Pipeline connecting device of cold-heat exchanger

By designing the moving components, clamping mechanism, rotating components, and grinding components of the heat exchanger pipe connection device, the problem of burrs and impurities affecting the welding quality at the copper pipe weld joint was solved, achieving a clean and smooth weld joint and ensuring welding quality and smooth subsequent processing.

CN223762647UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06ZHEJIANG SHENGSONG HEAT EXCHANGER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422937622.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

When connecting pipes in existing heat exchangers, burrs and impurities at the ends of copper pipes affect the welding quality, leading to problems such as incomplete welds.

Method used

A heat exchanger pipe connection device was designed, comprising a moving component, a clamping mechanism, a rotating component, an adjusting mechanism, and a grinding component. The grinding component removes burrs, the clamping mechanism fixes the copper pipe, the rotating component drives the copper pipe to rotate, and the adjusting mechanism adjusts the position to ensure a clean and smooth weld.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes burrs and impurities from the copper pipe welding joints, ensuring welding quality, avoiding incomplete welds, and improving the subsequent processing and usage effects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cold-heat exchanger pipeline connecting device which comprises a bottom plate, moving plates are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate through moving assemblies, sleeves are rotationally arranged on the moving plates through mounting seats, clamping mechanisms are arranged in the sleeves, rotating assemblies are arranged between the moving plates and the sleeves, and transverse plates are arranged on the bottom plate through adjusting mechanisms. And a welding device and a polishing assembly are arranged on the transverse plate. Before the copper pipes are welded, the welding position of the two copper pipes can be conveniently ground and polished through the grinding assembly, burrs and other impurities on the surfaces of the copper pipes are removed, it is guaranteed that the welding position is clean and smooth, follow-up welding operation is not affected, and it is guaranteed that the welding quality does not affect follow-up machining and using.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat exchanger piping technology, specifically a heat exchanger piping connection device. Background Technology

[0002] The heat exchanger pipes are installed on the heat exchanger indoor unit to drain the large amount of condensate generated in the heat exchanger to the outside. During the manufacturing process, the copper pipes need to be welded together using a pipe connection device to facilitate subsequent processing and manufacturing, and then assembled and installed inside the heat exchanger.

[0003] However, existing methods for welding pipes in heat exchangers have certain defects. During the copper pipe processing and production, burrs or other impurities may be present at the ends, which cannot ensure a clean and smooth weld joint. This affects the quality and effect of the weld, and may result in incomplete welds, thus impacting subsequent processing and use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pipe connection device for a heat exchanger to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a heat exchanger pipe connection device, comprising a base plate, on which a movable plate is symmetrically provided via a movable component, a sleeve is rotatably provided on the movable plate via a mounting seat, a clamping mechanism is provided inside the sleeve, and a rotating component is provided between the movable plate and the sleeve, and a horizontal plate is provided on the base plate via an adjustment mechanism, and a welding device and a grinding component are provided on the horizontal plate.

[0006] Preferably, in order to facilitate the movement of the movable plate and thus the adjustment of the distance between the two copper tubes, and to facilitate grinding and welding operations, the movable component includes a linear guide rail device symmetrically arranged on the base plate, a guide rail slider slidably mounted on the linear guide rail device, and the guide rail slider is fixedly connected to the movable plate.

[0007] Preferably, in order to facilitate the clamping and fixing of the copper tube and facilitate subsequent processing operations, the clamping mechanism includes adjusting bolts equidistantly arranged on the circumferential side of the sleeve. The adjusting bolts are connected to the sleeve by thread engagement and are rotatably provided with clamping plates that penetrate the sleeve and extend into the interior. Rubber pads are provided on the inner arc surface of the clamping plates.

[0008] Preferably, in order to facilitate the guiding and limiting of the copper tube and to facilitate subsequent clamping and fixing, a guide post is also provided inside the sleeve, and the guide post is matched with the clamping plate.

[0009] Preferably, in order to facilitate the rotation of the sleeve, and in conjunction with the grinding component and welding device, the welding joint can be easily ground and subsequent welding operations can be performed. The rotating component includes a fixed seat set on the moving plate, a motor is installed in the fixed seat, a gear is installed at the output end of the motor, and a toothed ring that meshes with the gear is provided on the outside of the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the grinding components and welding devices and to facilitate processing operations, the adjustment mechanism includes electric push rods equidistantly arranged on the base plate, a fixed block fixedly provided at the output end of the electric push rod, a linear guide device II provided between the two fixed blocks at the same end, a guide slider II slidably provided on the linear guide device II, and the guide slider II fixedly connected to the cross plate.

[0011] Preferably, in order to facilitate grinding and polishing of the welded joint and facilitate subsequent processing, the grinding component includes a connecting plate disposed under the horizontal plate, and a grinding block is provided at the bottom end of the connecting plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] (1) By using the rotating component and the grinding component, the welding joint of the two copper tubes can be polished by the grinding component before welding the copper tubes, removing burrs and other impurities on the surface, ensuring that the welding joint is clean and smooth, not affecting the subsequent welding operation, and ensuring that the welding quality does not affect the subsequent processing and use.

[0014] (2) The copper tube can be clamped and fixed by the movable component and the clamping mechanism, and the position between the two copper tubes can be adjusted to facilitate grinding and welding operations. The welding device can be moved and adjusted by the adjustment mechanism and the rotating component to facilitate welding operations. The rotating component can rotate the copper tube to be welded to ensure full and complete welding. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heat exchanger pipe connection device proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component and moving plate in a heat exchanger pipe connection device proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sleeve in a heat exchanger pipe connection device proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting mechanism and the cross plate in a heat exchanger pipe connection device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the adjusting mechanism and the horizontal plate in a heat exchanger pipe connection device proposed in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Linear guide rail device one; 3. Guide rail slider one; 4. Moving plate; 5. Electric push rod; 6. Fixed block; 7. Linear guide rail device two; 8. Guide rail slider two; 9. Mounting seat; 10. Sleeve; 11. Gear; 12. Motor; 13. Fixed seat; 14. Gear ring; 15. Guide column; 16. Adjusting bolt; 17. Clamping plate; 18. Rubber pad; 19. Horizontal plate; 20. Welding device; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Grinding block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment of a heat exchanger pipe connection device, including a base plate 1 for connecting (welding) copper pipes of a heat exchanger pipe. A movable plate 4 is symmetrically arranged on the base plate 1 via a movable component. A sleeve 10 (which can be rotatably connected via a bearing, a mature technology, and will not be elaborated here) is rotatably mounted on the movable plate 4 via a mounting base 9. The movable plate 4 is connected to the sleeve 10 via a rotating component, allowing for easy rotation of the sleeve 10. The sleeve 10 is equipped with a clamping mechanism for easy clamping during copper pipe welding, facilitating clamping, movement, and rotation operations. This allows for subsequent use with a grinding component and welding device 20, enabling grinding and polishing of the weld area before welding to ensure a good connection.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5To facilitate clamping, moving, and rotating the two copper tubes to be connected, and to aid in subsequent grinding, polishing, and welding operations, linear guide rail devices 2 with moving components are symmetrically mounted on the base plate 1. A guide rail slider 3 (which can be driven by a linear motor for reciprocating sliding, or by other devices such as a reciprocating lead screw—a mature technology not described in detail here) slides 3 on the linear guide rail device 2. The guide rail slider 3 is fixedly connected to the moving plate 4 with screws. A fixed base 13 with rotating components is welded onto the moving plate 4. A motor 12 is installed inside the fixed base 13, and the output end of the motor 12 is fixedly mounted via a coupling. The sleeve 10 is equipped with a gear 11, and a gear ring 14 that meshes with the gear 11 is fixed on the outside of the sleeve 10, which can easily rotate the sleeve 10 in the mounting base 9. In order to facilitate the clamping and fixing of the copper tube and guide it, a guide post 15 (with a through hole in the middle for easy insertion and guidance of the copper tube) is bonded inside the sleeve 10. The two sleeves 10 are equidistantly connected to each other at their circumferential sides by threaded adjusting bolts 16 of the clamping mechanism. The adjusting bolts 16 pass through the sleeve 10 and extend into the interior where a clamping plate 17 is rotatably provided. A rubber pad 18 is bonded to the inner arc surface of the clamping plate 17 to facilitate the clamping and fixing of the copper tube and facilitate subsequent grinding and welding operations.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 To facilitate grinding and polishing the weld joint of the two copper pipes, removing burrs and other impurities to avoid affecting subsequent welding, and to facilitate welding operations and connecting the copper pipes, electric push rods 5 with adjustment mechanisms are vertically mounted at equal intervals on the base plate 1. A fixing block 6 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the electric push rod 5. A linear guide device 2 7 is installed between the two fixing blocks 6 at the same end. A guide slider 2 8 (with the same structure as linear guide device 1 2, not described in detail here) slides on the linear guide device 2 7. The two guide sliders 2 8 are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 19 by screws. A welding device 20 (only a partial illustration in the figure shows the welding head; it mainly includes a welding machine, gas cylinder, and power supply) is installed on the horizontal plate 19. The device includes a wire feeding mechanism, which facilitates welding of copper tubes. It can also be used for other welding equipment. This is a relatively mature technology and will not be described in detail here. A connecting plate 21 with a grinding component is welded under the horizontal plate 19. A grinding block 22 can be installed under the connecting plate 21 (it can be installed and fixed by means of snap-fit, and is detachable for easy replacement and to ensure the grinding and polishing effect). The grinding block 22 can easily grind and polish the weld joint of the two copper tubes to remove burrs or impurities, ensuring the subsequent welding effect. The corresponding base plate 1 is also equipped with a collection device (not shown in the figure, which can be composed of a collection cover, connecting pipe and collection box, etc.) to facilitate the collection of debris during the grinding process. This is a relatively mature technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0025] Working Principle: In use, the two copper tubes to be welded are inserted into the guide post 15 of the sleeve 10. Then, by rotating the adjusting bolt 16 clockwise, the clamping plates 17 move closer together, and the rubber pad 18 clamps and fixes the copper tubes. The electric push rod 5 retracts, moving the fixing block 6 downwards. At this point, the grinding block 22 is positioned between the two copper tubes. Then, the linear guide rail device 2 moves the guide rail slider 3 upwards, and the two moving plates 4 move closer together, bringing the welding point of the copper tubes into contact with the grinding block 22. The motor 12 rotates the gear 11, which, in conjunction with the gear ring 14, rotates the sleeve 10 within the mounting base 9, thus rotating both copper tubes and allowing the grinding block 22 to clean the welding point. Grinding and polishing are performed to ensure cleanliness and smoothness, facilitating subsequent welding operations. After grinding, the linear guide device 12 operates, moving the moving plates 4 away from each other. Then, the linear guide device 27 operates, moving the guide slider 28, thereby moving the welding device 20 on the horizontal plate 19 to the upper part between the two copper tubes. Then, the linear guide device 12 operates, moving the two moving plates 4 closer together, so that the welding joint of the two copper tubes contacts. The welding device 20 operates, and at the same time, the motor 12 operates, rotating the copper tube inside the sleeve 10 to perform the welding operation. After welding, when it is necessary to remove the tube, the adjusting bolt 16 can be turned counterclockwise to move the clamping plates 17 away from each other, losing their clamping fixation, and the connected copper tube can be pulled out.

[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger tube connection device comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: The bottom plate (1) is provided with a moving plate (4) through a moving assembly, the moving plate (4) is provided with a sleeve (10) through a mounting seat (9), the sleeve (10) is provided with a clamping mechanism, and the moving plate (4) and the sleeve (10) are provided with a rotating assembly, the bottom plate (1) is provided with a horizontal plate (19) through an adjusting mechanism, and the horizontal plate (19) is provided with a welding device (20) and a polishing assembly. The moving assembly comprises a linear guide rail device one (2) symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate (1), the linear guide rail device one (2) is provided with a guide rail sliding block one (3) slidingly arranged on the linear guide rail device one (2), and the guide rail sliding block one (3) is fixedly connected with the moving plate (4).

2. A cold heat exchanger tube connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises adjusting bolts (16) equidistantly arranged on the side surface of the sleeve (10), the adjusting bolts (16) are connected with the sleeve (10) through thread engagement, and the adjusting bolts (16) are provided with clamping plates (17) penetrating through the sleeve (10) and extending to the inside in a rotating manner, and the inner arc surfaces of the clamping plates (17) are provided with rubber pads (18).

3. A cold heat exchanger tube connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sleeve (10) is also provided with a guide column (15), and the guide column (15) is matched with the clamping plate (17).

4. A cold heat exchanger tube connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises a fixing seat (13) arranged on the moving plate (4), the fixing seat (13) is provided with a motor (12) inside, the output end of the motor (12) is provided with a gear (11), and the outside of the sleeve (10) is provided with a gear ring (14) engaged with the gear (11).

5. A cold heat exchanger tube connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism comprises electric push rods (5) equidistantly arranged on the bottom plate (1), the output end of the electric push rod (5) is fixedly provided with a fixed block (6), the two fixed blocks (6) on the same end are provided with a linear guide rail device two (7) therebetween, the linear guide rail device two (7) is provided with a guide rail sliding block two (8) slidingly arranged on the linear guide rail device two (7), and the guide rail sliding block two (8) is fixedly connected with the horizontal plate (19).

6. A cold heat exchanger tube connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The polishing assembly comprises a connecting plate (21) arranged below the horizontal plate (19), and the connecting plate (21) is provided with a polishing block (22) at the bottom end.