Adjusting type switch electric ball valve

By introducing a stirring blades and friction heating systems into the electric ball valve, the problem of water flow freezing in low-temperature environments is solved, and an automated anti-freeze function is realized to ensure the stable operation and safety of the valve body.

CN223120677UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18FUJIAN YILIN ENERGY SAVING EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202421843110.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-01
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-01

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Technical Problem

In low-temperature environments, existing electric ball valves are prone to failing to rotate smoothly due to the freezing of water flow, which affects flow control and even causes the entire industrial automation system to stagnate or fail.

Method used

The mixing blade design and micro motor drive worm gear system are used to automate the stirring water flow to prevent freezing and generate heated water flow through the friction column friction plate to avoid icing without the need for additional electrical heating.

Benefits of technology

Keep the valve body running continuously and stably under low temperature conditions to prevent the valve from being blocked or damaged, improve operational convenience and safety, and extend service life.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an adjusting type switch electric ball valve, which relates to the technical field of electric ball valves and comprises a valve body, one end of the valve body is communicated with a connecting pipe, an actuating mechanism is fixedly mounted on the surface of the valve body, a ball body is mounted at the output end of the actuating mechanism, and a micro motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the actuating mechanism. And a worm is mounted at the output end of the micro motor. Through the design of the stirring blades, water flow at the ball body can be effectively stirred, the probability of water flow freezing is reduced, water flow in the valve body can be remarkably prevented from being frozen especially in low-temperature weather, the micro motor is used for driving the worm and the worm gear to rotate, the automatic stirring function is achieved, manual intervention is not needed, and operation is convenient. The operation convenience and efficiency are improved, through introduction of a stirring mechanism, continuous and stable operation of the valve body can be kept under the low-temperature condition, valve blockage or damage caused by freezing is avoided, and reliability is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric ball valves, in particular to a regulating type on-off electric ball valve. Background Technique

[0002] An electric ball valve is a valve that rotates around the axis of the valve stem in this form of movement of the valve flap. The change of the seat port is in direct proportion to the stroke of the valve flap. It is mainly used to cut off or connect the medium in the pipeline, and can also be used for the regulation and control of fluids.

[0003] The publication number CN219198197U discloses an electric ball valve, which includes a valve body and a box body. The box body is located above the valve body. A valve core is rotatably clamped in the valve body. The valve core is used to control the on-off of the flow. One side of the valve core close to the box body is fixedly provided with a connecting column. The connecting column rotates to drive the valve core to rotate in the valve body, so as to control the on-off. One end of the connecting column away from the valve core is fixedly provided with a first fixing plate. A first rotating rod is rotatably inserted in the box body. The end of the first rotating rod away from the box body is fixedly provided with a second fixing plate. The second fixing plate is inserted with screws distributed in an array. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are fixed by screws and nuts, so that the box body and the valve body are fixedly connected, avoiding the trouble of disassembly when the device fails or needs maintenance, so as to achieve the purpose of convenient disassembly and maintenance. However, in a low-temperature environment, the water flow inside the valve body of the existing electric ball valve is prone to freezing. This phenomenon is mainly due to the rapid decrease in the temperature of the water flow at low temperature. When it reaches the freezing point, the water flow will gradually condense into ice, resulting in difficult or ineffective valve operation. Due to icing, the valve core cannot rotate smoothly, thus unable to effectively control the on-off of the flow. This not only affects the basic function of the electric ball valve, but also may cause the stagnation or failure of the entire industrial automation control system. Therefore, improvement is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the technical problems put forward in the above background technique.

[0005] The utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A regulating type on-off electric ball valve, including a valve body, one end of the valve body is communicated with a connecting pipe, an actuator is fixedly installed on the surface of the valve body, a sphere is installed at the output end of the actuator, a micro motor is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the actuator, a worm is installed at the output end of the micro motor, a rotating rod is arranged through the surface of the connecting pipe, a worm gear is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating rod, a stirring shaft is fixedly installed at the other end of the rotating rod, and stirring blades are fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring shaft.

[0006] Preferably, the stirring blades are arranged in a circular pattern on the surface of the stirring shaft.

[0007] Preferably, the worm is meshed with the worm wheel, and the sphere is adapted to the size of the valve body.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the connecting pipe is fixedly provided with a flange, and the rotating rod is rotatably connected with the connecting pipe.

[0009] Preferably, a heating mechanism is arranged on the surface of the connecting pipe. The heating mechanism includes a mounting block fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting pipe. A long rod penetrates through the side surface of the mounting block, and the long rod is slidably connected with the mounting block. One end of the long rod is fixedly provided with a round block, and the other end of the long rod is fixedly provided with a friction plate. A tension spring is sleeved on the surface of the long rod. The bottom end of the worm is fixedly provided with a friction column, and a heat conducting sheet is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting pipe. The heat conducting sheet is rotatably connected with the friction column. Here, the water flow can be heated.

[0010] Preferably, the heat conducting sheet is made of copper. Here, the heat conducting effect can be improved.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the tension spring is fixedly connected with the round block, and the other end of the tension spring is fixedly connected with the mounting block. Here, the tension spring can be stably installed.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present utility model are as follows

[0013] 1. Through the design of the stirring blades, the present utility model can effectively stir the water flow at the sphere, reduce the probability of water flow freezing. Especially when used in low-temperature weather, it can significantly prevent the water flow inside the valve body from freezing. By using a micro motor to drive the worm and the worm wheel to rotate, an automatic stirring function is realized, without manual intervention, improving the operation convenience and efficiency. Through the introduction of the stirring mechanism, the continuous and stable operation of the valve body can be maintained under low-temperature conditions, avoiding valve blockage or damage caused by icing, and ensuring reliability and high practicability.

[0014] 2. The present utility model generates heat through the friction between the friction column and the friction plate, heats the heat conducting sheet, thereby heating the water in the valve body, further reducing the probability of water flow freezing, effectively preventing the inside of the valve body from icing under low-temperature conditions. At the same time, during the rotation of the worm, the friction column synchronously drives the friction plate to generate heat, without additional electric heating devices or manual operations, realizing an automatic heating function, avoiding electric leakage problems, improving safety. At the same time, it can not only prevent water flow freezing, but also protect the valve body, extend its service life, reduce valve blockage or damage caused by icing. And through the pulling force of the tension spring, the friction plate is driven to fit more closely with the friction column, further improving the friction heat generation effect, ensuring more remarkable heating efficiency and effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1Schematic diagram of an adjustable on-off electric ball valve proposed by the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 Bottom view of an adjustable on-off electric ball valve proposed by the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 An adjustable on-off electric ball valve proposed by the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view at position A in

[0018] Figure 4 Side view of an adjustable on-off electric ball valve proposed by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 An adjustable on-off electric ball valve proposed by the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view at position B in

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Valve body; 2. Connecting pipe; 3. Flange; 4. Actuator; 5. Sphere; 6. Micro motor; 7. Worm; 8. Rotating rod; 9. Worm gear; 10. Stirring shaft; 11. Stirring blade; 12. Mounting block; 13. Long rod; 14. Round block; 15. Tension spring; 16. Friction plate; 17. Friction column; 18. Heat conducting plate. Specific implementation mode

[0022] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present utility model, the following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to fully understand the present utility model. However, the present utility model may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-5, the present utility model provides a technical solution: an adjustable switch electric ball valve, which includes a valve body 1. One end of the valve body 1 is communicated with a connecting pipe 2. An actuator 4 is fixedly installed on the surface of the valve body 1. The actuator 4 is fixed to the valve body 1 by means of bolts or flange plates. Such a connection method can ensure the firmness of installation and the convenience of later maintenance. The output end of the actuator 4 is installed with a ball 5. The ball 5 is made of a highly wear-resistant material to ensure its durability and sealing performance during long-term use. A micro motor 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the actuator 4. The micro motor 6 is fixed to the bottom surface of the actuator 4 by screws or buckles, ensuring the stable installation of the motor and facilitating replacement. The output end of the micro motor 6 is installed with a worm 7. The worm 7 is connected to the micro motor 6 through a coupling. The coupling can be an elastic coupling or a rigid coupling, ensuring the reliability of transmission and reducing vibration.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , a rotating rod 8 is penetrated through the surface of the connecting pipe 2. The rotating rod 8 is made of high-strength steel to ensure its stability under high load. A flange 3 is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting pipe 2. The flange 3 can be fixed by welding or bolts, ensuring the firmness and sealing performance of the connection. The welding method can provide a permanent connection and is suitable for high-pressure environments, while the bolt connection method is convenient for disassembly and maintenance. The rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the connecting pipe 2 through a bearing. The bearing connection can provide a smooth rotating effect and a long service life. The bearing can be a deep groove ball bearing or a needle bearing, ensuring low friction and high precision during the rotation process. One end of the rotating rod 8 is fixedly installed with a worm gear 9. The worm gear 9 meshes with the worm 7. The meshing method adopts precision machining to ensure high transmission efficiency and low noise. The ball 5 is adapted to the size of the valve body 1 to ensure the precise positioning and sealing effect of the ball 5 in the valve body 1. The other end of the rotating rod 8 is fixedly installed with a stirring shaft 10. Stirring blades 11 are fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring shaft 10. The stirring blades 11 are arranged in a circular shape on the surface of the stirring shaft 10, so as to uniformly stir the liquid. The material of the stirring blades 11 can be selected from high-strength plastics or stainless steel to ensure that they are not easily damaged during the stirring process.

[0027] Embodiment 2

[0028] Please refer to Figures 4-5, a heating mechanism is provided on the surface of the connecting pipe 2. The heating mechanism includes a mounting block 12, and the mounting block 12 is fixed on the surface of the connecting pipe 2 by bolts or welding to ensure the stability of the mounting block 12. The material of the mounting block 12 can be selected from high-strength aluminum alloy or stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. A long rod 13 is disposed through the side surface of the mounting block 12, and the long rod 13 is slidably connected to the mounting block 12. The sliding connection is made by a guiding slide rail or a bearing to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the sliding. The guiding slide rail can be a linear guide rail or a T-shaped groove guide rail, providing good guiding performance. A round block 14 is fixedly installed at one end of the long rod 13. The round block 14 can be made of high-strength plastic or metal material to ensure that it is not easily worn during the sliding process. A friction plate 16 is fixedly installed at the other end of the long rod 13. The friction plate 16 is connected to the long rod 13 by threads or a buckle for easy disassembly and replacement. The material of the friction plate 16 can be selected from wear-resistant rubber or ceramic material, which has good wear resistance and heat conduction performance. A tension spring 15 is sleeved on the surface of the long rod 13. One end of the tension spring 15 is fixedly connected to the round block 14, and the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting block 12. The tension spring 15 is made of high-strength spring steel material, which has good elasticity and durability. A friction column 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the worm 7. The friction column 17 is fixed on the worm 7 by welding or threaded connection to ensure its stability and heat transfer effect. The material of the friction column 17 can be selected from high-strength alloy steel, which has good wear resistance and heat conduction performance. A heat conducting sheet 18 is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting pipe 2. The material of the heat conducting sheet 18 is copper, and the copper material has good heat conduction performance to ensure effective heat transfer. The heat conducting sheet 18 can be fixed on the surface of the connecting pipe 2 by brazing or bolts to ensure its stability and efficient heat transfer.

[0029] Working principle: The rotation of the sphere 5 can be controlled by the actuator 4, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the valve body 1. When used in low-temperature weather, the micro motor 6 can drive the worm 7 to rotate. Subsequently, the worm 7 can drive the worm wheel 9 meshing with it to rotate. Then, the worm wheel 9 can drive the rotating rod 8 to rotate. Next, the rotating rod 8 can drive the stirring shaft 10 to rotate. Then, the stirring shaft 10 can drive the stirring blades 11 to rotate. At this time, the water flow at the sphere 5 can be stirred by the stirring blades 11, which can reduce the probability of water flow freezing and achieve the anti-freezing effect. Through the design of the stirring blades 11 in the present utility model, the water flow at the sphere 5 can be effectively stirred, reducing the probability of water flow freezing. Especially when used in low-temperature weather, the water flow inside the valve body 1 can be significantly prevented from freezing. By using the micro motor 6 to drive the worm 7 and the worm wheel 9 to rotate, the automatic stirring function is realized without manual intervention, improving the operation convenience and efficiency. Through the introduction of the stirring mechanism, the continuous and stable operation of the valve body 1 can be maintained under low-temperature conditions, avoiding valve blockage or damage caused by icing and ensuring reliability. During the rotation of the worm 7, the friction column 17 can be driven to rotate synchronously. At this time, the friction column 17 can rub against the friction plate 16, and heat can be generated during the rubbing process, thereby heating the heat conduction plate 18. At this time, the heat conduction plate 18 can heat the water in the valve body 1, which can further reduce the probability of water flow freezing and further protect the valve body 1. At the same time, under the pulling force of the tension spring 15, the tension spring 15 can pull the round block 14 to move. Then, the round block 14 can drive the long rod 13 to move. Next, the long rod 13 can drive the friction plate 16 to move, which can make the friction plate 16 fit more closely with the friction column 17, thereby improving the heat generation effect. In the present utility model, heat is generated by the friction between the friction column 17 and the friction plate 16 to heat the heat conduction plate 18, thereby heating the water in the valve body 1, further reducing the probability of water flow freezing, effectively preventing the water inside the valve body 1 from freezing under low-temperature conditions. At the same time, during the rotation of the worm 7, the friction column 17 synchronously drives the friction plate 16 to generate heat, without the need for additional electric heating devices or manual operations, realizing the automatic heating function, avoiding the leakage problem, improving the safety. At the same time, it can not only prevent the water flow from freezing, but also protect the valve body 1, extend its service life, and reduce valve blockage or damage caused by icing. And the pulling force of the tension spring 15 drives the friction plate 16 to fit more closely with the friction column 17, further improving the friction heat generation effect and ensuring that the heating efficiency and effect are more significant.

[0030] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and it is not a limitation to the present utility model in other forms. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes and apply them to other fields. However, as long as it does not depart from the technical solution content of the present utility model, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present utility model still belong to the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A regulated switch electric ball valve, comprising a valve body (1), characterized in that: One end of the valve body (1) is communicated with a connecting pipe (2). An actuator (4) is fixedly installed on the surface of the valve body (1). A sphere (5) is installed at the output end of the actuator (4). A micro motor (6) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the actuator (4). A worm (7) is installed at the output end of the micro motor (6). A rotating rod (8) penetrates through the surface of the connecting pipe (2). A worm gear (9) is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating rod (8). A stirring shaft (10) is fixedly installed at the other end of the rotating rod (8). Stirring blades (11) are fixedly installed on the surface of the stirring shaft (10).

2. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring blades (11) are arranged in a circular pattern on the surface of the stirring shaft (10).

3. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 1, wherein: The worm (7) is meshed with the worm gear (9), and the sphere (5) is adapted to the size of the valve body (1).

4. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 1, wherein: A flange (3) is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting pipe (2), and the rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the connecting pipe (2).

5. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 1, wherein: A heating mechanism is arranged on the surface of the connecting pipe (2). The heating mechanism includes a mounting block (12). The mounting block (12) is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting pipe (2). A long rod (13) penetrates through the side surface of the mounting block (12). The long rod (13) is slidably connected to the mounting block (12). A round block (14) is fixedly installed at one end of the long rod (13). A friction plate (16) is fixedly installed at the other end of the long rod (13). A tension spring (15) is sleeved on the surface of the long rod (13). A friction column (17) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the worm (7). A heat conducting plate (18) is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting pipe (2). The heat conducting plate (18) is rotatably connected to the friction column (17).

6. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 5, wherein: The heat conducting plate (18) is made of copper.

7. The adjustable switch electric ball valve according to claim 5, wherein: One end of the tension spring (15) is fixedly connected to the round block (14), and the other end of the tension spring (15) is fixedly connected to the mounting block (12).

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  • Electric ball valve

    CN219198197U