A pipe joint

Abstract

A pipe joint comprises: an insulating body, a fluid channel passing through both ends of the insulating body; a first conductive connecting piece, a second conductive connecting piece and an electricity connecting assembly, the first conductive connecting piece and the second conductive connecting piece are respectively arranged at both ends of the insulating body and used for connecting other devices outside the pipe joint, the electricity connecting assembly is arranged on the insulating body and electrically connected with the first conductive connecting piece and the second conductive connecting piece at both ends; a light emitting assembly, the light emitting assembly is arranged on the insulating body and arranged along a circumferential track of the insulating body, a circumferential light emitting area is formed on the insulating body, so that the light emitting effect of the light emitting assembly can be observed at any position along the circumferential track of the insulating body, the electricity connecting assembly is electrically connected with the light emitting assembly and provides electric energy; a light transmitting element, the light transmitting element is arranged on the insulating body and covers the periphery of the light emitting assembly. The pipe joint can form the circumferential light emitting area, and the observation of the user is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipe connection fittings technology, specifically to a pipe fitting. Background Technology

[0002] Commercial housing typically uses a centralized piped gas supply system. Gas is supplied to each household via pipelines from the gas company. Residents typically have gas-powered water heaters and gas stoves. With the development of appliances like water heaters and gas stoves (some water heaters have electronic ignition and WiFi remote control functions), these appliances also require electricity. The gas input of the water heater is connected to the gas pipeline through pipe fittings such as pipe joints. If there is an electrical leak in the environment where a section of the gas pipeline is located, the gas pipeline will become electrified. Similarly, if a water heater leaks electricity, the corresponding pipe joints and fittings will also become electrified, posing a certain danger.

[0003] In the existing technology, manufacturers have developed pipe fitting products capable of detecting leakage current. For example, Chinese invention patent CN219432709U discloses an insulation and isolation device for household gas pipelines, which includes a supporting shell, metal end caps, an insulating ceramic tube, and a sealing ceramic tube. Both ends of the metal end caps are threaded with one of the aforementioned metal end caps. A first sealing gasket is provided between the metal end cap and the supporting shell. The insulating ceramic tube is fitted into the receiving hole of the supporting shell, and the insulating ceramic tube is axially limited between the two metal end caps. The supporting shell also has an equipment compartment, which is separated from the receiving hole. The equipment compartment has two conductive grooves, and the tail ends of the conductive bolts are used for electrical connection to the alarm module inside the equipment compartment via wires. The problem is that only one side of the equipment compartment is light-transmitting. When installing the pipeline insulation and isolation device, the light-transmitting side of the equipment compartment must face outwards so that the user can directly observe it. If the light-transmitting side of the equipment compartment faces the wall, the light emitted by the alarm module is not easily observed by the user, which is inconvenient for the practical use of the pipeline insulation and isolation device and has certain limitations. Therefore, further improvement is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a pipe connector with a circumferential light-emitting area formed on its insulating body, so that the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component can be observed at any position along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body, which is beneficial to the user's rapid response.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: A pipe fitting, comprising: An insulating body, with fluid channels running through both ends of the insulating body; The first conductive connector, the second conductive connector, and the power connection assembly are respectively disposed at both ends of the insulating body and used for connecting other devices to the pipe joint. The power connection assembly is disposed on the insulating body and its two ends are electrically connected to the first conductive connector and the second conductive connector, respectively. The light-emitting component is disposed on the insulating body and arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body, forming a circumferential light-emitting area on the insulating body so that the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component can be observed at any position along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body. The power-connecting component is electrically connected to the light-emitting component and provides power. A light-transmitting element is disposed on an insulating body and covers the periphery of the light-emitting component.

[0006] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting component is a light strip, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body, and the light strip is a flexible LED light strip.

[0007] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting component is a flexible filament, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body.

[0008] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting component is a lamp board, which extends along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body. The lamp board is a rigid circuit lamp substrate and is ring-shaped.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the present invention, a slot for accommodating a light-emitting component is provided on the insulating body or the light-transmitting element, and the light-transmitting element is annular.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the insulating body is provided with an annular groove for mounting a light-transmitting element, and the annular groove is in communication with the slot.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the power receiving component includes a circuit board, which is electrically connected to a first conductive connector, a second conductive connector, and a light-emitting component, respectively. The insulating body has a cavity for mounting the circuit board, the cavity extends outward through the insulating body, and the insulating body has a cover mounted on the cavity. The cavity and cover are located on the side of the insulating body, and the cavity is connected to the slot.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the insulating body is provided with a first channel connecting the accommodating cavity and the first conductive connector, and a second channel connecting the accommodating cavity and the second conductive connector. The power connection component includes a first elastic conductive element and a second elastic conductive element. The first elastic conductive element is disposed in the first channel and connects the circuit board and the first conductive connector. The second elastic conductive element is disposed in the second channel and connects the circuit board and the second conductive connector. The first elastic conductive element and the second elastic conductive element are one of a conductive spring, a conductive spring, and a conductive post. The pipe fitting includes a buzzer, which is mounted on an insulating body and electrically connected to a power connection component. The buzzer is fixed to and electrically connected to a circuit board and is located within a receiving cavity.

[0013] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive connector is provided with an external thread portion located on the outside of the insulating body, and the second conductive connector is provided with an internal thread portion located on the inside of the insulating body. The first conductive connector and the second conductive connector are separated from each other. The light-emitting component is located on the side or end of the insulating body, and the light-transmitting element extends circumferentially, forming a ring shape.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive connector and the second conductive connector are integrally formed with the insulating body such that the first conductive connector and the second conductive connector are at least partially embedded in the insulating body, the power connection component is in contact with and communicates with the portions of the first conductive connector and the second conductive connector embedded in the insulating body, and the first conductive connector and the fluid channel are isolated from each other.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The present invention forms a circumferential light-emitting area on the insulating body. Regardless of how the pipe joint is installed, the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component can be observed at any position along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body. This is beneficial for the user's quick response and also helps to reduce the installation difficulty for the assembly personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a light-emitting component, which is a light strip, in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the light-emitting component being a light strip in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a light-emitting component, which is a light strip, in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a light-emitting component that is a flexible filament in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the light-emitting component being a flexible filament in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible filament light-emitting component in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a light-emitting component, which is a lamp board, in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of a light-emitting component, which is a lamp board, in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a light-emitting component, specifically a lamp board, in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 10 The diagram shows the structure in some embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] like Figure 1-9 As shown, this pipe fitting can be used for connecting gas pipelines, and of course, it can also be used for connecting tap water pipelines. In this embodiment, the pipe fitting is used for connecting gas pipelines, including: An insulating body 1 is provided, and a fluid channel 11 is provided inside the insulating body 1, which runs through both ends of the body. The fluid channel 11 is used for the passage and transportation of gas.

[0028] The first conductive connector 2, the second conductive connector 3, and the power connection component 4 are respectively disposed at both ends of the insulating body 1 and used for connecting other devices (such as gas inlet pipes and gas input terminals of water heaters) to the pipe joints. The power connection component 4 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and its two ends are electrically connected to the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 respectively. That is, the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 need to be connected by the power connection component 4.

[0029] The light-emitting component 5 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body 1. A circumferential light-emitting area 6 is formed on the insulating body 1 so that the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component 5 can be observed at any position along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body 1. Regardless of how the pipe joint is installed, when the light-emitting component 5 emits light, the user can always observe the corresponding light-emitting state, which is conducive to the user's quick response. This type of pipe joint structure also helps to reduce the installation difficulty of the pipe joint for the assembler. The assembler does not need to consider which direction the pipe joint should face to the outside of the wall during installation. The power connection component 4 is electrically connected to the light-emitting component 5 and provides power. When the external device of the first conductive connector 2 or the second conductive connector 3 is energized, the power connection component 4 can be energized, and the power connection component 4 then provides power to the light-emitting component 5 and makes it emit light, thereby warning the user that the pipe joint is in a energized state.

[0030] The light-transmitting element 7 is disposed on the insulating body 1 and covers the periphery of the light-emitting component 5. The light-transmitting element 7 is disposed to protect the light-emitting component 5 while allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting component 5 to pass through it.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the light-emitting component 5 is a light strip, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body 1. The light strip is a flexible LED light strip. The use of a light strip facilitates the arrangement of the light-emitting component 5 along the circumferential trajectory, and the application of the light strip is beneficial for achieving a circumferential light-emitting effect; or, as... Figure 4-6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting component 5 is a flexible filament, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body 1. Using a flexible filament also facilitates the arrangement of the light-emitting component 5 along the circumferential trajectory, and the application of a flexible filament is also beneficial for achieving a circumferential light-emitting effect; or, as... Figure 7-9 As shown, the light-emitting component 5 is a lamp board that extends along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body 1. The lamp board is a rigid circuit lamp substrate and is ring-shaped. The lamp board form facilitates the arrangement of the light-emitting component 5 along the circumferential trajectory. The application of the ring-shaped lamp board is also conducive to achieving the circumferential light-emitting effect.

[0032] like Figure 9 As shown, the light-emitting component 5 has an electrical plug 51 that is plugged into the circuit board 41, which facilitates the installation and connection of the light-emitting component 5 and the circuit board 41, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the insulating body 1 or the light-transmitting element 7 is provided with a slot 12 for accommodating the light-emitting component 5. The slot 12 is used to position the light-emitting component 5 and improve the installation stability of the light-emitting component 5. The light-transmitting element 7 is annular, that is, the light-transmitting element 7 is also arranged in accordance with the circumferential trajectory of the light-emitting component 5 to ensure the light-emitting effect of the circumferential light-emitting area 6.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 9, the insulating body 1 is provided with an annular groove 17 for installing the light-transmitting element 7. The light-transmitting element 7 can be installed in the annular groove by interference fit or by other snap-fit ​​structure, or it can be further fixed by adhesive. The annular groove 17 is connected to the slot 12 so that the light-transmitting element 7 corresponds to the light-emitting component 5.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , 2As shown in 3, 5, 7, and 9, the power connection component 4 includes a circuit board 41, which is electrically connected to the first conductive connector 2, the second conductive connector 3, and the light-emitting component 5, respectively. The insulating body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 13 for mounting the circuit board 41. The receiving cavity 13 extends outward through the insulating body 1. The insulating body 1 is provided with a protective cover 8 mounted on the receiving cavity 13 to protect the circuit board 41 inside the receiving cavity 13. The receiving cavity 13 and the protective cover 8 are located on the side of the insulating body 1. The receiving cavity 13 is connected to the slot 12 for connecting the circuit board 41 and the light-emitting component 5.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , 4 As shown in Figure 7, the insulating body 1 has a first channel 14 connecting the accommodating cavity 13 and the first conductive connector 2, and a second channel 15 connecting the accommodating cavity 13 and the second conductive connector 3. The electrical connection component 4 includes a first elastic conductive element 42 and a second elastic conductive element 43. The first elastic conductive element 42 is disposed in the first channel 14 and connects the circuit board 41 and the first conductive connector 2. The second elastic conductive element 43 is disposed in the second channel 15 and connects the circuit board 41 and the second conductive connector 3. The arrangement of the first elastic conductive element 42 and the second elastic conductive element 43 realizes the electrical connection between the circuit board 41 and the first conductive connector 2, and between the circuit board 41 and the second conductive connector 3. The first elastic conductive element 42 and the second elastic conductive element 43 are elastic in form to ensure that the pipe joint maintains the reliability of the electrical connection under vibration. The first elastic conductive element 42 and the second elastic conductive element 43 are one of the following: conductive spring, conductive spring, and conductive post. like Figure 10 As shown, the pipe connector includes a buzzer 45, which can also be called a sound alarm. The buzzer 45 is mounted on the insulating body 1 and is electrically connected to the power connection component 4. The buzzer 45 is fixed to the circuit board 41 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41. The buzzer 45 is located in the accommodating cavity 13. When the external device of the first conductive connector 2 or the second conductive connector 3 is energized, the power connection component 4 can be energized. The power connection component 4 then provides power to the buzzer 45 and makes it emit a sound, thereby warning the user that the pipe connector is in a energized state.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first conductive connector 2 is provided with an external thread portion 21, and the first conductive connector 2 is connected to an external device through the external thread portion 21. The external thread portion 21 is located on the outside of the insulating body 1. The second conductive connector 3 is provided with an internal thread portion 31, and the internal thread portion 31 is located on the inside of the insulating body 1. The second conductive connector 3 is connected to an external device through the internal thread portion 31. The first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 are separated to ensure that they will not be short-circuited. The light-emitting component 5 is located on the side or end of the insulating body 1, and the light-transmitting element 7 extends circumferentially, that is, the light-transmitting element 7 is also arranged in accordance with the circumferential trajectory of the light-emitting component 5, so as to ensure the light-emitting effect of the circumferential light-emitting area 6. The light-emitting component 5 is in the shape of a ring.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 are integrally formed with the insulating body 1, such that the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 are at least partially embedded in the insulating body 1, thereby improving the stability of the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 on the insulating body 1. The connecting component 4 is in contact with the portions of the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 embedded in the insulating body 1, respectively, to avoid the contact positions being exposed and thus easily damaged. The first conductive connector 2 and the fluid channel 11 are isolated from each other, and the fluid inside the fluid channel 11 being charged will not cause the first conductive connector 2 and the second conductive connector 3 to be short-circuited.

[0039] The above describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention, illustrating and describing the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pipe fitting, characterized in that, include: An insulating body (1) is provided with a fluid channel (11) that runs through both ends of the insulating body (1). The first conductive connector (2), the second conductive connector (3), and the power connection component (4) are respectively disposed at both ends of the insulating body (1) and used for connecting other devices to the pipe joint. The power connection component (4) is disposed on the insulating body (1) and its two ends are electrically connected to the first conductive connector (2) and the second conductive connector (3) respectively. The light-emitting component (5) is disposed on the insulating body (1) and arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body (1). A circumferential light-emitting area (6) is formed on the insulating body (1) so that the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component (5) can be observed at any position along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body (1). The power-connecting component (4) is electrically connected to the light-emitting component (5) and provides power. The light-transmitting element (7) is disposed on the insulating body (1) and covers the periphery of the light-emitting component (5).

2. The pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting component (5) is a light strip, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body (1), and the light strip is a flexible LED light strip.

3. The pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting component (5) is a flexible filament, which is arranged along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body (1).

4. The pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting component (5) is a lamp board that extends along the circumferential trajectory of the insulating body (1). The lamp board is a rigid circuit lamp substrate and is ring-shaped.

5. The pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulating body (1) or the light-transmitting element (7) is provided with a slot (12) for accommodating the light-emitting component (5), and the light-transmitting element (7) is annular.

6. The pipe fitting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The insulating body (1) is provided with an annular groove (17) for installing the light-transmitting element (7), and the annular groove (17) is connected to the slot (12).

7. The pipe fitting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The power receiving component (4) includes a circuit board (41), which is electrically connected to the first conductive connector (2), the second conductive connector (3), and the light-emitting component (5). The insulating body (1) is provided with a cavity (13) for setting the circuit board (41). The cavity (13) extends outward through the insulating body (1). The insulating body (1) is provided with a cover (8) set on the cavity (13). The cavity (13) and the cover (8) are located on the side of the insulating body (1). The cavity (13) is connected to the slot (12).

8. The pipe fitting according to claim 7, characterized in that, The insulating body (1) is provided with a first channel (14) connecting the accommodating cavity (13) and the first conductive connector (2), and a second channel (15) connecting the accommodating cavity (13) and the second conductive connector (3). The power connection component (4) includes a first elastic conductive element (42) and a second elastic conductive element (43). The first elastic conductive element (42) is disposed in the first channel (14) and connects the circuit board (41) and the first conductive connector (2). The second elastic conductive element (43) is disposed in the second channel (15) and connects the circuit board (41) and the second conductive connector (3). The first elastic conductive element (42) and the second elastic conductive element (43) are one of the following: conductive spring, conductive spring, and conductive post. The pipe connector includes a buzzer (45), which is mounted on the insulating body (1). The buzzer (45) is electrically connected to the power connection component (4). The buzzer (45) is fixed to the circuit board (41) and electrically connected to the circuit board (41). The buzzer (45) is located in the accommodating cavity (13).

9. The pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conductive connector (2) is provided with an external thread (21), which is located on the outside of the insulating body (1). The second conductive connector (3) is provided with an internal thread (31), which is located on the inside of the insulating body (1). The first conductive connector (2) and the second conductive connector (3) are separated. The light-emitting component (5) is located on the side or end of the insulating body (1), the light-transmitting element (7) extends circumferentially, and the light-emitting component (5) is ring-shaped.

10. The pipe fitting according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first conductive connector (2) and the second conductive connector (3) are integrally formed with the insulating body (1) so that the first conductive connector (2) and the second conductive connector (3) are at least partially embedded in the insulating body (1). The power connection component (4) is in contact with the portions of the first conductive connector (2) and the second conductive connector (3) embedded in the insulating body (1), respectively. The first conductive connector (2) and the fluid channel (11) are isolated from each other.

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