Valve rod protection device

By designing a valve stem protection device, the problem of valve stem damage caused by kicking or pushing on the ball valve is solved, gas safety and equipment life are improved, and operation and maintenance costs are reduced.

CN223399289UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30GUANGZHOU GAS GROUP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422737318.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The low-position installation of existing ball valves causes operators to kick or push on the valve stem with their feet, which causes the valve stem to deform and age, the fixing nuts to loosen, and the sealing position to loosen, increasing the risk of gas leakage and increasing the company's operation and maintenance costs.

Method used

A valve stem protection device is designed, including a protective shell, an anti-kick surface, a reinforcement belt and a dust and water permeable hole, to prevent kicking and pushing, enhance the strength of the stress-bearing position, adapt to different installation positions, and have visual protection and warning functions.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the ball valve stem from loosening and leaking, reduces the probability of gas leakage, reduces the workload of operation and maintenance, improves operational safety and equipment life, is beautiful and does not interfere with on-site operations.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a valve rod protection device which is used for protecting a ball valve rod and comprises a protection shell, the protection shell is arranged on the ball valve rod in a covering mode, the top face of the protection shell is provided with an operation area for a hand to enter, the protection shell is of a quarter round shell structure, and a fixing hole is formed in the protection shell. The fixing hole coincides with the rotating end of the valve rod of the ball valve. According to the utility model, the protective sleeve can be fastened with the valve rod of the ball valve into a whole, so that people can visually and quickly identify the protective effect of the protective sleeve on the whole operation of the valve rod of the ball valve; the ball valve rod can be effectively prevented from being kicked and kicked by the foot, and the probability that the fastening position of the ball valve rod is loosened and leaks air is effectively reduced; the appearance is attractive and harmonious, passing operation of field personnel is not affected, the size is matched according to the length of the valve rod, and an operator is helped to develop a good gas using operation habit and keep against a gas safety bottom line and a gas safety source.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of valve protection, in particular to a valve stem protection device. Background Art

[0002] The existing low-position installation of ball valves is an objective choice. Currently, there is no specific, simple and feasible solution for the subjective behavior of operators such as kicking and pedaling. The main disadvantages are as follows:

[0003] (1) Accelerated equipment damage: Operators may habitually kick or push the ball valve stem to open and close the ball valve when starting or stopping work. The magnitude and direction of the force applied to the valve stem are often sudden and lack protection, which can easily cause deformation and aging of the ball valve stem, loosening of the ball valve fixing nut, loosening of the gasket seal, etc., leading to gas leakage at the ball valve position. If there are multiple ball valves at the gas consumption site, it is easy to form the possibility of multiple ball valve positions having hidden dangers at the same time, forming a large potential gas leakage hazard, endangering the lives and property of on-site personnel.

[0004] (2) Increase in enterprise operation and maintenance costs: The existing technical shortcomings will obviously increase the probability of gas leakage at the ball valve at the gas point, which is equivalent to increasing the workload, work frequency, and even work difficulty of the gas safety inspection and maintenance personnel at the site; for the users themselves, it will also obviously increase the cost of equipment updates. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a valve stem protection device, aiming to solve the existing technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a valve stem protection device for protecting the valve stem of a ball valve, comprising:

[0007] A protective shell is provided on the ball valve stem. The top surface of the protective shell has an operating area for hand entry, and the protective shell is a quarter-circular shell structure. The protective shell has a fixing hole, and the fixing hole coincides with the rotating end of the ball valve stem.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing hole is provided with an adjustment area for adapting to different installation positions.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective shell is provided with an anti-kick surface, and the anti-kick surface is arranged in an upward inclined shape.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the protective shell is provided with a detachable cover plate, and the cover plate is connected to the protective shell by a snap buckle.

[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcement belt is provided around the fixing hole to enhance the strength of the stress-bearing position.

[0012] Furthermore, the protective shell is provided with a dust and water transparent hole for draining out the accumulated water and dust inside the protective shell.

[0013] Furthermore, a card slot is provided on the arc surface wall of the protective shell for placing a warning card.

[0014] Furthermore, the thickness of the protective shell is greater than the vertical covering height of the ball valve stem, and the radius of the protective shell is greater than the length of the ball valve stem.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] In the utility model, it can be fastened together with the ball valve stem, and people can quickly identify its protective effect on the overall operation of the ball valve stem from the visual point of view; it can effectively prevent the ball valve stem from being kicked or stepped on, and effectively reduce the probability of the ball valve stem loosening and leaking in the fastening position; it is beautiful and harmonious in appearance, and does not hinder the passage of on-site personnel. The size is adapted according to the length of the valve stem, which helps remind operators to develop good gas operation habits and maintain the bottom line and source of gas safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the protection device of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protection device of the utility model.

[0019] Description of reference numerals:

[0020] 100. Ball valve stem; 200. Protective shell; 201. Operating area; 202. Fixing hole; 203. Adjustment area; 204. Anti-kick surface; 205. Cover plate; 206. Reinforcement belt; 207. Dust and water permeability hole; 208. Card slot. 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. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments in this application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] See also Figure 1 and 2 The utility model provides a valve stem protection device for protecting a ball valve stem 100, comprising:

[0023] The protective shell 200 is covered on the ball valve stem 100. The top surface of the protective shell 200 has an operating area 201 for hand entry, and the protective shell 200 has a quarter-circular shell structure. The protective shell 200 has a fixing hole 202, which coincides with the rotating end of the ball valve stem 100.

[0024] This embodiment can be fastened together with the ball valve stem, and visually allows people to quickly identify its protective effect on the overall operation of the ball valve stem; it can effectively prevent the ball valve stem from being kicked or stepped on, and effectively reduce the probability of the ball valve stem loosening and leaking at the fastening position; it is beautiful and harmonious in appearance, and does not hinder the passage of on-site personnel. The size is adapted according to the length of the valve stem, which helps remind operators to develop good gas operation habits and maintain the bottom line and source of gas safety.

[0025] In one embodiment, a position adjustment area 203 is provided at the fixing hole 202 to adapt to different installation positions. This arrangement of the embodiment is conducive to ensuring that the movable space of the predetermined valve stem is not affected, and improving the compatibility between the device and the valve stem.

[0026] In one embodiment, the protective shell 200 is provided with an anti-kick surface 204, which is arranged in an upwardly inclined shape. This embodiment is arranged in this way so that a person who kicks or kicks has nowhere to put his feet, thereby blocking the infringement of the feet.

[0027] In one embodiment, the top of the protective shell 200 is provided with a detachable cover plate 205, which is connected to the protective shell 200 by a snap-fit ​​connection. This embodiment is configured in this way to facilitate subsequent maintenance or removal and replacement of the ball valve stem 100.

[0028] In one embodiment, a reinforcement band 206 is provided around the fixing hole 202 to enhance the strength of the stress-bearing position. This arrangement of the embodiment enhances the service life and prevents the stress-bearing position from being damaged first and affecting the use.

[0029] In one embodiment, the protective shell 200 is provided with a dust and water through hole 207 for draining out accumulated water and dust inside the protective shell 200. This arrangement of the embodiment prevents accumulated water and dust from being drained away when the device is installed horizontally.

[0030] In one embodiment, the arcuate wall of the protective shell 200 is provided with a slot 208 for placing a warning card. This arrangement of the embodiment facilitates placing the warning card on the protective shell 200 for promotion of gas safety (insurance), etc., and enhances the user's gas safety awareness.

[0031] In one embodiment, the thickness of the protective shell 200 is greater than the vertical covering height of the ball valve stem 100 , and the radius of the protective shell 200 is greater than the length of the ball valve stem 100 .

[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., then the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0033] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or schemes in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, "multiple" refers to more than two. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A valve stem protection device for protecting a ball valve stem (100), characterized in that ,include: A protective shell (200) is provided on the ball valve stem (100), the top surface of the protective shell (200) is provided with an operating area (201) for hand entry, and the protective shell (200) is in a quarter-circular shell structure. The protective shell (200) is provided with a fixing hole (202), and the fixing hole (202) coincides with the rotating end of the ball valve stem (100).

2. A valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing hole (202) is provided with a positioning area (203) for adapting to different installation positions.

3. The valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (200) is provided with an anti-kick surface (204), and the anti-kick surface (204) is arranged in an upwardly inclined shape.

4. A valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the protective shell (200) is provided with a detachable cover plate (205), and the cover plate (205) is connected to the protective shell (200) via a snap-fit ​​connection.

5. The valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcement belt (206) is provided around the fixing hole (202) to enhance the strength of the stress-bearing position.

6. The valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (200) is provided with a dust and water transparent hole (207) for draining out the accumulated water and dust inside the protective shell (200).

7. The valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc surface wall of the protective shell (200) is provided with a card slot (208) for placing a warning card.

8. The valve stem protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the protective shell (200) is greater than the vertical covering height of the ball valve stem (100), and the radius of the protective shell (200) is greater than the length of the ball valve stem (100).