A connector and a flange
By setting buckles and positioning plugs on the flange ring, and using elastic top supports and elastic rubber traction belts, the flange ring can be quickly connected and fixed, solving the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient disassembly in the existing technology.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202211651412.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-12-21
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, connecting two sets of flanges with multiple sets of bolts is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has low disassembly efficiency.
The design employs a snap-on plate and positioning plug, which snaps onto the flange rings and uses elastic top supports and elastic rubber traction straps to achieve quick connection and fixation of the two sets of flange rings.
It improves the connection efficiency of flange rings, is simple and convenient to operate, and reduces operation time and labor intensity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of flange connectors, and specifically to a connector and a flange. Background Technique
[0002] A flange is also called a flange convex disc or a flange. A flange is a part used for connecting shafts to each other and is used for connecting between pipe ends; there are also flanges used at the inlets and outlets of equipment for connecting between two pieces of equipment.
[0003] In the prior art, when assembling two groups of flanges, after bolts penetrate through the reserved holes on the surface of the flanges, nuts are tightened to fix the two groups of flanges. In order to improve the firmness of the connection between the two groups of flanges, multiple groups of reserved holes are usually preset on the flange surface to cooperate with multiple groups of bolts for fixation.
[0004] However, the operation of connecting two groups of flanges through multiple groups of bolts has problems of time-consuming and laborious, and low disassembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector and a flange to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A connector includes a buckle plate that is buckled on a flange ring. A reinforcement plug is provided in the groove of the buckle plate, and a positioning plug is provided on the surface of the buckle plate. An elastic support is provided between the positioning plug and the buckle plate. After the buckle plate is buckled on the flange ring, the positioning plug penetrates through the buckle plate and the flange ring to connect the buckle plate and the flange ring.
[0007] Preferably, the buckle plate has an arc-shaped plate structure with a "匚" - shaped cross-section. There are two groups of buckle plates, which are symmetrically distributed about the flange ring. There are two flange rings. After the two flange rings are stacked, they are inserted into the groove of the buckle plate. An elastic traction member is provided between the two groups of buckle plates.
[0008] Preferably, the elastic traction member includes a bolted ring and an elastic rubber traction belt. The bolted ring is fixed on the surface of the buckle plate. There are two groups of bolted rings, which are symmetrically distributed about the groove of the buckle plate. The elastic rubber traction belt is bolted to the bolted rings on the surfaces of the two groups of buckle plates. After the two groups of buckle plates are both buckled on the flange ring, the elastic rubber traction belt pulls the two groups of buckle plates to tightly clamp the flange ring.
[0009] Preferably, the reinforcement plug includes rubber clips. The rubber clips have an arc-shaped plate structure with a right-angled triangle cross-section. There are two groups of rubber clips, which are respectively fixed on two parallel side walls of the groove of the buckle plate.
[0010] Preferably, the positioning plug includes a through hole, a reserved hole, a positioning post, and a rubber gasket. The through hole passes through the buckle plate and the rubber clip. The reserved hole is opened on the surface of the flange ring and corresponds to the through hole. The positioning post passes through the through hole and is inserted into the reserved hole. The rubber gasket is fixed to one end of the positioning post.
[0011] Preferably, the elastic top support includes a slot, side grooves, an elastic rubber band, and clamping screws. The slot is a cross-shaped groove and is located at the other end of the positioning post. The elastic rubber band is a cross-shaped piece and is fixed in the slot. The four ends of the elastic rubber band are respectively fixed in the four side grooves by four clamping screws. The four side grooves are all located on the surface of the buckle plate. The buckle plate surface is provided with two sets of positioning posts, and a tensioning traction member is provided between the two sets of positioning posts.
[0012] Preferably, the tensioning and traction component includes a pull ring, a traction rope, a traction ball, and an elastic limiting sleeve. The pull ring is fixed to the surface of the positioning post, and the two ends of the traction rope are respectively attached to the surfaces of the two pull rings. The traction rope passes through the traction ball, and the traction ball is pushed into the elastic limiting sleeve. The elastic limiting sleeve has an arc-shaped frame structure and is fixed to the surface of the buckle plate.
[0013] Preferably, the surface of the buckle plate is provided with a snap-out groove, which is a convex arc groove. There are two sets of snap-out grooves, which are symmetrically distributed about the buckle plate.
[0014] A flange comprising the aforementioned connector.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0016] The connector and flange proposed in this invention use two sets of fasteners fastened to the outside of the flange ring, and the connection and fixation of the two sets of flange rings are achieved by positioning plugs, which improves the connection efficiency of the two sets of flange rings and is simple and convenient to operate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning column structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the rubber clip installation structure of the present invention.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Buckle plate; 2. Rubber clip; 3. Through hole; 4. Pre-drilled hole; 5. Flange ring; 6. Positioning post; 7. Rubber gasket; 8. Slot; 9. Side groove; 10. Elastic rubber band; 11. Clamping screw.
[0024] 12. Pull ring, 13. Towing rope, 14. Towing ball, 15. Elastic limit sleeve, 16. Bolted ring, 17. Elastic rubber traction belt, 18. Picking groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clear and complete, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of the present invention, and are merely illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] Please see Figures 1-2 This invention provides a technical solution: a connector including a buckle plate 1, which is fastened to a flange ring 5. A reinforcing plug is provided in the groove of the buckle plate 1, and a positioning insert is provided on the surface of the buckle plate 1. An elastic support is provided between the positioning insert and the buckle plate 1. After the buckle plate 1 is fastened to the flange ring 5, the positioning insert passes through the buckle plate 1 and the flange ring 5 to connect the buckle plate 1 and the flange ring 5. By using two sets of buckle plates 1 fastened to the outside of the flange ring 5, the connection and fixation of the two sets of flange rings 5 are achieved through the positioning insert, improving the connection efficiency of the two sets of flange rings 5, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0028] Example 2
[0029] On the basis of Embodiment 1, in order to achieve tightly buckling two sets of buckles 1 on the outer side of the rubber clip 2, the buckle 1 is in the shape of an arc plate with a "匚"-shaped cross-section. There are two sets of buckles 1, and the two sets of buckles 1 are symmetrically distributed with respect to the flange ring 5. There are two flange rings 5, and after the two flange rings 5 are stacked, they are inserted into the groove body of the buckle 1. An elastic traction member is provided between the two sets of buckles 1; the elastic traction member includes a bolted ring 16 and an elastic rubber traction belt 17. The bolted ring 16 is fixed on the surface of the buckle 1. There are two sets of bolted rings 16, and the two sets of bolted rings 16 are symmetrically distributed with respect to the groove body of the buckle 1. The elastic rubber traction belt 17 is bolted to the bolted rings 16 on the surfaces of the two sets of buckles 1. After the two sets of buckles 1 are both buckled on the flange ring 5, the elastic rubber traction belt 17 traction the two sets of buckles 1 to tightly clamp the flange ring 5; the reinforcement plug includes a rubber clip 2. The rubber clip 2 is in the shape of an arc plate with a right-angled triangle cross-section. There are two sets of rubber clips 2, and the two sets of rubber clips 2 are respectively fixed on two parallel side walls of the groove body of the buckle 1.
[0030] Embodiment 3
[0031] Refer to the appendix Figures 3 to 6 Based on Embodiment 2, in order to reinforce the installation of the buckle 1 on the flange ring 5, the positioning plug includes a through hole 3, a reserved hole 4, a positioning column 6 and a rubber gasket 7. The through hole 3 penetrates through the buckle 1 and the rubber clip 2. The reserved hole 4 is opened on the surface of the flange ring 5. The reserved hole 4 and the through hole 3 correspond. The positioning column 6 penetrates through the through hole 3 and is inserted into the reserved hole 4. The rubber gasket 7 is fixed at one end of the positioning column 6. The elastic supporting member includes a card slot 8, a side slot 9, an elastic rubber band 10 and a clamping screw 11. The card slot 8 is in the shape of a "十"-shaped slot. The card slot 8 is opened at the other end of the positioning column 6. The elastic rubber band 10 is in the shape of a "十"-shaped sheet. The elastic rubber band 10 is fixed in the card slot 8, and the four end parts of the elastic rubber band 10 are respectively fixed in the four side slots 9 through four clamping screws 11. The four side slots 9 are all opened on the surface of the buckle 1. There are two sets of positioning columns 6 on the surface of the buckle 1. A tensioning traction member is provided between the two sets of positioning columns 6; the tensioning traction member includes a pull ring 12, a traction rope 13, a traction ball 14 and an elastic limiting sleeve 15. The pull ring 12 is fixed on the surface of the positioning column 6. The two ends of the traction rope 13 are respectively bolted to the surfaces of the two pull rings 12. The traction rope 13 penetrates through the traction ball 14. The traction ball 14 is pushed into the elastic limiting sleeve 15. The elastic limiting sleeve 15 is in the shape of a circular arc frame structure. The elastic limiting sleeve 15 is fixed on the surface of the buckle 1; A picking groove 18 is opened on the surface of the buckle 1. The picking groove 18 is in the shape of a "凸"-shaped arc groove. There are two sets of picking grooves 18, and the two sets of picking grooves 18 are symmetrically distributed with respect to the buckle 1.
[0032] Embodiment 4
[0033] A flange includes a connecting member.
[0034] In actual use, before fastening plate 1 to flange ring 5, squeeze traction ball 14 to tension traction rope 13. The two ends of traction rope 13 pull pull ring 12 respectively, causing the corresponding positioning post 6 to slide. Positioning post 6 supports elastic rubber belt 10 and deforms. After fastening plate 1 to two stacked flange rings 5, release traction ball 14 and push traction ball 14 into elastic limiting sleeve 15 for limitation. At this time, elastic rubber belt 10 rebounds and pushes positioning post 6 back to reset. Positioning post 6 penetrates through hole 3 and inserts into reserved hole 4, realizing connection between fastening plate 1 and flange ring 5, that is, preventing fastening plate 1 from falling off flange ring 5. At this time, rubber clip 2 is tightly clamped between fastening plate 1 and flange ring 5. In this way, the remaining fastening plate 1 is installed on the two stacked flange rings 5. At this time, elastic rubber traction belt 17 is tensioned, and the rebound force of elastic rubber traction belt 17 pulls the two sets of fastening plates 1.
[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A connection comprising a clamping plate (1) which is clamped to a flange ring (5), characterized in that: The groove of the buckle plate (1) is provided with a reinforcing plug, the surface of the buckle plate (1) is provided with a positioning plug, the positioning plug and the buckle plate (1) are provided with an elastic supporting piece, the buckle plate (1) is buckled on the flange ring (5), the positioning plug penetrates the buckle plate (1) and the flange ring (5), and the positioning plug is used for connecting the buckle plate (1) and the flange ring (5); the elastic supporting piece comprises a clamping groove (8), an edge groove (9), an elastic rubber belt (10) and a clamping screw (11), the clamping groove (8) is a "cross" groove, the clamping groove (8) is arranged at the other end of the positioning column (6), the elastic rubber belt (10) is a "cross" piece, the elastic rubber belt (10) is fixed in the clamping groove (8), and the four ends of the elastic rubber belt (10) are respectively fixed in the four edge grooves (9) through the four clamping screws (11), the four edge grooves (9) are all arranged on the surface of the buckle plate (1), the surface of the buckle plate (1) is provided with two groups of positioning columns (6), and the two groups of positioning columns (6) are provided with a tensioning traction piece; the tensioning traction piece comprises a pull ring (12), a traction rope (13), a traction ball (14) and an elastic limiting sleeve (15), the pull ring (12) is fixed on the surface of the positioning column (6), the two ends of the traction rope (13) are respectively hinged to the surfaces of the two pull rings (12), the traction rope (13) penetrates the traction ball (14), the traction ball (14) is pushed into the elastic limiting sleeve (15), the elastic limiting sleeve (15) is in a circular arc frame structure, and the elastic limiting sleeve (15) is fixed on the surface of the buckle plate (1).
2. A connector according to claim 1, wherein: The buckle plate (1) is in a circular arc plate structure with a "H" shaped cross section, the buckle plate (1) is provided with two groups, the two groups of buckle plates (1) are symmetrically distributed about the flange ring (5), the flange ring (5) is provided with two, the two flange rings (5) are stacked and inserted into the groove of the buckle plate (1), and the two groups of buckle plates (1) are provided with an elastic traction piece.
3. A connector according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic traction piece comprises a hinged ring (16) and an elastic rubber traction belt (17), the hinged ring (16) is fixed on the surface of the buckle plate (1), the hinged ring (16) is provided with two groups, the two groups of hinged rings (16) are symmetrically distributed about the groove of the buckle plate (1), the elastic rubber traction belt (17) is hinged to the hinged rings (16) on the surfaces of the two groups of buckle plates (1), and after the two groups of buckle plates (1) are buckled on the flange ring (5), the elastic rubber traction belt (17) pulls the two groups of buckle plates (1), so that the two groups of buckle plates (1) tightly clamp the flange ring (5).
4. A connector according to claim 1, wherein: The reinforcing plug comprises a rubber clamp (2), the rubber clamp (2) is in a circular arc plate structure with a right triangle cross section, the rubber clamp (2) is provided with two groups, and the two groups of rubber clamps (2) are respectively fixed on the two parallel side walls of the groove of the buckle plate (1).
5. A connector according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning plug comprises a through hole (3), a reserved hole (4), a positioning column (6) and a rubber pad (7), the through hole (3) penetrates the buckle plate (1) and the rubber clamp (2), the reserved hole (4) is arranged on the surface of the flange ring (5), the reserved hole (4) corresponds to the through hole (3), the positioning column (6) is inserted into the reserved hole (4) after penetrating the through hole (3), and the rubber pad (7) is fixed at one end of the positioning column (6).
6. A connector according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the buckle plate (1) is provided with a notch groove (18), the notch groove (18) is a "convex" arc groove, the notch groove (18) is provided with two groups, and the two groups of notch grooves (18) are symmetrically distributed about the buckle plate (1).
7. A flange, characterized by: The connecting piece according to any one of claims 1-6.
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