Valve operator

Abstract

The invention discloses a valve operator, and relates to the technical field of valve operation, the valve operator comprises a driving assembly, one side of the driving assembly is connected with a first connecting rod, and the end, away from the driving assembly, of the first connecting rod is detachably connected with a valve connecting assembly; the valve connecting assembly comprises a second connecting rod detachably connected with the first connecting rod and a valve connecting arm connected with the second connecting rod. The portable valve operator is easy and convenient to operate, high in efficiency and good in portability, manual operation is replaced with electric driving, the labor intensity is remarkably reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. And meanwhile, the lithium battery is adopted for supplying power, an external power source is not needed, and the portability and applicability of equipment are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of valve operation, and in particular to a valve operator. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous deepening of industrialization, the improvement of industrial automation level has put forward higher requirements for the efficiency and convenience of valve operation. In traditional industrial operations, the opening and closing of valves often rely on manual operation, especially when facing large or high-pressure valves. This process is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has safety hazards.

[0003] Traditional manual valve operators require a lot of manpower to drive, especially when frequent operations or large valves are required. The operators have high workload and are prone to fatigue. In addition, when manually operating valves, operators need to directly touch the valves, which may cause them to be injured by high temperature, high pressure or toxic substances.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to propose a valve operator. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and the invention title of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the specification abstract and the invention title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0006] In view of the above problems existing in the existing valve operators, the present invention is proposed.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a valve operator, comprising:

[0008] A driving assembly, one side of the driving assembly is connected to a connecting rod 1, and an end of the connecting rod 1 away from the driving assembly is detachably connected to a valve connecting assembly;

[0009] The valve connection assembly comprises a second connecting rod detachably connected to the first connecting rod, and a valve connection arm connected to the second connecting rod.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the valve operator described in the present invention, there are three valve connecting arms, one ends of the three valve connecting arms are connected to a point, the valve connecting arms are all located in the same plane, and the connecting rod 2 is vertically arranged between the valve connecting arms.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, wherein: a convex block is provided on the connecting rod 1, a concave groove is provided on the connecting rod 2, the convex block can be inserted into the concave groove, and the convex block and the concave groove fit each other;

[0012] The convex block is provided with a screw hole 1, and a corresponding position on the connecting rod 2 is provided with a screw hole 2, and a bolt can pass through the screw hole 1 and the screw hole 2 to fix the connecting rod 1 and the connecting rod 2 together.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, wherein: the valve connecting arm comprises a transmission rod and a clamping rod movably plugged into the inner side of the transmission rod;

[0014] One ends of the three transmission rods are connected together, and the three clamping rods are far away from each other;

[0015] The transmission rods are all provided with spiral grooves, and bolts can be screwed into the spiral grooves to abut against the clamping rods in the transmission rods to fix the clamping rods. The length of the clamping rods extending out of the transmission rods is adjustable.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the valve operator of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a housing 1, and a motor fixedly installed in the housing 1, an output shaft is provided on the motor, and an end of the output shaft away from the motor is connected to the connecting rod 1.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, the shell 1 is connected to a handle, and an end of the handle away from the shell 1 is connected to a base.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, wherein: the driving assembly further comprises a power supply, the power supply is electrically connected to the motor, and the power supply is arranged in the base;

[0019] A switch 1 is arranged on the side of the handle, and the switch 1 is used to control the motor. A charging port is arranged on the base.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, one side of the motor is connected to a connecting piece and one side is provided with a second shell, the output shaft is located in the second shell, and a non-slip handle is connected to the side of the second shell away from the motor.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the valve operator of the present invention, the motor is a small DC motor.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the valve operator of the present invention, the power supply is a rechargeable lithium battery.

[0023] Beneficial effects of the invention: The invention provides a portable valve operator which is easy to operate, highly efficient and portable. It replaces manual operation with electric drive, significantly reduces labor intensity, improves the efficiency and safety of valve operation, and is powered by lithium batteries without the need for an external power supply, thereby enhancing the portability and applicability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of 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 described below 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 creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the valve connection assembly of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection state of the connecting rod 1 and the connecting rod 2 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the connection rod 1 and the connection rod 2 of the present invention in a separated state.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the valve connecting arm of the present invention in a shorter state.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the valve connecting arm of the present invention in a longer state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0034] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagrams showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagrams are only examples, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] Reference Figure 1 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides a valve operator, including a drive assembly 100, a connecting rod 1 200 is connected to one side of the drive assembly 100, and a valve connecting assembly 300 is detachably connected to the end of the connecting rod 1 200 away from the drive assembly 100; the valve connecting assembly 300 includes a connecting rod 2 400 detachably connected to the connecting rod 1 200, and a valve connecting arm 500 fixedly connected to the connecting rod 2 400. A buckle fastening device is fixedly installed on the end of the valve connecting arm 500 away from the connecting rod 2 400, and the buckle fastening device can be fixed on the outer ring of the valve, so that the valve connecting arm 500 can control the outer ring of the valve and prevent it from falling off.

[0037] Specifically, three valve connecting arms 500 are provided, one ends of the three valve connecting arms 500 are connected to a point, the three valve connecting arms 500 are evenly distributed, two adjacent valve connecting arms 500 are spaced 120 degrees apart, the connecting rod 2 400 is vertically arranged to the valve connecting arm 500, the valve connecting arms 500 are all located in the same plane, and the snap fastening device is the prior art.

[0038] In summary, when in use, start the drive assembly 100, and the drive assembly 100 drives the connecting rod 2 400 to rotate synchronously through the connecting rod 1 200. The ends of the three valve connecting arms 500 that are away from each other are buckled on the outer ring of the valve. The connecting rod 2 400 drives the three valve connecting arms 500 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the outer ring of the valve to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving the purpose of driving the operating valve to rotate.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] Reference Figure 2 to Figure 5 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that: the first connecting rod 200 is provided with three protrusions 201 distributed in an annular manner around the central axis of the first connecting rod 200, and the inner side of the second connecting rod 400 is provided with a columnar depression, and the first connecting rod 200 can be inserted into the columnar depression of the second connecting rod 400. Three grooves 401 are provided in the depression. The shapes of the three grooves 401 match the shapes of the protrusions, and the positions of the grooves 401 and the protrusions also correspond one to one. The three protrusions 201 can be snapped into the three grooves 401;

[0041] A screw hole 1 202 is provided in the middle of the protrusion 201 , and a screw hole 2 402 is provided at a corresponding position on the connecting rod 2 400 . Bolts can pass through the screw hole 1 202 and the screw hole 2 402 at the same time to fix the connecting rod 1 200 and the connecting rod 2 400 together.

[0042] Furthermore, when the valve connecting assembly 300 needs to be installed on the connecting rod 200, the positions of the three protrusions and the three grooves 401 are matched one by one, and then the connecting rod 200 is inserted into the columnar depression of the connecting rod 400, and then the three bolts are passed through each pair of screw holes 202 and screw holes 402, and the bolts are tightened, and the valve connecting assembly 300 is fixedly installed on the connecting rod 200.

[0043] The valve connecting arm 500 includes a transmission rod 501 and a clamping rod 502 movably inserted into the inner side of the transmission rod 501; one end of the three transmission rods 501 is fixedly connected together, and the three clamping rods 502 are far away from each other; a spiral groove 503 is provided on the transmission rod 501, and a bolt can be screwed into the spiral groove 503 and abut against the clamping rod 502 in the transmission rod 501 to fix the clamping rod 502, and the length of the clamping rod 502 extending from the transmission rod 501 is adjustable.

[0044] Furthermore, when it is necessary to adjust the length of the valve connecting arm 500, unscrew the bolt on the transmission rod 501 so that the end of the bolt leaves the surface of the clamping rod 502, and then adjust the position of the clamping rod 502, so that the valve connecting arm 500 can be extended or shortened. After adjusting to the required length, tighten the bolt again so that the end of the bolt is in close contact with the surface of the clamping rod 502.

[0045] The remaining structures are the same as those of Example 1.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Reference Figure 1 , which is the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: a driving component 100 includes a housing 101, and a motor 102 fixedly installed inside the housing 101. The housing 101 can protect the motor 102. The motor 102 adopts a small DC motor with a small size, light weight and moderate power. The motor 102 can control the speed and direction. An output shaft 103 is provided at one end of the motor 102, and the end of the output shaft 103 away from the motor 102 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 200.

[0048] A handle 104 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 101, and a base 105 is connected to the end of the handle 104 away from the housing 101. The base 105 is in a prism shape, and the handle 104 is convenient for the staff to hold the device.

[0049] The driving component 100 also includes a power supply 106, which uses a rechargeable lithium battery. The battery capacity should be reasonably configured according to the motor power and usage time. At the same time, it has overcharge and over-discharge protection functions to ensure safe use. The power supply 106 is electrically connected to the motor 102, and the power supply 106 is fixedly installed in the base 105; a switch 107 is set on the side of the handle 104, and the switch 107 is used to control the start and stop and the steering speed of the motor 102. A charging port 108 is set on the base 105 for charging the power supply 106. A switch 2 109 is also fixedly installed on the base 105, and the switch 2 109 is the power supply 106 switch.

[0050] One side of the motor 102 is connected to a connecting piece and one side is provided with a second shell 203. The output shaft 103 is located in the second shell 203. The second shell 203 can protect the output shaft 103 and can also separate the staff and the output shaft 103 to protect the staff. The side of the second shell 203 away from the motor 102 is connected to an anti-slip handle 204. The anti-slip handle 204 is also for the convenience of the staff to hold the device.

[0051] The remaining structure is the same as that of Example 2.

[0052] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangement, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to numerous modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0053] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0054] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.

[0055] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A valve operator, characterized in that: include, A driving assembly (100), wherein one side of the driving assembly (100) is connected to a connecting rod 1 (200), and an end of the connecting rod 1 (200) away from the driving assembly (100) is detachably connected to a valve connecting assembly (300); The valve connection assembly (300) comprises a second connecting rod (400) detachably connected to the first connecting rod (200), and a valve connection arm (500) connected to the second connecting rod (400).

2. The valve operator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve connecting arms (500) are provided in three numbers, one end of the three valve connecting arms (500) are connected to form a point, the valve connecting arms (500) are all located in the same plane, and the connecting rod 2 (400) is vertically arranged between the valve connecting arms (500).

3. The valve operator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod 1 (200) is provided with a protrusion (201), and the connecting rod 2 (400) is provided with a groove (401), the protrusion (201) can be inserted into the groove (401), and the protrusion (201) and the groove (401) fit each other; The protrusion (201) is provided with a screw hole 1 (202), and a corresponding position on the connecting rod 2 (400) is provided with a screw hole 2 (402). Bolts can pass through the screw hole 1 (202) and the screw hole 2 (402) to fix the connecting rod 1 (200) and the connecting rod 2 (400) together.

4. The valve operator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve connecting arm (500) comprises a transmission rod (501) and a clamping rod (502) movably plugged into the inner side of the transmission rod (501); One ends of the three transmission rods (501) are connected together, and the three clamping rods (502) are separated from each other; The transmission rod (501) is provided with a spiral groove (503), and a bolt can be screwed into the spiral groove (503) to abut against a clamping rod (502) in the transmission rod (501) to fix the clamping rod (502), and the length of the clamping rod (502) extending from the transmission rod (501) is adjustable.

5. The valve operator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly (100) comprises a housing (101) and a motor (102) fixedly mounted in the housing (101); an output shaft (103) is provided on the motor (102); and one end of the output shaft (103) away from the motor (102) is connected to the connecting rod (200).

6. The valve operator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing 1 (101) is connected to a handle (104), and an end of the handle (104) away from the housing 1 (101) is connected to a base (105).

7. The valve operator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving assembly (100) further comprises a power supply (106), wherein the power supply (106) is electrically connected to the motor (102), and the power supply (106) is disposed in the base (105); A switch 1 (107) is arranged on the side of the handle (104), and the switch 1 (107) is used to control the motor (102). A charging port (108) is arranged on the base (105).

8. The valve operator according to claim 7, characterized in that: One side of the motor (102) is connected to a connecting piece and one side is provided with a second housing (203); the output shaft (103) is located in the second housing (203); and a non-slip handle (204) is connected to a side of the second housing (203) away from the motor (102).

9. The valve operator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The motor (102) is a small DC motor.

10. The valve operator according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that: The power source (106) is a rechargeable lithium battery.

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