T-shaped connector

Abstract

A T-shaped connector comprises: a first fixing member; a second fixing member; and a mechanical connector. The first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are connected through a mechanical connecting piece; the first fixing piece comprises a first bottom plate and a second bottom plate, the first main pipe flange is connected with the first bottom plate to form a first main pipe clamping area used for being connected with a main pipe; the first branch pipe flange is connected with the first bottom plate to form a first branch pipe clamping area used for being connected with a branch pipe; the first inclined supporting plate flange is connected with the first bottom plate, the first main pipe flange and the first branch pipe flange at the same time so as to provide structural support; at least one first through hole is formed in the first bottom plate; the structure of the second fixing piece is similar to that of the first fixing piece; the axis of the first through hole and the axis of the second through hole are located on the same straight line, and therefore the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are allowed to be connected through a fastener penetrating through the through holes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a T-shaped connector which can be flexibly and quickly installed. Background Art

[0002] A continuous flow microchannel reactor can efficiently perform chemical reactions under various reactor types and operating conditions. Its modular system component design is not only flexible and variable, but also greatly improves the convenience of user operation. Therefore, the feeding system of such a reactor also needs to be flexible and convenient to operate. Such a feeding system is usually first installed on a frame and then provided to the customer as a whole. In addition, as the flux of the reactor continues to increase, the volume and weight of equipment such as valves and instruments in the feeding system continue to increase, and its frame needs to have sufficient strength to ensure the safety and stability of the entire system during transportation and use. However, in the prior art, it is difficult to achieve flexible, fast and reliable assembly connection of the frame at the same time. This characteristic limits the adaptability and configurability of the feeding system and increases the complexity of installation and maintenance. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the current market for a connector solution that can overcome the above limitations and has high strength, high efficiency, high flexibility and wide versatility. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a connector that can be flexibly and quickly installed, aiming to overcome the deficiencies in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model specifically provides the following technical solutions: provide a T-shaped connector, including: a first fixing member; a second fixing member; a mechanical connecting member. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are connected by the mechanical connecting member; wherein, the first fixing member includes: a first bottom plate; a first main pipe flange connected to the first bottom plate to form a first main pipe clamping area for connecting the main pipe; a first branch pipe flange connected to the first bottom plate to form a first branch pipe clamping area for connecting the branch pipe; a first inclined support plate flange connected to the first bottom plate, the first main pipe flange and the first branch pipe flange at the same time to provide structural support; at least one first through hole is provided on the first bottom plate; the second fixing member includes: a second bottom plate; a second main pipe flange connected to the second bottom plate to form a second main pipe clamping area for connecting the main pipe; a second branch pipe flange connected to the second bottom plate to form a second branch pipe clamping area for connecting the branch pipe; a second inclined support plate flange connected to the second bottom plate, the second main pipe flange and the second branch pipe flange at the same time to provide structural support; at least one second through hole is provided on the second bottom plate; the axes of the first through hole and the second through hole are on the same straight line, so as to allow the first fixing member and the second fixing member to be connected by passing a fastener through the through holes.

[0005] In some embodiments, the mechanical connecting member is a hinge.

[0006] In some embodiments, the fastener is a bolt.

[0007] In some embodiments, the T-shaped connector further includes a first bottom plate central region and a second bottom plate center. The first bottom plate central region is located between the first main pipe clamping region and the first branch pipe clamping region; the second bottom plate central region is located between the second main pipe clamping region and the second branch pipe clamping region.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first through hole is located in the first bottom plate central region, and the second through hole is located in the second bottom plate central region.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first fixing member is configured to be larger in size than the second fixing member, so that when assembling the pipeline, at least a part of the first fixing member overlaps the corresponding part of the second fixing member in a direction perpendicular to the pipeline axis.

[0010] It should be understood that the foregoing summary and the following detailed description are both examples of the present invention and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the essence and characteristics of the present invention as claimed. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. These drawings illustrate various embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, are used to explain the principles and operations of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0011] The following drawings show typical embodiments of the present invention, but should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the present invention. These figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, and for the purposes of clarity and conciseness, certain features and certain perspectives in the figures may be enlarged in scale or simplified.

[0012] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a T-shaped connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first fixing member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a second fixing member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 is an overall structural schematic diagram according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention after the first fixing member and the second fixing member are fixedly connected;

[0016] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure after fixedly connecting the first fixing member and the second fixing member according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a T-shaped connector after connecting to a pipeline according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: 100 T-shaped connector, 110 first fixing member, 120 second fixing member, 130 mechanical connecting member, 210 first main pipe clamping area, 220 first branch pipe clamping area, 230 first bottom plate, 240 first main pipe flange, 250 first branch pipe flange, 260 first inclined support plate flange, 270 first through hole, 280 first bottom plate central area, 310 second main pipe clamping area, 320 second branch pipe clamping area, 330 second bottom plate, 340 second main pipe flange, 350 second branch pipe flange, 360 second inclined support plate flange, 370 second through hole, 380 second bottom plate central area, 410 bolt, 500 frame, 510 main pipe, 520 branch pipe. Detailed implementation manners

[0019] Before turning to the detailed description and drawings, it should be understood that the technology of the present utility model is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the detailed description or illustrated in the drawings. For example, as will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the features and attributes associated with those shown in the drawings or with one of the embodiments can be well applied to another embodiment.

[0020] Refer to Figure 1 , the present utility model provides a T-shaped connector 100, which includes a first fixing member 110 and a second fixing member 120. The two are connected by a mechanical connecting member 130, which is a hinge in an exemplary embodiment, to achieve flexible assembly and disassembly. The mechanical connecting member 130 allows the first fixing member 110 and the second fixing member 120 to rotate relative to each other within a certain range, thereby increasing the flexibility and convenience of installation.

[0021] Refer to Figure 2 , the first fixing member 110 includes a first bottom plate 230. The first main pipe flange 240 is connected to the first bottom plate 230 to form a first main pipe clamping area 210 for clamping the main pipe 510. The first branch pipe flange 250 is also connected to the first bottom plate 230 to form a first branch pipe clamping area 220 for clamping the branch pipe 520. The first inclined support plate flange 260 is connected to the first bottom plate 230, the first main pipe flange 240, and the first branch pipe flange 250 at the same time to provide necessary support and stability for the entire structure. On the first bottom plate 230, at least one first through hole 270 is provided, which is aligned with the second through hole 370 of the second fixing member 120.

[0022] As Figure 3 shown, the structure of the second fixing member 120 is similar to that of the first fixing member 110, including a second bottom plate 330, a second main pipe flange 340 forming a second main pipe clamping area 310, a second branch pipe flange 350 forming a second branch pipe clamping area 320, and a second inclined support plate flange 360 providing structural support. At least one second through hole 370 is provided on the second bottom plate 330, corresponding to the first through hole 270. So as to be connected by fasteners (such as Figure 4 the bolt 410 in

[0023] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the first through hole 270 is located in the central area 280 of the first bottom plate, and the second through hole 370 is located in the central area 380 of the second bottom plate. The two are on the same straight line, so that the bolt 410 can pass through and fasten the first fixing member 110 and the second fixing member 120 smoothly. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also improves the reliability of the connection.

[0024] It should be noted that, as Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments, the first fixing member 110 is configured to be larger in size than the second fixing member 120. This design enables at least a part of the first fixing member 110 to overlap the corresponding part of the second fixing member 120 in a direction perpendicular to the pipe axis when assembling the pipeline. While further enhancing the structural stability and load-bearing capacity, it reduces the exposure of gaps and improves the anti-fouling ability.

[0025] As Figure 6 shown, when the T-shaped connector 100 is connected to the pipeline, the main pipe 510 is firmly clamped by the first main pipe clamping area 210 and the second main pipe clamping area 310, and the branch pipe 520 is clamped by the first branch pipe clamping area 220. The whole structure is compact and stable. The design of the inclined support plate flanges (260 and 360) enables the T-shaped connector 100 to have excellent load-bearing performance and be able to withstand a large bending load, especially when the branch pipe 520 bears a vertical load and the load is parallel to the main pipe 510.

[0026] In summary, the T-shaped connector 100 of the present utility model achieves high flexibility, reliability and stability through its unique design. It not only simplifies the installation process but also meets the customer's requirements for product structure diversification and matching flexibility. In addition, the design of the inclined support plate flanges enables the T-shaped connector 100 to withstand a greater bending load, and is particularly suitable for occasions such as feeding systems that require efficient and reliable connections.

Claims

1. A T-shaped connector, characterized in that, Comprising: A first fixing member; A second fixing member; A mechanical connecting member, the first fixing member and the second fixing member being connected by the mechanical connecting member; Wherein, The first fixing member includes: A first bottom plate; A first main pipe flange, connected to the first bottom plate, forming a first main pipe clamping area for connecting the main pipe; A first branch pipe flange, connected to the first bottom plate, forming a first branch pipe clamping area for connecting the branch pipe; A first inclined support plate flange, connected to the first bottom plate, the first main pipe flange and the first branch pipe flange simultaneously to provide structural support; At least one first through hole is provided on the first bottom plate; The second fixing member includes: A second bottom plate; A second main pipe flange, connected to the second bottom plate, forming a second main pipe clamping area for connecting the main pipe; A second branch pipe flange, connected to the second bottom plate, forming a second branch pipe clamping area for connecting the branch pipe; A second inclined support plate flange, connected to the second bottom plate, the second main pipe flange and the second branch pipe flange simultaneously to provide structural support; At least one second through hole is provided on the second bottom plate; The axes of the first through hole and the second through hole are on the same straight line, thereby allowing a fastener to pass through the through holes to connect the first fixing member and the second fixing member.

2. The T-shaped connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical connecting member is a hinge.

3. The T-shaped connector according to claim 1, wherein: The fastener is a bolt.

4. The T-shaped connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The T-shaped connector further includes a first bottom plate central area and a second bottom plate center. The first bottom plate central area is located between the first main pipe clamping area and the first branch pipe clamping area; the second bottom plate central area is located between the second main pipe clamping area and the second branch pipe clamping area.

5. The T-shaped connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first through hole is located in the first bottom plate central area, and the second through hole is located in the second bottom plate central area.

6. The T-shaped connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing member is configured to be larger in size than the second fixing member, so that when assembling the pipeline, at least a part of the first fixing member overlaps the corresponding part of the second fixing member in a direction perpendicular to the pipeline axis.

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