Mechanical interlocking pipeline quick-plug connector assembly based on top pull pipe construction application
The mechanically interlocked quick-connect pipe assembly solves the problem of unstable pipe connection under complex geological conditions during jacking pipe construction, achieving high-strength, stable connection and sealing effect, and is suitable for jacking pipe construction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511292927.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-05
AI Technical Summary
During pipe jacking construction, existing pipelines are prone to creep and stress relaxation under ultra-long distances and complex geological conditions, leading to joint detachment and affecting construction progress.
The mechanically interlocked quick-connect pipe fitting assembly combines mechanical one-way interlocking, sealing interlocking, and material injection interlocking. Through the design of the interlocking rings, tenon rings, and inner tenons of the first and second pipe joints, a firm connection and self-locking seal are achieved.
It improves the tensile strength and vibration resistance of the pipeline, avoids creep and stress relaxation, ensures the reliability and stability of the connection, does not degrade over time, has long-lasting performance, and is quick and easy to install.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pull pipe construction application. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the top-pull pipe construction operation, the construction space of the city is not conducive to the existing pipe operation, and the traditional composite pipe has the risk of creep and stress relaxation in long-distance and complex geological dragging, and the dragged-off joint has occurred. Broken pipe is difficult to take out, which affects the construction progress. In order to overcome the above defects, a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pull pipe construction application is developed. SUMMARY
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the purpose of the present application is to provide a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pull pipe construction application, which combines mechanical one-way interlocking, sealing interlocking and material injection interlocking. Its reliability does not decay with time, and the performance is more durable, easy to use and install, and fast and convenient to plug in seconds.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pull pipe construction application, characterized by comprising:
[0005] The first pipe joint and the second pipe joint both have an injection interlocking ring that connects the pipe;
[0006] The second pipe joint includes a first tenon ring, a second tenon ring and a third tenon ring, the second tenon ring is located between the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring to form a first wedge cavity and a second wedge cavity, the first pipe joint is provided with a first inner tenon and a second inner tenon corresponding to the interlocking of the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity, and the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon are correspondingly arranged in the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity; the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon are symmetrically arranged and form a two-stage tenon lock cavity therebetween;
[0007] The second tenon ring forms a multi-stage non-return ratchet on both sides, and the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon provide an inner tooth groove surface for the cooperation of the multi-stage non-return ratchet; the second tenon ring is inserted into the two-stage tenon lock cavity, and the inner tooth groove surface is engaged and interlocked with the multi-stage non-return ratchet to tightly fasten the first pipe joint to the second pipe joint to form a whole.
[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the interlocking ring is provided with an injection hole, and the injection hole is filled with pipe material to form a material interlocking integrated structure.
[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the two-stage tenon lock cavity is provided with a reinforcing tenon lock tooth block, and the reinforcing tenon lock tooth block has an inner tooth cavity engaging the front section of the multi-stage non-return ratchet.
[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the multi-stage check ratchet enters the inner tooth cavity interlock to make the reinforced mortise and tenon tooth block resist the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon, and the sealing ring outside the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon is extruded to be self-sealing.
[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon have symmetrically arranged inner holding inclined surfaces and outer inclined sealing surfaces, the outer inclined sealing surfaces form a guide surface into the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity, and an inner sealing ring is arranged between the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity.
[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the interlocking ring of the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint is made of a rigid material, and the rigid material includes stainless steel material.
[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present application, an outer sealing ring is arranged between the outside of the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring and the inside of the first pipe joint.
[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present application, an outer ratchet check engagement structure is arranged between the outside of the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring and a section of the inside of the first pipe joint.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following effects:
[0016] Due to the above-mentioned scheme, the tensile strength and vibration resistance of the anti-tension performance far exceed those of the traditional composite pipe, solving the core pain point that the traditional composite pipe may be pulled out in long-distance and complex geological conditions. The traditional scheme relies on the elasticity of materials (rubber ring, plastic), and there is a risk of creep and stress relaxation. The present application relies on mechanical one-way interlocking, sealing interlocking and material injection interlocking, which is safe and reliable, does not decay with time, has more durable performance and better stability. Therefore, it is a pipe construction accessory with superior performance in economy and technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pulling pipe construction application in an embodiment of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pulling pipe construction application in an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a mechanical interlocking pipe quick plug connector assembly based on top-pulling pipe construction application in an embodiment of the present application;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partially cutaway structural diagram of a mechanically interlocked quick-connect pipe assembly based on jacking pipe construction application in another embodiment of the present invention, viewed from another perspective.
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.
Detailed Implementation Methods
[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.
[0024] In the following description, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can also refer to a mechanical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "below," and "over" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Above," "below," and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0026] Based on the foregoing, those skilled in the art can make adaptive adjustments and understandings. Referring to the accompanying drawings, further descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention will make the technical solution and its beneficial effects clearer and more explicit. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to illustrate the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the invention.
[0027] Reference Figures 1-4 The first embodiment of the present invention shown is a mechanically interlocked quick-connect pipe assembly for jacking pipe construction, comprising: a first pipe joint 1 and a second pipe joint 2; both of which have an interlocking ring 3 for connecting pipe fittings (not shown in the figure);
[0028] The second pipe joint 2 comprises a first tenon ring 21, a second tenon ring 22 and a third tenon ring 23, the second tenon ring 22 is located between the first tenon ring 21 and the third tenon ring 23 to form a first wedge cavity 24 and a second wedge cavity 25, the first pipe joint 1 is provided with a first inner tenon 11 and a second inner tenon 12 corresponding to the first wedge cavity 24 and the second wedge cavity 25, the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12 are correspondingly arranged in the upper part of the first wedge cavity 24 and the second wedge cavity 25; the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12 are symmetrically arranged and a two-stage mortise cavity 13 is formed between them;
[0029] The second tenon ring 22 is provided with multi-stage check ratchet teeth 221 on both sides, the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12 are provided with inner tooth groove surfaces 111, 121 corresponding to the multi-stage check ratchet teeth 221; the second tenon ring 111, 121 is inserted into the two-stage mortise cavity 13 in one-way step by step, and the first pipe joint 1 is fastened to the second pipe joint 2 to form an integral body by means of the engagement and interlocking of the inner tooth groove surfaces 111, 121 and the multi-stage check ratchet teeth 221.
[0030] In the embodiment, the interlocking ring 3 is filled with uniform injection holes 31, and the pipe material is filled in the injection holes 31 to form a material-interlocked integrated structure. The connecting pipe can be an engineering pipe material such as polypropylene (PP), and the interlocking ring 3 is made of stainless steel material and is integrally injected to form a material-interlocked integrated structure, which has strong tensile resistance. The interlocking ring 3 can also be made of other metal materials.
[0031] Further, the two-stage mortise cavity 13 is provided with a reinforcing mortise tooth block 4, and the reinforcing mortise tooth block 4 has an inner tooth cavity 41 engaging a front section of the multi-stage check ratchet teeth 221. The multi-stage check ratchet teeth 221 are interlocked in the inner tooth cavity 41 to abut the inner side of the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12, so that the sealing ring on the outer side of the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12 is extruded to be self-locked. In different embodiments, the reinforcing mortise tooth block 41 can be a ring or can be arranged in multiple sections.
[0032] The first inner tenon 11 has a symmetrically arranged inner abutting inclined surface 112 and an outer inclined sealing surface 113, the first inner tenon 11 and the second inner tenon 12 are symmetrically arranged, the outer inclined sealing surface 113 forms a smooth guide surface when entering the first wedge cavity 24 and the second wedge cavity 25, and an inner sealing ring 5 is arranged between the first wedge cavity 24 and the second wedge cavity 25.
[0033] Further, with reference to Figure 5 , 6As shown, it is the further reinforced structure embodiment of the present application, the general structure is the same with the first specific embodiment, the difference is that: in order to increase the sealing effect and the firmness of interlocking, the outer sealing ring 6 is arranged between the outer side of the first and third tenon rings 21, 23 and the inner side of the first pipe joint. The outer ratchet check engagement structure 7 is arranged between the outer side of the first and third tenon rings 21, 23 and the inner side of the first pipe joint.
[0034] In use, the first, second and third tenon rings 21, 22, 23 of the second pipe joint 2 are inserted into the mating cavity of the first pipe joint 1, wherein the two sides of the second tenon ring 22 are arranged in the engagement inner tooth groove surface 111, 121 level by level; the second tenon ring 111, 121 is inserted into the two-stage mortise lock cavity 13 in one direction, and the first pipe joint 1 is fastened to the second pipe joint 2 to form an integral whole by means of the engagement interlocking of the inner tooth groove surface 111, 121 and the multi-stage check ratchet 221. The structural advantages of tensile strength and vibration resistance far exceed those of traditional composite pipes, solving the core pain point that they may be pulled off in super-long distance and complex geology; and the traditional scheme relies on the elasticity of materials (rubber ring, plastic), which has the risk of creep and stress relaxation. The present application relies on mechanical one-way interlocking, sealing interlocking and material injection interlocking, which is safe and reliable, does not decay with time, has more durable performance and better stability. Therefore, it is a pipe construction accessory with superior performance in economy and technology.
[0035] Although the present application has been described in terms of the preferred embodiments, alterations, permutations, and equivalents of the preferred embodiments fall within the scope of the present application. It should also be noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing the present application. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include all such alterations, permutations, and equivalents. Having thus described the structure and principles of the present application in detail, it is to be understood that the application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Rather, it is intended that the application be construed as including all such alterations, permutations, and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of the application. The application is defined by the following claims.
Claims
1. A mechanically interlocking pipe quick coupling assembly for use in top tensioned pipe construction applications, characterized by, Comprise: A first pipe joint and a second pipe joint; both of which have an injection joint interlocking ring connecting the pipe fittings; The second pipe joint comprises a first tenon ring, a second tenon ring and a third tenon ring, the second tenon ring is located between the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring to form a first wedge cavity and a second wedge cavity, the first pipe joint is provided with a first inner tenon and a second inner tenon corresponding to the interlocking of the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity, and the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon are correspondingly arranged in the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity; the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon are symmetrically arranged and form a two-stage mortise and tenon cavity therebetween; The second tenon ring forms a multi-stage check ratchet on both sides, and the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon provide an inner tooth groove surface corresponding to the multi-stage check ratchet; the second tenon ring is inserted into the two-stage mortise and tenon cavity in one direction, and the first pipe joint is fastened to the second pipe joint to form an integrated structure by means of the engagement and interlocking of the inner tooth groove surface and the multi-stage check ratchet.
2. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly based on top-tensioned pipe construction applications of claim 1, wherein, The interlocking ring is provided with an injection hole, and the injection hole is filled with pipe material to form a material-interlocked integrated structure.
3. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly based on top-tensioned pipe construction applications of claim 2, wherein, The two-stage mortise and tenon cavity is provided with a reinforcing mortise and tenon tooth block, and the reinforcing mortise and tenon tooth block has an inner tooth cavity engaging the front section of the multi-stage check ratchet.
4. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly based on top-tensioned tubular construction applications of claim 3, wherein, The multi-stage check ratchet enters the inner tooth cavity to interlock the reinforcing mortise and tenon tooth block against the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon, so that the sealing ring outside the first inner tenon and the second inner tenon is extruded to be self-sealing.
5. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly based on top-tensioned tubular construction applications of claim 4, wherein, The first inner tenon and the second inner tenon have symmetrically arranged inner holding inclined surfaces and outer inclined sealing surfaces, the outer inclined sealing surfaces form smooth guide surfaces into the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity, and an inner sealing ring is arranged between the first wedge cavity and the second wedge cavity.
6. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly based on top-tensioned tubular construction applications of claim 5, wherein, The interlocking ring of the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint is made of rigid material, and the rigid material includes stainless steel material.
7. A mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly for top-tensioned pipe construction applications as defined in claim 6, wherein, An outer sealing ring is arranged between the outer side of the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring and the inner side of the first pipe joint.
8. The mechanical interlocking pipe push-together joint assembly for top-tensioned tubular construction applications of claim 7, wherein, An outer ratchet check engagement structure is arranged between the outer side of the first tenon ring and the third tenon ring and the inner side of the first pipe joint.