Flexible butt flange assembly for machine tool equipment

By employing upper and lower clamping limit mechanisms and sealing rubber rings in machine tools, the problem of cumbersome operation of traditional flange assemblies is solved, achieving efficient flange connection and sealing effect.

CN223537166UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11QINGDAO ZHONGGAO MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422966945.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional flexible mating flange assemblies are cumbersome, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient to operate in machine tools, and it is difficult to achieve a tight connection between the two flanges.

Method used

The system employs a combination of upper and lower clamping components, using a limiting mechanism and sealing rubber rings to achieve flexible flange connection and sealing, replacing traditional bolt installation.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the installation process, improves installation efficiency, and ensures the sealing performance of the flange connection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible butt flange assembly for machine tool equipment, which comprises a first pipeline and a second pipeline, opposite ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are fixedly connected with flanges for the machine tool equipment, and the outer walls of the two flanges for the machine tool equipment are sleeved with an upper clamping piece and a lower clamping piece together. Two symmetrically-arranged limiting mechanisms are arranged between the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece, a groove is formed in the flange for the machine tool equipment on the front side, and a sealing rubber ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove. The two flanges can be connected and fixed together through the cooperation of the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece, traditional bolt installation is replaced, operation is easy, and the installation efficiency is improved; by arranging the sealing rubber ring, flexible connection of the two flanges is guaranteed, and the sealing performance of the two flanges is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flange assembly technology, and in particular to a flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When machine tools are used for processing, liquids need to be transported, so pipes and flexible flange assemblies are required.

[0003] Traditional flexible butt flange assemblies require two pipes to be fixed to a flange plate respectively, and then the two flange plates are tightened together with bolts. This flange connection structure requires all the bolt holes of the two flange plates to be aligned at the same time during use, which is difficult, cumbersome, time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient. To solve the above problems, this application proposes a flexible butt flange assembly for machine tool equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and propose a flexible mating flange assembly for machine tool equipment. By setting up upper and lower clamping parts, two flanges can be connected and fixed together, replacing the traditional bolt installation. This simplifies the operation and improves the installation efficiency. The flexible connection between the two flanges is maintained by setting a sealing rubber ring, and both have excellent sealing performance.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The opposite ends of the first pipe and the second pipe are fixedly connected to the flanges for machine tool equipment. The outer walls of the two flanges for machine tool equipment are jointly fitted with an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member. Two symmetrically arranged limiting mechanisms are provided between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member. A groove is provided on the front side of the flange for machine tool equipment, and a sealing rubber ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a connecting block fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower clamping member, a fixing block fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper clamping member, an insertion port through the fixing plate, the fixing block through the insertion port, a threaded rod rotatably connected to the fixing plate, a handle fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod away from the fixing plate, a movable plate threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod, two sliding rods fixedly connected to the fixing plate, both sliding rods passing through the movable plate and slidably connected to it, two insert rods fixedly connected to the end of the movable plate near the upper clamping member, both insert rods passing through the fixing plate and slidably connected to it, and two insertion holes on the fixing block, with the two insert rods respectively inserted into the corresponding insertion holes.

[0008] Preferably, both the front and rear ends of the upper and lower clamping members are arc-shaped.

[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the handle is fitted with a protective sleeve, and the protective sleeve is made of rubber.

[0010] Preferably, a through groove is formed on the fixed plate, and the movable plate is located in the through groove and slidably connected to it.

[0011] Preferably, the movable plate has a through hole, and the outer wall of the threaded rod and the inner wall of the through hole are respectively provided with matching external threads and internal threads.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The sealing rubber ring installed on the flange of the machine tool equipment on the second pipeline can flexibly connect the flanges of the two machine tool equipment together, ensuring the sealing of the connection between the two.

[0014] 2. The operator places the upper and lower clamping parts onto the outer walls of the two machine tool flanges respectively, inserts the fixing block into the socket, and then holds the handle and rotates it to rotate the threaded rod, causing the moving plate to slide on the two sliding rods. The movement of the moving plate drives the two insert rods to move until the insert rods are inserted into the sockets, completing the installation and fixing of the fixing block and the fixing plate. This allows the upper and lower clamping parts to clamp and fix the two machine tool flanges together, completing the installation and fixing of both.

[0015] In summary, by using the upper and lower clamping parts, the two flanges can be connected and fixed together, replacing the traditional bolt installation. This method is simple to operate and improves installation efficiency. The sealing rubber ring maintains the flexible connection between the two flanges, and both have excellent sealing performance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural schematic diagram of a flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1 First pipe, 2 Second pipe, 3 Flange for machine tool equipment, 4 Upper clamping component, 5 Lower clamping component, 6 Connecting block, 7 Fixing block, 8 Fixing plate, 9 Socket, 10 Threaded rod, 11 Handle, 12 Moving plate, 13 Sliding rod, 14 Insert rod, 15 Insert hole, 16 Sealing rubber ring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-4 A flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment includes a first pipe 1 and a second pipe 2. The opposite ends of the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 are fixedly connected to machine tool equipment flanges 3. The outer walls of the two machine tool equipment flanges 3 are jointly fitted with an upper clamping member 4 and a lower clamping member 5. The front and rear ends of the upper clamping member 4 and the lower clamping member 5 are both arc-shaped. The upper clamping member 4 and the lower clamping member 5 are clamped together, and the arc shape at both ends clamps the two machine tool equipment flanges 3 together.

[0023] Two symmetrically arranged limiting mechanisms are provided between the upper clamping member 4 and the lower clamping member 5. The limiting mechanism includes a connecting block 6 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower clamping member 5, a fixing block 7 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block 6, a fixing plate 8 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper clamping member 4, an insertion port 9 through the fixing plate 8, the fixing block 7 through the insertion port 9, a threaded rod 10 rotatably connected to the fixing plate 8, a handle 11 fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod 10 away from the fixing plate 8, and a protective sleeve made of rubber covering the outer wall of the handle 11 to increase comfort.

[0024] The outer wall of the threaded rod 10 is fitted with a movable plate 12 that is threadedly connected to it. A through groove is opened through the fixed plate 8. The movable plate 12 is located in the through groove and is slidably connected to it. A through hole is opened through the movable plate 12. The outer wall of the threaded rod 10 and the inner wall of the through hole are respectively provided with matching external threads and internal threads. Two sliding rods 13 are fixedly connected to the fixed plate 8. Both sliding rods 13 pass through the movable plate 12 and are slidably connected to it. Two insert rods 14 are fixedly connected to one end of the movable plate 12 near the upper clamping member 4. Both insert rods 14 pass through the fixed plate 8 and are slidably connected to it. Two insertion holes 15 are opened on the fixed block 7. The two insert rods 14 are respectively inserted into the corresponding insertion holes 15. By inserting the insert rods 14 into the insertion holes 15, the upper clamping member 4 and the lower clamping member 5 are fixed together.

[0025] A groove is provided on the front flange 3 of the machine tool equipment, and a sealing rubber ring 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove. By setting the sealing rubber ring 16, the two flanges 3 of the machine tool equipment are pressed together to form a seal between them.

[0026] In this utility model, when the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 need to be connected together, the sealing rubber ring 16 set on the machine tool flange 3 on the second pipe 2 can flexibly connect the two machine tool flanges 3 together, ensuring the sealing of the connection. The operator puts the upper clamping part 4 and the lower clamping part 5 on the outer wall of the two machine tool flanges 3 respectively, inserts the fixing block 7 into the socket 9, and then the operator holds the handle 11 and rotates it to drive the threaded rod 10 to rotate, so that the moving plate 12 slides on the two sliding rods 13. The movement of the moving plate 12 drives the two insert rods 14 to move until the insert rods 14 are inserted into the socket 15, completing the installation and fixing of the fixing block 7 and the fixing plate 8, so that the upper clamping part 4 and the lower clamping part 5 clamp and fix the two machine tool flanges 3 together, completing the installation and fixing of the two.

[0027] This utility model uses an upper clamping component and a lower clamping component to connect and fix two flanges together, replacing the traditional bolt installation. It solves the problem of existing technology where two pipes are first fixed to a flange and then bolted together to make them tightly connected. In this flange connection structure, all the bolt holes of the two flanges need to be aligned simultaneously, which is difficult, cumbersome, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

Claims

1. A flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment, comprising a first pipe (1) and a second pipe (2), characterized in that, The opposite ends of the first pipe (1) and the second pipe (2) are fixedly connected to the flanges (3) for machine tools. The outer walls of the two flanges (3) for machine tools are fitted with an upper clamping member (4) and a lower clamping member (5). There are two symmetrically arranged limiting mechanisms between the upper clamping member (4) and the lower clamping member (5). A groove is opened on the front flange (3) for machine tools, and a sealing rubber ring (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove. The limiting mechanism includes a connecting block (6) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower clamping member (5), a fixing block (7) fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block (6), a fixing plate (8) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper clamping member (4), a through-hole (9) provided on the fixing plate (8), the fixing block (7) being disposed through the through-hole (9), a threaded rod (10) rotatably connected to the fixing plate (8), a handle (11) fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod (10) away from the fixing plate (8), and the threaded rod (10) being... The outer wall of the fixed plate (8) is fitted with a movable plate (12) that is threadedly connected to it. Two sliding rods (13) are fixedly connected to the fixed plate (8). Both sliding rods (13) pass through the movable plate (12) and are slidably connected to it. Two insert rods (14) are fixedly connected to one end of the movable plate (12) near the upper clamping member (4). Both insert rods (14) pass through the fixed plate (8) and are slidably connected to it. Two insertion holes (15) are opened on the fixed block (7). The two insert rods (14) are respectively inserted into the corresponding insertion holes (15).

2. The flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the upper clamping member (4) and the lower clamping member (5) are arc-shaped.

3. The flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the handle (11) is covered with a protective sleeve, which is made of rubber.

4. A flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A through groove is provided on the fixed plate (8), and the movable plate (12) is located in the through groove and is slidably connected to it.

5. A flexible docking flange assembly for machine tool equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable plate (12) has a through hole, and the outer wall of the threaded rod (10) and the inner wall of the through hole are respectively provided with matching external threads and internal threads.