Copper-aluminum pipe connecting mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration pipe

By embedding positioning tubes in copper-connected aluminum pipes and using threaded connections and sealing rings, the problem of poor sealing at the connections of copper-connected aluminum pipes is solved, and a more stable, sealing and thermal insulation connection effect is achieved, extending the service life.

CN223215917UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12HEFEI SEAL REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422302677.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-20

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Technical Problem

The sealing properties of existing copper-connected aluminum pipes are poor, which affects the use effect.

Method used

A positioning tube is used to embed inside the first connecting tube, and the stability and sealing are improved by threaded connections and sealing rings, while an insulation layer is applied to the inner side of the connecting tube to enhance insulation and strength.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and sealing of the connection, and enhances the insulation and service life of the connection pipe.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a copper connecting aluminum pipe mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration pipe, which comprises a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe arranged at one end of the first connecting pipe, one end of the second connecting pipe is connected with a fixing pipe close to the first connecting pipe, and one end of the fixing pipe is fixedly provided with a positioning pipe. The inner side of the first connecting pipe is coated with a heat preservation layer, and a first reinforcing plate and a second reinforcing plate are further arranged in the first connecting pipe in a staggered mode. The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration accessory connecting pieces. According to the copper connecting aluminum pipe mechanism of the air conditioner refrigeration pipe, the positioning pipe at one end of the fixing pipe is embedded into the first connecting pipe, the fixing pipe is in threaded connection with the first connecting pipe, the connecting stability can be improved conveniently, and meanwhile the connecting sealing performance can be improved through the sealing ring; the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe can be better connected for use, and the heat preservation performance of the first connecting pipe can be improved through the heat preservation layer coated on the inner side of the first connecting pipe.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration fitting connectors, in particular to a copper-aluminum pipe connecting mechanism for refrigeration pipes of air conditioners. Background Art

[0002] Copper-connected aluminum pipes, as the name suggests, refer to a combination of copper pipes and aluminum pipes connected through a special process in air-conditioning refrigeration pipelines. This combination aims to make full use of the respective advantages of copper pipes and aluminum pipes to meet the comprehensive needs of air-conditioning systems in terms of refrigeration, heat transfer, corrosion resistance and cost.

[0003] A Chinese patent discloses a copper-connected aluminum tube for air conditioner refrigeration tubes (publication number CN106403402A). This patented technology has three connecting tubes, which can make the connection between adjacent refrigeration tubes in the second connecting tube body, minimizing leakage points at the connection. In addition, the first connecting tube body and the second connecting tube body are curved tubes, ensuring better connection between the connecting tube and the refrigeration tube, which not only improves product quality but also facilitates the assembly of refrigeration equipment.

[0004] However, existing copper-to-aluminum tube connections often use multiple sections, resulting in poor sealing at the joints and hindering their use. For example, the aforementioned reference document employs a multiple-section connection method. In actual use, when copper-to-aluminum tubes are connected in multiple sections, the sealing at the joints is poor, easily affecting normal use. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a copper-to-aluminum tube connection mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration tubes to address the issues raised in the aforementioned background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a copper-to-aluminum tube mechanism for refrigeration tubes of air conditioners, which solves the problem of poor sealing at the joints of the prior copper-to-aluminum tubes when they are connected in multiple sections.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a copper-connected aluminum tube mechanism for an air conditioner refrigeration tube, comprising a first connecting tube and a second connecting tube arranged at one end of the first connecting tube, one end of the second connecting tube is connected to a fixed tube near the position of the first connecting tube, one end of the fixed tube is fixed with a positioning tube, the inner side of the first connecting tube is coated with an insulation layer, and the interior of the first connecting tube is also staggered with a first reinforcement plate and a second reinforcement plate.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the positioning tube is embedded in the interior of the first connecting tube, and one end of the fixing tube is in contact with one end of the first connecting tube.

[0008] Preferably, an external thread is provided on the outside of the positioning tube near the fixing tube, and an internal thread that screws with the external thread is provided on the inside of the first connecting tube.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing groove is further provided on the outside of the positioning tube, a sealing ring is sleeved inside the fixing groove, and the outer surface of the sealing ring contacts the inner wall of the first connecting tube.

[0010] Preferably, the thermal insulation layer is made of EPE material.

[0011] Preferably, the second reinforcing plate is arranged perpendicular to the first reinforcing plate, and the outer surfaces of the second reinforcing plate and the first reinforcing plate are in contact with the inner side of the first connecting pipe.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] The utility model provides a copper-to-aluminum pipe connection mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration pipes. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. The copper-to-aluminum tube structure of the air conditioner refrigeration tube is designed to improve the stability of the connection by embedding the positioning tube at one end of the fixed tube into the interior of the first connecting tube, and the fixed tube and the first connecting tube are threadedly connected to each other. At the same time, the sealing ring can improve the sealing of the connection, so that the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube can be better connected for use;

[0015] 2. The copper-to-aluminum tube structure of the air conditioner's refrigeration tube can improve its thermal insulation performance through the thermal insulation layer coated on the inner side of the first connecting tube. At the same time, the first reinforcement plate and the second reinforcement plate can increase the internal strength of the first connecting tube, thereby increasing the service life of the first connecting tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the copper-to-aluminum tube mechanism used for the refrigeration tube of the air conditioner;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning tube in the copper-to-aluminum tube mechanism used for the refrigeration tube of the air conditioner;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first reinforcing plate in the copper-to-aluminum tube structure used for refrigeration tubes in air conditioners;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing ring in the copper-to-aluminum tube mechanism used for the refrigeration tube of the air conditioner.

[0020] In the figure: 1, first connecting pipe; 11, insulation layer; 2, second connecting pipe; 21, fixing pipe; 3, positioning pipe; 31, sealing ring; 4, first reinforcement plate; 41, second reinforcement plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a copper-connected aluminum tube mechanism for a refrigeration tube of an air conditioner, comprising a first connecting tube 1 and a second connecting tube 2 arranged at one end of the first connecting tube 1, one end of the second connecting tube 2 is connected to a fixing tube 21 near the first connecting tube 1, and one end of the fixing tube 21 is fixed with a positioning tube 3, the inner side of the first connecting tube 1 is coated with a thermal insulation layer 11, and the interior of the first connecting tube 1 is also alternately provided with a first reinforcement plate 4 and a second reinforcement plate 41, the arrangement utilizes the positioning tube 3 to be embedded in the interior of the first connecting tube 1 to realize the positioning connection between the first connecting tube 1 and the second connecting tube 2, and the first reinforcement plate 4 and the second reinforcement plate 41 can improve the strength of the first connecting tube 1, thereby improving the service life of the first connecting tube 1.

[0023] exist Figure 2 Middle: One end of the positioning tube 3 is embedded in the interior of the first connecting tube 1, and one end of the fixing tube 21 is in contact with one end of the first connecting tube 1. This setting embeds the positioning tube 3 into the interior of the first connecting tube 1 and makes one end of the fixing tube 21 in contact with one end of the first connecting tube 1 to improve its sealing performance.

[0024] exist Figure 2 and Figure 4 Middle: An external thread is provided on the outside of the positioning tube 3 near the fixed tube 21, and an internal thread is provided on the inside of the first connecting tube 1 that screws together with the external thread. This setting utilizes the screwing of the external thread and the internal thread to ensure the stability of the connection of the positioning tube 3, that is, to realize the connection between the first connecting tube 1 and the second connecting tube 2.

[0025] exist Figure 4 Middle: A fixing groove is also provided on the outside of the positioning tube 3, and a sealing ring 31 is sleeved inside the fixing groove. The outer surface of the sealing ring 31 contacts the inner wall of the first connecting tube 1. This arrangement uses the sealing ring 31 to improve the sealing performance of the positioning tube 3 during installation.

[0026] exist Figure 3 Middle: The thermal insulation layer 11 is made of EPE material. This arrangement utilizes the thermal insulation layer 11 to enable the first connecting pipe 1 to have thermal insulation performance, and has good practicality.

[0027] exist Figure 3Middle: The second reinforcing plate 41 is arranged perpendicular to the first reinforcing plate 4, and the outer surfaces of the second reinforcing plate 41 and the first reinforcing plate 4 are in contact with the inner side of the first connecting pipe 1. This arrangement utilizes the first reinforcing plate 4 and the second reinforcing plate 41 to increase the strength of the first connecting pipe 1, thereby increasing its service life.

[0028] When working (or in use), when the copper-to-aluminum tube mechanism of the refrigeration pipe of the air conditioner is in use, first, the positioning tube 3 at one end of the second connecting tube 2 is embedded in the interior of the first connecting tube 1. After entering, one end of the fixing tube 21 will contact one end of the first connecting tube 1, and by rotating the second connecting tube 2, the external thread on the outside of the positioning tube 3 and the internal thread on the inside of the first connecting tube 1 can be screwed together, thereby achieving the purpose of connecting the first connecting tube 1 and the second connecting tube 2. At the same time, the sealing ring 31 on the outside of the positioning tube 3 can improve the sealing of its connection. At the same time, the inner side of the first connecting tube 1 is coated with an insulation layer 11, which can make the first connecting tube 1 have higher thermal insulation. At the same time, the first reinforcement plate 4 and the second reinforcement plate 41 are staggered inside the first connecting tube 1, so that the internal strength of the first connecting tube 1 can be increased, thereby improving the service life of the first connecting tube 1.

[0029] At the same time, the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the existing technology well known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A copper-to-aluminum tube structure for a refrigeration tube of an air conditioner, comprising a first connecting tube (1) and a second connecting tube (2) arranged at one end of the first connecting tube (1), characterized in that: One end of the second connecting tube (2) is connected to a fixing tube (21) near a position of the first connecting tube (1), and one end of the fixing tube (21) is fixed to a positioning tube (3). The inner side of the first connecting tube (1) is coated with a thermal insulation layer (11), and the interior of the first connecting tube (1) is also staggered with a first reinforcement plate (4) and a second reinforcement plate (41).

2. The copper-to-aluminum tube connection mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the positioning tube (3) is embedded in the interior of the first connecting tube (1), and one end of the fixing tube (21) is in contact with one end of the first connecting tube (1).

3. The copper-to-aluminum tube structure for air conditioner refrigeration tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: An external thread is provided on the outside of the positioning tube (3) near the fixing tube (21), and an internal thread that is screwed together with the external thread is provided on the inside of the first connecting tube (1).

4. The copper-to-aluminum tube connection mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing groove is further provided on the outside of the positioning tube (3), and a sealing ring (31) is sleeved inside the fixing groove, and the outer surface of the sealing ring (31) contacts the inner wall of the first connecting tube (1).

5. The copper-to-aluminum tube structure for air conditioner refrigeration tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal insulation layer (11) is made of EPE material.

6. The copper-to-aluminum tube connection mechanism for air conditioner refrigeration tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second reinforcing plate (41) is arranged perpendicular to the first reinforcing plate (4), and the outer surfaces of the second reinforcing plate (41) and the first reinforcing plate (4) are in contact with the inner side of the first connecting pipe (1).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Copper connecting aluminum pipe for air conditioner refrigerating pipes

    CN106403402A