Pipeline assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline assembly which comprises a pipe body, a plurality of liquid leakage detection wires and a resistor. The liquid leakage detection wires are embedded in the pipe body in the forming process of the pipe body in a mold forming mode. The resistor is electrically connected with the liquid leakage detection wires.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a pipeline component. Background Art

[0002] As the performance of electronic devices continues to increase, water cooling technology has emerged to address the heat dissipation challenges of these devices. Water cooling often leads to leakage in pipes, so leak detection wires are typically installed around the periphery of the pipes to detect leaks. However, leak detection wires installed around the periphery of the pipes are prone to breakage, rust, or corrosion. Therefore, researchers in this field are currently working to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a pipeline assembly, which can reduce the probability of damage to a liquid leakage detection wire.

[0004] One embodiment of the present invention discloses a pipeline assembly comprising a pipe body, a plurality of leakage detection wires, and a resistor. The leakage detection wires are embedded within the pipe body during the molding process. The resistor is electrically connected to the leakage detection wires.

[0005] The above-mentioned pipeline assembly, wherein the tube body has a channel, an inner annular surface and an outer annular surface, the inner annular surface surrounds the channel, the outer annular surface faces away from the inner annular surface, and the leakage detection wires are located between the inner annular surface and the outer annular surface.

[0006] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the leakage detection wires extend from one end of the tube body to the other end of the tube body.

[0007] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the number of the leakage detection wires is two, and the two leakage detection wires surround the center line of the pipe body.

[0008] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the pitch of each leakage detection wire falls within the range of 2 mm to 20 mm.

[0009] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the leakage detection wires are parallel to the center line of the pipe body.

[0010] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the pipe body is made of a single material.

[0011] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the material of the pipe body is plastic.

[0012] In the above-mentioned pipeline assembly, the pipe body includes an inner layer and an outer layer surrounding the inner layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are made of different materials, and the leakage detection wires are arranged on the outer layer.

[0013] The above-mentioned pipeline assembly further includes a fixing ring fixed to the pipe body, and the resistor is arranged on the fixing ring.

[0014] According to the pipeline assembly disclosed in the above embodiment, the leakage detection wires are embedded in the pipe body during the molding process of the pipe body, which can reduce the probability of damage to the leakage detection wires due to external forces and environmental influences, thereby extending the service life of the leakage detection wires.

[0015] The above description of the content of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments are intended to demonstrate and explain the principles of the present invention and to provide further explanation of the scope of the patent application of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly and a monitoring device disclosed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the piping assembly.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of a ruptured tube body.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of the piping assembly.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Wherein, the reference numerals:

[0024] 1,1a,1b,1c: Pipeline components

[0025] 10,10c:tube body

[0026] 11: Channel

[0027] 12: Inner ring

[0028] 13: Outer ring

[0029] 14c: Inner layer

[0030] 15c: Outer layer

[0031] 20,30,20b,30b: Leakage detection wire

[0032] 40, 40a, 40b: Resistors

[0033] 50a: fixing ring

[0034] C: Centerline

[0035] P: Pitch

[0036] M: Monitoring device

[0037] L:Liquid DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly and a monitoring device disclosed according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the piping assembly.

[0039] In this embodiment, the pipe assembly 1 includes a pipe body 10, a plurality of leakage detection wires 20, 30, and a resistor 40. The leakage detection wires 20, 30 are at least partially embedded in the pipe body 10 during the molding process of the pipe body 10, and the resistor 40 is electrically connected to the leakage detection wires 20, 30.

[0040] For example, the tube body 10 is made of a single material, such as plastic. The tube body 10 has a channel 11, an inner annular surface 12, and an outer annular surface 13. The channel 11 is used to allow a liquid L to flow. The inner annular surface 12 surrounds the channel 11, and the outer annular surface 13 faces away from the inner annular surface 12. The leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are at least partially located between the inner annular surface 12 and the outer annular surface 13 of the tube body 10. Each leakage detection wire 20 and 30 extends from one end of the tube body 10 to the other end of the tube body 10. For further example, there are two leakage detection wires 20 and 30, each of which is spirally shaped and surrounds the centerline C of the tube body 10. The pitch P of each leakage detection wire 20 and 30 falls within the range of 2 mm to 20 mm.

[0041] In this embodiment, one end of the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of a monitoring device M, and the other end of the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are connected to the resistor 40 .

[0042] In this embodiment, the current state of the pipeline assembly 1 can be determined by the resistance value of the closed circuit monitored by the monitoring device M. This will be described below with examples.

[0043] When the tube 10 is intact, the closed circuit is composed of the resistor 40 , the two leakage detection wires 20 , 30 and the monitoring device M. The resistance value of the closed circuit monitored by the monitoring device M is, for example, the resistance value of the resistor 40 , such as approximately 1 MΩ.

[0044] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of a tube body rupture. When the tube body 10 ruptures, the liquid L in the channel 11 of the tube body 10 will penetrate into the rupture of the tube body 10 and simultaneously contact the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30. Since the current will follow a path with smaller resistance, the current currently follows the closed circuit formed by the liquid L, the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30, and the monitoring device M. At this time, the resistance value monitored by the monitoring device M is the resistance value of the liquid L in this closed circuit, such as falling within the range of approximately 1kΩ to 800kΩ. When the monitoring device M detects that the resistance value changes to fall within the range of approximately 1kΩ to 800kΩ, it can be determined that the tube body 10 is damaged, and a leakage signal is sent to the system to notify personnel that maintenance is required.

[0045] On the other hand, suppose the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 in the pipe body 10 become intertwined due to external force or manufacturing defects. In this case, the resistance value detected by the monitoring device M is the resistance value of the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 in the closed circuit formed by the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 and the monitoring device M, for example, less than 100Ω. When the monitoring device M detects a resistance value less than 100Ω, it determines that the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 in the pipe body 10 are intertwined, and a fault signal is sent to the system to notify personnel that maintenance is required.

[0046] Furthermore, assuming that one of the two leakage detection wires 20, 30 in the pipe body 10 is broken, a closed circuit is not formed, and the resistance value detected by the monitoring device M is very large, for example, greater than 1.5 MΩ. When the monitoring device M detects a resistance value less than or greater than 1.5 MΩ, it is determined that one of the two leakage detection wires 20, 30 in the pipe body 10 is broken, and a fault signal is sent to the system to notify personnel that maintenance is required.

[0047] In this embodiment, by configuring the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 to be at least partially embedded in the tube body 10 during the molding process of the tube body 10, the probability of the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 being damaged by external forces and environmental influences can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the leakage detection wires 20 and 30.

[0048] Furthermore, when the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 need to be inspected, since they are partially buried in the tube body 10, only the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 exposed at the two ends of the tube body 10 need to be inspected, making maintenance convenient.

[0049] Furthermore, since the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are at least partially buried in the pipe body 10, the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 can be hidden, making the entire pipeline assembly 1 look neater and more aesthetically pleasing, and suitable for use in environments that require maintaining aesthetics.

[0050] In addition, since the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are at least partially buried in the tube body 10, the chance of people or objects coming into contact with the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 can be reduced, thereby reducing safety hazards such as accidental contact.

[0051] On the other hand, since the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are at least partially buried in the tube body 10, the two liquid leakage detection wires 20 and 30 can be effectively prevented from contacting the liquid L, reducing the risk of rust and corrosion.

[0052] It should be noted that the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are not limited to being partially embedded within the tube. In other embodiments, the two leakage detection wires can be completely embedded within the tube. In this configuration, the resistor can also be embedded within the tube, and the leakage detection wires within the tube can be connected to the monitoring device outside the tube via other wires.

[0053] In this embodiment, the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 are at least partially embedded in the tube body 10 during the molding process of the tube body 10. Therefore, the tube body 10 and the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 can be integrated into one piece after molding. This reduces the need for additional assembly of the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 to the tube body 10, thereby improving the production efficiency of the pipeline assembly 1.

[0054] In this embodiment, the two leakage detection wires 20 and 30 extend from one end of the tube 10 to the other end. Their spiral configuration allows liquid L to reach the two detection wires 20 and 30 as much as possible when the tube 10 ruptures, thereby enhancing leakage detection sensitivity. Furthermore, by arranging the pitch P of the leakage detection wires 20 and 30 within the range of 2 mm to 20 mm, the aforementioned effects are further enhanced.

[0055] It should be noted that the number of these leakage detection wires 20 and 30 is not limited to two. In other embodiments, the number of these leakage detection wires can be greater than two, and ultimately these leakage detection wires can be aggregated into 2N outgoing cables, where N is a natural number.

[0056] Next, see Figure 4 , Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] The pipeline assembly 1a of this embodiment is similar to the pipeline assembly 1 of the above embodiment. The following mainly describes the differences between the two. For the same parts, please refer to the description of the pipeline assembly 1 of the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0058] In this embodiment, the pipe assembly 1 a further includes a fixing ring 50 a . The fixing ring 50 a is fixed to the pipe body 10 , and the resistor 40 a is disposed on the fixing ring 50 a .

[0059] It should be noted that resistor 40a is not limited to being fixed to retaining ring 50a. In other embodiments, the resistor may not be fixed to the retaining ring, but instead a control box may be fixed to the retaining ring. This control box can be used, for example, for leak detection and monitoring, monitoring changes in the resistance / signal of the wire under different scenarios. Upon detecting an anomaly, the control box will issue an alarm, such as transmitting an audible signal, shutting down a pump, or closing a valve, to prevent further damage. Furthermore, the control box can also perform data recording and analysis, recording data such as the time and location of leak events, which can be used for subsequent analysis, maintenance, and improvement.

[0060] Next, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 . Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of the piping assembly.

[0061] The pipeline assembly 1b of this embodiment is similar to the pipeline assembly 1 of the above embodiment. The main difference between the two is the shape of the two leakage detection wires and the number of resistors. Therefore, the following mainly describes the leakage detection wires 20b, 30b and resistor 40b of the pipeline assembly 1b of this embodiment, and the other parts can refer to the description of the pipeline assembly 1 implemented above.

[0062] In this embodiment, there are four leakage detection wires 20b and 30b, each of which is elongated and parallel to the centerline C of the tube body 10. The four leakage detection wires 20b and 30b are evenly distributed within the tube body 10 along the circumference of the tube body 10. For example, two leakage detection wires 20b are located on the upper and lower sides of the tube body 10, respectively, while the other two leakage detection wires 30b are located on the left and right sides of the tube body 10, respectively.

[0063] In this embodiment, the number of resistors 40b is, for example, two. One leakage detection wire 20b and one leakage detection wire 30b are connected to one resistor 40b, and another leakage detection wire 20b and another leakage detection wire 30b are connected to another resistor 40b. The two leakage detection wires 20b are, for example, connected to a monitoring device (such as Figure 1 ), and the other two leakage detection wires 30b are connected to the negative electrode of the monitoring device, for example. Thus, one leakage detection wire 20b, one leakage detection wire 30b, one resistor 40b, and the monitoring device together form a closed circuit, and the other leakage detection wire 20b, another leakage detection wire 30b, another resistor 40b, and the monitoring device together form another closed circuit.

[0064] If the tube 10 ruptures, allowing the liquid L within the tube 10 to contact two of the leakage detection wires 20b, 30b (e.g., the two leakage detection wires 20b, 30b located on the upper and right sides), the current will follow a path with less resistance. Therefore, the current will flow through the closed circuit formed by the liquid L, the two leakage detection wires 20, 30, and the monitoring device. In this case, the resistance value detected by the monitoring device is the resistance of the liquid L in this closed circuit, rather than the resistance value of resistor 40b. Therefore, the monitoring device can determine that the tube 10 is damaged and send a leakage signal to the system, notifying personnel that maintenance is required.

[0065] It should be noted that the number of leakage detection wires 20b and 30b is not limited to four, and the number of resistors is not limited to two. In other embodiments, the number of leakage detection wires can be two, and the positions of these two leakage detection wires on the circumference of the tube can be adjusted as needed. The number of resistors can be one and connected to these two leakage detection wires.

[0066] Next, see Figure 7 , Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of a pipeline assembly disclosed according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] The pipeline assembly 1c of this embodiment is similar to the pipeline assembly 1b of the above embodiment. The main difference between the two lies in the structure of the pipe body. Therefore, the following mainly describes the pipe body 10c of the pipeline assembly 1c of this embodiment, and the other parts can refer to the description of the pipeline assembly 1b implemented above.

[0068] In this embodiment, the tube body 10c includes an inner layer 14c and an outer layer 15c surrounding the inner layer 14c, and the materials of the inner layer 14c and the outer layer 15c are different. For example, the inner layer 14c is made of a waterproof material, and the outer layer 15c is made of a water-absorbent material, but this is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the inner layer and the outer layer can be made of other suitable materials. These leakage detection wires 20b, 30b are disposed on the outer layer 15c. Figure 7 As shown, when the tube 10c is intact, the waterproof inner layer 14c prevents the liquid L within the tube 10c from contacting the leakage detection wires 20b and 30b. If the tube 10c were to rupture (not shown), the liquid would rapidly diffuse through the water-absorbent outer layer 15c and contact at least two leakage detection wires 20b and 30b, allowing for rapid detection of damage to the tube 10c.

[0069] According to the pipeline assembly disclosed in the above embodiment, the leakage detection wires are at least partially embedded in the tube body during the tube body molding process. This can reduce the probability of damage to the leakage detection wires due to external forces and environmental influences, thereby extending the service life of the leakage detection wires.

[0070] In addition, when the leakage detection wire needs to be inspected, since the leakage detection wire is partially buried in the pipe body, it is only necessary to check the leakage detection wire exposed at the two ends of the pipe body, so maintenance is convenient.

[0071] Furthermore, since the leakage detection wire is at least partially buried in the pipe body, the leakage detection wire can be hidden, making the entire pipeline assembly look neater and more aesthetically pleasing, and is suitable for use in environments that require aesthetics.

[0072] In addition, since the leakage detection wire is at least partially buried in the pipe body, the chance of people or objects coming into contact with the leakage detection wire can be reduced, thereby reducing safety hazards such as accidental touch.

[0073] On the other hand, since the leakage detection wire is at least partially buried in the tube body, the leakage detection wire can be effectively prevented from contacting the liquid, thereby reducing the risk of rust and corrosion.

[0074] By configuring these leakage detection wires to be at least partially embedded in the tube body during the tube body molding process through a mold forming method, the tube body and these leakage detection wires can be integrated after molding, thereby reducing the additional process of assembling the leakage detection wires to the tube body, thereby improving the production efficiency of the pipeline assembly.

[0075] The leakage detection wires extend from one end of the tube to the other end of the tube, and are arranged in a spiral or long strip shape. When the tube ruptures, the liquid can contact the leakage detection wires as much as possible, thereby improving the sensitivity of leakage detection.

[0076] The inner layer of the tube is made of a waterproof material, while the outer layer is a water-absorbent material. The leak detection wires are located on the outer layer. Thus, when the tube is intact, the waterproof inner layer prevents liquid from contacting the leak detection wires. If the tube is ruptured, the liquid quickly diffuses through the water-absorbent outer layer and contacts the at least two leak detection wires, allowing for rapid detection of tube damage.

[0077] The resistor, two leakage detection wires and the monitoring device together form a closed circuit configuration, which allows the monitoring device to determine the current status of the pipeline component through the resistance value of the closed circuit monitored.

[0078] Although the present invention is disclosed above with reference to the preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of protection of the claims attached to this application.

Claims

1. A pipeline assembly, characterized in that: Include: a tubular body; a plurality of liquid leakage detection wires embedded in the tube body during the tube body forming process; and A resistor is electrically connected to the leakage detection wires.

2. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, wherein The tube body has a channel, an inner ring surface and an outer ring surface. The inner ring surface surrounds the channel, and the outer ring surface faces away from the inner ring surface. The leakage detection wires are located between the inner ring surface and the outer ring surface.

3. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The liquid leakage detection wires extend from one end of the tube to the other end of the tube.

4. The pipeline assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The number of the liquid leakage detection wires is two, and the two liquid leakage detection wires surround the center line of the tube body.

5. The pipe assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The pitch of each leakage detection wire falls within the range of 2 mm to 20 mm.

6. The pipeline assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The leakage detection wires are parallel to the center line of the tube.

7. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The tube body is made of a single material.

8. The pipe assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The tube body is made of plastic.

9. The pipe assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The tube body comprises an inner layer and an outer layer surrounding the inner layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are made of different materials. The leakage detection wires are arranged on the outer layer.

10. The pipe assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The device further comprises a fixing ring fixed to the tube body, and the resistor is arranged on the fixing ring.

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