Pipeline joint, pipeline joint mounting structure and energy storage equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline joint, a pipeline joint mounting structure and energy storage equipment. The pipeline joint comprises at least one connecting pipe; the connecting piece is arranged on the at least one connecting pipe in a sleeving mode and connected with the at least one connecting pipe, at least one end of the connecting pipe extends out of the connecting piece, the size of the connecting piece in the first direction is larger than that of the connecting piece in the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting pipe. The first direction is different from the second direction. When the pipeline connector is installed on one side wall of the box body or the cabinet body, the size of the connecting piece in the first direction is larger than that of the connecting piece in the second direction, the side, in the second direction, of the connecting piece can be arranged closer to the corner position of the box body or the cabinet body, and therefore the probability that the connecting piece interferes with the box body or the cabinet body can be reduced; the pipeline connector can be installed and used in a large space and can also be used in a narrow space, and therefore the application range of the connecting piece is widened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of butt-jointed pipes, and in particular to a pipe joint, a pipe joint mounting structure and an energy storage device. Background Art

[0002] As a component for transition connection between two butted pipes, the pipe joint is usually installed near a corner of the box or cabinet when used in some equipment with limited space such as a box or cabinet. At present, the existing problem is that the application scope of the pipe joint is limited. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a pipe joint, a pipe joint installation structure and an energy storage device, which can improve the spatial applicability of the pipe joint.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a pipe joint, comprising:

[0005] at least one connecting pipe;

[0006] A connecting piece, the connecting piece is sleeved on at least one connecting tube and connected to at least one connecting tube, at least one end of the connecting tube extends from the connecting piece, the size of the connecting piece along the first direction is greater than the size of the connecting piece along the second direction, the first direction and the second direction are respectively perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting tube, and the first direction and the second direction are different.

[0007] When installing a connecting piece through a mounting hole provided in a side wall of a box or a cabinet, when the mounting hole is close to another side wall adjacent to the side wall, a dimension of the connecting piece along a first direction is greater than a dimension of the connecting piece along a second direction. Compared with a circular flange structure of the connecting piece, one side of the connecting piece along the second direction can avoid the other adjacent side wall to reduce the probability of interference between the connecting piece and the box or cabinet during installation, so that pipe joints of the same specification can be installed and used in a larger space as well as in a relatively small space, thereby improving the scope of application of the connecting piece.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting member includes a flange, thereby facilitating the installation of the connecting member (such as a box, a cabinet or a bracket, etc.).

[0009] In some embodiments, a sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece, so that a sealing ring is installed in the sealing groove to achieve sealing between the connecting piece and the component connected thereto.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple connecting tubes and sealing grooves, and each sealing groove is arranged around each connecting tube.

[0011] Thus, circumferential sealing of the plurality of connecting pipes can be achieved through the plurality of sealing grooves.

[0012] In some embodiments, along the axial direction of the connecting pipe, the outer peripheral surface of at least one side of the connecting pipe is provided with a heat preservation layer. When the pipe joint is installed in a wall, cabinet, box or other component for use, the pipe joint may exchange heat with the wall, cabinet, box or other component. The heat preservation layer can reduce the heat exchange between the pipe joint and the wall, cabinet, box or other component, so as to reduce the heat or cold loss of the heat exchange medium in the pipe joint.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe is formed with a clamping groove surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe. The provision of the clamping groove facilitates the connecting pipe to be clamped into the connecting pipe or connecting pipe accessory connected thereto to facilitate the connection.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least one connecting pipe is integrally formed with the connecting piece, thereby eliminating the need for assembling the connecting pipe and the connecting piece to improve installation efficiency during construction.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present application provides a pipe joint installation structure, comprising:

[0016] Connector fixings;

[0017] In the pipe joint of the first aspect, the connecting pipe is passed through the joint fixing member, and the joint fixing member is connected to the connecting member.

[0018] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint of the first aspect, the effect is the same as above and will not be repeated here.

[0019] In some embodiments, the joint fixing member includes a fixing member body and a mounting portion, the mounting portion is disposed through the fixing member body along the axial direction of the connecting tube, the connecting member is connected to the mounting portion, and at least one end of the connecting tube extends out of the mounting portion. Thus, the mounting portion can be connected to the fixing member body first, and then the connecting member is connected to the mounting portion, which is convenient for assembly.

[0020] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes an end cap and a cylindrical structure, the end cap is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure, the connector is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure and is connected to the end cap, the outer surface of the end cap is formed with a through hole communicating with the cavity, the connecting pipe is passed through the through hole and connected to the end cap. During the installation process, one end of the connecting pipe can pass through the cavity and the through hole, and then the connector is connected to the end cap. Therefore, by setting the cavity, the connecting pipe can be extended from the end cap to facilitate the connection of the connecting pipe with the external pipeline.

[0021] In some embodiments, the pipe joint installation structure further includes a fastener, a mounting hole is formed on the outer surface of the end cap, the mounting hole is spaced apart from the through hole, one end of the fastener is passed through the mounting hole and connected to the connector, thereby facilitating the connection and fixation of the joint fixing member and the connector through the fastener.

[0022] In some embodiments, along the axial direction of the connecting pipe, the end cap is flush with the outer surface of the fixing body; or, along the axial direction of the connecting pipe, at least part of the end cap protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing body. During the installation of the pipe joint, the connecting pipe can be vertically installed on the top of the cabinet or box, so that condensed water can flow from the surface of the installation portion to the surface of the fixing body, so as to reduce the accumulation of condensed water on the surface of the fixing body, thereby reducing the probability of condensed water penetrating from the pipe joint into the box or cabinet.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pipe joint installation structure further includes a sealing ring, a sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece, the sealing ring is located in the sealing groove and abuts against the joint fixing piece, thereby achieving circumferential sealing of the connecting pipe through the sealing ring.

[0024] In a third aspect, the present application provides an energy storage device, including the pipe joint installation structure of the second aspect, wherein the joint fixing member is a partial wall of a box in the energy storage device.

[0025] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint installation structure of the second aspect, the effect is the same as above and will not be repeated here.

[0026] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. Moreover, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 An exploded view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 A top view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 An axonometric view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 An exploded view of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 A side view of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 AA section view;

[0034] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the connection between the hose and the pipe joint installation structure (a cross section through the axis of the connecting pipe);

[0035] Figure 8 An axonometric diagram of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0036] Fig. 9 An exploded view of a mounting portion of a joint fixing member according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0037] Fig.10 An axonometric diagram of an energy storage device according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0038] The reference numerals in the specific implementation manner are as follows:

[0039] 100. Energy storage equipment;

[0040] 10. Pipeline joint; 11. Connecting pipe; 112. Clamping groove; 12. Connecting piece; 121. Sealing groove; 122. Connecting hole; 13. Sealing ring; 14. Insulation layer; 15. Hose; 16. Clamp;

[0041] 20. Joint fixing member; 21. Fixing member body; 22. Mounting portion; 221. Cylindrical structure; 222. End cover; 2221. Through hole; 2222. Mounting hole;

[0042] 30. Fasteners;

[0043] 40. Battery;

[0044] 50. Input tube;

[0045] 60. Output pipe;

[0046] 70. Energy storage cabinet;

[0047] 80. Heat exchange parts;

[0048] X, first direction; Y, second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0052] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0053] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there may be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0054] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to more than two pieces (including two pieces).

[0055] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0056] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] As a component for transitional connection between two butted pipes, pipe joints are usually installed near the corner of the box or cabinet when used on some equipment with limited space such as a box or cabinet, so that the pipes inside the equipment can be arranged near the corner, so that there is a larger space inside the equipment to load some components (containers, tanks or batteries, etc.). The pipes inside the equipment need to be led out. In order to facilitate the installation of the internal and external pipes of the equipment, the pipe joint can be installed on the box or cabinet of the equipment, and the pipes inside the equipment are connected to one end of the pipe joint, and the external pipes are connected to the other end of the pipe joint for easy installation. At present, the problem is that the application scope of the pipe joint is limited. When the pipes inside the equipment need to be led out near the corner of the box or cabinet, the pipe joint is easy to interfere when installed on the box or cabinet.

[0058] In view of this, the present application provides a pipe connector. When the pipe connector is installed, when the pipe connector is installed on a side wall of a box or a cabinet, the size of the connecting piece along the first direction is larger than the size of the connecting piece along the second direction. Compared with the circular flange structure of the connecting piece, one side of the connecting piece along the second direction can be arranged closer to the corner position of the box or cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connecting piece and the box or cabinet, so that the pipe connector can be installed and used in a larger space, and can also be used in a small space, thereby improving the applicability of the connecting piece.

[0059] The pipe joint provided in the present application can be installed and fixed on objects such as but not limited to walls, containers, boxes, cabinets or racks.

[0060] For the convenience of explanation, please refer to the following examples. Figure 1-Figure 3 , a pipe joint 10 according to some embodiments of the present application is taken as an example for description.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pipe joint 10 includes a connector 12 and at least one connecting pipe 11. The connector 12 is sleeved on the at least one connecting pipe 11 and connected to the at least one connecting pipe 11. At least one end of the connecting pipe 11 extends from the connector 12. The dimension of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the dimension of the connector 12 along the second direction Y. The first direction X and the second direction Y are respectively perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are different.

[0062] The shape of the projection of the connecting member 12 on the cross section of the connecting pipe 11 may be, but is not limited to, a rectangular, elliptical or other long strip plate-like structure.

[0063] The angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y may be perpendicular to each other, or may be less than 90°.

[0064] The connection between the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 includes but is not limited to threaded connection or welding.

[0065] The material of the pipe joint 10 includes but is not limited to metal or plastic.

[0066] When the pipe connector 10 is installed on a side wall of a box or a cabinet, the size of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the size of the connector 12 along the second direction Y. Compared with a circular flange structure of the connector 12, one side of the connector 12 along the second direction Y can be arranged closer to the corner of the box or the cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connector 12 and the box or the cabinet, so that the pipe connector 10 can be installed and used in a larger space as well as in a narrow space, thereby increasing the scope of application of the connector 12.

[0067] In some embodiments, the connector 12 includes a flange. The size of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the size along the second direction Y, and the flange formed is a special-shaped flange. Optionally, the outer contour of the projection of the flange on the first plane may be, but is not limited to, a rectangle or an ellipse, etc. The first plane is perpendicular to the axis of the connecting pipe 11.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 A sealing groove 121 surrounding the connecting pipe 11 is formed at one end of the connecting piece 12 .

[0069] When there are multiple connecting tubes 11 , the sealing groove 121 at one end of the connecting piece 12 may be one or more, that is, one sealing groove 121 may surround all the connecting tubes 11 , or each connecting tube 11 may be surrounded by a sealing groove 121 .

[0070] When the pipe joint 10 is installed, a sealing ring 13 may be arranged in the sealing groove 121 , and the components connected to the connecting piece 12 and the connecting piece 12 are sealed by the sealing ring 13 .

[0071] Optionally, the sealing ring 13 may be a rubber or silicone sealing ring 13 .

[0072] The sealing ring 13 is located in the sealing groove 121 . A part of the sealing ring 13 may protrude from the sealing groove 121 so that the connector 12 can press the sealing ring 13 during installation, thereby providing a better sealing effect for the sealing ring 13 .

[0073] Therefore, by installing the sealing ring 13 in the sealing groove 121, sealing between the connecting piece 12 and the component connected thereto can be achieved.

[0074] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 There are multiple connecting pipes 11 and multiple sealing grooves 121 , and each sealing groove 121 is arranged around each connecting pipe 11 .

[0075] Thus, circumferential sealing of the plurality of connecting pipes 11 can be achieved through the plurality of sealing grooves 121 .

[0076] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11 , a heat-insulating layer 14 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of at least one side of the connecting pipe 11 .

[0077] Optionally, the material of the thermal insulation layer 14 includes but is not limited to asbestos, rock wool, foamed polyurethane or foamed ceramic material.

[0078] Taking the installation of the pipe joint 10 on the wall as an example, the connecting pipe 11 is passed through the wall, and the insulation layer 14 is located in the wall. When the heat exchange medium passes through the connecting pipe 11, the insulation layer 14 can reduce the heat exchange between the connecting pipe 11 and the wall to reduce the loss of heat or cold in the connecting pipe 11.

[0079] When the pipe joint 10 is installed in a wall, cabinet, box or other component for use, the pipe joint 10 may exchange heat with the wall, cabinet, box or other component. The heat exchange between the connecting pipe 11 of the pipe joint 10 and the wall, cabinet, box or other component can be reduced by the insulation layer 14, so as to reduce the heat or cold loss of the heat exchange medium in the pipe joint 10.

[0080] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 A clamping groove 112 surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe 11 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe 11 .

[0081] The clamping groove 112 may be disposed near the end of the connecting pipe 11 , and may be specifically determined according to the installation requirements of the connecting pipe 11 and the butt pipe.

[0082] Optional, see Figure 7 The pipeline connected to the pipeline connector 10 is a hose 15. The hose 15 is sleeved on both ends of the connecting pipe 11, and the clamping groove 112 is located in the hose 15. The outer surface of the hose 15 is sleeved with a clamp 16. The clamp 16 fixes the hose 15 in the clamping groove 112 so that the hose 15 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe 11.

[0083] The provision of the snap-in groove 112 facilitates snapping the connecting pipe 11 into a docking pipe (such as a hose 15 ) or a docking pipe accessory connected thereto, so as to facilitate the connection of the pipe connector 10 .

[0084] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 At least one connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 are integrally formed.

[0085] Optionally, the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 can be integrally formed by casting or injection molding.

[0086] Thus, the process of connecting the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 by assembly can be omitted, so as to improve the installation efficiency during the construction process.

[0087] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 A connecting hole 122 is formed at one end of the connecting piece 12 along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11 .

[0088] The connection hole 122 includes but is not limited to a threaded hole, a bolt hole or a rivet hole.

[0089] The connecting member 12 is provided with a connecting hole 122, which can facilitate the fixing of the connecting member 12 on a wall, a container or other components.

[0090] For the convenience of explanation, please refer to the following examples. Figure 4-Figure 9 , a pipe joint installation structure of some embodiments of the present application is taken as an example for explanation.

[0091] The pipe joint installation structure comprises a joint fixing part 20 and the pipe joint 10 of the above embodiment, wherein the connecting pipe 11 is passed through the joint fixing part 20, and the joint fixing part 20 is connected to the connecting part 12.

[0092] The joint fixing member 20 includes but is not limited to a wall, a bracket or a container.

[0093] The connection between the joint fixing member 20 and the connection hole 122 includes but is not limited to bolt connection, riveting or screw connection, etc.

[0094] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint 10 of the above embodiment, the effect is the same as above and will not be described again.

[0095] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4-Figure 6 The joint fixing member 20 includes a fixing member body 21 and a mounting portion 22 . The mounting portion 22 is penetrated through the fixing member body 21 along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11 . The connecting member 12 is connected to the mounting portion 22 . At least one end of the connecting pipe 11 extends out of the mounting portion 22 .

[0096] Optionally, the connection between the fixing body 21 and the mounting portion 22 includes but is not limited to clamping, welding, riveting or bolting.

[0097] Exemplarily, along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, an insertion hole is formed at one end of the fixing body 21, the insertion hole penetrates the two side surfaces of the fixing body 21 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, the mounting portion 22 is inserted in the insertion hole, and one end of the mounting portion 22 is protruded from one end of the connecting tube 11. Optionally, the fixing body 21 and the mounting portion 22 are both metal parts, and the two are connected together by welding. Specifically, the fixing body 21 can be a square tube, one side wall of the square tube is provided with an insertion hole, and the insertion hole penetrates the other side wall opposite to the side wall, and the square tube can be used as a part of the wall of the box or cabinet.

[0098] Thus, the mounting portion 22 can be connected to the fixing member body 21 first, and then the connecting pipe 11 can be connected to the mounting portion 22, so as to facilitate assembly.

[0099] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6-Figure 9 The mounting portion 22 includes an end cover 222 and a cylindrical structure 221. The end cover 222 is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure 221. The connecting piece 12 is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure 221 and is connected to the end cover 222. A through hole 2221 communicating with the cavity is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222. The connecting pipe 11 is passed through the through hole 2221.

[0100] The diameter of the through hole 2221 may be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the connecting tube 11 , so that the connecting tube 11 can pass through the through hole 2221 .

[0101] The connection between the connector 12 and the end cover 222 includes, but is not limited to, welding, screw connection or bonding.

[0102] During installation, one end of the connecting pipe 11 can pass through the cavity and the through hole 2221, and then the connecting piece 12 is connected to the end cap 222. Therefore, by setting the cavity, the connecting pipe 11 can be extended from the end cap 222 to facilitate the connection between the connecting pipe 11 and the external pipeline.

[0103] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The pipe joint installation structure also includes a fastener 30. A mounting hole 2222 is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222. The mounting hole 2222 is spaced apart from the through hole 2221. One end of the fastener 30 is passed through the mounting hole 2222 and connected to the connector 12.

[0104] The fastener 30 includes, but is not limited to, screws, rivets, or bolt assemblies.

[0105] The connection between the fastener 30 and the connecting member 12 includes, but is not limited to, riveting, threaded connection or bolt connection.

[0106] Therefore, the fastener 30 facilitates the connection and fixation between the joint fixing member 20 and the connecting member 12 .

[0107] In some embodiments, the pipe joint installation structure further includes a sealing ring 13, and a sealing groove 121 surrounding the connecting pipe 11 is formed at one end of the connecting member 12. The sealing ring 13 is located in the sealing groove 121 and abuts against the joint fixing member 20. Thus, the circumferential sealing of the connecting pipe 11 can be achieved through the sealing ring 13.

[0108] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 , along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11 , the end cover 222 is flush with the outer surface of the fixing body 21 ; or, along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11 , at least part of the end cover 222 protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing body 21 .

[0109] Exemplarily, the end cover 222 can be arranged in the above-mentioned insertion hole and be flush with the outer surface of the fixing body 21 or protrude a part of the insertion hole; in other examples, the end cover 222 can also be arranged on the outside of the fixing body 21, that is, along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, the two ends of the cylindrical structure 221 extend from the outer surfaces on both sides of the fixing body 21.

[0110] During the installation of the pipe connector 10, the connecting pipe 11 can be installed vertically on the top of the cabinet or box, so that condensed water can flow from the surface of the mounting portion 22 to the surface of the fixing body 21, so as to reduce the accumulation of condensed water on the surface of the fixing body 21, thereby reducing the probability of condensed water penetrating from the pipe connector 10 into the box or cabinet.

[0111] For the convenience of explanation, please refer to the following examples. Fig.10, an energy storage device 100 according to some embodiments of the present application is used as an example for explanation.

[0112] The energy storage device 100 includes the pipeline joint installation structure of the above embodiment, and the joint fixing member 20 is a part of the wall of the box body in the energy storage device 100 .

[0113] Optionally, the energy storage device 100 includes an energy storage cabinet 70, a battery 40 and a heat exchanger 80, wherein the battery 40 is located in the energy storage cabinet 70. In order to adjust the temperature of the battery 40, a heat exchanger 80 can be arranged at the bottom of the battery 40, and the heat exchanger 80 can be a heat exchange tube or a water cooling plate. The number of connecting pipes 11 in the joint fixing member 20 is two, and the input end of the heat exchanger 80 is connected to one connecting pipe 11 through the input pipe 50, and the output end of the heat exchanger 80 is connected to the other connecting pipe 11 through the output pipe 60. In order to allow the battery 40 to have sufficient placement space in the energy storage cabinet 70, the input pipe 50 and the output pipe 60 are arranged between the battery 40 and the side wall of the energy storage cabinet 70, so that the ends of the input pipe 50 and the output pipe 60 respectively connected to the connecting pipe 11 are close to the corner position of the energy storage cabinet 70. The ends of the two connecting pipes 11 located outside the energy storage cabinet 70 can be connected to the water tank (not shown in the figure) through pipelines, and a water pump (not shown in the figure) is installed on the pipeline.

[0114] Optionally, the joint fixing member 20 may be installed on a side wall, a top wall or a bottom wall of the energy storage cabinet 70 . Fig.10 The structure diagram of the joint fixing member 20 installed on the top wall of the energy storage cabinet 70 is illustrated.

[0115] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint installation structure of the above embodiment, the effect is the same as above and will not be repeated here.

[0116] In an optional embodiment of the pipe joint installation structure, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 5, the pipe joint installation structure includes a pipe joint 10, a fastener 30 and a joint fixing member 20. Among them, the pipe joint 10 includes a connector 12 and at least one connecting pipe 11. The connector 12 is sleeved on at least one connecting pipe 11, all the connecting pipes 11 are integrally formed with the connector 12, and the connecting pipes 11 are extended from both ends of the connecting pipe 11. The size of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the size of the connector 12 along the second direction Y, the first direction X and the second direction Y are respectively the same as the radial direction of the connecting pipe 11, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are different. The connector 12 can be a flange. A sealing groove 121 surrounding the connecting pipe 11 is formed at one end of the connector 12, and a sealing ring 13 is arranged in the sealing groove 121. Along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11, the outer peripheral surface of at least one side of the connecting pipe 11 is provided with a thermal insulation layer 14. The outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe 11 is formed with a clamping groove 112 surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe 11. A connecting hole 122 is formed at one end of the connecting member 12 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, and the connecting hole 122 is a threaded hole. The joint fixing member 20 includes a fixing member body 21 and a mounting portion 22. The mounting portion 22 is penetrated through the fixing member body 21 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, the connecting member 12 is connected to the mounting portion 22, and at least one end of the connecting tube 11 extends out of the mounting portion 22. The mounting portion 22 includes an end cover 222 and a cylindrical structure 221. The end cover 222 is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure 221. The connecting member 12 is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure 221 and is connected to the end cover 222. A through hole 2221 is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222, and the connecting tube 11 is penetrated through the through hole 2221. A mounting hole 2222 is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222, and the mounting hole 2222 is spaced apart from the through hole 2221. One end of the fastener 30 is penetrated through the mounting hole 2222 and is threadedly connected to the connecting member 12.

[0117] When the pipe joint 10 is installed on a side wall of a box or cabinet, the size of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the size of the connector 12 along the second direction Y. Compared with the circular flange structure of the connector 12, one side of the connector 12 along the second direction Y can be arranged closer to the corner of the box or cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connector 12 and the box or cabinet, so that the pipe joint 10 can be installed and used in a larger space and in a narrow space, thereby improving the application range of the connector 12. The sealing ring 13 can play a role of circumferential sealing. When the joint fixing member 20 is a wall or a part of the wall of a closed chamber, it can block the mutual circulation of internal and external air, and reduce the generation of condensed water when there is a temperature difference between the internal and external air. The provision of the clamping groove 112 facilitates the connection between the connecting pipe 11 and the butt pipe. The threaded connection of the fastener 30 and the connecting hole 122 facilitates the installation and fixation of the pipe joint 10.

[0118] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pipe joint, characterized in that: include: at least one connecting pipe; A connecting piece, wherein the connecting piece is sleeved on the at least one connecting tube and connected to the at least one connecting tube, at least one end of the connecting tube extends from the connecting piece, a size of the connecting piece along a first direction is greater than a size of the connecting piece along a second direction, the first direction and the second direction are respectively perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting tube, and the first direction and the second direction are different.

2. The pipe joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member comprises a flange.

3. The pipe joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece.

4. The pipe joint according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the connecting pipes and the sealing grooves are both multiple, and each sealing groove is arranged around each connecting pipe.

5. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe is provided with a heat-insulating layer.

6. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A clamping groove surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe.

7. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The at least one connecting pipe is integrally formed with the connecting piece.

8. A pipe joint installation structure, characterized in that: include: Connector fixings; According to the pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the connecting pipe is passed through the joint fixing member, and the joint fixing member is connected to the connecting member.

9. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The joint fixing member includes a fixing member body and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is penetrated through the fixing member body along the axial direction of the connecting pipe. The connecting member is connected to the mounting portion. At least one end of the connecting pipe extends out of the mounting portion.

10. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting portion includes an end cover and a cylindrical structure, the end cover is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure, the connecting piece is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure and connected to the end cover, a through hole connected to the cavity is formed on the outer surface of the end cover, and the connecting pipe is passed through the through hole.

11. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: The pipe joint installation structure also includes a fastener. A mounting hole is formed on the outer surface of the end cover. The mounting hole is spaced apart from the through hole. One end of the fastener is passed through the mounting hole and connected to the connector.

12. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: Along the axial direction of the connecting tube, the end cover is flush with the outer surface of the fixing body; or, along the axial direction of the connecting tube, at least part of the end cover protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing body.

13. The pipe joint installation structure according to any one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that: The pipe joint installation structure also includes a sealing ring. A sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece. The sealing ring is located in the sealing groove and abuts against the joint fixing piece.

14. An energy storage device, characterized in that: It comprises a pipe joint installation structure as described in any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the joint fixing part is a partial wall of a box in the energy storage device.

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