Driving device for modifying manual valve
By designing a driving device for manual valve transformation, the clamping mechanism and driving mechanism are used to achieve electric opening and closing of the manual valve, the problem of gas cutoff caused by manual valve transformation is solved and the seamless transformation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422578371.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-24
AI Technical Summary
When the existing manual valve needs to be replaced with an electric-controlled valve, it will cause a large area of residents to be cut off, causing inconvenience in life.
A driving device for manual valve modification is designed, including a clamping mechanism, a first fixing ring, a second fixing ring, a support mechanism, a first gear and a driving mechanism. The handle of the manual valve is fixed through the clamping mechanism, and the first fixing ring and the second fixing ring are used to drive the rotation of the manual valve to realize electric opening and closing.
The transformation is completed without disassembling the manual valve, and the electric opening and closing of the manual valve is achieved to avoid inconvenience of air disconnection among residents.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of valve driving devices, and more specifically, relates to a driving device for manual valve transformation. Background Art
[0002] Natural gas occupies an important position in the global energy pattern. It is a high-quality, efficient, and clean energy source with wide applications and important strategic significance. The reserves of natural gas are relatively abundant, with high combustion efficiency, capable of releasing a large amount of energy in a short time, suitable for industrial production, power generation and other fields, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing production costs. In terms of environmental protection, natural gas combustion produces fewer pollutants, contributing to addressing global climate change and improving air quality.
[0003] In order to achieve unattended operation and reduce the cost of natural gas transportation, it is necessary to transform the existing gas pipeline network, especially the valves in the gas pipeline network. However, if all the existing manual valves are replaced with new electric control valves, a large area of residents will be cut off from gas during the valve replacement period, bringing inconvenience to the lives of residents. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a driving device for manual valve transformation to complete the transformation of the manual valve of the gas pipeline network without cutting off the gas.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a driving device for manual valve transformation, including a clamping mechanism, a first fixing ring, a second fixing ring, a supporting mechanism, a first gear and a driving mechanism. Among them, the bottom of the clamping mechanism can form a clamping groove adapted to the handle of the manual valve due to the upward pushing of the handle of the manual valve, and the handle is clamped in the clamping groove; the first fixing ring is sleeved outside the clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism can slide relative to the first fixing ring, and a locking component is arranged between the first fixing ring and the clamping mechanism. When the locking component is locked, the clamping mechanism is fixed relative to the first fixing ring; the second fixing ring is arranged at the bottom of the first fixing ring, and the first fixing ring can rotate relative to the second fixing ring; one end of the supporting mechanism is connected to the second fixing ring, and the other end of the supporting mechanism is connected to the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The supporting mechanism fixes the second fixing ring relative to the pipeline; the first gear is arranged at the top of the first fixing ring; the driving mechanism is connected to the supporting mechanism, and the driving mechanism has a second gear, and the second gear meshes with the first gear.
[0006] In a possible implementation, the clamping mechanism includes a fixed box and multiple fixed rods. The fixed box is cylindrical, with a fixed cavity inside. The bottom plate of the fixed box is evenly provided with multiple through holes, which correspond to the fixed rods one by one. The fixed rods are slidably arranged in the corresponding through holes. Under the push of the handle of the manual valve, some of the fixed rods slide upward to form the clamping groove.
[0007] In a possible implementation, a guide plate is provided in the fixed cavity, and the fixed rods are arranged through the guide plate.
[0008] In a possible implementation, multiple first reset rods are provided on the top wall of the fixed cavity, and second reset rods are provided on the tops of the fixed rods. The first reset rods and the second reset rods correspond to each other one by one. The diameter of the second reset rod is smaller than that of the fixed rod. One end of the reset spring is sleeved on the outside of the first reset rod, and the other end of the reset spring is sleeved on the outside of the corresponding first reset rod. Moreover, one end of the reset spring is fixed to the top wall of the fixed box, and the other end of the reset spring is fixed to the fixed rod.
[0009] In a possible implementation, the first fixing ring is sleeved on the outside of the fixed box. The locking assembly includes multiple locking bolts. Multiple fixing grooves are provided on the outer wall of the first fixing ring. Fixing holes are provided at the bottoms of the fixing grooves, and the fixing holes extend along the diameter of the first fixing ring. The locking bolts correspond to the fixing grooves one by one. When the locking assembly is locked, the locking bolts are pressed against the fixed box.
[0010] In a possible implementation, a sliding groove is provided at the top of the second fixing ring. The sliding groove is annular, and the cross section of the sliding groove is in the shape of a "T". A connecting ring is provided at the bottom of the first fixing ring. The shape of the connecting ring is adapted to that of the sliding groove, and the connecting ring is inserted into the sliding groove.
[0011] In a possible implementation, the supporting mechanism includes two support rods and two connecting components. One end of the support rod is connected to the second fixing ring, and the other end of the support rod is connected to one of the connecting components. When the connecting component is locked, the support rod is fixed relative to the pipeline.
[0012] In a possible implementation, the connecting component includes a connecting ring and a connecting bolt. The connecting ring is sleeved on the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The connecting bolt is screwed on the connecting ring, and the connecting bolt is arranged radially along the connecting ring. The connecting bolt is pressed against the pipeline to fix the connecting ring relative to the pipeline.
[0013] In a possible implementation, the connecting ring includes an upper connecting half-ring and a lower connecting half-ring. The outer wall of the upper connecting half-ring is connected to the bottom end of the support rod. One end of the lower connecting half-ring is hinged to one end of the upper connecting half-ring. The other end of the lower connecting half-ring is provided with a lower connecting plate, and the other end of the upper connecting half-ring is provided with an upper connecting plate. A bolt is screwed on the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate to relatively fix the upper connecting half-ring and the lower connecting half-ring.
[0014] In a possible implementation, the driving mechanism includes a driving motor and a second gear. The second gear is connected to the power output end of the driving motor. An installation plate is provided on the support rod, and the driving motor is arranged on the installation plate.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the driving device for manual valve transformation provided by the present utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, by setting the clamping mechanism, the driving device for manual valve transformation of the present utility model can fix the handles of different types of manual valves. Through the cooperation of the first fixing ring, the second fixing ring, the first gear and the driving mechanism, the driving mechanism can drive the clamping mechanism to rotate, that is, drive the handle of the manual valve to rotate, realizing the electric opening and closing of the manual valve, and the transformation of the manual valve can be completed without disassembling the manual valve, without causing inconvenience of gas cut-off to the residents in the relevant area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the driving device for manual valve transformation provided by the embodiment of the present utility model during operation;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a longitudinal sectional view of the driving device for manual valve transformation provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of part A of
[0020] Among them, the reference numerals in the drawings are as follows:
[0021] 1, clamping mechanism; 2, first fixing ring; 3, second fixing ring; 4, support mechanism; 5, first gear; 6, driving mechanism;
[0022] 101. Fixed box; 102. Fixed rod; 103. Fixed cavity; 104. Guide plate; 105. First reset rod; 106. Second reset rod; 107. Reset spring;
[0023] 201. Locking bolt; 202. Fixed slot;
[0024] 401. Support rod; 402. Connection assembly; 403. Connection ring; 404. Connection bolt; 405. Upper connection half-ring; 406. Lower connection half-ring; 407. Mounting plate; 408. Upper connection plate; 409. Lower connection plate;
[0025] 601. Second gear; 602. Driving motor. Detailed implementation mode
[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to 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.
[0027] It should be further noted that the drawings and embodiments of the present utility model mainly describe and explain the concept of the present utility model. On the basis of this concept, the specific forms and settings of some connection relationships, positional relationships, power mechanisms, power supply systems, hydraulic systems and control systems, etc. may not be completely described. However, on the premise that those skilled in the art understand the concept of the present utility model, those skilled in the art can adopt well-known ways to implement the above specific forms and settings.
[0028] When an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.
[0029] The orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is the orientation or positional relationship 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.
[0030] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, and the meaning of "several" is one or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0031] Now, the driving device for manual valve modification provided by the present utility model will be described.
[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the driving device for manual valve modification includes a clamping mechanism 1, a first fixing ring 2, a second fixing ring 3, a supporting mechanism 4, a first gear 5 and a driving mechanism. Among them, the bottom of the clamping mechanism 1 can form a clamping groove adapted to the handle of the manual valve due to the upward pushing of the handle of the manual valve, and the handle is clamped in the clamping groove; the first fixing ring 2 is sleeved outside the clamping mechanism 1, and the clamping mechanism 1 can slide relative to the first fixing ring 2. A locking assembly is provided between the first fixing ring 2 and the clamping mechanism 1. When the locking assembly is locked, the clamping mechanism 1 is fixed relative to the first fixing ring 2; the second fixing ring 3 is provided at the bottom of the first fixing ring 2, and the first fixing ring 2 can rotate relative to the second fixing ring 3; one end of the supporting mechanism 4 is connected to the second fixing ring 3, and the other end of the supporting mechanism 4 is connected to the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The supporting mechanism 4 fixes the second fixing ring 3 relative to the pipeline; the first gear 5 is provided on the top of the first fixing ring 2; the driving mechanism 6 is connected to the supporting mechanism 4, and the driving mechanism 6 has a second gear 601, and the second gear 601 meshes with the first gear 5.
[0033] The beneficial effects of the driving device for manual valve modification provided in this embodiment are: compared with the prior art, the driving device for manual valve modification provided in this embodiment can fix the handles of different types of manual valves by setting the clamping mechanism 1. By setting the cooperation of the first fixing ring 2, the second fixing ring 3, the first gear 5 and the driving mechanism 6, the driving mechanism 6 can drive the clamping mechanism 1 to rotate, that is, drive the handle of the manual valve to rotate, realizing the electric opening and closing of the manual valve, and the modification of the manual valve can be completed without disassembling the manual valve, without causing inconvenience of gas cut-off to the residents in the relevant area.
[0034] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the clamping mechanism 1 includes a fixed box 101 and multiple fixed rods 102. The fixed box 101 is cylindrical, and there is a fixed cavity 103 inside the fixed box 101. A plurality of through holes are evenly provided on the bottom plate of the fixed box 101, and the through holes correspond to the fixed rods 102 one by one. The fixed rods 102 are slidably arranged in the corresponding through holes, and under the push of the handle of the manual valve, some of the fixed rods 102 slide upward to form clamping grooves. The arrangement of the fixed rods 102 enables the clamping device to clamp the handles of manual valves with different shapes, so that the clamping mechanism 1 can be applied to manual valves of different models.
[0035] In addition, a guide plate 104 is provided in the fixed cavity 103, and the fixed rods 102 are arranged through the guide plate 104. The arrangement of the guide plate 104 can guide the sliding of the fixed rods 102.
[0036] As Figure 3 shown, a plurality of first reset rods 105 are provided on the top wall of the fixed cavity 103, and a second reset rod 106 is provided at the top of the fixed rod 102. The first reset rods 105 correspond to the second reset rods 106 one by one. The diameter of the second reset rod 106 is smaller than the diameter of the fixed rod 102. One end of the reset spring 107 is sleeved outside the first reset rod 105, and the other end of the reset spring 107 is sleeved outside the corresponding first reset rod 105. Moreover, one end of the reset spring 107 is fixed to the top wall of the fixed box 101, and the other end of the reset spring 107 is fixed to the fixed rod 102. During use, the handle of the manual valve pushes some of the fixed rods 102 to move upward. At this time, the reset spring 107 is in a compressed state. When it is necessary to remove the driving device for modifying the manual valve of the present utility model, the fixed rods 102 can be reset for reuse.
[0037] As Figure 2 shown, the first fixing ring 2 is sleeved outside the fixed box 101. The locking assembly includes a plurality of locking bolts 201. A plurality of fixing grooves 202 are provided on the outer wall of the first fixing ring 2. A fixing hole is provided at the bottom of the fixing groove 202, and the fixing hole extends along the diameter of the first fixing ring 2. The locking bolts 201 correspond to the fixing grooves 202 one by one. When the locking assembly is locked, the locking bolts 201 are pressed against the fixed box 101. The arrangement of the locking bolts 201 enables the fixed box 101 to be fixed relative to the first fixing ring 2, so that when the first fixing ring 2 is rotated, the fixed box 101 is rotated, and the handle of the manual valve is also rotated.
[0038] In this embodiment, a chute is provided at the top of the second fixing ring 3. The chute is annular, and the cross-section of the chute is in a "T" shape. A connecting ring 403 is provided at the bottom of the first fixing ring 2. The connecting ring 403 is adapted to the shape of the chute, and the connecting ring 403 is inserted into the chute. The arrangements of the chute and the connecting ring 403 enable the first fixing ring 2 to rotate relative to the second fixing ring 3 while the first fixing ring 2 will not disengage from the second fixing ring 3.
[0039] As Figure 2 shown, the supporting mechanism 4 includes two supporting rods 401 and two connecting components 402. One end of the supporting rod 401 is connected to the second fixing ring 3, and the other end of the supporting rod 401 is connected to one of the connecting components 402. When the connecting component 402 is locked, the supporting rod 401 is fixed relative to the pipeline.
[0040] Specifically, the connecting component 402 includes a connecting ring 403 and a connecting bolt 404. The connecting ring 403 is sleeved on the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The connecting bolt 404 is screwed on the connecting ring 403, and the connecting bolt 404 is arranged along the radial direction of the connecting ring 403. The connecting bolt 404 abuts against the pipeline to fix the connecting ring 403 relative to the pipeline. The arrangements of the connecting bolt 404 and the connecting ring 403 enable the connecting component 402 to be fixed on pipelines with different diameters, thereby improving the applicability of the driving device for the manual valve transformation of the present utility model.
[0041] In addition, the connecting ring 403 includes an upper connecting half-ring 405 and a lower connecting half-ring 406. The outer wall of the upper connecting half-ring 405 is connected to the bottom end of the supporting rod 401. One end of the lower connecting half-ring 406 is hinged to one end of the upper connecting half-ring 405. A lower connecting plate 409 is provided at the other end of the lower connecting half-ring 406, and an upper connecting plate 408 is provided at the other end of the upper connecting half-ring 405. The bolt is screwed on the upper connecting plate 408 and the lower connecting plate 409 to fix the upper connecting half-ring 405 and the lower connecting half-ring 406 relative to each other. The arrangements of the lower connecting half-ring 406 and the upper connecting half-ring 405 facilitate the connecting ring 403 to be sleeved on the outside of the pipeline.
[0042] Finally, the driving mechanism 6 includes a driving motor 602 and a second gear 601. The second gear 601 is connected to the power output end of the driving motor 602. An installation plate 407 is provided on the supporting rod 401, and the driving motor 602 is arranged on the installation plate 407. In addition, a control mechanism and a communication mechanism are also provided on the installation plate 407. The communication mechanism is connected to a remote control device through a network. The control mechanism is connected to the communication mechanism and the driving motor 602. The control mechanism can receive the signal of the communication mechanism and control the driving motor 602 to rotate forward or backward to realize the remote control opening and closing of the manual valve. Here, the control mechanism and the communication mechanism can adopt existing devices.
[0043] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A driving device for manual valve transformation, characterized in that, Comprising: A clamping mechanism (1) whose bottom can form a clamping groove adapted to the handle of the manual valve due to the upward pushing of the handle of the manual valve, and the handle is clamped in the clamping groove; A first fixing ring (2) sleeved outside the clamping mechanism (1), the clamping mechanism (1) can slide relative to the first fixing ring (2), and a locking assembly is provided between the first fixing ring (2) and the clamping mechanism (1). When the locking assembly is locked, the clamping mechanism (1) is fixed relative to the first fixing ring (2); A second fixing ring (3) provided at the bottom of the first fixing ring (2), and the first fixing ring (2) can rotate relative to the second fixing ring (3); A support mechanism (4) with one end connected to the second fixing ring (3), and the other end of the support mechanism (4) is connected to the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The support mechanism (4) fixes the second fixing ring (3) relative to the pipeline; A first gear (5) provided at the top of the first fixing ring (2); A driving mechanism (6) connected to the support mechanism (4), the driving mechanism (6) has a second gear (601), and the second gear (601) meshes with the first gear (5).
2. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (1) includes a fixed box (101) and multiple fixed rods (102). The fixed box (101) is cylindrical, a fixed cavity (103) is provided inside the fixed box (101), a plurality of through holes are evenly provided on the bottom plate of the fixed box (101), the through holes correspond to the fixed rods (102) one by one, the fixed rods (102) are slidably arranged in the corresponding through holes, and under the push of the handle of the manual valve, part of the fixed rods (102) slide upward to form the clamping groove.
3. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide plate (104) is provided in the fixed cavity (103), and the fixed rods (102) are arranged through the guide plate (104).
4. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of first reset rods (105) are provided on the top wall of the fixed cavity (103), a second reset rod (106) is provided at the top of the fixed rod (102), the first reset rods (105) correspond to the second reset rods (106) one by one, the diameter of the second reset rod (106) is smaller than the diameter of the fixed rod (102), one end of a reset spring (107) is sleeved outside the first reset rod (105), the other end of the reset spring (107) is sleeved outside the corresponding first reset rod (105), and one end of the reset spring (107) is fixed to the top wall of the fixed box (101), and the other end of the reset spring (107) is fixed to the fixed rod (102).
5. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first fixing ring (2) is sleeved outside the fixing box (101). The locking assembly includes a plurality of locking bolts (201). A plurality of fixing grooves (202) are provided on the outer wall of the first fixing ring (2). Fixing holes are provided on the bottom of the fixing grooves (202). The fixing holes extend along the diameter of the first fixing ring (2). The locking bolts (201) correspond to the fixing grooves (202) one by one. When the locking assembly is locked, the locking bolts (201) are pressed against the fixing box (101).
6. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 5, wherein: A chute is provided at the top of the second fixing ring (3). The chute is annular, and the cross section of the chute is in a "T" shape. A connecting ring (403) is provided at the bottom of the first fixing ring (2). The shape of the connecting ring (403) is adapted to that of the chute. The connecting ring (403) is inserted into the chute.
7. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 6, wherein: The supporting mechanism (4) includes two support rods (401) and two connecting assemblies (402). One end of the support rod (401) is connected to the second fixing ring (3), and the other end of the support rod (401) is connected to one of the connecting assemblies (402). When the connecting assembly (402) is locked, the support rod (401) is fixed relative to the pipeline.
8. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 7, wherein: The connecting assembly (402) includes a connecting ring (403) and a connecting bolt (404). The connecting ring (403) is sleeved on the pipeline where the manual valve is located. The connecting bolt (404) is screwed on the connecting ring (403), and the connecting bolt (404) is arranged along the radial direction of the connecting ring (403). The connecting bolt (404) is pressed against the pipeline to fix the connecting ring (403) relative to the pipeline.
9. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 8, wherein: The connecting ring (403) includes an upper connecting half-ring (405) and a lower connecting half-ring (406). The outer wall of the upper connecting half-ring (405) is connected to the bottom end of the support rod (401). One end of the lower connecting half-ring (406) is hinged to one end of the upper connecting half-ring (405). A lower connecting plate (409) is provided at the other end of the lower connecting half-ring (406), and an upper connecting plate (408) is provided at the other end of the upper connecting half-ring (405). Bolts are screwed on the upper connecting plate (408) and the lower connecting plate (409) to fix the upper connecting half-ring (405) and the lower connecting half-ring (406) relative to each other.
10. The driving device for manual valve transformation according to claim 9, wherein: The driving mechanism (6) includes a driving motor (602) and a second gear (601). The second gear (601) is connected to the power output end of the driving motor (602). An installation plate (407) is provided on the support rod (401), and the driving motor (602) is arranged on the installation plate (407).