Full-flow fluid connector

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of fluid connector, specifically relates to full-flow fluid connector, when using, can rotate ball valve control liquid on-off, connector is used for and external pipe fitting is connected, is provided with connecting block on the connecting disc, when connecting, the connecting block of one full-flow fluid connector is inserted into the connecting groove of another one to carry out installation. After the convex on the connecting block and the connecting groove are matched, the connecting block needs to be rotated to complete the close fixing with the connecting groove, at this time, the push rod is also arranged in the connecting groove. In the initial state, the push rod keeps the pop-up state, at this time, the ball enters the clamping section of the limiting rod under the support of the push rod, thereby preventing the pushing section of the push rod from sliding out of the limiting groove of the handle to prevent opening the ball valve, only when the convex of the connecting block is completely matched with the connecting groove to push the push rod to slide, so that the ball enters the end with smaller cross-section height of the push rod to release the limitation of the limiting rod and the ball valve, so that the liquid passes normally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fluid connectors, and more particularly to full-flow fluid connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Full-flow fluid connectors are devices capable of handling all liquid flows and are typically used in industries such as petroleum, chemical, and environmental protection where large volumes of liquid need to be transferred.

[0003] The main advantage of this connector is its improved efficiency, as it allows all liquids to pass through simultaneously without reducing the overall system efficiency due to blockage in any area. Furthermore, it offers excellent sealing and corrosion resistance, maintaining stable operation even under high temperature and pressure conditions.

[0004] Full-flow fluid connectors typically consist of two or more mating joints, which are connected to the oil pipes or pipelines that need to be connected. The joints have internal sealing gaskets that allow the two joints to be tightly connected, thereby achieving efficient fluid transfer. The inside of the joints is bent and locked to prevent excessive bending, so as to ensure the stability of fluid pressure and flow.

[0005] Existing full-flow fluid connectors require high-flow-rate connectors at the coolant distribution unit input of liquid cooling systems. Traditional connector connection methods are not convenient enough, have excessive connection force, and high flow resistance. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a full-flow fluid connector that employs a symmetrical quick-connect design with a ball valve and incorporates an interlocking mechanism to achieve a safe and reliable connection.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a full-flow fluid connector, including a valve body and an interlocking assembly for controlling fluid flow. The valve body includes a valve body, a connector, a ball valve, a connecting disc, a connecting block, and a handle. A spherical cavity is provided inside the valve body. The connector is connected to the valve body and located on one side of the valve body. The ball valve is rotatably disposed within the spherical cavity, and rotating the ball valve controls the opening and closing of the valve body. The connecting disc has a connecting groove and is fixedly connected to the valve body and located on the side away from the connector. The connecting block has a protrusion that matches the connecting groove and is fixedly connected to the connecting disc and located on one side of the connecting groove.

[0008] The interlocking assembly includes a handle, a push rod, a first spring, a ball bearing, and a limiting rod. The handle is fixed to the ball valve and rotates with it. The handle has a limiting groove, and a sliding groove is provided at the end of the connecting groove. The push rod is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The first spring is disposed in the sliding groove and abuts against the push rod. The cross-sectional height of the push rod decreases from the end near the first spring to the other end. The limiting rod has a locking section and a pushing section. The pushing section can slide into the limiting groove to be in the locked position and slide out of the limiting groove to be in the unlocked position. A channel is provided between the limiting rod and the push rod, and the ball bearing can slide into the locking section in the channel to be in the locked position and disengage from the locking section to be in the unlocked position.

[0009] The valve body also includes an actuator, which is connected to the handle.

[0010] The ball valve and the valve body are also designed with a gasket to reduce friction.

[0011] The ball valve and the valve body are also designed with a gasket to reduce friction.

[0012] The connector and the valve body can rotate relative to each other.

[0013] The push section has a cross-sectional shape that is high in the middle and low at both ends, with the two ends used to contact the limiting groove so that the push section can be pushed out of the limiting groove by rotating the ball valve.

[0014] The limiting rod is pressurized by a second spring to abut against the ball valve.

[0015] The interlocking assembly further includes a third limiting rod, which is used to slide out from the connecting plate to limit the connecting block when the pushing section is in the unlocked position, and is also used to push back from the connecting plate by the elastic force of a third spring to release the limitation on the connecting block when the pushing section is in the locked position.

[0016] The valve body is provided with a sliding control rod. When locked, the sliding control rod moves downward to push out the third limiting rod; when unlocked, the sliding control rod exits the cavity where the third limiting rod is located.

[0017] The connecting block also has a slot that matches the third limiting rod.

[0018] The present invention relates to a full-flow fluid connector, wherein the valve body has a liquid flow passage and a spherical cavity is provided in the passage. The ball valve has a through hole, and the ball valve is positioned in the spherical cavity, thereby controlling the flow of liquid by rotating the ball valve. The connector head is used to connect to external pipe fittings, and the connecting plate is used to mate with another identical full-flow fluid connector. Specifically, the connecting plate has a connecting block. During connection, the connecting block of one full-flow fluid connector can be inserted into the connecting groove of another for installation. To prevent liquid leakage caused by opening the valve before complete connection, this application also includes an interlocking component. After the protrusion on the connecting block mates with the connecting groove, the connecting plate needs to be rotated... The connecting block is tightly fixed to the connecting groove. At this time, the push rod is also provided in the connecting groove. In the initial state, the push rod is in the pop-out state. At this time, the ball is supported by the push rod and enters the locking section of the limiting rod, thereby preventing the pushing section of the push rod from sliding out of the limiting groove of the handle and preventing the ball valve from opening. Only when the protrusion of the connecting block is completely in contact with the connecting groove to push the push rod to slide, so that the ball enters the end of the push rod with a smaller cross-sectional height, can the restriction on the limiting rod be released. Then, the ball valve can be opened by rotating the ball valve and pushing the pushing section out of the limiting groove, allowing the liquid to pass normally, thereby preventing leakage caused by loose connection. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram showing the separation of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a connection structure diagram of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the center line of the handle.

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of detail A.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the connecting groove.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the center line of the third limiting rod.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection groove after the connection of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention.

[0028] Valve body 103, connector 104, ball valve 105, connecting plate 106, connecting block 107, handle 108, spherical cavity 109, connecting groove 110, protrusion 111, push rod 113, first spring 114, ball 116, limit rod 117, limit groove 118, slide groove 119, snap-fit ​​section 120, push section 121, channel 122, actuator 123, washer 124, sealing ring 125, second spring 126, third limit rod 127, third spring 128, sliding control rod 129, snap-fit ​​groove 130. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 8 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram showing the separation of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a connection structure diagram of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the center line of the handle. Figure 5 yes Figure 4A magnified view of detail A. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the connecting groove. Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the full-flow fluid connector of the present invention along the center line of the third limiting rod. Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection groove after the connection of the two full-flow fluid connectors of the present invention. This invention provides a full-flow fluid connector, including a valve body and an interlocking assembly for controlling fluid flow. The valve body includes a valve body 103, a connector 104, a ball valve 105, a connecting plate 106, a connecting block 107, and a handle 108. A spherical cavity 109 is provided within the valve body 103. The connector 104 is connected to the valve body 103 and located on one side of the valve body 103. The ball valve 105 is rotatably disposed within the spherical cavity 109, and rotating the ball valve 105 controls the opening and closing of the valve body 103. The connecting plate 106 has a connecting groove 110 and is fixedly connected to the valve body 103, located on the side away from the connector 104. The connecting block 107 has a protrusion 111 that matches the connecting groove 110 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 106, located on one side of the connecting groove 110. The interlocking assembly includes a handle 108 and a push rod 108. 13. A first spring 114, a ball bearing 116, and a limiting rod 117; the handle 108 is fixed to the ball valve 105 and rotates with the ball valve 105; the handle 108 has a limiting groove 118; a sliding groove 119 is provided at the end of the connecting groove 110; the push rod 113 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 119; the first spring 114 is disposed in the sliding groove 119 and abuts against the push rod 113; the push rod 113... The cross-sectional height decreases from one end near the first spring 114 to the other end. The limiting rod 117 has a locking section 120 and a pushing section 121. The pushing section 121 can slide into the limiting groove 118 to be in the locked position and slide out of the limiting groove 118 to be in the unlocked position. A channel 122 is provided between the limiting rod 117 and the push rod 113. The ball 116 can slide into the locking section 120 in the channel 122 to be in the locked position and disengage from the locking section 120 to be in the unlocked position.

[0032] In this embodiment, the valve body 103 has a liquid flow passage, and a spherical cavity 109 is provided in the passage. The ball valve 105 has a through hole and is placed in the spherical cavity 109, so that the flow of liquid can be controlled by rotating the ball valve 105. The connector 104 is used to connect with external pipe fittings, and the connecting plate 106 is used to mate with another identical full-flow fluid connector. Specifically, the connecting plate 106 is provided with a connecting block 107. During connection, the connecting block 107 of one full-flow fluid connector can be inserted into the connecting groove 110 of another for installation. To avoid liquid leakage caused by opening the valve without a complete connection, this application also provides the interlocking component. After the protrusion 111 on the connecting block 107 mates with the connecting groove 110, the connecting block 107 needs to be rotated to complete the tight connection with the connecting groove 110. The connection is securely fixed. At this time, the push rod 113 is also provided in the connecting groove 110, so that in the initial state, the push rod 113 is kept in the pop-out state. At this time, the ball 116 enters the locking section 120 of the limiting rod 117 under the support of the push rod 113, thereby preventing the pushing section 121 of the push rod 113 from sliding out of the limiting groove 118 of the handle 108 to prevent the ball valve 105 from opening. Only when the protrusion 111 of the connecting block 107 is completely in contact with the connecting groove 110 to push the push rod 113 to slide, so that the ball 116 enters the end of the push rod 113 with a smaller cross-sectional height, so that the restriction on the limiting rod 117 can be released. Then, the pushing section 121 can be pushed out of the limiting groove 118 by rotating the ball valve 105 to open the ball valve 105, so that the liquid can pass normally, thereby preventing leakage caused by loose connection.

[0033] The valve body also includes an actuator 123, which is connected to the handle 108. The valve actuator 123 is a device for converting control signals into the mechanical force or torque required to operate the valve. It can use various energy sources, including electricity, gas, liquid, or heat. In many applications, the valve actuator 123 is typically used in conjunction with position sensors and regulators to provide precise position control and feedback, ensuring the valve's efficiency and reliability. Valve actuators 123 can be classified into various types, such as electric actuators 123, pneumatic actuators 123, hydraulic actuators 123, and electromagnetic actuators 123, and can be selected according to specific needs.

[0034] The ball valve 105 and the valve body 103 are designed with a washer 124 to reduce friction. The washer 124 can reduce the friction of the ball valve 105 during rotation, making it more convenient to use.

[0035] A sealing ring 125 is provided between the connector 104 and the valve body 103. The sealing ring 125 can increase the sealing between the connector 104 and the valve body 103 and prevent liquid leakage.

[0036] The connector 104 and the valve body 103 are rotatable relative to each other. The connector 104 can rotate relative to the valve body 103 to facilitate adjustment of the working angle of the external pipe fitting.

[0037] The push section 121 has a cross-sectional shape that is high in the middle and low at both ends. The two ends are used to contact the limiting groove 118 so that the push section 121 can be pushed out of the limiting groove 118 by rotating the ball valve 105. Specific shapes include triangular cross-sections, semi-circular cross-sections, elliptical cross-sections, etc., which can facilitate the push section 121 being pushed out of the limiting groove 118 by contacting the two ends of the cross-section when rotating the ball valve 105.

[0038] The limiting rod 117 is pressurized by the second spring 126 to abut against the ball valve 105. By setting the second spring 126, the limiting rod 117 can be held against the ball valve 105, so that it can automatically spring into the limiting groove 118 when returning to the locked state.

[0039] The interlocking assembly further includes a third limiting rod 127. The third limiting rod 127 is used to slide out from the connecting plate 106 to limit the connecting block 107 when the pushing section 121 is in the unlocked position, and is also used to retract from the connecting plate 106 by the elastic force of the third spring 128 to release the limitation on the connecting block 107 when the pushing section 121 is in the locked position. To prevent the connecting block 107 from loosening during operation, this application also provides a third limiting rod 127, which can slide out from the opening on the connecting plate 106 in the unlocked working state to limit the connecting block 107, and in the locked position, the third limiting rod 127 can retract under the elastic force of the third spring 128 to facilitate disengagement.

[0040] The valve body 103 is equipped with a sliding control rod 129. In the locked position, the sliding control rod 129 moves downward to push out the third limiting rod 127; in the unlocked position, the sliding control rod 129 exits the cavity where the third limiting rod 127 is located. The sliding control rod 129 facilitates pushing the third limiting rod 127.

[0041] The connecting block 107 also has a slot 130 that matches the third limiting rod 127. The slot 130 allows the connecting block 107 to better cooperate with the third limiting rod 127.

[0042] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that implementing all or part of the above-described embodiments and making equivalent changes in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A full-flow fluid connector, characterized in that, The device includes a valve body and interlocking components for controlling fluid flow. The valve body includes a valve body, a connector, a ball valve, a connecting disc, and a connecting block. The valve body has a spherical cavity. The connector is connected to the valve body and located on one side of the valve body. The ball valve is rotatably disposed within the spherical cavity. Rotating the ball valve controls the opening and closing of the valve body. The connecting disc has a connecting groove. The connecting disc is fixedly connected to the valve body and located on the side away from the connector. The connecting block has a protrusion that matches the connecting groove. The connecting block is fixedly connected to the connecting disc and located on one side of the connecting groove. The interlocking assembly includes a handle, a push rod, a first spring, a ball bearing, and a limiting rod. The handle is fixed to the ball valve and rotates with it. The handle has a limiting groove, and a sliding groove is provided at the end of the connecting groove. The push rod is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The first spring is disposed in the sliding groove and abuts against the push rod. The cross-sectional height of the push rod decreases from the end near the first spring to the other end. The limiting rod has a locking section and a pushing section. The pushing section can slide into the limiting groove to be in the locked position and slide out of the limiting groove to be in the unlocked position. A channel is provided between the limiting rod and the push rod, and the ball bearing can slide into the locking section in the channel to be in the locked position and disengage from the locking section to be in the unlocked position.

2. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body also includes an actuator, which is connected to the handle.

3. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A gasket to reduce friction is also provided between the ball valve and the valve body.

4. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided between the connector and the valve body.

5. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The connector and the valve body can rotate relative to each other.

6. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the pushing section is high in the middle and low at both ends, with the two ends used to contact the limiting groove so that the pushing section can be pushed out of the limiting groove by rotating the ball valve.

7. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting rod is pressurized by a second spring to abut against the ball valve.

8. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The interlocking assembly also includes a third limiting rod, which is used to slide out from the connecting plate to limit the connecting block when the pushing section is in the unlocked position, and is also used to push back from the connecting plate by the elastic force of a third spring to release the limitation on the connecting block when the pushing section is in the locked position.

9. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The valve body is provided with a sliding control rod. When in the locked position, the sliding control rod moves downward to push out the third limiting rod; when in the unlocked position, the sliding control rod exits the cavity where the third limiting rod is located.

10. The full-flow fluid connector as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting block also has a slot that matches the third limiting rod.

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