Module combined water segregator
By adopting a concave-bump structure and locking groove design in the module combination water collector, the sealing problem caused by module offset is solved, and higher torque resistance and seal reliability are achieved, which improves the overall performance of the water collector.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422482606.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-15
AI Technical Summary
During the construction process, the existing hot and cold water collector modules have gaps between the bolts and the module bolt holes, resulting in uneven forces between the modules, offsets create gaps, affecting sealing, and even causing leakage.
The concave and bump structure and position setting of the module end surface are adopted, combined with the taper design of the locking bump and locking groove, the fit and torsion resistance between the misalignment modules are enhanced, and the overall strength is improved through injection molding of plastic and metal inserts.
It improves the sealing and safety of the module combination water collector, reduces the risk of offset during construction, and ensures seal reliability and torsion resistance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of building pipelines, and particularly relates to a modular combined water distributor. Background Art
[0002] A manifold consists of two manifolds with the same number of paths. These manifolds can be equipped with valves, flow meters, and other features, enabling manual opening and closing, automatic temperature control, and visual flow monitoring. Traditionally used in heating systems, manifolds centrally distribute and control the return flow of water-based heat transfer media, serving as a core component of floor heating. With technological advancements, manifolds are also being used for distribution and control in indoor cooling systems. This places greater demands on manifolds, such as high flow rates, condensation resistance, and lightweight, impact-resistant design.
[0003] Existing dual-use cold and hot manifold modules, such as the "Manifold Module with Double-Layer Air Insulation," as shown in Publication No. CN215523477U, feature a double-layer insulation structure between the water main and the outside world, preventing condensation and providing strong impact resistance. Four bolts secure each module, facilitating the assembly of manifolds with varying numbers of routes. The module structure is complex, and manifold modules are typically constructed of engineering plastic, which is weaker than metal. During use, gaps were discovered between the bolts and the module bolt holes. Tightening the module branch pipes results in uneven force applied to different parts of the module, creating offset gaps that affect the seal and can even cause leaks. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In response to the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a modular combined manifold with a novel structure, which achieves a more stable combination by setting the structure and position of the concave and convex blocks on the module end faces, weakens the damage caused by torque during construction, reduces the offset between modules, and makes the modular combined manifold safer and more reliable.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A modular combined water distributor includes a main pipe connector, which is provided with more than two first screw fixing holes. The screw head is fixed in the first screw fixing hole and passes through the second screw hole of the branch module and the third screw hole of the baffle. The screw tail is tightened and fixed with a nut to form a water distributor; a locking protrusion is respectively provided at the middle position of the upper and lower edges of the right splicing surface of the branch module, and a locking groove is provided on the left splicing surface to cooperate with the locking protrusion.
[0007] The solution of the present utility model can also be:
[0008] The locking protrusion has a tapered structure, and its size decreases as it extends forward; the locking groove also has a tapered structure that matches the locking protrusion, so that the branch modules can be guided and fit more closely when spliced and locked.
[0009] The main pipe connector or baffle and the locking protrusion matching portion of the branch module are provided with corresponding grooves.
[0010] The branch module is injection-molded by adding plastic and metal inserts, and the connecting threads outside the water flow holes of the branch module are made of metal.
[0011] An annular groove is arranged in the main pipe connector, and a filter screen is arranged in the annular groove.
[0012] The main pipe connecting head is provided with four threaded holes, which are of the same size and evenly distributed at 90 degrees.
[0013] This modular manifold features concave and convex locking blocks on the manifold modules. This provides increased guidance and fit between the manifold modules, improving torsional strength during installation and ensuring a more reliable and secure seal between the modules. The product boasts a simple, aesthetically pleasing structure and practical design, making it highly marketable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 , a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the modular combined water distributor of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 , a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bifurcated module of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 , a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main pipe connector of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 , a schematic three-dimensional sectional view of the modular combined water distributor of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] As attached Figure 1 To the attached Figure 4 As shown, a modular combined water distributor includes a main pipe connector 1, which is provided with more than two first screw fixing holes 10. The head of the screw 4 is fixed in the first screw fixing hole 10 and passes through the second screw hole 20 of the branch module 2 and the third screw hole 30 of the baffle 3. The tail of the screw 4 is tightened and fixed with a nut 31 to form a water distributor; a locking protrusion 22 is respectively provided at the middle position of the upper and lower edges of the right splicing surface 21 of the branch module 2; and a locking groove 24 that cooperates with the locking protrusion 22 is provided on the left splicing surface 23.
[0020] The main pipe connector 1 is used to connect the water inlet pipe or the return pipe. In this embodiment, there are four first screw fixing holes 10 on the main pipe connector 1. According to the size of the water distributor and the pressure of the operating environment, it can be set to two diagonally distributed, four, six or eight evenly distributed, and the corresponding number of screws is the same. The screw 4 enhances the fixing strength between the main pipe connector 1 and the branch module 2, but there is a moderate fitting gap between the screw hole and the screw 4. The existence of the gap will cause the sealing of each component to be misaligned. The locking protrusion 22 and the locking groove 24 on the branch module 2 make the fitting between the components more fitting, the positioning size is accurate, and the fitting of each component is safe and reliable; at the same time, the position of the locking protrusion 22 is set in the middle of the two screws 4, and the force is reasonable. The torsional strength is improved during construction to prevent the displacement between the modules. There is a valve core connection hole 27 on the branch module 2, which can be connected to the flow meter 6, such as Figure 4 As shown, or connect the manual valve core 7, as Figure 1 As shown, a water distributor or water collector with different control functions is formed.
[0021] The locking projection 22 has a tapered structure, decreasing in size as it extends forward. The locking groove 24 also has a tapered structure that matches the locking projection 22, ensuring guidance and a tighter fit when the manifold modules 2 are joined and locked. In this embodiment, the locking projection 22 is generally square. The contact surfaces between the locking projection 22 and the locking groove 24 between the manifold modules 2 are tapered on all surfaces except the front end. This square structure provides a strong and robust structure with high torque resistance.
[0022] In this embodiment, the locking protrusion 22 is located on the right joint surface 21, but can also be located on the left joint surface 23. The main pipe connector 1 or baffle 3 described above is provided with a corresponding groove 5 at the portion that mates with the locking protrusion 22 of the manifold module 2. The groove 5 is used to tightly connect the manifold module 2 with other components.
[0023] The manifold module 2 is injection molded using plastic with metal inserts. The connecting threads 26 on the exterior of the manifold module's water flow holes 25 are made of metal. This compensates for the lower strength of plastic connections while also reducing overall costs. The interior of the water flow holes 25 is entirely made of plastic, which is less susceptible to scaling than metal, preventing calcium from clogging the water flow holes 25 and extending the product's service life.
[0024] An annular groove 12 is formed within the main pipe connector 1, which houses a filter screen 14. The main pipe connector 1 has a large internal cavity, and a threaded hole 13 at its lower end accommodates a drain valve 8, making it highly practical for mounting the filter screen 14. The filter screen 14 can be secured with a retaining spring, threads, or its own elastic strength.
[0025] In this embodiment, the pipe connector 1 is provided with four threaded holes 13 of uniform size and evenly spaced at 90 degrees. During installation, the manifold can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Some valves mounted on the threaded holes 13 require angled installation. The arrangement of the threaded holes 13 in this embodiment facilitates the adjustment of the position of exhaust valves, drain valves, temperature and pressure gauges, plugs, and other devices, resulting in high practicality. This is different from many existing manifolds and represents an improvement on existing technology.
[0026] This utility model features a modular manifold with concave and convex locking blocks on the manifold modules. This provides increased guidance and fit between the manifold modules, improving torsional strength during installation and ensuring a more reliable and secure seal between the manifold modules. The overall structure of this product is simple and aesthetically pleasing, with a practical design and market value.
Claims
1. A modular combined water distributor, comprising a main pipe connector (1), the main pipe connector (1) being provided with two or more first screw rod fixing holes (10), the head of a screw rod (4) being fixed in the first screw rod fixing hole (10), and passing through a second screw rod hole (20) of a branching module (2) and a third screw rod hole (30) of a baffle (3), the tail of the screw rod (4) being screwed and fixed with a nut (31), thereby forming a water distributor; characterized in that: A locking protrusion (22) is provided at the middle position of the upper and lower edges of the right splicing surface (21) of the branch module (2); and a locking groove (24) is provided on the left splicing surface (23) to cooperate with the locking protrusion (22).
2. A modular combined water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking protrusion (22) has a tapered structure, and its size decreases as it extends forward; the locking groove (24) also has a tapered structure that matches the locking protrusion (22), so that the branch modules (2) can be guided and fit more closely when spliced and locked.
3. A modular combined water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that The mating portion of the main pipe connector (1) or baffle (3) and the locking protrusion (22) of the branch module (2) is provided with a corresponding groove (5).
4. The modular combined water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The branching module (2) is injection molded by adding plastic and metal inserts, and the connecting thread (26) outside the water flow hole (25) of the branching module (2) is made of metal.
5. A modular combined water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that An annular groove (12) is provided in the main pipe connector (1), and a filter screen (14) is provided in the annular groove (12).
6. A modular combined water distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that The main pipe connector (1) is provided with four threaded holes (13), which are of the same size and evenly distributed at 90 degrees.
Citation Information
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Water collecting and distributing device module with double air heat insulation layers
CN215523477U