at least one mounting component, wherein the housing is provided with at least one mounting base. The mounting component is detachably mounted on a corresponding mounting base and is used to mount the inspection device; a controller is also included, which is electrically connected to the inspection device on the mounting component via the mounting base. By mounting at least one inspection device and its corresponding mounting component on the housing, and utilizing the mounting base to achieve detachable connection of the mounting component, an integrated pipeline inspection device is constructed. This integrated design avoids the inconvenience caused by the dispersed placement of inspection equipment, allowing the entire inspection device to be operated as a whole during transportation, storage, and field use. It is convenient to carry to different pipeline inspection sites, reducing the cumbersome process of handling and assembling scattered equipment, and significantly improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pipeline inspection device provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an application scenario diagram of the pipeline inspection device provided in this application.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 10-Pipeline;

[0027] 100 - Enclosure; 110 - Mounting base; 111 - Mounting slot;

[0028] 200 - Testing equipment;

[0029] 300 - Mounting component; 310 - Fixing base; 311 - Slide groove; 312 - Spring; 320 - First clamping base; 321 - Fixing part; 322 - Elastic part; 330 - Second clamping base; 331 - Caster wheel;

[0030] 400-Controller;

[0031] 500 - Retraction / Expansion assembly; 510 - Drive motor; 520 - Coil; 530 - Bearing housing;

[0032] 600 - Signal Processing Terminal.

[0033] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0035] Pipelines are commonly used in industrial production and daily life to transport various fluids (including gases, liquids, powders, and other forms), and are widely used in heating, water supply, chemical material transportation, oil and gas transportation, and many other fields. To ensure the safe, stable, and efficient operation of pipeline systems, accurate monitoring of relevant parameters of the fluids inside the pipelines is particularly important. These parameters commonly include flow velocity, temperature, and pressure.

[0036] In the field of pipeline monitoring, using multiple sensors is a common and effective method to obtain various key information about the fluid within the pipeline more comprehensively and accurately. For example, by installing multiple temperature sensors at intervals along different locations along the pipeline, when hot water flows inside, the first sensor will detect the change in pipe wall temperature first, and subsequent sensors will detect the corresponding changes in sequence. Given that the installation locations of each sensor are known, the water flow velocity can be analyzed. Furthermore, if the pipe material and installation method at the locations of the sensors are relatively consistent, the temperature decay of the fluid within the pipeline can also be detected. Another example is equipping multiple sensors of different types, such as pressure sensors and flow velocity sensors, to monitor parameters such as pressure and flow velocity of the fluid within the pipeline in real time from multiple dimensions, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of the pipeline's operating status and fluid transport conditions.

[0037] However, due to the large number of testing devices, it is not easy to summarize and organize them in a unified manner, which can easily lead to the loss or damage of the testing devices.

[0038] This embodiment provides a pipeline inspection device, which facilitates management and storage by uniformly installing multiple inspection devices on the same housing. The following will further describe this application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline inspection device provided in this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1Enlarged view of point A in the middle. Figure 3 This is an application scenario diagram of the pipeline inspection device provided in this application.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a pipeline inspection device, including a housing 100, at least one inspection device 200 and at least one installation component 300, wherein at least one mounting base 110 is provided on the housing 100.

[0041] The mounting component 300 is detachably mounted on the corresponding mounting base 110, and the mounting component 300 is used to mount the detection device 200;

[0042] The controller 400 is electrically connected to the detection device 200 on the mounting assembly 300 via the mounting base 110.

[0043] For example, the front end of the enclosure 100 is provided with three mounting bases 110, and one mounting base 110 is provided at each of the opposite ends of the enclosure 100. A detection device 200 is installed on each mounting base 110. A through hole is provided in the middle of the mounting base 110 for connecting the outside to the inside of the enclosure 100, and the through hole is used to install wires.

[0044] The mounting assembly 300 mounts the detection device 200 and detachably mounts the detection device 200 onto the housing 100. The controller 400 receives the detection data from the detection device 200 and transmits it to the signal processing terminal 600 for processing and analysis.

[0045] By uniformly installing multiple testing devices 200 onto the same enclosure 100, centralized management and storage of the testing devices 200 are facilitated, avoiding the inconvenience of traditional scattered placement. Through holes are provided on the mounting base 110 to facilitate the arrangement of electrical wires, enabling smooth electrical connection between the testing devices 200 and the controller 400, ensuring electrical continuity during testing, and guaranteeing accurate transmission of testing data to the controller 400 for processing and analysis.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the mounting component 300 includes a fixed base 310 and a first clamping base 320. The first clamping base 320 and the detection device 200 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the fixed base 310. The first clamping base 320 is detachably connected to the mounting base 110.

[0047] In this design, the testing device 200 is mounted at one end of the fixed base 310, while the first clamping seat 320 is mounted at the other end. The first clamping seat 320 is used to connect with the mounting base 110, enabling a detachable connection between the testing device 200 and the housing 100, facilitating the installation, disassembly, and replacement of the testing device 200. This structural design makes the installation and fixation of the testing device 200 more stable, while the detachable connection facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the equipment, improving the practicality and maintainability of the pipeline testing device.

[0048] In this embodiment of the application, the first clamping seat 320 includes a fixing part 321 and elastic parts 322 disposed at opposite ends of the fixing part 321.

[0049] The fixing part 321 is connected to the fixing base 310, and the two elastic parts 322 are located at the end of the fixing part 321 away from the fixing base 310. The two elastic parts 322 are used to clamp the mounting base 110.

[0050] The fixed part 321 has a C-shaped cross-section and is fastened to the end of the mounting base 110. Two elastic parts 322 are located at the bottom of opposite sides of the fixed part 321, and the elastic parts 322 can swing relative to the fixed part 321.

[0051] For example, there is a certain angle between the elastic part 322 and the fixed part 321, so that the two elastic parts 322 form a conical structure. When the fixed part 321 is fastened to the mounting base 110, the two elastic parts 322 expand outward. Under the elastic action of the elastic part 322, the fixed part 321 is fixed, thereby fixing the detection device 200 on the fixed part 321.

[0052] For example, the elastic part 322 can be made of stainless steel elastic sheet or elastic plastic part, etc.

[0053] For the installation of the fixing part 321, the testing equipment 200 is first fixed to the top of the fixing base 310 with bolts, and the wires are led out through the wire groove inside the fixing base 310 and enter the housing 100 through the through hole of the mounting base 110.

[0054] The operator holds the fixed base 310 and aligns the first clamping base 320 with the mounting base 110. The elastic portion 322 is pressed outwards, widening the distance between the two elastic portions 322 to slightly greater than the width of the mounting base 110. During the recovery process, the elastic portion 322 clamps the mounting base 110, preventing lateral slippage. Through this elastic connection design, the present invention achieves rapid installation and reliable fixation of the testing device 200, while simultaneously considering structural strength and ease of operation.

[0055] For example, in order to prevent the elastic part 322 from sliding relative to the mounting base 110, an anti-slip member is provided on the contact surface between the elastic part 322 and the mounting base 110.

[0056] In this embodiment of the application, mounting slots 111 are provided at opposite ends of the mounting base 110. When the two elastic parts 322 clamp the mounting base 110, at least a portion of the two elastic parts 322 are inserted into the corresponding two mounting slots 111 to prevent the first clamping base 320 from disengaging from the fixing base 310.

[0057] The elastic part 322 is L-shaped, with its long side connected to the fixed part 321 and its short side perpendicular to the long side. The short side is inserted into the mounting groove 111 under the swinging motion of the long side, thus reinforcing the clamping effect between the elastic part 322 and the mounting base 110, thereby forming an anti-disengagement structure. Through this anti-disengagement structure, the present invention significantly improves the connection reliability of the testing equipment 200 under complex working conditions, reduces the risk of equipment detachment due to vibration and impact, and provides a solid guarantee for the continuity and accuracy of the pipeline 10 testing data.

[0058] In this embodiment, the mounting assembly 300 further includes two second clamping seats 330. The fixed seat 310 has sliding grooves 311 on opposite sides. A spring 312 is disposed in the sliding groove 311. The two second clamping seats 330 are slidably connected to the corresponding sliding grooves 311 respectively. The second clamping seats 330 are connected to the springs 312. The two second clamping seats 330 are configured to slide along their respective corresponding sliding grooves 311 under the action of the springs 312 and the tension, so as to drive the two second clamping seats 330 to move closer or further away from each other, so as to clamp or release the clamping of the pipe 10.

[0059] The two second clamping seats 330 are located in the middle of the fixed seat 310. They clamp the pipe 10 by sliding relative to the fixed seat 310, thereby bringing the detection device 200 into contact with the pipe 10 and realizing the detection.

[0060] The second clamping seat 330 is L-shaped and includes a first rod and a second rod that are perpendicular to each other. At least part of the first rod is inserted into the slide groove 311. The end of the first rod away from the second rod is connected to the bottom wall of the slide groove 311 by a spring 312. When the first rod slides in the slide groove 311, the spring 312 is used to apply a force to the first rod in the opposite direction of sliding.

[0061] For example, when the second rod needs to clamp the pipe 10, the two second rods need to be manually pulled to widen the distance between them so that the pipe 10 can enter between the two second rods. At this time, the two second rods are released, and the two second rods slide inward under the action of the corresponding first rods to clamp the pipe 10, so as to fix the detection device 200 onto the pipe 10.

[0062] For example, a limiting inner edge is provided on the periphery of the first rod, and a limiting outer edge is provided on the inner side of the groove of the slide 311. When the first rod is about to come out of the slide 311, the limiting inner edge and the limiting outer edge abut against each other, thereby limiting the first rod and preventing it from coming out of the slide 311.

[0063] Through the aforementioned mechanism, this device can be quickly adapted to and reliably fixed to pipes 10 of different diameters, significantly improving the flexibility and efficiency of pipe 10 inspection.

[0064] In this embodiment of the application, the detection device 200 is located between two second clamping seats 330. When the two second clamping seats 330 clamp the pipe 10, the detection device 200 abuts against the pipe 10.

[0065] The testing device 200 is located on the top of the fixed base 310. The fixed base 310 has a pipe 10 in the middle, which connects to the bottom of the mounting base 110, so that the wires of the testing device 200 pass through the through holes on the mounting base 110 and connect to the controller 400 inside the housing 100.

[0066] The testing equipment 200 and the fixed base 310 can be connected by bolts or clips to facilitate the replacement of different types of testing equipment 200.

[0067] In this embodiment of the application, at least one universal wheel 331 is provided on the side of the second clamping seat 330 near the detection device 200. When the two second clamping seats 330 clamp the pipe 10, the universal wheel 331 is configured to abut against the pipe 10 to drive the detection device 200 to move along the axial direction of the pipe 10.

[0068] Among them, the universal wheel 331 enables the inspection equipment 200 to move with low resistance and high precision on the surface of the pipeline 10, which significantly improves the convenience of pipeline 10 inspection and the quality of data acquisition, and is especially suitable for pipeline 10 inspection tasks with long distance and large range.

[0069] In this embodiment of the application, the pipeline inspection device further includes at least one retraction component 500, which is disposed inside the housing 100. The retraction component 500 is connected to the inspection device 200 via a wire, and is configured to retract the wire so that the wire drives the inspection device 200 to move toward the housing 100.

[0070] The number of take-up and release components 500 is the same as the number of detection devices 200 and mounting components 300. To avoid damage to the detection device 200 when the take-up and release components 500 are used to retrieve it, the detection device 200 should be moved to the vicinity of the housing 100 before the take-up and release components 500 are activated to retrieve the detection device 200 and the wire. When it is retrieved to a certain position, the first clamping seat 320 should be manually inserted into the mounting seat 110 to achieve retrieval and fixation.

[0071] The aforementioned retraction and deployment component 500 enables the rapid retrieval of the inspection equipment 200 and the orderly storage of the wires, significantly improving the work efficiency of pipeline inspection 10 and the service life of the equipment. It is particularly suitable for scenarios where the inspection position needs to be frequently moved.

[0072] In this embodiment of the application, the take-up and take-down assembly 500 includes a drive motor 510, a coil 520, and a bearing housing 530;

[0073] Both the bearing housing 530 and the bearing seat 530 are connected to the housing 100. The output shaft of the drive motor 510 is connected to the bearing housing 530. The coil 520 is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive motor 510. The wire is connected to the coil 520. The drive motor 510 is configured to drive the coil 520 to rotate so that the wire is wound around the coil 520.

[0074] The drive motor 510 and bearing housing 530 are both fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 100. The middle part of the coil 520 is coaxially fixed with the output shaft of the drive motor 510 so that the drive shaft drives the coil 520 to rotate. One end of the wire is connected to the detection device 200 and the other end is connected to the controller 400. The outer wall of the coil 520 is connected to the wire by adhesive.

[0075] It should be noted that the wire is detachably connected to the controller 400. During the wire laying and winding process, the wire needs to be disconnected from the controller 400 to prevent the wire rotation from affecting the controller 400 and to prevent the detection equipment 200 from being powered on during movement, thus ensuring the safety of the detection equipment 200.

[0076] In this embodiment, the detection device 200 is a temperature sensor or an ultrasonic defect detection device.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, the principle of temperature sensor detection of pipeline data is explained as follows: when hot water flows from the left side to the right side of pipe 10, the first temperature sensor attached to the outside of pipe 10 will first detect the temperature change of the pipe wall. As the water flows forward, other temperature sensors will also detect the temperature change in sequence, thereby measuring the temperature of various parts of the pipeline and improving the accuracy of pipeline measurement.

[0078] It should be noted that the embodiments referred to in the specification, such as "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments," may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0079] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0080] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0081] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A pipe inspection apparatus, characterised in that, include: The housing (100) is provided with at least one mounting base (110). At least one testing device (200); At least one mounting component (300) is correspondingly disposed on the mounting base (110), the mounting component (300) is detachably connected to the mounting base (110), and the mounting component (300) is used to mount the detection device (200). The controller (400) is electrically connected to the detection device (200) on the mounting assembly (300) via the mounting base (110).

2. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The mounting assembly (300) includes a fixed base (310) and a first clamping base (320). The first clamping base (320) and the detection device (200) are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the fixed base (310). The first clamping base (320) is detachably connected to the mounting base (110).

3. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The first clamping seat (320) includes a fixing part (321) and elastic parts (322) disposed at opposite ends of the fixing part (321); The fixing part (321) is connected to the fixing seat (310), and the two elastic parts (322) are located at the end of the fixing part (321) away from the fixing seat (310). The two elastic parts (322) are used to clamp the mounting seat (110).

4. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 3, wherein The mounting base (110) has mounting grooves (111) at opposite ends. When the two elastic parts (322) clamp the mounting base (110), at least a portion of the two elastic parts (322) is inserted into the corresponding two mounting grooves (111) to prevent the first clamping base (320) from detaching from the fixed base (310).

5. The pipe inspection apparatus of any of claims 2-4, wherein, The mounting assembly (300) further includes two second clamping seats (330). The fixing seat (310) has grooves (311) on opposite sides. A spring (312) is provided in the groove (311). The two second clamping seats (330) are slidably connected to the corresponding grooves (311). The second clamping seats (330) are connected to the springs (312). The two second clamping seats (330) are configured to slide along their respective corresponding grooves (311) under the action of the springs (312) and the tension, so as to drive the two second clamping seats (330) to move closer or further away from each other, so as to clamp or release the pipe (10).

6. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The detection device (200) is located between the two second clamping seats (330). When the two second clamping seats (330) clamp the pipe (10), the detection device (200) abuts against the pipe (10).

7. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 5, wherein The second clamping seat (330) is provided with at least one caster wheel (331) on the side near the detection device (200). When the two second clamping seats (330) clamp the pipe (10), the caster wheel (331) is configured to abut against the pipe (10) to drive the detection device (200) to move along the axial direction of the pipe (10).

8. The pipe inspection apparatus of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The pipeline inspection device further includes at least one take-up assembly (500), which is disposed inside the housing (100). The take-up assembly (500) is connected to the inspection device (200) via a wire. The take-up assembly (500) is configured to retract the wire so that the wire drives the inspection device (200) toward the housing (100).

9. The pipe inspection apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The take-up and take-down assembly (500) includes a drive motor (510), a coil (520), and a bearing housing (530); Both the bearing housing (530) and the bearing seat (530) are connected to the housing (100). The output shaft of the drive motor (510) is connected to the bearing housing (530). The coil (520) is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive motor (510). The wire is connected to the coil (520). The drive motor (510) is configured to drive the coil (520) to rotate so that the wire is wound around the coil (520).

10. The pipe inspection apparatus of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The detection device (200) is a temperature sensor.

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