Novel mis-opening and mis-closing prevention ball valve

By incorporating a torsion spring button and a lever motion design with a positioning torsion spring on the ball valve, the problem of accidental opening and closing of the ball valve is solved, ensuring safe and reliable operation of the ball valve and preventing leakage and accidents.

CN223648714UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09JINXI NATURAL GAS CHEM CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520003405.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-02
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-02

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Technical Problem

Existing ball valves are prone to accidental opening and closing, leading to unexpected leakage of hazardous media, which poses risks of personal injury and environmental pollution.

Method used

A novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve was designed. By setting a torsion spring button and a positioning torsion spring on the actuator, the ball valve can be accurately operated by lever movement, thus preventing accidental opening and closing.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents ball valves from opening or closing accidentally, avoids leakage of dangerous media, ensures system safety and stability, and reduces system failures and downtime.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of engineering machinery, and discloses a novel mistaken opening and closing prevention ball valve which comprises a ball valve body, an executing mechanism is rotationally installed on the outer surface of the upper portion of the ball valve body and extends into the ball valve body, and a positioning clamping groove is formed in the outer surface of the front face of the executing mechanism. The top of the executing mechanism is fixedly connected with a fixing head. When the torsion spring button is pressed, the rotating shaft is driven to start to rotate, when the rotating shaft starts to rotate, the positioning torsion spring is driven to start to rotate, and due to the fact that the outer surfaces of the two sides of the positioning torsion spring are fixedly connected with the torsion spring anchor points, the positioning torsion spring is fixed, and lever movement is achieved. Compared with a traditional device, the device has the advantage that the situation that dangerous media are accidentally leaked due to the fact that the ball valve is opened and closed by mistake can be prevented.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to engineering machinery technical field, more specifically, the utility model relates to a novel anti-misoperation ball valve. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ball valve is suitable for the on-off of toxic and harmful, flammable and explosive medium in petroleum and chemical production, storage, loading and unloading station, the existing ball valve has the condition of misoperation, and the dangerous medium is easy to leak, which can cause great threat to personnel life safety and whole production facility, environmental pollution and other vicious accidents, therefore, it needs to be improved and optimized. CONTENT

[0003] In order to overcome the insufficient of prior art, the utility model provides a novel anti-misoperation ball valve, which has the advantages of anti-misoperation.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a novel anti-misoperation ball valve, including ball valve body, the outer surface of the upper side of ball valve body is rotatably installed with an executing mechanism, and the executing mechanism extends to the inside of ball valve body, the front surface of the executing mechanism is provided with a positioning slot, the top of the executing mechanism is fixedly connected with a fixed head, an annular groove is formed between the executing mechanism and the fixed head, the outer surface of the executing mechanism movably sleeves a protective cover, the inner side of the top of the protective cover is fixedly connected with a tension spring, the front surface of the protective cover is provided with a rectangular groove, the inner side of the rectangular groove rotatably has a rotating shaft, the outer surface of the rotating shaft movably installs a torsional spring button, and the rotating shaft penetrates the torsional spring button, the inner side of the torsional spring button of the outer surface of the rotating shaft movably sleeves a positioning torsional spring, the inner side of the rectangular groove is provided with a torsional spring anchor point, and the torsional spring anchor point is fixedly connected with the positioning torsional spring.

[0005] As a preferred technical scheme of the utility model, the inner side of the top of the protective cover is fixedly connected with a tension spring, and the tension spring is located at the top of the fixed head.

[0006] As a preferred technical scheme of the utility model, the right side of the outer surface of the protective cover is fixedly installed with a valve handle, and the right end of the outer surface of the valve handle is fixedly installed with a connecting rod.

[0007] As a preferred technical scheme of the utility model, the top of the executing mechanism is fixedly connected with a fixed head, and an annular groove is formed between the executing mechanism and the fixed head.

[0008] As a preferred technical scheme of the utility model, the front surface of the protective cover is provided with a rectangular groove, and the inner side of the rectangular groove is a smooth surface.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects as follows:

[0010] This invention, when the torsion spring button is pressed, will cause the rotating shaft to start rotating. When the rotating shaft starts rotating, it will cause the positioning torsion spring to start rotating. Since the outer surfaces of both sides of the positioning torsion spring are fixedly connected to the torsion spring anchor points, the positioning torsion spring is fixed and achieves lever movement. As a result, the buckle on the inner side of the torsion spring button is connected and disengaged from the ball valve body due to the lever movement of the positioning torsion spring. Compared with traditional devices, this device can prevent the ball valve from accidentally opening or closing, thus preventing accidental leakage of dangerous media and avoiding serious accidents such as personal injury and environmental pollution. It ensures the safety and stability of the system, ensures that the ball valve operates according to the predetermined procedures and conditions, maintains the stable operation of the system, and reduces system failures and downtime caused by valve misoperation. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional appearance structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the torsion spring button structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning torsion spring structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Ball valve body; 2. Positioning slot; 3. Actuator; 4. Annular groove; 5. Fixed head; 6. Valve handle; 7. Protective cover; 8. Tension spring; 9. Positioning torsion spring; 10. Torsion spring anchor point; 11. Torsion spring button; 12. Rectangular groove; 13. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model provides a novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve, including a ball valve body 1. An actuator 3 is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the ball valve body 1, and the actuator 3 extends into the ball valve body 1. A positioning groove 2 is provided on the outer surface of the front of the actuator 3. A fixing head 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the actuator 3. An annular groove 4 is provided between the actuator 3 and the fixing head 5. A protective cover 7 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the actuator 3. A tension spring 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the protective cover 7. A rectangular groove 12 is provided on the front of the protective cover 7. A rotating shaft 13 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the rectangular groove 12. A torsion spring button 11 is movably mounted on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 13, and the rotating shaft 13 passes through the torsion spring button 11. A positioning torsion spring 9 is movably sleeved inside the torsion spring button 11 on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 13. A torsion spring anchor point 10 is provided on the inner side of the rectangular groove 12, and the torsion spring anchor point 10 is fixedly connected to the positioning torsion spring 9.

[0019] When the operator presses the torsion spring button 11 with external force, the rotating shaft 13 will start to rotate. When the rotating shaft 13 starts to rotate, it will drive the positioning torsion spring 9 to start to rotate. Since the outer surfaces of both sides of the positioning torsion spring 9 are fixedly connected to the torsion spring anchor point 10, the positioning torsion spring 9 is fixed and achieves lever movement. As a result, the buckle on the inner side of the torsion spring button 11 is connected and disengaged from the ball valve body 1 due to the lever movement of the positioning torsion spring 9. When connection is required, the external force on the torsion spring button 11 disappears, and the elastic recovery effect of the positioning torsion spring 9 causes the torsion spring button 11 to return to its original position, thereby achieving connection.

[0020] Pressing the torsion spring button 11 will cause the rotating shaft 13 to start rotating. When the rotating shaft 13 starts rotating, it will cause the positioning torsion spring 9 to start rotating. Since the outer surfaces of the two sides of the positioning torsion spring 9 are fixedly connected to the torsion spring anchor point 10, the positioning torsion spring 9 is fixed and achieves lever movement. As a result, the buckle on the inner side of the torsion spring button 11 is connected and disengaged from the ball valve body 1 due to the lever movement of the positioning torsion spring 9. Compared with traditional devices, this device can prevent the ball valve from accidentally opening or closing, thus preventing the accidental leakage of dangerous media and avoiding serious accidents such as personal injury and environmental pollution. It can ensure the safety and stability of the system, ensure that the ball valve operates according to the predetermined procedures and conditions, maintain the stable operation of the system, and reduce system failures and downtime caused by valve misoperation.

[0021] A tension spring 8 is fixedly connected to the top inner side of the protective cover 7, and the tension spring 8 is located at the top of the fixed head 5.

[0022] Through the design of the tension spring 8, when pressed down, the tension spring 8 will generate a reverse force due to the elastic recovery effect, so that the torsion spring button 11 can be better embedded in the positioning slot 2. After unlocking, the protective cover 7 can be pulled upward to pop out.

[0023] Among them, a valve handle 6 is fixedly installed on the outer right side of the protective cover 7, and a connecting rod is fixedly installed on the outer right end of the valve handle 6.

[0024] When the valve handle 6 is rotated, and the torsion spring button 11 is inserted into the positioning slot 2, rotating the valve handle 6 will cause the protective cover 7 and the actuator 3 to rotate together. When the actuator 3 rotates, it will cause the ball inside the ball valve body 1 to rotate, thereby realizing the opening and closing function of the ball valve body 1. This makes the extended lever arm more labor-saving during the opening and closing of the ball valve body 1.

[0025] The actuator 3 is fixedly connected to a fixed head 5 at its top, and an annular groove 4 is provided between the actuator 3 and the fixed head 5.

[0026] By pressing the torsion spring button 11, the positioning torsion spring 9 is moved. Due to the restoring effect of the tension spring 8, it can move up and down within the effective stroke, allowing the torsion spring button 11 to be better embedded in the annular groove 4. After unlocking, the protective cover 7 can be pulled upwards and popped out. When the inner buckle of the torsion spring button 11 is embedded in the annular groove 4, it can rotate freely 360° without driving the actuator 3.

[0027] The protective cover 7 has a rectangular groove 12 on its front side, and the inner side of the rectangular groove 12 is smooth.

[0028] The rectangular groove 12 design makes it easier to press the torsion spring button 11 without causing jamming, thus reducing the failure rate.

[0029] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0030] When the operator presses the torsion spring button 11 with external force, the rotating shaft 13 will start to rotate. When the rotating shaft 13 starts to rotate, it will drive the positioning torsion spring 9 to start to rotate. Since the outer surfaces of both sides of the positioning torsion spring 9 are fixedly connected to the torsion spring anchor point 10, the positioning torsion spring 9 is fixed and achieves lever movement. As a result, the buckle on the inner side of the torsion spring button 11 is connected and disengaged from the ball valve body 1 due to the lever movement of the positioning torsion spring 9. When connection is required, the external force on the torsion spring button 11 disappears, and the elastic recovery effect of the positioning torsion spring 9 causes the torsion spring button 11 to return to its original position, thereby achieving connection.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve, comprising a ball valve body (1), characterized in that: An actuator (3) is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the ball valve body (1) and extends into the ball valve body (1). A positioning groove (2) is provided on the outer surface of the front of the actuator (3). A fixing head (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the actuator (3). An annular groove (4) is provided between the actuator (3) and the fixing head (5). A protective cover (7) is movably fitted onto the outer surface of the actuator (3). A tension spring (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the protective cover (7). The protective cover (7) has a rectangular groove (12) on its front side. A rotating shaft (13) is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the rectangular groove (12). A torsion spring button (11) is movably mounted on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (13) and the rotating shaft (13) passes through the torsion spring button (11). A positioning torsion spring (9) is movably sleeved inside the torsion spring button (11) on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (13). A torsion spring anchor point (10) is provided on the inner side of the rectangular groove (12). The torsion spring anchor point (10) is fixedly connected to the positioning torsion spring (9).

2. The novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tension spring (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the protective cover (7), and the tension spring (8) is located at the top of the fixed head (5).

3. The novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A valve handle (6) is fixedly installed on the outer right side of the protective cover (7), and a connecting rod is fixedly installed on the outer right end of the valve handle (6).

4. The novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing head (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the actuator (3), and an annular groove (4) is provided between the actuator (3) and the fixing head (5).

5. A novel anti-accidental opening and closing ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (7) has a rectangular groove (12) on its front side, and the inner side of the rectangular groove (12) is smooth.