Medium filling device and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a medium filling device and a using method thereof. The medium filling device comprises a supporting unit used for containing a connector. The supporting unit is provided with a locking mechanism used for locking the connector, a limiting mechanism used for limiting a sealing screw screwed out of the connector, a screwing-in mechanism used for screwing the sealing screw into the connector, and a filling mechanism used for filling the connector with a medium. And the limiting mechanism and the filling mechanism are respectively communicated with the screwing-in mechanism. According to the invention, rapid positioning and locking of the connector are realized, the operation process is simplified, and the working efficiency is improved; the connector filling device is simple in structure, convenient to operate, capable of being matched with an oil filling pump or a glue filling machine to fill a connector, simple in filling process, convenient to operate, high in filling speed and high in efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of watertight connectors, and in particular is a medium filling device and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of marine survey technology, the depth of underwater operations continues to increase, and connectors used in underwater equipment face huge deep-sea pressure. In order to solve the problem of limited pressure bearing capacity of watertight connectors at great depths, it is usually designed to balance the pressure of connectors by filling oil or glue inside the connector shell, so as to improve the use depth and environmental adaptability of watertight connectors.

[0003] In practical applications, the process of filling connectors with oil or glue is mostly done on-site, requiring the filling equipment to be flexible and lightweight. Existing connector filling equipment is mostly fixed special filling equipment, which is large in size, heavy in weight, inconvenient to carry, and not conducive to on-site operations.

[0004] For example, a Chinese invention patent with authorization announcement number CN110474219 B discloses an oil filling tool for an oil-sealed electric connector, which includes an oil filling cylinder, a guide rod and a pressurizing piston. One end of the oil filling cylinder is provided with an electric connector connection structure for connecting to the shell of the oil-sealed electric connector, the guide rod is provided with a plug connection structure for connecting to the plug of the oil-sealed electric connector, the pressurizing piston uses the oil filling cylinder as a cylinder body, and the middle part of the pressurizing piston is provided with a through hole that cooperates with the guide rod in a seal.

[0005] The above-mentioned prior art solves the problem that the oil filling equipment for electrical connectors in the prior art is large in size and weight and inconvenient to carry, but has the following disadvantages: 1. The oil filling cylinder is fixed to the connector housing by screws, which makes the connection operation complicated and the disassembly and assembly inconvenient; 2. When filling oil, the plug is located inside the housing. The guide rod needs to be connected to the plug through a thread, and then the pressurizing piston is installed and pushed to fill oil. Finally, the plug is pulled to seal the oil filling hole. There are many steps in the use process, and the components need to be disassembled repeatedly, which is inconvenient to operate; 3. The oil in the oil filling cylinder automatically flows into the housing of the oil-sealed electrical connector under the action of gravity. Therefore, it is only applicable to connectors with the oil filling hole set at the top of the connector, and the scope of application is small; 4. After the oil filling is completed, the oil is compressed by the pressurized piston, and the pressure cannot be accurately controlled, resulting in poor filling effect.

[0006] Therefore, how to effectively solve the above shortcomings is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0007] In view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned background technology, the present invention proposes a medium filling device and a method of using the same, which solves the problems of cumbersome installation and disassembly operations between the oil filling cylinder and the connector, inconvenient operation during the oil filling process, small scope of application, and poor filling effect due to the inability to accurately control the pressure by compressing the oil through a pressurizing piston after the oil filling is completed.

[0008] The technical solution of this application is: A medium filling device includes a support unit for placing a connector, the support unit is respectively provided with a locking mechanism for locking the connector, a limiting mechanism for limiting the sealing screw of the connector from being screwed out, a screwing mechanism for screwing the sealing screw into the connector, and a filling mechanism for filling the connector with medium, the limiting mechanism and the filling mechanism are respectively connected to the screwing mechanism. The present invention realizes the rapid positioning and locking of the connector, simplifies the operation process, and improves the work efficiency; the present invention has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and can be used with an oil filling pump or a glue filling machine to fill the connector, the filling process is simple, the operation is convenient, the filling speed is fast, and the efficiency is high.

[0009] Furthermore, the support unit is provided with an installation space for accommodating the connector, the locking mechanism is arranged in parallel with the screw-in mechanism, and the limiting mechanism is arranged perpendicular to the screw-in mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the support unit includes a main bracket, the top of the main bracket is detachably connected to an upper bracket, and the bottom is detachably connected to a lower bracket, the locking mechanism is connected to the upper bracket, the limiting mechanism passes through the main bracket and is connected to the screw-in mechanism, and the screw-in mechanism and the filling mechanism are both connected to the lower bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a locking screw passing through the upper bracket in a vertical direction, a locking handwheel is provided on the top of the locking screw, and the bottom of the locking screw is crimped with the top of the connector.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting push rod inserted into the lower bracket, one end of the limiting push rod passes through the main bracket and is connected to the operating handle, and the other end is connected to a through hole set on the lower bracket, and a sealing assembly is set between the limiting push rod and the lower bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the screw-in mechanism is provided in the through hole one, and the screw-in mechanism includes an inserted sleeve and a screw-in push rod, a screw driver is provided at the top of the screw-in push rod, and a screw-in hand wheel is provided at the bottom, and a sealing component 2 is provided between the sleeve and the through hole one and between the sleeve and the screw-in push rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the filling mechanism includes a pipe joint inserted into the lower bracket in a horizontal direction, one end of the pipe joint is connected to the through hole, and the insertion position of the pipe joint is higher than the insertion position of the limiting push rod.

[0015] Furthermore, a groove is provided at the top of the through hole one, and a sealing component three for sealing the filling port of the connector is provided in the groove. The screw driver can be embedded in the groove, and the sealing screw can be screwed onto the connector by rotating the push rod. The sealing screw can be screwed in under pressure to ensure that there is no oil leakage during the entire oil filling process and ensure the reliability of the seal.

[0016] Furthermore, the side surface of the main bracket and / or the surface of the lower bracket are both provided with a curved groove for fitting the connector, so that the connector can be stuck in the curved groove and is not easy to shake.

[0017] A method for using a medium filling device comprises the following steps: S1: The connector is placed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, the filling port of the connector is aligned with the screw-in mechanism, the connector is locked by the locking mechanism 400, and the sealing screw is limited below the filling mechanism 800 by the limiting mechanism 500; S2: Connect the glue filling machine pipeline to the filling mechanism for glue filling; S3: After the filling is completed, loosen the operating handle while maintaining the pressure, and turn the hand wheel to screw the sealing screw into the connector under pressure.

[0018] The specific beneficial effects of the present invention include: 1. The present invention realizes rapid positioning and locking of the connector through the cooperation between the locking mechanism and the lower bracket in the support unit, simplifies the operation process and improves work efficiency; 2. When filling oil, the sealing screw is limited to the outside of the connector housing by the limiting mechanism. At the same time, the screw driver in the screw-in mechanism matches the sealing screw limit. After the oil filling is completed, the sealing screw is released. The sealing screw is screwed in with pressure through the screw-in mechanism, which improves the operation efficiency, ensures that there is no oil leakage during the whole process of oil filling, and ensures the reliability of sealing; 3. The present invention has a simple structure and is easy to operate. The filling mechanism can be used in conjunction with an oil filling pump or a glue filling machine to fill the connector. The pressure is easy to control, and the filling process is simple, the operation is convenient, the filling speed is fast, and the efficiency is high. 4. The present invention is applicable to connectors with a filling port arranged at any position, and the medium does not need to be filled into the connector by gravity, and has a wide range of applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 is a stereogram of embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of Example 1 of the present invention.

[0021] Description of Figure Numbers: 5. Sealing component 1; 6. Sealing component 2; 7. Sealing component 3; 100, upper bracket; 200, main bracket; 300, lower bracket; 400, locking mechanism; 410, locking hand wheel; 420, locking screw; 500, limit mechanism; 510, operating handle; 520, limit push rod; 600, screw-in mechanism; 610, screw in the push rod; 620, sleeve; 630, end cover; 640, screw in the hand wheel; 650, screwdriver; 710. Through hole one; 800. Charging mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] Embodiment 1, a medium filling device, including a support unit for placing a connector, the support unit is respectively provided with a locking mechanism 400 for locking the connector, a limiting mechanism 500 for limiting the sealing screw of the connector from being screwed out, a screwing-in mechanism 600 for screwing the sealing screw into the connector, and a filling mechanism 800 for filling the connector with medium, the limiting mechanism 500 and the filling mechanism 800 are respectively connected with the screwing-in mechanism 600, an oil filling pump or a glue filling machine is connected to the filling mechanism 800, and oil or glue enters the connected screwing-in mechanism 600 and is filled into the connector. The present invention realizes rapid positioning and locking of the connector through the cooperation of the locking mechanism and the lower bracket in the support unit, simplifies the operation process, and improves work efficiency; the present invention has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and the filling mechanism can cooperate with the oil filling pump or the glue filling machine to fill the connector, the pressure is easy to control, and the filling process is simple, the operation is convenient, the filling speed is fast, and the efficiency is high.

[0024] On the basis of the above embodiment, the support unit is provided with an installation space for accommodating the connector, the locking mechanism 400 is arranged in parallel with the screw-in mechanism 600, and the limiting mechanism 500 is arranged perpendicularly to the screw-in mechanism 600.

[0025] Specifically, the limiting mechanism 500 and the filling mechanism 800 are arranged in parallel.

[0026] On the basis of the above embodiment, the support unit includes a main bracket 200, the top of the main bracket 200 is detachably connected to an upper bracket 100, and the bottom is detachably connected to a lower bracket 300, the locking mechanism 400 is connected to the upper bracket 100, the limiting mechanism 500 passes through the main bracket 200 and is inserted into the lower bracket 300, the limiting mechanism 500 is in contact with the screw-in mechanism 600, and the screw-in mechanism 600 and the filling mechanism 800 are both connected to the lower bracket 300.

[0027] Specifically, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the upper bracket 100 and the lower bracket 300 are arranged on the same side of the main bracket 200, and the main bracket 200, the upper bracket 100, and the lower bracket 300 enclose a U-shaped installation space. The opening of the U-shaped installation space is arranged on the side to facilitate the connector to be placed in the installation space. The filling port of the connector is arranged at the bottom of the connector, and the filling port of the connector is aligned with the screw-in mechanism 600.

[0028] Preferably, the locking mechanism 400 and the screw-in mechanism 600 are arranged in a vertical direction, the locking mechanism 400 is connected to the top of the connector, the screw-in mechanism 600 is arranged at the bottom of the connector, and the limiting mechanism 500 and the filling mechanism 800 are arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0029] Preferably, the locking mechanism 400 is threadedly connected to the upper bracket 100, and the upper bracket 100 is provided with a vertical through hole 2, and a thread is provided in the through hole 2; the limiting mechanism 500 passes through the main bracket 200 and is inserted into the lower bracket 300, and the screw-in mechanism 600 and the filling mechanism 800 are both plugged into the lower bracket 300.

[0030] Specifically, a plurality of countersunk holes are provided on the main bracket 200, and a plurality of screws pass through the countersunk holes and are fixedly connected to the side of the upper bracket 100 and the side of the lower bracket 300, respectively, so that the connection between the main bracket 200 and the upper bracket 100 and the lower bracket 300 is firmer and more stable.

[0031] Based on the above embodiment, the locking mechanism 400 includes a locking screw 420 passing through the upper bracket 100, the locking screw 420 is arranged in a vertical direction, a locking handwheel 410 is arranged on the top of the locking screw 420, and the bottom of the locking screw 420 is crimped with the top of the connector.

[0032] Specifically, a card interface is provided on the connector, and a stop portion is provided at the bottom of the locking screw 420, and the stop portion cooperates with the card interface on the connector to further lock the connector.

[0033] On the basis of the above embodiment, the limiting mechanism 500 includes a limiting push rod 520 inserted into the lower bracket 300, and the limiting push rod 520 is arranged in the horizontal direction. One end of the limiting push rod 520 passes through the main bracket 200 and is connected to the operating handle 510, and the other end is connected to the through hole 710 set on the lower bracket 300. A sealing component 5 is arranged between the limiting push rod 520 and the lower bracket 300. The sealing component 5 can adopt an O-ring or a rubber pad to ensure the sealing of the filling process.

[0034] Specifically, a boss is provided on the limit push rod 520, and an O-ring or a rubber gasket is set in a groove on the boss. The limit push rod 520 is mainly used to clamp the sealing screw during the oil filling process to prevent it from clogging the oil circuit.

[0035] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, the screw-in mechanism 600 is arranged in the through hole 1 710, and the screw-in mechanism 600 includes an inserted sleeve 620 and a screw-in push rod 610, a screw driver 650 is arranged on the top of the screw-in push rod 610, and a screw-in hand wheel 640 is arranged on the bottom, and a sealing component 2 6 is arranged between the sleeve 620 and the through hole 1 710 and between the sleeve 620 and the screw-in push rod 610. The sealing component 2 6 can adopt an O-ring or a rubber pad to ensure the sealing of the filling process.

[0036] Specifically, an end cover 630 is provided at the bottom of the sleeve 620, an internal thread is provided in the through hole 1 710, an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve 620, the sleeve 620 is threadedly matched with the through hole 1 710, the other end of the sleeve 620 is threadedly connected with the end cover 630, and the screw-in push rod 610 is sleeved inside the sleeve 620, one end of which passes through the through hole 3 on the end cover 630 and is fixedly connected to the screw-in handle 640, and the other end is fixedly connected to the screw driver 650.

[0037] Specifically, to prevent liquid leakage, O-rings or rubber pads are provided at the connections between the sleeve 620 and the through hole 710, between the sleeve 620 and the end cover 630, between the screw-in push rod 610 and the sleeve 620, and between the screw-in push rod 610 and the end cover 630; the screw-in mechanism 600 is used to realize the pressure-screwing of the sealing screw after the oil filling is completed, so as to ensure the reliability of the seal.

[0038] On the basis of the above embodiment, the filling mechanism 800 includes a pipe joint inserted into the lower bracket 300 in a horizontal direction, one end of the pipe joint is connected to the through hole 710, the limiting push rod 520 is parallel to the axis of the filling mechanism 800 but not colinear, both are connected to the screw-in mechanism 600, and the insertion position of the pipe joint is higher than the insertion position of the limiting push rod 520, thereby ensuring that the pipeline is unobstructed during filling and preventing the screw driver 650 from blocking the flow of the pipeline when it is limited by the limiting push rod 520.

[0039] Based on the above implementation, a groove is provided at the top of the through hole 710, and a sealing component 3 7 for sealing the connector filling port is provided in the groove. The sealing component 3 7 can adopt an O-ring or a rubber pad to ensure the sealing of the filling process.

[0040] Specifically, the screw driver 650 is placed in the through hole 710, the bottom of the screw driver 650 is connected to the top of the screw-in push rod 610, and the upper surface of the screw driver 650 is provided with a limit strip for engaging with the sealing screw. The sealing screw is clamped on the limit strip. By rotating and screwing the push rod 610, the screw driver 650 drives the sealing screw to be screwed onto the connector, and the sealing screw can be screwed in under pressure, ensuring that there is no oil leakage during the entire oil filling process, thereby ensuring the reliability of the seal.

[0041] Preferably, the screw driver contains a strong magnetic cutter head for adsorbing the sealing screw for easy operation.

[0042] Based on the above implementation, the side surface of the main bracket 200 and the upper surface of the lower bracket 300 are provided with a curved groove for fitting the connector. The curvature of the curved groove matches the shape of the connector, so that the connector can be stuck in the curved groove and is not easy to shake.

[0043] A method for using a medium filling device includes the following steps: S1: Before filling, unscrew the sealing screw on the connector filling port and put it into the through hole 710 of the lower bracket 300, push the operating handle 510 of the limiting mechanism 500 to clamp the sealing screw, place the connector between the upper bracket 100 and the lower bracket 300, align the connector filling port with the through hole 710 of the lower bracket 300, and turn the locking hand wheel 410 in the locking mechanism 400 to make the bottom of the locking screw 420 press against the top of the connector; S2: Connect the oil filling pump or glue filling machine pipeline to the filling mechanism 800 for glue filling; S3: After the filling is completed, the operating handle 510 is released while maintaining the pressure, the screw-in hand wheel 640 is turned to screw the sealing screw into the connector under pressure, and the locking hand wheel 410 is turned in the opposite direction to remove the connector, and the filling is completed.

[0044] The present invention realizes rapid positioning and locking of the connector through the cooperation of the locking mechanism 400 and the lower bracket 300 in the support unit, simplifies the operation process and improves work efficiency; when filling with oil, the present invention limits the sealing screw to the outside of the connector housing through the limiting mechanism 500, and at the same time, the screw driver 650 in the screw-in mechanism 600 matches the sealing screw limit, and the sealing screw is released after the oil filling is completed, and the sealing screw is screwed in under pressure through the screw-in mechanism 600, which improves the operation efficiency, ensures that there is no oil leakage in the whole process of oil filling, and ensures the reliability of sealing; the present invention has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and can be used in conjunction with an oil filling pump or a glue filling machine to fill the connector, the filling process is simple, the operation is convenient, the filling speed is fast, and the efficiency is high.

[0045] Example 2, as a preferred implementation, is different from Example 1 in that a method for using a medium filling device includes the following steps: S1: Place the connector between the upper bracket 100 and the lower bracket 300, align the connector filling port with the screw-in mechanism 600, turn the locking hand wheel 410 in the locking mechanism 400, so that the bottom of the locking screw 420 presses against the top of the connector; screw out the sealing screw on the connector filling port through the screw-in mechanism 600, and push the operating handle 510 of the limiting mechanism 500 to lock the sealing screw; S2: Connect the oil filling pump or glue filling machine pipeline to the filling mechanism 800 for glue filling; S3: After the filling is completed, the operating handle 510 is released while maintaining the pressure, the screw-in hand wheel 640 is turned to screw the sealing screw into the connector under pressure, and the locking hand wheel 410 is turned in the opposite direction to remove the connector, and the filling is completed.

[0046] Example 3, as a preferred implementation, is different from Example 1 and Example 2 in that the medium filled in the present invention can be particulate matter, semi-solid matter, paste, gas, such as nitrogen, which is commonly used in sealed connectors to prevent internal oxidation and corrosion; such as inert gases argon and helium, etc., which are used in connectors that require a high-purity environment; such as grease, to reduce friction and wear and increase the service life of the connector; for certain special types of connectors, the medium filling may involve special filling materials or coatings to improve transmission efficiency and stability.

[0047] Example 4, as a preferred implementation, is different from Examples 1 to 3 in that the filling port of the connector is set at any position of the connector, and the connector is locked in the support unit by the locking mechanism 400. The filling port of the connector is then aligned with the screw-in mechanism 600 for filling. The medium does not need to be filled into the connector by gravity, and has a wide range of applications.

[0048] The details not described in detail in the present invention are all conventional technical means known to those skilled in the art.

[0049] The above content shows and describes the basic principles, main features and beneficial effects of the present invention. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medium filling device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support unit for placing a connector, wherein the support unit is respectively provided with a locking mechanism (400) for locking the connector, a limiting mechanism (500) for limiting the position of a sealing screw screwed out of the connector, a screwing-in mechanism (600) for screwing the sealing screw into the connector, and a filling mechanism (800) for filling the connector with a medium, wherein the limiting mechanism (500) and the filling mechanism (800) are respectively connected to the screwing-in mechanism (600).

2. The medium filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support unit is provided with an installation space for accommodating the connector, the locking mechanism (400) is arranged in parallel with the screw-in mechanism (600), and the limiting mechanism (500) is arranged perpendicular to the screw-in mechanism (600).

3. The medium filling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support unit comprises a main support (200), the top of the main support (200) is detachably connected to an upper support (100), and the bottom is detachably connected to a lower support (300), the locking mechanism (400) is connected to the upper support (100), the limiting mechanism (500) passes through the main support (200) and is connected to the screw-in mechanism (600), and the screw-in mechanism (600) and the filling mechanism (800) are both connected to the lower support (300).

4. The medium filling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (400) comprises a locking screw (420) passing through the upper bracket (100), a locking hand wheel (410) is arranged at the top of the locking screw (420), and the bottom of the locking screw (420) is crimped to the top of the connector.

5. The medium filling device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (500) comprises a limiting push rod (520) inserted into the lower bracket (300), one end of the limiting push rod (520) passes through the main bracket (200) and is connected to the operating handle (510), and the other end is connected to a through hole (710) provided on the lower bracket (300), and a sealing component (5) is provided between the limiting push rod (520) and the lower bracket (300).

6. The medium filling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The screw-in mechanism (600) is arranged in the through hole one (710), and the screw-in mechanism (600) comprises a plug-in sleeve (620) and a screw-in push rod (610), a screw driver (650) is arranged at the top of the screw-in push rod (610), and a screw-in hand wheel (640) is arranged at the bottom, and a sealing component two (6) is arranged between the sleeve (620) and the through hole one (710), and between the sleeve (620) and the screw-in push rod (610).

7. The medium filling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filling mechanism (800) comprises a pipe joint inserted into the lower bracket (300), one end of the pipe joint being in communication with the first through hole (710), and the insertion position of the pipe joint being higher than the insertion position of the limit push rod (520).

8. The medium filling device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: A groove is provided at the top of the through hole one (710), and a sealing component three (7) for sealing the connector filling port is provided in the groove.

9. The medium filling device according to any one of claims 3-4, 6-7, characterized in that: The side surface of the main bracket (200) and / or the surface of the lower bracket (300) are both provided with a curved groove for fitting with the connector.

10. A method for using a medium filling device, characterized in that: The medium filling device comprising claims 1 to 9 is used in the following steps: S1: placing the connector in the support unit so that the filling port of the connector is aligned with the screw-in mechanism (600), locking the connector by means of the locking mechanism (400), and limiting the sealing screw below the filling mechanism (800) by means of the limiting mechanism (500); S2: Filling the medium through the filling mechanism (800); S3: After filling is completed, the sealing screw is screwed into the connector under pressure through the screw-in mechanism (600).

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