Electric valve with high safety

By designing a double protection structure on the electric valve and optimizing the heat dissipation solution, the problems of electric controllers being easily damaged and poor heat dissipation are solved, the safety and stability of the electric valves are improved, and the maintenance costs are reduced.

CN223063275UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04BEIJING ZHONGXUE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422386965.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

The top electric controller of existing electric valves is susceptible to external collision damage, resulting in system failure and poor heat dissipation, which increases maintenance and replacement costs, affecting system safety and stability.

Method used

It adopts a double-protective structure, including a semi-cylindrical protective cover and a removable support plate, combined with ventilation grooves and rubber curved protective panels, enhances the protection and heat dissipation performance of the controller, and improves structural stability through multiple fixing designs.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the controller from being damaged by external force collision, ensure normal operation, extend service life, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the safety and stability of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fluid control, in particular to a high-safety electric valve, and solves the problems that an electric controller in the prior art is directly exposed, is easily damaged by external force collision and is poor in heat dissipation. A high-safety electric valve comprises a valve body and a controller, the controller is connected to the top of the valve body through a connecting pipe, two semi-cylindrical protective covers are symmetrically arranged outside the controller, and a plurality of through grooves used for ventilation are formed in the outer rings of the protective covers; the bottom of the protective cover is detachably connected with a semicircular bearing plate, and the bottom of the bearing plate is connected with a bottom annular plate detachably connected with the outer ring of the connecting pipe. Through an innovative double-protection structure and an optimized heat dissipation design, the safety and the stability of the electric valve are remarkably improved, the service life is prolonged, the maintenance and replacement cost is reduced, a more reliable and efficient solution is provided for a fluid control system, and the technical effect is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of valves, in particular to an electric valve with high safety. Background Art

[0002] As a key component in the fluid control system, the valve plays a crucial role in various industrial and civil fields. It ensures the normal operation of the system by regulating the flow rate, pressure, and direction of the fluid. To improve the operation convenience and automation level of the valve, modern valves generally adopt an electric controller to control the opening and closing. The electric controller can not only achieve remote control but also automatically execute the switch action according to the preset program, greatly improving the use efficiency and flexibility of the valve. In scenarios with high safety requirements, the application of electric valves is particularly extensive. As a core component, its reliability and stability have a decisive impact on the overall safety of the system. However, in the existing design of electric valves, the electric controller at the top is often directly exposed without effective protection. This design gradually exposes a series of obvious limitations and technical problems in actual use. Specifically, in the existing electric valves, the electric controller at the top is at risk of being damaged due to external force collision. Once the electric controller is damaged by an accidental impact, the entire valve will not be able to work properly, which will not only lead to the failure of the system fluid control but also may cause safety accidents. In addition, the exposed design of the electric controller also increases the possibility of being affected by the harsh environment, further reducing the reliability and service life of the valve. More seriously, these problems not only significantly increase the cost of maintaining and replacing the controller but also may pose a potential threat to the overall safety and stability of the system.

[0003] Therefore, in view of the many deficiencies in the prior art, we urgently need a highly secure electric valve to solve these problems. This new type of highly secure electric valve should be able to effectively protect the electric controller at the top, prevent it from being damaged due to external force collision, and at the same time improve the overall reliability and service life of the valve. In addition, the new electric valve should also have better environmental adaptability to meet the usage requirements under various complex working conditions and provide strong support for the safe and stable operation of the fluid control system. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an electric valve with high safety, which solves the problem that in the existing electric valves, in the core part of the electric controller at the top, there is a risk of being damaged due to external force collision. Once the electric controller is damaged by an accidental impact, the entire valve will not be able to work properly, which will not only lead to the failure of the system fluid control but also may cause safety accidents.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A highly secure electric valve, comprising a valve and a controller. The controller is connected to the top of the valve through a connecting pipe. Two protective covers are symmetrically arranged outside the controller. Both of the two protective covers are semi-cylindrical, and the two protective covers form an entire cylinder. A number of ventilation slots for ventilation are provided on the outer ring of the protective cover;

[0007] The bottom of the protective cover is detachably connected with a semi-circular supporting plate. A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer ring of the connecting pipe is provided at the center of one side of the supporting plate. The bottom of the supporting plate is connected with a bottom ring plate detachably connected to the outer ring of the connecting pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a number of connecting holes are provided on the side wall of the bottom ring plate, and a number of positioning holes are provided on the outer ring of the connecting pipe. A positioning screw adapted to the connecting hole is threadedly connected inside each positioning hole.

[0009] Preferably, an installation semi-circular plate is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the protective cover, and the installation semi-circular plate is bolted and fixed to the top of the supporting plate.

[0010] Preferably, side plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the two supporting plates close to each other, and two adjacent side plates are connected by connecting screws.

[0011] Preferably, an arc-shaped protective plate is detachably connected to one side of the protective cover. The arc-shaped protective plate is made of rubber material, and a number of heat dissipation slots are provided on one side of the arc-shaped protective plate.

[0012] Preferably, fixing blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover. A plugging slot adapted to the side wall of the arc-shaped protective plate is provided on one side of the fixing block.

[0013] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This high - security electric valve design significantly enhances the controller's ability to resist external impacts by ingeniously integrating the two core components of the valve and the controller and adopting an innovative double - protection structure, namely the all - around wrapping design of two semi - cylindrical protective covers, effectively ensuring the normal operation of the valve and the stable operation of the fluid control system. At the same time, the combination of the through - slots opened on the outer ring of the protective cover and the heat - dissipation slots on the rubber - material arc - shaped protective plate not only ensures good ventilation and heat dissipation during the operation of the controller but also avoids overheating problems, thus extending the service life of the controller and the entire electric valve. In addition, the detachable connection design of the support plate and the bottom ring plate, as well as the reinforcement between the side plates through the connecting screws, not only simplifies the installation process, improves the maintenance efficiency but also enhances the structural stability through multiple fixations, further improving the reliability and safety of the electric valve. In summary, this design successfully solves the problems in the prior art such as the vulnerability of the electric controller, poor heat dissipation, and complex installation and maintenance, provides a safer, more stable, and efficient solution for the fluid control system, significantly reduces the maintenance and replacement costs, and has a positive promoting effect on improving the overall performance and service life of the system. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following - described drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram of the valve of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the protective cover of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the installation semi - circular plate of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the arc - shaped protective plate of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, valve; 2, protective cover; 3, connecting pipe; 4, controller; 5, positioning hole; 6, positioning screw; 7, support plate; 8, side plate; 9, bottom ring plate; 10, connecting screw; 11, installation semi - circular plate; 12, through - slot; 13, arc - shaped protective plate; 14, insertion slot; 15, fixing block. Detailed Embodiment

[0022] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model more clear and understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0023] Referring to Figures 1-5 , a highly secure electric valve, comprising a valve 1 and a controller 4. The controller 4 is connected to the top of the valve 1 through a connecting pipe 3. Two protective covers 2 are symmetrically arranged outside the controller 4. Both protective covers 2 are semi-cylindrical. The two protective covers 2 form an entire cylinder. A plurality of ventilation slots 12 for ventilation are provided on the outer ring of the protective cover 2;

[0024] The bottom of the protective cover 2 is detachably connected with a semi-circular supporting plate 7. A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3 is provided at the center of one side of the supporting plate 7. The bottom of the supporting plate 7 is connected with a bottom ring plate 9 detachably connected to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3.

[0025] The following is the working process of this solution:

[0026] This highly secure electric valve mainly consists of two major parts: a valve 1 and a controller 4. The controller 4 is tightly connected to the top of the valve 1 through a connecting pipe 3, ensuring the accurate transmission of control instructions. In order to protect the controller 4 from external forces, two semi-cylindrical protective covers 2 are specially designed. These two protective covers 2 are symmetrically arranged and can form a complete cylinder, tightly wrapping the controller 4 inside. A plurality of ventilation slots 12 are also provided on the outer ring of the protective cover 2. These ventilation slots 12 not only ensure good ventilation of the controller 4 during operation but also avoid heat dissipation problems caused by overly tight enclosure.

[0027] At the bottom of the protective cover 2, a detachable semi-circular supporting plate 7 is designed. A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3 is accurately provided at the center of one side of the supporting plate 7. This design not only facilitates installation but also enhances the stability between the connecting pipe 3 and the protective cover 2. The bottom of the supporting plate 7 is further connected with a bottom ring plate 9, and the bottom ring plate 9 is also detachably connected to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3. Such a double fixation design greatly improves the stability and security of the entire structure of the electric valve.

[0028] When the electric valve is operating, the controller 4 receives instructions from a remote location or a preset program, and transmits control signals to the valve 1 through the connecting pipe 3 to achieve precise opening or closing of the valve. During the entire process, the protective cover 2 and the supporting plate 7 and the bottom ring plate 9 at its bottom together form a solid protective layer, effectively resisting external collisions and the influence of harsh environments, and ensuring the normal operation of the controller 4 and the entire electric valve.

[0029] Furthermore, a number of connecting holes are provided on the side wall of the bottom ring plate 9, and a number of positioning holes 5 are provided on the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3. A positioning screw 6 adapted to the connecting hole is threadedly connected inside each positioning hole 5. Through the connecting holes on the side wall of the bottom ring plate 9, the positioning holes 5 on the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3, and the positioning screws 6 threadedly connected inside each positioning hole 5, during the installation process, the positioning screw 6 can pass through the connecting hole and be screwed into the positioning hole 5, realizing a firm connection between the bottom ring plate 9 and the connecting pipe 3. This design not only enhances the stability of the entire electric valve structure but also ensures that the protective cover 2 and its bottom components will not loosen due to vibration or external forces during long-term use, thus effectively protecting the safety of the controller 4 and improving the reliability and service life of the electric valve.

[0030] Furthermore, an installation semi-circular plate 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the protective cover 2. The installation semi-circular plate 11 is bolted and fixed to the top of the supporting plate 7. Through the setting that the installation semi-circular plate 11 fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the protective cover 2 is bolted and fixed to the top of the supporting plate 7, when installing and disassembling the protective cover 2, only by tightening or loosening the bolts can the connection and separation between the protective cover 2 and the supporting plate 7 be easily realized. This design simplifies the installation process, improves the maintenance efficiency, and at the same time ensures the tightness and stability of the connection between the protective cover 2 and the supporting plate 7, providing reliable protection for the controller 4.

[0031] Furthermore, side plates 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the adjacent sides of the two supporting plates 7. The two adjacent side plates 8 are connected by a connecting screw 10. Through the side plates 8 on the adjacent sides of the two supporting plates 7 and the setting that the two adjacent side plates 8 are connected by a connecting screw 10, during the assembly process, the connecting screw 10 can pass through the adjacent side plates 8 and tightly fix them together, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the supporting plates 7 and the stability of the entire electric valve structure. This design effectively prevents the supporting plates 7 from deforming or shifting due to uneven stress during use, ensuring the normal operation of the controller 4 and the entire electric valve.

[0032] Furthermore, an arc-shaped protective plate 13 is detachably connected to one side of the protective cover 2. The arc-shaped protective plate 13 is made of rubber material, and a number of heat dissipation grooves are provided on one side of the arc-shaped protective plate 13. Through the arc-shaped protective plate 13 detachably connected to one side of the protective cover 2, and the setting that the arc-shaped protective plate 13 is made of rubber material and provided with a number of heat dissipation grooves, while protecting the controller 4 from external forces, the rubber arc-shaped protective plate 13 also has a certain elasticity and buffering effect, which can further reduce the impact of external forces on the controller 4. At the same time, the design of the heat dissipation grooves ensures good ventilation and heat dissipation of the controller 4 during operation, avoiding performance degradation or damage caused by overheating, and improving the reliability and service life of the electric valve.

[0033] Furthermore, fixed blocks 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover 2. A plugging groove 14 adapted to the side wall of the arc-shaped protection plate 13 is formed on one side of the fixed block 15. Through the fixed blocks 15 fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover 2 and the plugging groove 14 formed on one side of the fixed block 15 and adapted to the side wall of the arc-shaped protection plate 13, when installing the arc-shaped protection plate 13, it only needs to insert its side wall into the plugging groove 14 to achieve firm connection. This design not only simplifies the installation process, but also improves the tightness and stability of the connection between the arc-shaped protection plate 13 and the protective cover 2, providing more comprehensive and reliable protection for the controller 4.

[0034] In summary: The design of this high-security electric valve completely integrates the two core components of the valve 1 and the controller 4, and realizes their close connection through the connecting pipe 3, ensuring the accurate transmission of control instructions. The working principle and beneficial effects of the entire valve system are as follows:

[0035] The valve 1, as an actuator for fluid control, receives signal instructions from the controller 4 to achieve precise opening or closing actions. The controller 4 is responsible for receiving instructions from remote or preset programs and transmitting control signals to the valve 1 through the connecting pipe 3. To protect this key component from external forces, two semi-cylindrical protective covers 2 are specially designed. They are symmetrically arranged and can form a complete cylinder, tightly wrapping the controller 4. This design significantly reduces the risk of damage caused by external impacts, thus ensuring the normal operation of the valve and avoiding system fluid control failure and safety accidents caused by controller damage. A number of through slots 12 are opened on the outer ring of the protective cover 2. These through slots 12 ensure good ventilation during the operation of the controller 4 while avoiding overheating problems caused by a closed environment, effectively improving the service life of the controller 4 and the entire electric valve. To further enhance the structural stability, a semi-circular supporting plate 7 is detachably connected to the bottom of the protective cover 2. A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3 is precisely opened at the center of one side of the supporting plate 7, facilitating installation and enhancing the stability between the connecting pipe 3 and the protective cover 2. The bottom of the supporting plate 7 is further connected to a bottom ring plate 9, and the bottom ring plate 9 is also detachably connected to the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3. A number of connecting holes are opened on the side wall of the bottom ring plate 9, which cooperate with the positioning holes 5 on the outer ring of the connecting pipe 3. A positioning screw 6 adapted to the connecting hole is threadedly connected inside each positioning hole 5. During installation, the positioning screw 6 can pass through the connecting hole and be screwed into the positioning hole 5, achieving a firm connection between the bottom ring plate 9 and the connecting pipe 3. This dual fixation design greatly improves the stability and safety of the entire electric valve structure. To simplify the installation process and improve the maintenance efficiency, an installation semi-circular plate 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the protective cover 2, and the installation semi-circular plate 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate 7 through bolts. By simply tightening or loosening the bolts, the connection and separation between the protective cover 2 and the supporting plate 7 can be easily achieved. At the same time, side plates 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the two supporting plates 7 close to each other, and the two adjacent side plates 8 are connected by a connecting screw 10, enhancing the connection strength between the supporting plates 7 and the stability of the entire electric valve structure, effectively preventing the supporting plates 7 from deforming or shifting due to uneven force during use. In addition, an arc-shaped protective plate 13 is detachably connected to one side of the protective cover 2. The arc-shaped protective plate 13 is made of rubber material and is provided with a number of heat dissipation slots. This design not only protects the controller 4 from external forces but also has a certain elastic and buffering effect, which can further reduce the impact of external forces on the controller 4. The design of the heat dissipation slots ensures good ventilation and heat dissipation of the controller 4 during operation, avoiding performance degradation or damage caused by overheating. To facilitate the installation of the arc-shaped protective plate 13, fixing blocks 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover 2, and a plug-in slot 14 adapted to the side wall of the arc-shaped protective plate 13 is opened on one side of the fixing block 15.When installing the arc-shaped protection plate 13, simply insert its side wall into the insertion slot 14 to achieve a firm connection, which simplifies the installation process and improves the tightness and stability of the connection between the arc-shaped protection plate 13 and the protective cover 2.

[0036] This high-security electric valve design effectively solves many deficiencies in the prior art through a series of innovative structural designs and optimizations. It not only improves the overall performance and service life of the valve but also reduces the costs of maintaining and replacing the controller. At the same time, this design also enhances the environmental adaptability of the electric valve, enabling it to maintain stable working performance under various complex working conditions, providing strong support for the safe and stable operation of the fluid control system. During the operation of the entire valve system, each component works together to jointly form a solid protective layer, effectively resisting the impact of external forces and the influence of harsh environments, ensuring the normal operation of the controller 4 and the entire electric valve.

[0037] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification is only the principle of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection required by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A highly secure electric valve, comprising a valve (1) and a controller (4), the controller (4) being connected to the top of the valve (1) through a connecting pipe (3), characterized in that, Two protective covers (2) are symmetrically arranged outside the controller (4). Both of the two protective covers (2) are semi-cylindrical, and the two protective covers (2) form a complete cylinder. A plurality of ventilation grooves (12) for ventilation are arranged on the outer ring of the protective cover (2). A semi-circular supporting plate (7) is detachably connected to the bottom of the protective cover (2). A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer ring of the connecting pipe (3) is arranged at the center of one side of the supporting plate (7). A bottom ring plate (9) detachably connected to the outer ring of the connecting pipe (3) is connected to the bottom of the supporting plate (7).

2. The high-security electric valve according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of connecting holes are arranged on the side wall of the bottom ring plate (9). A plurality of positioning holes (5) are arranged on the outer ring of the connecting pipe (3). A positioning screw (6) adapted to the connecting hole is threadedly connected to the inside of each positioning hole (5).

3. A highly secure electric valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation semi-circular plate (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom edge of the protective cover (2). The installation semi-circular plate (11) is bolted and fixed to the top of the supporting plate (7).

4. The high-security electric valve according to claim 3, wherein Side plates (8) are fixedly connected to both sides of the two supporting plates (7) close to each other. Two adjacent side plates (8) are connected by a connecting screw (10).

5. A highly secure electric valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, An arc-shaped protective plate (13) is detachably connected to one side of the protective cover (2). The arc-shaped protective plate (13) is made of rubber material, and a plurality of heat dissipation grooves are arranged on one side of the arc-shaped protective plate (13).

6. The high-security electric valve according to claim 5, characterized in that, Fixing blocks (15) are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover (2). A plugging groove (14) adapted to the side wall of the arc-shaped protective plate (13) is arranged on one side of the fixing block (15).