Low-torque efficient three-way valve
By using a fixed and rotating design of a cylindrical core and a sealing column, combined with lubricating oil, the problem of high friction in existing three-way valves is solved, enabling low-torque operation and reducing the difficulty of manual operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520206559.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-10
AI Technical Summary
In existing three-way valve designs, the contact surface between the valve core and the valve seat uses a simple movable sealing structure, which results in high friction and increases the difficulty of operation for the operator, especially when the valve size is large or the fluid pressure is high.
It adopts a cylindrical core design, combined with a sealing port and operating components. The sealing column and the conduction column are fixed and rotated to reduce frictional torque. Lubricating oil is added between the sealing column and the sealing port to further reduce friction.
By uniformly distributing contact force and optimizing the force transmission path, the difficulty of operation for the operator is reduced, the additional torque load caused by uneven friction is reduced, and the torque requirement for manual operation is reduced.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a low torque type high -efficient three -way valve. BACKGROUND
[0002] Three -way valve is the control part in fluid delivery system, has the functions such as cut -off, regulation, flow guide, prevent backflow, pressure stabilization, shunt or overflow.
[0003] In the design of the existing three -way valve, the contact surface between the valve core and the valve seat often adopts simple movable sealing structure design, resulting in greater friction when the valve core rotates. This high friction directly translates into higher operating torque, so the operator needs to use more force to adjust the valve switch, especially in the case of larger valve size or higher fluid pressure. High torque operation not only increases the difficulty of manual operation.
[0004] Therefore, how to design a low torque type three -way valve is a problem to be solved. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model discloses a low torque type high -efficient three -way valve, through the design of the cylindrical core, cooperate sealing mouth, reduce the operating moment of operator while reaching the effect of three -way, and the utility model discloses a purpose is realized like this:
[0006] The utility model relates to a low torque type high -efficient three -way valve, including the valve body, the first pipe is installed in the middle part intercommunication of valve body, the second pipe is installed in the one side intercommunication of valve body, the third pipe is installed in the other side intercommunication of valve body, the first pipe, second pipe and third pipe all with valve body vertical arrangement, be equipped with sealing mouth and water inlet in the valve body, sealing mouth and water inlet intercommunication, rotating installation has operating assembly in sealing mouth, operating assembly includes operating rod, sealing column, lead -through column and lead -through hole, lead -through column rotates and installs in sealing mouth, sealing column rotates and is connected in sealing mouth, sealing column with lead -through column fixed, operating rod with sealing column fixed, lead -through hole is located in one side of lead -through column, water inlet is in order with third pipe and second pipe intercommunication after operating assembly rotates.
[0007] Further, the lower side of the first pipe, the second pipe and the third pipe is provided with a plug.
[0008] Further, the radius of the sealing column is twice the radius of the lead -through column.
[0009] Further, the first pipe, the second pipe and the third pipe are arranged in parallel.
[0010] Further, the sealing column and the sealing mouth are provided with lubricating oil at the clamping position.
[0011] Further, the material of the sealing post is ceramic.
[0012] Further, the material of the valve body is aluminum alloy.
[0013] Further, the material of the inside of the sealing port is ceramic.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: because the sealing post is fixed with the lead-through post and rotates coordinately, the contact force between the sealing post and the sealing port is evenly distributed in the whole operation process, the uneven torque phenomenon caused by local friction increase is avoided, the force transmission path is optimized, the additional torque load caused by uneven friction is reduced, and the difficulty of manual operation is reduced; the design of the utility model can also add lubricating oil between the sealing post and the sealing port to further reduce the friction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional perspective view of a low-torque high-efficiency three-way valve.
[0016] Figure 2 It is a front view of a low-torque high-efficiency three-way valve.
[0017] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 It is a sectional view along A-A.
[0018] Figure 4 It is a top view of a low-torque high-efficiency three-way valve.
[0019] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 It is a sectional view along B-B.
[0020] In the figure: 1, water inlet, 2, first through pipe, 3, second through pipe, 4, third through pipe, 5, installation plug, 6, valve body, 7, operation assembly, 8, operation rod, 9, sealing port, 10, sealing post, 11, lead-through hole, 12, lead-through post. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to deepen the understanding of the utility model, the utility model will be further described in combination with examples and drawings below, and the examples are only used to explain the utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.
[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-5This utility model relates to a low-torque, high-efficiency three-way valve, comprising a valve body 6, a first through pipe 2 connected to the middle of the valve body 6, a second through pipe 3 connected to one side of the valve body 6, and a third through pipe 4 connected to the other side of the valve body 6. The first through pipe 2, the second through pipe 3, and the third through pipe 4 are all arranged perpendicularly to the valve body 6. The valve body 6 has a sealing port 9 and a water inlet 1, which are interconnected. An operating component 7 is rotatably installed in the sealing port 9. The operating component 7 includes an operating rod 8, a sealing column 10, a guide column 12, and a guide hole 11. The guide column 12 is rotatably installed in the sealing port 9, and the sealing column 10 is rotatably snapped into the sealing port 9. The sealing column 10 and the guide column 12 are fixed. The operating rod 8 is fixed to the sealing column 10. The guide hole 11 is located on one side of the guide column 12. The water inlet 1 is connected to the third through pipe 4 and the second through pipe 3 in sequence after the operating component 7 rotates.
[0023] Specifically, the valve body 6, as the main structure of the three-way valve, is used to support and connect the various pipes of the valve; the first pipe 2, the second pipe 3, and the third pipe 4 are all connected to the inlet 1 without the operating component 7; the sealing port 9 has a hole with a slightly larger radius for engaging the guide post 12; one end of the guide hole 11 is located on the cylindrical top surface of the guide post 12, and the other end of the guide hole 11 is located on the side of the guide post 12; when this valve is in use, the water flow is constant through the first pipe 2, and the opening and closing of the second pipe 3 and the third pipe 4 are controlled by the operating component 7, such as... Figure 5 As shown, when the through hole 11 corresponds to the second through pipe 3, the second through pipe 3 is connected to the inlet 1. When the through hole 11 corresponds to the third through pipe 4, the third through pipe 4 is connected to the inlet 1. When the through hole 11 is facing upward, only the first through pipe 2 is connected to the inlet 1. At this time, the water pressure acts on the through column 12 and is then transmitted to the sealing column 10. With this design, the friction force during rotation is concentrated at the sealing column 10 and the sealing port 9, which reduces the friction force and the operating torque of the operating component 7. This design also allows lubricating oil to be added between the sealing column 10 and the sealing port 9 to further reduce the friction force. However, ordinary three-way valves cannot add lubricating oil due to their structure.
[0024] For ease of installation, the lower sides of the first connecting pipe 2, the second connecting pipe 3, and the third connecting pipe 4 are all equipped with installation plugs 5. To achieve a better sealing effect, the radius of the sealing column 10 is twice that of the conducting column 12. The first connecting pipe 2, the second connecting pipe 3, and the third connecting pipe 4 are arranged parallel to each other. Lubricating oil is provided at the snap-fit point between the sealing column 10 and the sealing port 9 to provide additional lubrication, while increasing the sealing performance, reducing friction, and further reducing the operating torque. The lubricating oil can be PTFE lubricating oil. The sealing column 10 is made of ceramic, the valve body 6 is made of aluminum alloy, and the inner side of the sealing port 9 is made of ceramic. The use of these materials further reduces friction and reduces the torque required when operating the components 7.
[0025] Finally, it is pointed out that the above embodiments are only to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not limiting. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the present application. The present application should be covered in the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A low torque type high efficiency three-way valve characterized by, The utility model provides a valve body, the middle part of valve body is connected with first pipe, one side of valve body is connected with second pipe, the other side of valve body is connected with third pipe, first pipe, second pipe and third pipe are perpendicular to valve body, the inside of valve body is equipped with sealing mouth and water inlet, sealing mouth and water inlet are connected with each other, the inside of sealing mouth is rotatably equipped with operating assembly, operating assembly includes operating rod, sealing column, lead -through column and lead -through hole, lead -through column is rotatably equipped in sealing mouth, sealing column is rotatably connected in sealing mouth, sealing column is fixed with lead -through column, operating rod is fixed with sealing column, lead -through hole is equipped in one side of lead -through column, water inlet is connected with third pipe and second pipe in proper order after rotating operating assembly.
2. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The lower side of the first pipe, the second pipe and the third pipe is equipped with an installation plug.
3. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The radius of the sealing column is twice the radius of the lead-through column.
4. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The first pipe, the second pipe and the third pipe are arranged in parallel.
5. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The joint between the sealing column and the sealing mouth is equipped with lubricating oil.
6. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 5, wherein The sealing column is made of ceramic.
7. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The valve body is made of aluminum alloy.
8. The low torque high efficiency three-way valve according to claim 1, wherein The inside of the sealing mouth is made of ceramic.