Novel hot plug valve assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of valve assemblies, in particular to a novel hot plug valve assembly which comprises two outer containers, the bottoms of the two outer containers are connected with a plug assembly, the plug assembly is composed of a movable valve and a valve fixing shell, the bottom of one outer container is connected with the movable valve, and the bottom of the other outer container is connected with the valve fixing shell. The bottom of the other outer container is connected with a valve fixing shell, the movable valve is inserted into the valve fixing shell, and the outer side of the valve fixing shell is connected with an external pipe. Through the arrangement of the pulling and inserting assembly, hot pulling and inserting of various liquid storage containers can be served, the main pipeline can be quickly disassembled or merged, when the main pipeline is inserted, the boss at the bottom of the boss jacks up the sealing plug, the sealing plug is separated from the sealing ring on the movable shell of the valve, and liquid flows out of the containers; and during separation, the sealing plug is attached to the sealing ring on the valve movable shell again under the action of the tower spring, sealing of the container is completed, the liquid does not flow out any more, and the container can be transferred.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of valve assembly technology, specifically a novel hot-swappable valve assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the use of liquid raw materials and fuels, they need to be replaced regularly as they are consumed, so as to effectively ensure the safety and continuity of the operation.

[0003] A search revealed patent application number (202221136805.5), which discloses a "multi-functional small sweeper," comprising a vehicle body, a sweeping box fixedly connected to the left end of the vehicle body, multiple first motors connected to the bottom of the sweeping box, sweeping brushes fixedly connected to the bottom of the multiple first motors, a circular groove inside the sweeping box, a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the circular groove, multiple scrapers evenly fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft, all of the scrapers slidingly and sealingly engaged with the circular groove, a second motor installed at the front end of the sweeping box, the output end of the second motor fixedly connected to the front end of the rotating shaft, a first suction groove evenly located on the bottom right side of the circular groove, the bottom end of the first suction groove connected to a suction pipe, and a second suction groove connected to the right side of the top of the circular groove at the top of the sweeping box; this facilitates the collection of garbage and dust, preventing dust and garbage from being re-adsorbed onto the arc-shaped filter plate, avoiding clogging of the arc-shaped filter plate, and ensuring the sweeper's effective garbage and dust collection.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned device has the following problems: after the liquid raw material is consumed, it takes a lot of time to wait for the raw material to be replenished before it can be used again. This not only leads to equipment idleness and production process interruption, but may also affect the overall work efficiency and task progress due to the long waiting time, and increase unnecessary time costs. To solve the above problems, we propose a new type of hot-swappable valve assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel hot-swappable valve assembly to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that subsequent replenishment requires a lot of time to wait for the raw materials to be replenished before it can be used again, which affects the overall work efficiency and task progress and increases unnecessary time costs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel hot-swappable valve assembly, comprising two outer containers, with a plug-in assembly connected to the bottom of the two outer containers. The plug-in assembly consists of a movable valve and a valve fixing housing. The bottom of one outer container is connected to the movable valve, and the bottom of the other outer container is connected to the valve fixing housing. The movable valve is inserted into the valve fixing housing, and an external connecting pipe is connected to the outside of the valve fixing housing.

[0007] Preferably, the movable valve includes a sealing plug, a screw, a flow channel, and a tower spring; The valve mounting housing includes a boss and a positioning groove; The movable valve has a flow groove inside, and a sealing plug is movably connected inside the movable valve. A screw is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plug. The flow groove is U-shaped. A tower spring is movably sleeved on the outside of the sealing plug. The two ends of the tower spring abut against the inner wall of the sealing plug and the flow groove, respectively. A boss is fixedly connected to the center of the valve fixed housing. A positioning groove is opened on the upper surface of the valve fixed housing.

[0008] Preferably, both the movable valve and the valve housing are T-shaped, and a first sealing ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable valve.

[0009] Preferably, a second sealing ring is fixedly connected to the upper opening of the flow channel, and the diameter of the second sealing ring matches that of the sealing plug.

[0010] Preferably, the inner diameter of the movable valve matches the diameter of the valve fixed housing, and the position of the boss corresponds to the sealing plug.

[0011] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the movable valve and the valve fixed housing are provided with positioning holes at equal intervals in a ring.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: This invention, through the design of a plug-in assembly consisting of a specially designed valve body, tower spring, sealing ring, and other accessories, enables hot-plugging of various liquid storage containers. It allows for quick disassembly or integration into the main pipeline. When inserted, the boss at the bottom of the boss lifts the sealing plug, separating it from the sealing ring on the valve's movable housing, allowing liquid to flow out of the container. When separated, the sealing plug, under the action of the tower spring, re-adheres to the sealing ring on the valve's movable housing, completing the container seal, preventing further liquid leakage, and allowing the container to be transferred. Attached Figure Description To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in assembly of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable valve and the valve housing of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the plug-in assembly of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in assembly of the present invention in the plug-in state.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Outer container; 2. Insertion / removal assembly; 21. Movable valve; 211. Sealing plug; 212. Screw; 213. Flow groove; 214. Tower spring; 215. First sealing ring; 216. Second sealing ring; 22. Valve fixing body; 221. Boss; 222. Positioning groove; 3. Outer connecting pipe; 4. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0015] Please see Figure 1-5 This invention provides an embodiment of a novel hot-swappable valve assembly, comprising two outer containers 1 for storing liquid. The bottom of each outer container 1 is connected to a hot-swappable assembly 2 for quick connection and disconnection. The hot-swappable assembly 2 consists of a movable valve 21 and a valve fixing housing 22. The movable valve 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one outer container 1, and the valve fixing housing 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other outer container 1. The movable valve 21 can be precisely inserted into the valve fixing housing 22. An external pipe 3 for liquid output is also connected to the outside of the valve fixing housing 22. The movable valve 21 includes a sealing plug 211 for sealing the liquid, a screw 212 for fixing the components, and a channel for liquid flow. The flow channel 213 and the tower spring 214 provide elastic restoring force. The sealing plug 211 is fixed by the screw 212 and cooperates with the tower spring 214 to achieve elastic sealing. The valve fixing housing 22 includes a boss 221 for opening the sealing plug 211 and a positioning groove 222 to ensure accurate docking. When the movable valve 21 at the bottom of one outer container 1 contacts the valve fixing housing 22 at the bottom of another outer container 1, the movable valve 21 is precisely engaged with the valve fixing housing 22 through the positioning groove 222. At this time, the boss 221 opens the sealing plug 211, so that the liquid inside the first outer container 1 flows through the flow channel 213 of the movable valve 21 and the valve fixing housing 22 in sequence, and finally flows to the outer pipe 3 of the second outer container 1 for output. This device, through the installation of the plug-in component 2, solves the problem that subsequent replenishment requires a significant amount of time to wait for the raw materials to be replenished before it can be used again, which affects overall work efficiency and task progress and increases unnecessary time costs.

[0016] Furthermore, the movable valve 21 has a U-shaped flow groove 213 inside for guiding the directional flow of liquid. A sealing plug 211 made of wear-resistant elastic material is movably connected inside the movable valve 21. A screw 212 for fixing the sealing plug and transmitting pressure is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plug 211. A tower spring 214 with stable elastic reset capability is movably sleeved on the outside of the sealing plug 211. The two ends of the tower spring 214 are respectively connected to the annular protrusion of the sealing plug 211 and the inner wall of the flow groove 213. A cylindrical boss 221 for opening the sealing plug is fixedly connected at the center of the valve fixing housing 22. A positioning groove 222 for precisely aligning the movable valve is provided on the upper surface of the valve fixing housing 22. Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used so that when the valve fixed housing 22 is inserted into the movable valve 21, the top of the boss 221 makes precise contact with the force-bearing surface of the bottom of the sealing plug 211, pushing the sealing plug 211 to move upward along the guide structure inside the movable valve. At the same time, it compresses the tower spring 214 to generate elastic potential energy. When the sealing plug 211 rises to the point where it separates from the sealing surface at the inlet of the flow channel 213, the liquid channel of the flow channel 213 is fully opened. Under the action of container pressure or gravity, the liquid inside the first outer container 1 flows into the liquid channel inside the valve fixed housing 22 through the flow channel 213 of the movable valve 21 and the internal cavity of the valve fixed housing 22 in sequence.

[0017] Furthermore, both the movable valve 21 and the valve housing 22 are T-shaped, conforming to ergonomic insertion and removal angles and facilitating structural positioning. A first sealing ring 215 made of oil-resistant rubber is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable valve 21. For example... Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used so that when the movable valve 21 is smoothly inserted into the valve fixed housing 22 along the inner wall guide groove of the valve fixed housing 22, the first sealing ring 215 on the outer side of the movable valve 21 fits tightly with the inner wall of the valve fixed housing 22 to form an annular sealing strip, which effectively blocks the entry of external air and the leakage of internal liquid, and significantly enhances the sealing performance between the movable valve 21 and the valve fixed housing 22.

[0018] Furthermore, a second sealing ring 216 made of food-grade silicone rubber is fixedly connected to the upper opening of the flow channel 213. The inner diameter of the second sealing ring 216 precisely matches the outer diameter of the sealing plug 211, forming an annular surface sealing structure. Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used so that when the sealing plug 211 is in a closed state under the combined action of the elastic restoring force of the tower spring 214 and the internal liquid pressure of the outer container 1, the second sealing ring 216 is tightly fitted with the bottom end face of the sealing plug 211, completely blocking the upper opening of the flow groove 213, effectively preventing liquid from flowing out from the gap between the sealing plug 211 and the opening of the flow groove 213.

[0019] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the movable valve 21 and the outer diameter of the valve fixed housing 22 are achieved with high-precision machining to achieve a clearance fit, ensuring smooth insertion and removal; the central axis of the boss 221 is coaxial with the central axis of the sealing plug 211, with precise positional correspondence. Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used to guide the movable valve 21 smoothly into the housing when the movable valve 21 is inserted into the valve fixing housing 22, with the matching of the inner and outer diameters. At the same time, the boss 221 can be accurately aligned with the bottom force area of ​​the sealing plug 211, avoiding the sealing plug from being unable to be effectively pushed open or the components from getting stuck or wearing due to positional deviation. This ensures the stability of the insertion and removal process and the reliability of the sealing performance, and extends the service life of the components.

[0020] Furthermore, multiple sets of positioning holes 4 are equidistantly spaced in a ring on the outer surfaces of both the movable valve 21 and the valve fixed housing 22. The positions of the positioning holes 4 precisely correspond to the reserved holes in the bottom mounting structure of the outer container 1. Figure 5 As shown, this structure, through the arrangement of multiple sets of positioning holes 4, allows for the secure installation of the movable valve 21 onto the bottom flange of an outer container 1 using bolts or quick-release clips, while simultaneously reliably fixing the valve fixing housing 22 to the bottom threaded seat of another outer container 1. Furthermore, the annular distribution of the positioning holes 4 effectively prevents relative rotation between the movable valve 21 and the valve fixing housing 22 during insertion and removal, ensuring that the boss 221 and the sealing plug 211 always remain coaxially aligned, further enhancing the stability of the insertion and removal operation and the consistency of the component sealing performance.

[0021] Working principle: When using, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the movable valve 21 is first installed at the bottom of one outer container 1 using the positioning hole 4 in a conventional manner, and then the valve fixing housing 22 is installed at the bottom of another outer container 1 using the positioning hole 4, as shown. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the liquid in outer container 1 is exhausted, another outer container 1 is replaced. At this time, inside the movable valve 21 to be replaced, the sealing plug 211 is in a closed state under the action of gravity and the elasticity of the tower spring 214. The sealing plug 211 is tightly fitted with the second sealing ring 216 to prevent liquid from flowing out. When the movable valve 21 is inserted into the valve fixing housing 22, the first sealing ring 215 on the outside of the movable valve 21 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the valve fixing housing 22, and the bottom of the sealing plug 211 contacts the boss 221, pushing the sealing plug 211 to move upward. At the same time, the tower spring 214 is squeezed to deform it. When the sealing plug 211 rises, the flow channel 213 is opened, and the liquid inside the first outer container 1 flows into the valve fixing housing 22 through the flow channel 213. Figure 1 As shown, the internal liquid flows to the external pipe 3. The above is the complete working principle of this invention.

[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A novel hot-swappable valve assembly, comprising two outer containers (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the two outer containers (1) is connected to a plug-in assembly (2), which consists of a movable valve (21) and a valve fixing housing (22). The bottom of one outer container (1) is connected to the movable valve (21), and the bottom of the other outer container (1) is connected to the valve fixing housing (22). The movable valve (21) is inserted into the valve fixing housing (22), and the outer side of the valve fixing housing (22) is connected to an outer pipe (3).

2. The novel hot-swappable valve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable valve (21) includes a sealing plug (211), a screw (212), a flow channel (213), and a tower spring (214). The valve fixing housing (22) includes a boss (221) and a positioning groove (222); The movable valve (21) has a flow groove (213) inside. A sealing plug (211) is movably connected inside the movable valve (21). A screw (212) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plug (211). The flow groove (213) is U-shaped. A tower spring (214) is movably sleeved on the outside of the sealing plug (211). The two ends of the tower spring (214) abut against the inner walls of the sealing plug (211) and the flow groove (213) respectively. A boss (221) is fixedly connected to the center of the valve fixing housing (22). A positioning groove (222) is opened on the upper surface of the valve fixing housing (22).

3. A novel hot-swappable valve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the movable valve (21) and the valve fixed housing (22) are T-shaped, and a first sealing ring (215) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable valve (21).

4. A novel hot-swappable valve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second sealing ring (216) is fixedly connected to the upper opening of the flow groove (213), and the diameter of the second sealing ring (216) matches that of the sealing plug (211).

5. A novel hot-swappable valve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the movable valve (21) matches the diameter of the valve fixed housing (22), and the position of the boss (221) corresponds to the sealing plug (211).

6. A novel hot-swappable valve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the movable valve (21) and the valve fixed housing (22) are provided with positioning holes (4) at equal intervals in an annular shape.

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