Universal adaptive arrangement pipeline

By designing universal adaptive layout pipelines, using various connection methods of universal connecting body components and connecting pipeline components, the existing pipeline layout angle is fixed and needs to be changed frequently, and flexible pipeline adjustment is achieved and adaptability is enhanced.

CN222501923UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18GUANGXI YUCHAI MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421502496.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

The existing engine pipelines are arranged at a fixed angle and are not easy to adjust, resulting in different installation interference and the supporting conditions of each engine compartment. A large number of pipelines need to be changed, which consumes manpower, material resources and financial resources.

Method used

Design a universal adaptive layout pipeline, adopting universal connecting body assembly and connecting pipeline assembly, and implementing multiple arrangements of pipelines with multiple connection ports and internal counters holes facing different connections, so as to adjust the angle and layout in real time. .

Benefits of technology

It realizes universal adaptability of pipeline layout, can adjust angle installation, adapt to different supporting needs, reduce installation interference, save resources, and enhance product competitiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a universal adaptive arrangement pipeline. The universal adaptive arrangement pipeline comprises a universal connector assembly and a connecting pipeline assembly, the universal connector assembly comprises a plurality of connectors facing different directions; one end or two ends of the connecting pipeline assembly can be hermetically connected with the connecting port of the universal connector assembly; wherein the plurality of universal connector assemblies and the plurality of connecting pipeline assemblies can be combined into various arrangement pipelines. According to the universal adaptive arrangement pipeline, universal arrangement can be achieved, the universal adaptive arrangement pipeline can be installed by adjusting the angle correspondingly when meeting interference conditions, different matching requirements can be met, variable assembly, direct change and repeated use can be achieved, various resources are saved, and the competitiveness of products is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of engine design and manufacturing, in particular to a universally adaptive layout pipeline. Background Art

[0002] The operation of the engine requires three major circulation systems, namely the fuel circulation system, the oil circulation system and the coolant circulation system. In order to ensure the normal operation of the three circulation systems, the piping system arranged around the engine is essential. At present, a combination of multiple bent pipes and fixed joints is generally used for arrangement and connection to ensure the normal operation of the engine.

[0003] However, the space in the engine compartment is limited, and the boundaries of each compartment are different, which makes it difficult to arrange the engine pipelines. Often, a slight change in the boundaries requires the redesign and development of the entire set of pipelines, which is extremely unfavorable for engine cost control and material management. In order to optimize this problem and improve the adaptability and versatility of pipeline layout, it is urgent to design a universally adaptable layout pipeline to achieve the purpose of real-time adjustment of pipeline layout.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background technology section is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and should not be regarded as acknowledging or suggesting in any form that the information constitutes the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a universally adaptable pipeline arrangement, which can adapt to pipeline arrangements with various angle changes.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a universal adaptive pipeline arrangement, including a universal connector assembly and a connecting pipeline assembly; the universal connector assembly includes multiple connecting ports with different orientations; one end or both ends of the connecting pipeline assembly can be sealed and connected to the connecting port of the universal connector assembly; wherein multiple universal connector assemblies and multiple connecting pipeline assemblies can be combined into a variety of pipeline arrangements.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the universal connector assembly includes an outer shell, an inner core and multiple connectors; multiple connection ports with different directions are arranged on the outer shell; the inner core is arranged in the outer shell; the multiple connectors are connected between the outer surface of the inner core and the inner surface of the outer shell; wherein there is a certain distance between the outer surface of the inner core and the inner surface of the outer shell, and a connecting channel is formed, and the connecting port is connected to the connecting channel.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the inner core includes a plurality of inner countersunk holes with different directions, and the plurality of inner countersunk holes correspond to the plurality of connecting ports one by one and are coaxially arranged.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of connection ports and the plurality of inner countersunk holes are evenly distributed.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of connection ports and the plurality of internal countersunk holes are unevenly distributed.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting pipe assembly includes a connecting portion, which is arranged at one end or both ends of each connecting pipe assembly, and the connecting portion is used for sealing connection with the connecting port.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting portion includes a through hole, which is communicated with an internal channel of the connecting pipeline assembly. After the connecting portion is sealed and connected to the connecting port, the through hole is communicated with the communicating channel.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the universally adaptable pipeline arrangement also includes a spring assembly and a sealing cover assembly; one end of the spring assembly is arranged in the inner countersunk hole, and the other end is arranged in the connecting port; the sealing cover assembly can be sealed and connected to the connecting port, and the sealing cover assembly is used to close the connecting port that is not connected to the connecting pipeline assembly; the sealing cover assembly is a bowl-shaped structure, and the opening of the bowl-shaped structure is arranged toward the connecting port, and one end of the spring assembly is against the opening of the bowl-shaped structure.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell and the inner core adopt a spherical structure or a polyhedral structure.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, when the outer shell and the inner core adopt a polyhedral structure, the connecting port and the inner countersunk hole are arranged on a part of the plane of the polyhedral structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the universally adaptive pipeline layout of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: it overcomes the problem that the angle of the existing pipeline layout joints is fixed and cannot be changed after connection, or directly uses steel pipes with fixed bending angles, which is very easy to cause installation interference. It also solves the problem that the existing engines need to meet a lot of supporting conditions. Each supporting engine compartment is different, and a large number of related pipelines must be changed each time, which consumes a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources, and will also cause the installation status to be different. This new type of pipeline in this scheme can achieve universal layout, and the angle can be adjusted accordingly when encountering interference. It can also adapt to different supporting needs, and can also be changed. Assembly, direct change, reuse, save various resources, and enhance the competitiveness of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the arrangement of pipelines according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a universal connector assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a universal connector assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a connecting pipeline assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a spring assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a sealing assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a spring assembly and a sealing assembly assembled in a universal joint assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a connecting pipeline assembly assembled on a universal connector assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Description of main reference numerals:

[0026] 1-universal connector assembly, 101-outer shell, 1011-connection port, 102-inner core, 1021-inner countersunk hole, 103-connector, 104-connecting channel, 2-connecting pipeline assembly, 201-connecting part, 2011-through hole, 3-spring assembly, 4-sealing cover assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but it should be understood that the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific implementation modes.

[0028] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term “comprise” or variations such as “include” or “comprising”, etc., will be understood to include the stated elements or components but not to exclude other elements or components.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a universal adaptive pipeline arrangement according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model includes a universal connector assembly 1 and a connecting pipeline assembly 2; the universal connector assembly 1 includes a plurality of connecting ports 1011 with different orientations; one end or both ends of the connecting pipeline assembly 2 can be sealed and connected to the connecting port 1011 of the universal connector assembly 1; wherein a plurality of universal connector assemblies 1 and a plurality of connecting pipeline assemblies 2 can be combined into a plurality of pipeline arrangements.

[0030] In some embodiments, the universal connector assembly 1 includes an outer shell 101, an inner core 102 and a plurality of connectors; a plurality of connection ports 1011 with different orientations are arranged on the outer shell 101; the inner core 102 is arranged inside the outer shell 101; a plurality of connectors 103 are evenly distributed and connected between the outer surface of the inner core 102 and the inner surface of the outer shell 101, and the positions of the connectors 103 do not interfere with the positions of the connection ports; wherein there is a certain distance between the outer surface of the inner core 102 and the inner surface of the outer shell 101, and a connecting channel 104 is formed, and the connecting port 1011 is connected to the connecting channel 104.

[0031] In some embodiments, the inner core 102 includes a plurality of inner countersunk holes 1021 with different orientations, and the plurality of inner countersunk holes 1021 correspond to the plurality of connecting ports 1011 one by one and are coaxially arranged.

[0032] In some embodiments, multiple connection ports 1011 and multiple internal countersunk holes 1021 are evenly distributed. The universal connector assembly 1 can have multiple models, and the size and number of connection ports 1011 of each model can be different. The sizes of the multiple connection ports 1011 on each universal connector assembly 1 can be the same or different, and can be used to connect with different models of connecting pipeline assemblies 2.

[0033] In some embodiments, multiple connection ports 1011 and multiple internal countersunk holes 1021 are unevenly distributed. Some universal connector assemblies 1 specifically used for special corners may only have connection ports 1011 in one or two directions, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of this type of universal connector assembly 1.

[0034] In some embodiments, the connecting pipe assembly 2 includes a connecting portion 201, which is arranged at one end or both ends of each connecting pipe assembly 2, and the connecting portion 201 is used to be sealed and connected to the connecting port 1011. The connecting pipe assembly 2 may also include multiple models, such as different pipe diameters, and the connecting portion 201 may be arranged at both ends or at one end. The connecting portion 201 at both ends is used to connect to the universal connector assembly 1 at both ends, and the end without the connecting portion 201 is used to connect to other components. The sizes of the connecting portions 201 at both ends of each connecting pipe assembly 2 may be the same or different to adapt to various special pipeline arrangements.

[0035] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 201 includes a through hole 2011, which is connected to the internal channel of the connecting pipe assembly 2. After the connecting portion 201 is sealed and connected to the connecting port 1011, the through hole 2011 is connected to the connecting channel 104 at both ends of each connecting pipe assembly 2, or it can be set at only one end.

[0036] In some embodiments, the universally adaptive pipeline arrangement also includes a spring assembly 3 and a sealing cover assembly 4; one end of the spring assembly 3 is arranged in the inner countersunk hole 1021, and the other end is arranged in the connecting port 1011; the sealing cover assembly 4 can be sealed and connected to the connecting port 1011, and the sealing cover assembly 4 is used to close the connecting port 1011 that is not connected to the connecting pipeline assembly 2; the sealing cover assembly 4 is a bowl-shaped structure, and the opening of the bowl-shaped structure is arranged toward the connecting port 1011, and one end of the spring assembly 3 is against the opening of the bowl-shaped structure.

[0037] In some embodiments, the sealing connection between the connecting portion 201 and the sealing cover assembly 4 and the connecting port 1011 is not excessively limited in the present invention, and any connection in the prior art that can achieve sealing, such as but not limited to snap-on connection, threaded connection, etc., can be used in the present application.

[0038] In some embodiments, the outer shell 101 and the inner core 102 are spherical structures or polyhedral structures. When the outer shell 101 and the inner core 102 are polyhedral structures, the connection port 1011 and the inner countersunk hole 1021 are arranged on a part of the plane of the polyhedral structure.

[0039] In some embodiments, the outer shell 101 , the inner core 102 , and the connector 103 may be made of metal or non-metal.

[0040] In summary, the universally adaptive pipeline layout of the utility model has the following advantages: it overcomes the problem that the angle of the existing pipeline layout joints is fixed and cannot be changed after connection, or directly uses steel pipes with fixed bending angles, which is very easy to cause installation interference. It also solves the problem that existing engines need to meet a lot of supporting conditions. Each supporting engine compartment is different, and a large number of related pipelines must be changed each time, which consumes a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources, and will also cause the installation status to be different. This new type of pipeline in this scheme can realize universal layout, and the installation angle can be adjusted accordingly when encountering interference. It can also adapt to different supporting needs, and can also be changed. Assembly, directly changed, and reused, saving various resources and improving the competitiveness of products.

[0041] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the utility model is for the purpose of illustration and illustration. These descriptions are not intended to limit the utility model to the precise form disclosed, and it is clear that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the utility model and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can realize and utilize various different exemplary embodiments of the utility model and various different options and changes. The scope of the utility model is intended to be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A universally adaptable pipeline arrangement, characterized in that: include: A universal connector assembly including a plurality of connection ports facing in different directions; as well as A connecting pipe assembly, one or both ends of which can be sealed and connected to the connecting port of the universal connector assembly; Wherein a plurality of universal connector assemblies and a plurality of connecting pipeline assemblies can be combined into a plurality of pipeline arrangements.

2. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The universal connector assembly comprises: An outer shell, wherein a plurality of connection ports facing in different directions are arranged on the outer shell; An inner core body disposed in the outer shell; and A plurality of connectors connected between the outer surface of the inner core and the inner surface of the outer shell; There is a certain distance between the outer surface of the inner core body and the inner surface of the outer shell body, and a communication channel is formed, and the connecting port is communicated with the communication channel.

3. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner core includes a plurality of inner countersunk holes with different directions, and the plurality of inner countersunk holes correspond to the plurality of connecting ports one by one and are coaxially arranged.

4. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that: The multiple connection ports and the multiple inner countersunk holes are evenly distributed.

5. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that: The multiple connection ports and the multiple inner countersunk holes are unevenly distributed.

6. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting pipeline assembly includes a connecting portion, which is arranged at one end or both ends of each connecting pipeline assembly, and the connecting portion is used for sealing connection with the connecting port.

7. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting portion includes a through hole, and the through hole is communicated with the internal channel of the connecting pipeline assembly. After the connecting portion is sealed and connected with the connecting port, the through hole is communicated with the communicating channel.

8. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A spring assembly, one end of which is disposed in the inner countersunk hole and the other end of which is disposed in the connecting port; as well as a sealing cover assembly, which can be sealingly connected to the connection port, and the sealing cover assembly is used to close the connection port that is not connected to the connection pipeline assembly; The sealing cover assembly is a bowl-shaped structure, the opening of the bowl-shaped structure is arranged toward the connecting port, and one end of the spring assembly abuts against the opening of the bowl-shaped structure.

9. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer shell and the inner core adopt a spherical structure or a polyhedral structure.

10. The universally adaptable pipeline arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the outer shell and the inner core adopt a polyhedron structure, the connecting port and the inner countersunk hole are arranged on a part of the plane of the polyhedron structure.