A corrugated pipe connecting device convenient to install and dismount

By combining the annular convex strip and groove clamping structure with the driving device, the installation and disassembly of the corrugated pipe connection device are automated, solving the problem of low efficiency in the existing technology and improving the operating efficiency.

CN117212571BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07JIANGSU SHENGTAI VALVE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-25
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the corrugated pipe connection device requires manual installation and disassembly, which is inefficient.

Method used

It adopts a ring-shaped protrusion and groove clamping structure, combined with a drive device, to achieve quick connection and disassembly through motor drive. The ring-shaped protrusion clamps and disengages in the groove, and the spring and slider structure achieves automated operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation and disassembly efficiency of corrugated pipe connection devices, reduces manual operation time, and increases work efficiency.

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Abstract

The corrugated pipe connecting device convenient to mount and dismount provided by the application comprises a first corrugated pipe, a second corrugated pipe, a first annular connecting plate and a second annular connecting plate, the upper end of the first corrugated pipe is provided with the first annular connecting plate, the lower end of the second corrugated pipe is provided with the second annular connecting plate, the top end of the first annular connecting plate is provided with an annular groove, the bottom end of the second annular connecting plate is provided with an annular convex strip, the annular convex strip is clamped in the annular groove, and a pressing block is arranged above the second annular connecting plate. The pressing block is pressed downward on the second annular connecting plate, the annular convex strip is pressed tightly in the annular groove, the first corrugated pipe and the second corrugated pipe are quickly connected, when dismounting is needed, the driving motor is started to rotate reversely, so that the pressing block is first lifted upward and then retracted into the power box, and the dismounting of the first corrugated pipe and the second corrugated pipe is completed, and the mounting and dismounting efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of corrugated pipes, and particularly relates to a corrugated pipe connecting device convenient to install and dismount. BACKGROUND

[0002] A metal corrugated pipe is a pipe material with a regular wave shape. Commonly used metal corrugated pipes are made of carbon steel and stainless steel, and there are also steel-lined plastic and aluminum pipes. The metal corrugated pipe is mainly used for connecting pipes and connecting pipes and equipment in situations where a small bending radius is required, non-concentric axial transmission, irregular turning, expansion and contraction, absorption of thermal deformation of the pipe, and installation of fixed elbows.

[0003] The patent with the publication number CN113606378A discloses a novel corrugated pipe connecting device, which comprises a corrugated pipe, a first tray assembly and a second tray assembly. One end of the corrugated pipe is sealed with the first tray assembly, and the other end is sealed with the second tray assembly. The corrugated pipe is sleeved on the outer side of a valve rod. The valve rod passes through a valve cover assembly and is inserted into a valve body. The valve cover assembly and the valve body are connected by a connecting body. The first tray assembly is sealingly arranged between the valve cover assembly and the connecting body. The second tray assembly is sealingly arranged on the side wall of the valve rod in the valve body. The corrugated pipe is sealingly arranged on the outside of the valve rod by the first tray assembly and the second tray assembly, so that the valve rod can be contained in a vacuum state, avoiding direct contact with the medium and enhancing the service life of the valve rod. In addition, the valve rod and the packing have a double sealing effect, reducing the leakage probability of the valve rod, reducing maintenance, and reducing the aging speed of the valve rod while ensuring stable sealing performance.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned patent has the following disadvantages in actual use. Since multiple studs and nuts are used for connection, manual installation and dismounting are required, and the efficiency is low. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the application aims to solve the problem of multiple stud and nut connections, manual installation and dismounting, and low efficiency in the prior art.

[0006] To this end, the technical solution adopted is that the application provides a corrugated pipe connecting device convenient to install and dismount, which comprises a first corrugated pipe, a second corrugated pipe, a first annular connecting plate and a second annular connecting plate. The first annular connecting plate is arranged at the upper end of the first corrugated pipe, and the second annular connecting plate is arranged at the lower end of the second corrugated pipe. The top end of the first annular connecting plate is provided with an annular groove, and the bottom end of the second annular connecting plate is provided with an annular protrusion. The annular protrusion is clamped in the annular groove, and a pressing block is arranged above the second annular connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing ring is arranged on the annular protrusion.

[0008] Preferably, the driving device comprises a power box, a driving motor, a rotating shaft and a sleeve, the power box is arranged on the first annular connecting plate, the driving motor is arranged on the inner wall of the power box, the output shaft of the driving motor is connected with one end of the rotating shaft, the other end of the rotating shaft extends into one end of the sleeve, the guiding keys extending along the length direction are arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, the guiding grooves extending along the length direction are arranged on the inner wall of the sleeve, the guiding keys can slide in the guiding grooves, the other end of the sleeve is connected with the upper end of the rotating tube, the lower end of the rotating tube is threadedly connected with the upper end of the screw rod, and the lower end of the screw rod is connected with the bottom wall of the power box.

[0009] Preferably, the horizontal rod is arranged in the power box, the horizontal opening groove is arranged on the horizontal rod in the horizontal direction, the screw rod passes through the opening groove, the first spring is arranged on the screw rod, one end of the first spring is in contact with the horizontal rod, the other end of the first spring is in contact with the bottom wall of the power box, the opening is arranged on the side wall of the power box, one end of the horizontal rod is connected with one end of the pressing block, the other end of the pressing block extends out of the power box through the opening, the tapered plate is arranged on the outer wall of the lower end of the rotating tube, the protrusion is arranged on the top end of the horizontal rod, and the end, away from the rotating tube, of the tapered plate is in contact with the protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, the fixed block is arranged on the inner wall of the power box, the horizontal sliding groove is arranged on the top end of the fixed block, the sliding block is slidably connected in the sliding groove, the shaft hole in the vertical direction is arranged on the top end of the sliding block, the second spring is arranged on the bottom wall of the shaft hole, one end of the second spring is connected with the bottom wall of the shaft hole, the other end of the second spring is connected with one end of the sliding rod, the other end of the sliding rod is connected with the horizontal rod, the fixed column is arranged on the top end of the fixed block, the fixed column is located between the screw rod and the sliding rod, and the third spring is arranged between the fixed column and the sliding rod.

[0011] Preferably, the end, close to the protrusion, of the tapered plate is chamfered.

[0012] Preferably, the rubber pad is arranged on the bottom end of the pressing block.

[0013] Preferably, the heat dissipation opening is arranged on the side wall of the power box.

[0014] Preferably, the dust filter screen is arranged on the heat dissipation opening.

[0015] Preferably, the maintenance opening is arranged on the top end of the power box, the cover plate is arranged on the maintenance opening, and the cover plate is connected with the power box through the screws.

[0016] The technical solution of this invention has the following advantages: This invention provides a corrugated pipe connection device that is easy to install and disassemble, comprising: a first corrugated pipe, a second corrugated pipe, a first annular connecting plate, and a second annular connecting plate. The first corrugated pipe has a first annular connecting plate at its upper end, and the second corrugated pipe has a second annular connecting plate at its lower end. The first annular connecting plate has an annular groove at its top, and the second annular connecting plate has an annular protrusion at its bottom end, which is fitted into the annular groove. A pressure block is positioned above the second annular connecting plate. The pressure block presses downwards against the second annular connecting plate, pressing the annular protrusion into the annular groove, thus quickly connecting the first and second corrugated pipes. When disassembly is required, the drive motor is started and rotated in the opposite direction, causing the pressure block to first lift upwards and then retract into the power box, completing the disassembly of the first and second corrugated pipes, thereby improving the efficiency of installation and disassembly.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description and the accompanying drawings.

[0018] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive device in this invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide key and guide groove in this invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conical plate and protrusion in this invention;

[0025] Among them, 1-first corrugated pipe, 2-second corrugated pipe, 3-first annular connecting plate, 4-second annular connecting plate, 5-annular groove, 6-annular protrusion, 8-power box, 9-drive motor, 10-rotating shaft, 11-sleeve, 12-guide key, 13-guide groove, 14-rotating pipe, 15-screw, 16-horizontal bar, 17-opening groove, 18-first spring, 19-opening, 20-pressure block, 21-conical plate, 22-protrusion, 23-fixing block, 24-sliding groove, 25-sliding block, 26-shaft hole, 27-second spring, 28-sliding rod, 29-fixing column, 30-third spring, 31-rubber pad, 32-heat dissipation vent, 33-roller, 34-inspection port, 35-cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present 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 of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0028] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] This invention provides a bellows connection device that is easy to install and disassemble, such as... Figures 1-5As shown, it includes: a first corrugated pipe 1, a second corrugated pipe 2, a first annular connecting plate 3, and a second annular connecting plate 4. The first annular connecting plate 3 is provided at the upper end of the first corrugated pipe 1, and the second annular connecting plate 4 is provided at the lower end of the second corrugated pipe 2. An annular groove 5 is provided at the top of the first annular connecting plate 3, and an annular protrusion 6 is provided at the bottom of the second annular connecting plate 4. The annular protrusion 6 is fitted into the annular groove 5. A pressure block 20 is provided above the second annular connecting plate 4. A sealing ring is provided on the annular protrusion 6.

[0031] The device includes a drive unit, which comprises a power box 8, a drive motor 9, a rotating shaft 10, and a sleeve 11. The power box 8 is mounted on the first annular connecting plate 3. The drive motor 9 is mounted on the top of the inner wall of the power box 8. The output shaft of the drive motor 9 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 10. The other end of the rotating shaft 10 extends into one end of the sleeve 11. A guide key 12 extending along the length direction is mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 10. A guide groove 13 extending along the length direction is mounted on the inner wall of the sleeve 11. The guide key 12 can slide within the guide groove 13. The other end of the sleeve 11 is connected to the upper end of the rotating tube 14. The lower end of the rotating tube 14 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the screw 15. The lower end of the screw 15 is connected to the bottom wall of the power box 8.

[0032] A horizontal rod 16 is provided inside the power box 8. A horizontal opening slot 17 is provided on the horizontal rod 16. A screw 15 passes through the opening slot 17. A first spring 18 is sleeved on the screw 15. One end of the first spring 18 contacts the horizontal rod 16, and the other end of the first spring 18 contacts the bottom wall of the power box 8. An opening 19 is provided on the side wall of the power box 8. One end of the horizontal rod 16 is connected to one end of the pressure block 20. The other end of the pressure block 20 extends out of the power box 8 through the opening 19. A tapered plate 21 is provided on the outer wall of the lower end of the rotating tube 14. A protrusion 22 is provided at the top of the horizontal rod 16. The end of the tapered plate 21 away from the rotating tube 14 contacts the protrusion 22.

[0033] A fixing block 23 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the power box 8. A horizontal sliding groove 24 is provided at the top of the fixing block 23. A slider 25 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 24. A vertical shaft hole 26 is provided at the top of the slider 25. A second spring 27 is provided on the bottom wall of the shaft hole 26. One end of the second spring 27 is connected to the bottom wall of the shaft hole 26, and the other end of the second spring 27 is connected to one end of the slide rod 28. The other end of the slide rod 28 is connected to the horizontal rod 16. A fixing post 29 is provided at the top of the fixing block 23. The fixing post 29 is located between the screw 15 and the slide rod 28. The fixing post 29 and the slide rod 28 are connected by a third spring 30.

[0034] The working principle and beneficial technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows: The annular protrusion 6 is fitted into the annular groove 5. The drive motor 9 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 10 to rotate. The rotating shaft 10 drives the sleeve 11 and the rotating tube 14 to rotate. The rotating tube 14 is threadedly driven by the screw 15, causing the rotating tube 14 to rotate and move downward. The rotating tube 14 drives the conical plate 21 to rotate. The end of the conical plate 21 away from the rotating tube 14 disengages from the protrusion 22. Under the elastic force of the third spring 30, the slider 25 slides to the left along the slide groove 24, causing the pressure block 20 to move to the left. After moving out of the power box 8, the rotating tube 14 moves downward, pressing down on the horizontal bar 16 and compressing the first spring 18 and the second spring 27, causing the pressure block 20 to press down on the second annular connecting plate 4, pressing the annular protrusion 6 into the annular groove 5, and quickly connecting the first bellows and the second bellows 2. When disassembly is required, the drive motor 9 is started to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the pressure block 20 to first lift upward and then retract into the power box 8, thus completing the disassembly of the first bellows and the second bellows 2, improving the efficiency of installation and disassembly.

[0035] In one embodiment, the tapered plate 21 has a chamfered end near the protrusion 22 to facilitate sliding contact with the protrusion 22, and a rubber pad 31 is provided at the bottom of the pressure block 20. A heat dissipation vent 32 is provided on the side wall of the power box 8, and a dust filter 33 is provided on the heat dissipation vent 32 to reduce dust entering the power box 8.

[0036] In one embodiment, a maintenance port 34 is provided at the top of the power box 8, and a cover plate 35 is provided on the maintenance port 34. The cover plate 35 is connected to the power box 8 by screws, which facilitates opening the cover plate 35 to repair the components inside the power box 8.

[0037] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A bellows connection device that is easy to install and disassemble, characterized in that, include: The first corrugated pipe (1), the second corrugated pipe (2), the first annular connecting plate (3) and the second annular connecting plate (4) are provided. The first corrugated pipe (1) is provided with the first annular connecting plate (3) at its upper end, and the second corrugated pipe (2) is provided with the second annular connecting plate (4) at its lower end. The first annular connecting plate (3) is provided with an annular groove (5) at its top end, and the second annular connecting plate (4) is provided with an annular protrusion (6) at its bottom end. The annular protrusion (6) is fitted into the annular groove (5). A pressure block (20) is provided above the second annular connecting plate (4). The device includes a drive unit, which includes a power box (8), a drive motor (9), a rotating shaft (10), and a sleeve (11). The power box (8) is provided on the first annular connecting plate (3). The drive motor (9) is provided on the top of the inner wall of the power box (8). The output shaft of the drive motor (9) is connected to one end of the rotating shaft (10). The other end of the rotating shaft (10) extends into one end of the sleeve (11). A guide key (12) extending along the length direction is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (10). A guide groove (13) extending along the length direction is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve (11). The guide key (12) can slide in the guide groove (13). The other end of the sleeve (11) is connected to the upper end of the rotating tube (14). The lower end of the rotating tube (14) is threadedly connected to the upper end of the screw (15). The lower end of the screw (15) is connected to the bottom wall of the power box (8). A horizontal rod (16) is provided inside the power box (8). A horizontal opening slot (17) is provided on the horizontal rod (16). A screw (15) passes through the opening slot (17). A first spring (18) is sleeved on the screw (15). One end of the first spring (18) contacts the horizontal rod (16), and the other end of the first spring (18) contacts the bottom wall of the power box (8). An opening (19) is provided on the side wall of the power box (8). One end of the horizontal rod (16) is connected to one end of the pressure block (20). The other end of the pressure block (20) extends through the opening (19) to the outside of the power box (8). A tapered plate (21) is provided on the outer wall of the lower end of the rotating tube (14). A protrusion (22) is provided at the top of the horizontal rod (16). The end of the tapered plate (21) away from the rotating tube (14) contacts the protrusion (22). A fixing block (23) is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the power box (8). A horizontal sliding groove (24) is provided at the top of the fixing block (23). A slider (25) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (24). A vertical shaft hole (26) is provided at the top of the slider (25). A second spring (27) is provided on the bottom wall of the shaft hole (26). One end of the second spring (27) is connected to the bottom wall of the shaft hole (26). The other end of the second spring (27) is connected to one end of the slide rod (28). The other end of the slide rod (28) is connected to the horizontal rod (16). A fixing post (29) is provided at the top of the fixing block (23). The fixing post (29) is located between the screw (15) and the slide rod (28). The fixing post (29) and the slide rod (28) are connected by a third spring (30).

2. The bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided on the annular protrusion (6).

3. The bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tapered plate (21) is chamfered at one end near the protrusion (22).

4. The bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rubber pad (31) is provided at the bottom of the pressure block (20).

5. A bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power box (8) has a heat dissipation vent (32) on its side wall.

6. A bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A dust filter (33) is provided on the heat dissipation vent (32).

7. The bellows connection device for easy installation and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the power box (8) is provided with an inspection port (34), and a cover plate (35) is provided on the inspection port (34). The cover plate (35) is connected to the power box (8) by screws.

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