Auxiliary installation tool and method for sealing rubber ring of solar evacuated collector tube under water operation

Abstract

The invention discloses an auxiliary mounting tool for a sealing rubber ring of a solar evacuated collector tube under operation with water. The auxiliary mounting tool comprises an air bag, a mounting seat, a limiting ring, an adjusting block, a positioning claw, a threaded pipe, an air pipe, a positioning ring, a movable disc, a threaded sleeve, a piston rod, a connecting rod and a sealing ring. A limiting ring is arranged in the sealing ring. An adjusting block is arranged below the limiting ring. A threaded pipe is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block. A positioning claw is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block. A threaded sleeve is arranged on the outer side of the threaded pipe, a connecting block is arranged on the outer side of the threaded sleeve, and a piston rod is arranged on the outer side of the threaded sleeve. Air pipes are arranged at the bottoms of the sealing rings and the outer sides of the threaded pipes, positioning rings are arranged at the bottoms of the air pipes, and movable discs are arranged in the positioning rings; a series of problems confronted when outdoor workers operate and replace the sealing rubber ring of the solar vacuum tube at present are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of vacuum heat collection tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tools, in particular to a solar energy vacuum heat collection tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool and method under water operation. Background Art

[0002] According to the national energy strategic plan, solar energy, as a new type of renewable energy, has great development prospects. Due to its efficient heat absorption performance and low cost, solar vacuum collector tubes have been widely used in residential and industrial heating systems. However, such collector tubes usually need to be operated in a water environment during maintenance and replacement, which brings new challenges to the installation of sealing rubber rings. Existing installation tools usually cannot be operated in a water environment, and replacement and maintenance can only be performed after the water valve is closed or the water flow stops completely. This operation method brings a series of problems.

[0003] First, the need to close the water valve or drain the water in the pipe before operation leads to maintenance delays, affecting the continuity of the system's heating. Especially in winter or under continuous heating conditions, a heating system that cannot be repaired in time may reduce user comfort and may even cause more serious system failures. Secondly, the system needs to be refilled after draining, which not only wastes water resources but also increases maintenance costs. Therefore, the development of a solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool suitable for water environments can significantly improve maintenance efficiency, reduce heating interruptions, and save water resources.

[0004] This auxiliary tool can be used to replace the sealing rubber ring without interrupting the water supply, thus reducing the impact of maintenance on heating, achieving faster maintenance response, and improving user satisfaction. At the same time, it can also avoid unnecessary waste of water resources, conform to modern water-saving and environmental protection concepts, and have significant ecological and economic benefits. Therefore, the development of sealing rubber ring installation tools suitable for water-related working environments is of great significance to optimizing the maintenance process of solar collector tubes.

[0005] As a key component in solar water heaters, the solar sealing rubber ring not only prevents water leakage, but also maintains the thermal insulation effect and prevents foreign objects from entering the water tank. Since the water temperature inside the solar vacuum tube collector is usually between 40-60°C, special tools are indispensable for efficiently and safely replacing the sealing rubber ring and quickly restoring heating. In order to solve this problem, the present invention designs a water-blocking airbag, which is suitable for water-carrying operation scenarios such as water pipes of various diameters and solar vacuum collector tubes. When using this device, there is no need to shut off the water source or wait for drainage to replace the sealing rubber ring or perform other maintenance, which greatly improves work efficiency, reduces water waste, and ensures the continuous heating capacity of the system.

[0006] The installation tools currently available on the market include extended needle-nosed pliers, flathead screwdrivers, and tool sets designed specifically for installing solar seals. Professional solar water heater maintenance personnel sometimes make their own installation tools to meet specific needs. Existing tools have their own advantages and disadvantages in different scenarios, but they generally have the defects of complex manual operation, low installation accuracy, high risk of water leakage, and inconvenience in use and inability to work under water conditions. Furthermore, prior art tools may cause splashing injuries to operators during the installation of the seal, especially in extreme weather, which may further endanger personnel safety.

[0007] Technical solutions of the prior art

[0008] In the prior art, the installation of the sealing rubber ring of the solar water heater usually relies on manual operation, that is, the installer needs to manually place the sealing rubber ring in the joint gap between the vacuum tube and the header.

[0009] At the same time, the auxiliary tool, the extended needle-nose pliers, performs well in installations in narrow spaces or deep holes. The pointed design makes it easier to grab and manipulate small seals, and the extension provides sufficient leverage to improve the operator's force application conditions. The traditional flathead screwdriver is simple and easy to use when handling larger or tightly fixed seals, easy to carry, and is a standing tool for most families. There are tool sets designed specifically for the installation and maintenance of solar seals on the market. These sets include tool heads of different sizes and shapes to accommodate different seals and operating requirements. A set of multiple specifications can adapt to changing maintenance needs, and the dedicated design improves maintenance efficiency. Some professional solar water heater maintenance workers will make their own installation tools suitable for specific occasions based on their own experience and specific needs. Customized tools can perfectly fit the needs of specific jobs and improve maintenance efficiency and quality.

[0010] Disadvantages of existing technology

[0011] The manual installation method has many shortcomings. First, the manual installation process is cumbersome and requires a high level of technical skills from the installer. Second, due to the limited operating space and difficulty in visual identification, this method can easily lead to loose installation of the sealing rubber ring, posing a risk of water leakage. In addition, during the installation process, the operator is easily splashed with hot water, which may not only wet the clothes, but also cause damage to the skin, affecting the safety and comfort of the operation.

[0012] Extended needle-nose pliers may not be precise enough in some complex operations due to their length, and have limited compatibility with sealing rings of different sizes and shapes.

[0013] When installing a seal, a traditional slotted screwdriver may not be easy to insert into the seal because the head is too wide, and it may cause damage to the fragile seal material.

[0014] A tool kit specifically designed for solar seal installation and repair. The practicality and quality of the tool kit need to be verified. The price may be higher than ordinary tools.

[0015] Customized tools require certain DIY skills and tool-making knowledge, which makes them difficult to promote and use on a large scale.

[0016] Therefore, the above traditional installation methods seriously affect the installation efficiency and reliability of solar water heaters. There is an urgent need for a new method or tool that can simplify the installation process, improve installation accuracy and ensure the safety of installers, so as to improve the efficiency and reliability of the entire installation process.

[0017] The present invention aims to solve a series of problems currently faced by outdoor workers when replacing the sealing rubber rings of solar vacuum tubes. First, the installation process is cumbersome, resulting in low work efficiency. Secondly, due to the poor installation practicality, the operator may be at risk of being burned by hot water during the installation process. In addition, in extremely cold weather, wet clothes will also pose a potential threat to the operator's health. Finally, especially when there is water in the pipeline and it cannot be repaired in time in winter or in a continuous heating environment, the shutdown of the heating system will reduce the comfort of the users and may even cause more serious system failures. Summary of the invention

[0018] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a tool and method for auxiliary installation of solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber rings under water operation, which solves a series of problems currently faced by outdoor workers when operating and replacing solar vacuum tube sealing rubber rings.

[0019] A solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool for water operation, comprising an air bag, a mounting seat, a limit ring, an adjustment block, a positioning claw, a threaded tube, an air pipe, a positioning ring, a movable disk, a threaded sleeve, a piston rod, a connecting rod and a sealing ring;

[0020] A mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the airbag, a sealing ring is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat, a limiting ring is arranged inside the sealing ring, an adjusting block is arranged below the limiting ring, a threaded tube is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block, a positioning claw is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block, a threaded sleeve is arranged at the outside of the threaded sleeve, a connecting block is arranged at the outside of the threaded sleeve, a piston rod is arranged at the outside of the threaded sleeve, an air pipe is arranged at the bottom of the sealing ring and the outside of the threaded pipe, a positioning ring is arranged at the bottom of the air pipe, and a movable disk is arranged inside the positioning ring.

[0021] Preferably, the tool also includes a piston and a water-blocking airbag. The piston is used to ensure a tight fit between the silicone ring and the limit ring, and the water-blocking airbag is used to block the water inside. The rubber ring can be replaced or other maintenance operations can be performed without completely shutting off the water source or waiting for the water to drain, thereby preventing hot water from injuring people and providing additional safety protection for users.

[0022] Preferably, the inner cavity of the positioning ring is rotatably connected to a movable disk.

[0023] Preferably, the airbag is fixed to the mounting seat via a hexagonal inner thread.

[0024] Preferably, the lower surface of the airbag has air holes for allowing air to pass directly from the middle mounting plate and then connect to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose.

[0025] Preferably, the installation method of the solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool is characterized by including the design of a water blocking method, a sealing ring installation method and an inflation method;

[0026] The water blocking method includes the following steps:

[0027] Step S1: correctly place the sealing ring of the solar vacuum collector tube at the predetermined installation position, and ensure that the position and direction of the sealing ring are accurate;

[0028] Step S2: placing a water blocking airbag around the sealing ring and inflating it to a suitable pressure level to ensure that the airbag, the sealing ring and the mounting surface are fully fitted together to form an airtight closed space;

[0029] Step S3: The airbag is fixed to the mounting seat by means of hexagon socket screws. There are air holes on the lower surface of the airbag, and air can directly flow out from the middle mounting plate and then be connected to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose;

[0030] Step S4: Perform the actual installation step of the sealing ring, which needs to be performed according to the specific structure and installation requirements of the solar water heater;

[0031] Step S5: Select a suitable installation method and tool to firmly fix the sealing ring at its installation position;

[0032] Step S6: After the installation of the sealing ring is completed, the installation position should be checked to ensure that the seal has been correctly installed and can play its expected sealing role;

[0033] Step S7: After confirming that the sealing ring is correctly installed, remove the water blocking airbag from the installation position;

[0034] Step S8: Check again to ensure that the sealing ring can perform its sealing function normally to prevent any water and gas leakage and ensure the normal operation and efficiency of the solar water heater system.

[0035] Preferably, the sealing ring installation method

[0036] Step S1: The operator rotates the adjusting rod so that the threaded tube drives the adjusting block to rotate;

[0037] Step S2: The adjusting block drives the positioning claw to move inward or outward to a suitable distance through the connecting rod;

[0038] Step S3: The operator can put the silicone ring on the limiting ring and expand the positioning claws again to make them fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring.

[0039] Preferably, the inflation method comprises the following steps:

[0040] Step S1: The air hole on the positioning claw is made into a piston rod by using the center of the threaded tube, and the piston rod is manually controlled to move forward and backward to achieve precise control of the positioning claw;

[0041] Step S2: Designing the connection port and inflation pipeline between the airbag and the external air cylinder to ensure that the connection is safe and reliable and can meet the inflation requirements of the airbag;

[0042] Step S3: After the design is completed, the inflation scheme is tested and verified, and the inflation scheme is optimized and improved to improve performance and reliability.

[0043] The technical effects of the tool and method for auxiliary installation of sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum heat collecting tube under water operation of the present invention are as follows:

[0044] 1. The invention effectively solves a series of problems currently faced by outdoor workers when replacing the sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum tubes.

[0045] 2. The present invention is extremely practical and can effectively solve the problem of low work efficiency caused by complicated installation process.

[0046] 3. The present invention avoids the risk of workers being burned by hot water during the installation process. In addition, it effectively solves the threat to the health of operators caused by wet clothes in extremely cold weather, and has significant social value.

[0047] 4. The present invention can not only replace the sealing rubber ring without cutting off the water supply, thus reducing the impact of maintenance on the heating effect, but also achieve faster maintenance response and improve user satisfaction. At the same time, it avoids unnecessary waste of water resources, conforms to the modern concept of water conservation and environmental protection, and has significant ecological and economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] Figure 1 It is the general assembly drawing of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the water plugging airbag of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 It is the positioning diagram of the threaded pipe of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 4It is the action diagram of the piston rod of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 5 It is the installation diagram of the positioning gripper of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 6 Open the diagram for positioning of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 7 This is a positioning and closure diagram of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 8 It is an assembly drawing of the present invention.

[0056] Fig. 9 It is a mounting seat diagram of the present invention.

[0057] Fig.10 It is a threaded pipe diagram of the present invention.

[0058] Fig.11 It is a limiting ring diagram of the present invention.

[0059] Fig.12 It is a mechanical structure diagram of the present invention.

[0060] Figure markings: 1-air bag, 2-mounting seat, 3-limiting ring, 4-adjusting block, 5-positioning claw, 6-threaded tube, 7-air pipe, 8-positioning ring, 9-movable disk, 10-threaded sleeve, 11-piston rod, 12-connecting rod, 13-sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are described below so that those skilled in the art can understand the present invention. However, it should be clear that the present invention is not limited to the scope of the specific implementation modes. For those of ordinary skill in the art, as long as various changes are within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined and determined by the attached claims, these changes are obvious, and all inventions and creations utilizing the concept of the present invention are protected.

[0063] A solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool for water operation, comprising an air bag 1, a mounting seat 2, a limiting ring 3, an adjusting block 4, a positioning claw 5, a threaded tube 6, an air pipe 7, a positioning ring 8, a movable disk 9, a threaded sleeve 10, a piston rod 11, a connecting rod 12 and a sealing ring 13;

[0064] A mounting seat 2 is arranged at the bottom of the airbag 1, a sealing ring 13 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat 2, a limiting ring 3 is arranged inside the sealing ring 13, an adjusting block 4 is arranged below the limiting ring 3, a threaded tube 6 is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block 4, a positioning claw 5 is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block 4, a threaded sleeve 10 is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve 6, a connecting block is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve 10, a piston rod is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve 10, an air pipe 7 is arranged at the bottom of the sealing ring 13 and the outside of the threaded tube 6, a positioning ring 8 is arranged at the bottom of the air pipe 7, and a movable disk 9 is arranged inside the positioning ring 8.

[0065] The tool also includes a piston and a water-blocking airbag. The piston is used to ensure a tight fit between the silicone ring and the limiting ring, and the water-blocking airbag is used to block the water inside to prevent hot water from hurting people, thereby providing additional safety protection for users.

[0066] The inner cavity of the positioning ring 8 is rotatably connected to a movable disk 9 .

[0067] The airbag 1 is fixed on the mounting seat 2 via a hexagonal inner thread.

[0068] The lower surface of the air bag 1 is provided with air holes for letting air energy pass directly from the middle mounting plate and then connected to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose.

[0069] Installation method of auxiliary installation tool for sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum collector tube, including water blocking method, sealing ring installation method and inflation method design;

[0070] The water blocking method includes the following steps:

[0071] Step S1: correctly place the sealing ring of the solar vacuum collector tube at the predetermined installation position, and ensure that the position and direction of the sealing ring are accurate;

[0072] Step S2: placing a water blocking airbag around the sealing ring and inflating it to a suitable pressure level to ensure that the airbag, the sealing ring and the mounting surface are fully fitted together to form an airtight closed space;

[0073] Step S3: The airbag is fixed to the mounting seat by means of hexagon socket screws. There are air holes on the lower surface of the airbag, and air can directly flow out from the middle mounting plate and then be connected to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose;

[0074] Step S4: Perform the actual installation step of the sealing ring, which needs to be performed according to the specific structure and installation requirements of the solar water heater;

[0075] Step S5: Select a suitable installation method and tool to firmly fix the sealing ring at its installation position;

[0076] Step S6: After the installation of the sealing ring is completed, the installation position should be checked to ensure that the seal has been correctly installed and can play its expected sealing role;

[0077] Step S7: After confirming that the sealing ring is correctly installed, remove the water blocking airbag from the installation position;

[0078] Step S8: Check again to ensure that the sealing ring can perform its sealing function normally to prevent any water and gas leakage and ensure the normal operation and efficiency of the solar water heater system.

[0079] Sealing ring installation method

[0080] Step S1: The operator rotates the adjusting rod so that the threaded tube drives the adjusting block to rotate;

[0081] Step S2: The adjusting block drives the positioning claw to move inward or outward to a suitable distance through the connecting rod;

[0082] Step S3: The operator can put the silicone ring on the limiting ring and expand the positioning claws again to make them fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring.

[0083] The inflation method comprises the following steps:

[0084] Step S1: The air hole on the positioning claw is made into a piston rod by using the center of the threaded tube, and the piston rod is manually controlled to move forward and backward to achieve precise control of the positioning claw;

[0085] Step S2: Designing the connection port and inflation pipeline between the airbag and the external air cylinder to ensure that the connection is safe and reliable and can meet the inflation requirements of the airbag;

[0086] Step S3: After the design is completed, the inflation scheme is tested and verified, and the inflation scheme is optimized and improved to improve performance and reliability.

[0087] When this embodiment is implemented, the present invention provides a sealing ring auxiliary installation tool, which is particularly suitable for the installation of silicone rings of solar collector tubes. Figure 1As shown, the sealing ring auxiliary installation tool is composed of an airbag, a positioning claw, a threaded tube, a connecting rod, a positioning ring, a movable disk, a threaded sleeve, a piston rod, etc. The overall structure is divided into two parts, the airbag water blocking part and the sealing ring installation part. First, the installation tool is installed in the hole, and the threaded tube drives the adjusting block to rotate by rotating the adjusting rod. The adjusting block drives the positioning claw to move inward or outward by a suitable distance through the connecting rod. Then, the silicone ring can be sleeved on the limiting ring, and the positioning claw is expanded again to make it fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring. The piston rod can be started to contract, so that it pulls the piston to move forward quickly, and the air in the cavity formed by the contact part between the adsorption head and the silicone ring is extracted. The silicone ring is tightly fitted on the limiting ring, thereby achieving the effect of fully controlling the volume of the silicone ring.

[0088] The tool comprises a positioning ring, the inner cavity of which is rotatably connected to a movable disk. The movable disk is designed with evenly distributed slide grooves, and a positioning claw is slidably connected to the slide groove. A limiting ring is provided at the rear of the positioning claw to fix the position of the silicone ring.

[0089] The mounting device further includes a threaded tube, and the adjusting block can be driven to rotate by rotating the threaded tube. The adjusting block is connected to the positioning claw through a connecting rod, so that the positioning claw can be moved inward or outward to a suitable distance. In this way, the user can easily place the silicone ring on the limit ring and expand the positioning claw again to make it fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring.

[0090] In order to ensure a tight fit between the silicone ring and the limiting ring, the device is also equipped with a piston. By pulling the piston, the air in the cavity formed by the contact between the adsorption head and the silicone ring can be extracted, thus forming a vacuum state, so that the silicone ring fits tightly on the limiting ring.

[0091] After completing the above steps, the user can retract the positioning claws by turning the threaded tube again. This will cause the silicone ring to sink toward the middle and reduce its volume, thereby achieving the purpose of safely and conveniently delivering the silicone ring into the collector tube hole and ensuring that the silicone ring effectively fits on the inner wall of the collector tube hole.

[0092] In addition, the design includes a water-blocking airbag at the end. By inflating, the water-blocking airbag can block the water inside to prevent hot water from hurting people, providing additional safety protection for users.

[0093] Water blocking scheme design: This scheme aims to ensure that during the installation of the solar vacuum collector tube sealing ring, a closed space is formed, which is crucial to prevent water and gas from escaping from the solar water heater system at the installation point. Such a closed environment ensures that the sealing ring can effectively perform its sealing function.

[0094] First, place the solar vacuum collector tube sealing ring correctly at the predetermined installation position, and make sure that the position and direction of the sealing ring are accurate. Then, place the water-blocking airbag around the sealing ring and inflate it to the appropriate pressure level to ensure that the airbag fits the sealing ring and the installation surface fully, thus forming an airtight closed space.

[0095] like Figure 2 As shown, the airbag is fixed to the mounting seat by means of hexagon socket screws. There are air holes on the lower surface of the airbag, and air can directly pass out from the middle mounting plate and then connect to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose.

[0096] Next, proceed to the actual installation steps of the sealing ring. This process needs to be carried out according to the specific structure and installation requirements of the solar water heater. Choose the appropriate installation method and tools, fix the sealing ring firmly in it, and check the installation position to ensure that the sealing ring has been correctly installed and can play its expected sealing role. After the installation of the sealing ring is completed, use it.

[0097] Finally, after confirming that the seal ring is installed correctly, remove the water blocking airbag from the installation location. At this time, it should be checked again to ensure that the seal ring can perform its sealing function normally, prevent any water and gas leakage, and ensure the normal operation and efficiency of the solar water heater system.

[0098] Design of sealing ring installation scheme: This scheme aims to ensure the stability and sealing effect of the sealing ring during installation. The size of the sealing ring is reduced by sucking the inner ring of the sealing ring with air pressure for installation, and the size of the sealing ring is enlarged and reduced by the rotation control of the connecting rod mechanism.

[0099] Specifically, the installation method includes the following steps: First, the operator rotates the adjustment rod so that the threaded tube drives the adjustment block to rotate. Then, the adjustment block drives the positioning claw to move inward or outward to a suitable distance through the connecting rod. Then, the operator can put the silicone ring on the limit ring and expand the positioning claw again to make it fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring.

[0100] like Figure 3 As shown, the movement of the threaded tube is restricted by the threaded sleeve. Specifically, when the threaded tube rotates, the threaded sleeve does not rotate with the threaded tube due to the specific joint design with the threaded sleeve. This mechanism effectively realizes the positioning function of the threaded tube. Furthermore, the threaded tube is designed as an internal hollow structure, so that the piston rod can reciprocate along the axial direction inside the threaded tube. This movement mechanism allows the system to perform inflation and deflation operations, thereby controlling the expansion and contraction of the sealing ring installed on the limit ring to adapt to different working conditions or achieve the adjustment of the sealing effect.

[0101] The positioning function of the threaded tube is effectively realized. Furthermore, the threaded tube is designed as an internal hollow structure, so that the piston rod can reciprocate along the axis direction inside the threaded tube. This movement mechanism allows the system to perform inflation and deflation operations, thereby controlling the expansion and contraction of the sealing ring installed on the limit ring to adapt to different working conditions or achieve the adjustment of the sealing effect.

[0102] Then, the telescopic rod can be retracted to pull the piston forward quickly. This action extracts the air in the cavity formed by the contact between the suction head and the silicone ring, so that the silicone ring fits tightly on the limit ring. This step achieves a full limit effect on the silicone ring.

[0103] By fitting the silicone ring tightly onto the limiting ring and adjusting the adjusting rod to shrink the positioning claw, the corresponding silicone ring is driven to be recessed toward the middle and reduce its volume. This mechanism ultimately achieves the effect of safely and conveniently inserting the silicone ring into the collector tube hole.

[0104] In summary, the solar water heater sealing ring auxiliary installation scheme of the present invention ensures the stability and sealing of the sealing ring during the installation process through precise mechanical control and air pressure regulation, improves installation efficiency, and reduces operational difficulty.

[0105] Inflation scheme design: This scheme aims to ensure that the gas can effectively drive the piston movement. Its core components include two structures that need to be inflated and deflated: the positioning claw suction and release structure and the air bag. The air hole on the positioning claw is made into a piston rod by the center of the threaded tube, and the piston rod is manually controlled to move forward and backward to achieve precise control of the positioning claw. In addition, the connection port and inflation pipeline between the air bag and the external air cylinder are designed to ensure safe and reliable connection and meet the inflation requirements of the air bag. After the design was completed, the inflation scheme was tested and verified, and the inflation scheme was optimized and improved to improve performance and reliability.

[0106] like Figure 4 The action of the piston rod is shown, with arrows showing its forward and backward movement. During the piston rod retraction phase, the air hole in the positioning claw shrinks the seal by suction, so that the movable disk can be inserted into the hole for positioning. Subsequently, the gas is released, allowing the seal to return to its original shape. When the piston rod is in the compressed state, the positioning claw exhausts the air, releasing the seal into the groove and fixing it in the groove by rotating the movable disk.

[0107] The air hole on the positioning claw is made into a piston rod by the center of the threaded tube, and the piston rod is manually controlled to move forward and backward. This design has been carefully considered and planned, including the structure, size, material and other aspects of the piston rod to ensure that it meets the expected functions and requirements. When selecting the materials of the various components of the piston rod, such as the piston, seals, etc., materials with sufficient strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance should be selected. The selection of these materials is crucial to ensure the reliability and durability of the piston rod.

[0108] like Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the installation and positioning mechanism of the positioning claw is designed as a precise linkage system. The upper end of the positioning claw is connected to a connecting rod, and four connecting rods are synchronously connected to an adjustment block. This structure makes it possible for the four connecting rods to swing simultaneously when the threaded tube undergoes rotation, thereby driving the four positioning claws to move synchronously. This synchronous movement ensures the accuracy of positioning and the coordination of operation.

[0109] Furthermore, the lower end of each positioning claw is connected to a limit ring, which is designed with air holes, which are connected to corresponding interfaces on the mounting seat through hoses. The air holes on the mounting seat eventually lead to the center of the threaded tube. The design of this passage allows the system to be inflated and deflated by manually pushing the piston rod, thereby controlling the position adjustment of the positioning claw and the pressure change of the sealing ring on the limit ring to adapt to different working requirements or environmental conditions.

[0110] like Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the opening and closing of the positioning claw is achieved by rotating the threaded tube. When the user rotates the threaded tube in a clockwise direction, the adjustment block at the end of the threaded tube moves accordingly, and this movement causes the connecting rod connected to the adjustment block to rotate. The rotation of this connecting rod further pushes the positioning claw to move toward the outer ring, thereby smoothly sending the sealing ring into the preset groove.

[0111] On the contrary, when the user rotates the threaded tube counterclockwise, the adjustment block at the end of the threaded tube drives the connecting rod to rotate again, but at this time the movement of the connecting rod is to push the positioning claw toward the inner circle, causing the positioning claw to move inward and shrink the sealing ring, thereby releasing or adjusting the position of the sealing ring.

[0112] In this design, the interaction and precise mechanical coordination between the threaded tube, the adjustment block, the connecting rod, and the positioning claws ensure that the sealing ring can be accurately moved to the specified position and effectively contracted and released from the groove. This structure is not only easy to operate, but also can achieve fast and accurate position adjustment and installation or removal of the sealing ring, greatly improving the operating efficiency and flexibility of the equipment.

[0113] The specific design steps are as follows:

[0114] Step 1: Select the inner diameter size of the common type of sealing ring. The present invention takes the Φ47mm sealing ring as the design standard. The distance between the sealing ring and the entrance is about 100mm. The tool designed this time can move between 90-110mm to meet the installation requirements. The size of each part will be designed in order from large to small.

[0115] Step 2: Design the positioning ring into a stepped shape, with the diameters of the three circles being 64mm, 58mm, and 52mm respectively.

[0116] Step 3: The outer diameter of the movable plate is designed with reference to the inner diameter of the minimum circle of the positioning ring. The outer diameter is 50mm, the inner diameter is 46mm, and the total length is 100mm. Four evenly distributed rectangular grooves are designed on the bottom surface to place the positioning claws. Each groove is 13mm long, 4mm wide, 2mm deep, and 10mm away from the center of the bottom circle. Similarly, two rectangular grooves are designed on the top surface to connect the bracket. The grooves are 8mm long, 2mm wide, 10mm deep, and 18mm away from the center of the circle.

[0117] Step 4: The outer diameter of the mounting base is designed with reference to the outer diameter of the movable disk, with an outer diameter of 50mm and a total length of 20mm. First, four evenly distributed rectangular grooves are designed in the upper half of the cylinder, with a length of 15mm, a width of 7mm, and a depth of 10mm. Next, two countersunk hexagonal holes with a size of M4 and a center distance of 40mm are designed on the lower end face of the mounting base. Similarly, two countersunk hexagonal holes with a size of M4 and a center distance of 20mm are designed on the upper end face. Finally, a threaded hole with an inner diameter of 5mm and a depth of 17mm is designed in the center of the bottom surface of the mounting base to connect the airbag inflation hole, and a hole with a diameter of 4mm is designed on the side to connect the inflation tube.

[0118] Step 5: The outer diameter and length of the threaded tube are designed with reference to the corresponding dimensions of the movable disk. The upper and lower end faces are 10mm in diameter and 100mm in length, and the outer surface is threaded. Four evenly distributed circular holes with a diameter of 1mm are designed on the bottom surface for subsequent connection with the adjustment block. A cylinder with a height of 10mm and a diameter of 8mm is first designed on the upper end surface, and then a handle with a length of 30mm, a width of 4mm, and a height of 2mm is designed on the end surface of the cylinder to form an adjustment rod for manual rotation of the threaded tube. A circular hole with a depth of 15mm and a diameter of 4mm is designed on the top of the handle for subsequent processing of the piston mechanism.

[0119] The design dimensions of the threaded casing are designed with reference to the outer diameter of the threaded pipe, with an inner diameter of 12mm and a height of 9mm, and threads are processed on the inner surface.

[0120] Step 6: The design dimensions of the bracket end refer to the threaded tube adjustment rod part, and design a bracket top with a length of 40mm and a center hole diameter of 8mm. Then, based on the dimensions of the two rectangular slides on the top surface of the movable plate, design two bracket feet with a length of 8mm, a width of 2mm, and a height of 40mm.

[0121] Step 7: The design dimensions of the adjustment block refer to the bottom of the threaded tube. The surface is designed to be a square with a diagonal length of 20mm and a height of 2mm. Then, 4 through holes with a diameter of 1mm are designed on the surface, and the hole distance from the center diameter is 3.5mm for connecting the movable plate. Then, 4 through holes with a diameter of 1mm are designed at the four corners 17mm away from the center of the circle to connect the connecting rod.

[0122] Step 8: The design dimensions of the connecting rod refer to the holes around the adjusting block. Two cylinders with a diameter of 1mm and a height of 2mm are designed at both ends of each connecting rod to connect the adjusting block and the positioning claw respectively.

[0123] Step 9: The design dimensions of the positioning claws are designed with reference to the movable disk and the connecting rod. First, according to the dimensions of the slide groove on the bottom of the movable disk, a cuboid with a length of 6mm, a width of 5mm, and a height of 4mm is designed. A 2mm groove is designed in the middle to match the slide groove on the bottom of the movable disk. Then a hole with a diameter of 1mm and a depth of 2mm is designed on the upper surface to connect with the connecting rod.

[0124] Step 10: The design dimensions of the limit ring refer to the positioning claw and the sealing ring. The length and width of the lower surface of the positioning claw are designed to be 6mm, 5mm, and the height and the arc of the contact surface with the sealing ring are designed according to the thickness and inner diameter of the sealing ring.

[0125] The invention uses Q235 in the manufacture of a bracket, a movable plate, a positioning ring, a limiting ring, a mounting seat, a positioning claw, a connecting rod, a piston rod, a connecting block and an adjusting block. 45 steel is used to process a threaded pipe and a threaded sleeve.

[0126] Alternatives

[0127] One possible solution is to use a servo motor to control the mechanical gripper through electromagnetic force, thereby achieving the scaling of the sealing ring. However, this solution still needs to consider the possible damage to the sealing ring caused by the mechanical gripper and the waterproof measures of the motor structure.

[0128] Key points of the present invention

[0129] Key points: The airbag and installation tool are combined to form an efficient operation mode. The designed seal ring installation device can also complete the replacement of the seal ring under water operation, the replacement efficiency of the seal ring is higher, and the installation device structure is simple. The high temperature water in the solar pipe will not hurt the staff, and the work efficiency and safety of the staff will be improved, meeting the current society's humanistic care for outdoor workers.

[0130] Desired protection point: Control the airbag by controlling the air pressure.

Claims

1. A solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool for water-related operations, characterized in that: It comprises an air bag (1), a mounting seat (2), a limiting ring (3), an adjusting block (4), a positioning claw (5), a threaded tube (6), an air pipe (7), a positioning ring (8), a movable disk (9), a threaded sleeve (10), a piston rod (11), a connecting rod (12) and a sealing ring (13); A mounting seat (2) is arranged at the bottom of the airbag (1), a sealing ring (13) is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat (2), a limiting ring (3) is arranged inside the sealing ring (13), an adjusting block (4) is arranged below the limiting ring (3), a threaded tube (6) is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block (4), a positioning claw (5) is arranged at the bottom of the adjusting block (4), a threaded sleeve (10) is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve (6), a connecting block is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve (10), a piston rod is arranged on the outside of the threaded sleeve (10), an air pipe (7) is arranged at the bottom of the sealing ring (13) and the outside of the threaded tube (6), a positioning ring (8) is arranged at the bottom of the air pipe (7), and a movable disk (9) is arranged inside the positioning ring (8).

2. The auxiliary installation tool for sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum collector tube under water operation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tool also includes a piston and a water-blocking airbag. The piston is used to ensure a tight fit between the silicone ring and the limiting ring, and the water-blocking airbag is used to block the water inside to prevent hot water from hurting people, thereby providing additional safety protection for users.

3. The auxiliary installation tool for sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum collector tube under water operation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The inner cavity of the positioning ring (8) is rotatably connected to a movable disk (9).

4. The auxiliary installation tool for sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum collector tube under water operation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The airbag (1) is fixed on the mounting seat (2) via a hexagonal inner thread.

5. The auxiliary installation tool for sealing rubber ring of solar vacuum collector tube under water operation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lower surface of the air bag (1) is provided with air holes for allowing air to pass directly from the middle installation plate and then be connected to the air cylinder outside the installation tool through a hose.

6. The installation method of the auxiliary installation tool for the sealing rubber ring of the solar vacuum collector tube is characterized in that: Including water blocking method, sealing ring installation method and inflation method design; The water blocking method comprises the following steps: Step S1: correctly place the sealing ring of the solar vacuum collector tube at the predetermined installation position, and ensure that the position and direction of the sealing ring are accurate; Step S2: placing a water blocking airbag around the sealing ring and inflating it to a suitable pressure level to ensure that the airbag, the sealing ring and the mounting surface are fully fitted together to form an airtight closed space; Step S3: The airbag is fixed to the mounting seat by means of hexagon socket screws. There are air holes on the lower surface of the airbag, and air can directly flow out from the middle mounting plate and then be connected to the air cylinder outside the mounting tool through a hose; Step S4: Perform the actual installation step of the sealing ring, which needs to be performed according to the specific structure and installation requirements of the solar water heater; Step S5: Select a suitable installation method and tool to firmly fix the sealing ring at its installation position; Step S6: After the installation of the sealing ring is completed, the installation position should be checked to ensure that the seal has been correctly installed and can play its expected sealing role; Step S7: After confirming that the sealing ring is correctly installed, remove the water blocking airbag from the installation position; Step S8: Check again to ensure that the sealing ring can perform its sealing function normally to prevent any water and gas leakage and ensure the normal operation and efficiency of the solar water heater system.

7. The method for installing the solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sealing ring installation method Step S1: The operator rotates the adjusting rod so that the threaded tube drives the adjusting block to rotate; Step S2: The adjusting block drives the positioning claw to move inward or outward to a suitable distance through the connecting rod; Step S3: The operator can put the silicone ring on the limiting ring and expand the positioning claws again to make them fully contact with the inner wall of the silicone ring.

8. The method for installing the solar vacuum collector tube sealing rubber ring auxiliary installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inflation method comprises the following steps: Step S1: The air hole on the positioning claw is made into a piston rod by using the center of the threaded tube, and the piston rod is manually controlled to move forward and backward to achieve precise control of the positioning claw; Step S2: Designing the connection port and inflation pipeline between the airbag and the external air cylinder to ensure that the connection is safe and reliable and can meet the inflation requirements of the airbag; Step S3: After the design is completed, the inflation scheme is tested and verified, and the inflation scheme is optimized and improved to improve performance and reliability.

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