Water pipe connector and water supply device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water supply, and discloses a water pipe connector and a water supply device. A first water channel penetrates through the first connector part, and a second water channel penetrates through the second connector part. And the second end of the first connector part is detachably connected with the second end of the second connector part, so that the first water channel is communicated with the second water channel. When water needs to be used, the first end of the first connector part is connected with the water tank, and the first end of the second connector part is connected with the water pipe. When maintenance is needed, the second connector part and the first connector part are detached, so that the first water channel and the second water channel are disconnected, and water of the water pipe can be cut off. And after maintenance is finished, the second connector part is connected with the first connector part again, so that the first water channel and the second water channel are communicated again, and water can flow to the water pipe after flowing to the second water channel from the first water channel. The water pipe does not need to be detached from the water pipe connector during maintenance, and damage to the water pipe caused by repeated detachment is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water supply technology, specifically to a water pipe connector and a water supply device. Background Technology

[0002] Water supply systems typically include a water tank for storing water and a pipe connector mounted on the tank. The pipe connector connects to the inside of the tank and is used to connect water pipes. When water is needed, the water pipe used by the water-using equipment is connected to the pipe connector, thus connecting the equipment to the tank and allowing the tank to supply water to the equipment via the pipes. When maintenance is required, the water pipe used to draw water from the equipment must be disconnected from the pipe connector.

[0003] Repeatedly disassembling and reassembling water pipes at pipe joints can easily damage them.

[0004] Therefore, how to solve or improve the problem that repeated disassembly and reassembly of water pipes during maintenance can easily damage the water pipes has become an important technical problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a water pipe connector and a water supply device to solve or improve the problem of having to constantly disassemble and reassemble the water pipe when using a water pipe to draw water through the water pipe connector.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a water pipe connector, comprising:

[0007] A first connector is provided with a first water channel, and a first end of the first connector is used to connect to a water tank so that the first water channel communicates with the inside of the water tank.

[0008] The second connector has a second water channel extending through it. The first end of the second connector is used to connect to a water pipe, so that the second water channel communicates with the water pipe.

[0009] The second end of the first connector and the second end of the second connector are detachably connected to communicate the first waterway with the second waterway.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes:

[0011] A connector is slidably fitted onto the outer wall of the second connector portion. The connector is provided with a first limiting part, and the outer wall of the second connector portion is provided with a second limiting part. In the direction from the first end to the second end of the second connector portion, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are engaged to limit the movement.

[0012] The connector is detachably connected to the first joint, and the second end of the first joint is inserted into the first waterway so that the first waterway and the second waterway are connected.

[0013] Optionally, the connector is provided with an internal thread, and the second end of the first joint is provided with an external thread that matches the internal thread.

[0014] Optionally, a third limiting part is provided on the inner wall of the first waterway, and the second end of the first connector is limited and engaged with the third limiting part in the direction in which the second end of the first connector is inserted into the first waterway.

[0015] Optionally, it also includes:

[0016] A sealing element is disposed on the outer wall of the second connector portion. When the first connector portion is inserted into the first water channel, the sealing element abuts against the inner wall of the first water channel.

[0017] Optionally, the first end of the second connector is provided with a pagoda-type connector, which is used to connect a water pipe.

[0018] Optionally, it also includes:

[0019] The clamp is used to tighten the water pipe onto the pagoda-type connector when the water pipe is connected to the pagoda-type connector.

[0020] Optionally, the first end of the first connector is provided with a connecting thread so that the first connector can be screwed onto the water tank.

[0021] Optionally, a fourth limiting part is provided on the outer wall of the first connector, and the fourth limiting part is matched with the outer wall of the water tank in the direction in which the first connector is screwed into the water tank.

[0022] Secondly, this application also provides a water supply device, including a water tank and any of the above-described water pipe connectors, wherein a first end of the first connector portion of the water pipe connector is connected to the water tank.

[0023] This application provides a water pipe connector, including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. A first water channel is provided through the first connector portion, and a second water channel is provided through the second connector portion. The second ends of the first connector portion and the second connector portion are detachably connected to each other, so that the first water channel communicates with the second water channel.

[0024] When water is needed, the first end of the first connector connects to the water tank, connecting the first water channel to the inside of the tank. The first end of the second connector connects to the water pipe, connecting the second water channel to the pipe. For maintenance, the second connector is disconnected from the first connector, breaking the connection between the first and second water channels and shutting off the water supply. After maintenance, the second connector is reconnected to the first connector, restoring the connection and allowing water to flow from the first channel to the second channel and then to the pipe. Maintenance does not require disconnecting the water pipe from the connector, avoiding repeated disassembly and reassembly that could damage the pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of this application, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water pipe connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a water pipe connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first connector portion of a water pipe connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second connector portion of a water pipe connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure of a water pipe joint according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. First connector; 11. First water channel; 12. Third limiting part; 13. External thread; 14. Connecting thread; 15. Fourth limiting part; 2. Second connector; 21. Second water channel; 22. Second limiting part; 23. Seal; 24. Pagoda-type connector; 3. Connector; 31. First limiting part; 32. Internal thread; 4. Clamp; 5. Water tank; 6. Water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 This describes an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] According to embodiments of this application, in one aspect, a water pipe connector is provided, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a first connector portion 1 and a second connector portion 2.

[0037] A first water channel 11 is provided through the first connector 1 along its length. After the first end of the first connector 1 is connected to the water tank 5, the first water channel 11 in the first connector 1 is connected to the inside of the water tank 5, so that the water in the water tank 5 can flow into the first water channel 11 in the first connector 1.

[0038] The second connector 2 has a second water channel 21 extending through it along its length. After the water pipe 6 for water supply to the water-using equipment is connected to the first end of the second connector 2, the water pipe 6 is connected to the second water channel 21 in the second connector 2, so that the water in the second water channel 21 in the second connector 2 can flow into the water pipe 6 and then supply the water-using equipment.

[0039] The second end of the first connector 1 and the second end of the second connector 2 are detachably connected. After the second ends of the first connector 1 and the second ends of the second connector 2 are connected, the first waterway 11 is connected to the second waterway 21.

[0040] With this configuration, water in water tank 5 flows through the first waterway 11 to the second waterway 21. When water is needed, water pipe 6 is connected to the first end of the second connector 2, allowing water to flow from the second waterway 21 to water pipe 6. For maintenance, the second connector 2 is disconnected from the first connector 1, breaking the connection between the first waterway 11 and the second waterway 21, thus shutting off water flow to water pipe 6. After maintenance, the second connector 2 is reconnected to the first connector 1, restoring the connection between the first waterway 11 and the second waterway 21, allowing water to flow from the first waterway 11 to the second waterway 21 and then to water pipe 6. Maintenance does not require disconnecting water pipe 6 from the connector, avoiding repeated disassembly and reassembly that could damage water pipe 6.

[0041] As an optional embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, the water pipe connector also includes a connector 3. A through hole is provided on the connector 3, through which the second connector portion 2 is inserted, allowing the connector 3 to slidably fit onto the outer wall of the second connector portion 2. A first limiting part 31 is provided on the connector 3, and a second limiting part 22 is provided on the outer wall of the second connector portion 2. The first limiting part 31 and the second limiting part 22 engage in a limiting fit in the direction from the first end to the second end of the second connector portion 2. The connector 3 is detachably connected to the first connector portion 1.

[0042] The inner diameter of the second end of the first waterway 11 is larger than the outer diameter of the second end of the first connector 1. Therefore, the second end of the second connector 2 can be inserted into the first waterway 11. When the second end of the second connector 2 is inserted into the first waterway 11, the second end of the second connector 2 connects with the second end of the first connector 1, thus connecting the first waterway 11 and the second waterway 21. When the second end of the second connector 2 is pulled out of the first waterway 11, the second end of the second connector 2 is separated from the second end of the first connector 1, thus disconnecting the connection between the first waterway 11 and the second waterway 21.

[0043] When it is necessary to connect the first connector 1 and the second connector 2, the second end of the second connector 2 is inserted into the first water channel 11 from the second end of the first connector 1, so that the first water channel 11 and the second water channel 21 are connected. Then, the connector 3 slides along the second connector 2 close to the first connector 1 and connects the connector 3 to the first connector 1. At this time, the first limiting part 31 abuts against the side of the second limiting part 22 away from the first connector 1, thereby keeping the second end of the second connector 2 inserted into the first water channel 11.

[0044] When it is necessary to separate the first connector 1 from the second connector 2, disconnect the connector 3 from the first connector 1 and slide the connector 3 away from the first connector 1, so that the first limiting part 31 no longer limits the first limiting part 31. Move the second connector 2 away from the first end of the first connector 1, so that the second end of the second connector 2 is pulled out of the first water channel 11, thereby separating the second end of the second connector 2 from the second end of the first connector 1, and disconnecting the first water channel 11 from the second water channel 21.

[0045] The first limiting part 31 is an annular protrusion provided on the inner wall of the perforation, and the second limiting part 22 is an annular protrusion provided on the outer wall of the second connector part 2.

[0046] A switch can be installed on the first connector 1 to facilitate the user to shut off the water supply.

[0047] Regarding the connection between connector 3 and first connector 1, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, an internal thread 32 is provided on the inner wall of the through hole of the connector 3, and an external thread 13 is provided on the outer wall of the second end of the first connector 1. The internal thread 32 and the external thread 13 are matched.

[0048] When it is necessary to connect the first connector 1 and the second connector 2, insert the second end of the second connector 2 into the first water channel 11 from the second end of the first connector 1. Then, slide the connector 3 along the outer wall of the second connector 2 close to the first connector 1 until the connector 3 contacts the second end of the first connector 1. Then, rotate the connector 3 so that the connector 3 rotates around the outer wall of the second connector 2, so that the connector 3 gradually tightens the second end of the first connector 1. Stop rotating the connector 3 until the first limiting part 31 abuts against the side of the second limiting part 22 away from the first connector 1. At this time, the first limiting part 31 abuts against the second limiting part 22 to keep the second end of the second connector 2 inserted into the first water channel 11.

[0049] When it is necessary to separate the first connector 1 from the second connector 2, rotate the connector 3 so that the second end of the connector 3 gradually loosens. At this time, the connector 3 slides away from the first connector 1, so that the first limiting part 31 no longer limits the second limiting part 22. Move the second connector 2 away from the first end of the first connector 1 so that the second end of the second connector 2 is pulled out of the first waterway 11.

[0050] As an optional embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a third limiting part 12 is provided on the inner wall of the first waterway 11. The second end of the second connector 2 is limited and engaged with the third limiting part 12 in the direction of insertion into the first waterway 11. That is, when the second end of the first connector 1 is inserted into the first waterway 11 a specified distance, the second end of the second connector 2 is limited by the third limiting part 12 and cannot be inserted further.

[0051] Specifically, when it is necessary to connect the first connector 1 and the second connector 2, the second end of the second connector 2 is inserted into the first waterway 11 from the second end of the first connector 1. This continues until the second end of the second connector 2 abuts against the third limiting part 12, at which point the third limiting part 12 restricts further insertion of the second connector 2. Then, the connector 3 slides along the outer wall of the second connector 2 close to the first connector 1 until it contacts the second end of the second connector 2. The connector 3 is then rotated, causing it to rotate around the outer wall of the second connector 2, gradually tightening the connector 3 around the second end of the first connector 1. Rotation of the connector 3 stops when the first limiting part 31 abuts against the side of the second limiting part 22 away from the first connector 1. At this point, the first limiting part 31 presses firmly against the second limiting part 22, pressing the second connector 2 against the third limiting part 12, further increasing stability.

[0052] The third limiting part 12 can be a step set on the inner wall of the first waterway 11.

[0053] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the water pipe connector also includes a sealing element 23, which is connected to the outer wall of the second connector portion 2. When the second connector portion 2 is inserted into the first water channel 11, the sealing element 23 abuts against the inner wall of the first water channel 11, thereby sealing the second connector portion 2 with the inner wall of the first water channel 11, enhancing the sealing between the first connector portion 2 and the inner wall of the first water channel 11, and preventing water from leaking out from between the second connector portion 2 and the inner wall of the first water channel 11.

[0054] The sealing element 23 can be a sealing ring. An annular groove is formed on the outer wall of the second connector 2, and the sealing ring is placed in the annular groove, so that part of the sealing ring extends out of the annular groove. When the second connector 2 is inserted into the first water channel 11, the part of the sealing ring extending out of the annular groove abuts against the inner wall of the first water channel 11, at which time the sealing ring plays a sealing role between the second connector 2 and the inner wall of the first water channel 11.

[0055] As an optional embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first end of the second connector 2 is provided with a pagoda-type connector 24, and the water pipe 6 is sleeved and connected to the pagoda-type connector 24. The pagoda-type connector 24, also known as a pagoda joint, is a connector used for quick connection of hydraulic oil circuits and pneumatic pipelines. Its outer wall is provided with multiple barbed protrusions forming a pagoda shape. After the water pipe 6 is sleeved, each barbed protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the water pipe 6, increasing the friction and making the connection of the water pipe 6 more secure.

[0056] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the water pipe connector also includes a clamp 4. After the water pipe 6 is fitted onto the pagoda-type connector 24, the clamp 4 is fitted onto the outer wall of the water pipe 6 and tightened, so that the clamp 4 tightens the water pipe 6 onto the pagoda-type connector 24, further increasing the stability of the connection between the water pipe 6 and the pagoda-type connector 24.

[0057] If the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are integrated, when it is necessary to shut off the water pipe 6 for maintenance, the clamp 4 needs to be removed, and then the water pipe 6 needs to be removed from the pagoda-type connector 24. After maintenance, the water pipe 6 needs to be fitted onto the pagoda-type connector 24 and then tightened with the clamp 4. Thus, after multiple maintenance visits, the clamp 4 can easily damage the water pipe 6 due to repeated disassembly and reassembly, leading to its destruction.

[0058] However, since the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are detachable, when it is necessary to shut off the water supply to the water pipe 6 for maintenance, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 can be detached without removing the water pipe 6 from the pagoda-type connector 24, thus eliminating the need to remove the clamp 4. This avoids damage to the water pipe 6 caused by installing the clamp 4 backwards.

[0059] As an optional embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a connecting thread 14 is provided on the outer wall of the first end of the first connector 1.

[0060] A through hole communicating with the interior of the water tank 5 can be provided on the water tank 5, and a thread matching the connecting thread 14 is provided on the inner wall of the through hole. At this time, the first end of the first connector 1 can be screwed into the through hole by means of threaded connection, so that the first connector 1 is connected to the water tank 5, and the first water channel 11 communicates with the interior of the water tank 5.

[0061] In a further embodiment, a fourth limiting part 15 is provided on the outer wall of the first connector 1. The fourth limiting part 15 is engaged with the outer wall of the water tank 5 in the direction in which the first connector 1 is screwed into the water tank 5.

[0062] Thus, after the first connector 1 is screwed into the through hole of the water tank 5 a certain distance, the fourth limiting part 15 abuts against the outer wall of the water tank 5, preventing the first connector 1 from being screwed in further. At this point, it can be determined that the first connector 1 is installed in place, making installation more convenient.

[0063] According to embodiments of this application, another aspect also provides a water supply device, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the device includes a water tank 5 and any of the above water pipe connectors, wherein the first end of the first connector 1 of the water pipe connector is connected to the water tank 5, and the second end of the second connector 2 of the water pipe connector is used to connect to the water pipe 6 of the water-using equipment for taking water.

[0064] In use, the water pipe 6 for drawing water from the water-using equipment is connected to the second end of the second connector 2, allowing the equipment to draw water from the water tank 5 sequentially through the water pipe 6, the second water channel 21, and the first water channel 11. For maintenance, the second connector 2 is disconnected from the first connector 1, thus breaking the connection between the second water channel 21 and the first water channel 11. After maintenance, the second connector 2 is reconnected to the first connector 1, restoring the connection between the second water channel 21 and the first water channel 11.

[0065] This design eliminates the need to disassemble and reassemble the water pipe 6 with the second connector 2, thus preventing damage to the water pipe 6 during repeated disassembly and reassembly.

[0066] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A water pipe connector, characterized in that, include: The first connector (1) is provided with a first water channel (11) through it. The first end of the first connector (1) is used to connect with the water tank (5) so that the first water channel (11) communicates with the inside of the water tank (5). The second connector (2) has a second water channel (21) extending through it. The first end of the second connector (2) is used to connect with the water pipe (6) so that the second water channel (21) is connected to the water pipe (6). The second end of the first connector (1) and the second end of the second connector (2) are detachably connected so that the first waterway (11) communicates with the second waterway (21).

2. The water pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A connector (3) is slidably fitted onto the outer wall of the second connector portion (2). The connector (3) is provided with a first limiting part (31), and the outer wall of the second connector portion (2) is provided with a second limiting part (22). In the direction from the first end to the second end of the second connector portion (2), the first limiting part (31) and the second limiting part (22) are mutually limiting and engaged. The connector (3) is detachably connected to the first connector (1), and the second end of the first connector (1) is inserted into the first waterway (11) so that the first waterway (11) is connected to the second waterway (21).

3. The water pipe connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (3) is provided with an internal thread (32), and the second end of the first connector (1) is provided with an external thread (13) that matches the internal thread (32).

4. The water pipe connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, A third limiting part (12) is provided on the inner wall of the first waterway (11). In the direction in which the second end of the first connector (1) is inserted into the first waterway (11), the second end of the first connector (1) is limited and engaged with the third limiting part (12).

5. The water pipe connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing element (23) is disposed on the outer wall of the second connector (2). When the first connector (1) is inserted into the first water channel (11), the sealing element (23) abuts against the inner wall of the first water channel (11).

6. The water pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the second connector (2) is provided with a pagoda-type connector (24), which is used to connect a water pipe (6).

7. The water pipe connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The clamp (4) is used to tighten the water pipe (6) onto the pagoda-type connector (24) when the water pipe (6) is connected to the pagoda-type connector (24).

8. The water pipe connector according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first end of the first connector (1) is provided with a connecting thread (14) so ​​that the first connector (1) can be screwed onto the water tank (5).

9. The water pipe connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, A fourth limiting part (15) is provided on the outer wall of the first connector (1). In the direction in which the first connector (1) is screwed into the water tank (5), the fourth limiting part (15) is matched with the outer wall of the water tank (5).

10. A water supply device, characterized in that, Includes a water tank (5) and a water pipe connector as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the first end of the first connector portion (1) of the water pipe connector is connected to the water tank (5).

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