A bellows adjustable compensator

By designing the clamping assembly, transmission assembly, and striking assembly of the bellows adjustable compensator, the problems of bolted connection and inability to adjust clamping force in existing technologies have been solved, achieving stable connection and pipeline cleaning effect in various environments.

CN116146816BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03ANHUI KANGQIAO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211485547.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-24
Publication Date
2026-03-03
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-24

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Technical Problem

Existing bellows compensators require bolt connections, which limits their application environment and cannot automatically adjust the clamping force of the connectors.

Method used

An adjustable bellows compensator was designed, comprising a clamping assembly, a transmission assembly, a striking assembly, and a limiting assembly. It utilizes a combination of worm gear, gear, and lead screw transmission to automatically adjust the clamping force and remove rust and deposits through the striking assembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves boltless connection, can be used in a variety of environments, and prevents pipeline interruption by automatically adjusting the clamping force, while removing rust and deposits and extending the service life of the pipeline.

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Abstract

The application discloses a corrugated pipe adjustable compensator, which comprises a clamping assembly, a transmission assembly, a knocking assembly and a limiting assembly. The clamping assembly comprises a box, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate. The first connecting rod is rotationally connected in the box. The two ends of the second connecting rod are rotationally connected with the box in the box. The two ends of the third connecting rod are rotationally connected with the box in the box. The two ends of the fourth connecting rod are rotationally connected with the box. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are slidingly connected with the box. The application is not limited by the use environment and can be connected with various pipes.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of bellows compensators, and particularly relates to an adjustable bellows compensator. Background Technology

[0002] A bellows compensator is a flexible, thin-walled device with transverse corrugations and expansion function. Its working principle mainly utilizes its own elastic expansion and contraction function to compensate for the axial, angular, lateral and combined displacements of pipelines caused by thermal deformation, mechanical deformation and various mechanical vibrations, thereby reducing pipeline deformation and improving pipeline service life. Bellows compensators are usually connected to the pipeline with bolts. When the pipeline does not have the conditions for bolt connection, it cannot be used, which limits its application environment. This paper proposes an adjustable bellows compensator that is suitable for various connection environments, does not require bolt connection, and can automatically adjust the clamping force of the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a bellows-adjustable compensator, which solves the aforementioned problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable bellows compensator, comprising a clamping assembly, a transmission assembly, a striking assembly, and a limiting assembly:

[0005] The clamping assembly includes a housing, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the housing inside the housing. The two ends of the second connecting rod are rotatably connected to the housing inside the housing. The two ends of the third connecting rod are rotatably connected to the housing inside the housing. The two ends of the fourth connecting rod are rotatably connected to the housing. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are slidably connected to the housing.

[0006] The first connecting rod includes a first worm, a first gear, and a second gear. The first worm is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod. The first gear is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod on one side. The second gear is fixedly connected to the first gear on the other side of the first connecting rod.

[0007] The third connecting rod includes a third worm gear and a fourth gear. The third worm gear is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod, and the fourth gear is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod.

[0008] The second connecting rod includes a second worm and a third gear. The second worm is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod on one side and meshes with the first gear. The third gear is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod on the other side and meshes with the third worm.

[0009] The fourth connecting rod includes a first lead screw and a fifth worm gear. The first lead screw is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod, threadedly connected to the first clamping plate, and slidably connected to the second clamping plate. The fifth worm gear is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod and meshes with the second gear.

[0010] The fifth connecting rod includes a fourth worm gear and a second lead screw. The fourth worm gear is fixedly connected to the fifth connecting rod and meshes with the fourth gear. The second lead screw is slidably connected to the first clamping plate and threadedly connected to the second clamping plate.

[0011] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0012] Further technical solution: The transmission assembly includes a third lead screw, a bushing, a fifth gear, a shaft, and a bellows. One end of the third lead screw is fixedly connected to the base of the bellows. The third lead screw is slidably connected to the bushing inside the bushing. The bushing is fixedly connected to the top of the bellows. The third lead screw is slidably connected to the bushing inside the bushing. The bottom end of the shaft is rotatably connected to the bushing. The other end of the third lead screw is threadedly connected to the shaft inside the shaft. The shaft is rotatably connected to the housing. The fifth gear is fixedly connected to the shaft inside the housing and meshes with the first worm gear.

[0013] A further technical solution: anti-slip silicone pads are connected to the parts where the first and second clamping plates connect to the pipe.

[0014] Further technical solution: The striking assembly includes a shaft disc, a first angle steel and a second angle steel. The shaft disc is rotatably connected to the first angle steel and threadedly connected to a third lead screw. The second angle steel is detachably connected to the shaft disc via a hinge at the shaft disc. The first angle steel and the second angle steel are hinged together. The first angle steel is fixedly connected to the striking hammer.

[0015] A further technical solution: A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the striking hammer, and a washer is fixedly connected to one side of the spring.

[0016] Further technical solution: The limiting component includes a base, a shaft, a first bend and a second bend. The base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the corrugated pipe and the corrugated pipe. The shaft is fixedly connected to the base at the bottom of the base. The second bend and the first bend are respectively hinged to the shaft. The first bend and the second bend can be disassembled.

[0017] A further technical solution: The second bend and the first bend are provided with threaded holes.

[0018] Beneficial effects

[0019] This invention provides a bellows-adjustable compensator, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] 1. After the two pipe sections are connected using this device, when an external force is applied to the pipe and the bellows is stretched, the third lead screw moves downward in the bushing and disengages from the shaft, causing the shaft to drive the fifth gear to rotate. This causes the first worm gear to drive the first connecting rod to rotate synchronously. The first connecting rod drives the second connecting rods and the fourth connecting rod on both sides to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the fourth connecting rod causes the first clamping plate, which is threaded to the first lead screw, to move vertically upward. The rotation of the fourth connecting rod drives the third connecting rod to rotate synchronously. The fifth connecting rod drives the second clamping plate, which is threaded to the second lead screw, to move vertically upward. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate move closer to each other, clamping the pipe between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. As the external force increases, the clamping force also increases, thereby preventing the external force from interrupting the connection of the pipe.

[0021] 2. Under the action of external force, the third lead screw slides downward, causing the third lead screw to rotate horizontally, so that the first angle steel drives the hammer to make a circular motion around the shaft plate as the fulcrum, striking the bellows, thereby removing the rust on the bellows and the deposits brought by the pipe inside the bellows through vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region A in this invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region B in this invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region C in this invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region D in this invention.

[0029] Figure reference numerals: Clamping assembly 1; Transmission assembly 2; Striking assembly 3; Limiting assembly 4; Housing 101; First connecting rod 102; Second connecting rod 103; Third connecting rod 104; Fourth connecting rod 105; Fifth connecting rod 106; First clamping plate 107; Second clamping plate 108; First worm 1021; First gear 1022; Second gear 1023; Second worm 1031; Third gear 1032; Third worm 1041; Fourth gear 1042; First lead screw 1051; Fifth worm 1052; Fourth worm 1061; Second lead screw 1062; Third lead screw 201; Bushing 202; Fifth gear 203; Shaft 204; Bellows 205; Shaft disc 301; First angle steel 302; Second angle steel 303; Base 401; Shaft 402; First bent pipe 403; Second bent pipe 404. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-7 According to one embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable bellows compensator includes a clamping assembly 1, a transmission assembly 2, a striking assembly 3, and a limiting assembly 4.

[0033] The clamping assembly 1 includes a housing 101, a first connecting rod 102, a second connecting rod 103, a third connecting rod 104, a fourth connecting rod 105, a fifth connecting rod 106, a first clamping plate 107, and a second clamping plate 108. The first connecting rod 102 is rotatably connected to the housing 101 inside the housing 101. The two ends of the second connecting rod 103 are rotatably connected to the housing 101 inside the housing 101. The two ends of the third connecting rod 104 are rotatably connected to the housing 101 inside the housing 101. The two ends of the fourth connecting rod 105 are rotatably connected to the housing 101. The first clamping plate 107 and the second clamping plate 108 are slidably connected to the housing 101.

[0034] The first connecting rod 102 includes a first worm gear 1021, a first gear 1022, and a second gear 1023. The first worm gear 1021 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 102. The first gear 1022 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 102 on one side of the first connecting rod 102. The second gear 1023 is fixedly connected to the first gear 1022 on the other side of the first connecting rod 102.

[0035] The third connecting rod 104 includes a third worm gear 1041 and a fourth gear 1042. The third worm gear 1041 is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod 104, and the fourth gear 1042 is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod 104.

[0036] The second connecting rod 103 includes a second worm gear 1031 and a third gear 1032. The second worm gear 1031 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 103 on one side and meshes with the first gear 1022. The third gear 1032 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 103 on the other side and meshes with the third worm gear 1041.

[0037] The fourth connecting rod 105 includes a first lead screw 1051 and a fifth worm gear 1052. The first lead screw 1051 is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod 105. The first lead screw 1051 is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate 107 and slidably connected to the second clamping plate 108. The fifth worm gear 1052 is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod 105 and meshes with the second gear 1023.

[0038] The fifth connecting rod 106 includes a fourth worm gear 1061 and a second lead screw 1062. The fourth worm gear 1061 is fixedly connected to the fifth connecting rod 106 and meshes with the fourth gear 1042. The second lead screw 1062 is slidably connected to the first clamping plate 107 and threadedly connected to the second clamping plate 108.

[0039] The transmission assembly 2 includes a third lead screw 201, a bushing 202, a fifth gear 203, a shaft 204, and a bellows 205. One end of the third lead screw 201 is fixedly connected to the base of the bellows 205. The third lead screw 201 is slidably connected to the bushing 202 inside the bushing 202. The bushing 202 is fixedly connected to the top of the bellows 205. The third lead screw 201 is slidably connected to the bushing 202 inside the bushing 202. The bottom end of the shaft 204 is rotatably connected to the bushing 202. The other end of the third lead screw 201 is threadedly connected to the shaft 204 inside the shaft 204. The shaft 204 is rotatably connected to the housing 101. The fifth gear 203 is fixedly connected to the shaft 204 inside the housing 101 and meshes with the first worm gear 1021.

[0040] Preferably, the first clamping plate 107 and the second clamping plate 108 are connected to the pipe with anti-slip silicone pads. The purpose of this arrangement is to increase the clamping force.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, after the two pipe sections are connected using this device, when an external force is applied to the pipes, causing the bellows 205 to be stretched, the third lead screw 201 moves downward within the bushing 202, disengaging from the shaft 204. This causes the shaft 204 to drive the fifth gear 203 to rotate, causing the first worm gear 1021 to drive the first connecting rod 102 to rotate synchronously. The first connecting rod 102 then drives the second connecting rods 103 and the fourth connecting rod 105 on both sides to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the fourth connecting rod 105 causes the threaded connection with the first lead screw 1051 to... The first clamping plate 107 moves vertically upwards. The rotation of 103 drives 104 to rotate synchronously, causing the third connecting rod 104 to drive 10-6 to rotate synchronously. The fifth connecting rod 106 drives the second clamping plate 108, which is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 1062, to move vertically upwards. The first clamping plate 107 and the second clamping plate 108 move closer to each other, clamping the pipe between the first clamping plate 107 and the second clamping plate 108. As the external force increases, the clamping force also increases, thereby preventing the external force from causing the connection of the pipe to be interrupted.

[0042] Please see Figures 1-7 As an embodiment of the present invention, the striking assembly 3 includes a shaft disk 301, a first angle steel 302 and a second angle steel 303. The shaft disk 301 is rotatably connected to the first angle steel 302, and the shaft disk 301 is threadedly connected to the third lead screw 201. The second angle steel 303 is detachably connected to the shaft disk 301 via a hinge at the shaft disk 301. The first angle steel 302 and the second angle steel 303 are hinged together. The first angle steel 302 is fixedly connected to the striking hammer 304.

[0043] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to one side of the hammer 304, and a washer is fixedly connected to the other side of the spring. The purpose of this arrangement is to increase the buffer and prevent the impact of the first angle steel 302 from damaging the bellows 205.

[0044] In this embodiment of the invention, under the action of external force, the third lead screw 201 slides downward, causing the third lead screw 201 to rotate horizontally, so that the first angle steel 302 drives the hammer 304 to make a circular motion with the shaft disk 301 as the fulcrum, and strikes the bellows 205, thereby removing the rust on the bellows 205 and the deposits brought by the pipe inside the bellows 205 through vibration.

[0045] Please see Figures 1-7 As an embodiment of the present invention, the limiting component 4 includes a base 401, a shaft 402, a first bent pipe 403 and a second bent pipe 404. The base 401 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the corrugated pipe 205. The shaft 402 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 401. The second bent pipe 404 and the first bent pipe 403 are respectively hinged to the shaft 402. The first bent pipe 403 and the second bent pipe 404 are detachably connected.

[0046] Preferably, the second bend 404 and the first bend 403 are provided with threaded holes. The purpose of this arrangement is to facilitate the connection of the shaft 402 and the first bend 403.

[0047] In this embodiment of the invention, the device is installed on two pipe sections. After the two pipe sections are connected, the first bend 403 and the second bend 404 are snapped into the lower pipe to further fix the pipe and prevent it from falling off.

[0048] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0049] 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 bellows adjustable compensator, comprising: a clamping assembly (1), a transmission assembly (2), a striking assembly (3), and a limiting assembly (4): The clamping assembly (1) includes a housing (101), a first connecting rod (102), a second connecting rod (103), a third connecting rod (104), a fourth connecting rod (105), a fifth connecting rod (106), a first clamping plate (107), and a second clamping plate (108). The first connecting rod (102) is rotatably connected to the housing (101) inside the housing (101). The two ends of the second connecting rod (103) are rotatably connected to the housing (101) inside the housing (101). The two ends of the third connecting rod (104) are rotatably connected to the housing (101) inside the housing (101). The two ends of the fourth connecting rod (105) are rotatably connected to the housing (101). The first clamping plate (107) and the second clamping plate (108) slide with the housing (101). The first connecting rod (102) includes a first worm (1021), a first gear (1022), and a second gear (1023). The first worm (1021) is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod (102). The first gear (1022) is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod (102) on one side. The second gear (1023) is fixedly connected to the first gear (1022) on the other side. The third connecting rod (104) includes a third worm gear (1041) and a fourth gear (1042). The third worm gear (1041) is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod (104), and the fourth gear (1042) is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod (104). The second connecting rod (103) includes a second worm (1031) and a third gear (1032). The second worm (1031) is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod (103) on one side and meshes with the first gear (1022). The third gear (1032) is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod (103) on the other side and meshes with the third worm (1041). The fourth connecting rod (105) includes a first lead screw (1051) and a fifth worm gear (1052). The first lead screw (1051) is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod (105), threadedly connected to the first clamping plate (107), and slidably connected to the second clamping plate (108). The fifth worm gear (1052) is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting rod (105), and meshes with the second gear (1023). The fifth connecting rod (106) includes a fourth worm (1061) and a second lead screw (1062). The fourth worm (1061) is fixedly connected to the fifth connecting rod (106) and meshes with the fourth gear (1042). The second lead screw (1062) is slidably connected to the first clamping plate (107) and threadedly connected to the second clamping plate (108). The transmission assembly (2) includes a third lead screw (201), a bushing (202), a fifth gear (203), a shaft (204), and a bellows (205). One end of the third lead screw (201) is connected to the bellows (205). The base is fixedly connected, the third lead screw (201) is slidably connected to the bushing (202) inside the bushing (202), the bushing (202) is fixedly connected to the top of the bellows (205), the third lead screw (201) is slidably connected to the bushing (202) inside the bushing (202), the bottom end of the shaft (204) is rotatably connected to the bushing (202), the other end of the third lead screw (201) is threadedly connected to the shaft (204) inside the shaft (204), the shaft (204) is rotatably connected to the housing (101), the fifth gear (203) is fixedly connected to the shaft (204) inside the housing (101), and the fifth gear (203) meshes with the first worm (1021); The striking assembly (3) includes a shaft disc (301), a first angle steel (302), and a second angle steel (303). The shaft disc (301) is rotatably connected to the first angle steel (302), and the shaft disc (301) is threadedly connected to the third lead screw (201). The second angle steel (303) is detachably connected to the shaft disc (301) via a hinge at the shaft disc (301). The first angle steel (302) is hinged to the second angle steel (303), and the first angle steel (302) is fixedly connected to the striking hammer (304). A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the hammer (304), and a washer is fixedly connected to one side of the spring.

2. The bellows adjustable compensator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamp (107) and the second clamp (108) are connected to the pipe with anti-slip silicone pads.

3. The bellows adjustable compensator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component (4) includes a base (401), a shaft (402), a first bend (403), and a second bend (404). The base (401) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the corrugated pipe (205). The shaft (402) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base (401). The second bend (404) and the first bend (403) are respectively hinged to the shaft (402). The first bend (403) and the second bend (404) are detachably connected.

4. The bellows adjustable compensator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second bend (404) and the first bend (403) are provided with threaded holes.

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