JP2016085099A - Sensor retainer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sensor retainer capable of securing detection accuracy of a sensor regardless of roughness of a surface of a measurement object.SOLUTION: A sensor retainer 10 is provided with a holding member 11, a measurement seat 40, and a pair of holding members 21 and 25. The holding member 11 has a coupling hole 12 to which a front end 2c of a casing 2a of a sensor device 1 is to be inserted toward a measurement object. The measurement seat 40 is provided at an end on the side nearer to the measurement object, of the coupling hole 12 of the holding member 11. The measurement seat 40 has a top surface 41 which is orthogonal to an axial direction of the coupling hole 12 and on which the front end 2c of the casing 2a abuts, and a bottom surface 42 which faces the top surface 41 and abuts along a surface of the measurement object. The holding members 21 and 25 are turnably connected to both ends of the holding member 11 and hold the measurement object therebetween to press the front end 2c of the casing 2a to the measurement object via the measurement seat 40.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present application relates to a sensor fixing device for fixing a sensor to an object to be measured.

  As a fixture for fixing a sensor to a measurement object, for example, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1. This fixture includes a holding member to which a sensor is attached and a holding member that holds an object to be measured (an inlet portion of a steam trap) with the holding member. The sensor is attached to the connecting hole of the holding member by screwing. And a sensor is fixed in the state where the front-end | tip of a sensor contacted the measuring object by pinching a measuring object with the holding member and holding member to which the sensor was attached.

JP 2013-170686 A

  By the way, in the fixing device that contacts and fixes the sensor as described above, the degree of contact between the sensor and the measurement object is deteriorated due to the roughness of the surface of the measurement object, and the detection accuracy of the sensor is impaired. There was a fear. In general, when the tip area of the sensor is small, only the minute unevenness exists on the surface of the measurement object, which immediately leads to the deterioration of the contact degree described above.

  The technology disclosed in the present application has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a sensor fixing device capable of ensuring the detection accuracy of the sensor regardless of the surface roughness of the measurement object. There is to do.

  The technique disclosed in the present application is directed to a sensor fixing device that fixes a sensor having a casing whose tip is a detection unit to a measurement object. The sensor fixing device of the present application includes a holding member, a measurement seat, and a pair of clamping members. The holding member has a connection hole of the sensor into which the tip of the casing is inserted toward the measurement object. The measurement seat is provided at an end of the connection hole on the measurement object side of the holding member. Further, the measurement seat has a flat first contact surface perpendicular to the axial direction of the connection hole and in contact with the tip of the casing, and is opposed to the first contact surface and along the surface of the measurement object. And a second contact surface in contact therewith. The pair of clamping members are rotatably connected to both ends of the holding member, and press the tip of the casing against the measurement object via the measurement seat by clamping the measurement object.

  According to the sensor fixing device of the present application, the sensor is attached by inserting its casing into the connecting hole. In a state where the sensor is attached, the front end of the casing is in contact with the first contact surface of the measurement seat, and the second contact surface of the measurement seat is in contact with the measurement object. That is, the sensor contacts the surface of the measurement object via the measurement seat, and detects the temperature, vibration, and the like of the measurement object through the measurement seat. And since the 2nd contact surface of a measurement seat contacts along the surface of a measurement object, the heat, vibration, etc. of a measurement object are transmitted to a measurement seat reliably. On the other hand, since the first contact surface of the measurement seat is a flat surface orthogonal to the axial direction of the connecting hole (that is, the axial direction of the casing), the degree of contact between the sensor tip and the measurement seat can be kept good. it can. As described above, according to the sensor fixing device of the present application, the degree of contact between the tip of the sensor and the measurement seat is always good regardless of the roughness of the surface of the measurement object, so that the detection accuracy of the sensor can be ensured. it can.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of a sensor fixing device according to an embodiment together with a sensor device. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing the sensor fixing device according to the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are essentially preferable examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the technology disclosed in the present application, applications thereof, or uses thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sensor fixing instrument 10 of this embodiment fixes the sensor apparatus 1 to a measuring object. In this embodiment, the measurement object is the inlet 9 of the steam trap.

  For example, the sensor device 1 is fixed to the inlet 9 in a state of extending in the vertical direction. The sensor device 1 includes a sensor body 2, a wireless device 3, and a connection shaft 4. The connection shaft 4 is a hollow shaft, and both ends are connected to the sensor body 2 and the radio device 3 by nuts 5 and 6. The sensor body 2 has a substantially cylindrical casing 2 a and detects vibration and temperature of the inlet portion 9. Although not shown, the wireless device 3 includes a signal processing circuit and a transmitter, and acquires a signal related to vibration and temperature of the measurement object detected by the sensor body 2 and transmits the signal to the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sensor fixing device 10 includes a holding member 11, a pair of clamping members 21 and 25, and a tightening member 35.

  The holding member 11 is a member extending left and right in FIG. 2, and both end portions are slightly bent downward. One connecting hole 12 is formed in the center of the holding member 11, and the casing 2 a of the sensor main body 2 is inserted into and connected to the connecting hole 12. Specifically, a male screw portion 2b is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the casing 2a, and a tip 2c of the casing 2a serves as a vibration or temperature detection portion. The connecting hole 12 is formed with an internal thread portion screwed into the casing 2a on the inner peripheral surface, and the casing 2a is screwed. The connection hole 12 is configured such that the front end 2c of the casing 2a is inserted from above toward the inlet 9 which is a measurement object. Thus, the sensor device 1 is connected (attached) to the holding member 11 by inserting the casing 2a of the sensor body 2 into the connecting hole 12 and screwing it. The holding member 11 is produced by, for example, cutting out aluminum or aluminum die casting.

  The pair of sandwiching members 21 and 25 are respectively produced by stacking two thin plates (for example, made of stainless steel) at intervals. In FIGS. 1 and 2, only one plate is shown. The pair of clamping members 21 and 25 are formed in a substantially S-shape that is symmetrical to the left and right. Specifically, the clamping members 21 and 25 have first curved portions 22 and 26 and second curved portions 23 and 27, respectively, and the first curved portions 22 and 26 and the second curved portions 23 and 27 are connected to each other. Protrusions 24 and 28 are provided at the cut-back portion between them. The protrusions 24 and 28 are formed at positions slightly lower than the central portions of the sandwiching members 21 and 25 and protrude toward the inlet portion 9 that is a measurement object. One end (upper end) of each of the holding members 21 and 25 is connected (coupled) to both ends of the holding member 11 so as to be rotatable by a rivet 14. The clamping members 21 and 25 clamp the inlet portion 9 from its left and right. In other words, the clamping members 21 and 25 are clamped with the projections 24 and 28 in contact with the left and right of the inlet portion 9.

  A clamping member 35 is provided at the other end (lower end) of the clamping members 21 and 25. The fastening member 35 connects the pair of clamping members 21 and 25 and tightens them in the clamping direction. The tightening member 35 has a bolt 36 and a nut 38. In addition, connecting plates 31 and 32 for connecting two thin plates are provided at the other ends (lower ends) of the clamping members 21 and 25. The other ends of the holding members 21 and 25 are connected by inserting bolts 36 into the through holes of the connecting plates 31 and 32 and fixing them with nuts 38. That is, the clamping members 21 and 25 are displaced in the clamping direction by tightening the nut 38.

  The head 37 of the bolt 36 is formed in a conical shape. Moreover, what is called a ball seat nut is used for the nut 38, Therefore, a contact area with the connection board 32 can be made larger than a plane seat nut. Therefore, the other ends of the clamping members 21 and 25 can be tightened more firmly.

  Furthermore, the sensor fixing device 10 of this embodiment includes a measurement seat 40 positioned between the tip 2c of the casing 2a and the inlet portion 9. The measurement seat 40 is a substantially rectangular member provided at an end (lower end) of the holding member 11 on the inlet 9 side of the connection hole 12. The upper surface 41 (first contact surface) of the measurement seat 40 is a flat surface that is orthogonal to the axial direction of the coupling hole 12 (that is, the axial direction of the casing 2a) and is in contact with the tip 2c of the casing 2a. The lower surface 42 (second contact surface) of the measurement seat 40 is a surface that faces the upper surface 41 and contacts the surface of the inlet portion 9. Specifically, the lower surface 42 of the measurement seat 40 is formed in an arc shape along the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical inlet portion 9.

  The holding member 11 is provided with a seat mounting portion 13 at an end portion (lower end portion) of the connecting hole 12 on the inlet portion 9 side. The seat mounting portion 13 is a recess formed on the lower surface of the holding member 11 and connected (communicated) to the lower end of the connection hole 12, and the upper portion (a part including the upper surface 41) of the measurement seat 40 is fitted therein. The seat mounting portion 13 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view that is substantially the same as the measurement seat 40.

  In the sensor fixing device 10 of the present embodiment, the clamping members 35 clamp the other ends (lower ends) of the clamping members 21 and 25 so that the clamping members 21 and 25 clamp the inlet portion 9 from the left and right. By the clamping operation of the clamping members 21 and 25, the holding member 11 presses the measurement seat 40 against the inlet portion 9, and the holding member 11 presses the tip 2 c of the casing 2 a against the upper surface 41 of the measurement seat 40. That is, the clamping members 21 and 25 perform a clamping operation for clamping the inlet 9, and press the tip 2 c of the casing 2 a against the inlet 9 through the measurement seat 40 in accordance with the clamping operation. When the sensor device 1 is thus fixed to the inlet portion 9, the tip 21 d of the casing 2 a comes into contact with the upper surface 41 of the measurement seat 40 and the lower surface 42 of the measurement seat 40 comes into contact with the surface of the inlet portion 9. That is, the sensor body 2 is in contact with the surface of the inlet portion 9 through the measurement seat 40 and detects the temperature and vibration of the inlet portion 9 through the measurement seat 40.

  As described above, according to the sensor fixing device 10 of the above-described embodiment, the tip 2c of the casing 2a is brought into contact with the inlet 9 that is a measurement object via the measurement seat 40. Since the lower surface 42 of the measurement seat 40 is brought into contact with the surface of the inlet portion 9, the heat and vibration of the inlet portion 9 are reliably transmitted to the measurement seat 40. On the other hand, since the upper surface 41 of the measurement seat 40 with which the tip 2c of the casing 2a contacts is formed on a flat surface orthogonal to the axial direction of the connecting hole 12 (the axial direction of the casing), the contact between the tip 2c of the casing 2a and the measurement seat 40 is made. The degree can be kept good. Thereby, since the contact degree of the front-end | tip 2c of the casing 2a and the measurement seat 40 is always favorable irrespective of the roughness of the surface of the inlet part 9 (measuring object), the detection accuracy of the sensor device 1 is ensured. Can do.

  Moreover, since the lower surface 42 of the measurement seat 40 is formed in an arc shape along the outer peripheral surface (surface) of the cylindrical inlet portion 9, the measurement seat 40 can be more closely attached to the inlet portion 9, and the measurement seat The degree of contact between 40 and the inlet 9 can be kept better. Therefore, the heat and vibration of the inlet 9 can be reliably transmitted to the measurement seat 40. Thereby, the temperature and vibration of the inlet 9 can be detected more accurately.

  Further, according to the sensor fixing device 10 of the above embodiment, the measurement seat 40 is pressed against the inlet portion 9 by the holding member 11 in accordance with the clamping operation of the clamping members 21 and 25, so that the measurement seat 40 is brought into close contact with the inlet portion 9. In addition, the measurement seat 40 can be firmly held. Thereby, the detection accuracy of the sensor device 1 can be improved. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, since the upper part (a part including the upper surface 41) of the measurement seat 40 is fitted into the recess (seat mounting portion 13) formed in the holding member 11, the measurement seat 40, in particular, the upper surface 41 is provided. It can hold more firmly.

  In addition, in the sensor fixing device 10 of the above-described embodiment, if a plurality of measurement seats having different shapes on the lower surface are prepared, it is possible to cope with various measurement objects having different shapes by simply replacing the measurement seats. it can. Moreover, if the measurement seat 40 is simply fitted into the concave portion (seat mounting portion 13) of the holding member 11 as in the above embodiment, the replacement of the measurement seat is easy.

  In the above-described embodiment, the measurement seat 40 is provided by being fitted into the holding member 11. However, the technology disclosed in the present application is not limited to this, and for example, the measurement seat is sandwiched between the lower surface of the holding member and the inlet portion. You may make it provide. That is, the connecting hole may be opened on the lower surface of the holding member so that the lower surface thereof is in contact with the upper surface of the measurement seat. Further, the measurement seat and the holding member may be integrally formed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the shape of the measurement seat 40 is not restricted to the rectangular body mentioned above, For example, the cylinder body extended up and down may be sufficient, and the lower surface 42 of the measurement seat 40 is not restricted to circular arc shape mentioned above. For example, it may be formed in a planar shape.

  The technology disclosed in the present application is useful for a sensor fixing device that fixes a sensor to an object to be measured.

1 Sensor device (sensor)
2a Casing 2c Tip 9 Entrance (measurement object)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Sensor fixing tool 11 Holding member 12 Connection hole 13 Seat attachment part (concave part)
21, 25 Holding member 40 Measuring seat 41 Upper surface (first contact surface)
42 Lower surface (second contact surface)

Claims (3)

A sensor fixing device for fixing a sensor having a casing whose tip is a detection unit to a measurement object,
A holding member having a connection hole of the sensor into which the tip of the casing is inserted toward the measurement object;
A flat first contact surface provided at an end of the connection hole of the holding member on the measurement object side, perpendicular to the axial direction of the connection hole and in contact with the tip of the casing; and the first contact A measurement seat having a second contact surface facing the surface and in contact with the surface of the measurement object;
A pair of holding members that are pivotally connected to both ends of the holding member and press the tip of the casing against the measurement object via the measurement seat by holding the measurement object; A sensor fixing device. The sensor fixture according to claim 1,
The holding member has a recess in which a part including the first contact surface of the measurement seat is fitted and provided with the measurement seat at an end portion of the connection hole on the measurement object side. A sensor fixing device. The sensor fixing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The sensor fixing instrument, wherein the second contact surface of the measurement seat is formed in an arc shape along the surface of the measurement object.

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