KR20140089055A

KR20140089055A - Valve assembly using hot-water for heating

Info

Publication number: KR20140089055A
Application number: KR1020130000368A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 박희완
Original assignee: 고려전자주식회사
Priority date: 2013-01-02
Filing date: 2013-01-02
Publication date: 2014-07-14

Abstract

Provides is a valve assembly of a hot water header for heating, comprising an inflow pipe with a hot water inlet and an outflow pipe with a hot water outlet which are clamped between both supporting bars and a distribution pipe for distributing the hot water flowing out from the outflow pipe. The valve assembly of the hot water header for heating comprises: a joint unit including an insertion portion coupled with the distribution pipe and an expansion pipe connected with the insertion portion and being moved to let the insertion portion be expanded to the distribution pipe; a connection pipe into which the expansion pipe is inserted; and a stopper coupled with an end of the connection pipe and having one end bent toward the interior of the connection pipe to prevent the expansion pipe from pulling out of the connection pipe.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a hot-

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a valve assembly for a hot water dispenser for heating, and more specifically, to a valve assembly for a hot water dispenser that is expandable to improve ease of installation.

When replacing, modifying, or changing the hot water distributor valve assembly of the existing house installed, remove the valve assembly of the existing hot water distributor and replace the new valve assembly. If the existing valve assembly is removed, And the distance therebetween appears in various lengths according to conventional valve assembly specifications. For example, referring to Korean Utility Model Utility KR20-0296603Y1, a conventional hot water distributor in which a connector is fixed is described.

In addition, since the end of the piping pipe represented by XL PIPE is in a compressed state with almost no elasticity when it is released from the assembled state once, it can not be reassembled, so the end is cut and the pressed portion is used. In addition, it is necessary to push the distribution pipe such as XL pipe to the joint part by about 10mm.

There is considerable difficulty in assembling a new valve assembly between the distribution pipe and the outflow channel, since the distribution pipe is fixed to the floor with cement and is not very flexible because it is made of a very rigid plastic or copper material.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a valve assembly that can be easily installed by replacing a valve assembly, To prevent problems that may occur after the operation.

It is also an object of the present invention to facilitate replacement work such as replacing an existing single-family house or a previously unfamiliar apartment with a valve assembly having various control functions or replacing it with a valve assembly having other functions Thereby improving the efficiency of the hot water distributor of existing houses.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating pipe including a distribution pipe for distributing hot water flowing out from the outlet flow pipe, an outlet flow pipe having a hot water inlet and a hot water outlet between the supports on both sides, A valve assembly for a hot water dispenser, comprising: an insertion portion coupled to the distribution pipe; and a coupling portion connected to the insertion portion and including an expansion tube movable to expand the insertion portion with respect to the distribution pipe; A connection pipe into which the extension pipe is inserted; And a stopper coupled to an end of the connection pipe and having one end bent inside the connection pipe so that the extension pipe is not separated from the connection pipe.

Here, a portion of the extension tube may be formed to protrude from the outer surface of the extension tube and closely contact the inner surface of the connection tube.

In addition, the insertion portion may be inserted into the distribution pipe, or may be inserted into the distribution pipe.

The valve assembly according to the present invention is designed to solve the problems described above, and it is possible to replace and install the hot water valve assembly more easily by configuring the engagement part that is coupled with the pipe to be expandable, It is possible to prevent the problems that arise after the installation.

In addition, the valve assembly according to the present invention can easily and easily be replaced when a driver is mounted on an existing single-family house or an apartment without previous control, There is an effect of facilitating.

1 is a schematic view showing a hot water distributor according to the present invention;
Figures 2a and 2b are cross-sectional views of a valve assembly of an expandable hot water dispenser in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is another cross-sectional view of a valve assembly of an expandable hot water dispenser in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state before the coupling portion of the valve assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention is expanded. FIG.
5 is a perspective view showing an enlarged view of a coupling part of a valve assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a photograph showing an actual state of a hot water distributor to which a valve assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there is a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a combination thereof described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail.

1 is a schematic view showing a hot water distributor according to the present invention. 1, the hot water distributor 10 is constructed such that an outflow pipe 120 having a hot water inlet 115 having a hot water inlet 115 and a hot water outlet 125 is tightly fixed between the supports on both sides, A distribution pipe 140 for distributing the hot water flowing out of the flow pipe 120 is connected to the outflow pipe 120.

A plurality of valve assemblies 130 for controlling the flow rate are connected to the outflow flow pipe 120. In the present invention, the valve assembly 130 is disposed between the outflow flow pipe 120 and the distribution pipe 140.

Figures 2a and 2b are cross-sectional views of a valve assembly of an expandable hot water dispenser in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the valve assembly 130 includes a flow control valve 210, a connection pipe 220, a stopper 230, and coupling portions 240 and 250.

The flow control valve 210 controls the flow rate of the hot water flowing out to the distribution pipe 140.

The connection pipe 220 connects the flow control valve 210 and the coupling parts 240 and 250 to prevent hot water from flowing out to the outside. Specifically, the coupling pipe 220 inserts one end surface of the coupling portions 240 and 250 inside or outside the coupling pipe 220 to connect the coupling portions 240 and 250.

The stopper 230 is coupled to an end of the coupling pipe 220 and restricts the movement of the coupling portions 240 and 250 so that the coupling portions 240 and 250 do not separate from the coupling pipe 220.

The coupling portions 240 and 250 are engaged with the distribution pipe 140. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling parts 240 and 250 are coupled to the distribution pipe, the coupling part 240 can insert and connect the distribution pipe 140 (see FIG. 2A) 250 can be inserted into the distribution pipe 140 and coupled thereto (see FIG. 2B).

Meanwhile, the coupling parts 240 and 250 are configured to be movable with respect to the distribution pipe 140.

3 is another cross-sectional view illustrating a valve assembly of an expandable hot water dispenser in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3, the coupling portions 240 and 250 may include an insertion portion 380 and an insertion portion 380 for insertion and coupling with the distribution pipe 140, And an extension pipe 340 connected to the insertion pipe 380 and movable to expand the insertion part 380 with respect to the distribution pipe 140.

A portion of the extension pipe 340 is formed to protrude from the outer surface of the extension pipe 340 so as to be closely attached to the inside or the outside of the connection pipe 220. One end of the stopper 230 is connected to the connection pipe 220, The movement of the coupling portions 240 and 250 can be restricted so that the coupling portions 240 and 250 do not separate from the coupling tube 220. [ 3, the protruding portion 345 of the extension tube 340 corresponds to the middle to the end of the extension tube 340. However, the protruded portion 345 of the extension tube 340 is extended And may be formed in the middle portion of the tube 340 or formed of a plurality of protrusions. 3 shows a bent portion 360 bent to the inside of the connection pipe 220 of the stopper 230. As shown in FIG.

The valve assembly 130 may further include at least one O-ring 320 to prevent leakage of hot water by closely contacting the inner surface of the connection pipe 220. Further, it is preferable that the stopper 230 is manufactured by a method of fusion using ultrasonic waves.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an enlarged view of a coupling part of a valve assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an enlarged coupling part of a valve assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 and 5, it can be seen that the coupling portion of the valve assembly can be expanded and coupled with respect to the distribution pipe.

6 is a photograph showing an actual state of a hot water dispenser to which a valve assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. In Figure 6, the hot water dispenser is all comprised of four valve assemblies, the left two valve assemblies 510, 520 are unextended and the two right valve assemblies 530, 540 are in an expanded state.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It will be understood that the invention may be varied and varied without departing from the scope of the invention.

10: Hot water distributor 110: Inflow pipe
115: Hot Water Inlet 120: Outflow Tube
125: hot water outlet 130: valve assembly
140: minute piping

Claims

A valve assembly for a hot water dispenser for heating comprising a distribution pipe for stably fixing an outflow channel pipe having a hot water inlet port and a hot water outlet port between the supports of both sides and distributing hot water flowing out of the outflow channel pipe,
A coupling part including an insertion part coupled with the distribution tube and an expansion tube connected to the insertion part and movable so that the insertion part is expanded with respect to the distribution tube;
A connection pipe into which the extension pipe is inserted; And
And a stopper coupled to an end of the coupling tube and having one end bent inside the coupling tube so that the extension tube does not separate from the coupling tube
Wherein the valve assembly comprises:

The method according to claim 1,
And a part of the extension tube is formed to protrude from the outer surface of the expansion tube and to be in close contact with the inner surface of the connection tube
Wherein the valve assembly comprises:

The method according to claim 1,
The inserting portion is inserted into the distributing pipe or inserting the distributing pipe to join the distributing pipe
Wherein the valve assembly comprises: