Integrated mechanical interface
Through the design of integrated mechanical interface, the problem of simultaneously designing vacuum holes and cable detection holes on the shell is solved, and the integration of holes is achieved, reducing processing difficulty, saving space and reducing weight.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422392864.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
In traditional design, it is difficult to design vacuum holes and cable detection holes on the product shell at the same time, due to strict weight requirements and limited design space.
The integrated mechanical interface is adopted to achieve the integration of vacuum holes and cable detection holes through the design of plugs and vacuum joints, and the combination of O-rings and screw holes ensures sealability and reliable connection.
The integration of vacuum holes and cable detection holes is realized, reducing the difficulty of shell processing, saving space and weight, and improving processing technology.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of sealed housing structures, relates to underwater navigation equipment, and particularly relates to an integrated mechanical interface. Background Technique
[0002] Products with sealing requirements often need to be subjected to a vacuum tightness test, that is, the inner cavity of the product is evacuated by a vacuum pumping device to generate an internal and external pressure difference in the product, and the pressure gauge is observed after a certain period of time to detect the airtightness of the product. Therefore, products with sealing requirements often need to design vacuum holes on the product housing, which belongs to the key core technology of the structural design of underwater navigation equipment.
[0003] Products with electronic components often need to conduct cable inspections, including cable connectivity inspections, insulation inspections, etc. Therefore, products with electronic components often need to design cable inspection holes on the housing.
[0004] The above two types of holes are crucial for products that have both sealing requirements and electronic components, and neither can be missing. Traditional structures are as Figure 1 shown, but in the actual design process, it is usually limited by the strict weight requirements or limited design space of the product, and it is difficult to design these two types of holes on the product housing at the same time. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an integrated mechanical interface, which is used to solve the technical problem that it is difficult to realize the design of a vacuum hole and a cable inspection hole on the product housing at the same time, while the product housing is limited by the strict weight requirements and limited design space of the product.
[0006] The utility model is implemented by adopting the following technical scheme:
[0007] An integrated mechanical interface includes a plug and a vacuum joint. An installation hole for installing the vacuum joint is provided at the center of the top of the plug. The lower part of the installation hole is provided with an internal thread, and the installation hole communicates with the lower end of the plug. The lower part of the vacuum joint is provided with an external thread and is installed in the installation hole through this external thread. At least one sealing groove two is provided on the upper side of the external thread at the lower part of the vacuum joint, and an O-ring two is installed in the sealing groove two. A plurality of screw holes are provided on the top surface of the plug, and at least one sealing groove one is provided on the outer circle of the lower part of the plug, and an O-ring one is installed in the sealing groove one.
[0008] During application, the vacuum joint is reliably connected to the plug through the external thread and the O-ring two. The plug is fixed on the housing through the screw holes, and the plug is reliably connected to the housing through the screw holes and the O-ring one.
[0009] Further preferably, the screw hole is a countersunk screw hole, and the design of the countersunk screw hole can save the installation space required for the plug.
[0010] Further preferably, the countersunk screw holes are evenly distributed around the central axis of the plug, which is beneficial for uniform force after the plug is installed.
[0011] Further preferably, the top diameter of the plug is larger than the bottom diameter, and during the installation of the plug, as long as the head contacts the shell, it can be quickly known that the plug is installed in place.
[0012] Further preferably, the edge of the top surface of the plug is provided with a disassembly threaded hole, and the disassembly threaded hole is a through hole or a blind hole. In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the plug, a disassembly threaded hole is provided in the non-sealed area of the top surface of the plug. When disassembly and assembly is required, a tool can be screwed into the threaded hole, and the plug can be conveniently lifted. After the plug is installed in place, the tool can be screwed out of the threaded hole. Further preferably, two disassembly threaded holes are symmetrically provided on the top surface of the plug.
[0013] Further preferably, the sealing groove is provided with two, and double sealing support of two O-rings is achieved to achieve reliable sealing between the product housing and the plug.
[0014] Further preferably, the second sealing groove is provided with two, and a double sealing support of two O-rings is achieved to achieve a reliable seal between the plug and the vacuum joint.
[0015] Further preferably, a disassembly threaded blind hole is provided on the top surface of the vacuum joint, and the vacuum joint can be disassembled and assembled by screwing a tool into the disassembly threaded blind hole.
[0016] Further preferably, the mounting hole is a stepped hole, and the head of the vacuum joint does not leak out of the top surface of the plug after the vacuum joint is installed, which can save the installation space of the vacuum joint.
[0017] Further preferably, a circular vacant groove is provided inwardly at the lower end of the plug, and the mounting hole is connected with the circular vacant groove. The design of the circular vacant groove can reduce the weight of the plug.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1) The vacuum hole and the cable detection hole are integrated into one, which not only meets the requirements of shell vacuuming and cable detection, but also achieves the purpose of shell weight reduction;
[0020] 2) The vacuum hole and the cable detection hole are integrated into one, which improves the processing technology of the shell and reduces the difficulty of shell processing;
[0021] 3) The vacuum hole and the cable detection hole are integrated into one, which can save valuable installation space in the shell cavity. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0022] The drawings here are incorporated into the description and form a part of this description, showing embodiments in accordance with the present utility model, and are used together with the description to explain the principles of the present utility model.
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a prior art plug and a vacuum extraction joint.
[0025] Figure 2 Schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the mechanical interface of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 Top view of the plug of the present utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 Showing the present utility model Figure 3 Cross-sectional view taken along the A-A direction in the present utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the vacuum extraction joint of the present utility model.
[0029] In the figure: 1 - plug, 11 - mounting hole, 101 - internal thread, 12 - countersunk screw hole, 13 - sealing groove 1, 14 - disassembly and assembly threaded hole, 15 - circular empty slot, 2 - vacuum extraction joint, 21 - external thread, 22 - sealing groove 2, 23 - disassembly and assembly threaded blind hole. Detailed Embodiment
[0030] In order to be able to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present utility model, the following will further describe the solution of the present utility model. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0031] In the description, it should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. It should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "joined" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model, but the present utility model may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments.
[0033] The following specifically describes the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] An integrated mechanical interface includes a plug 1 and a vacuum extraction joint 2. A mounting hole 11 for installing the vacuum extraction joint 2 is provided at the center of the top of the plug 1. The lower part of the mounting hole 11 is provided with an internal thread 101. The mounting hole 11 communicates with the lower end of the plug 1. A circular vacant groove 15 is provided inward at the lower end of the plug 1. The mounting hole 11 communicates with the circular vacant groove 15.
[0035] The lower part of the vacuum extraction joint 2 is provided with an external thread 21 and is installed in the mounting hole 11 through the external thread 21. The mounting hole 11 is a stepped hole. After the vacuum extraction joint 2 is installed, the head does not protrude from the top surface of the plug 1.
[0036] At least one sealing groove two 22 is provided on the upper side of the external thread 21 at the lower part of the vacuum extraction joint 2. An O-ring two is installed in the sealing groove two 22. A plurality of screw holes are provided on the top surface of the plug 1. At least one sealing groove one 13 is provided on the outer circle of the lower part of the plug 1. An O-ring one is installed in the sealing groove one 13.
[0037] The screw holes are countersunk screw holes 12, and the countersunk screw holes 12 are evenly distributed around the central axis of the plug 1.
[0038] The diameter of the top of the plug 1 is larger than that of the bottom. A disassembly and assembly threaded hole 14 is provided at the edge of the top surface of the plug 1. The disassembly and assembly threaded hole 14 is a through hole or a blind hole. Two disassembly and assembly threaded holes 14 are symmetrically provided on the top surface of the plug 1. Preferably, the two disassembly and assembly threaded holes 14 on both sides are provided on a straight line passing through the center of the plug 1. In this embodiment, the disassembly and assembly threaded hole 14 is a through hole.
[0039] There are 2 sealing grooves one 13 and 2 sealing grooves two 22.
[0040] The top surface of the vacuum extraction joint 2 is provided with a disassembly and assembly threaded blind hole 23.
[0041] The plug 1 is the key core structure of the present utility model, and its structure is as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown. The plug 1 is fixed on the product housing by three groups of screws and gaskets.
[0042] The working principle is as follows:
[0043] When evacuating the product housing, remove the vacuum extraction joint 2, and install the vacuum extraction tube joint in the installation hole 11 to perform the operation; when detecting the cable performance of the product, remove both the plug 1 and the vacuum extraction joint 2 to perform the operation.
[0044] The specific operation of this embodiment is as follows:
[0045] (1) Apply grease to two O-ring seals one and then fit them into the corresponding seal groove one 13 of the plug 1.
[0046] (2) Fit the plug 1 with the O-ring seal one into the cable detection hole, and screw the installation tool into the two disassembly and assembly threaded holes 14 on the upper surface of the plug 1. Then use the tool to firmly fix the cable detection hole plug 1 on the housing.
[0047] (3) Apply grease to two O-ring seals two and then fit them into the corresponding seal groove two of the vacuum extraction joint 2.
[0048] (4) Fit the vacuum extraction joint 2 with the O-ring seal two into the installation hole 11 on the plug 1, and screw the installation tool into the threaded hole on the upper surface of the vacuum extraction joint 2. Use the tool to firmly fix the vacuum extraction joint 2 on the plug 1.
[0049] The vacuum extraction hole and the cable detection hole are crucial for products that have both sealing requirements and electronic components, and neither can be missing. The traditional structure is as Figure 1 shown. However, in the actual design process, it is usually limited by the strict weight requirements or limited design space of the product. It is difficult to design these two holes on the product housing at the same time. The present utility model realizes the purpose of reducing the weight of the housing while meeting the two functional requirements of housing evacuation and cable detection, improves the housing processing technology, reduces the housing processing difficulty, and saves the precious installation space for components inside the housing.
[0050] The above are only specific embodiments of the present utility model, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present utility model. Although the foregoing embodiments have been described in detail, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments, and they should all be covered by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An integrated mechanical interface, characterized in that: It includes a plug (1) and a vacuum extraction joint (2). A mounting hole (11) for installing the vacuum extraction joint (2) is provided at the center of the top of the plug (1). The lower part of the mounting hole (11) is provided with an internal thread (101). The mounting hole (11) communicates with the lower end of the plug (1). The lower part of the vacuum extraction joint (2) is provided with an external thread (21), and it is installed in the mounting hole (11) through this external thread (21). At least one sealing groove two (22) is provided on the upper side of the external thread (21) at the lower part of the vacuum extraction joint (2). An O-ring two is installed in the sealing groove two (22). A plurality of screw holes are provided on the top surface of the plug (1). At least one sealing groove one (13) is provided on the outer circle of the lower part of the plug (1). An O-ring one is installed in the sealing groove one (13).
2. The integrated mechanical interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screw hole is a countersunk screw hole (12).
3. The integrated mechanical interface according to claim 2, characterized in that: The countersunk screw holes (12) are evenly distributed around the central axis of the plug (1).
4. An integrated mechanical interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the top of the plug (1) is larger than the diameter of the bottom.
5. An integrated mechanical interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: A disassembly and assembly threaded hole (14) is provided at the edge of the top surface of the plug (1). The disassembly and assembly threaded hole (14) is a through hole or a blind hole.
6. The integrated mechanical interface according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two disassembly and assembly threaded holes (14) are symmetrically arranged on the top surface of the plug (1).
7. An integrated mechanical interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: Two sealing grooves one (13) are provided.
8. An integrated mechanical interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: Two sealing grooves two (22) are provided.
9. An integrated mechanical interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A disassembly and assembly threaded blind hole (23) is provided on the top surface of the vacuum extraction joint (2).
10. An integrated mechanical interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The mounting hole (11) is a stepped hole, and the head of the vacuum extraction joint (2) does not protrude from the top surface of the plug (1) after installation.
11. An integrated mechanical interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A circular vacant groove (15) is provided inward at the lower end of the plug (1). The mounting hole (11) communicates with the circular vacant groove (15).