Three-way connector with adjustable direction

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipelines, and discloses a direction-adjustable three-way connector which comprises a three-way head, a plurality of extrusion pads are fixedly connected to the outer portion of the three-way head, a plurality of clamping blocks are fixedly connected to the outer portion of the three-way head, a plurality of rotating sleeves are rotatably connected to the outer portion of the three-way head, and two limiting plates are slidably connected to the inner portions of the rotating sleeves. The ends, far away from each other, of the two limiting plates are fixedly connected with sliding blocks, the ends, close to each other, of the two limiting plates are fixedly connected with a plurality of springs, the tops of the limiting plates are fixedly connected with pull rods, and the three sides of the interior of the tee joint are fixedly connected with sealing gaskets. And the right side in the three-way head is in threaded connection with an adjusting assembly for controlling water flow. According to the utility model, the installation and maintenance efficiency of the pipeline can be greatly improved, complex layout can be flexibly adapted, space utilization is optimized, sealing and leakage prevention are realized, medium loss and environmental pollution are avoided, and personnel safety and normal operation of equipment are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline technology, and in particular to a directional adjustable tee connector. Background Technology

[0002] A tee fitting is a pipe fitting used to connect three pipes. It allows fluid to flow, distribute, or merge between pipes in different directions. Adjustable tees further enhance this capability, adapting to complex pipe layouts, improving installation convenience and space utilization, and are widely used in water supply and drainage, HVAC, and other fields.

[0003] Chinese patent CN221857895U discloses a tee connector, the key technical points of which include a main pipe and branch pipes with connecting tubes, and each of the three connecting pipes is provided with a telescopic joint; the telescopic joint includes a telescopic tube slidably disposed in the connecting pipe, the telescopic tube being made of the same material as the main pipe and having threads on its surface, a sealing piston being provided on the outer side of one end of the telescopic tube located inside the connecting pipe and sealingly fitting against the inner wall of the connecting pipe, and a nut being rotatably disposed on the end of the connecting tube away from the main pipe.

[0004] However, this technical solution is difficult to fit complex layouts during pipeline installation, increasing construction difficulty and time, raising labor costs, and requiring the removal of a large number of pipelines for later maintenance and modification, affecting normal use and causing greater economic losses and resource waste. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a directional adjustable tee connector. A rotating sleeve can drive a locking block to rotate, allowing the locking block to engage with a compression pad during operation. Furthermore, pressing and pulling can move a limiting plate, which in turn compresses a spring, causing the slider to retract. This allows the tee connector to separate from the water pipe, significantly improving installation convenience. It also allows for the rotation of the tee head and provides a seal during installation to prevent leakage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An adjustable tee connector includes a tee head, multiple compression pads fixedly connected to the outside of the tee head, multiple locking blocks fixedly connected to the outside of the tee head, multiple rotating sleeves rotatably connected to the outside of the tee head, two limiting plates slidably connected inside the rotating sleeves, sliders fixedly connected to the far ends of the two limiting plates, multiple springs fixedly connected to the near ends of the two limiting plates, a pull rod fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plates, sealing gaskets fixedly connected to the three sides inside the tee head, and a water flow control adjustment component threadedly connected to the right side inside the tee head.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The adjusting assembly includes a bolt, the external thread of which is connected to the right side of the tee, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the bolt, and a mating washer is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bolt.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The top of the inside of the tee head is fixedly connected to an upper stabilizing block, and the bottom of the inside of the tee head is fixedly connected to a lower fixing block.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] Both the upper stabilizing block and the lower fixing block have flow ports at their respective ends, and the bottom of the mating pad contacts the top of the flow port.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] A water pipe is slidably connected to the outside of multiple sliders, and the water pipe is made of plastic;

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The external of the tee head is fixedly connected to a protective shell, and the protective shell is made of metal.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The two sliders are slidably connected to the inside of the rotating sleeve, and the two pull rods are slidably connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] The outer surface of the sealing gasket is in contact with the inside of the water pipe, and the water pipe is made of rubber.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. In this utility model, two pull rods are pushed to move. When the pull rods move, they can drive the limiting plate to move. When the limiting plate moves, it can compress the spring. This can greatly improve the efficiency of pipeline installation and maintenance, and can also flexibly adapt to complex layouts, optimize space utilization, seal to prevent leakage, avoid media loss and environmental pollution, and ensure personnel safety and normal equipment operation.

[0024] 2. In this utility model, when the handle rotates, it can drive the bolt to rotate. When the bolt rotates, it can drive the mating pad to descend. At the same time, when the bolt descends, the mating pad can contact the top of the upper stabilizing block and the lower fixing block, thus achieving precise flow control to meet the needs of different scenarios, such as water saving or adapting to the operation of specific equipment, limiting the flow to only two pipes, allocating resources as needed, avoiding unnecessary losses, and improving resource utilization efficiency.

[0025] In summary, this utility model has the advantages of convenient installation and sealing, adjustable flow rate when using a tee connector, and resource allocation as needed to avoid unnecessary losses. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the card block of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting plate of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mating pad of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower fixing block of this utility model.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. T-joint; 2. Rotary sleeve; 3. Slider; 4. Sealing gasket; 5. Water pipe; 6. Clamping block; 7. Compression pad; 8. Turning handle; 9. Bolt; 10. Connecting gasket; 11. Upper stabilizing block; 12. Lower fixing block; 13. Flow port; 14. Protective shell; 15. Limiting plate; 16. Spring; 17. Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0035] Furthermore, 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 indicated technical features. 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, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Example

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a directional adjustable tee connector: a directional adjustable tee connector includes a tee head 1, which is a device for diverting water sources. Multiple compression pads 7 are fixedly connected to the outside of the tee head 1, achieving a positioning effect. Multiple locking blocks 6 are also fixedly connected to the outside of the tee head 1, engaging with the compression pads 7 to secure the tee head 1. Multiple rotating sleeves 2 are rotatably connected to the outside of the tee head 1, allowing rotation on one side of the tee head 1. Two limiting plates 15 are slidably connected inside the rotating sleeves 2, allowing manual movement within the sleeves. A slider 3 is fixedly connected to the distal end of each limiting plate 15. When the limiting plate 15 is in a certain position... During the movement, the slider 3 can be moved. The two sliders 3 are slidably connected to the inside of the rotating sleeve 2. The rotating sleeve 2 can restrict the position of the sliders 3. Multiple springs 16 are fixedly connected to the near ends of the two limiting plates 15. When the limiting plate 15 moves, it can compress the springs 16, causing the springs 16 to deform and generate potential energy. A pull rod 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate 15. By moving the pull rod 17, the limiting plate 15 can be moved. The two pull rods 17 are slidably connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve 2. The rotating sleeve 2 can restrict the position of the pull rods 17. Sealing gaskets 4 are fixedly connected to the three sides inside the tee head 1. The sealing gaskets 4 can prevent the water inside the tee head 1 from leaking out.

[0037] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The right side of the tee head 1 is threaded with an adjustment component for controlling water flow. The adjustment component includes a bolt 9, which can move up and down inside the tee head 1. The bolt 9 is threaded externally to the right side of the tee head 1. A handle 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the bolt 9; rotating the handle 8 moves the bolt 9. A mating pad 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bolt 9; as the bolt 9 descends, it moves the mating pad 10. An upper stabilizing block 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the tee head 1, and a lower fixing block 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom. The upper stabilizing block 11 and the lower fixing block 12 restrict the water flow inside the device. Both the 11 and the lower fixed block 12 have flow ports 13 at their adjacent ends, allowing water to pass through. The bottom of the mating pad 10 contacts the top of the flow port 13, and the mating pad 10 can squeeze the flow port 13 to prevent water from passing through it, thereby limiting the flow of water and allowing water to flow in specific situations. Multiple sliders 3 are externally connected to water pipes 5, which are the main components for transmitting water. The outside of the sealing gasket 4 contacts the inside of the water pipe 5. The water pipe 5 is made of rubber and plastic. The tee head 1 is externally fixedly connected to a protective shell 14, which protects the tee head 1. The protective shell 14 is made of metal.

[0038] Work steps

[0039] Step 1: When adjusting the orientation of the tee head 1, firstly, rotate the rotating sleeve 2. During the rotation of the rotating sleeve 2, it can drive the externally fixed locking block 6 and the squeezing pad 7 to move. When the locking block 6 and the squeezing pad 7 separate from each other, they will not be in a locked state. Next, push the pull rod 17 to move it. During the movement of the pull rod 17, it can drive the limiting plate 15 to move. During the movement of the limiting plate 15, it can compress the spring 16 to deform, thereby causing the spring 16 to generate potential energy. During the contraction of the limiting plate 15, it can drive the two sliders 3 to move. Through the contraction of the two rotating sleeves 2, the rotating sleeves 2 can be disengaged from the end of the tee head 1 and the water pipe 5, thereby adjusting the orientation of the tee head 1.

[0040] When installing the tee head 1, first adjust its position. Then, move the two pull rods 17. As the pull rods 17 move, they can move the limiting plate 15. As the limiting plate 15 moves, it can compress the spring 16, causing the slider 3 to retract into the rotating sleeve 2. Align the outside of the tee head 1 with the side of the water pipe 5. Then, release the two pull rods 17. The spring 16 can push the limiting plate 15, allowing the slider 3 to enter the tee head 1 and the water pipe 5 for positioning. Then, rotate the rotating sleeve 2. As the rotating sleeve 2 rotates, it can rotate the externally fixed locking block 6, causing the locking block 6 to engage with the compression pad 7, thus achieving a fixing effect. The sealing gasket 4 can prevent leakage at the connection between the tee head 1 and the water pipe 5.

[0041] Step 2: When it is necessary to adjust the water flow inside the tee 1, or when only two pipes are needed, turn the handle 8. As the handle 8 rotates, it drives the bolt 9 to rotate. As the bolt 9 rotates, it drives the mating pad 10 to descend. At the same time, as the bolt 9 descends, the mating pad 10 can contact the top of the upper stabilizing block 11 and the lower fixing block 12. By moving the mating pad 10 downward, the water flow can be controlled. By tightly fitting the mating pad 10 to the top of the flow port 13, water cannot pass through the inside of the flow port 13, thus eliminating a water path and saving water.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A directionally adjustable tee joint comprising a tee head (1), characterized in that, The outer part of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of extrusion pads (7), the outer part of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of clamping blocks (6), the outer part of the tee head (1) is rotatably connected with a plurality of rotating sleeves (2), the inner part of the rotating sleeve (2) is slidably connected with two limiting plates (15), the far ends of the two limiting plates (15) are fixedly connected with sliding blocks (3), the proximal ends of the two limiting plates (15) are fixedly connected with a plurality of springs (16), the top of the limiting plate (15) is fixedly connected with a pull rod (17), the inner part of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with a sealing pad (4) on three sides, and the inner right side of the tee head (1) is threadedly connected with an adjusting assembly for controlling water flow.

2. A directionally adjustable tee joint as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that, The adjusting assembly comprises a bolt (9), the outer part of the bolt (9) is threadedly connected to the right side of the tee head (1), the top of the bolt (9) is fixedly connected with a rotating handle (8), and the bottom of the bolt (9) is fixedly connected with a butt joint pad (10).

3. A directionally adjustable tee joint as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that, The inner top end of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with an upper stabilizing block (11), and the inner bottom end of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with a lower fixed block (12).

4. A directionally adjustable tee joint as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that, The proximal ends of the upper stabilizing block (11) and the lower fixed block (12) are both provided with a flow-through opening (13), and the bottom of the butt joint pad (10) is in contact with the top of the flow-through opening (13).

5. A directionally adjustable tee joint as defined in claim 1, wherein, The outer part of the plurality of sliding blocks (3) is slidably connected with a water pipe (5), and the material of the water pipe (5) is plastic.

6. A directionally adjustable tee joint as defined in claim 1, wherein, The outer part of the tee head (1) is fixedly connected with a protective shell (14), and the material of the protective shell (14) is metal.

7. A directionally adjustable tee joint as defined in claim 1, wherein, The outer parts of the two sliding blocks (3) are slidably connected to the inner part of the rotating sleeve (2), and the outer parts of the two pull rods (17) are slidably connected to the outer part of the rotating sleeve (2).

8. A directionally adjustable tee joint as defined in claim 5, wherein, The outer part of the sealing pad (4) is in contact with the inner part of the water pipe (5), and the material of the water pipe (5) is rubber.

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