Leakage-free quick connector

Through the design of leak-free quick-connect connectors, the cooperation of the insertion rod, push block and swivel is used to solve the problem of easy mis-pressing of existing connectors under the influence of external factors, and the leak-free effect of the connector during disassembly and installation is achieved, thereby improving the reliability and sealing of use.

CN223344969UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16SHANGHAI PENGHAI MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422754661.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-12
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-12

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Technical Problem

Existing leak-free quick connectors may experience mis-pressurization under the influence of external factors, causing the connector to accidentally disconnect, affecting the sealing and reliability of use.

Method used

The leak-free quick-connect design achieves a stable connection between the male and female connectors through the cooperation of the insertion rod, push block, and swivel. Rotating the swivel drives the pressure block to squeeze the push block, moving the insertion rod into the cavity. The rebound of the first spring pushes the insertion rod into the socket, ensuring a stable connection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the mis-pressurization problem caused by external factors, ensures that the joint is leak-free during disassembly and installation, and improves the reliability and sealing of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a leakage-free quick-plug connector, and relates to the field of connectors, the leakage-free quick-plug connector comprises a female connector and a male connector, the female connector is provided with a connecting assembly connected with the male connector, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting pipe arranged at a port of the female connector in a sleeving mode, and four cavities in an annular array are formed in the connecting pipe; through cooperative arrangement of the insertion rods, the push blocks, the rotating rings and other structures, during use, the rotating rings are rotated to drive the pressing blocks to rotate, so that the pressing blocks make contact with the push blocks, the push blocks are extruded, the push blocks move towards the cavities, the connecting plates are extruded, and the first springs contract; the inserting rod is moved into the cavity, then the male connector and the female connector are in butt joint, the rotating ring is rotated to enable the pressing block to be away from the pushing block, the first spring rebounds to push out the inserting rod, the inserting rod is inserted into the inserting hole, and the male connector and the female connector are connected, so that the situation that the button is possibly pressed by mistake under the influence of external factors is avoided as much as possible; and the problem is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a leak-free quick-connect connector. Background Art

[0002] In equipment that typically transports fluids such as oil through pipelines, connectors are often used to connect pipes or containers. When pipes need to be replaced or connections need to be changed after transport, connectors must be sealed after disconnection and before the next connection to prevent leakage of oil from the container or pipe at the other end.

[0003] The utility model patent with announcement number CN218719567U proposes a leak-free quick connector, including a female connector and a male connector. The female connector is provided with a first inner cavity, a first valve core is fixed in the first inner cavity, a valve body that can move axially along the first valve core is sleeved on the outer side of the first valve core, and a second spring is provided between the first valve core and the valve body; the male connector is provided with a second inner cavity, a second valve core that can move axially is provided in the second inner cavity, and a button is also provided on the female connector, one end of the button is inserted into the first inner cavity and is provided with a clamping structure, and a first spring for resetting the button is provided between the button and the female connector.

[0004] When the leak-free quick connector mentioned above needs to be removed, the button is pressed inward to make the first clamping block separate from the outer wall of the third clamping platform, releasing the constraint, and the male connector can be pulled out. However, during use, the button may be accidentally pressed due to external factors, resulting in accidental disconnection of the connector. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present application provides a leak-free quick-connect connector.

[0006] The leak-free quick-connect connector provided in this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A leak-free quick-connect connector includes a female connector and a male connector, wherein the female connector is provided with a connecting assembly connected to the male connector, the connecting assembly including a connecting pipe sleeved on the female connector port, the connecting pipe having four annular cavities defined therein, the inner wall of the connecting pipe being provided with insertion rods located at the cavities, one end of each insertion rod being located in the cavities and fixedly connected to a connecting plate, the side wall of the connecting plate away from the insertion rods being fixedly connected to two parallel first springs, the end of each first spring away from the connecting plate being fixedly connected to the side wall of the cavity, the side wall of the male connector being provided with a plurality of sockets respectively adapted for the insertion rods, a push block being fixedly connected to one side wall of the connecting plate below the insertion rods, the end of the push block away from the connecting plate penetrating the side wall of the cavity and forming a sliding connection, the bottom end of the connecting pipe being rotatably connected to a swivel, the inner side wall of the swivel being fixedly connected to a pressure block for pressing the push block into the cavity, the pressure blocks being located on one side of the push block, and the side wall of the pressure block opposite to the push block being provided with a guide slope.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the rotating ring is rotated to drive the pressure block to rotate, so that the pressure block contacts the push block, squeezes the push block, and moves the push block toward the cavity, squeezes the connecting plate, contracts the first spring, moves the insertion rod into the cavity, and then docks the male connector with the female connector, and then rotates the rotating ring to move the pressure block away from the push block, so that the first spring rebounds and pushes the insertion rod out, so that the insertion rod is inserted into the socket, and the male connector and the female connector are connected, thereby avoiding as much as possible the problem that the button may be accidentally pressed under the influence of external factors, resulting in accidental disconnection of the connector.

[0009] Preferably, a first flange is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the female connector, a first sealing plug for sealing the female connector port is sealed and plugged into the first flange, the first sealing plug is slidably connected to the first flange, a second spring is sleeved on the first sealing plug, and the two ends of the second spring are respectively fixedly connected to the first sealing plug and the first flange, a second flange is fixedly connected to the top end of the male connector, a sealing sleeve is slidably provided at the bottom end of the male connector, a third spring is fixedly connected between the sealing sleeve and the second flange, and a second sealing plug for sealing the sealing sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the second flange.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, when the female connector and the male connector are connected, the female connector will be inserted into the male connector to push the sealing sleeve, causing the third spring to contract, so that the second sealing plug is separated from the sealing sleeve, and the port of the male connector is opened. At the same time, the second sealing plug will push the first sealing plug, causing the second spring to contract, so that the first sealing plug opens the port of the female connector and forms a passage. When disconnected, the third spring rebounds to cause the second sealing plug to seal the sealing sleeve, and at the same time, the second spring rebounds to cause the first sealing plug to seal the port of the female connector, so that there is a leakage-free effect during disassembly and installation.

[0011] Preferably, a first sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sealing sleeve.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing performance of the connection between the female connector and the male connector can be improved by the first sealing gasket to prevent leakage.

[0013] Preferably, a second sealing gasket is sleeved on one end of the first sealing plug close to the female connector port.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing performance of the first sealing plug when sealing the female connector port can be improved by the second sealing gasket.

[0015] Preferably, a telescopic rod is provided in each of the first springs, and both ends of the telescopic rod are fixedly connected to the cavity side wall and the connecting plate respectively.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic rod can improve the stability of the first spring, preventing the first spring from bending and causing the connecting plate to swing, making it difficult to move the insertion rod into the cavity.

[0017] Preferably, the push block and the insertion rod have the same length.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, it is prevented that after the push block moves into the cavity, part of the insertion rod is still located outside the cavity, which affects the connection between the female connector and the male connector.

[0019] Preferably, a bellows is provided in the third spring, and two ends of the bellows are fixedly connected to the sealing sleeve and the second flange respectively.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the bellows can prevent the passing liquid from contacting the third spring, thereby increasing the service life of the third spring.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] 1. The present application is provided with a coordinated arrangement among the structures such as the insertion rod, the push block and the rotating ring. When in use, the rotating ring is rotated to drive the pressure block to rotate, so that the pressure block contacts the push block, squeezes the push block, moves the push block toward the cavity, squeezes the connecting plate, contracts the first spring, moves the insertion rod into the cavity, and then docks the male connector with the female connector. The rotating ring is then rotated to move the pressure block away from the push block, so that the first spring rebounds and pushes the insertion rod out, so that the insertion rod is inserted into the socket, and the male connector and the female connector are connected, thereby minimizing the problem that the button may be accidentally pressed due to external factors, resulting in accidental disconnection of the connector.

[0023] 2. When connecting the female connector and the male connector, the female connector will be inserted into the male connector to push the sealing sleeve, causing the third spring to contract, so that the second sealing plug will be separated from the sealing sleeve and the port of the male connector will be opened. At the same time, the second sealing plug will push the first sealing plug, causing the second spring to contract, so that the first sealing plug will open the port of the female connector and form a passage. When disconnecting, the third spring will rebound so that the second sealing plug will seal the sealing sleeve. At the same time, the second spring will rebound so that the first sealing plug will seal the port of the female connector, so that there is no leakage during disassembly and installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Example 1 of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Example 2 of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disconnection structure of the female connector and the male connector of Example 2 of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 This application embodiment 2 mainly reflects Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of region A;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the push block and the press block, which is mainly embodied in Example 2 of the present application.

[0029] Figure markings: 1. female connector; 2. male connector; 3. connecting pipe; 4. cavity; 5. insertion rod; 6. connecting plate; 7. first spring; 8. insertion hole; 9. push block; 10. swivel; 11. pressure block; 12. first flange; 13. first sealing plug; 14. second spring; 15. second flange; 16. sealing sleeve; 17. third spring; 18. second sealing plug; 19. first sealing gasket; 20. second sealing gasket; 21. telescopic rod; 22. bellows; 23. retaining ring groove; 24. annular sealing groove; 25. thread. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following is combined with Figure 1-Figure 5 This application is described in further detail.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , including a female connector 1, a male connector 2, a first flange 12, a first sealing plug 13, a second spring 14, a second flange 15, a sealing sleeve 16, a third spring 17, a second sealing plug 18, a retaining ring groove 23, an annular sealing groove 24 and a thread 25. By inserting the male connector 2 into the female connector 1, the female connector 1 pushes the sealing sleeve 16 to move, and the sealing sleeve 16 is separated from the second sealing plug 18. At the same time, the second sealing plug 18 enters the port of the female connector 1 and pushes the first sealing plug 13, so that the first sealing plug 13 is separated from the female connector 1, so that the male connector 2 and the female connector 1 are interconnected. When disconnected, the first sealing plug 13 and the sealing sleeve 16 are reset by the second spring 14 and the third spring 17 to prevent leakage. By installing a retaining ring in the retaining ring groove 23, the first flange 12 and the second flange 15 can be prevented from falling. By installing a sealing ring in the annular sealing groove 24, the sealing performance of the device can be improved. The male connector 2 and the female connector 1 are conveniently connected to the external pipeline through threads.

[0033] Example 2 of the present application discloses a leak-free quick-connect connector.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a leak-free quick-connect connector includes a female connector 1 and a male connector 2. The female connector 1 is plugged into the male connector 2. The female connector 1 is provided with a connecting assembly connected to the male connector 2. The connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe 3, a cavity 4, an insert rod 5, a connecting plate 6, a first spring 7, a socket 8, a push block 9, a swivel 10 and a pressure block 11;

[0035] The connecting pipe 3 is sleeved on the port of the female connector 1, and the cavity 4 is provided with four openings in the connecting pipe 3 and distributed in a circular array. The insertion rod 5 is provided in the connecting pipe 3 and is respectively located at the cavity 4. One end of the insertion rod 5 is located in the cavity 4 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 6. The side wall of the connecting plate 6 away from the insertion rod 5 is fixedly connected to two parallel first springs 7. One end of the first spring 7 away from the connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cavity 4. A plurality of jacks 8 are provided and opened on the side wall of the male connector 2. The jacks 8 are respectively adapted to the insertion rod 5, and the push block 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 6. One side wall is located below the insertion rod 5, and the end of the push block 9 away from the connecting plate 6 passes through the side wall of the cavity 4 and forms a sliding connection. The swivel 10 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the connecting tube 3. A plurality of pressure blocks 11 are provided and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the swivel 10, which are respectively used to squeeze the push block 9 into the cavity 4. The pressure blocks 11 are respectively located on one side of the push block 9. The side wall of the pressure block 11 opposite to the push block 9 is provided with a guide slope, so that when the swivel 10 is rotated, the pressure block 11 is close to the push block 9, causing the push block 9 to squeeze the first spring 7 and move the push block 9 into the cavity 4.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The bottom end of the female connector 1 is fixedly connected to a first flange 12, and a first sealing plug 13 for sealing the port of the female connector 1 is sealed and plugged on the first flange 12. The first sealing plug 13 is slidably connected to the first flange 12, and a second spring 14 is sleeved on the first sealing plug 13. The two ends of the second spring 14 are respectively fixedly connected to the first sealing plug 13 and the first flange 12. The top end of the male connector 2 is fixedly connected to a second flange 15, and a sealing sleeve 16 is slidably provided on the bottom end of the male connector 2. A third spring 17 is fixedly connected between the sealing sleeve 16 and the second flange 15, and a second spring 17 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the second flange 15 for sealing the sealing sleeve 16. The sealing plug 18, when connecting the female connector 1 with the male connector 2, the female connector 1 will be inserted into the male connector 2 to push the sealing sleeve 16, causing the third spring 17 to contract, so that the second sealing plug 18 is separated from the sealing sleeve 16, and the port of the male connector 2 is opened. At the same time, the second sealing plug 18 will push the first sealing plug 13, causing the second spring 14 to contract, so that the first sealing plug 13 opens the port of the female connector 1 to form a passage. When disconnected, the third spring 17 rebounds to cause the second sealing plug 18 to seal the sealing sleeve 16. At the same time, the second spring 14 rebounds to cause the first sealing plug 13 to seal the port of the female connector 1, so that there is no leakage during disassembly and installation.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 The bottom end of the sealing sleeve 16 is fixedly connected with a first sealing gasket 19. The first sealing gasket 19 is annular. The first sealing gasket 19 can improve the sealing performance of the connection between the female connector 1 and the male connector 2 to prevent leakage.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 A second sealing gasket 20 is sleeved on one end of the first sealing plug 13 close to the port of the female connector 1. The second sealing gasket 20 can improve the sealing performance of the first sealing plug 13 when sealing the port of the female connector 1.

[0039] Reference Figure 4 A telescopic rod 21 is provided in the first spring 7, and the two ends of the telescopic rod 21 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the cavity 4 and the connecting plate 6 respectively. The telescopic rod 21 can improve the stability of the first spring 7 and prevent the first spring 7 from bending and driving the connecting plate 6 to swing, making it difficult to move the insertion rod 5 into the cavity 4.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 The push block 9 is the same length as the insertion rod 5 to prevent the push block 9 from being partially located outside the cavity 4 after it moves into the cavity 4, thereby affecting the connection between the female connector 1 and the male connector 2.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 A bellows 22 is provided in the third spring 17, and both ends of the bellows 22 are fixedly connected to the sealing sleeve 16 and the second flange 15 respectively. The bellows 22 can prevent the passing liquid from contacting the third spring 17, thereby improving the service life of the third spring 17.

[0042] The implementation principle of the leak-free quick-plug connector of Example 2 of the present application is as follows: when in use, first rotate the swivel 10 to drive the pressure block 11 to rotate, so that the pressure block 11 contacts the push block 9, squeezes the push block 9, and moves the push block 9 into the cavity 4, squeezes the connecting plate 6, and contracts the first spring 7, and moves the insertion rod 5 into the cavity 4, then docks the male connector 2 with the female connector 1, and then rotates the swivel 10 to make the pressure block 11 away from the push block 9, so that the first spring 7 rebounds and pushes the insertion rod 5 out, so that the insertion rod 5 is inserted into the socket 8, and the male connector 2 is connected to the female connector 1. At the same time, when the female connector 1 is connected to the male connector 2, the female connector 1 will be inserted into the male connector. 2 pushes the sealing sleeve 16 to contract the third spring 17, so that the second sealing plug 18 is separated from the sealing sleeve 16, opening the port of the male connector 2. At the same time, the second sealing plug 18 pushes the first sealing plug 13 to contract the second spring 14, so that the first sealing plug 13 opens the port of the female connector 1 to form a passage. When disconnecting, the third spring 17 rebounds to make the second sealing plug 18 seal the sealing sleeve 16. At the same time, the second spring 14 rebounds to make the first sealing plug 13 seal the port of the female connector 1, so that there is no leakage during disassembly and installation, and the problem of accidental disconnection of the connector due to mispressing of the button due to external factors is avoided as much as possible.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A leak-free quick-connect connector, comprising a female connector (1) and a male connector (2), wherein the female connector (1) is provided with a connecting assembly connected to the male connector (2), characterized in that: The connection assembly comprises a connection pipe (3) sleeved on the port of the female connector (1), four annular array cavities (4) are provided inside the connection pipe (3), and an insertion rod (5) is provided on the inner wall of the connection pipe (3) at the cavity (4), one end of the insertion rod (5) is located in the cavity (4) and is fixedly connected to a connection plate (6), and the side wall of the connection plate (6) away from the insertion rod (5) is fixedly connected to two parallel first springs (7), and one end of the first spring (7) away from the connection plate (6) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cavity (4), and the side wall of the male connector (2) is provided with a plurality of The plug holes (8) are respectively matched with the plug rods (5), and a push block (9) is fixedly connected to the side wall of one side of the connecting plate (6) below the plug rod (5). The end of the push block (9) away from the connecting plate (6) passes through the side wall of the cavity (4) and forms a sliding connection. The bottom end of the connecting tube (3) is rotatably connected to a swivel (10), and the inner side wall of the swivel (10) is fixedly connected to a pressure block (11) for squeezing the push block (9) into the cavity (4). The pressure block (11) is respectively located on one side of the push block (9), and the side wall of the pressure block (11) opposite to the push block (9) is provided with a guide slope.

2. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the inner portion of the female connector (1) is fixedly connected to a first flange (12); a first sealing plug (13) for sealing the port of the female connector (1) is sealed and plugged into the first flange (12); the first sealing plug (13) is slidably connected to the first flange (12); a second spring (14) is sleeved on the first sealing plug (13); and two ends of the second spring (14) are fixedly connected to the first sealing plug (13) and the first flange (12), respectively.

3. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 2, wherein: A second flange (15) is fixedly connected to the top end of the male connector (2), a sealing sleeve (16) is slidably provided at the bottom end of the male connector (2), a third spring (17) is fixedly connected between the sealing sleeve (16) and the second flange (15), and a second sealing plug (18) for sealing the sealing sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the second flange (15).

4. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end of the sealing sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to a first sealing gasket (19).

5. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second sealing gasket (20) is sleeved on one end of the first sealing plug (13) close to the port of the female connector (1).

6. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 5, characterized in that: A telescopic rod (21) is provided in each of the first springs (7), and both ends of the telescopic rod (21) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the cavity (4) and the connecting plate (6) respectively.

7. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 6, characterized in that: The push block (9) and the inserting rod (5) have the same length.

8. The leak-free quick-connect fitting according to claim 7, characterized in that: A bellows (22) is provided in the third spring (17), and two ends of the bellows (22) are fixedly connected to the sealing sleeve (16) and the second flange (15) respectively.