JP2014095558A - Connection component, and differential pressure/pressure transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connection component for interconnecting two members by bringing them close to each other with a simple configuration, and provide a differential pressure/pressure transmitter capable of being downsized by attaching a main body to a sensor storage section while bringing them close to each other using the connection component.SOLUTION: The differential pressure/pressure transmitter 1 has a structure in which a main body 20 is connected to a sensor storage section 30 via a connection component 10. A projection formed on an intermediate flange section of the connection component 10 is integrally connected by resistance welding, and hence is strongly fixed. Furthermore, the torch welding is not required, so that the main body 20 and the sensor storage section 30 can be arranged close to each other. Thus the transmitter 1 can be made smaller than ever.

Description

  The present invention relates to a connecting part for connecting two members, and a differential pressure / pressure transmitter incorporating the connecting part.

  A conventional differential pressure / pressure transmitter will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a conventional differential pressure / pressure transmitter. The differential pressure / pressure transmitter 200 includes a pressure guiding pipe 201, a main body 202, a sensor storage unit 203, a high pressure side diaphragm 204, a low pressure side diaphragm 205, a high pressure side oil 206, a low pressure side oil 207, a pressure sensor 208, and a signal processing unit 209. A case 210 is provided.

  The pressure of the fluid to be measured is received by the high pressure side diaphragm 204 and the low pressure side diaphragm 205 of the main body 202, and is introduced via the high pressure side oil 206 and the low pressure side oil 207 respectively sealed in the differential pressure / pressure transmitter 200. The pressure is transmitted to the pressure sensor 208 through the flow path between the pressure pipe 201 and the sensor storage unit 203. The signal of the pressure sensor 208 is signal-processed by a signal processing unit 209 installed in the case 210 and transmits pressure information to the outside.

  In particular, the pressure guiding pipe 201 is Tig-welded on the entire outer periphery of the pressure guiding pipe 201 in order to maintain airtightness in the main body 202 and the sensor storage unit 203. As is apparent from FIG. 11, the pressure guide pipe 201 is long, and the main body 202 and the sensor storage unit 203 are separated from each other. The reason for this is that the torch of the Tig welding apparatus must be brought close to the entire outer periphery of the pressure guiding pipe 201, and a distance is required between the main body 202 and the sensor storage unit 203.

  Such a prior art is also disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-28704, title of invention; differential pressure measuring device). Also in this prior art, the pressure guiding tube is long, and the detection part and the protection part are arranged apart from each other.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-28704 (FIGS. 1 and 2 etc.)

  In the prior art, since the pressure guide pipe 201 is long, the volumes of the high-pressure side oil 206 and the low-pressure side oil 207 are increased, and the physical changes such as the contraction / expansion change of the oil and the relative dielectric constant due to temperature and pressure are increased. Therefore, there is a problem that the performance of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter is deteriorated due to the influence on the sensor temperature characteristic and the pressure characteristic. In addition, there is a problem that it is impossible to meet the demand for downsizing the differential pressure / pressure transmitter.

  Further, from the viewpoint of manufacturing the differential pressure / pressure transmitter, there is a problem that advanced technology is required for welding the pressure guiding pipe 201 and time is required for the manufacturing work.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a connection part for connecting two members in proximity with each other with a simple configuration, and a main body and a sensor storage unit using the connection part. It is to provide a differential pressure / pressure transmitter which is mounted in close proximity to achieve miniaturization.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is
Cylinders each having openings on both sides;
An intermediate flange connected to the outside near the middle of the cylinder,
Protrusions formed on the flange surfaces on both sides of the intermediate flange portion, each having a cross-sectional shape that narrows away from the flange surface and is annular so as to surround the cylindrical body,
The connection part is characterized by being formed of a conductive material.

The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is
Cylinders each having openings on both sides;
A flange portion connected to the outside in the vicinity of one opening portion of the cylindrical body, and having a flat mounting surface on the opening portion side;
A protrusion that is formed only on the flange surface on the other opening side of the flange portion, and has an annular shape so as to surround the cylinder, with a cross-section being narrowed away from the flange surface;
The connection part is characterized by being formed of a conductive material.

The invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is
In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
The connecting part according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body is inserted through the opening of the pressure guiding hole of the main body and the sensor storage portion, and the protrusion is connected to the main body and the sensor storage portion by resistance welding,
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter is provided.

The invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is
In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
The body is integrally processed so as to come into contact with the mounting surface of the flange portion, and the cylindrical body is inserted into the opening portion of the pressure guiding hole of the sensor storage portion, and the protrusion is connected to the sensor storage portion by resistance welding. The connection part according to Item 2,
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter is provided.

The invention according to claim 5 of the present invention is
In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
3. The sensor housing portion is integrally processed so as to abut against the mounting surface of the flange portion, and the cylindrical body is inserted into the opening portion of the pressure guiding hole of the main body, and the protrusion is connected to the main body by resistance welding. Connecting parts as described in
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter is provided.

  According to the present invention, a connecting part for connecting two members close to each other with a simple configuration, and a differential pressure / pressure reduction that realizes downsizing by attaching the main body and the sensor storage part in close proximity using the connecting parts. A pressure transmitter can be provided.

It is a block diagram of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter of the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the connection part of embodiment of this invention, FIG. 2 (a) is a top view of a connection part, FIG.2 (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a connection part. It is explanatory drawing of attachment of a connection part. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection part of other embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection part of other embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection part of other embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection part of other embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the connection part of other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter of other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter of other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter of a prior art.

  Subsequently, a connection part and a differential pressure / pressure transmitter according to an embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The differential pressure / pressure transmitter 1 includes a connecting part 10, a main body 20, a sensor storage unit 30, a high pressure side diaphragm 40, a low pressure side diaphragm 50, a high pressure side oil 60, a low pressure side oil 70, a pressure sensor 80, a signal processing unit 90, A case 100 is provided.

The connection part 10 has a function of connecting the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 mechanically while allowing the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 to communicate with each other. The shape and the like will be described in detail later.
The main body 20 stores a high pressure side diaphragm 40 and a low pressure side diaphragm 50.
The sensor storage unit 30 stores the pressure sensor 80.

The high pressure side diaphragm 40 receives a high pressure such as gas or liquid and transmits the pressure to the high pressure side oil 60.
The low pressure side diaphragm 50 receives a low pressure such as gas or liquid and transmits the pressure to the low pressure side oil 70.

The high-pressure side oil 60 transmits the pressure change received by the high-pressure side diaphragm 40 to the pressure sensor 80 through the pressure guide hole.
The low pressure side oil 70 transmits the pressure change received by the low pressure side diaphragm 50 to the pressure sensor 80 through the pressure guide hole.

The pressure sensor 80 converts the pressure obtained by the high-pressure oil 60 and the low-pressure oil 70 into an analog or digital electrical signal.
The signal processing unit 90 receives the electrical signal from the pressure sensor 80, generates a differential pressure, calculates various measurement values, and outputs them to the outside.
The case 100 houses the sensor storage unit 30 and the signal processing unit 90.

  Next, the connection part 10 that characterizes the present invention will be described. More specifically, the connection part 10 includes a cylindrical body 11, an intermediate flange portion 12, and a protrusion 13 as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b).

The cylindrical body 11 is a pipe body in which a flow path 11a serving as a pressure guide hole is formed and has openings on both sides.
The intermediate flange portion 12 is connected to the outside near the middle of the cylindrical body 11.

  The protrusions 13 are formed on the upper and lower flange surfaces of the intermediate flange portion 12, respectively. The protrusion 13 has a shape in which the cross section becomes narrower as the distance from the flange surface increases, and a tip portion 13a is formed at the tip. Specifically, the protrusion 13 has a triangular cross section (Δ shape). The tip portion 13a is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the cylindrical body 11 as shown in FIG. As a result, an annular and substantially linear tip portion 13a is formed.

  Such a connection part 10 is cut out with a conductive material, for example, with a lathe, and the cylindrical body 11, the intermediate flange portion 12, and the protruding portion 13 are integrally formed. The connecting part 10 has a rotating body shape with the cylindrical body 11 as a central axis, and the tip end portion 13a is located in a plane perpendicular to the central axis.

Next, connection by the connection part 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The lower cylinder 11 is inserted into the opening 21 a of the pressure guide hole 21 of the main body 20, and the annular tip 13 a of the lower protrusion 13 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the main body 20.
Further, the upper cylindrical body 11 is inserted into the opening 31 a of the pressure guiding hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30, and the annular tip portion 13 a of the upper protrusion 13 is brought into contact with the lower surface of the sensor storage unit 30.

  In this way, while applying a compressive load from both sides to the connection part 10 sandwiched between the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30, a direct current is passed through the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 to store the main body 20, the connection part 10 and the sensor storage. The part 30 is resistance welded.

  Then, the tip end portion 13a is melted and the annular welded portion 14 is formed. An annular space 15 is also formed therein. Thereby, the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 are securely fixed by the connection part 10. Further, a part of the opening 21 a of the pressure guiding hole 21 of the main body 20 and the lower cylinder 11, a part of the opening 31 a of the pressure guiding hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30 and a part of the upper cylinder 11, and However, a welding portion (not shown) is formed, which contributes to fixing.

  It should be noted that the welded portion formed by the opening 21 a of the pressure guide hole 21 of the main body 20 and the lower cylinder 11, the opening 31 a of the pressure guide hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30, and the upper cylinder 11 Since the welded part formed in is not all formed reliably, some oil may leak out, but it is stored in the space part 15 and does not leak out from the welded part 14 The risk of leakage is reduced. This prevents the oil pressure from decreasing and the measured value from changing.

In addition, such a connection part 10 is not the meaning limited to the shape of this form, Various forms are possible. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the projecting portion 13 has a right-angled triangular section, and an annular tip portion 13 b is formed at a position farthest from the flange surface. It is good also as such a shape.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protrusion 13 has a quadrangular cross section, and an annular tip 13 c is formed at a position farthest from the flange surface. It is good also as such a shape.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the protrusion 13 has a pentagonal shape like a house in cross section, and an annular tip portion 13d is formed at a position farthest from the flange surface. It is good also as such a shape.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the protrusion 13 has a semicircular cross section, and an annular tip 13e is formed at a position farthest from the flange surface. It is good also as such a shape.
Various shapes can be selected for the protrusion 13 as long as the annular tip is formed at least at a position farthest from the flange surface.
The connecting parts of the present embodiment can realize the miniaturization of the differential pressure / pressure transmitter and can be easily assembled.

Next, a connection part 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the connection part 110 includes a cylindrical body 111, a flange portion 112, and a protrusion 113.
The cylindrical body 111 is a pipe body in which a flow path 111a serving as a pressure guide hole is formed and has openings on both sides.
The flange portion 112 is connected to the outside in the vicinity of one opening of the cylindrical body 111. The flange portion 112 is formed with a flat mounting surface 112a on the one opening side.

The protrusion 113 is formed only on the flange surface on the other opening side of the flange portion 112. The projecting portion 113 has a shape in which the cross-section becomes narrower as the distance from the flange surface increases, and a distal end portion 113a is formed at the distal end. Specifically, it has a triangular cross section (Δ shape). The tip portion 113a is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the cylindrical body 111 as shown in FIG. As a result, an annular and substantially linear tip portion 113a is formed. Note that a polygonal shape such as a triangle, a quadrangle, and a pentagon as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 or a semicircular shape as shown in FIG. 7 may be used.
In such a connection part 110, a cylindrical body 111, a flange portion 112, and a projection 113 are formed as an integral structure by a conductive member.

Next, connection by the connection part 110 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, an integrated process is performed in which the attachment surface 112a of the connection part 110 is brought into contact with the surface of the main body 20 and fixed by welding or the like. It is assumed that all connection parts 110 are attached to the main body 20 in advance. Then, the cylindrical body 111 is inserted into the opening 31 a of the pressure guiding hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30, and the annular tip portion 113 a of the protrusion 113 is brought into contact with the lower surface of the sensor storage unit 30. In this way, a direct current is applied to the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 while applying a load that compresses the connection part 10 between the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30, and resistance welding is performed between the connection part 10 and the sensor storage unit 30. To do.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, a welded portion 114 in which the tip end portion 113a is melted is formed. A space 115 is also formed therein. Thereby, the main body 20, the connection part 10, and the sensor storage part 30 are fixed reliably. In addition, a welded portion is formed by the opening 31a of the pressure guiding hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30 and a part of the cylindrical body 111, thereby contributing to fixation.

Note that not all of the welded portions formed by the opening 31a of the pressure guiding hole 31 of the sensor storage unit 30 and the cylindrical body 111 are surely formed, so that some oil may leak, It is stored in the part 115 and does not leak from the welded part 114, and the risk of leakage is reduced.
Even if such connection parts are used, the differential pressure / pressure transmitter can be reduced in size and can be easily assembled.

Alternatively, the connection part 110 may be welded to the sensor storage unit 30 as shown in FIG. The connection by this connection part 110 is demonstrated.
First, an integrated process is performed in which the attachment surface 112a of the connection part 110 is brought into contact with the lower surface of the sensor storage unit 30 and fixed by welding or the like. It is assumed that all the connection parts 110 are attached to the sensor storage unit 30 in advance. Then, the cylindrical body 111 is inserted into the opening of the pressure guide hole 21 of the main body 20, and the annular tip portion 113 a of the protrusion 113 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the main body 20. In such a state, a direct current is applied to the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30 while applying a load that compresses the connection part 10 between the main body 20 and the sensor storage unit 30, and resistance is generated between the main body 20 and the connection part 10. Welding.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, a welded portion 114 in which the tip end portion 113a is melted is formed. A space 115 is also formed therein. Thereby, the main body 20, the connection part 10, and the sensor storage part 30 are fixed reliably. In addition, a welded portion is formed by the opening 21a of the pressure guide hole 21 of the main body 20 and a part of the cylindrical body 111, thereby contributing to fixation.

Note that not all of the welded portions formed by the opening 21a of the pressure guide hole 21 of the main body portion 20 and the cylindrical body 111 are formed reliably, so that some oil may leak, but the space portion It is stored at 115 and does not leak out from the welded portion 114, reducing the risk of leakage.
Even if such connection parts are used, the differential pressure / pressure transmitter can be reduced in size and can be easily assembled.

The connection parts and differential pressure / pressure transmitter of the present invention have been described above.
As explained above, we have proposed connecting parts that can be easily welded by resistance, and the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that includes these connecting parts has been downsized, and the manufacturing process can be simplified, resulting in a significant increase in manufacturing costs. There is an effect that a significant reduction can be realized.

  The connection part of the present invention is suitable for connection at a location where pressure fluid flows. In addition, these differential pressure / pressure transmitters that include connecting parts convert the values corresponding to the level, pressure, and flow rate of fluids and liquids into signals and transmit them to various industries such as chemicals, foods, and pharmaceuticals. Available at.

1: differential pressure / pressure transmitter 10: connection part 11: cylinder 11a: flow path 12: intermediate flange part 13: protrusion 13a: tip part 14: welding part 15: space part 20: main body 21: pressure guide hole 21a : Opening 30: Sensor housing 31: Pressure introducing hole 31 a: Opening 40: High pressure side diaphragm 50: Low pressure side diaphragm 60: High pressure side oil 70: Low pressure side oil 80: Pressure sensor 90: Signal processing unit 100: Case

Claims (5)

Cylinders each having openings on both sides;
An intermediate flange connected to the outside near the middle of the cylinder,
Protrusions formed on the flange surfaces on both sides of the intermediate flange portion, each having a cross-sectional shape that narrows away from the flange surface and is annular so as to surround the cylindrical body,
A connection part comprising: a conductive material. Cylinders each having openings on both sides;
A flange portion connected to the outside in the vicinity of one opening portion of the cylindrical body, and having a flat mounting surface on the opening portion side;
A protrusion that is formed only on the flange surface on the other opening side of the flange portion, and has an annular shape so as to surround the cylinder, with a cross-section being narrowed away from the flange surface;
A connection part comprising: a conductive material. In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
The connecting part according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body is inserted through the opening of the pressure guiding hole of the main body and the sensor storage portion, and the protrusion is connected to the main body and the sensor storage portion by resistance welding,
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter characterized by comprising: In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
The body is integrally processed so as to come into contact with the mounting surface of the flange portion, and the cylindrical body is inserted into the opening portion of the pressure guiding hole of the sensor storage portion, and the protrusion is connected to the sensor storage portion by resistance welding. The connection part according to Item 2,
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter characterized by comprising: In the differential pressure / pressure transmitter that detects the difference between the pressure of the high-pressure side oil and the pressure of the low-pressure side oil with a pressure sensor,
A main body having a high pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the high pressure side to the high pressure side oil and a low pressure side diaphragm that transmits the pressure on the low pressure side to the low pressure side oil;
A sensor storage unit storing a pressure sensor;
3. The sensor housing portion is integrally processed so as to abut against the mounting surface of the flange portion, and the cylindrical body is inserted into the opening portion of the pressure guiding hole of the main body, and the protrusion is connected to the main body by resistance welding. Connecting parts as described in
A differential pressure / pressure transmitter characterized by comprising:

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