A methane monitoring device for underground pipe networks

CN224756716UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-15ZHEJIANG ANXIN LASER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521605700.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-09-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-30

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[0010] The methane monitoring device for underground pipelines disclosed in this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: it can be installed in natural gas stations, pressure regulating boxes or underground wells to monitor the leakage of methane gas in real time and collect production data such as pressure and temperature. The monitored and collected data are transmitted to a remote monitoring platform through wireless signals, realizing intelligent monitoring of scenarios such as unmanned stations, pressure regulating boxes or underground wells where the frequency of personnel inspection is low or conventional detectors cannot cover.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an underground pipe network methane monitoring devices, including first laser detector, first casing and second casing, first casing sets up in the upper end of second casing, first laser detector sets up in the lower extreme of second casing, first casing and second casing enclose to have first installation cavity, be equipped with first control panel and first battery group in first installation cavity, first laser detector and first control panel electric connection, first battery group sets up in first casing, first control panel and first battery group electric connection. The utility model provides an underground pipe network methane monitoring devices, and it is installed in natural gas field station, pressure regulating tank or underground pipe well, and real -time monitoring methane gas's leakage situation and gather pressure, temperature etc. production data, and the data of monitoring and gathering are transmitted to the remote monitoring platform through wireless signal, realize the intelligent control of unmanned field station, pressure regulating tank or underground pipe well.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of methane detection, specifically relating to a methane monitoring device for underground pipeline networks. Background Technology

[0002] Methane is a colorless, odorless, flammable, and explosive gas. It poses significant safety hazards not only in coal mine operations and gas pipeline leaks but is also a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. Currently, the gas leak detection technologies used in the gas industry mainly include flame ionization detection, semiconductor detection, infrared detection, and laser detection. Laser detection technology is a relatively advanced gas detection technology both domestically and internationally. It is developed based on the principle of infrared absorption by methane molecules and typically uses a 1650nm laser as the detection laser. When the laser passes through methane gas, a portion of the laser light is absorbed by the methane, thus determining the methane concentration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a methane monitoring device for underground pipeline networks.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first laser detector, a first housing, and a second housing. The first housing is disposed at the upper end of the second housing, and the first laser detector is disposed at the lower end of the second housing. The first housing and the second housing enclose a first mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity is provided with a first control board and a first battery pack. The first laser detector is electrically connected to the first control board, and the first battery pack is disposed inside the first housing. The first control board is electrically connected to the first battery pack.

[0005] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor. The lower end of the second housing is provided with a first mounting port, and the first pressure sensor is disposed in the first mounting port. The left end of the second housing is provided with a second mounting port, and the second pressure sensor is disposed in the second mounting port. Both the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor are electrically connected to the first control board.

[0006] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first temperature sensor, a third mounting port at the rear end of the second housing, the first temperature sensor being disposed at the third mounting port, and the first temperature sensor being electrically connected to the first control board.

[0007] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first battery pack, which is disposed inside the first housing, and the first control board is electrically connected to the first battery pack.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the first housing is provided with a first support edge, the upper end of the second housing is provided with a second support edge, a plurality of first mounting blocks are provided on the first support edge, the lower end of the first mounting block is provided with a first mounting hole, a plurality of second mounting blocks are provided on the second support edge, the second mounting block is provided with a first through hole, the first through hole corresponds one-to-one with the first mounting hole, the upper end of the second support edge is provided with a first annular groove, and a first sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first connector, with first hanging holes at both ends, a first support plate at the rear end of the first connector, a second through hole at the rear end of the first support plate, and a second mounting hole at the upper end of the first housing, the second mounting hole matching the second through hole.

[0010] The methane monitoring device for underground pipelines disclosed in this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: it can be installed in natural gas stations, pressure regulating boxes or underground wells to monitor the leakage of methane gas in real time and collect production data such as pressure and temperature. The monitored and collected data are transmitted to a remote monitoring platform through wireless signals, realizing intelligent monitoring of scenarios such as unmanned stations, pressure regulating boxes or underground wells where the frequency of personnel inspection is low or conventional detectors cannot cover. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram from one perspective provided by this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective provided by this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in an explosive state provided by this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the explosion state provided by this utility model from another perspective.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first control board provided by this utility model.

[0016] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 100, first housing; 110, first support edge; 120, first mounting block; 121, first mounting hole; 130, second mounting hole; 140, first connector; 200, second housing; 210, second support edge; 211, first annular groove; 220, second mounting block; 221, second mounting hole; 230, first mounting port; 240, second mounting port; 310, first laser detector; 320, first pressure sensor; 330, second pressure sensor; 340, first temperature sensor; 350, first battery pack; 360, first control board. Detailed Implementation

[0017] This utility model discloses a methane monitoring device for underground pipelines. The specific implementation of this utility model will be further described below with reference to preferred embodiments.

[0018] See attached diagram. Figure 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from one perspective provided by this utility model. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective provided by this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in an explosive state provided by this utility model. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the explosion state provided by this utility model from another perspective. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first control board 360 provided by this utility model.

[0019] Preferred embodiment.

[0020] This embodiment provides a methane monitoring device for underground pipelines, including a first laser detector 310, a first housing 100, and a second housing 200. The first housing 100 is disposed at the upper end of the second housing 200, and the first laser detector 310 is disposed at the lower end of the second housing 200. The first housing 100 and the second housing 200 enclose a first mounting cavity. A first control board 360 and a first battery pack 350 are disposed in the first mounting cavity. The first laser detector 310 is electrically connected to the first control board 360, and the first battery pack 350 is disposed inside the first housing 100. The first control board 360 is electrically connected to the first battery pack 350.

[0021] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first pressure sensor 320 and a second pressure sensor 330. The lower end of the second housing 200 is provided with a first mounting port 230, and the first pressure sensor 320 is disposed in the first mounting port 230. The left end of the second housing 200 is provided with a second mounting port 240, and the second pressure sensor 330 is disposed in the second mounting port 240. Both the first pressure sensor 320 and the second pressure sensor 330 are electrically connected to the first control board 360.

[0022] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first temperature sensor 340 and a third mounting port at the rear end of the second housing 200. The first temperature sensor 340 is disposed in the third mounting port and is electrically connected to the first control board 360.

[0023] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first battery pack 350, which is disposed inside the first housing 100, and the first control board 360 is electrically connected to the first battery pack 350.

[0024] Furthermore, the lower end of the first housing 100 is provided with a first support edge 110, and the upper end of the second housing 200 is provided with a second support edge 210. The first support edge 110 is provided with a plurality of first mounting blocks 120, the lower end of the first mounting block 120 is provided with a first mounting hole 121, the second support edge 210 is provided with a plurality of second mounting blocks 220, the second mounting block 220 is provided with a first through hole, the first through hole corresponds one-to-one with the first mounting hole 121, and the upper end of the second support edge 210 is provided with a first annular groove 211, and a first sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove 211.

[0025] Furthermore, the underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first connector 140, with first hanging holes at both ends of the first connector 140, a first support plate at the rear end of the first connector 140, a second through hole at the rear end of the first support plate, and a second mounting hole 221 at the upper end of the first housing 100, the second mounting hole 221 matching the second through hole.

[0026] Working principle: The first battery pack 350 is disposed inside the first housing 100 and is used to power the first control board 360, the first pressure sensor 320, the second pressure sensor 330, and the first temperature sensor 340. The first control board 360 is used to collect data monitored by the first pressure sensor 320, the second pressure sensor 330, and the first temperature sensor 340. The first housing 100 is connected to the second housing 200, and the first mounting hole 121 and the first through hole are aligned and fixed with bolts. The first connector 140 is fixedly installed in the underground manhole using the first hanging hole, and the first housing 100 is simultaneously fixed to the lower end of the first support plate using the second mounting hole 221 and the second through hole.

[0027] The intelligent monitoring device for underground pipelines disclosed in this application, combining an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and a first laser detector 310, can be used for monitoring natural gas leaks and collecting production data at industrial natural gas stations, commercial natural gas users, and pressure regulating boxes and underground wells in urban gas systems. This terminal is battery-powered, uses NB-IoT / 4G wireless signal transmission, and has multiple data acquisition interfaces. The first laser detector 310 is designed and manufactured based on the principle that methane gas absorbs laser light of a specific wavelength (TDLAS), and features high detection accuracy, fast response speed, stable performance, no calibration required, and long lifespan. The industrial IoT is existing technology and not the focus of this application; therefore, it will not be discussed further.

[0028] It is worth mentioning that the technical features such as the first control board 360 involved in this utility model patent application should be regarded as prior art. The specific structure, working principle and possible control methods and spatial arrangement of these technical features can be adopted by conventional choices in the field, and should not be regarded as the utility model point of this utility model patent. This utility model patent will not be further elaborated in detail.

[0029] For those skilled in the art, modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, 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 methane monitoring device for underground pipeline networks, characterized in that, The device includes a first laser detector (310), a first housing (100), and a second housing (200). The first housing (100) is disposed at the upper end of the second housing (200), and the first laser detector (310) is disposed at the lower end of the second housing (200). The first housing (100) and the second housing (200) enclose a first mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity is provided with a first control board (360) and a first battery pack (350). The first laser detector (310) is electrically connected to the first control board (360), and the first battery pack (350) is disposed inside the first housing (100). The first control board (360) is electrically connected to the first battery pack (350).

2. The underground pipeline methane monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first pressure sensor (320) and a second pressure sensor (330). The lower end of the second housing (200) is provided with a first mounting port (230), and the first pressure sensor (320) is disposed in the first mounting port (230). The left end of the second housing (200) is provided with a second mounting port (240), and the second pressure sensor (330) is disposed in the second mounting port (240). Both the first pressure sensor (320) and the second pressure sensor (330) are electrically connected to the first control board (360).

3. The underground pipeline methane monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first temperature sensor (340), a third mounting port at the rear end of the second housing (200), the first temperature sensor (340) being disposed at the third mounting port, and the first temperature sensor (340) being electrically connected to the first control board (360).

4. The underground pipeline methane monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the first housing (100) is provided with a first support edge (110), and the upper end of the second housing (200) is provided with a second support edge (210). The first support edge (110) is provided with a plurality of first mounting blocks (120). The lower end of the first mounting block (120) is provided with a first mounting hole (121). The second support edge (210) is provided with a plurality of second mounting blocks (220). The second mounting block (220) is provided with a first through hole. The first through hole corresponds one-to-one with the first mounting hole (121). The upper end of the second support edge (210) is provided with a first annular groove (211). The first annular groove (211) is provided with a first sealing ring.

5. The underground pipeline methane monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The underground pipeline methane monitoring device includes a first connector (140), with first hanging holes at both ends of the first connector (140), a first support plate at the rear end of the first connector (140), a second through hole at the rear end of the first support plate, and a second mounting hole (221) at the upper end of the first housing (100), the second mounting hole (221) matching the second through hole.