Pipeline quick connection module

Abstract

A pipeline quick connection module comprises a first module, a transfer pipe body and a second module, the first module is provided with a first end and a second end, the first end is provided with at least one water quality detector, a first water stop valve and a second water stop valve are arranged in the first module, a first electric clamping jaw group is correspondingly arranged on the first module, and a second electric clamping jaw group is correspondingly arranged on the second module. The first electric clamping jaw group is provided with a first fixing seat, at least one first electric control unit and a first clamping jaw group, the adapter tube body is provided with a third end and a fourth end, the third end is combined with the second end in a butt joint mode, the second module is provided with a butt joint end in butt joint with the fourth end, and a second electric clamping jaw group is correspondingly arranged on the second module. The second electric clamping jaw set is provided with a second fixing base, at least one second electric control unit and a second clamping jaw set.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a quick-connect pipe module, and more particularly to a quick-connect pipe module with a multi-directional assembly and disassembly design. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the oil crisis and environmental pollution have exacerbated existing problems, prompting the invention of numerous energy-saving and environmentally friendly new modes of transportation to replace gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. These include natural gas vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, methanol fuel cell vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, solar-powered vehicles, dual-fuel vehicles, and electric vehicles. In terms of performance and overall specifications, electric vehicles stand out as the most likely to completely replace the internal combustion engine as a mode of transportation. Currently, governments and private entities worldwide are investing significant funds and human resources in the research and development of electric vehicles.

[0003] Currently, some companies have realized that in response to the large number of electric vehicle lithium batteries entering the maintenance and repair life cycle in the future, they have developed a battery repair platform for electric vehicles. This platform equipment, which is specially designed for battery safety maintenance operations, can monitor the temperature status and changes of various areas of the battery in real time. Once an abnormal temperature is detected, the battery working platform will immediately activate the safety mechanism to lower the protection, and in the event of smoke or open flame, it will urgently inject coolant to force the battery to cool down and resolve potential crises before they occur.

[0004] However, although the repair platform has intelligent repair procedures, the fluid injection pipelines of commercially available repair platforms are still connected and combined by mechanical locking or plugging and unplugging, which makes the assembly relatively complicated and requires manual labor. Furthermore, the assembly is also limited by the location and space, and there is no multi-directional or lateral quick-release design.

[0005] In addition, once the coolant is injected into the maintenance platform, it will become contaminated due to use. If the contaminated liquid flows back or leaks from the pipeline, this is also a problem that needs to be considered.

[0006] Therefore, how to solve the above problems and deficiencies is the direction that relevant manufacturers in this industry urgently want to study and improve. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To effectively solve the above problems, the main objective of this invention is to provide a quick-connect pipe module with multi-directional assembly and lateral disassembly design.

[0008] A secondary objective of this invention is to provide a quick-connect pipe module with automated assembly and disassembly functions.

[0009] A secondary objective of this invention is to provide a quick-connect pipe module with the function of detecting water temperature and toxic substances.

[0010] A secondary objective of this invention is to provide a quick-connect pipe module with dual water-stopping function.

[0011] The technical solution of this invention is as follows: A quick-connect pipe module includes a first module having a first end and a second end. The first end is equipped with at least one water quality detector. A first stop valve and a second stop valve are provided in the first module. A first electric gripper assembly is correspondingly installed on the first module. The first electric gripper assembly has a first fixed base, at least one first electric control unit, and a first gripper assembly. A connector body has a third end and a fourth end, the third end being connected to the second end; A second module has a docking end that is connected to the fourth end, and a second electric gripper assembly is correspondingly mounted on the second module. The second electric gripper assembly has a second fixed base, at least one second electric control unit, and a second gripper assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, the water quality detector is used to detect water temperature and toxic substances.

[0013] Furthermore, the first gripper assembly also includes a first gripper seat and a second gripper seat, the upper edge of the first gripper seat protruding to form a first clamping portion, and the lower edge of the second gripper seat protruding to form a second clamping portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the first and second gripper seats are respectively disposed at the second end, and the front edges of the first and second gripper portions extend beyond the second end.

[0015] Furthermore, the second gripper assembly further includes a third gripper seat and a fourth gripper seat, the upper edge of the third gripper seat protruding to form a third clamping portion, and the lower edge of the fourth gripper seat protruding to form a fourth clamping portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the third and fourth gripper seats are respectively disposed at the docking end, and the front edges of the third and fourth gripper portions extend beyond the docking end.

[0017] Furthermore, when water flows from the first module to the second module inside a pipeline, the first stop valve is used to prevent the water from flowing out, forming the first stage of the water-stopping procedure.

[0018] Furthermore, the first module is also provided with a first sensor, and the second module is also provided with a second sensor. The first and second sensors are used to detect whether the first and second electric gripper assemblies have become loose.

[0019] Furthermore, when the first and second electric gripper assemblies become loose, the first and second sensors transmit a loosening signal to control the second water stop valve to prevent water from flowing out, thus forming the second stage of the water stop procedure.

[0020] Furthermore, the first and second electric gripper assemblies are controlled by a remote electronic control system to operate the first, second, third, and fourth gripper seats, so that the first, second, third, and fourth grippers can lock or separate the first module, the adapter pipe body, and the second module.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Features a multi-directional assembly and disassembly design; 2. Features automated assembly and disassembly functions; 3. It has the function of detecting water temperature and toxic substances; 4. It has a dual water-stopping function. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the implementation of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram, 1-Quick-connect pipe module, 10-First module, 100-First end, 101-Second end, 102-Water quality detector, 103-First stop valve, 104-Second stop valve, 105-First sensor, 11-First electric gripper assembly, 110-First fixing base, 111-First electric control unit, 112-First gripper assembly, 1120-First gripper seat, 1121-First clamping part, 1122-Second gripper seat, 1 123-Second clamping part, 12-Adapter pipe body, 120-Third end, 121-Fourth end, 13-Second module, 130-Dating end, 131-External end, 132-Second sensor, 14-Second electric gripper assembly, 140-Second fixed seat, 141-Second electric control unit, 142-Second gripper assembly, 1420-Third gripper seat, 1421-Third clamping part, 1422-Fourth gripper seat, 1423-Fourth clamping part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following provides various applicable examples and detailed explanations of the structure and technical content of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, the present invention is not limited to the listed embodiments, drawings, or detailed descriptions.

[0028] Those skilled in the art should understand that the listed embodiments and drawings are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention; any inventions that can be easily implemented based on these descriptions are also considered to be within the scope of the spirit and intent of the present invention and should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, the directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are only used for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the present invention; furthermore, in the following embodiments, the same or similar elements will be labeled with the same or similar element numbers.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention. As shown, a quick-connect pipe module 1 includes a first module 10, a connecting pipe body 12 and a second module 13.

[0031] The first module 10 has a first end 100 and a second end 101. The first end 100 is equipped with at least one water quality detector 102, which can be a water quality detection probe and is used to detect water temperature and toxic substances.

[0032] In addition, the first module 10 is provided with a first stop valve 103, a second stop valve 104 and a first sensor 105. The first stop valve 103 can be a mechanical check valve, the second stop valve 104 can be an electronic check valve, and the first sensor 105 can be a contact switch or a contact sensor or other equivalent element. A flow channel is formed by the first end 100, the second end 101, the first stop valve 103 and the second stop valve 104.

[0033] Additionally, a first electric gripper assembly 11 is correspondingly installed on the first module 10. The first electric gripper assembly 11 has a first fixed base 110, at least one first electric control unit 111, and a first gripper assembly 112. More specifically, the first gripper assembly 112 further includes a first gripper seat 1120 and a second gripper seat 1122. The upper edge of the first gripper seat 1120 protrudes to form a first clamping portion 1121, and the lower edge of the second gripper seat 1122 protrudes to form a second clamping portion 1123. The first and second gripper seats 1120 and 1122 are correspondingly disposed at the second end 101, and the front edges of the first and second clamping portions 1121 and 1123 extend beyond the second end 101. The first electric control unit 111 can drive the first and second gripper seats 1120 and 1122 to move arbitrarily. The first electric control unit 111 can be selected as an electric cylinder, an electric motor, or other equivalent components.

[0034] The adapter tube 12 has a third end 120 and a fourth end 121. The third end 120 is used to connect and combine with the second end 101. The second module 13 has a docking end 130 and an external end 131. The docking end 130 is used to connect and combine with the fourth end 121. The docking end 130 and the external end 131 form a flow channel.

[0035] In addition, a second sensor 132 is provided in the second module 13. The functions of the first and second sensors 105 and 132 are to detect whether the first and second electric gripper groups 11 and 14 have become loose. It should be noted that the second sensor 132 can be a contact switch, a contact sensor or other equivalent element.

[0036] The second electric gripper assembly 14 includes a second fixed base 140, at least one second electric control unit 141, and a second gripper assembly 142. The second gripper assembly 142 further includes a third gripper seat 1420 and a fourth gripper seat 1422. The upper edge of the third gripper seat 1420 protrudes to form a third clamping portion 1421, and the lower edge of the fourth gripper seat 1422 protrudes to form a fourth clamping portion 1423. The third and fourth gripper seats 1420 and 1422 are correspondingly disposed at the docking end 130, with the front edges of the third and fourth clamping portions 1421 and 1423 extending beyond the docking end 130. The second electric control unit 141 can drive the third and fourth gripper seats 1420 and 1422 to move arbitrarily. The second electric control unit 141 can be selected as an electric cylinder, an electric motor, or other equivalent components.

[0037] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram and implementation schematic diagram of the quick-connect pipe module of the present invention. The third end 120 of the adapter pipe 12 is connected to the second end 101 of the first module 10, and the fourth end 121 of the adapter pipe 12 is connected to the docking end 130 of the aforementioned second module 13. The aforementioned first electric control unit 111 and second electric control unit 141 simultaneously drive the first gripper seat 1120 and the third gripper seat 1420 to move downwards, and the second gripper seat 1122 and the fourth gripper seat 1422 to move upwards, so that the first clamping part 1121, the second clamping part 1123, the third clamping part 1421 and the fourth clamping part 1423 respectively clamp the second end 101, the third end 120, the fourth end 121 and the docking end 130. It should be noted that the first electric control unit 111 and the second electric control unit 141 are controlled by a remote electric control system. By controlling the first electric control unit 111 and the second electric control unit 141 with the remote electric control system, the first module 10, the adapter body 12 and the second module 13 are fixed or separated from each other.

[0038] In this way, the first electric gripper group 11 and the second electric gripper group 14 can be controlled by the remote electric control system so that the first module 10, the adapter pipe body 12 and the second module 13 can be fixed or separated without being restricted by the front and rear or left and right sides when assembling or disassembling. It has the function of automated assembly and disassembly, and achieves a system with multi-directional assembly and lateral quick disassembly.

[0039] The quick-connect pipe module of the present invention is particularly suitable for situations where the circumferential angle of the installation position is not fixed or the area around the joint is obstructed by a casing, wall, or other components, resulting in a small operating space. By means of the first electric gripper group 11 and the second electric gripper group 14 set in the first module and the second module, multiple gripper seats can be symmetrically arranged circumferentially along the pipe axis and clamp and lock or release the end of the adapter pipe body in a lateral opening and closing manner. Thus, the joining and separating operations do not require personnel to operate in a small working area, and no large pushing and pulling stroke is required along the pipe axis during disassembly. In this way, it is possible to complete the quick disassembly and reassembly by remotely controlling the gripper in a small space where the installation direction is uncertain or the surrounding clearance is limited, and reduce the risk of accidental disassembly, jamming, or leakage caused by limited operation.

[0040] In addition, after the first module 10, the adapter pipe 12 and the second module 13 are fixed, the coolant can be injected into the external end 131 of the second module 13, and then flow through the first stop valve 103 and the second stop valve 104 of the first module 10, and then flow into the maintenance platform from the first end 100. Since the first stop valve 103 is a check valve structure, it can prevent the coolant from flowing back, forming the first stage of the water-stopping procedure.

[0041] When the first sensor 105 of the first module 10 and the second sensor 132 of the second module 13 sense that the first and second electric gripper assemblies 11 and 14 have loosened or been released from their fixation, the first sensor 105 and the second sensor 132 will send the loosening signal to the second stop valve 104 to prevent water from flowing out. Since the second stop valve 104 is an electronic check valve, the valve body can be switched by sensing to form the second stage of the water-stopping procedure.

[0042] In addition, thanks to the structural design of the water quality detector 1025 installed on the first module 10, it can be used to detect the water temperature and toxic substances in the cooling liquid inside the maintenance platform. When the water quality detector 102 detects that the water temperature is too high or detects toxic substances, the second stop valve 104 of the first module 10 can be used to forcibly prevent water from flowing out.

Claims

1. A plumbing quick connect module, characterized by: It includes a first module having a first end and a second end, the first end being equipped with at least one water quality detector, a first stop valve and a second stop valve being provided in the first module, and a first electric gripper assembly being correspondingly installed on the first module. The first electric gripper assembly has a first fixed base, at least one first electric control unit and a first gripper assembly. A connector body has a third end and a fourth end, the third end being connected to the second end; A second module has a docking end that is connected to the fourth end, and a second electric gripper assembly is correspondingly mounted on the second module. The second electric gripper assembly has a second fixed base, at least one second electric control unit, and a second gripper assembly.

2. The plumbing quick connect module of claim 1, wherein: The water quality detector is used to detect water temperature and toxic substances.

3. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first gripper assembly further includes a first gripper seat and a second gripper seat. The upper edge of the first gripper seat protrudes to form a first clamping portion, and the lower edge of the second gripper seat protrudes to form a second clamping portion.

4. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first and second gripper seats are respectively disposed at the second end, and the front edges of the first and second gripper portions extend beyond the second end.

5. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second gripper assembly further includes a third gripper seat and a fourth gripper seat. The upper edge of the third gripper seat protrudes to form a third clamping portion, and the lower edge of the fourth gripper seat protrudes to form a fourth clamping portion.

6. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The third and fourth jaw seats are respectively disposed at the docking end, and the front edges of the third and fourth jaws extend beyond the docking end.

7. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 1, characterized in that: When water flows from the first module to the second module inside a pipeline, the first stop valve is used to stop the water from flowing out, forming the first stage of the water-stopping procedure.

8. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first module is also provided with a first sensor, and the second module is also provided with a second sensor. The first and second sensors are used to detect whether the first and second electric gripper assemblies have become loose.

9. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the first and second electric gripper assemblies become loose, the first and second sensors transmit a loosening signal to control the second water stop valve to prevent water from flowing out, thus forming the second stage of the water stop procedure.

10. The quick-connect pipe module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first and second electric gripper assemblies are controlled by a remote electronic control system to operate the first, second, third, and fourth gripper seats, so that the first, second, third, and fourth grippers can lock or separate the first module, the adapter pipe body, and the second module.

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