Three-way connector for connecting faucet
By setting up a buffer assembly at the connection between the through pipe and the branch pipe of the tee joint, the impact problem of fluid at the gathering point is solved, the pressure is reduced, and the service life of the tee joint is extended.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421835562.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-31
AI Technical Summary
When using a tee joint, after fluid is introduced into the two inlets, mutual impact will occur at the gathering of the tee joint, resulting in a large pressure on the fluid at the gathering, which can easily lead to damage to the tee joint and reduce service life.
A tee connection for connecting the faucet is designed, including a through pipe and a branch through pipe, and a buffer assembly is provided at the connection between the two. The buffer assembly consists of a bracket, a buffer member and a mounting member. The buffer member is mounted on the bracket through a mounting member, and is rotatably connected between the bracket and the buffer member. A plurality of screw fan blades are provided on the rotation shaft.
Through the design of the buffer assembly, the thrust of the liquid pushes the spiral fan blade of the buffer member, allowing the liquid to mix in the rotation direction of the spiral fan blade, plays a buffering role, reduces the impact of the liquid at the gathering point, reduces the pressure inside the tee joint, and extends the service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of three-way joints, in particular to a three-way joint for connecting a faucet. Background Art
[0002] A three-way joint is a pipe fitting joint with three ports. When in use, one can be an inlet and the other two can be outlets; or two can be inlets and one can be an outlet. It is mainly used to change the direction of fluid, and most of it is used at the branch of the main pipeline.
[0003] However, when the three-way joint is used in a way that one is an outlet and the other two are inlets, after introducing fluids into the two inlets, the oncoming fluids will collide with each other at the confluence of the three-way joint, resulting in a higher fluid pressure at the confluence of the three-way joint compared to other positions. Under long-term use, it is easy to cause damage to the three-way joint and reduce its service life. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model discloses a three-way joint for connecting a faucet, mainly solving the problem that after introducing fluids into the two inlets of the three-way joint, the fluids will collide with each other at the confluence of the three-way joint, resulting in a relatively high fluid pressure at the confluence, which is easy to cause damage to the three-way joint and reduce its service life.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is realized as follows:
[0006] The utility model provides a three-way joint for connecting a faucet, including a straight-through pipe and a branch-through pipe. One side of the straight-through pipe is connected to the branch-through pipe. Inlets are respectively arranged at both ends of the straight-through pipe, and an outlet is arranged on the branch-through pipe. The two inlets are communicated with the outlet. A buffer assembly is arranged at the connection between the straight-through pipe and the branch-through pipe, and the buffer assembly is fixed at the connection between the straight-through pipe and the branch-through pipe through a fixing member;
[0007] The buffer assembly includes a bracket, a buffer member and a mounting member. The buffer member is mounted on the bracket through the mounting member, so that the buffer member is rotatably connected between the bracket and the buffer member. The buffer member includes a rotating shaft, and the axis of the rotating shaft is in the same direction as the axis of the branch-through pipe. A plurality of spiral fan blades are arranged on the rotating shaft.
[0008] In one embodiment, the bracket includes a hollow upper bracket and a lower bracket matching the inner wall of the straight-through pipe. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are connected by a plurality of connecting rods. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower bracket, and the other end is rotatably connected to the mounting member.
[0009] In one embodiment, a lower rotating sleeve is provided at the position of the lower bracket corresponding to the rotating shaft. The mounting member includes a mounting ring, and a mounting bracket is provided on the mounting ring. An upper rotating sleeve is provided at the position of the mounting bracket corresponding to the rotating shaft. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower rotating sleeve, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper rotating sleeve.
[0010] In one embodiment, the thickness of the connecting rod gradually decreases toward the side of the inlet.
[0011] In one embodiment, a concave mounting groove is provided on the upper bracket, and the mounting ring is threadedly connected to the mounting groove.
[0012] In one embodiment, the fixing member includes a threaded sleeve threadedly connected to the branch pipe. A limiting ring is provided at one end of the threaded sleeve corresponding to the outlet, and the outer diameter of the limiting ring is larger than the aperture of the outlet.
[0013] The advantages or beneficial effects in the above technical solutions at least include: when using a tee joint to introduce liquid into two inlets of a straight pipe, since a buffer assembly is provided at the connection between the straight pipe and the branch pipe, and the buffer assembly is fixed to the connection between the straight pipe and the branch pipe through a fixing member; the buffer assembly includes a bracket, a buffer member, and a mounting member. The buffer member is mounted on the bracket through the mounting member, so that the buffer member is rotatably connected between the bracket and the buffer member. The buffer member includes a rotating shaft, the axis of the rotating shaft is the same as the axis of the branch pipe, and a plurality of spiral fan blades are provided on the rotating shaft. Therefore, when the liquid introduced from the inlet enters the connection between the straight pipe and the branch pipe, the thrust of the liquid will push the spiral fan blades of the buffer member of the buffer assembly, causing the spiral fan blades to drive the rotating shaft to rotate between the bracket and the mounting member, so that the liquid can be mixed along the rotation direction of the spiral fan blades to play a buffering role, and the mixed liquid can be discharged from the outlet of the branch pipe, thereby reducing the large impact of the liquid at the convergence point, reducing the pressure inside the tee joint, avoiding damage to the tee joint, and improving the service life of the tee joint. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, are used to explain the principles of the present invention. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and the drawings are included in this specification and form a part of this specification.
[0015] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of a tee joint according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 Shows a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a tee joint according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3Shows a schematic diagram of a buffer assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 Shows a schematic diagram of a bracket according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 Shows a schematic diagram of a buffer member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 Shows a schematic diagram of a mounting member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of a fixing member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] Description of reference numerals:
[0023] 1, straight pipe;
[0024] 11, inlet;
[0025] 2, branch pipe;
[0026] 21, outlet;
[0027] 3, buffer assembly;
[0028] 31, bracket; 311, upper bracket; 312, lower bracket; 313, connecting rod; 314, lower rotating sleeve; 315, mounting groove;
[0029] 32, buffer member; 321, rotating shaft; 322, spiral fan blade;
[0030] 33, mounting member; 331, mounting ring; 332, mounting bracket; 333, upper rotating sleeve;
[0031] 4, fixing member;
[0032] 41, threaded sleeve;
[0033] 42, limiting ring. Detailed implementation manners
[0034] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided to more thoroughly and completely understand the present utility model. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present utility model are only for exemplary purposes and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.
[0036] As used herein, the term "comprising" and its variants are open-ended, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". The relevant definitions of other terms will be given in the following description. It should be noted that the concepts such as "first" and "second" mentioned in the present utility model are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.
[0037] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "a plurality of" mentioned in the present utility model are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise clearly specified in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".
[0038] The names of the messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of the present utility model are only for illustrative purposes and are not used to limit the scope of these messages or information.
[0039] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides a three-way joint for connecting a faucet, including a straight-through pipe 1 and a branch-through pipe 2. One side of the straight-through pipe 1 is connected to the branch-through pipe 2. Inlets 11 are respectively arranged at both ends of the straight-through pipe 1, and an outlet 21 is arranged on the branch-through pipe 2. The two inlets 11 communicate with the outlet 21. A buffer assembly 3 is arranged at the connection of the straight-through pipe 1 and the branch-through pipe 2, and the buffer assembly 3 is fixed to the connection of the straight-through pipe 1 and the branch-through pipe 2 through a fixing member 4;
[0040] The buffer assembly 3 includes a bracket 31, a buffer member 32 and a mounting member 33. The buffer member 32 is mounted on the bracket 31 through the mounting member 33, so that the buffer member 32 is rotatably connected between the bracket 31 and the buffer member 32. The buffer member 32 includes a rotating shaft 321, and the axis of the rotating shaft 321 is in the same direction as the axis of the branch-through pipe 2. A plurality of spiral fan blades 322 are arranged on the rotating shaft 321.
[0041] With the above structure, when using a three-way joint to introduce liquid into the two inlets 11 of the straight pipe 1, since a buffer assembly 3 is provided at the connection between the straight pipe 1 and the branch pipe 2, the buffer assembly 3 is fixed to the connection between the straight pipe 1 and the branch pipe 2 through a fixing member 4; the buffer assembly 3 includes a bracket 31, a buffer member 32 and a mounting member 33. The buffer member 32 is mounted on the bracket 31 through the mounting member 33, so that the buffer member 32 is rotatably connected between the bracket 31 and the buffer member 32. The buffer member 32 includes a rotating shaft 321, and the axis of the rotating shaft 321 is in the same direction as the axis of the branch pipe 2. A plurality of spiral fan blades 322 are provided on the rotating shaft 321. Therefore, when the liquid introduced from the inlet 11 enters the connection between the straight pipe 1 and the branch pipe 2, the thrust of the liquid will push the spiral fan blades 322 of the buffer member 32 of the buffer assembly 3, so that the spiral fan blades 322 drive the rotating shaft 321 to rotate between the bracket 31 and the mounting member 33, enabling the liquid to be mixed along the rotation direction of the spiral fan blades 322 to play a buffering role, and enabling the mixed liquid to be discharged from the outlet 21 of the branch pipe 2, thereby reducing the large impact of the liquid at the convergence point, reducing the pressure inside the three-way joint, avoiding damage to the three-way joint, and improving the service life of the three-way joint.
[0042] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the bracket 31 includes a hollow upper bracket 311 and a lower bracket 312 that matches the inner wall of the straight pipe 1. The upper bracket 311 and the lower bracket 312 are connected by a plurality of connecting rods 313. One end of the rotating shaft 321 is rotatably connected to the lower bracket 312, and the other end is rotatably connected to the mounting member 33. In actual use, the connecting rods 313 are used to connect the upper bracket 311 and the lower bracket 312. With the cooperation of the upper bracket 311, the lower bracket 312 and the mounting member 33, the rotating shaft 321 can be installed between the lower bracket 312 and the mounting member 33.
[0043] A lower rotating sleeve 314 is provided at the position of the lower bracket 312 corresponding to the rotating shaft 321. The mounting member 33 includes a mounting ring 331. A mounting bracket 332 is provided on the mounting ring 331. An upper rotating sleeve 333 is provided at the position of the mounting bracket 332 corresponding to the rotating shaft 321. One end of the rotating shaft 321 is rotatably connected to the lower rotating sleeve 314, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper rotating sleeve 333. In actual use, with the cooperation of the lower rotating sleeve 314 and the upper rotating sleeve 333, the rotating shaft 321 can be rotatably connected between the lower bracket 312 and the mounting member 33.
[0044] The thickness of the connecting rod 313 gradually decreases toward the side of the inlet 11. In actual use, with such a thickness setting of the connecting rod 313, the resistance of the connecting rod 313 to the liquid entering the inlet 11 can be reduced.
[0045] An installation groove 315 which is concave is arranged on the upper support 311, and the installation ring 331 is in threaded connection with the installation groove 315. In practical applications, under the threaded connection between the installation ring 331 and the installation groove 315, it is convenient to install or disassemble the installation ring 331 in the installation groove 315.
[0046] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the fixing member 4 includes a threaded sleeve 41 which is in threaded connection with the branch pipe 2. A limiting ring 42 is arranged at one end of the threaded sleeve 41 corresponding to the outlet 21, and the outer diameter of the limiting ring 42 is larger than the aperture of the outlet 21. In practical applications, the fixing member 4 is used to fix the buffer assembly 3 at the connection between the straight pipe 1 and the branch pipe 2. Under the action of the threaded connection between the threaded sleeve 41 and the branch pipe 2, it is convenient to install and disassemble the fixing member 4. At the same time, with the arrangement of the limiting ring 42, it is convenient to rotate the threaded sleeve 41.
[0047] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.
[0048] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are only for clearly explaining the present utility model, rather than limiting the scope of the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, other changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above utility model, and these changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A three-way connector for connecting a faucet, characterized in that: It comprises a straight pipe and a branch pipe, one side of the straight pipe is connected to the branch pipe, both ends of the straight pipe are respectively provided with inlets, the branch pipe is provided with an outlet, the two inlets are communicated with the outlet, a buffer component is provided at the connection between the straight pipe and the branch pipe, and the buffer component is fixed at the connection between the straight pipe and the branch pipe through a fixing piece; The buffer assembly includes a bracket, a buffer member and a mounting member. The buffer member is mounted on the bracket through the mounting member so that the buffer member is rotatably connected between the bracket and the buffer member. The buffer member includes a rotating shaft, the axis of the rotating shaft is in the same direction as the axis of the branch pipe, and a plurality of spiral blades are arranged on the rotating shaft.
2. The three-way connector for connecting a faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket includes a hollow upper bracket and a lower bracket matching the inner wall of the straight-through pipe. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are connected by a plurality of connecting rods. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower bracket, and the other end is rotatably connected to the mounting member.
3. The three-way connector for connecting a faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lower rotating sleeve is arranged at a position of the lower bracket corresponding to the rotating shaft, the mounting member comprises a mounting ring, a mounting bracket is arranged on the mounting ring, an upper rotating sleeve is arranged at a position of the mounting bracket corresponding to the rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower rotating sleeve, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper rotating sleeve.
4. The three-way connector for connecting a faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The thickness of the connecting rod gradually decreases on one side facing the inlet.
5. The three-way connector for connecting a faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper bracket is provided with a concave mounting groove, and the mounting ring is threadedly connected to the mounting groove.
6. The three-way connector for connecting a faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member comprises a threaded sleeve threadably connected to the branch through pipe, a limiting ring is arranged at one end of the threaded sleeve corresponding to the outlet, and the outer diameter of the limiting ring is larger than the aperture of the outlet.