Water collecting joint

By using stainless steel water collection heads and base plates, combined with through-hole and abutment platform designs, the problems of high production costs and welding difficulties of water collection connectors have been solved, achieving a low-cost and high-efficiency manufacturing process.

CN223549990UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14ZHEJIANG SHUNYANG REFRIGERATION MACHINERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423114541.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

Existing water collection connectors are made of brass, which results in high production costs. Furthermore, the reduced size makes welding more difficult and affects manufacturing quality.

Method used

The water collection head, gasket, and base plate are made of stainless steel. The design of through holes and abutment platforms allows the branch pipes to be inserted and welded to fix them, reducing the welding difficulty. The main body of the water collection connector is processed in multiple parts, reducing material costs and processing difficulty.

Benefits of technology

It reduced production costs, improved processing quality and efficiency, reduced the risk of pipeline leaks, and simplified the manufacturing process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water collecting joint which comprises a water collecting head arranged in an up-down penetrating mode, a bottom plate used for sealing an end opening of the water collecting head is fixed to the water collecting head, a plurality of second through holes used for being connected with branch pipes are formed in the bottom plate, the second through holes and the branch pipes are distributed in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and a gasket fixed to the bottom plate is arranged in the water collecting head. A first through hole corresponding to the second through hole in position is formed in the gasket, and the gasket and the second through hole form an abutting table for abutting installation of the branch pipe. A bottom plate is installed at a port of a water collecting head in a sealed mode, a gasket is fixedly installed on the bottom plate, a first through hole and a second through hole which correspond to each other inside and outside are formed in the gasket and the bottom plate, and a branch pipe is inserted into and abuts against an abutting table through the second through hole, so that the branch pipe is installed and positioned, welding and fixing of the branch pipe in the follow-up process are facilitated, and the welding difficulty of the branch pipe is lowered; and the problems of pipeline leakage and the like caused by the welding quality problem are reduced, and the machining quality of production is also ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water collection fittings technology, and in particular to a water collection connector. Background Technology

[0002] Water collection connectors are generally used in air conditioning systems and are connected to the chilled water return pipe to form a drainage loop. They collect chilled water flowing through different loops and drain condensate from the air conditioner.

[0003] Existing water manifolds are mostly made by forging the main body of brass and welding multiple brass or copper branch pipes onto it. However, due to the limited price of copper, the production cost of water manifolds is generally high. Furthermore, the design must control the volume of the main body of the water manifold as much as possible to reduce costs. However, reducing the volume of the main body leads to a smaller spacing between adjacent branch pipes, which undoubtedly increases the welding difficulty between multiple branch pipes and can easily affect the manufacturing quality of the water manifold. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a water collection connector.

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

[0006] A water collection connector includes a water collection head arranged vertically through the water collection head, a base plate fixed to the water collection head to close its port, a plurality of through holes II for connecting branch pipes are opened on the base plate, the through holes II are distributed one-to-one with the branch pipes, a gasket fixed to the base plate is provided inside the water collection head, and a through hole I is opened on the gasket corresponding to the position of the through hole II, the gasket and the through hole II form an abutment platform for the branch pipe to be installed.

[0007] Preferably, the size of the first through hole is smaller than the size of the second through hole.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the water collecting head is provided with an installation groove for accommodating the gasket, and the base plate is welded to the water collecting head.

[0009] Preferably, the upper part of the inner wall of the water collecting head is provided with a threaded portion, and the lower part of the inner wall of the water collecting head is provided with a mounting hole for installing a connecting pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting pipe is provided with a plug end that plugs into the mounting hole.

[0011] Preferably, the side wall of the pipe is provided with a side hole that connects to the inside of the water collection head.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the branch pipe abuts against the abutment platform and is welded and fixed to the base plate.

[0013] Preferably, the water collection head, gasket, base plate, and branch pipe are made of stainless steel.

[0014] Preferably, the branch pipe is provided with a copper connector at the end away from the water collection head.

[0015] Preferably, a flange plate is provided on the side of the base plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. By sealing and installing a base plate at the port of the water collection head, and fixing a gasket on the base plate, the gasket and the base plate are provided with corresponding through holes one and two. The branch pipe is inserted and abutted to the abutment platform through through hole two to install and position the branch pipe, so as to facilitate the subsequent welding and fixing of the branch pipe. This reduces the welding difficulty of the branch pipe, reduces the problem of pipeline leakage caused by welding quality issues, and also ensures the processing quality of production.

[0018] 2. The water collection head, gasket, base plate, and branch pipe are made of stainless steel, which not only significantly reduces the overall material cost of the product, but also greatly reduces the difficulty of production and manufacturing, reduces processing costs, and improves production efficiency compared to the existing integrated forging water collection connector body. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model without the branch pipe;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an explosion diagram of the present invention with the branch pipe removed.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Water collection head, 11. Threaded part, 12. Mounting hole, 13. Mounting groove, 2. Gasket, 21. Through hole one, 22. Abutment platform, 3. Base plate, 31. Through hole two, 32. Flange plate, 4. Connecting pipe, 41. Insertion end, 42. Side hole, 5. Branch pipe, 51. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0026] In the description of this specification, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a water collection connector includes a water collection head 1 that runs vertically through the water collection head 1. A base plate 3 is fixed on the water collection head 1 to close its port. The size of the base plate 3 is slightly larger than the outer periphery of the water collection head 1 so that when the base plate 3 is welded to the water collection head 1, the base plate 3 can better close the port of the water collection head 1.

[0028] Furthermore, the lower end of the water collection head 1 is provided with an installation groove 13 for accommodating the gasket 2. When the base plate 3 needs to be welded and fixed to the water collection head 1, the gasket 2 is located in the installation groove 13 to avoid interference with the welding of the base plate 3, reduce the welding difficulty of the base plate 3, and ensure that the base plate 3 can better seal the port of the water collection head 1.

[0029] The base plate 3 is provided with two flange plates 32 on its side. The flange plates 32 are symmetrically distributed on the base plate 3. The flange plates 32 make it easier to install and fix this embodiment to the outside.

[0030] The base plate 3 has multiple through holes 31 for connecting branch pipes 5. The through holes 31 are distributed one-to-one with the branch pipes 5. The size of the through holes 31 is slightly larger than that of the branch pipes 5, so that the branch pipes 5 can be inserted into the corresponding through holes 31. The end of the branch pipe 5 away from the water collecting head 1 is provided with a copper connector 51.

[0031] To improve the installation and fixing quality of the branch pipe 5, a gasket 2 fixed to the base plate 3 is provided inside the water collection head 1. The gasket 2 is welded and fixed to the base plate 3. A through hole 21 corresponding to the position of the through hole 31 is opened on the gasket 2. Through the through hole 31 and the through hole 21, the branch pipe 5 can be connected to the inside of the water collection head 1. The size of the through hole 21 is smaller than the size of the through hole 31. In other words, the diameter of the through hole 21 is smaller than the diameter of the through hole 31. The gasket 2 and the through hole 31 form an abutment platform 22 for the branch pipe 5 to be installed.

[0032] By inserting one end of the branch pipe 5 into the through hole 31 and abutting against the abutment platform 22, the branch pipe 5 is fixed to the base plate 3 one by one by welding. The abutment platform 22 and the through hole 31 are matched to install and position the branch pipe 5, so as to facilitate the subsequent welding and fixing of the branch pipe 5. This makes the welding and fixing of the branch pipe 5 more sealed and reliable, which reduces the welding difficulty of the branch pipe 5, reduces the pipeline leakage caused by welding quality problems, and also ensures the processing quality of production.

[0033] The upper part of the inner wall of the water collection head 1 is provided with a threaded part 11, and the lower part of the inner wall of the water collection head 1 is provided with a mounting hole 12 for installing the pipe 4. The pipe 4 is provided with a plug end 41 that is inserted into the mounting hole 12. The pipe 4 is welded to the water collection head 1 by inserting the plug end 41 into the mounting hole 12.

[0034] The side wall of the pipe 4 is provided with a side hole 42 that connects to the inside of the water collection head 1. A steam exhaust valve can be installed on the pipe 4, and the steam exhaust valve cooperates with the side hole 42 to exhaust air outward.

[0035] The water collection head 1, gasket 2, base plate 3, and branch pipe 5 are made of stainless steel. By using stainless steel, the overall material cost of this embodiment is significantly reduced. Moreover, compared with the existing integrated forging water collection connector body, this embodiment divides its main body into multiple parts such as water collection head 1, gasket 2, and base plate 3 for processing, and then welds them into one piece, which greatly reduces the difficulty of production and manufacturing, reduces processing costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water collection connector, characterized in that: The device includes a water collection head (1) that runs vertically through the device. A base plate (3) is fixed on the water collection head (1) to close its port. The base plate (3) has multiple through holes (31) for connecting branch pipes (5). The through holes (31) are distributed one-to-one with the branch pipes (5). A gasket (2) is fixed on the base plate (3) inside the water collection head (1). The gasket (2) has a through hole (21) corresponding to the position of the through hole (31). The gasket (2) and the through hole (31) form an abutment platform (22) for the branch pipes (5) to be installed.

2. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the first through hole (21) is smaller than the size of the second through hole (31).

3. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the water collection head (1) is provided with an installation groove (13) for accommodating the gasket (2), and the base plate (3) is welded to the water collection head (1).

4. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the inner wall of the water collecting head (1) is provided with a threaded part (11), and the lower part of the inner wall of the water collecting head (1) is provided with a mounting hole (12) for installing the pipe (4).

5. A water collection connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The connector (4) is provided with a plug end (41) that is inserted into the mounting hole (12).

6. A water collection connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the connector (4) is provided with a side hole (42) that connects to the inside of the water collection head (1).

7. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the branch pipe (5) abuts against the abutment platform (22) and is welded and fixed to the base plate (3).

8. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection head (1), gasket (2), base plate (3), and branch pipe (5) are made of stainless steel.

9. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The branch pipe (5) is provided with a copper connector (51) at the end away from the water collection head (1).

10. A water collection connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (3) is provided with a flange plate (32) on its side.