Quick-connect device for drinking spout

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of animal breeding drinking water devices, and specifically discloses a quick-plug connection device for a drinking water spout, comprising a head end water outlet and a rear end water inlet, wherein the head end water outlet can be fixed on a breeding box or a breeding cage, and the rear end water inlet is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet can be quickly plugged and connected. The advantages of the present invention are that when the head water inlet or the rear water outlet is contaminated or damaged, it can be quickly replaced, saving time and cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of animal breeding drinking water devices, and in particular relates to a quick-plug connection device for a drinking nozzle. Background Art

[0002] Currently, most of the drinking water devices for farmed animals on the market use external drinking bottles to feed water. Although some are designed on the breeding box, they are integrally formed with the breeding box and cannot be replaced or cleaned, which is extremely inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a water feeding device for small animal breeding boxes or breeding cages, which can be quickly plugged in and easily replaced or cleaned, is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the invention

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides a quick-connection device for a drinking spout, which is used to solve the problems in the prior art, including:

[0005] In one embodiment, a quick-connection device for a drinking spout is provided, comprising: a head end water outlet portion and a rear end water inlet portion;

[0006] A water outlet channel is provided in the head end water outlet portion, a first joint is provided on the head end water outlet portion, the first joint is axially penetrated and connected to the water outlet channel, and a limiting groove is formed on the first joint;

[0007] The rear end water inlet portion includes a locking piece plugged with the first joint, the locking piece includes a second joint, a fourth sleeve, a first elastic piece, a clamping piece and a rolling piece, the second joint is axially through, and a plurality of rolling pieces are distributed in an annular array on the second joint, a clamping piece is embedded on the second joint, the fourth sleeve is sleeved on the second joint, the first elastic piece is engaged between the fourth sleeve and the second joint, and the fourth sleeve can slide elastically along the surface of the second joint under the action of the first elastic piece and the clamping piece;

[0008] The first joint is assembled into the second joint, and the rolling element is engaged in the limiting groove for limiting under the inward pressure provided by the fourth sleeve, thereby achieving a locking state of the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the device of the present invention has a head end water outlet that can be fixed on a breeding box or a breeding cage, and a rear end water inlet that is connected to a water inlet pipe. The head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet can be quickly plugged in and connected, and when the head end water inlet or the rear end water outlet is contaminated or damaged, it can be quickly replaced, saving time and cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a centralized water supply system on a feeding box in one embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a detailed diagram of a water pipe of a centralized water supply system in one embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of a pluggable drinking water nozzle on a feeding box in one embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 4 It is an axial cross-sectional view of a pluggable drinking nozzle on a feeding box in one embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the water outlet portion of the head end of the pluggable drinking water spout in one embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a detailed diagram of the structure of the water outlet switch of the water outlet portion of the pluggable drinking spout in one embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 7 This is an enlarged detail view of the water outlet rubber ring in one embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 8 It is a detailed view of the express connector of the head end of the water outlet portion of the drinking spout that can be plugged in in one embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig. 9 This is a detailed exploded view of a locking member of a rear end water inlet portion of a pluggable drinking spout in one embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig.10 This is a detailed exploded view of the tail connector of the rear end water inlet portion of the pluggable drinking spout in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention will be more fully understood through the following detailed description, which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are only exemplary of the present invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the specific functional details disclosed herein should not be interpreted as limiting, but only as the basis of the claims and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to adopt the present invention in different ways in virtually any appropriate detailed embodiment.

[0022] The present invention provides a quick-plug connection device for a drinking spout, comprising: a head end water outlet and a rear end water inlet;

[0023] A water outlet channel is provided in the head end water outlet portion, a first joint is provided on the head end water outlet portion, the first joint is axially penetrated and connected to the water outlet channel, and a limiting groove is formed on the first joint;

[0024] The rear end water inlet portion includes a locking piece plugged with the first joint, the locking piece includes a second joint, a fourth sleeve, a first elastic piece, a clamping piece and a rolling piece, the second joint is axially through, and a plurality of rolling pieces are distributed in an annular array on the second joint, a clamping piece is embedded on the second joint, the fourth sleeve is sleeved on the second joint, the first elastic piece is engaged between the fourth sleeve and the second joint, and the fourth sleeve can slide elastically along the surface of the second joint under the action of the first elastic piece and the clamping piece;

[0025] The first joint is assembled into the second joint, and the rolling element is engaged in the limiting groove for limiting under the inward pressure provided by the fourth sleeve, thereby achieving a locking state of the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet.

[0026] Furthermore, a sealing portion is provided between the head end water outlet portion and the rear end water inlet portion.

[0027] Furthermore, the sealing portion is a rubber sealing ring.

[0028] Furthermore, the first connector is provided with an insertion end, and an inclined first guide surface is provided on the insertion end; the second connector is provided with a receiving end, and an inclined second guide surface is provided on the receiving end.

[0029] Furthermore, a second elastic member and an ejector member are sequentially embedded in the insertion end of the first connector, and the ejector member protrudes from the first guide surface of the insertion end under the action of the second elastic member.

[0030] Furthermore, the first guide surface is provided with a plurality of grooves inwardly arranged in an annular array, and the grooves are clamped by the ejector pin.

[0031] Furthermore, an arc-shaped gap is formed between the ejector pin and the first guide surface.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the arc-shaped gap is used for water flow.

[0033] Furthermore, the second joint is arranged in a columnar shape, and comprises a receiving end, a supporting portion and a supporting portion in sequence along its axial direction. The receiving end, the supporting portion and the supporting portion are arranged coaxially and their diameters increase in sequence.

[0034] Furthermore, a plurality of through holes are provided in an annular array on the receiving end for carrying the rolling element, and the diameters of the through holes decrease from the outside to the inside along the radial direction of the receiving end, and the innermost circle diameter is smaller than the rolling element diameter.

[0035] In the above technical solution, the through hole can accommodate the rolling element, but the rolling element cannot fall through the through hole, and the rolling element is a ball.

[0036] Furthermore, an annular groove is provided at one end of the receiving end away from the abutting portion for accommodating a clamping member, the through hole is provided between the clamping member and the abutting portion, and the clamping member is a clamping ring.

[0037] Furthermore, the fourth sleeve is sleeved on the second joint, an annular boss is provided inside the fourth sleeve, and the first elastic member is sleeved on the abutting portion, with one end abutting on the supporting portion and the other end abutting on the boss.

[0038] Furthermore, the above-mentioned quick-connect water feeding device can be applied to breeding cages.

[0039] In the above technical solution, the fourth sleeve is moved by external force in the direction away from the first joint relative to the second joint and compresses the first elastic member. At this time, the annular boss in the fourth sleeve also moves accordingly, away from the ball, the first joint is assembled into the second joint, and the ball part falls into the limiting groove of the first joint. The fourth sleeve is restored under the action of the elastic member, and the annular boss compresses the ball to engage in the limiting groove, and the annular boss further supports the retaining ring. The retaining force given by the retaining ring is balanced with the elastic force of the first elastic member, and the first joint and the locking member are connected.

[0040] Embodiment 1:

[0041] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a centralized water supply system for use in a breeding box, comprising a bracket 10, a breeding box 20, an external water supply pipe 30, and a water nozzle 40 detachably connected to the external water supply pipe.

[0042] A first through hole 201 for installing a water nozzle 40 is provided on the feeding box 20, and the feeding boxes 20 are arranged in sequence on the bracket 10. The external water supply pipe 30 is distributed in an S shape on the bracket 10 on which the feeding boxes 20 are placed, and the external water supply pipe 30 is radially concave with a third plane 31 and a fourth plane (a symmetric plane of the third plane) at a position corresponding to the first through hole 201 of the feeding box 20. Second through holes 33 for installing the water nozzle 40 are respectively provided at symmetrical positions on the third plane 31 and the fourth plane.

[0043] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the water nozzle 40 includes a water feeding device and a fixing part 44 which is detachably connected to the water feeding device through a thread, and the water feeding device further includes a head end water outlet part 41, a rear end water inlet part 42 and a sealing part 43, wherein the head end water outlet part 41 is plug-connected with the rear end water inlet part 42, the sealing part 43 is arranged between the head end water outlet part 41 and the rear end water inlet part 42, and the fixing part 44 is threadedly connected to the rear end water inlet part 42.

[0044] The head end water outlet 41 is installed inside the feeding box 20 and is clamped with the feeding box 20 through the sealing part 43. The rear end water inlet 42 is installed on the external water supply pipe 30 through the fixing part 44. The head end water outlet 41 is plug-connected with the rear end water inlet 42.

[0045] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the head end water outlet portion 41 further includes a water outlet switch structure 410 and a quick-plug connector 414 , and the quick-plug connector 414 is threadedly connected to the water outlet switch structure 410 .

[0046] The water outlet switch structure 410 includes a first sleeve 411, a head connector 412, and a middle connector 413 which are threadedly detachably connected in sequence, and also includes a water outlet switch member arranged in the head connector 412. The head connector 412 and the middle connector 413 are axially connected.

[0047] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the head end of the first sleeve 411 is inwardly recessed to form a first water outlet 4111, and the shape of the first water outlet 4111 is conical.

[0048] The head connecting piece 412 is provided with a water supply channel along its axial direction. The head connecting piece 412 is cylindrical in shape, and a first groove 4121, a second groove 4122 and a third groove 4123 are sequentially recessed on its outer surface along its axial direction. The second groove 4122 and the third groove 4123 are respectively used to place a sealing ring 417, so that the head connecting piece 412 can be sealed and connected with the first set of questions 411 and the middle connecting piece 413.

[0049] The middle connecting piece 413 is threadedly connected to the head connecting piece 412 , and a channel for water flow is also provided in its axial direction. The middle connecting piece 413 includes a water outlet rubber ring 4132 and a second sleeve 4131 , and the water outlet rubber ring 4132 is arranged in the second sleeve 4132 .

[0050] refer to Figure 7 As shown, the water outlet rubber ring 4132 includes an outer ring body 41321 and a support surface 41322 provided in the ring body and integrally formed with the ring body, and a receiving hole 413221 is concavely formed on the support surface 41322, and the receiving hole 413221 is used to receive the water outlet switch component, and a plurality of second water outlet holes 413222 are distributed in an array on the outer support surface of the receiving hole 413221.

[0051] The water outlet switch component is arranged in the head connecting member 412, including a water outlet control rod 415 and an elastic reset member 416. A circular plane 4151 is arranged at the tail of the water outlet control rod 415. The water outlet control rod 415 passes through the channel of the head connecting member 412, and the head end exposes the first water outlet 4111 of the first sleeve 411. The circular plane 4151 of the tail is abutted against the receiving hole 413221 of the water outlet rubber ring 4132. A water-blocking sealing ring 418 is also arranged between the circular plane 4151 of the water outlet control rod 415 and the head connecting member 412 to ensure that the water nozzle is in a closed state under normal conditions without external force.

[0052] The elastic reset member 416 is sleeved on the water outlet control rod 415 and is supported between the first sleeve 411 and the head connecting member 412. The water outlet control rod 415 uses the end of the head connecting member 412 away from the first water outlet 4111 as a fulcrum. The head end can swing and can be restored under the action of the elastic reset member 416.

[0053] The elastic reset member 416 is a conical or cylindrical rubber column with a hollow interior. The elastic reset member 416 includes a first plane 4161 and a second plane 4162. The second plane 4162 is hollow and is sleeved on the first groove 4121 of the head connecting member 412. The first plane 4161 is abutted against the inner side of the first water outlet 4111 of the first sleeve 411. The first plane 4161 is provided with a third through hole 4163 for the water outlet control rod 415 to pass through. The third through hole 4163 is used to support the water outlet control rod.

[0054] In the above embodiment, water flows into the channel of the middle connecting piece. Since there is no external force, a water-blocking rubber ring is provided between the circular plane of the water outlet control rod and the head connecting piece, which can block the flow of water. When the animal licks the head of the water outlet control rod, the water outlet control rod can move with its tail as a fulcrum, and a gap appears between the circular plane and the water-blocking rubber ring. The water can flow out of the first water outlet along the water outlet control rod. When the animal does not lick, the water outlet control rod recovers under the action of the elastic reset member and the water outlet rubber ring, thereby controlling the flow of water.

[0055] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 As shown, the quick-plug connector 414 is threadedly connected to the water outlet switch structure 410 , and the quick-plug connector 414 includes a third sleeve 4141 and a first joint 4142 provided on the third sleeve 4141 .

[0056] The first connector 4142 is axially penetrated and has a limiting groove 41421 formed thereon. The first connector has an insertion end on which an inclined first guide surface 4142 is provided. A second elastic member 4144 and a ejector member 4143 are sequentially embedded in the insertion end of the first connector 4142. The second elastic member 4144 may be a spring. The ejector member 4143 protrudes from the first guide surface 41422 of the insertion end under the action of the second elastic member 4144. The second elastic member 4144 and the ejector member 4143 are clamped between the limiting groove 41421 and the first guide surface 41422. The length of the first connector is longer than that of the second connector.

[0057] The first guide surface 41422 is provided with a plurality of fourth grooves in an annular array inwardly, and the fourth grooves are clamped on the ejector pin 4143. Under the action of the fourth grooves (not shown), an arc gap (not shown) is formed between the ejector pin 4143 and the first guide surface 41422.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the arc-shaped gap is used to allow water to flow.

[0059] refer to Figure 4 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 As shown, the rear end water inlet portion 42 includes a locking member 421 and a tail connecting member 422 . The tail connecting member 422 is threadedly connected to the locking member. The tail connecting member 422 and the locking member 421 form a water inlet control structure.

[0060] The locking piece 421 and the quick-connect connector 414 can be quickly connected. The locking piece 421 includes a second joint 4212 that accommodates the first joint 4142, a fourth sleeve 4211 that is sleeved on the second joint 4212, a first elastic piece 4213 clamped between the fourth sleeve 4211 and the second joint 4212, a clamping piece 4124 and a rolling piece 4125.

[0061] The second joint 4212 is cylindrically arranged and axially penetrated, and the second joint 4212 includes a receiving end 42122, a supporting portion 42123 and a supporting portion 42124 in sequence along its axial direction. The receiving end 42122, the supporting portion 42123 and the supporting portion 42124 are coaxially arranged and their diameters increase in sequence.

[0062] A second guide surface 42121 cooperating with the first guide surface 41422 is provided on one side of the receiving end 42122. Three fourth through holes 421222 are provided in a ring array on the receiving end 42122 for carrying the rolling element 4215. The rolling element 4215 is a spherical ball. The diameter of the fourth through hole 421222 decreases from the outside to the inside along the radius direction of the receiving end 42122. The innermost circle diameter is smaller than the diameter of the rolling element 4215, so that the fourth through hole 421222 can accommodate the rolling element 4215, but the rolling element 4215 cannot fall through the fourth through hole 421222.

[0063] An annular groove 421221 is formed at one end of the receiving end 42122 away from the abutting portion 42123 for accommodating the clamping member 4214 . The fourth through hole 421222 is formed between the annular groove 421221 and the abutting portion 42123 . The clamping member 4214 is a clamping ring.

[0064] The fourth sleeve 4211 is sleeved on the support portion 42124 of the second joint, and an annular boss (not shown) is provided on the inner side of the fourth sleeve 4211. The first elastic member 4213 is sleeved on the abutting portion 42123 of the second joint, with one end abutting against the side surface of the support portion 42124 and the other end abutting against the annular boss.

[0065] The fourth sleeve 4211 can slide elastically along the surface of the second joint 4212 under the action of the first elastic member 4213 and the clamping member 4214 .

[0066] In the above embodiment, the fourth sleeve is moved by external force in the direction away from the first joint relative to the second joint and compresses the first elastic member. At this time, the annular boss in the fourth sleeve also moves accordingly, away from the ball, the first joint is assembled into the second joint, and the ball part falls into the limiting groove of the first joint. The fourth sleeve is restored under the action of the elastic member, and the annular boss compresses the ball to engage in the limiting groove, and the annular boss further supports the clamping ring. The clamping force given by the clamping ring is balanced with the elastic force of the first elastic member, and the first joint and the locking member are clamped to achieve the locking state of the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet.

[0067] refer to Figure 4 , Fig.10As shown, the tail connector 422 is threadedly connected to the locking member 421 and is axially penetrated. The tail connector 422 includes a fifth sleeve 4221, a third elastic member 4223 arranged inside the fifth sleeve 4221, an inner member 4222 clamped on the third elastic member 4223, and a sealing member 4224 embedded in the locking member 421.

[0068] The fifth sleeve 4221 is provided with an external thread at one end and an internal thread at the other end, which can be threadedly connected to the locking piece 421 and the fixing piece 44 respectively. The fifth sleeve 4221 is provided with a bolt-shaped holding portion 42211, which is convenient for manual installation or installation on the external water supply pipe 30 with the fixing portion 44 using tools. The surface of the fifth sleeve 4221 is provided with a fifth groove 42212 inwardly at the external thread for accommodating a sealing ring to prevent water leakage when it is connected to the locking piece.

[0069] The third elastic member 4223 is disposed in the fifth sleeve 4221 , with one end protruding from the end of the first sleeve 4221 . The third elastic member 4223 is a conical spring.

[0070] The inner component 4222 includes a main body 42221 and a first end 42222 and a second end 42223 formed at both ends of the main body along its axial direction. The radial cross-sectional areas of the first end 42222 and the second end 42223 are smaller than the radial cross-sectional area of ​​the main body 42221. The second end 42223 of the inner component is just engaged with one end of the third elastic member 4223 protruding from the fifth sleeve 4221. A water groove (not shown) is provided on the end surface of the first end 42222 of the inner component.

[0071] The sealing member 4224 is embedded in the first joint 4212 of the locking member 421 . The sealing member 4224 is provided with a fifth through hole 42241 . The size of the fifth through hole 42241 matches the first end 42222 of the inner member 4222 .

[0072] In the above embodiment, when the head-end water outlet 41 and the rear-end water inlet 42 are separated and not plugged in, the first end of the inner component 4222 is supported in the fifth through hole of the sealing component 4224 under the action of the third elastic component 4223, thereby closing the water flow channel of the rear-end water inlet 42; when the head-end water outlet 41 and the rear-end water inlet 42 are connected, the first joint 4142 acts on the inner component 4222, the inner component is separated from the sealing component 4224 and compresses the third elastic component 4223, thereby opening the water flow channel.

[0073] The advantages of the present invention are: water resources can be uniformly supplied during large-scale integrated breeding of small animals; the water nozzle and the breeding box can be quickly installed or the water nozzle can be quickly replaced through the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet that can be quickly connected; the water flow is controlled by the water outlet switch structure of the head end water outlet to ensure that the small animals can drink water when licking, and the water outlet is turned off when not licking, thereby ensuring that the breeding environment is dry and tidy and saving water resources; the setting of the water inlet structure of the rear end water inlet can ensure that when the head end water outlet of the water nozzle of a single breeding box is replaced, it can be replaced without turning off the main water supply switch, saving labor costs and time costs.

[0074] Although the present invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various other changes, omissions and / or additions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and that the elements of the embodiments may be replaced by substantial equivalents. In addition, many modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present invention. Therefore, it is not intended herein to limit the present invention to the disclosed specific embodiments for performing the present invention, but it is intended that the present invention will include all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, unless specifically stated, any use of the terms first, second, etc. does not indicate any order or importance, but rather uses the terms first, second, etc. to distinguish one element from another.

Claims

1. A quick-connection device for a drinking spout, characterized in that: include: The water outlet at the head end and the water inlet at the rear end; A water outlet channel is provided in the head end water outlet portion, a first joint is provided on the head end water outlet portion, the first joint is axially penetrated and connected to the water outlet channel, and a limiting groove is formed on the first joint; The rear end water inlet portion includes a locking piece plugged with the first joint, the locking piece includes a second joint, a fourth sleeve, a first elastic piece, a clamping piece and a rolling piece, the second joint is axially through, and a plurality of rolling pieces are distributed in an annular array on the second joint, a clamping piece is embedded on the second joint, the fourth sleeve is sleeved on the second joint, the first elastic piece is engaged between the fourth sleeve and the second joint, and the fourth sleeve can slide elastically along the surface of the second joint under the action of the first elastic piece and the clamping piece; The first joint is assembled into the second joint, and the rolling element is engaged in the limiting groove for limiting position under the inward pressure provided by the fourth sleeve, so as to realize the locking state of the head end water outlet and the rear end water inlet; The first connector is provided with an insertion end, on which an inclined first guide surface is provided, and the second connector is provided with a receiving end, on which an inclined second guide surface is provided; A second elastic member and an ejector member are sequentially embedded in the insertion end of the first connector, and the ejector member protrudes from the first guide surface of the insertion end under the action of the second elastic member; A plurality of grooves are concavely arranged in an annular array on the first guide surface, and the grooves are clamped on the ejector pin; An arc-shaped gap is formed between the ejector pin and the first guide surface.

2. The quick-connection device for a drinking spout according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing portion is also provided between the head end water outlet portion and the rear end water inlet portion.

3. The quick-connection device for a drinking spout according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second joint is arranged in a columnar shape, and comprises a receiving end, a butting portion and a supporting portion in sequence along its axial direction. The receiving end, the butting portion and the supporting portion are arranged coaxially and their diameters increase in sequence.

4. The quick-connection device for a drinking spout according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of through holes are provided in an annular array on the receiving end for carrying the rolling element. The diameter of the through holes decreases from the outside to the inside along the radial direction of the receiving end, and the innermost circle diameter is smaller than the rolling element diameter.

5. The quick-connection device for a drinking spout according to claim 4, characterized in that: An annular groove is provided at one end of the receiving end away from the abutting portion for accommodating a clamping member, and the through hole is provided between the clamping member and the abutting portion.

6. The quick-connection device for a drinking spout according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fourth sleeve is sleeved on the second joint, an annular boss is provided inside the fourth sleeve, and the first elastic member is sleeved on the abutting portion, with one end abutting on the supporting portion and the other end abutting on the boss.

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