Six-way connector and wrench

Abstract

The six-way connector comprises a connector body and six connectors which are evenly distributed, four connectors are located in the positive and negative directions of X and Y, and the other two connectors are located in the positive and negative directions of Z. Each connector is provided with a connecting assembly which comprises a plugging cover, a pipeline connector and a locking sleeve. The pipeline connector is in butt joint with the connector through the locking sleeve, a limiting ring is arranged at the end of the locking sleeve, the pipeline connector is provided with a pressing ring, and the plugging cover is used for plugging the connector. The six-way joint can be flexibly converted into a three-way joint, a four-way joint, a five-way joint or a right-angle turning joint by taking down or installing the plugging cover. The plugging cover is matched and fixed with the first internal threads of the connector through the first external threads, and the locking sleeve is matched with the second external threads of the connector through the second internal threads, so that pressing and fixing of the pipeline connector are achieved. In addition, the wrench groove is formed in the inner side of the plugging cover, and dismounting is convenient; the outer side of the locking sleeve is provided with a rib, so that manual rotation is facilitated. The pipeline connecting device is simple in structure, convenient to install and suitable for various pipeline connecting requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipe fittings technology, and more specifically, to a six-way connector and a wrench. Background Technology

[0002] During the connection process, various types of joints are usually used to meet different needs. For example, when three pipes need to be connected, a tee joint is used to connect the three pipes; when four pipes need to be connected, a four-way joint is used. This means that when a tee joint needs to be converted into a four-way joint, the original tee joint needs to be removed and replaced with a four-way joint, which is a very cumbersome process.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN103672263A, published on March 26, 2014, discloses an invention entitled "A T-Connector". This application discloses a t-connector that can connect three pipes together. However, if four pipes need to be connected, the original t-connector needs to be removed and replaced with a four-way connector. The replacement process is very complicated and affects the replacement efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention overcomes the problem that existing T-joints and four-way joints cannot increase or decrease the number of joints according to actual conditions, and provides a six-way joint that can select the number of connection interfaces according to actual conditions, and can connect up to six pipes at the same time, which can adapt to the needs of different pipe connections.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A six-way connector, comprising: a connector body, on which six interfaces are distributed, each interface being provided with a connecting component, the connecting component including a sealing cap, a pipe joint, and a locking sleeve; the pipe joint is mated to the end of the interface, and the locking sleeve is sleeved around the interface and the pipe joint; a limit ring is provided at the end of the locking sleeve, and a compression ring cooperating with the limit ring is provided on the pipe joint; the sealing cap is provided inside the interface as needed.

[0006] The connector body in this application has six interfaces, each equipped with a connecting component that facilitates connection between the connector body and a pipe. The connecting component includes a locking sleeve and a pipe fitting. The pipe fitting is secured to the interface by the locking sleeve, ensuring a tight fit and easy connection to a water pipe. A sealing cap is installed inside each interface to seal it. For example, if a tee connector is required, the sealing caps on three interfaces can be removed, while the sealing caps on the remaining three interfaces continue to seal their respective interfaces, giving the six-way connector the function of a tee connector. Therefore, it can be configured as a four-way, five-way, or six-way connector as needed, and can also be configured as a right-angle bend connector (requiring the sealing of four interfaces). In other words, the six-way connector in this application can be configured according to actual needs.

[0007] Preferably, a first external thread is provided on the outer wall of the sealing cap, and a first internal thread that mates with the first external thread is provided on the inner wall of the interface.

[0008] In this embodiment, the sealing cap can be firmly installed in the interface by the cooperation between the first external thread and the first internal thread, thereby achieving the sealing function of the sealing cap.

[0009] Preferably, a second internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the locking sleeve, and a second external thread that mates with the second internal thread is provided on the outer wall of the interface.

[0010] The locking sleeve is threaded to the outer wall of the interface, allowing it to move along the axial direction of the interface during rotation. This enables the limiting ring at the end of the locking sleeve to push the clamping ring to press against the end of the interface.

[0011] Preferably, at least two wrench grooves are provided on the inner sidewall of the end of the sealing cap.

[0012] The wrench slot can be used with a wrench. By turning the wrench, the sealing cap can be rotated, which makes it easy to install and remove the sealing cap.

[0013] Preferably, a number of protruding ridges are provided on the outer wall of the locking sleeve, and the number of protruding ridges are arranged along the length direction of the locking sleeve.

[0014] Several protruding ridges are provided on the outer wall of the locking sleeve, forming a ring of protruding ridges on the outer wall of the locking sleeve. When the outer wall is rotated by hand, the protruding ridges can increase the friction between the hand and the locking sleeve, making it easier to rotate the locking sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a clamping cap that mates with the interface, the outer wall of which is provided with a third external thread that mates with the first internal thread.

[0016] To improve the sealing performance between the pipe fitting and the locking sleeve, a compression cap is installed. When no sealing cap is installed inside the interface, the sealing cap can be installed inside the interface. The sealing cap reduces the diameter inside the interface and increases the wall thickness at the opening of the interface end, allowing the pipe fitting to be firmly abutted at the interface position.

[0017] Preferably, the end face of the compression cap is provided with an end face groove, and a sealing ring is provided in the end face groove. The end of the pipe joint that is connected to the interface abuts against the sealing ring.

[0018] The sealing ring is placed between the pipe joint and the sealing cap, which allows the pipe joint to be firmly pressed against the sealing ring under the action of the limiting ring, thereby compressing the sealing ring and improving the sealing performance between the two.

[0019] Preferably, the radial thickness of the sealing ring is d, and the radial depth of the end face groove is D, where D < d.

[0020] Ensure that the sealing ring has sufficient margin to be compressed by the pipe joint.

[0021] This application also provides a wrench for use with the wrench slot described above.

[0022] The wrench and wrench slot are used together to facilitate the installation of the sealing cap.

[0023] Preferably, the device includes a wrench body, wrench heads at both ends of the wrench plate, and the ends of the wrench heads away from the wrench body have a chamfered structure.

[0024] The chamfered design makes it easier to insert the wrench head into the wrench slot, improving ease of use.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0026] The connector body in this application has six interfaces, each equipped with a connecting component that facilitates connection between the connector body and a pipe. The connecting component includes a locking sleeve and a pipe fitting. The pipe fitting is secured to the interface by the locking sleeve, ensuring a tight fit and easy connection to a water pipe. A sealing cap is installed inside each interface to seal it. For example, if a tee connector is required, the sealing caps on three interfaces can be removed, while the sealing caps on the remaining three interfaces continue to seal their respective interfaces, giving the six-way connector the function of a tee connector. Therefore, it can be configured as a four-way, five-way, or six-way connector as needed, and can also be configured as a right-angle bend connector (requiring the sealing of four interfaces). In other words, the six-way connector in this application can be configured according to actual needs. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the compression cap of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wrench of the present invention.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Connector body;

[0033] 2. Interface, 21. First internal thread, 22. Second external thread;

[0034] 3. Connecting components, 31. Sealing cap, 311. First external thread, 312. Wrench groove, 32. Pipe fitting, 321. Compression ring, 33. Locking sleeve, 331. Limiting ring, 332. Second internal thread, 333. Raised ridge;

[0035] 4. Pressing cap; 41. Third external thread; 42. End face groove; 43. Sealing ring; 44. Through hole;

[0036] 5. Wrench; 51. Wrench head. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0038] Example 1: Refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, a six-way connector includes: a connector body 1, on which six interfaces 2 are distributed. The six structures in this application are evenly distributed, wherein four interfaces 2 are located in the positive and negative directions of X and Y, respectively, and the other two interfaces 2 are located in the positive and negative directions of Z, respectively.

[0039] Each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which includes a sealing cap 31, a pipe joint 32, and a locking sleeve 33. The pipe joint 32 is mated with the end of the interface 2, and the locking sleeve 33 is fitted around the interface 2 and the pipe joint 32. A limit ring 331 is provided at the end of the locking sleeve 33, and a compression ring 321 that cooperates with the limit ring 331 is provided on the pipe joint 32. The sealing cap 31 is provided inside the interface 2 as needed.

[0040] The connector body 1 in this application has six interfaces 2, each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which facilitates the connection of the connector body 1 to a pipe. The connecting component 3 includes a locking sleeve 33 and a pipe connector 32. The pipe connector 32 is fixed to the interface 2 by the locking sleeve 33, so that the pipe connector 32 can be tightly connected to the interface 2, which is convenient for connecting to a water pipe. A sealing cap 31 is provided in the interface 2. The sealing cap 31 is used to seal the interface 2. For example, if a tee connector is required in this application, the sealing caps 31 in three of the interfaces 2 can be removed, and the sealing caps 31 in the other three interfaces 2 can continue to seal the interfaces 2 in which they are located, so that the six-way connector in this application has the function of a tee connector. Therefore, correspondingly, it can be set as a four-way connector, a five-way connector, and a six-way connector as needed, and it can also be set as a right-angle bend connector (which requires sealing four interfaces 2); that is to say, the six-way connector in this application can be set according to actual needs.

[0041] In one embodiment, a first external thread 311 is provided on the outer wall of the sealing cap 31, and a first internal thread 21 that mates with the first external thread 311 is provided on the inner wall of the interface 2. In this embodiment, the sealing cap 31 can be firmly installed in the interface 2 through the engagement between the first external thread 311 and the first internal thread 21, thereby achieving the function of sealing the sealing cap 31.

[0042] In one embodiment, a second internal thread 332 is provided on the inner sidewall of the locking sleeve 33, and a second external thread 22 that mates with the second internal thread 332 is provided on the outer sidewall of the interface 2. In this embodiment, the locking sleeve 33 is threadedly connected to the outer sidewall of the interface 2, so that during the rotation of the locking sleeve 33, the locking sleeve 33 can move along the axial direction of the interface 2, so that the limiting ring 331 at the end of the locking sleeve 33 can push the clamping ring 321 to press against the end of the interface 2.

[0043] In one embodiment, at least two wrench grooves 312 are provided on the inner sidewall of the end of the sealing cap 31. Since the sealing cap 31 needs to be installed inside the interface 2, it is not easy to rotate the sealing cap 31. To solve this problem, this application provides wrench grooves 312 on the inner sidewall of the end of the sealing cap 31. This application provides four wrench grooves 312, evenly distributed around the circumference of the sealing cap 31, with an angle of 90 degrees between adjacent wrench grooves 312 and the center of the sealing cap 31. The wrench grooves 312 can cooperate with a wrench 5; by rotating the wrench 5, the sealing cap 31 can be rotated, thus facilitating the installation and removal of the sealing cap 31. Figure 4 As shown, a wrench 5 is used in conjunction with a wrench groove 312, and the wrench 5 is provided with a wrench head 51 that mates with the wrench groove 312.

[0044] In one embodiment, a plurality of protruding ridges 333 are provided on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33, and the plurality of protruding ridges 333 are arranged along the length direction of the locking sleeve 33. The plurality of protruding ridges 333 are provided on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33, forming a ring of protruding ridges 333 on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33. When the outer side wall is rotated by hand, the protruding ridges 333 can increase the friction between the hand and the locking sleeve 33, making it easier to rotate the locking sleeve 33.

[0045] The working principle of this application is as follows: Select the number of interfaces 2 to be connected as needed, remove the sealing cap 31 in the corresponding interface 2, then pass the pipe joint 32 through the locking sleeve 33, and then thread the locking sleeve 33 to the interface 2. Rotate the locking sleeve 33 so that the limiting ring 331 on the locking sleeve 33 pushes the pressing ring 321, so that the pressing ring 321 is pressed against the end of the interface 2. Then the pipe joint 32 can be connected to other pipes.

[0046] The connector body 1 of this application has six interfaces 2, each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which facilitates the connection of the connector body 1 to the pipeline. The connecting component 3 includes a locking sleeve 33 and a pipe connector 32. The pipe connector 32 is fixed to the interface 2 by the locking sleeve 33, so that the pipe connector 32 can be tightly connected to the interface 2, which is convenient for connecting to the water pipe. A sealing cap 31 is provided in the interface 2. The sealing cap 31 is used to seal the interface 2. For example, if a tee connector is required in this application, the sealing caps 31 in three of the interfaces 2 can be removed, and the sealing caps 31 in the other three interfaces 2 can continue to seal the interfaces 2 in which they are located. This makes the six-way connector of this application have the function of a tee connector. Therefore, it can be set as a four-way connector, a five-way connector, and a six-way connector as needed, and it can also be set as a right-angle bend connector. That is to say, the six-way connector of this application can be set according to actual needs.

[0047] Example 2: Refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a six-way connector includes: a connector body 1, on which six interfaces 2 are distributed. The six structures in this application are evenly distributed, wherein four interfaces 2 are located in the positive and negative directions of X and Y, respectively, and the other two interfaces 2 are located in the positive and negative directions of Z, respectively.

[0048] Each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which includes a sealing cap 31, a pipe joint 32, and a locking sleeve 33. The pipe joint 32 is mated with the end of the interface 2, and the locking sleeve 33 is fitted around the interface 2 and the pipe joint 32. A limit ring 331 is provided at the end of the locking sleeve 33, and a compression ring 321 that cooperates with the limit ring 331 is provided on the pipe joint 32. The sealing cap 31 is provided inside the interface 2 as needed.

[0049] The connector body 1 in this application has six interfaces 2, each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which facilitates the connection of the connector body 1 to a pipe. The connecting component 3 includes a locking sleeve 33 and a pipe connector 32. The pipe connector 32 is fixed to the interface 2 by the locking sleeve 33, so that the pipe connector 32 can be tightly connected to the interface 2, which is convenient for connecting to a water pipe. A sealing cap 31 is provided in the interface 2. The sealing cap 31 is used to seal the interface 2. For example, if a tee connector is required in this application, the sealing caps 31 in three of the interfaces 2 can be removed, and the sealing caps 31 in the other three interfaces 2 can continue to seal the interfaces 2 in which they are located, so that the six-way connector in this application has the function of a tee connector. Therefore, correspondingly, it can be set as a four-way connector, a five-way connector, and a six-way connector as needed, and it can also be set as a right-angle bend connector (which requires sealing four interfaces 2); that is to say, the six-way connector in this application can be set according to actual needs.

[0050] In one embodiment, a first external thread 311 is provided on the outer wall of the sealing cap 31, and a first internal thread 21 that mates with the first external thread 311 is provided on the inner wall of the interface 2. In this embodiment, the sealing cap 31 can be firmly installed in the interface 2 through the engagement between the first external thread 311 and the first internal thread 21, thereby achieving the function of sealing the sealing cap 31.

[0051] In one embodiment, a second internal thread 332 is provided on the inner sidewall of the locking sleeve 33, and a second external thread 22 that mates with the second internal thread 332 is provided on the outer sidewall of the interface 2. In this embodiment, the locking sleeve 33 is threadedly connected to the outer sidewall of the interface 2, so that during the rotation of the locking sleeve 33, the locking sleeve 33 can move along the axial direction of the interface 2, so that the limiting ring 331 at the end of the locking sleeve 33 can push the clamping ring 321 to press against the end of the interface 2.

[0052] In one embodiment, at least two wrench grooves 312 are provided on the inner sidewall of the end of the sealing cap 31. Since the sealing cap 31 needs to be installed inside the interface 2, it is not easy to rotate the sealing cap 31. To solve this problem, this application provides wrench grooves 312 on the inner sidewall of the end of the sealing cap 31. This application provides four wrench grooves 312, evenly distributed around the circumference of the sealing cap 31, with an angle of 90 degrees between adjacent wrench grooves 312 and the center of the sealing cap 31. The wrench grooves 312 can cooperate with a wrench 5; by rotating the wrench 5, the sealing cap 31 can be rotated, thus facilitating the installation and removal of the sealing cap 31. Figure 4 As shown, a wrench 5 is used in conjunction with a wrench groove 312, and the wrench 5 is provided with a wrench head 51 that mates with the wrench groove 312.

[0053] In one embodiment, a plurality of protruding ridges 333 are provided on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33, and the plurality of protruding ridges 333 are arranged along the length direction of the locking sleeve 33. The plurality of protruding ridges 333 are provided on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33, forming a ring of protruding ridges 333 on the outer side wall of the locking sleeve 33. When the outer side wall is rotated by hand, the protruding ridges 333 can increase the friction between the hand and the locking sleeve 33, making it easier to rotate the locking sleeve 33.

[0054] This application is similar in structure to that in Embodiment 1, except that this application also includes a clamping cover 4 that mates with the interface 2, and the outer side wall of the clamping cover 4 is provided with a third external thread 41 that mates with the first internal thread 21.

[0055] The function of the compression cap 4 is to improve the sealing performance between the pipe joint 32 and the interface 2. A through hole 44 is provided in the center of the compression cap 4. Specifically, the compression cap 4 is provided to improve the sealing performance between the pipe joint 32 and the locking sleeve 33. When the interface 2 does not have a sealing cap 31, the sealing cap 31 can be installed inside the interface 2. The sealing cap 31 can reduce the diameter inside the interface 2 and increase the wall thickness at the opening at the end of the interface 2, so that the pipe joint 32 can be firmly abutted against the interface 2.

[0056] In one embodiment, the end face of the compression cap 4 is provided with an end face groove 42, and a sealing ring 43 is provided in the end face groove 42. The end of the pipe joint 32 that mates with the interface 2 abuts against the sealing ring 43. The sealing ring 43 abuts between the pipe joint 32 and the sealing cap 31, thereby enabling the pipe joint 32 to be firmly abutted against the sealing ring 43 under the action of the limiting ring 331, so that the sealing ring 43 is compressed, thereby improving the sealing performance between the two.

[0057] In one embodiment, the radial thickness of the sealing ring 43 is d, and the radial depth of the end face groove 42 is D, where D < d. This ensures that the sealing ring 43 has sufficient margin to be compressed by the pipe fitting 32.

[0058] The working principle of this application is as follows: Select the number of interfaces 2 to be connected as needed, remove the sealing cap 31 in the corresponding interface 2, then pass the pipe joint 32 through the locking sleeve 33, and then thread the locking sleeve 33 to the interface 2. Rotate the locking sleeve 33 so that the limiting ring 331 on the locking sleeve 33 pushes the pressing ring 321, so that the pressing ring 321 is pressed against the end of the interface 2. Then the pipe joint 32 can be connected to other pipes.

[0059] The connector body 1 of this application has six interfaces 2, each interface 2 is provided with a connecting component 3, which facilitates the connection of the connector body 1 to the pipeline. The connecting component 3 includes a locking sleeve 33 and a pipe connector 32. The pipe connector 32 is fixed to the interface 2 by the locking sleeve 33, so that the pipe connector 32 can be tightly connected to the interface 2, which is convenient for connecting to the water pipe. A sealing cap 31 is provided in the interface 2. The sealing cap 31 is used to seal the interface 2. For example, if a tee connector is required in this application, the sealing caps 31 in three of the interfaces 2 can be removed, and the sealing caps 31 in the other three interfaces 2 can continue to seal the interfaces 2 in which they are located. This makes the six-way connector of this application have the function of a tee connector. Therefore, it can be set as a four-way connector, a five-way connector, and a six-way connector as needed, and it can also be set as a right-angle bend connector. That is to say, the six-way connector of this application can be set according to actual needs.

[0060] Example 3: Reference Figure 5 As shown, this application also provides a wrench, including a wrench body 51, with wrench heads at both ends of the wrench plate, which are used in conjunction with the wrench grooves in one of the six-way connectors described above.

[0061] The wrench and wrench slot are used together to facilitate the installation of the sealing cap.

[0062] The end of the wrench head furthest from the wrench body has a chamfered structure.

[0063] The chamfered design makes it easier to insert the wrench head into the wrench slot, improving ease of use.

[0064] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Other variations and modifications may be made without departing from the technical solutions described in the claims.

Claims

1. A six-way junction, characterised in that, The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

2. The six-way junction of claim 1, wherein The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

3. The six-way junction of claim 1, wherein, The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

4. The union according to claim 1, wherein, The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

5. The six-way junction of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

6. The union according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

7. The union according to claim 6, characterized in that The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

8. The union according to claim 7, characterized in that The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

9. A wrench characterized by The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising:

10. The wrench of claim 9 wherein, The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way pipe joint, comprising: The utility model relates to a six-way

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