Pipeline connecting assembly

Abstract

A pipeline connecting assembly comprises a gasket, a pipeline and a sleeve. The gasket is provided with a through hole which is surrounded by the protruding blocks on the two faces of the gasket. An end of each line has a recess on a connection surface to mate with the lug of the washer. The sleeve accommodates the line end and the gasket. The bump has a platform to leave a space to cause a suction action between the gasket and the pipeline connection surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pipeline connection component, specifically to a pipeline connection component for conveying fluids such as chemical solutions, water, etc. Background Art

[0002] In many manufacturing processes, it is necessary to convey chemical solutions or water. For example, when a pharmaceutical factory produces drugs, or when a semiconductor factory coats a wafer surface to form a film with a uniform thickness. Therefore, pipelines and pipeline connectors are required in many industries. However, as factories and machines become more and more complex, the space available for installing and replacing pipelines becomes smaller and smaller. Therefore, there is a lack of space to allow the operation of inserting a pipeline into a connector or pulling it out of the connector. Therefore, a new pipeline connection component is needed to solve this problem.

[0003] For example, PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) pipelines are widely used in production fields such as chemistry, medicine, food, semiconductors, etc. Traditional PFA pipeline joints require special processes, and the construction quality affects their service life and stability. In addition, when connecting two PFA pipes during installation, displacement space in the direction parallel to the pipe is required to allow the pipe to be inserted into or pulled out of the connector. Insufficient space will cause difficulties in disassembling and assembling the pipeline connection component, and the pipeline cannot be removed from the joint during installation and maintenance. If a pipeline is forcibly installed, other connected pipelines may be damaged due to being pulled and pushed. Moreover, a hot air gun, an expander, a cleaning cloth, water, safety glasses, etc. are required to cut the PFA pipeline, heat the PFA, and then insert the expander. This traditional installation method is time-consuming, laborious, and costly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Traditional pipeline connection components require space to allow the pipeline to be inserted into or pulled out of the connector along a direction parallel to the pipeline. The pipeline connection component of the present invention solves the problem of lack of space by a structure that allows the pipeline to be inserted into or pulled out of the connector along a direction perpendicular to the pipeline.

[0005] One aspect of the present invention provides a pipeline connection component, which includes a gasket, a pipeline, and a sleeve. The gasket has a through-hole surrounded by bumps on both sides of the gasket. Each pipeline has a terminal with a groove on the connection surface to cooperate with the bumps of the gasket. The sleeve accommodates the pipeline terminal and the gasket.

[0006] Another aspect of the present invention provides a pipeline connection component, which includes a gasket, a pipeline, and a sleeve. The gasket has a through-hole surrounded by bumps on both sides of the gasket. Each pipeline has a terminal with a groove on the connection surface to cooperate with the bumps of the gasket. A clamp accommodates the pipeline terminal and the gasket.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention provides a pipeline connection assembly, which includes a gasket, a pipeline, and a sleeve. The gasket has a through hole surrounded by bumps on both sides of the gasket. Each pipeline has an end with a groove on the connection surface to cooperate with the bumps of the gasket. The sleeve houses the assembly of the pipeline end and the gasket. The bumps have platforms to leave space to create the effect of a suction cup between the gasket and the pipeline connection surface.

[0008] The features and technical advantages of the present invention are broadly outlined above to better understand the embodiments of the present invention. The features and advantages of the present invention will be described below and form the subject matter of the claims of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the concepts and specific embodiments of the present invention may be modified or designed into other structures or methods for achieving the same purpose as the content of the present invention, and such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention set forth in the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] A more complete understanding of the present invention can be obtained from the embodiments and the claims by combining the drawings, wherein:

[0010] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the connector assembly in, including a connector, a gasket, and a pipeline;

[0012] Figure 3a is Figure 2 a perspective view of the gasket of the assembly in;

[0013] Figure 3b is Figure 2 a perspective view of the pipeline connection assembly of the assembly in;

[0014] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a side view of the assembly, indicating section A-A;

[0015] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a sectional view of the A-A section of the assembly.

[0016] Figure 6 is a Figure 5 magnified view showing the detailed structure of area B of the sectional view of the assembly.

[0017] Figure 7 is an assembled perspective view of a connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 8 is Figure 7Exploded view of the component, excluding the fixture, but including the washer and pipeline;

[0019] Figure 9 is Figure 7 Side view of the component, indicating the C-C section; and

[0020] Figure 10 is Figure 9 Cross-sectional view of the component in the C-C section.

[0021] Symbol description:

[0022] 100: Pipeline connection component

[0023] 110: First pipeline

[0024] 112: First end

[0025] 120: Second pipeline

[0026] 122: Second end

[0027] 124: Thread

[0028] 130: Washer

[0029] 132: Through hole

[0030] 140: Sleeve

[0031] 141: First end

[0032] 141a: First opening

[0033] 142: Second end

[0034] 142a: Second opening

[0035] 144: Thread

[0036] 146: Socket

[0037] 148: Bump

[0038] 150: Pin

[0039] 200: Component

[0040] 210: First pipe

[0041] 212: First end

[0042] 220: Second pipe

[0043] 222: Second end

[0044] 230: Washer

[0045] 240: Fixture

[0046] 242: Bolt

[0047] A: Hatch mark

[0048] B: Area

[0049] C: Hatch mark

[0050] G: Groove

[0051] P: Protrusion

[0052] S: Space

[0053] T: Platform Detailed implementation manners

[0054] Many different embodiments for implementing the different features of the present invention are provided below. The schematic reference numerals may be repeated throughout the embodiments, but this does not necessarily mean that the features of one embodiment apply to another embodiment, even if they have the same reference numerals. It should be understood that although terms such as first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. Instead, these terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another. The terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" also mean including the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "comprising" and "including" in this specification mean the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements or components, and also mean the inclusion of other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components or groups thereof.

[0055] The pipeline connection assembly of the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0056] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pipeline connection assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the pipeline connection assembly 100 in []. The pipeline connection assembly 100 includes a first pipeline 110, a second pipeline 120, a gasket 130 and a sleeve 140. The first pipeline 110 has a first end 112, and the second pipeline 120 has a second end 122. The connection surfaces of the first end 112 and the second end 122 both have grooves G. Optionally, the groove G is a concentric circle. By way of example and not limitation, the bolt 150 is U-shaped and is inserted into the sleeve 140 through both ends.

[0057] Figure 3a is Figure 2 a perspective view of the gasket 130 of the assembly in []. The gasket 130 has a through hole 132, and the through hole 132 is surrounded by protrusions P on both sides.Figure 2 The groove (not shown) at the first end 112 of the first pipeline 110 shown mates with Figure 3a the projection P of the gasket 130 shown. Figure 2 The groove G at the second end 122 of the second pipeline 120 shown mates with Figure 3a the projection P of the gasket 130 shown. Optionally, the projection P is a concentric circle.

[0058] Figure 3b is Figure 2 a perspective view of the sleeve 140 of the assembly. The sleeve 140 houses Figure 2 the assembly of the first end 112, the second end 122 and the gasket 130 shown in FIG. 3. Optionally, the sleeve 140 has a texture on the outer wall, such as a projection 148, to provide friction when the sleeve 140 rotates to engage or disengage the second end 122.

[0059] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a side view of the assembly, Figure 5 is Figure 4 a sectional view of the assembly in section A-A of Figure 5 As shown, the sleeve 140 has a first opening 141a at the first end 141 without threads and a second opening 142a at the second end 142. The inner wall of the second end 142 has threads. The second end 122 has threads to mate with the threads of the second end 142 of the sleeve 140 from the second opening 142a. The first end 112 has the same threads as the second end 122, so the first end 112 can be prevented from being screwed into the second end 142 of the sleeve 140. Further, since only the inner wall of the second end 142 of the sleeve 140 has threads, when the first end 112 and the second end 122 have the same threads and both must be installed in the sleeve 140, such a structure enables the sleeve 140 to move to accommodate the second pipeline 120. When the sleeve 140 moves to only accommodate the second pipeline 120, the first end 112 is not restricted by the sleeve 140 and can move in a direction perpendicular to the first pipeline 110. To fix the first pipeline 110 to the sleeve 140, as Figure 4 shown, a pin 150 is inserted into the first end 141 of the sleeve 140, thereby preventing the first end 112 from disengaging from the sleeve 140, as Figure 5 shown.

[0060] Figure 6 is Figure 5An enlarged view of the detailed structure in region B of the cross-sectional view of the displayed component. The groove G has a platform T to leave a space S between the gasket and the pipeline. When the pipeline is pushed towards the gasket, the gasket is flexible to compress the space S between the gasket and the pipeline. Alternatively, the platform T can be located on the bump P of the gasket to produce the same effect as a suction cup. The suction force on the gasket or the pipeline connection surface facilitates the coupling of the pipeline.

[0061] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a component of the connector 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The clamp 240 is used to connect the first tube 210 and the second tube 220. The bolt 242 is used to close the clamp 240. The clamp 240 is flexible and C-shaped.

[0062] Figure 8 is Figure 7 an exploded view of the component 200 that does not include a clamp but includes the first tube 210, the second tube 220, and the gasket 230. The gasket 230 has bumps P around the through-hole on both sides. The first end 212 and the second end 222 both have grooves G on the connection surface to cooperate with the bumps P of the gasket 230. Optionally, the bumps P and the grooves G are concentric circles. Similar to Figure 6 the embodiment of, the groove G has a platform to leave a space between the gasket and the pipeline. When the pipeline is pushed towards the gasket, the gasket is flexible to compress the space between the gasket and the pipeline. Alternatively, the platform can be located on the bump P of the gasket to produce the same effect as a suction cup. The suction force on the gasket or the pipeline connection surface facilitates the coupling of the pipeline.

[0063] Figure 9 is Figure 7 a side view of the component, Figure 10 is Figure 9 a cross-sectional view of the component in the C-C cross-section of. The clamp 240 includes the components of the first end 212, the second end 222, and the gasket 230. As Figure 10 shown, the clamp 240 has a U-shaped cross-section to fit the cross-sections of the first end 212, the second end 222, and the gasket 230 components.

[0064] In summary, the connector assembly described in the embodiments of the present invention can perform precise and accurate fluid control, which is beneficial for use in, for example, semiconductor production lines or various chemical production lines.

[0065] Although the present invention has been described in detail with its advantages, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. For example, many of the processes discussed above can be implemented in different ways and replaced by other processes or combinations thereof. In addition, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the apparatus, process, composition, means, method or step described in the specification. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to embrace such apparatus, process, composition, means, method or step within their scope.

Claims

1. A pipeline connection assembly, characterized in that: include: a gasket having a through hole surrounded by a plurality of protrusions on both sides of the gasket; a first pipeline having a first end, the first end having a plurality of grooves on a first connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; a second pipeline having a second end, the second end having a plurality of grooves on a second connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; and A sleeve receives the first end, the second end and the washer.

2. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first end of the sleeve has a first opening without threads, and a second end of the sleeve has a second opening with threads.

3. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: a latch pin inserted into the first end of the sleeve to prevent the first end from being separated from the sleeve, wherein the second end has a thread to match the thread of the second end of the sleeve from the second opening; and The first end has a thread identical to that of the second end.

4. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The groove has a platform to leave a space between the gasket and the first pipeline, and the gasket is flexible to compress the space when the first pipeline is pushed toward the gasket.

5. A pipeline connection assembly, characterized in that: include: a gasket having a through hole surrounded by a plurality of protrusions on both sides of the gasket; a first pipeline having a first end, the first end having a plurality of grooves on a first connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; a second pipeline having a second end, the second end having a plurality of grooves on a second connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; and A fixture receives the first end, the second end, and the washer.

6. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamp is flexible and C-shaped to enclose the assembly of the first end, the second end and the gasket.

7. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: a bolt for closing the clamp, wherein the clamp has a U-shaped cross section to match the cross section of the assembly of the first end, the second end and the washer; and The protrusion and the groove are concentric circles.

8. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The groove has a platform to leave a space between the gasket and the first pipeline; and The gasket is flexible to compress the space when the first line is pushed toward the gasket.

9. A pipeline connection assembly, characterized in that: include: a gasket having a through hole surrounded by a plurality of protrusions on both sides of the gasket; a first pipeline having a first end, the first end having a plurality of grooves on a first connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; a second pipeline having a second end, the second end having a plurality of grooves on a second connection surface to match the plurality of protrusions of the gasket; and a sleeve that receives the first end, the second end, and the gasket, The plurality of protrusions have a plurality of platforms to leave a space between the gasket and the first connecting surface.

10. The pipeline connection assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The gasket is flexible to compress the space when the first tube is pushed toward the gasket, wherein the projection and the groove are concentric circles.

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