Novel intelligent electric ball valve actuator

By adopting a mechanical contact trigger design of right-angle fan-shaped control block and micro switch in the smart electric ball valve actuator, the problem of unstable control in the prior art is solved, and higher stability and reliability are achieved, while reducing space occupation and adapting to more application scenarios.

CN223152925UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25WENZHOU SHUIXIANG VALVE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422032989.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-21
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-21

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Technical Problem

During long-term operation, it is difficult to control the switching angle of the electric ball valve stably and reliably during existing smart electric ball valves, resulting in insufficient reliability and stability.

Method used

A new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator is designed, using a mechanical contact trigger with the first and second micro switches, combining the fixed structure of the limiting column and the control circuit board to ensure stable rotation of the control block and trigger the switch.

Benefits of technology

Improves the stability and effectiveness of the actuator, reduces the space occupied, adapts it to more usage environments, and ensures reliability for long-term operation through mechanical contact triggers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel intelligent electric ball valve actuator which comprises a housing, a base, a control motor, a control block, a first microswitch and a second microswitch, the housing and the base are covered, a closed cavity is formed between the housing and the base, and the control motor, the control block, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are arranged in the closed cavity. The control motor is installed on the base, the control block is installed on a main shaft of the control motor, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base, and when the control block rotates, the first microswitch and the second microswitch can be triggered respectively. The actuator has the advantages that the right-angle fan-shaped control block and the trigger switch in mechanical contact with the first microswitch and the second microswitch are adopted, and due to the fact that the control block is stable in structure and large in contact area with the microswitches, stability and effectiveness of operation of the actuator can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of electric ball valves, and particularly relates to a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator. Background Technique

[0002] In the fields of water supply and drainage, heating, ventilation, gas, pouring, etc., ball valves are required to control the on-off of the medium. By installing an intelligent electric ball valve actuator on the valve and connecting the intelligent electric ball valve actuator to the control system or the Internet of Things, automatic control of the valve can be achieved. The intelligent electric ball valve actuator can also be linked to corresponding types of sensors through the cloud intelligent scenario, that is, automatic monitoring and control can be achieved, and functions such as leak prevention control, temperature control, and gas leakage avoidance can be achieved.

[0003] Reliability and stability are one of the very important parameters of the intelligent electric ball valve actuator. How to ensure that the intelligent electric ball valve actuator can control the opening and closing angles of the electric ball valve for a long time, stably and reliably during operation, that is, the automatic on-off positioning control after being fully opened and fully closed, is a technical problem that those skilled in the art continuously optimize and improve. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the problems and deficiencies existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator, which can optimize the structure of the existing electric actuator, is more convenient to operate, and has a longer service life.

[0005] A new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator includes a shell cover, a base, a control motor, a control block, a first micro switch, and a second micro switch. The shell cover and the base are covered together to form a sealed cavity. The control motor, the control block, the first micro switch, and the second micro switch are arranged in the sealed cavity. The control motor is installed on the base, the control block is installed on the main shaft of the control motor, the first micro switch and the second micro switch are fixedly installed on the base, and the control block can trigger the first micro switch and the second micro switch respectively when rotating.

[0006] Further, the control block is in the shape of a right-angled sector, and a first contact plane and a second contact plane are respectively arranged on both sides of its arc surface.

[0007] Further, the first micro switch and the second micro switch are arranged on the same side of the control block, and the first micro switch and the second micro switch are mirror-symmetrically arranged.

[0008] Further, the mirror plane of the first micro switch and the second micro switch is located on the arc center line of the arc surface of the control block.

[0009] Further, a control circuit board is also arranged on the back of the first micro switch and the second micro switch, and the first micro switch and the second micro switch are respectively welded and fixed on the control circuit board.

[0010] Further, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is fixedly installed on the back of the housing cover.

[0011] Further, the base is also provided with a first limit post, a second limit post and a third limit post. The first microswitch is fixed between the first limit post and the second limit post, and the second microswitch is fixed between the second limit post and the third limit post.

[0012] Further, a fourth limit post is also provided between the control circuit board and the inner wall of the base, and the control circuit board is clamped and fixed between the fourth limit post and the first limit post, the second limit post and the third limit post.

[0013] Further, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are provided with first positioning holes, and mounting holes are provided corresponding to the base. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base through bolts.

[0014] Further, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are also provided with second positioning holes, and a fifth limit post is provided corresponding to the base. The second positioning holes are sleeved on the fifth limit posts.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Compared with the traditional electric actuator, the design structure is more compact, making the overall occupied space of the intelligent electric ball valve actuator smaller, and it can adapt to a wider range of usage environments.

[0017] 2. Through the right-angled sector-shaped control block, mechanical contact triggering switches are made with the first microswitch and the second microswitch. Since the control block has a stable structure and a large contact area with the microswitch, the stability and effectiveness of the actuator operation can be ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the control block, the first microswitch and the second microswitch in a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structures of the base and the control block in a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5Schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 Internal structure schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the copper body ball valve in the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of a new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator of the present utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals: housing cover 1, base 2, first micro switch 3, second micro switch 4, first limit post 5, second limit post 6, third limit post 7, control block 8, control motor 9, control circuit board 10, fourth limit post 11, fifth limit post 12, mounting hole 13, copper body valve 14, internal thread connecting sleeve 101. Specific implementation manners

[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0028] A new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator includes a shell cover, a base, a control motor, a control block, a first microswitch, and a second microswitch. The shell cover and the base are covered with each other to form a sealed cavity therebetween. The control motor, the control block, the first microswitch, and the second microswitch are arranged in the sealed cavity. The control motor is installed on the base, the control block is installed on the main shaft of the control motor, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base, and when the control block rotates, it can trigger the first microswitch and the second microswitch respectively. The control block is in the shape of a right-angled sector, and a first contact plane and a second contact plane are respectively arranged on both sides of its arc surface. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are arranged on the same side of the control block, and the first microswitch and the second microswitch are arranged in a mirror image. The mirror planes of the first microswitch and the second microswitch are located on the arc center line of the arc surface of the control block. The base is also provided with a first limit post, a second limit post, and a third limit post. The first microswitch is fixed between the first limit post and the second limit post, and the second microswitch is fixed between the second limit post and the third limit post. The second limit post is located on the mirror plane of the first microswitch and the second microswitch. A control circuit board is also arranged on the back of the first microswitch and the second microswitch, and the first microswitch and the second microswitch are respectively welded and fixed on the control circuit board. A fourth limit post is also arranged between the control circuit board and the inner wall of the base, and the control circuit board is clamped and fixed between the fourth limit post and the first limit post, the second limit post, and the third limit post. The base is also provided with a first limit post, a second limit post, and a third limit post. The first microswitch is fixed between the first limit post and the second limit post, and the second microswitch is fixed between the second limit post and the third limit post. A fourth limit post is also arranged between the control circuit board and the inner wall of the base, and the control circuit board is clamped and fixed between the fourth limit post and the first limit post, the second limit post, and the third limit post. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are provided with first positioning holes, and mounting holes are provided corresponding to the base. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base through bolts. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are also provided with second positioning holes, and fifth limit posts are provided corresponding to the base. The second positioning holes are sleeved on the fifth limit posts.

[0029] Embodiment 2:

[0030] The first microswitch and the second microswitch are electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is fixedly installed on the back of the shell cover. A data transmission module is arranged on the control circuit board, and the data transmission module can perform signal transmission with a control terminal. For example, a mobile phone terminal is used to transmit a signal to the data transmission module, and the data transmission module then gives a signal for the control motor to rotate forward or backward. In addition, an indicator light for reflecting the state of the actuator is also arranged on the control circuit board, and the indicator light plays a prompting role through the shell cover.

[0031] The actual usage method is as follows:

[0032] The operation of the control motor is controlled by an external signal, which is usually provided by a terminal signal or a sensor, etc. The control motor drives the control block and the valve core to rotate. The control block is used to trigger the first microswitch and the second microswitch. The first microswitch and the second microswitch mainly function to give a stop rotation electrical signal, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the control block rotates counterclockwise and triggers the first microswitch, the control motor stops rotating counterclockwise. Conversely, when the control block rotates clockwise and triggers the second microswitch, the control motor stops rotating clockwise.

[0033] During assembly, the control circuit board is clamped and fixed between the fourth limit post and the first, second, and third limit posts. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are sleeved on the fifth limit post, and bolts are used to fixedly install the first microswitch and the second microswitch on the base through the second positioning holes.

[0034] The above-disclosed are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Of course, the scope of the rights of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of intelligent electric ball valve actuator, characterized in that: It includes a shell cover, a base, a control motor, a control block, a first microswitch and a second microswitch. The shell cover and the base are covered together to form a sealed cavity therebetween. The control motor, the control block, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are arranged in the sealed cavity. The control motor is installed on the base, the control block is installed on the main shaft of the control motor, the first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base. When the control block rotates, it can trigger the first microswitch and the second microswitch respectively. The control block is in the shape of a right-angled sector, and a first contact plane and a second contact plane are respectively arranged on both sides of its arc surface. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are arranged on the same side of the control block, and the first microswitch and the second microswitch are mirror-symmetrically arranged. The mirror plane of the first microswitch and the second microswitch is located on the arc center line of the arc surface of the control block. A control circuit board is also arranged on the back of the first microswitch and the second microswitch. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are respectively welded and fixed on the control circuit board. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The control circuit board is fixedly installed on the back of the shell cover. The base is also provided with a first limit post, a second limit post and a third limit post. The first microswitch is fixed between the first limit post and the second limit post, and the second microswitch is fixed between the second limit post and the third limit post. A fourth limit post is also arranged between the control circuit board and the inner wall of the base. The control circuit board is clamped and fixed between the fourth limit post and the first limit post, the second limit post and the third limit post.

2. The novel intelligent electric ball valve actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first microswitch and the second microswitch are provided with first positioning holes, and mounting holes are provided at the corresponding positions on the base. The first microswitch and the second microswitch are fixedly installed on the base through bolts.

3. A novel intelligent electric ball valve actuator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first microswitch and the second microswitch are also provided with second positioning holes, and a fifth limit post is provided at the corresponding position on the base. The second positioning holes are sleeved on the fifth limit post.