Connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector assembly, which belongs to the field of connecting connectors and comprises a first connector, a second connector and a connecting piece, a first channel is arranged in the first connector, a clamping groove is arranged on the outer surface of the first connector, a second channel communicated with the first channel is arranged in the second connector, and the second connector comprises a first connecting part. The first connector is sleeved with the first connecting part, a first connecting hole is formed in the position, corresponding to the clamping groove, of the first connecting part, and the connecting piece detachably penetrates through the first connecting hole and extends into the clamping groove. According to the connector assembly, the inner wall of the clamping groove can be limited by the connecting piece, the first connector is prevented from sliding out of the first connecting part, the first connector and the second connector can be detached by pulling out the connecting piece from the first connecting hole and not limiting the inner wall of the clamping groove, the installing direction and the detaching direction of the connecting piece are the same, and the connecting piece is convenient to use. The connecting joint is suitable for pipeline elements with obstacles on three sides, so that the connecting joint is convenient to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connecting joints, in particular to a joint assembly. Background Art

[0002] Among common pipe connection methods, most require threads or bolts. While simple and reliable, these connections require a certain amount of space for installation, requiring ample wrench clearance. However, in real-world applications, large-diameter, low-pressure piping components often face obstructions on three sides, making them difficult to disassemble and assemble. Threaded connections often require a large hexagonal head, requiring a large wrench for assembly and disassembly, which can be difficult to operate in confined spaces. Flange-bolted connections also involve bolts located in difficult-to-remove locations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a joint assembly that solves the problem of difficult assembly and disassembly of connecting joints of pipeline components with obstacles on three sides in actual engineering.

[0004] A connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] a first connector, wherein a first channel is provided inside the first connector and a slot is provided on an outer surface of the first connector;

[0006] a second connector, wherein a second channel communicating with the first channel is provided inside the second connector, and the second connector includes a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is sleeved on the first connector, and a first connecting hole is provided on the first connecting portion at a position corresponding to the card slot;

[0007] A connecting piece is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole, and the connecting piece extends into the slot.

[0008] A connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] The first connecting portion is sleeved onto the first connector, and the connector extends through the first connecting hole into the slot. When the first connector is moved away from the assembly direction of the first and second connectors, the connector can restrain the inner wall of the slot, preventing the first connector from slipping out of the first connecting portion. The connector can be removed from the first connecting hole, and once it is no longer restrained by the inner wall of the slot, the first and second connectors can be disassembled. The connector's installation and removal directions are the same, making it suitable for pipeline components with obstructions on three sides and facilitating easy assembly and disassembly of the connector.

[0010] The device features a simple structure with relatively few parts and a simple shape, making it easy to manufacture and inexpensive. The connector assembly can be assembled and disassembled manually. During installation, the operator first places the first connector on the first connector and then inserts the connector through the first connection hole. For disassembly, the operation is reversed, making assembly and disassembly easy. The operating space requirement is minimal; as long as the operator can manually remove the connector, even if the connector is rotated to the side of an obstacle, the operator can manually rotate the second connector to remove the connector from the obstacle.

[0011] The volume of this joint assembly is comparable to that of a threaded joint of the same diameter and smaller than that of a flange joint.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting part includes a plug-in part, an elastic part and a locking part connected in sequence, the plug-in part is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole, the plug-in part extends into the card slot, the locking part has an arc-shaped groove for the first connecting part to extend into, and the elastic part is used to limit the locking part on the first connecting part.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting member is a B-type pin.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cross section of the first connector is annular, the slot is an annular slot, and the first connector is rotatably connected in the first connecting portion.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second connecting hole is provided on the first connecting portion corresponding to the position of the card slot, the axis of the first connecting hole and the axis of the second connecting hole are collinear, the connecting member is detachably inserted into the second connecting hole, and the middle part of the connecting member extends into the card slot.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning protrusion is provided on the first joint, and the positioning protrusion abuts against one end of the first connecting portion along the length direction of the second joint.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first guide chamfer is provided at one end of the first joint extending into the interior of the first connecting portion;

[0018] And / or, a second guide chamfer is provided at the inner hole of one end of the first connecting portion close to the first joint.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing member is connected between the first joint and the second joint.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first sealing groove is provided on the surface of the first joint, and the sealing member is installed in the first sealing groove;

[0021] Alternatively, a second sealing groove is provided on the inner surface of the first connecting portion, and the sealing member is installed in the second sealing groove.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second joint also includes a second connecting part, the second connecting part is located inside the first connecting part, the second connecting part extends into the first channel, the second channel runs through the second connecting part, and the sealing member is arranged between the second connecting part and the inner wall of the first channel.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be described in part in the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a first connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the first connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a first connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second connector of the first connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a first connector of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a second connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure Number:

[0034] 100, first joint; 110, first channel; 120, slot; 130, positioning protrusion; 140, first guide chamfer; 150, first sealing groove;

[0035] 200, second joint; 210, second channel; 220, first connecting portion; 221, first connecting hole; 222, second connecting hole; 230, second connecting portion;

[0036] 300, connector; 310, plug-in portion; 320, elastic portion; 330, locking portion; 331, arc-shaped groove;

[0037] 400, seals;

[0038] 500. Obstacles. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3A connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first connector 100, a second connector 200 and a connector 300. A first channel 110 is provided inside the first connector 100, and a card slot 120 is provided on the outer surface of the first connector 100. A second channel 210 is provided inside the second connector 200, and the second channel 210 is connected to the first channel 110. The second connector 200 includes a first connecting portion 220, which is sleeved on the first connector 100. A first connecting hole 221 is provided on the first connecting portion 220, and the first connecting hole 221 is provided at the position corresponding to the card slot 120. The connector 300 is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole 221, and the connector 300 extends into the card slot 120. The first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can be connected to different components respectively by means of threaded connection, welding, crimping, integral processing, etc. The first connector 100 is a male connector, and the second connector 200 is a female connector.

[0043] The first connecting portion 220 is sleeved on the first connector 100, and the connecting member 300 extends through the first connecting hole 221 into the slot 120. When the first connector 100 moves away from the assembly direction of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, the connecting member 300 can restrict the inner wall of the slot 120 to prevent the first connector 100 from sliding out of the first connecting portion 220. When the connecting member 300 is pulled out of the first connecting hole 221 and the connecting member 300 is no longer restricting the inner wall of the slot 120, the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can be disassembled. Figure 8 The installation direction and disassembly direction of the connecting piece 300 are in the same direction, which is suitable for pipeline components with obstacles 500 on three sides, making the connecting joint easy to install and disassemble.

[0044] The device has a small number of parts, a simple structure, and a simple part shape, making it easy to process and low in cost. The connector assembly can be assembled and disassembled by hand. During installation, the operator first puts the first connecting portion 220 onto the first connector 100, then inserts the connector 300 along the first connecting hole 221. For disassembly, the operation is reversed, making assembly and disassembly easy. The operating space requirement is low, as long as the operator can pull out the connector 300 by hand, even if the connector 300 is rotated to the side of the obstacle 500, the operator can still rotate the second connector 200 by hand to move the connector 300 away from the obstacle 500.

[0045] The volume of this joint assembly is comparable to that of a threaded joint of the same diameter and smaller than that of a flange joint.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6The connector 300 includes a plug-in portion 310, an elastic portion 320, and a locking portion 330 connected in sequence. The plug-in portion 310 is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole 221, and the plug-in portion 310 extends into the card slot 120. The locking portion 330 has an arc-shaped groove 331, and the arc-shaped groove 331 is used for the first connecting portion 220 to extend into. The elastic portion 320 is used to limit the locking portion 330 on the first connecting portion 220. The connector assembly can be disassembled and assembled by hand. During installation, the operator first puts the first connecting portion 220 on the first connector 100, and then inserts the plug-in portion 310 along the first connecting hole 221. The outer surface of the first connecting portion 220 is stuck in the arc-shaped groove 331. The elastic portion 320 drives the locking portion 330 to be stuck on the first connecting portion 220, preventing the connector 300 from being detached from the first connecting portion 220.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 The connector 300 is a B-type pin. The connector 300 is a mature product on the market and is inexpensive. The connector 300 is not limited to a B-type pin, but can also be an R-type pin, and the number is not limited to two.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 The first connector 100 has an annular cross-section, and the retaining groove 120 is an annular groove. The first connector 100 is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 220. The first connecting portion 220 can rotate relative to the first connector 100. When the connecting member 300 is rotated to the side of the obstacle 500, the operator can also manually rotate the second connector 200 to move the connecting member 300 away from the obstacle 500.

[0049] The first connecting portion 220 has an inner cylindrical surface, and the first joint 100 has an outer cylindrical surface. The inner cylindrical surface cooperates with the outer cylindrical surface to play a guiding and sealing role.

[0050] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first connecting portion 220 is provided with a second connecting hole 222, which is positioned corresponding to the slot 120. The axis of the first connecting hole 221 and the axis of the second connecting hole 222 are collinear. The connecting member 300 is detachably inserted through the second connecting hole 222, and the middle portion of the connecting member 300 extends into the slot 120. The first connecting hole 221 and the second connecting hole 222 can be formed in one step. The connecting member 300 passes through the first connecting hole 221 and the second connecting hole 222, and the middle portion of the connecting member 300 is inserted into the slot 120.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 The first connector 100 is provided with a positioning protrusion 130, which abuts against one end of the first connecting portion 220 along the length direction of the second connector 200. The positioning protrusion 130 cooperates with the end surface of the second connector 200 for axial positioning.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 One end of the first joint 100 extending into the first connecting portion 220 is provided with a first guide chamfer 140 , and the first guide chamfer 140 serves as a guide to facilitate assembly.

[0053] A second guide chamfer is provided at the inner hole of the first connecting portion 220 near one end of the first connector 100. The second guide chamfer serves as a guide to facilitate assembly. Either the first guide chamfer 140 or the second guide chamfer can be present simultaneously.

[0054] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 A seal 400 is connected between the first joint 100 and the second joint 200. Providing the seal 400 between the first joint 100 and the second joint 200 can improve the sealing performance of the connection between the first joint 100 and the second joint 200. The seal 400 can be a sealing ring or a spray sealant.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The surface of the first joint 100 is provided with a first sealing groove 150, and the sealing member 400 is installed in the first sealing groove 150. The sealing member 400 is installed in the first sealing groove 150, which facilitates the installation of the sealing member 400 and prevents the sealing member 400 from slipping. The first sealing groove 150 is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the first joint 100, which is easy to produce.

[0056] A second sealing groove may be further provided on the inner surface of the first connecting portion 220 , and the sealing member 400 is installed in the second sealing groove.

[0057] The connector 300 and seal 400 are both commercially available, inexpensive products. The first and second connectors 100 and 200 have simple structures, and the majority of the components requiring high machining efficiency are located on the outer circumference of the first connector 100, making it easy to manufacture. For hydraulic components requiring replacement (such as immersion oil filters), the first connector 100 can be connected to the pipeline, and the second connector 200 to the component.

[0058] In some embodiments, see Figure 7The second connector 200 also includes a second connecting portion 230, which is located inside the first connecting portion 220 and extends into the first channel 110. The second channel 210 runs through the second connecting portion 230. A seal 400 is provided between the second connecting portion 230 and the inner wall of the first channel 110. In this case, the first connector 100 is a female connector, and the second connector 200 is a male connector. The second connecting portion 230 is plugged into the first connector 100, and the first connecting portion 220 wraps around the outside of the first connector 100, providing protection for the first connector 100.

[0059] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0060] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A joint assembly, characterized in that: include: a first connector, wherein a first channel is provided inside the first connector and a slot is provided on an outer surface of the first connector; a second connector, wherein a second channel communicating with the first channel is provided inside the second connector, and the second connector includes a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is sleeved on the first connector, and a first connecting hole is provided on the first connecting portion corresponding to the position of the card slot; A connecting piece is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole, and the connecting piece extends into the slot.

2. A joint assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a plug-in part, an elastic part and a locking part connected in sequence. The plug-in part is detachably inserted into the first connecting hole, the plug-in part extends into the card slot, and the locking part has an arc-shaped groove for the first connecting part to extend into. The elastic part is used to limit the locking part on the first connecting part.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting piece is a B-type pin.

4. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The cross section of the first joint is annular, the clamping groove is an annular groove, and the first joint is rotatably connected in the first connecting portion.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A second connecting hole is provided on the first connecting portion corresponding to the slot position, the axis of the first connecting hole and the axis of the second connecting hole are collinear, the connecting member is detachably inserted into the second connecting hole, and the middle portion of the connecting member extends into the slot.

6. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A positioning protrusion is provided on the first joint, and the positioning protrusion abuts against one end of the first connecting portion along the length direction of the second joint.

7. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the first joint extending into the interior of the first connecting portion is provided with a first guide chamfer; And / or, a second guide chamfer is provided at the inner hole of one end of the first connecting portion close to the first joint.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A sealing member is connected between the first joint and the second joint.

9. The connector assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first sealing groove is provided on the surface of the first joint, and the sealing member is installed in the first sealing groove; Alternatively, a second sealing groove is provided on the inner surface of the first connecting portion, and the sealing member is installed in the second sealing groove.

10. The joint assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second joint also includes a second connecting portion, which is located inside the first connecting portion and extends into the first channel. The second channel runs through the second connecting portion, and the sealing member is provided between the second connecting portion and the inner wall of the first channel.

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