Electric ball valve capable of regulating and controlling flow

By incorporating a drive motor and circulation pump into the electric ball valve, the filter screen is automatically cleaned of debris, solving the problem of inconvenient periodic filter screen cleaning and improving the automation level of the equipment and the service life of the filter screen.

CN223782116UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09JIANGSU KANGCHUANG AUTOMATIC CONTROL ENG
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Application Number
CN202520525632.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-25

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Technical Problem

The filter screen of existing electric ball valves needs to be cleaned regularly, which is inconvenient to operate.

Method used

A filtration mechanism including a drive motor, worm gear, worm wheel, ball, and filter screen is designed. The drive motor drives the ball to rotate, thereby automatically cleaning the filter screen. Combined with a circulation pump and water storage tank, it automatically flushes away debris, reducing the frequency of manual cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning of the filter, reducing the frequency of cleaning, extending the service life of the filter, and avoiding the need to replace the filter.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric ball valve capable of regulating and controlling flow. The electric ball valve capable of regulating and controlling the flow comprises a valve body, the top of the valve body is fixedly connected with a connecting pipe, the top end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with a shell, an executing mechanism is arranged in the shell, and a filtering mechanism is arranged on the valve body; the executing mechanism comprises a driving motor, the driving motor is fixedly installed in the shell, the output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected with a worm, the other end of the worm is rotationally connected with the inner wall of the shell, a valve rod is rotationally connected to the shell in a penetrating mode, the valve rod is fixedly sleeved with a worm wheel, the worm wheel is meshed with the worm, and the worm wheel is fixedly connected with the shell. The bottom end of the worm gear is fixedly connected with a ball body; the filtering mechanism comprises a filter screen; and the filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ball body. The electric ball valve capable of regulating and controlling the flow has the advantages that the filter screen can be automatically cleaned, and the frequency of cleaning the filter screen is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ball valve technology, and in particular relates to an electric ball valve with adjustable flow rate. Background Technology

[0002] Electric ball valves are important actuators in industrial automation control systems. An electric ball valve is a valve in which the valve disc rotates around the axis of the valve stem. The change in the valve seat opening is directly proportional to the valve disc stroke. They are mainly used to cut off or connect the medium in pipelines, and can also be used for fluid regulation and control, making them a type of pipeline pressure component in industrial automation process control.

[0003] The filtration function of existing electric ball valves is usually achieved through a built-in filter. However, when too much debris accumulates, the filter needs to be cleaned regularly, which is extremely inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new flow-adjustable electric ball valve to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide an electric ball valve with adjustable flow rate that can automatically clean the filter screen and reduce the frequency of filter screen cleaning.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an electric ball valve with adjustable flow rate, comprising: a valve body, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the top of the valve body, a housing fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe, an actuator provided inside the housing, and a filtering mechanism provided on the valve body;

[0007] The actuator includes a drive motor, which is fixedly installed inside the housing. A worm is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the other end of the worm is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing. A valve stem is rotatably connected through the housing, and a worm wheel is fixedly sleeved on the valve stem. The worm wheel meshes with the worm, and a ball is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the worm wheel.

[0008] The filtration mechanism includes a filter screen fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sphere. A U-shaped plate is provided below the valve body, and a circulation pump is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate. The outlet end of the circulation pump is fixedly connected to a main pipe, which is connected to the valve body. A secondary pipe is fixedly installed on the other side surface of the valve body, and a filter tube is installed on the secondary pipe. A water storage tank is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate. The inlet end of the circulation pump is connected to the water storage tank, and the other end of the filter tube is connected to the water storage tank.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, two arc-shaped strips are fixedly connected to both ends of the C-shaped plate, and an arc-shaped clamping strip is hinged to the top of the arc-shaped strip, with a bolt threaded onto the arc-shaped clamping strip.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a fixing sleeve is provided on the outer wall of the water storage tank, and the bottom of the fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the C-shaped plate by screws.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second fixing sleeve is fixedly fitted on the circulating pump, and the bottom of the second fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the C-shaped plate by screws.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both the upper and lower ends of the filter tube are equipped with internal thread rotary joints, and the two internal thread rotary joints are respectively threadedly connected to the water inlet pipes of the auxiliary pipe and the water storage tank.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the size of the ball is adapted to the size of the valve body, and the filter screen is made of stainless steel.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This utility model, through its filtration mechanism, can automatically clean the filter screen when excessive debris accumulates on it due to prolonged water flow through the valve body, thereby reducing the frequency of cleaning by workers.

[0016] 2. This utility model can fix the filter mechanism to the valve body by setting the arc-shaped clamp and bolts, which facilitates the disassembly of the filter mechanism. The stainless steel filter screen can extend the service life of the filter screen and avoid the need to replace the filter screen. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the filter structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the arc-shaped clamping bar structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Valve body; 2. Connecting pipe; 3. Outer shell; 4. Drive motor; 5. Worm gear; 6. Valve stem; 7. Worm wheel; 8. Ball; 9. Filter screen; 10. I-shaped plate; 11. Circulating pump; 12. Main pipe; 13. Secondary pipe; 14. Filter tube; 15. Water storage tank; 16. Arc-shaped strip; 17. Arc-shaped clamp; 18. Bolt; 19. Fixing sleeve one; 20. Fixing sleeve two; 21. Internal threaded rotary joint. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter screen structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve of this utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the arc-shaped clamping bar structure of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve includes: a valve body 1, a connecting pipe 2 fixedly connected to the top of the valve body 1, a housing 3 fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting pipe 2, an actuator provided inside the housing 3, and a filtering mechanism provided on the valve body 1;

[0024] The actuator includes a drive motor 4, which is fixedly installed inside the housing 3. The output end of the drive motor 4 is fixedly connected to a worm gear 5, and the other end of the worm gear 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 3. A valve stem 6 is rotatably connected through the housing 3, and a worm wheel 7 is fixedly sleeved on the valve stem 6. The worm wheel 7 meshes with the worm gear 5, and a ball 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the worm wheel 7.

[0025] The filtration mechanism includes a filter screen 9, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sphere 8. A U-shaped plate 10 is provided below the valve body 1, and a circulation pump 11 is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate 10. A main pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the circulation pump 11, and the main pipe 12 is connected to the valve body 1. A secondary pipe 13 is fixedly installed on the other side surface of the valve body 1, and a filter tube 14 is installed on the secondary pipe 13. A water storage tank 15 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 10. The inlet end of the circulation pump 11 is connected to the water storage tank 15, and the other end of the filter tube 14 is connected to the water storage tank 15.

[0026] like Figure 4As shown, two arc-shaped strips 16 are fixedly connected to both ends of the shaped plate 10. An arc-shaped clamping strip 17 is hinged to the top of the arc-shaped strip 16, and a bolt 18 is threaded onto the arc-shaped clamping strip 17.

[0027] The filter mechanism can be fixed to the valve body 1 by means of the arc-shaped clamp 17 and the bolt 18, which facilitates the disassembly of the filter mechanism.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the water storage tank 15 is fixedly fitted with a fixing sleeve 19, and the bottom of the fixing sleeve 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the U-shaped plate 10 by screws.

[0029] By setting the fixing sleeve 19, the stability of the water storage tank 15 can be enhanced, and the water storage tank 15 can be prevented from becoming loose.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, a second fixing sleeve 20 is fixedly sleeved on the circulating pump 11, and the bottom of the second fixing sleeve 20 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 10 by screws;

[0031] By setting the fixing sleeve 20, the circulation pump 11 can be securely installed on the U-shaped plate 10.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, both the upper and lower ends of the filter tube 14 are equipped with internal thread rotary joints 21, and the two internal thread rotary joints 21 are respectively threadedly connected to the water inlet pipes of the secondary pipe 13 and the water storage tank 15.

[0033] The internal threaded rotary joint 21 facilitates the disassembly of the filter tube 14, thereby making it easier to clean the filter element inside the filter tube 14.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, the size of the ball 8 is adapted to the size of the valve body 1, and the filter screen 9 is made of stainless steel.

[0035] The use of stainless steel filter screen 9 extends its service life and eliminates the need for replacement.

[0036] The working principle of the flow-adjustable electric ball valve provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0037] First step: When in use, the drive motor 4 starts after receiving the signal, driving the worm 5 to rotate. The worm 5 drives the worm wheel 7 to rotate, thereby driving the ball 8 to rotate, realizing the flow regulation of the valve body 1. At the same time, when the valve body 1 has been flowing with water for a long time and too much debris is blocked on the filter screen 9, the drive motor 4 is started to drive the ball 8 to rotate, rotating the water passage in the ball 8 to the secondary pipe 13, while cutting off the water flow in the valve body 1, and making the main pipe 12, the secondary pipe 13 and the water passage in the ball 8 form a connected pipeline.

[0038] The second step: Then start the circulation pump 11 to transport the cleaning water in the water storage tank 15 from the main pipe 12 to the ball 8, thereby washing the debris on the filter screen 9 into the filter tube 14. Then the worker replaces the filter tube 14 to complete the cleaning of the filter screen 9. Finally, start the drive motor 4 again to rotate the ball 8 back to its original position.

[0039] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0040] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made to these embodiments, or they can be used directly or indirectly, without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. In other related technical fields, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents, and they are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flow-adjustable electric ball valve, characterized in that, include: The valve body has a connecting pipe fixedly connected to its top, and a housing fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe. An actuator is provided inside the housing, and a filter mechanism is provided on the valve body. The actuator includes a drive motor, which is fixedly installed inside the housing. A worm is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the other end of the worm is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing. A valve stem is rotatably connected through the housing, and a worm wheel is fixedly sleeved on the valve stem. The worm wheel meshes with the worm, and a ball is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the worm wheel. The filtration mechanism includes a filter screen fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sphere. A U-shaped plate is provided below the valve body, and a circulation pump is fixedly installed on the U-shaped plate. The outlet end of the circulation pump is fixedly connected to a main pipe, which is connected to the valve body. A secondary pipe is fixedly installed on the other side surface of the valve body, and a filter tube is installed on the secondary pipe. A water storage tank is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate. The inlet end of the circulation pump is connected to the water storage tank, and the other end of the filter tube is connected to the water storage tank.

2. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two arc-shaped strips are fixedly connected to both ends of the C-shaped plate. An arc-shaped clamping strip is hinged to the top of the arc-shaped strip, and a bolt is threaded onto the arc-shaped clamping strip.

3. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the water storage tank is fixedly fitted with a fixing sleeve, and the bottom of the fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the U-shaped plate by screws.

4. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulating pump is fixedly fitted with a second fixing sleeve, and the bottom of the second fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the C-shaped plate by screws.

5. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the filter tube are equipped with internal threaded rotary joints, and the two internal threaded rotary joints are respectively threadedly connected to the inlet pipes of the auxiliary pipe and the water storage tank.

6. The flow-adjustable electric ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the ball is adapted to the size of the valve body, and the filter screen is made of stainless steel.