Pipe clamp connecting assembly and vehicle
By introducing a foolproof boss and a uniquely designed connecting post and mating hole into the pipe clamp connection assembly, the problem of non-unique assembly direction of the pipe clamp is solved, and correct and efficient assembly is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520016055.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the assembly direction between pipe clamps and their mating parts is not unique, which can easily lead to incorrect assembly, resulting in reassembly, affecting assembly efficiency and increasing costs.
A pipe clamp connection assembly was designed, including a connecting post, a mating part, and a foolproof boss. The foolproof boss determines the orientation of the mating part, and the unique design of the connecting post and the mating hole ensures the correct assembly of the pipe clamp and the mating part.
This ensures the correctness of the pipe clamps and mating parts and the uniqueness of the connection angles, reducing assembly errors, improving assembly efficiency, and lowering costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe clamp technology, and in particular to a pipe clamp connection assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Vehicles have numerous pipes of varying sizes inside their fuel and air conditioning systems. These pipes are intricate and often require clamps to secure them, preventing them from shifting and potentially affecting other components of the vehicle.
[0003] In the existing technology, there is a problem that the assembly direction of pipe clamps and their mating parts is not unique. During the assembly process, the assembly personnel are prone to assembling the pipe clamps and their mating parts in the wrong direction, which leads to reassembly, affects assembly efficiency, and increases assembly costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a pipe clamp connection assembly and a vehicle.
[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a pipe clamp connection assembly, which may include: a pipe clamp, the pipe clamp including a connected connecting post and a pipe clamp portion, the connecting post including opposing first and second wall surfaces, the first wall surface including opposing first and second end edges in a first direction, the distance between the first end edge and the second wall surface being less than the distance between the second end edges in the second wall surfaces; a mating member, the mating member including opposing first and second surfaces, the mating member having a mating hole matching the shape of the connecting post, the mating hole penetrating the mating member in a direction from the first surface to the second surface, the connecting post passing through the mating hole and engaging with the mating hole, the pipe clamp portion being located on the side of the mating member where the first surface is located and abutting against the first surface; and a foolproof boss, the foolproof boss being disposed on the second surface; wherein, the first direction is parallel to the first surface.
[0006] In this way, during the assembly of pipe clamps and mating parts, the assembler first determines whether the working surface of the mating part is the correct working surface by checking whether there is a foolproof boss. If the working surface of the mating part does not have a foolproof boss, then the working surface is the first surface, which is the correct working surface. If the working surface of the mating part has a foolproof boss, then the working surface is the second surface, which is the incorrect working surface. After determining the correct working surface, the assembly angle between the connecting post and the mating hole is then determined. Since the distance between the first end edge and the second wall surface on the connecting post is less than the distance between the second end edge and the second wall surface, the mating angle between the connecting post and the mating hole is unique.
[0007] Therefore, the pipe clamp connection assembly provided in this application can ensure the correct orientation of the mating parts when the pipe clamp and the mating parts are mated, and at the same time, it can ensure the uniqueness of the mating angle between the connecting post and the mating hole, thereby ensuring the uniqueness of the assembly position of the pipe clamp and the mating parts.
[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the anti-mistake boss is formed in the form of a ring, and the anti-mistake boss surrounds the circumferential edge of the mating hole.
[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the mating hole includes a guide hole segment near the first surface, wherein the radial dimension of the guide hole segment gradually decreases in the direction from the first surface toward the second surface.
[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the pipe clamp further includes: an abutment portion, one end of which is connected to the pipe clamp portion and the other end of which is connected to the connecting post. The abutment portion includes an abutment surface facing the connecting post, the abutment surface abutting against the first surface, and the projection of the abutment surface on the first surface is at least partially located outside the mating hole.
[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the cross-sectional area of the abutment portion gradually increases in the direction from the first surface to the second surface.
[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting post includes a post body and a locking tooth. The locking tooth surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the post body. In the direction of the connecting post toward the pipe clamp, the locking tooth extends obliquely outward toward the circumferential side of the post body. The locking tooth abuts against the end of the anti-foolproof protrusion opposite to the first surface.
[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the locking tooth includes a plurality of sub-locking teeth. The plurality of sub-locking teeth are spaced apart in the direction of the pipe clamp towards the connecting post, and one of the plurality of sub-locking teeth abuts against the end of the anti-fooling protrusion away from the first surface.
[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting column further includes a first arc-shaped wall, which is located on the side where the first end edge of the first wall surface is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall surface and the second wall surface. One end of the first arc-shaped wall is connected to the first wall surface, and the other end is connected to the second wall surface.
[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the connecting column further includes a second arc-shaped wall, which is located on the side where the second end edge of the first wall is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall and the second wall. One end of the second arc-shaped wall is connected to the first wall and the other end is connected to the second wall.
[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the pipe clamp includes a first pipe groove and a second pipe groove, the first pipe groove and the second pipe groove being spaced apart in a second direction; wherein, the second direction is parallel to the first surface.
[0017] Secondly, this application also provides a vehicle including a frame and a pipe clamp connection assembly as described in any of the above embodiments, the pipe clamp connection assembly being mounted on the frame.
[0018] The technical effects of any design scheme in the second aspect can be seen in the technical effects of different design methods in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a pipe clamp connection assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the pipe clamp assembly shown;
[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the mating parts shown;
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the mating parts shown;
[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pipe clamp shown;
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The bottom view of the pipe clamp shown.
[0027] Figure label:
[0028] 100. Pipe clamp connection assembly;
[0029] 110. Pipe clamp; 111. Connecting post; 1111. First wall surface; 1112. Second wall surface; 1113. First arc-shaped wall; 1114. Second arc-shaped wall; 1115. First end edge; 1116. Second end edge; 1118. Sub-clamp tooth; 112. Pipe clamp part; 1121. First pipe groove; 1122. Second pipe groove; 113. Abutment part;
[0030] 120. Mating part; 121. First surface; 122. Second surface; 123. Mating hole; 1231. Guide hole section;
[0031] 130. Anti-fouling protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the solution of this utility model will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of this utility model and the features thereof can be combined with each other.
[0033] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.
[0034] Vehicles have numerous pipes of varying sizes inside their fuel and air conditioning systems. These pipes are intricate and often require clamps to secure them, preventing them from shifting and potentially affecting other components of the vehicle.
[0035] In the existing technology, there is a problem that the assembly direction of pipe clamps and their mating parts is not unique. During the assembly process, the assembly personnel are prone to assembling the pipe clamps and their mating parts in the wrong direction, which leads to reassembly, affects assembly efficiency, and increases assembly costs.
[0036] To resolve the above technical issues, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a pipe clamp connection assembly 100, which may include a pipe clamp 110, a mating part 120, and a foolproof boss 130.
[0037] For details, please continue reading. Figure 2 The pipe clamp 110 may include a connected connecting post 111 and a pipe clamp portion 112, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 2 to 4 The mating component 120 includes a first surface 121 and a second surface 122 facing each other. The mating component 120 is provided with a mating hole 123 that matches the shape of the connecting post 111. In the direction from the first surface 121 toward the second surface 122 (e.g.) Figure 2In the direction shown from top to bottom, the mating hole 123 passes through the mating member 120, the connecting post 111 passes through the mating hole 123 and engages with the mating hole 123, the pipe clamp 112 is located on the side of the first surface 121 of the mating member 120 and abuts against the first surface 121, and the anti-fooling boss 130 is provided on the second surface 122.
[0038] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The connecting column 111 may include opposing first wall surfaces 1111 and second wall surfaces 1112, the first wall surface 1111 including a first direction (e.g., Figure 6 The first end edge 1115 and the second end edge 1116 (in the direction indicated by the middle arrow) are opposite each other. The first direction is parallel to the first surface 121. The distance between the first end edge 1115 and the second wall surface 1112 (e.g.) Figure 6 As shown in a), it is less than the distance between the second end edge 1116 and the second wall surface 1112 (e.g., Figure 6 (b) shown in the figure.
[0039] Here, "parallel" means roughly parallel. In the specific implementation process, the angle between the first direction and the first surface 121 can be in the range of 0° to 20°.
[0040] In other words, taking the first wall surface 1111 and the second wall surface 1112 as being arranged relative to each other in the front-back direction as an example, the position of the first end edge 1115 corresponding to the position of the connecting column 111 is the first position, and the position of the second end edge 1116 corresponding to the position of the connecting column 111 is the second position. The width of the first position in the front-back direction is smaller than the width of the second position in the front-back direction.
[0041] In this way, during the assembly of the pipe clamp 110 and the mating part 120, the assembler first determines whether the working surface of the mating part 120 is the correct working surface by checking whether there is a foolproof boss 130. If the working surface of the mating part 120 does not have a foolproof boss 130, then the working surface is the first surface 121, which is the correct working surface. If the working surface of the mating part 120 has a foolproof boss 130, then the working surface is the second surface 122, which is the incorrect working surface. After determining the correct working surface, the mate angle between the connecting post 111 and the mating hole 123 is then determined. Since the distance between the first end edge 1115 and the second wall surface 1112 on the connecting post 111 is less than the distance between the second end edge 1116 and the second wall surface 1112, the mate angle between the connecting post 111 and the mating hole 123 is unique.
[0042] Therefore, the pipe clamp connection assembly 100 provided in this application can ensure the correct orientation of the mating part 120 when the pipe clamp 110 mates with the mating part 120, and at the same time ensure the uniqueness of the mating angle between the connecting post 111 and the mating hole 123, thereby ensuring the uniqueness of the assembly position of the pipe clamp 110 and the mating part 120.
[0043] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cross-section of the connecting post 111 can be formed into a waist shape, and the mating hole 123 is formed into a waist-shaped hole that mates with the connecting post 111.
[0044] Specifically, the first wall surface 1111 and the second wall surface 1112 are opposite to each other in the front-back direction and are symmetrically arranged. The connecting column 111 may also include a first arc-shaped wall 1113 and a second arc-shaped wall 1114. The first arc-shaped wall 1113 is located on the side where the first end edge 1115 of the first wall surface 1111 is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall surface 1111 and the second wall surface 1112. One end of the first arc-shaped wall 1113 is connected to the first wall surface 1111, and the other end is connected to the second wall surface 1112. The second arc-shaped wall 1114 is located on the side where the second end edge 1116 of the first wall surface 1111 is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall surface 1111 and the second wall surface 1112. One end of the second arc-shaped wall 1114 is connected to the first wall surface 1111, and the other end is connected to the second wall surface 1112.
[0045] In this way, by setting the cross-section of the connecting column 111 as waist-shaped and the mating hole 123 as waist-shaped hole, the uniqueness of the assembly angle between the connecting column 111 and the mating hole 123 is ensured. At the same time, the waist-shaped hole can effectively disperse stress and improve the durability and stability of the structure.
[0046] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 2 The mating hole 123 includes a guide hole section 1231 near the first surface 121. In the direction from the first surface 121 to the second surface 122, the radial dimension of the guide hole section 1231 gradually decreases. Therefore, by providing the guide hole section 1231, the difficulty of inserting the connecting post 111 into the mating hole 123 can be reduced, and the assembly difficulty for assemblers can be reduced.
[0047] The cross-section of the guide hole section 1231 can be formed as an arc shape that protrudes toward the central axis of the mating hole 123.
[0048] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 2The pipe clamp 110 may further include an abutment portion 113, one end of which is connected to the pipe clamp portion 112, and the other end of which is connected to the connecting post 111. The abutment portion 113 includes an abutment surface facing the connecting post 111, and the abutment surface and the first surface 121 are at least partially located outside the mating hole 123. Thus, by providing the abutment portion 113, it is possible to prevent the assembly personnel from inserting the pipe clamp portion 112 into the mating hole 123 during the assembly of the pipe clamp 110 and the mating hole 123, which could lead to damage to the pipe clamp 110.
[0049] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 In the direction from the first surface 121 toward the second surface 122, the cross-sectional area of the abutment portion 113 gradually increases. In this way, on the one hand, the abutment portion 113 can ensure the uniqueness of the position when the pipe clamp 110 and the mating part 120 are mated, and on the other hand, it plays a buffering role to avoid hard collision between the abutment portion 113 and the mating part 120.
[0050] In some embodiments of this application, the anti-mistake boss 130 is formed in a ring shape, surrounding the circumferential edge of the mating hole 123. In this way, the assembler can not only distinguish the first surface 121 and the second surface 122 through the anti-mistake boss 130, but also increase the structural strength at the mating hole 123.
[0051] Meanwhile, during the assembly process, the assembly personnel can observe the mating hole 123 at the same time as they observe the anti-mistake boss 130, and vice versa, thereby reducing the judgment process for the assembly personnel and reducing assembly time.
[0052] Among them, the anti-foolproof boss 130 can be integrally formed with the mating part 120.
[0053] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The connecting post 111 includes a post body and a locking tooth. The locking tooth surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the post body. In the direction of the connecting post 111 toward the pipe clamp 112, the locking tooth extends obliquely outward toward the circumferential side of the post body. The locking tooth abuts against the end of the anti-fooling boss 130 that is away from the first surface 121.
[0054] Furthermore, the locking tooth includes a plurality of sub-locking teeth 1118. In the direction of the pipe clamp portion 112 toward the connecting post 111, the plurality of sub-locking teeth 1118 are spaced apart, and one of the plurality of sub-locking teeth 1118 abuts against the end of the anti-fooling boss 130 away from the first surface 121.
[0055] In this way, by setting a connecting post 111 with a locking tooth and a column, the connecting post 111 can also use mating parts 120 of different thicknesses, while ensuring that the connecting post 111 is engaged with the mating hole 123, thereby improving the versatility of the pipe clamp 110.
[0056] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The pipe clamp 112 includes a first pipe groove 1121 and a second pipe groove 1122, which are spaced apart in a second direction; wherein, the second direction (e.g. Figure 5 The left and right directions shown are parallel to the first surface 121. "Parallel" means roughly parallel. In specific implementations, the angle between the second direction and the first surface 121 can be in the range of 0° to 20°.
[0057] The first pipe groove 1121 and the second pipe groove 1122 can have the same specifications to accommodate the connection of two pipes of the same specifications, or the first pipe groove 1121 and the second pipe groove 1122 can have different specifications to accommodate the connection of pipes of different specifications.
[0058] Furthermore, the pipe clamp 112 may also include a third pipe groove, with the first pipe groove 1121, the second pipe groove 1122 and the third pipe groove being spaced apart in the second direction.
[0059] This application also provides a vehicle that may include a frame and a pipe clamp connection assembly 100. The pipe clamp connection assembly 100 is mounted on the frame. By setting the pipe clamp connection assembly 100 on the frame, the internal pipes of the vehicle are fixed to prevent the pipes and wiring harnesses from shifting and to reduce the impact of the internal pipes on other components.
[0060] Since the assembly method of the pipe clamp connection assembly 100 provided in this application is unique, it can reduce the workload of assembly personnel in the vehicle assembly process and avoid incorrect assembly and rework.
[0061] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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.
[0062] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0063] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the term "and / or" refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The term "and / or" describes an association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this utility model generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0064] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "linking" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after the connection. Furthermore, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this utility model, such as "inner" and "outer," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element 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 the embodiments of this utility model.
[0065] In the description of embodiments of this utility model, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.
[0066] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A pipe clamp connection assembly, characterized in that, include: A pipe clamp, the pipe clamp including a connected connecting post and a pipe clamp portion, the connecting post including a first wall surface and a second wall surface opposite to each other, the first wall surface including a first end edge and a second end edge opposite to each other in a first direction, the distance between the first end edge and the second wall surface being less than the distance between the second end edges and the second wall surface; The mating component includes a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The mating component has a mating hole that matches the shape of the connecting post. In the direction from the first surface to the second surface, the mating hole passes through the mating component. The connecting post passes through the mating hole and engages with the mating hole. The pipe clamp is located on the side of the first surface of the mating component and abuts against the first surface. A foolproof protrusion, wherein the foolproof protrusion protrudes from the second surface; Wherein, the first direction is parallel to the first surface.
2. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-mistake protrusion is formed in a ring shape and surrounds the circumferential edge of the mating hole.
3. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mating hole includes a guide hole section near the first surface, and the radial dimension of the guide hole section gradually decreases in the direction from the first surface toward the second surface.
4. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipe clamp also includes: The abutting portion has one end connected to the pipe clamp portion and the other end connected to the connecting post. The abutting portion includes an abutting surface facing the connecting post. The abutting surface abuts against the first surface. The projection of the abutting surface on the first surface is at least partially located outside the mating hole.
5. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the direction from the first surface toward the second surface, the cross-sectional area of the abutment gradually increases.
6. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting post includes a post body and a locking tooth. The locking tooth is arranged around the outer circumferential surface of the post body. In the direction of the connecting post toward the pipe clamp, the locking tooth extends obliquely outward toward the circumferential side of the post body. The locking tooth abuts against the end of the anti-fooling protrusion that is away from the first surface.
7. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking teeth include multiple sub-locking teeth. In the direction of the pipe clamp towards the connecting post, the multiple sub-locking teeth are spaced apart, and one of the multiple sub-locking teeth abuts against the end of the anti-fooling protrusion that is away from the first surface.
8. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting post also includes: The first arc-shaped wall is located on the side where the first end edge of the first wall surface is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall surface and the second wall surface. One end of the first arc-shaped wall is connected to the first wall surface, and the other end is connected to the second wall surface. And / or, the connecting column further includes a second arc-shaped wall, which is located on the side where the second end edge of the first wall is located, and protrudes in a direction away from the first wall and the second wall. One end of the second arc-shaped wall is connected to the first wall and the other end is connected to the second wall.
9. The pipe clamp connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipe clamp is provided with a first pipe groove and a second pipe groove, and the first pipe groove and the second pipe groove are spaced apart in the second direction. The second direction is parallel to the first surface.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Frame; The tube clamp connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the tube clamp connection assembly is mounted on the vehicle frame.