Tool for pressing pipe into groove
By designing a pipe pressing and groove tooling, and utilizing a movable pipe pressing plate and an inclined U-shaped groove, the problems of low efficiency in manual pipe pressing and complex mechanical tools are solved, achieving efficient, safe, and low-cost pipe installation. It is suitable for automated applications of underfloor heating modules and ceiling panels.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421897525.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-06
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, manual pipe pressing is inefficient, has high safety risks and poor consistency, while mechanical pipe pressing tools are expensive and complex to operate, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-area or large-volume pipe installation.
Design a pipe pressing and slotting tool, including a movable pipe pressing plate and an inclined U-shaped pipe pressing slot, with a handle and a rotatable sleeve, made of PTFE plate, suitable for pipes of different specifications, and supporting manual or automated operation.
It achieves efficient, safe, and low-cost pipe installation, is easy to operate, adapts to different pipe specifications, and is suitable for the automated installation of underfloor heating modules and ceiling panels.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of indoor ventilation equipment technology, specifically to a tooling for pressing pipes into grooves. Background Technology
[0002] When installing underfloor heating modules or ceiling panels, heat exchange pipes typically need to be pressed into pre-designed pipe grooves to ensure a tight, leak-proof installation. Traditionally, this process relies on manual pressing of the pipes by workers. Manual pressing requires workers to operate one pipe at a time, which is inefficient for large-area or large-volume pipe installations. Each pipe pressing process consumes considerable time and manpower and is easily affected by the worker's skill level and experience. There is also a risk of finger pinching during manual pressing. Workers may injure their fingers while the pipes are being manually pressed into the grooves. Furthermore, due to variations in manual operation, the depth and angle of pipe pressing may differ, making it difficult to guarantee the consistency and quality of pipe installation, which can affect the overall system performance and durability.
[0003] While some mechanical or semi-automatic hose crimping tools exist on the market, they are typically bulky, expensive, and complex to operate, requiring additional training and maintenance costs. Although these devices improve installation efficiency, they still have shortcomings in practical applications, such as operational complexity and high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] To achieve low-cost and efficient installation of heat exchange pipes in underfloor heating modules or ceiling panels, this utility model provides a pipe pressing groove tool.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a pressing tube inlet tooling includes a movable pressing tube plate, the bottom of the pressing tube plate is provided with an inclined pressing tube groove, one end of the pressing tube groove extends from the bottom of the pressing tube plate and the other end extends from the side wall of the pressing tube plate, the pressing tube groove has a U-shaped cross section, and the cross section size matches the size of the heat exchange tube.
[0006] Preferably, the top of the pressure plate is provided with a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with a handle.
[0007] Preferably, the mounting plate and the pressure plate are detachably connected.
[0008] Preferably, the handle is provided with a rotatable handle sleeve on its exterior.
[0009] Preferably, the handle sleeve is moved manually or by mechanical automatic control.
[0010] Preferably, the pressure plate is disc-shaped, and both the edges of the pressure plate and the pressure groove are rounded.
[0011] Preferably, the pressure plate is made of PTFE sheet.
[0012] This invention offers the following advantages: It utilizes a pressure plate to hold the heat exchange tubes that need to be inserted into the groove. The heat exchange tubes are embedded in an inclined pressure groove. As the pressure plate moves along the groove, the groove also initially presses the heat exchange tubes into the groove, thus achieving the tube-pressing and groove-insertion operation. This invention is simple and easy to learn, allowing workers to quickly master its use. It boasts advantages such as high efficiency, safe operation, low cost, and good product consistency. Furthermore, this invention can be used in conjunction with automated equipment, showing broad application prospects and market potential in the installation of underfloor heating modules or ceiling panels. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a construction diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a construction diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model (lifting the tooling).
[0015] Figure 3 This is an installation diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (bottom view) of the pressure plate in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0017] 1. Pressure plate; 2. Pressure groove; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Handle; 5. Handle sleeve; a. Heat exchange pipe; b. Underfloor heating plate; c. Pipe groove. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0019] In the embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a tube pressing and slotting tool is provided, including a movable tube pressing plate 1. An inclined tube pressing groove 2 is provided at the bottom of the tube pressing plate 1. One end of the tube pressing groove 2 extends from the bottom of the tube pressing plate 1, and the other end extends from the side wall of the tube pressing plate 1. The tube pressing groove 2 has a U-shaped cross-section, and its cross-sectional dimensions match the dimensions of the heat exchange tube a. In this embodiment, the tube pressing plate 1 presses down the heat exchange tube a that needs to be slotted. The heat exchange tube a is embedded in the inclined tube pressing groove 2. When the tube pressing plate 1 moves along the direction of the tube groove c, the tube pressing groove 2 also drives the heat exchange tube a to be initially pressed into the tube groove c, thereby realizing the tube pressing and slotting operation. This utility model is simple and easy to learn, and workers can quickly master its use. It has the advantages of high efficiency, safe operation, low cost, and good product consistency.
[0020] In the embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the top of the pressure plate 1 is provided with a mounting plate 3, and a handle 4 is provided on the mounting plate 3. In this embodiment, the handle 4 is convenient for workers to operate by hand.
[0021] In the embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the mounting plate 3 and the pressure plate 1 are detachably connected. This structure facilitates the replacement of the pressure plate 1 with pressure grooves 2 of different specifications to accommodate heat exchange tubes a of different diameters.
[0022] In the embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, a rotatable handle sleeve 5 is provided on the outside of the handle 4. The handle sleeve 5 is mainly used at the bending part of the heat exchange tube a, so that the pressure plate 1 can turn along the bending direction of the tube groove c, which brings convenience to the operation.
[0023] In the embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pressure plate 1 is disc-shaped, and both the pressure plate 1 and the pressure groove 2 have rounded edges. This structure prevents straight edges or corners from scratching the heat exchange tube a or the underfloor heating plate b, ensuring the overall reliability of the product.
[0024] In the embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the pressure plate 1 is made of PTFE sheet. PTFE material itself has lubricating properties, thus facilitating the smooth sliding of the pressure plate 1 on the surface of the underfloor heating panel b. Moreover, compared to metal materials, PTFE sheet is less likely to damage the heat exchange tube a or the underfloor heating panel b.
[0025] In this embodiment, the handle sleeve 5 is moved manually or mechanically automatically. Furthermore, the handle sleeve 5 in this example can also work with automated equipment to achieve fully automated inspection of underfloor heating modules or ceiling panels, thus demonstrating broad application prospects and market potential in the installation of underfloor heating modules or ceiling panels.
[0026] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Other obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of the present utility model still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling for pressing pipes into a groove, characterized in that, It includes a movable pressure plate (1), the bottom of which is provided with an inclined pressure groove (2). One end of the pressure groove (2) extends from the bottom of the pressure plate (1) and the other end extends from the side wall of the pressure plate (1). The pressure groove (2) has a U-shaped cross section and the cross section size matches the size of the heat exchange tube (a). The top of the pressure plate (1) is provided with a mounting plate (3), and the mounting plate (3) is provided with a handle (4). The mounting plate (3) and the pressure plate (1) are detachably connected; The handle (4) is provided with a rotatable handle sleeve (5) on the outside.
2. The tooling for pressing the tube into the groove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle sleeve (5) can be manually operated or mechanically automatically controlled to move.
3. The tooling for pressing the tube into the groove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate (1) is in the shape of a disc, and both the pressure plate (1) and the pressure groove (2) have rounded edges.
4. The tooling for pressing the tube into the groove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate (1) is made of PTFE sheet.