Gas valve

By introducing an adapter and installation guide structure on the gas valve, the problem of troublesome installation of the gas valve ignition switch is solved, achieving efficient, precise assembly and stability, and reducing costs.

CN223754737UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02ZHONGSHAN FURUND GAS APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520015960.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-03
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-03

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Technical Problem

The ignition switch of the existing gas valve is difficult to install, has low assembly efficiency, and is difficult to align with the threaded hole and mounting hole.

Method used

An adapter and mounting guide structure are used. The switch assembly is precisely positioned on the valve body through the positioning structure, the hole alignment is achieved through the mounting fit structure, and the connector is used for fixation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency and precision of switch components, reduces labor costs, and enhances the stability and safety of installation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gas valve which comprises a valve main body, a switch assembly and an adapter seat, the valve main body is provided with a control shaft capable of moving axially, the adapter seat is provided with a positioning structure capable of positioning the switch assembly, and an installation matching structure is arranged between the switch assembly and the valve main body. A mounting guide structure is arranged between the adapter seat and the valve body, the switch assembly can be arranged on the adapter seat and positioned by the positioning structure, and the adapter seat can move to the position matched with the valve body through the mounting guide structure and enables a mounting matching structure between the switch assembly and the valve body to be in the matching position. When the adapter is installed in the valve body, the adapter is accurately installed in the valve body through the installation guiding structure, the switch assembly and the valve body are located at the matched position where the switch assembly and the valve body can be assembled and fixed, and at the moment, the switch assembly and the valve body can be assembled and fixed through set connecting pieces such as screws, plug pins and buckles. Therefore, the assembling efficiency of the switch assembly is improved, and the assembling precision is high.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to gas equipment technical field, especially a gas valve. BACKGROUND

[0002] The ignition switch of the gas valve is generally a contact switch, when the presser bar is pushed forward, the end surface of the presser bar contacts the contact switch of the ignition device, thereby triggering the ignition device to ignite the gas; the ignition switch is a standard contact switch, generally a reserved mounting hole, the current gas valve generally has a threaded hole and a mounting platform for mounting the ignition switch, when assembling, the screw passes through the mounting hole on the ignition switch and is connected to the threaded hole, thereby completing the installation of the ignition switch, but since the ignition switch is generally a contact switch, the structure is small, and the installation position of the gas valve is limited, the mounting hole on the ignition switch is difficult to align with the threaded hole for installation, making the installation of the ignition switch more troublesome and the assembly efficiency lower. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses at least one of the technical problems in the prior art is solved, and therefore the utility model provides a gas valve, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the switch assembly.

[0004] The gas valve according to the first aspect of the utility model, comprising valve body, switch assembly and adapter seat, the valve body is equipped with the control shaft that can move axially, the control shaft is provided with control part, the switch assembly is provided with trigger part corresponding with the control part, the adapter seat is provided with the positioning structure that can position the switch assembly, the installation cooperation structure is arranged between the switch assembly and the valve body, the installation guide structure is arranged between the adapter seat and the valve body, the switch assembly can be placed in the adapter seat and positioned by the positioning structure, the adapter seat can be moved to the position matched with the valve body through the installation guide structure and make the installation cooperation structure between the switch assembly and the valve body be in the cooperation position.

[0005] The gas valve according to the utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: the switch assembly is placed in the adapter seat through the positioning structure, the adapter seat is accurately installed into the valve body through the installation guide structure when being installed into the valve body, and the switch assembly and the valve body are in the cooperation position that can be assembled and fixed, at this time, the switch assembly and the valve body can be assembled and fixed through the set connecting piece, such as screw, bolt, buckle, etc., thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the switch assembly and improving the assembly precision.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present application, the installation matching structure is a through hole arranged on the switch assembly and a threaded hole arranged on the valve body, and the through hole is aligned with the threaded hole when the installation matching structure is in the matching position.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the adapter seat is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the through hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the installation guiding structure comprises a receiving table arranged on the valve body and a guide groove arranged on the adapter seat, and the receiving table can be slidably matched with the guide groove.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the guide groove is arranged below the adapter seat, and the lower side of the guide groove is an open structure, so that the guide groove can be moved from top to bottom to be matched with the receiving table and can be slidably matched with the receiving table.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the positioning structure comprises a surrounding plate arranged on the adapter seat and corresponding to the outer contour of the switch assembly.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the surrounding plate is arranged on the upper part of the adapter seat and extends upward, and a positioning groove with an upward opening is formed between the surrounding plate and the upper end surface of the adapter seat, and the switch assembly can be loaded into the positioning groove from top to bottom.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, one side of the positioning groove facing the valve body is an open structure, so that the switch assembly can be laterally loaded into the positioning groove, and the trigger part can be exposed to a position corresponding to the control part.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the side wall of the positioning groove is provided with a notch capable of allowing the wiring foot of the switch assembly to protrude.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the adapter seat is an integrally formed structure by injection molding.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the adapter seat is an insulating part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the gas valve of the embodiments of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 Figure 1 is a schematic exploded view of a gas valve according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of a gas valve according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a switch assembly of a gas valve according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present application (top view);

[0022] Figure 6 Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of an adapter according to another embodiment of the present application (bottom view).

[0023] Reference signs:

[0024] Valve body 100, threaded hole 101, control shaft 110, control portion 111, receiving platform 120;

[0025] Switch assembly 200, through hole 201, trigger portion 210, wiring leg 220;

[0026] Adapter 300, guide slot 301, connecting hole 302, positioning slot 303, notch 304, surrounding plate 310, screw 400. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that, if there is a description of orientation, for example, the orientation or position relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0029] In the description of the present application, if there is a description of first, second, etc. for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, it cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying indicating the number of technical features indicated or implying the sequence of technical features indicated.

[0030] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting should be understood broadly, and the skilled in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model according to the specific content of the technical scheme.

[0031] Reference is made below Figures 1 to 6 The gas valve according to the utility model embodiment is described.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 4 The gas valve according to the utility model embodiment is described.The gas valve according to the utility model embodiment comprises a valve body 100, a switch assembly 200 and an adapter seat 300, the valve body 100 is configured with a control shaft 110 which can move axially, the control shaft 110 is provided with a control part 111, the switch assembly 200 is provided with a trigger part 210 corresponding to the control part 111, the adapter seat 300 is provided with a positioning structure capable of positioning the switch assembly 200, the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 are provided with mounting cooperation structures, the adapter seat 300 and the valve body 100 are provided with mounting guide structures, the switch assembly 200 can be placed in the adapter seat 300 and positioned by the positioning structure, the adapter seat 300 can be moved to a position matched with the valve body 100 through the mounting guide structures and make the mounting cooperation structures between the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 be in the cooperation position.

[0033] The switch assembly 200 is placed in the adapter seat 300 through the positioning structure, when the adapter seat 300 is loaded into the valve body 100, it is accurately loaded into the valve body 100 through the mounting guide structures, and the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 are in the cooperation position capable of being assembled and fixed, at this time, the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 can be assembled and fixed through the set connecting pieces such as screws, bolts, buckles and the like, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the switch assembly 200, and the assembly precision is high.

[0034] Specifically, the switch assembly 200 is generally a contact switch, adopts a conventional standard part, and after the adapter seat 300 is configured, the switch assembly 200 can be positioned to the set position on the adapter seat 300, and the adapter seat 300 has the mounting guide structure matched with the structure on the valve body 100, so that the adapter seat 300 can be accurately loaded into the set position of the valve body 100, so that the mounting cooperation structures between the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 are in the cooperation position, such as hole alignment, buckle alignment and the like, thereby facilitating the mounting mechanism (such as screws, bolts, buckles and the like) to connect the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100, improving the installation efficiency of the switch assembly 200, and having good installation precision.

[0035] As Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the control part 111 is a convex ring provided on the control shaft 110. When the control shaft 110 moves axially, the convex ring can push the trigger part 210 of the switch assembly 200, thereby triggering the switch assembly 200.

[0036] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the control unit 111 is a boss, fan-shaped protrusion, etc. provided on the control shaft 110, which can also satisfy the triggering of the triggering unit 210 of the switch assembly 200.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the mounting and mating structure is a through hole 201 provided in the switch assembly 200 and a threaded hole 101 provided in the valve body 100. When the mounting and mating structure is in the mating position, the through hole 201 and the threaded hole 101 are aligned, so that the screw 400 can pass through the through hole 201 and connect to the threaded hole 101, thereby completing the installation and fixing of the switch assembly 200.

[0038] Specifically, the threaded hole 101 is located on the receiving platform 120.

[0039] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the mounting and mating structure may also be a pin hole or a snap-fit ​​structure. When the mounting and mating structure is in the mating position, the pin hole is aligned or the snap-fit ​​structure is in the snap-fit ​​position.

[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the adapter 300 is provided with a connecting hole 302 corresponding to the through hole 201. The screw 400 passes through the through hole 201 and the connecting hole 302 and is connected to the threaded hole 101, thereby completing the installation and fixing of the switch assembly 200.

[0041] Specifically, after the switch assembly 200 is placed on the adapter 300 and positioned by the positioning structure, the connecting hole 302 is aligned with the through hole 201. When the adapter 300, on which the switch assembly 200 is placed, is installed into the set position of the valve body 100 by the installation guide structure, the three holes 302, 201 and 101 are aligned. After the screw 400 is inserted and tightened, the installation of the switch assembly 200 is completed, and the adapter 300 is also secured together to improve the stability of the installation of the switch assembly 200.

[0042] In some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of adapter seat 300 is provided with rubber pad to improve the stability of switch assembly 200 during installation, and sliding is not prone to occur, and after adapter seat 300 is fastened together, switch assembly 200 and adapter seat 300 compress rubber pad, which not only can improve the stability of switch assembly 200 during installation, but also can reduce the damage of switch assembly 200.

[0043] Further, the rubber pad can also play the effect of insulation and electrical isolation, improving the safety of gas valve use.

[0044] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 6 In some embodiments of the utility model, the installation guide structure includes the receiving table 120 provided on the valve body 100 and the guide groove 301 provided on the adapter seat 300, and the receiving table 120 and the guide groove 301 can be slidably matched. Through the cooperation of the receiving table 120 and the guide groove 301, the adapter seat 300 can be slid to the set position, so that the installation and cooperation structure between the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 is in the cooperation position.

[0045] Specifically, the receiving table 120 is a square structure extending outward from the valve body 100, and the guide groove 301 is a corresponding sliding groove, so that when the guide groove 301 cooperates with the receiving table 120, the adapter seat 300 can move away from or close to the valve body 100. When the adapter seat 300 moves close to the valve body 100 to abut against the adapter seat 300 and the valve body 100 or the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100, the adapter seat 300 is located at the set installation position, and the installation and cooperation structure between the switch assembly 200 and the valve body 100 is in the cooperation position.

[0046] In some embodiments of the utility model, the receiving table 120 is an arrangement platform of the contact switch of the existing gas valve. In the utility model, by setting the adapter seat 300 and the receiving table 120, the quick and accurate assembly of the switch assembly 200 of the existing gas valve can be realized without changing the appearance of the existing gas valve, which has high practicability.

[0047] Specifically, the adapter seat 300 is an integrally formed structure by injection molding, which has simple production process and low cost. After being applied to the existing gas valve, the assembly efficiency of the gas valve and the installation precision of the switch assembly 200 can be greatly improved, the labor cost of assembly can be reduced, and great economic benefits can be brought.

[0048] It is conceived that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the installation guiding structure can also be other structures on the outer contour of the valve tool body 100, such as the laterally open hole position on the valve tool body 100, the adapter seat 300 is provided with a corresponding plug-in part, the laterally open hole position and the plug-in part form the installation guiding structure, and the requirement of guiding the adapter seat 300 to be installed into the set position can also be met.

[0049] It is conceived that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the installation guiding structure can also be the profiled surface on the outer contour of the valve tool body 100 and the adapter seat 300 matched with the outer contour of the valve tool body 100, through the fit of the profiled surface and the outer contour of the valve tool body 100, the position of the adapter seat 300 on the valve tool body 100 is positioned, so that the installation and cooperation structure between the switch assembly 200 and the valve tool body 100 is in the cooperation position.

[0050] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the utility model, the guide groove 301 is arranged below the adapter seat 300, and the lower part and the side of the guide groove 301 are open structures, so that the guide groove 301 can be moved from top to bottom to cooperate with the supporting table 120 and can be laterally slidably cooperated with the supporting table 120, thereby facilitating the adapter seat 300 to be installed into the valve tool body 100.

[0051] Specifically, through the above structure, the adapter seat 300 can be first moved from top to bottom to cooperate with the supporting table 120, and then the adapter seat 300 is laterally slid to the set position, or the adapter seat 300 is directly aligned with the laterally open hole of the supporting table 120 and the guide groove 301, and the adapter seat 300 is pushed into the set position laterally, which can meet the requirement of guiding the adapter seat 300 to be installed into the valve tool body 100, and the installation is convenient and flexible.

[0052] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the utility model, the positioning structure includes the surrounding plate 310 arranged on the adapter seat 300 and corresponding to the outer contour of the switch assembly 200, and the surrounding plate 310 is abutted and cooperated with the outer contour of the switch assembly 200, thereby limiting the position of the switch assembly 200 on the adapter seat 300.

[0053] As shown in Figure 5 , in some embodiments of the utility model, the surrounding plate 310 is arranged at the upper part of the adapter seat 300 and extends upward, the surrounding plate 310 and the upper end surface of the adapter seat 300 form the upwardly open positioning groove 303, and the switch assembly 200 can be installed into the positioning groove 303 from top to bottom.

[0054] It can be understood that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the positioning structure can also be a column arranged on the upper end surface of the adapter 300 and spaced apart along the outer contour of the switch assembly 200, which can also position the switch assembly 200.

[0055] As shown in Figure 5 some embodiments of the utility model, the positioning groove 303 is of an open structure on the side facing the valve body 100, so that the switch assembly 200 can be laterally fitted into the positioning groove 303, and the trigger part 210 can be exposed to a position corresponding to the control part 111, facilitating the installation and application of the switch assembly 200.

[0056] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 some embodiments of the utility model, the side wall of the positioning groove 303 is provided with a notch 304 through which the wiring pin 220 of the switch assembly 200 can extend, facilitating the wiring of the switch assembly 200.

[0057] In some embodiments of the utility model, the adapter is an insulating part that can isolate the switch assembly 200 from the valve body 100, improving safety.

[0058] Specifically, the adapter 300 is made of nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc., and the outer shell of the valve body 100 is generally made of metal material, which is conductive and internally flows combustible gas. By isolating the switch assembly 200 from the valve body 100 through the adapter 300, the electric arc of the switch assembly 200 can be reduced to connect to the valve body 100, improving safety.

[0059] In some embodiments of the utility model, the adapter 300 is an integrally formed structure by injection molding, which is convenient for production and processing and has low cost.

[0060] Specifically, the adapter 300 includes a middle plate, a surrounding plate 310 arranged above the middle plate, and a lower extension structure arranged below the middle plate. The adapter 300 is injection molded at one time to form the above-mentioned middle plate, surrounding plate 310, guide groove 301, positioning groove 303, notch 304, etc., which is relatively convenient for production and processing.

[0061] Of course, the utility model creation is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or replacements without departing from the spirit of the utility model, and these equivalent modifications or replacements are all included in the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A gas valve, characterized in that The valve body (100) is configured with an axially movable control shaft (110) provided with a control part (111); a switch assembly (200) is provided with a trigger part (210) corresponding to the control part (111); an adapter seat (300) is provided with a positioning structure capable of positioning the switch assembly (200); wherein the switch assembly (200) and the valve body (100) are provided with a mounting cooperation structure, the adapter seat (300) and the valve body (100) are provided with a mounting guide structure, the switch assembly (200) can be placed in the adapter seat (300) and positioned by the positioning structure, the adapter seat (300) can be moved to a position matched with the valve body (100) by the mounting guide structure, and the mounting cooperation structure between the switch assembly (200) and the valve body (100) is in a cooperation position.

2. The gas valve according to claim 1, wherein the mounting cooperation structure is a through hole (201) provided on the switch assembly (200) and a threaded hole (101) provided on the valve body (100), and when the mounting cooperation structure is in the cooperation position, the through hole (201) is aligned with the threaded hole (101).

3. The gas valve according to claim 2, wherein the adapter seat (300) is provided with a connecting hole (302) corresponding to the through hole (201).

4. The gas valve according to claim 1, wherein the mounting guide structure comprises a receiving table (120) provided on the valve body (100) and a guide groove (301) provided on the adapter seat (300), and the receiving table (120) can be slidably matched with the guide groove (301).

5. The gas valve according to claim 4, wherein the guide groove (301) is provided below the adapter seat (300), and the lower part and the side part of the guide groove (301) are open structures, so that the guide groove (301) can be moved from top to bottom to be matched with the receiving table (120) and can be slidably matched with the receiving table (120) laterally.

6. The gas valve according to claim 1, wherein the positioning structure comprises a surrounding plate (310) provided on the adapter seat (300) and corresponding to the outer contour of the switch assembly (200).

7. The gas valve according to claim 6, wherein the surrounding plate (310) is provided on the upper part of the adapter seat (300) and extends upward, and a positioning groove (303) opening upward is formed between the surrounding plate (310) and the upper end surface of the adapter seat (300), and the switch assembly (200) can be loaded into the positioning groove (303) from top to bottom.

8. The gas valve according to claim 7, wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The positioning slot (303) is open on one side of the valve body (100) to enable the switch assembly (200) to be laterally inserted into the positioning slot (303) and enable the trigger portion (210) to be exposed to a position corresponding to the control portion (111).

9. The gas valve of claim 1, wherein The adapter seat (300) is an insulating member.

10. The gas valve of claim 1, wherein The adapter seat (300) is an integrally formed structure by injection molding.