CN209146542U - Push-in fitting - Google Patents
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本实用新型公开了一种内推式管接装置,解决现有技术中管道与管件的连接装置不耐用的技术问题。该内推式管接装置包括管道连接件和锁紧盖,在管道连接件和锁紧盖之间设有用于抱紧管道的锁紧环,锁紧盖用于压紧锁紧环,锁紧盖的通孔上部设有锥形段,锁紧环外周面的上部设有相应的上锥面,连接孔的顶部开口处设有内锥面,使得锁紧环的上锥面与锥形段相配合并推动锁紧环下端抵触在内锥面上。锁紧盖和管道连接件相连接时,锁紧盖内的锁紧环在锥形段推动下向前挤压,管道插入连接孔中后,锁紧环可缩径抱紧管道,锁紧环向外施加的反向径向力被锁紧盖和管道连接件共同承受,避免锁紧环单独承受压力而损坏,增强该管节装置的耐用性。
The utility model discloses an internal push-type pipe connection device, which solves the technical problem that the connection device of pipes and pipe fittings in the prior art is not durable. The push-in type pipe connection device includes a pipe connecting piece and a locking cover, a locking ring for holding the pipe is arranged between the pipe connecting piece and the locking cover, and the locking cover is used for pressing the locking ring and locking the The upper part of the through hole of the cover is provided with a tapered section, the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the locking ring is provided with a corresponding upper tapered surface, and the top opening of the connecting hole is provided with an inner tapered surface, so that the upper tapered surface of the locking ring is connected with the tapered section. Match and push the lower end of the locking ring against the inner cone surface. When the locking cover and the pipe connector are connected, the locking ring in the locking cover is pushed forward by the conical section. After the pipe is inserted into the connecting hole, the locking ring can reduce the diameter and hold the pipe tightly. The reverse radial force exerted outward is jointly borne by the locking cover and the pipe connecting piece, so that the locking ring is prevented from being damaged by pressure alone, and the durability of the pipe section device is enhanced.
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技术领域technical field
本实用新型涉及管道连接器件技术领域,具体涉及一种内推式管接装置。The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline connection devices, in particular to an internal push-type pipe connection device.
背景技术Background technique
对于给排水工程,经常需要将不同方向、不同管径、或同一方向的管道连接在一起,这些连接都是由管件作为中间连接件来实现。For water supply and drainage projects, it is often necessary to connect pipes of different directions, different diameters, or the same direction, and these connections are realized by pipe fittings as intermediate connectors.
由于管道系统中一般有大量连接点,且管道系统后期不可避免的会有维修工作,因此,需要作为中间连接件的管件便于安装、便于拆卸,且密封性良好。Since there are generally a large number of connection points in the pipeline system, and maintenance work is inevitable in the later stage of the pipeline system, the pipe fittings that need to be used as intermediate connectors are easy to install, easy to disassemble, and have good sealing performance.
排水管道与管件之间传统的连接方式多为胶圈柔性连接、粘接和热熔连接等形式,粘接和热熔连接虽然连接紧固、密封性好,但是不利于后期管道维护,且不能很好解决材料的热膨胀问题,而传统的胶圈柔性连接安装困难、胶圈易错位,且不能自由拆卸检修。The traditional connection methods between drainage pipes and pipe fittings are mostly in the form of flexible rubber ring connection, bonding and hot-melt connection. Although bonding and hot-melt connection are tightly connected and have good sealing performance, they are not conducive to later pipeline maintenance and cannot be used. It is a good solution to the thermal expansion problem of the material, while the traditional flexible connection of the rubber ring is difficult to install, the rubber ring is easy to dislocate, and cannot be freely disassembled for maintenance.
现有的一种连接方式是在管件中设有开口环,将开口环套设在管道上,通过管件压紧开口环可使开口环缩径,进一步使开口环抱紧管道端头,这种连接方式不仅使得管道与管件之间的连接安装方便,而且便于后期拆卸维修,但是对连接后的密封性和管件的承压能力是一大考验。An existing connection method is that a split ring is provided in the pipe fitting, and the split ring is sleeved on the pipe. The method not only makes the connection and installation between the pipe and the pipe fittings convenient, but also facilitates the disassembly and maintenance in the later stage, but it is a big test for the sealing performance after the connection and the pressure bearing capacity of the pipe fittings.
如公开号为CN206846157U的中国专利文献记载了一种管件的连接紧固装置,属于模具技术领域,它解决了现有管件连接成本较高且连接后不牢固的问题,该管件的连接紧固装置,包括能与管件的端部相抵靠的开口环,开口环呈环形,开口环上设有沿轴向贯穿开口环的开口,本连接紧固装置还包括能与管件外侧壁连接的连接套,开口环设置在连接套内,连接套能与管件连接且使得开口环的开口缩小。该管件的连接紧固装置中的连接套和开口环之间通过锥面相配合来压紧开口环,开口环对连接套施加的径向力均由连接套承受,使得连接套承受的压力较大,若连接套壁面较薄,或者连接套口径较大,容易导致连接套外壁面开裂,缩短管件寿命,因此需要将连接套壁面加厚,这样却会造成连接套制作成本上升,且造成连接套尺寸增大,安装的场合受限。另外,该专利文献记载的管件的连接紧固装置没有用于安放密封圈的空间,密封性较差。For example, the Chinese patent document with publication number CN206846157U describes a connection and fastening device for pipe fittings, which belongs to the technical field of molds. , including a split ring that can abut against the end of the pipe, the split ring is annular, the split ring is provided with an opening that penetrates the split ring in the axial direction, the connection and fastening device also includes a connection sleeve that can be connected to the outer side wall of the pipe, The split ring is arranged in the connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve can be connected with the pipe and reduce the opening of the split ring. The connecting sleeve and the split ring in the connection and fastening device of the pipe fitting are matched by the conical surfaces to compress the split ring, and the radial force exerted by the split ring on the connecting sleeve is all borne by the connecting sleeve, so that the connecting sleeve bears a larger pressure , If the wall of the connecting sleeve is thin, or the diameter of the connecting sleeve is large, it is easy to cause the outer wall of the connecting sleeve to crack and shorten the life of the pipe fittings, so the wall surface of the connecting sleeve needs to be thickened, which will increase the cost of making the connecting sleeve and cause the connecting sleeve. The size is increased, and the installation situation is limited. In addition, the connection and fastening device of the pipe described in this patent document has no space for placing the sealing ring, and the sealing performance is poor.
基于上述原因,有必要提供一种耐用、密封性好的管接装置。Based on the above reasons, it is necessary to provide a pipe connection device that is durable and has good sealing performance.
实用新型内容Utility model content
本实用新型旨在提供一种内推式管接装置,解决现有技术中管道与管件的连接装置不耐用的技术问题。The utility model aims to provide an internal push-type pipe connection device, which solves the technical problem that the connection device between pipes and pipe fittings in the prior art is not durable.
为解决上述技术问题,本实用新型采用以下技术方案:In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
设计一种内推式管接装置,包括管道连接件和锁紧盖,所述管道连接件具有用于容纳管道的连接孔,所述锁紧盖具有用于供管道穿过的通孔,在所述管道连接件和锁紧盖之间设有用于抱紧管道的锁紧环,所述锁紧盖用于压紧所述锁紧环,所述锁紧盖的通孔上部设有锥形段,所述锁紧环外周面的上部设有相应的上锥面,所述连接孔的顶部开口处设有内锥面,使得所述锁紧环的上锥面与所述锥形段相配合并推动所述锁紧环下端抵触在所述内锥面上。A push-in type pipe connection device is designed, which includes a pipe connector and a locking cover, the pipe connector has a connection hole for accommodating a pipe, and the locking cover has a through hole for the pipe to pass through. A locking ring for holding the pipeline is provided between the pipe connector and the locking cover, the locking cover is used for pressing the locking ring, and the upper part of the through hole of the locking cover is provided with a tapered The upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the locking ring is provided with a corresponding upper tapered surface, and the top opening of the connecting hole is provided with an inner tapered surface, so that the upper tapered surface of the locking ring matches the tapered segment The combination pushes the lower end of the locking ring against the inner tapered surface.
优选的,所述锁紧环外周面的下部设有与所述内锥面相应的下锥面。Preferably, the lower part of the outer peripheral surface of the locking ring is provided with a lower conical surface corresponding to the inner conical surface.
优选的,所述锁紧盖的通孔下部设有内螺纹,所述连接孔的上端外壁面设有对应的外螺纹。Preferably, the lower part of the through hole of the locking cover is provided with an inner thread, and the outer wall surface of the upper end of the connecting hole is provided with a corresponding outer thread.
优选的,在所述内锥面下方设有台阶部,在所述台阶部设有相应的密封圈。Preferably, a stepped portion is provided below the inner cone surface, and a corresponding sealing ring is provided on the stepped portion.
优选的,所述密封圈为O型圈。Preferably, the sealing ring is an O-ring.
优选的,所述锁紧环的底面抵靠所述密封圈的顶面,以使得所述锁紧环的底面压紧所述密封圈的顶面。Preferably, the bottom surface of the locking ring abuts against the top surface of the sealing ring, so that the bottom surface of the locking ring presses against the top surface of the sealing ring.
优选的,所述锁紧盖的上端设有凸缘,且所述锁紧盖的外周面均布有多个条形加强筋。Preferably, the upper end of the locking cover is provided with a flange, and a plurality of strip-shaped reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the outer peripheral surface of the locking cover.
优选的,所述锁紧盖的通孔顶端为缩径部,使得所述锁紧环的顶面抵触在所述缩径部底面。Preferably, the top end of the through hole of the locking cover is a reduced diameter portion, so that the top surface of the locking ring abuts against the bottom surface of the reduced diameter portion.
优选的,所述锁紧环的内壁面设有至少一道用于抱紧管道的环形凸起。Preferably, the inner wall surface of the locking ring is provided with at least one annular protrusion for holding the pipeline tightly.
本实用新型的有益技术效果在于:The beneficial technical effects of the present utility model are:
1.本实用新型提供的内推式管接装置在锁紧盖的通孔上部设有锥形段,在管道连接件的连接孔顶部开口处设有内锥面,因此,锁紧盖内的锁紧环在锥形段推动下向前挤压,锁紧环的上部被锥形段沿径向向内挤压,锁紧环的下部被内锥面沿径向向内挤压,管道插入连接孔中后,锁紧环可缩径抱紧管道,同时锁紧环向外施加的反向径向力被锁紧盖和管道连接件共同承受,避免锁紧环单独承受压力而损坏,增强该管节装置的耐用性。1. The push-in type pipe connection device provided by the present utility model is provided with a tapered section at the upper part of the through hole of the locking cover, and an inner tapered surface is provided at the top opening of the connection hole of the pipe connector. The locking ring is pushed forward by the conical section, the upper part of the locking ring is squeezed radially inward by the conical section, the lower part of the locking ring is squeezed radially inward by the inner cone surface, and the pipe is inserted After connecting the hole, the locking ring can reduce the diameter and hold the pipe tightly, and at the same time, the reverse radial force exerted by the locking ring is jointly borne by the locking cover and the pipe connector, so as to avoid damage to the locking ring due to pressure alone, and enhance the Durability of the pipe section device.
2.在开口环和锥面承口之间设有密封圈,增强管道与管件之间的密封性。2. A sealing ring is provided between the split ring and the conical socket to enhance the sealing between the pipe and the pipe fittings.
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图1为本实用新型内推式管接装置一实施例在连接管道时的局部剖视图;FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the push-in type pipe connection device of the present invention when connecting pipes;
图2为图1的分解视图;Fig. 2 is the exploded view of Fig. 1;
图3为本实用新型内推式管接装置一实施例中开口环的立体图;3 is a perspective view of a split ring in an embodiment of the push-in type pipe connection device of the present invention;
图4为本实用新型内推式管接装置一实施例中开口环的剖视图。4 is a cross-sectional view of a split ring in an embodiment of the push-in type pipe connection device of the present invention.
图中,各标号示意为:管道连接件11、连接孔111、内锥面1111、台阶部1112、锁紧盖12、通孔121、锥形段122、缩径部123、凸缘124、加强筋125、管道13、锁紧环14、上锥面141、下锥面142、开口143、密封圈15。In the figure, the symbols are indicated as: pipeline connector 11, connecting hole 111, inner tapered surface 1111, stepped portion 1112, locking cover 12, through hole 121, tapered section 122, reduced diameter portion 123, flange 124, reinforcement Rib 125 , pipe 13 , locking ring 14 , upper conical surface 141 , lower conical surface 142 , opening 143 , sealing ring 15 .
具体实施方式Detailed ways
下面结合附图和实施例来说明本实用新型的具体实施方式,但以下实施例只是用来详细说明本实用新型,并不以任何方式限制本实用新型的范围。The specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples, but the following examples are only used to describe the present utility model in detail, and do not limit the scope of the present utility model in any way.
实施例1:Example 1:
请参阅图1至图4。See Figures 1 through 4.
如图1所示,本实用新型实施例提供的内推式管接装置包括管道连接件11和锁紧盖12,管道连接件11是一个弯头,锁紧盖12内设有锁紧环14,管道13依次穿过锁紧盖12、锁紧环14、密封圈15,最后将管道13的端头插入管道连接件11,再将锁紧盖12和管道连接件11的上端连接,锁紧环14被压紧在锁紧盖12和管道连接件11之间,锁紧环14抱紧管道13,防止管道13和管道连接件11脱离。As shown in FIG. 1 , the push-in pipe connection device provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a pipe connector 11 and a locking cover 12 . The pipe connector 11 is an elbow, and the locking cover 12 is provided with a locking ring 14 , the pipe 13 passes through the locking cover 12, the locking ring 14, and the sealing ring 15 in sequence, and finally insert the end of the pipe 13 into the pipe connecting piece 11, and then connect the locking cover 12 to the upper end of the pipe connecting piece 11, and lock the The ring 14 is pressed between the locking cover 12 and the pipe connecting piece 11 , and the locking ring 14 hugs the pipe 13 to prevent the pipe 13 and the pipe connecting piece 11 from being detached.
具体的,如图2所示,管道连接件11具有用于容纳管道13的连接孔111,连接孔111的内径与管道13的外径相同,锁紧盖12具有用于供管道13穿过的通孔121,通孔121的内径大于锁紧环14的外径,锁紧环14的内径略小于管道13的外径。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 , the pipe connector 11 has a connection hole 111 for accommodating the pipe 13 , the inner diameter of the connection hole 111 is the same as the outer diameter of the pipe 13 , and the locking cover 12 has a hole for the pipe 13 to pass through. Through hole 121, the inner diameter of the through hole 121 is larger than the outer diameter of the locking ring 14, and the inner diameter of the locking ring 14 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe 13.
通孔121上部设有锥形段122,锁紧环14外周面的上部设有相应的上锥面141,连接孔111的顶部开口处设有内锥面1111,锁紧环14外周面的下部设有与内锥面1111相应的下锥面142。The upper part of the through hole 121 is provided with a conical section 122 , the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the locking ring 14 is provided with a corresponding upper conical surface 141 , the top opening of the connecting hole 111 is provided with an inner conical surface 1111 , and the lower part of the outer peripheral surface of the locking ring 14 is provided with a corresponding upper conical surface 141 . A lower tapered surface 142 corresponding to the inner tapered surface 1111 is provided.
当锁紧盖12与管道连接件11的上端连接在一起时,锁紧环14的上锥面141与锥形段122相配合,锥形段122略大于上锥面141的高度,使得锁紧环14被锥形段122推动向下挤压,锁紧环14下端抵触在内锥面1111上,锥形段122会对锁紧环14的上锥面141施加向内的径向力,而内锥面1111会对锁紧环14的下锥面142向内的径向力,由于锁紧环14上具有沿轴向贯穿其壁面的开口,因此锁紧环14会缩径抱紧管道13。When the locking cover 12 is connected with the upper end of the pipe connector 11, the upper tapered surface 141 of the locking ring 14 is matched with the tapered section 122, and the tapered section 122 is slightly larger than the height of the upper tapered surface 141, so that the locking The ring 14 is pushed down by the conical section 122, and the lower end of the locking ring 14 abuts against the inner conical surface 1111. The conical section 122 exerts an inward radial force on the upper conical surface 141 of the locking ring 14, while the The inner tapered surface 1111 exerts an inward radial force on the lower tapered surface 142 of the locking ring 14. Since the locking ring 14 has an opening that penetrates through its wall surface in the axial direction, the locking ring 14 will reduce its diameter and hold the pipe 13 tightly. .
由于锁紧环14对外施加的反向径向力由锥形段122和内锥面1111共同承受,因此,锁紧环14对外施加的反向径向力最终是由锁紧盖12和管道连接件11共同承受,而不是某单一部件承受,这样能够避免由锁紧盖12单独承压而造成锁紧盖12容易破裂损坏,增强了锁紧盖12的耐用性。Since the reverse radial force exerted by the locking ring 14 is jointly borne by the tapered section 122 and the inner conical surface 1111 , the reverse radial force exerted by the locking ring 14 is finally connected by the locking cover 12 and the pipe The parts 11 bear together, rather than a single component, so that the locking cover 12 can be prevented from being easily broken and damaged due to the locking cover 12 being individually pressurized, and the durability of the locking cover 12 is enhanced.
锁紧盖12和管道连接件11是通过螺纹连接,在锁紧盖12的通孔121下部设有内螺纹,连接孔111的上端外壁面设有对应的外螺纹。The locking cover 12 and the pipe connector 11 are connected by threads. The lower part of the through hole 121 of the locking cover 12 is provided with an inner thread, and the outer wall of the upper end of the connection hole 111 is provided with a corresponding outer thread.
锁紧盖12的通孔121顶端为缩径部123,这样,随着锁紧环14内径变小,锁紧环14的顶面可抵触在缩径部123底面,以保证锁紧环能够被推动缩径。另外,密封圈15为O型圈,锁紧环14的底面抵靠密封圈15的顶面,以使得锁紧环15的底面压紧密封圈15的顶面。The top end of the through hole 121 of the locking cover 12 is the diameter-reduced portion 123, so that as the inner diameter of the locking ring 14 becomes smaller, the top surface of the locking ring 14 can abut against the bottom surface of the diameter-reduced portion 123 to ensure that the locking ring can be Push the diameter down. In addition, the sealing ring 15 is an O-ring, and the bottom surface of the locking ring 14 abuts the top surface of the sealing ring 15 , so that the bottom surface of the locking ring 15 presses the top surface of the sealing ring 15 .
进一步的,在锁紧盖12的上端还设有沿径向向外延伸的凸缘124,且锁紧盖12的外周面在凸缘124下方均布有多个条形加强筋125。锥形段122承受了一部分锁紧环14对外施加的反向径向力,而凸缘124位于锥形段122外部,可增强锁紧盖12对应位置的承压能力。Further, the upper end of the locking cover 12 is further provided with a flange 124 extending radially outward, and a plurality of strip-shaped reinforcing ribs 125 are evenly distributed on the outer peripheral surface of the locking cover 12 under the flange 124 . The conical section 122 bears a part of the reverse radial force exerted by the locking ring 14 , and the flange 124 is located outside the conical section 122 to enhance the pressure bearing capacity of the corresponding position of the locking cover 12 .
如图4所示,锁紧环14的内壁面设有两道环形凸起144,环形凸起144为向下的倒牙形,当锁紧环14缩径时,环形凸起144可促使抱紧管道,提高管道的抗拉拔能力。As shown in FIG. 4 , the inner wall surface of the locking ring 14 is provided with two annular protrusions 144, and the annular protrusions 144 are downwardly inverted teeth. When the diameter of the locking ring 14 is reduced, the annular protrusions 144 can promote the holding Tighten the pipeline and improve the anti-pulling ability of the pipeline.
上面结合附图和实施例对本实用新型作了详细的说明,但是,所属技术领域的技术人员能够理解,在不脱离本实用新型宗旨的前提下,还可以对上述实施例中的各个具体参数进行变更,形成多个具体的实施例,均为本实用新型的常见变化范围,在此不再一一详述。The present utility model has been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the embodiments, but those skilled in the art can understand that, without departing from the purpose of the present utility model, each specific parameter in the above-mentioned embodiments can also be adjusted. Modifications to form multiple specific embodiments are all within the common variation range of the present invention, and will not be described in detail here.
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