Multifunctional pipeline water segregator

By introducing a smart valve mounting base and a sensor line connector into the multi-functional pipeline water distributor, the problem of not being able to install smart valves on drip irrigation tape joint valve fittings has been solved. This enables efficient irrigation control of a single smart valve, reduces costs, and improves irrigation efficiency and the accuracy of water flow management.

CN223550055UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14SHENZHEN POWER-TOMORROW ACTUATOR VALVE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520121030.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-20
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-20

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Technical Problem

Existing drip irrigation tape connectors, valves, and fittings cannot be directly used to install smart valves, resulting in cumbersome and costly installation of irrigation systems, making it difficult to achieve precise control and efficient operation.

Method used

A multifunctional pipeline water distributor was designed, which includes a smart valve mounting base and a sensor cable connector. It can directly install smart valves and achieve water flow control through ball valves and quick connectors, thereby enhancing connection sealing and stability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the intelligent control function of a single smart valve, reduces the cost of irrigation system, improves irrigation efficiency and water flow control accuracy, and avoids water waste and connection failure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional pipeline water segregator, which belongs to the technical field of agricultural irrigation equipment, and comprises a main body pipe and a main body pipe quick joint arranged on the side wall of the main body pipe, the main body pipe quick joint is connected with a valve connecting pipe, and the valve connecting pipe is a pipe body with a through hole in the center. An intelligent valve mounting base is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the valve connecting pipe and communicates with the interior of the valve connecting pipe. The intelligent valve mounting seat capable of directly mounting the intelligent valve is arranged in the middle of the valve connecting pipe, and the technical problem that the intelligent valve cannot be mounted on an existing drip irrigation belt connector valve pipe fitting is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural irrigation equipment technology, specifically to a multi-functional pipeline water distributor. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent valve connection pipe technology has emerged in response to the growing demands for industrial automation and smart homes. In the industrial sector, traditional valve connections struggle to meet the automated control and precise monitoring requirements of complex production processes. As production scales up and processes become more complex, smarter connection methods are needed to ensure the efficient and safe operation of pipeline systems. For example, in chemical production, real-time monitoring and precise control of fluid parameters such as flow rate and pressure are crucial, leading to the development of intelligent valve connection pipe technology. However, current valve fittings are inconvenient for installing intelligent valves; there are no dedicated intelligent valve connectors, connecting intelligent valves is cumbersome, and the resulting structure is complex.

[0003] Application No. EP20193766 discloses a water distributor. The water distributor includes a housing and a valve core. The valve body is installed within the housing and has at least one inlet channel and at least two outlet channels. The at least two outlet channels are evenly spaced circumferentially on the valve body. The inlet and outlet channels are axially spaced on the valve body. The valve core is rotatably mounted within the valve body, and the space enclosed by the valve core and the valve body forms a water passage. The at least one inlet channel and the at least two outlet channels communicate with the water passage. The valve core has at least one seal. The valve element rotates between at least two extreme positions corresponding to the at least two outlet channels. When the valve core is in one extreme position, at least one outlet channel communicates with the water passage. Simultaneously, the other outlet channels are blocked by at least one seal. This patented water distributor, with the valve core rotating in any direction for water path switching, offers better practicality. However, this patented technology still has room for improvement.

[0004] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solutions of this application and facilitating understanding by those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that these technical solutions are known to those skilled in the art simply because they have been described in the background section of this application. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a multifunctional pipeline water distributor. The device has a smart valve mounting seat in the middle of the valve connecting pipe, which can directly install a smart valve, thus solving the technical problem that smart valves cannot be installed on existing drip irrigation tape joint valve fittings.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model specifically provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A multifunctional pipe manifold includes: a main pipe and a quick connector for the main pipe on the side wall of the main pipe. A valve connecting pipe is connected to the quick connector for the main pipe. The valve connecting pipe is a pipe with a through hole in the center. A smart valve mounting seat is fixedly provided on the side wall of the valve connecting pipe. The smart valve mounting seat is in communication with the inside of the valve connecting pipe.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this utility model, a spherical water valve is provided inside the valve connecting pipe. Second interfaces are provided at both ends of the valve connecting pipe. A stepped annular notch is arrayed on the sidewall of each second interface. A sensor wire connector is provided on the sidewall of the second interface closer to the valve connecting pipe, and the direction of the sensor wire connector is the same as the axial direction of the smart valve mounting base. The smart valve mounting base is a square sleeve with threaded openings around its top. A smart valve is mounted on the smart valve mounting base and is threadedly fixedly connected to the smart valve mounting base.

[0009] This design features a smart valve mounting base compatible with common smart valves on the market. Conventional drip irrigation tape fittings often cannot directly mount smart valves or require two valves. This mounting base is specifically designed for smart valves, requiring only one valve to achieve intelligent irrigation control. It solves the problem of existing drip irrigation tape fittings not being able to directly mount smart valves, effectively reducing irrigation system costs and improving efficiency. The sensor cable connector connects the sensor cable. Conventional smart valve sensor cables typically connect to a flow sensor to detect water flow. The flow sensor accurately senses whether water is flowing and measures parameters such as flow rate and velocity. It can also work in conjunction with the smart valve's control system. By controlling the rotation of the ball valve inside the valve connector, the flow of water is controlled. When abnormal flow conditions, such as leakage, are detected, a signal is sent to the control system, causing the smart valve to automatically close, preventing water waste and flooding.

[0010] The second ports at both ends of the valve connecting pipe are used to connect with the drip irrigation tape interface. The stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the second port can increase the friction when the second port connects with the drip irrigation tape interface. On the other hand, the stepped annular notches make it easier to connect the drip irrigation tape interface with the second port. The stepped annular notches can also improve the sealing of the connection between the second port and the drip irrigation tape interface, preventing the drip irrigation tape interface from falling off during irrigation.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this utility model, a fixing seat is fixedly provided on the side wall of the main tube, and the horizontal height of the bottom plane of the fixing seat is lower than the horizontal height of the bottom of the main tube. First interfaces are fixedly provided at both ends of the main tube, and stepped annular notches are arrayed on the side walls of the first interfaces.

[0012] The fixing seat is used to place the tube body stably on the ground to prevent the tube body from rolling or tipping over. The stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the first interface have the same function as the stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the second interface.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this utility model, a quick-connector is provided on the side wall of the valve connecting pipe. The quick-connector communicates with the interior of the valve connecting pipe and is arranged coaxially with the intelligent valve mounting base in the opposite direction. The quick-connector and the main body quick-connector are connected via a quick-connector, wherein the quick-connector is male and the main body quick-connector is female; alternatively, the quick-connector can be female and the main body quick-connector male, ensuring that they can be installed together. Alternatively, an additional quick-connector can be added between them. Furthermore, the specific type of quick-connector is not limited.

[0014] This structural design connects the main pipe and the valve connecting pipe, allowing water flow between them. It also increases the number of water outlets. The integrated joint valve fittings can be controlled by the control valve alone, effectively improving irrigation efficiency. At the same time, the quick-connect connection method has strong sealing performance and is easy to disassemble.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention features a specially designed intelligent valve mounting base, enabling intelligent irrigation control with just one intelligent valve. This solves the problem of existing drip irrigation tape connectors and valve fittings not allowing direct installation of intelligent valves, effectively reducing irrigation system costs and improving irrigation efficiency. Simultaneously, the main pipe is connected to the valve connecting pipe, increasing the number of outlets and allowing for overall irrigation control by the control valve, further enhancing irrigation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of the water distributor of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent valve mounting base scheme of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main tube design of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the valve connection pipe scheme of this utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals: 100-Main body tube; 101-Fixing seat; 102-First interface; 103-Main body tube quick connector; 201-Valve connecting tube; 202-Valve connecting tube quick connector; 203-Second interface; 204-Sensor cable connecting seat; 205-Smart valve mounting seat; 206-Threaded port; 30-Smart valve. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] The concepts involved in this application will first be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following descriptions of various concepts are only for the purpose of making the content of this application easier to understand and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; furthermore, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] See appendix Figure 1-4 As shown, a multifunctional pipe manifold includes: a main pipe 100 and a quick connector 103 for the main pipe on the side wall. A valve connecting pipe 201 is connected to the quick connector 103. The valve connecting pipe 201 is a pipe with a through hole in the center. A smart valve mounting seat 205 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the valve connecting pipe 201. The smart valve mounting seat 205 communicates with the inside of the valve connecting pipe 201.

[0027] A spherical water valve is installed inside the valve connecting pipe 201. Second interfaces 203 are located at both ends of the valve connecting pipe 201. The sidewalls of the second interfaces 203 are arranged with an array of stepped annular notches. A sensor wire connector 204 is located on the sidewall of the second interface 203 closest to the valve connecting pipe 201. The direction of the sensor wire connector 204 is the same as the axial direction of the intelligent valve mounting base 205. The intelligent valve mounting base 205 is a square sleeve with threaded openings 206 around its top. An intelligent valve 30 is mounted on the intelligent valve mounting base 205 and is threadedly fixed to the intelligent valve mounting base 205.

[0028] In this design, the smart valve mounting base 205 is compatible with commonly available smart valves 30. Conventional drip irrigation tape connectors cannot directly mount smart valves 30 or require two smart valves 30. This smart valve mounting base 205 is specifically designed for mounting smart valves 30, and only one smart valve 30 is needed to achieve intelligent irrigation control. This solves the problem that existing drip irrigation tape connector valves cannot directly mount smart valves 30, effectively reducing the cost of the irrigation system and improving irrigation efficiency. The sensor cable connector 204 is used to connect the sensor cable. Conventional smart valve 30 sensor cables are typically connected to a flow sensor to detect water flow. The flow sensor can accurately sense whether water is flowing and also measures parameters such as water velocity and flow rate. The flow sensor can also work in conjunction with the control system of the smart valve 30. By controlling the rotation of the ball valve inside the valve connecting pipe 201, the flow of water is controlled. When abnormal water flow is detected, such as leakage, a signal is transmitted to the control system, causing the smart valve 30 to automatically close, preventing water waste and flooding.

[0029] The second ports 203 at both ends of the valve connecting pipe 201 are used to connect with the drip irrigation tape interface. The stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the second port 203 can increase the friction when the second port 203 is connected with the drip irrigation tape interface. On the other hand, the stepped annular notches make it easier to connect the drip irrigation tape interface with the second port 203. The stepped annular notches can also improve the sealing of the connection between the second port 203 and the drip irrigation tape interface, preventing the drip irrigation tape interface from falling off during irrigation.

[0030] A fixing seat 101 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the main tube 100, and the horizontal height of the bottom plane of the fixing seat 101 is lower than the horizontal height of the bottom of the main tube 100. First interfaces 102 are fixedly provided at both ends of the main tube 100, and stepped annular notches are arrayed on the side wall of the first interfaces 102.

[0031] The fixing seat 101 is used to place the tube body stably on the ground to prevent the tube body from rolling or tipping over. The stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the first interface 102 have the same function as the stepped annular notches arrayed on the side wall of the second interface 203.

[0032] The valve connecting pipe 201 has a quick connector 202 on its side wall. The quick connector 202 communicates with the inside of the valve connecting pipe 201 and is coaxially arranged in the opposite direction to the intelligent valve mounting base 205. The quick connector 202 is connected to the main pipe quick connector 103 via a quick connector. The quick connector 202 is male, and the main pipe quick connector 103 is female. Alternatively, the quick connector 202 can be female, and the main pipe quick connector 103 can be male, ensuring they can be installed together. An additional quick connector can also be added between them. Furthermore, the specific type of quick connector is not limited.

[0033] This structural design connects the main pipe 100 with the valve connecting pipe 201, allowing water flow between them. It also increases the number of outlets. The overall joint valve fittings can be controlled by the control valve 30 for irrigation, effectively improving irrigation efficiency. At the same time, the quick-connect connection method has strong sealing and is easy to disassemble.

[0034] The embodiments and / or implementation methods described above are merely preferred embodiments and / or implementation methods for implementing the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present utility model in any way. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to other equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical means disclosed in the present utility model, but these should still be regarded as the same technology or embodiment as the present utility model.

[0035] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the methods and core ideas of this application. The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of this application. It should be noted that due to the limitations of written expression, while there are objectively infinite specific structures, those skilled in the art can make several improvements, modifications, or changes without departing from the principles of this application, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, should all be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. Multifunctional pipe manifold, including: The main tube (100) and the main tube quick connector (103) opened on the side wall of the main tube. The feature is that: a valve connecting pipe (201) is connected to the quick connector (103) of the main pipe, the valve connecting pipe (201) is a pipe with a through hole in the center, and a smart valve mounting seat (205) is fixedly provided on the side wall of the valve connecting pipe (201), and the smart valve mounting seat (205) is in communication with the inside of the valve connecting pipe (201).

2. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve connecting pipe (201) is equipped with a spherical water valve inside. The valve connecting pipe (201) has a second interface (203) at both ends. The side wall of the second interface (203) is provided with an array of stepped annular notches.

3. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second interface (203) has a sensor wire connector (204) on the side wall closer to the valve connecting pipe (201). The direction of the sensor wire connector (204) is the same as the axial direction of the smart valve mounting base (205).

4. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing seat (101) is fixedly provided on the side wall of the main tube (100), and the bottom plane of the fixing seat (101) is at a lower horizontal height than the bottom plane of the main tube (100).

5. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main tube (100) is fixedly provided with a first interface (102) at both ends, and the side wall of the first interface (102) is provided with an array of stepped annular notches.

6. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent valve mounting base (205) is a square sleeve, and the top of the square sleeve is provided with threaded openings (206) around its perimeter.

7. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve connecting pipe (201) has a valve connecting pipe quick connector (202) on its side wall, and the valve connecting pipe quick connector (202) is connected to the inside of the valve connecting pipe (201).

8. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 7, characterized in that: The valve connecting pipe quick connector (202) and the smart valve mounting base (205) are arranged coaxially in opposite directions.

9. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 7, characterized in that: The valve connecting pipe quick connector (202) is connected to the main pipe quick connector (103) via a quick connector.

10. The multifunctional pipe manifold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart valve mounting base (205) is provided with a smart valve (30), and the smart valve (30) is threadedly fixed to the smart valve mounting base (205).

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