Multi-way pipe
By designing multi-pass pipes, including two-pass bent pipes and welded branch pipes, the problem that existing tee pipes cannot be bypassed at the bends of the whole vehicle circuit is solved, and a more flexible vehicle layout and design is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421806212.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-29
AI Technical Summary
In the complex layout of the vehicle circuit, the existing tee pipe cannot meet the bypass requirements, especially at the bends of the aluminum pipe, resulting in large design constraints and difficult to meet the vehicle layout requirements.
A multi-pass pipe is designed, including a two-pass bent pipe and N branch pipes. The bent pipe section is equipped with N assembly holes, and the branch pipe is interposed at the assembly hole and welded to the bent pipe section to meet the bypass needs at the bend of the pipe.
The multi-pass pipe can be bypassed at the bends of the vehicle circuit, meeting the needs of complex vehicle layout, and improving design flexibility and adaptability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline systems, in particular to a multi-way pipe. Background Art
[0002] As the performance of traditional fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles continues to improve, the design of vehicle fuel lines, coolant lines, exhaust lines and other circuits is becoming more and more complex, requiring more complete pipe structures and circuits to support the design of the vehicle. The current common tee design is plastic or aluminum tubes with more conventional structures, and the existing structure cannot meet the layout requirements of the vehicle circuit. Specifically, although the processing technology of plastic tees is simple, they are not resistant to high temperatures and are easy to melt in high-temperature circuits or affect durability and other performance, making them unsuitable for vehicle circuits. Aluminum tees have many structural constraints, and can only be realized by opening bypass holes in straight sections, which cannot meet the vehicle layout requirements of bypassing at the bends of aluminum tubes.
[0003] Therefore, a multi-way pipe is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a multi-way pipe which can meet the whole vehicle layout requirements of bypassing at the bending part of the pipe.
[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A multi-way pipe is provided, the multi-way pipe is made of metal, and the multi-way pipe comprises:
[0007] A two-way elbow comprises a first straight pipe section, a bent pipe section and a second straight pipe section connected in sequence, wherein the bent pipe section is provided with N assembly holes, where N is a positive integer;
[0008] N branch pipes are interference-inserted in the N assembly holes in a one-to-one correspondence, and the N branch pipes are all welded to the bent pipe section.
[0009] Optionally, the M branch pipes are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the curved pipe section, or the M branch pipes are evenly spaced along the circumference of the curved pipe section, and M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
[0010] Optionally, the first straight pipe section and the second straight pipe section are both in a first plane, A branch pipes are located in the first plane, and A is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
[0011] Optionally, the extension directions of the B branch pipes converge at the same point, and B is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
[0012] Optionally, a first limiting protrusion is provided on the branch pipe.
[0013] Optionally, a first guide groove is formed on the first limiting protrusion.
[0014] Optionally, a second limiting protrusion is provided on the first straight pipe section and / or the second straight pipe section.
[0015] Optionally, a second guiding groove is formed on the second limiting protrusion.
[0016] Optionally, a pier head is provided at the end of the first straight pipe section and / or the second straight pipe section.
[0017] Optionally, a pier head is provided at the end of the branch pipe.
[0018] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0019] The utility model provides a multi-way pipe, which is made of metal and includes a two-way elbow and N branch pipes. The two-way elbow includes a first straight pipe section, a bent pipe section and a second straight pipe section connected in sequence, and the bent pipe section is provided with N assembly holes, where N is a positive integer. The N branch pipes are inserted in the N assembly holes in a one-to-one interference fit manner, and the N branch pipes are all welded to the bent pipe section. Since the N branch pipes are all located in the bent pipe section, the multi-way pipe can meet the vehicle layout requirements of bypassing at the bend of the pipe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a multi-way pipe provided in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0021] In the figure:
[0022] 1. two-way elbow; 11. first straight pipe section; 111. second limiting protrusion; 1111. second guide groove; 112. pier head; 12. elbow section; 13. second straight pipe section;
[0023] 2. Branch pipe; 21. First limit protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] Before any embodiments of the application are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the application is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the above drawings.
[0025] In this application, the terms "comprises", "includes", "has" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device that includes the element.
[0026] In this application, the term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. 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 application generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "and / or" relationship.
[0027] In the present application, the terms "connect", "combine", "couple", and "install" may refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediate piece, and indirect connection refers to two parts or components being connected to at least one intermediate piece respectively, and the two parts or components being connected via the intermediate piece. In addition, "connect" and "couple" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, and may include electrical connections or couplings.
[0028] In the present application, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that relative terms (e.g., "about," "approximately," "substantially," etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions include the values and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, the relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a specific value, the tolerances caused by manufacturing, assembly, and use associated with a specific value, and the like. Such terms should also be considered to disclose a range defined by the absolute values of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to plus or minus a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values that do not use relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values with tolerances. In addition, "substantially" may refer to plus or minus a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) on the basis of the indicated angle when expressing a relative angular position relationship (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular).
[0029] In this application, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.
[0030] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back" and other directional words are described based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the context, it is also necessary to understand that when it is mentioned that an element is connected to another element "upper" or "lower", it can not only be directly connected to another element "upper" or "lower", but also indirectly connected to another element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional words such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, back side, etc. not only represent the positive orientation, but can also be understood as the lateral orientation. For example, the bottom can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower back, etc.
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the multi-way tube of this embodiment is made of metal. Optionally, the multi-way tube is an aluminum tube to ensure high structural strength and light weight. The multi-way tube includes a two-way elbow 1 and N branch tubes 2, wherein the two-way elbow 1 includes a first straight tube section 11, an elbow section 12 and a second straight tube section 13 connected in sequence, and the elbow section 12 is provided with N assembly holes, where N is a positive integer. The N branch tubes 2 are interference-inserted in the N assembly holes one by one, and the N branch tubes 2 are all welded to the elbow section 12. Since the N branch tubes 2 are all located in the elbow section 12, the multi-way tube can meet the vehicle layout requirements of bypassing the bends of the tubes. The value of N can be selected according to the actual situation of the vehicle layout. Figure 1 The three-way valve that meets the above description is shown when N is 1. Of course, N can also be 2, 3, 4, 5, or other positive integers.
[0032] Optionally, M branches 2 are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the bend section 12, or M branches 2 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the bend section 12, and M is a positive integer less than or equal to N. That is, some or all of the branches 2 are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the bend section 12, or are evenly spaced along the circumference of the bend section 12. Taking M as 4 as an example, the four branches 2 can all be located on the outermost curved surface of the bend section 12 and evenly spaced, and their distribution is similar to the needle-shaped dorsal fin of an animal. Or the four branches 2 can be evenly spaced along the circumference of the bend section 12, that is, one branch 2 is set every 90°, so as to facilitate docking of equipment in four different directions. If N is a positive integer greater than 4 such as 5, 6, etc., four branches 2 are arranged according to the above rules, and the positions of the remaining branches 2 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and there is no restriction here.
[0033] Optionally, the first straight pipe section 11 and the second straight pipe section 13 are both in the first plane, and A branches 2 are located in the first plane, where A is a positive integer less than or equal to N. That is, some or all of the branches 2 are in the same plane as the first straight pipe section 11 and the second straight pipe section 13. In the above example, the four branches 2 that are all located on the outermost curved surface of the curved pipe section 12 meet the requirement of being all located in the first plane. Of course, the remaining branches 2 may not be located in the first plane, or it may be set that all the branches 2 are not located in the first plane. For example, the four branches 2 that are evenly spaced along the circumference of the curved pipe section 12 in the above example are not in the first plane.
[0034] Optionally, the extension directions of B branch pipes 2 converge at the same point, and B is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
[0035] Optionally, a first limiting protrusion 21 is provided on the branch pipe 2 to clamp the branch pipe 2 and insert it into the assembly hole with interference fit, and the first limiting protrusion 21 can also have a limiting effect when docking with external equipment. Optionally, a first guiding groove is provided on the first limiting protrusion 21 to provide guidance when docking with external equipment.
[0036] Optionally, a second limiting protrusion 111 is provided on the first straight pipe section 11 and / or the second straight pipe section 13 to limit the position when docking with external equipment. Optionally, a second guiding groove 1111 is provided on the second limiting protrusion 111 to guide when docking with external equipment.
[0037] Optionally, the ends of the first straight pipe section 11 and / or the second straight pipe section 13 are provided with a pier head 112. Optionally, the ends of the first straight pipe section 11 and / or the second straight pipe section 13 are provided with a chamfer. Optionally, the ends of the branch pipe 2 are provided with a pier head 112. Optionally, the ends of the branch pipe 2 are provided with a chamfer.
[0038] Figure 1 The branch pipe 2 of the tee pipe shown is arranged on the outermost curved surface of the curved pipe section 12, and the angle between the length direction of the branch pipe 2 and the axial direction of the first straight pipe section 11 is 30°. Of course, the angle between the length direction of the branch pipe 2 and the first straight pipe section 11 and the second straight pipe section 13 can be adjusted according to actual needs.
[0039] The manufacturing process of the multi-way pipe includes the following steps:
[0040] First, a two-way elbow 1 is manufactured, and chamfering and piercing 112 are performed on the straight pipe blanking, and then the straight pipe is bent and pierced 112, pit punching and other processes related to the bending pipe are performed; then laser drilling is performed at the required bending position of the elbow to form an assembly hole, and finally cleaning and inspection are performed.
[0041] Then the branch pipe 2 is manufactured, and after blanking and chamfering, the two limiting pier heads 112 for pre-assembly and assembly with the hand parts are completed, and finally cleaned and inspected.
[0042] Finally, the branch pipe 2 is pressed into the assembly hole of the two-way elbow pipe 1, and gaskets, welding rings and other flux materials are used in the middle to ensure that there is no leakage at the assembly during the welding process. After the manufacture of the above-mentioned multi-way pipe is completed, the multi-way pipe is installed in the required pipeline assembly, and the final qualified pipe assembly can be completed by flame brazing or high-temperature brazing furnace dedicated to the assembly product. The multi-way pipe can be used in the fuel pipeline, coolant pipeline, exhaust pipeline and other loop assemblies of the whole vehicle, and can meet the complex structural design of the whole vehicle loop to a large extent. It is a great improvement over the conventional situation that only bypass branches can be added to the straight section of the aluminum tube, and then the bypass branches are bent in multiple places to meet the loop interface requirements.
[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A multi-way pipe, characterized in that: The multi-way pipe is made of metal and comprises: A two-way elbow (1) comprises a first straight pipe section (11), an elbow section (12) and a second straight pipe section (13) which are connected in sequence, wherein the elbow section (12) is provided with N assembly holes, where N is a positive integer; N branch pipes (2), the N branch pipes (2) are interference-inserted in the N assembly holes in a one-to-one correspondence, and the N branch pipes (2) are all welded to the bent pipe section (12).
2. The multi-way pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The M branch pipes (2) are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the curved pipe section (12), or the M branch pipes (2) are evenly spaced along the circumference of the curved pipe section (12), and M is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
3. The multi-way pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first straight pipe section (11) and the second straight pipe section (13) are both in a first plane, and A branch pipes (2) are located in the first plane, where A is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
4. The multi-way pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension directions of the B branch pipes (2) converge at the same point, and B is a positive integer less than or equal to N.
5. The multi-way pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The branch pipe (2) is provided with a first limiting protrusion (21) on the upper ring.
6. The multi-way pipe according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first limiting protrusion (21) is provided with a first guiding groove.
7. The multi-way pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A second limiting protrusion (111) is provided on the first straight pipe section (11) and / or the second straight pipe section (13).
8. The multi-channel pipe according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second limiting protrusion (111) is provided with a second guiding groove (1111).
9. The multi-way pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A pier head (112) is provided at the end of the first straight pipe section (11) and / or the second straight pipe section (13).
10. The multi-way pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The end of the branch pipe (2) is provided with a pier head (112).