Pipeline joint, pipeline connecting device and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline joint, a pipeline connecting device and cooking equipment, relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and mainly aims to improve the mounting stability of a valve in the pipeline joint so as to ensure the normal work of the valve. According to the main technical scheme, the pipeline connector is applied to the cooking equipment and comprises a connector body, a flow channel is formed in the connector body, and the flow channel is provided with an opening; the valve body is arranged on the joint body and is used for opening or closing the opening; and the limiting structure is arranged on the connector body and used for limiting the valve body to the connector body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically, to a pipe joint, a pipe connection device, and a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Some smart cooking devices typically have automatic seasoning dispensing functions. For liquid seasonings, pipe fittings are usually required to connect pipes to transport the liquid.

[0003] Pipe joints typically include valves to prevent leakage when the pipe joint is closed. However, current valve installations in pipe joints are often not very secure, which can easily lead to valve malfunction. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a pipe joint, a pipe connection device and a cooking device, the main purpose of which is to improve the installation stability of the valve in the pipe joint, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the valve.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model mainly provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a pipe connector for use in cooking equipment, comprising:

[0007] The connector body has a flow channel within it, and the flow channel has an opening.

[0008] A valve body, disposed on the connector body, is used to open or close the opening;

[0009] A limiting structure is provided on the connector body to limit the valve body to the position of the connector body.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes a fixing part, which is connected to the valve body. The fixing part is also integrally formed with or detachably connected to the connector body. The fixing part is used to restrict the valve body from detaching from the connector body.

[0011] Furthermore, the edge of the valve body is provided with an abutting part that abuts against the fixing part, and the abutting part is engaged with the fixing part.

[0012] Furthermore, the valve body is cylindrical and extends along the extension direction of the flow channel;

[0013] The fixing part is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, and the fixing part is sleeved on the outside of the valve body;

[0014] Wherein, the abutting part abuts against the inner wall of the opening; or, the fixing part abuts against the inner wall of the opening.

[0015] Furthermore, at least a portion of the opening is provided with a mounting groove, the inner diameter of which is larger than the inner diameter of the flow channel;

[0016] At least one first protrusion is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove, and the valve body and the fixing part are respectively disposed between the bottom wall of the mounting groove and the first protrusion.

[0017] or,

[0018] The mounting groove has an internal thread on its side wall, and the fixing part has an external thread on its outer peripheral wall. The fixing part is threadedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove, and the valve body is disposed between the fixing part and the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

[0019] Furthermore, a second protrusion is provided on one of the abutting part and the fixing part, and a slot is provided on the other of the abutting part and the fixing part, and the second protrusion is engaged in the slot.

[0020] Furthermore, a third protrusion is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the fixing part, and the third protrusion abuts against the valve body to deform the valve port of the valve body.

[0021] Furthermore, at least a portion of the opening is provided with a mounting groove, and the limiting structure includes at least two fourth protrusions, which are disposed on the side wall of the mounting groove and arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting groove.

[0022] The valve body is clamped between the fourth protrusion and the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

[0023] Furthermore, the connector body is provided with a magnetic element;

[0024] When the two pipe joints are connected to each other, the magnetic components of the two pipe joints magnetically attract each other.

[0025] Secondly, this utility model embodiment provides a pipe connection device applied to cooking equipment, including the aforementioned pipe joints, wherein there are two pipe joints, which are used to connect with each other so that the flow channels of the two pipe joints are connected.

[0026] Furthermore, at least one of the pipe fittings has a limiting structure, the limiting structure including at least two fourth protrusions;

[0027] When the two pipe fittings are mated together, one of the pipe fittings is inserted into the mounting groove of the other pipe fitting.

[0028] Furthermore, the fourth protrusion is provided with a guide slope, which is used to guide one of the pipe fittings into the mounting groove of the other pipe fitting.

[0029] Thirdly, this utility model embodiment provides a cooking device, including the aforementioned pipe joint or the aforementioned pipe connection device;

[0030] If the cooking equipment includes the aforementioned pipe connection device, then the cooking equipment further includes a frame and a storage container disposed on the frame; one pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the storage container, and the other pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the frame.

[0031] By employing the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0032] In the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment, the valve body is disposed on the connector body and is used to open or close the opening of the flow channel. Moreover, a limiting structure is also provided on the connector body. This limiting structure can limit the valve body to the connector body, thereby improving the installation stability of the valve body on the connector body and ensuring the normal operation of the valve. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 An exploded view of a pipe joint provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a pipe joint provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pipe joint provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 An exploded view of another pipe joint provided in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another pipe joint provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the connection between a pipe joint and another type of pipe joint, provided for an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the preferred embodiments. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this utility model. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. The embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "level", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this embodiment and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this embodiment.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a pipe connector for use in cooking equipment. It includes a connector body 1 with a flow channel 11 having an opening; a valve body 2 disposed on the connector body 1 for opening or closing the opening; and a limiting structure disposed on the connector body 1 for limiting the valve body 2 within the connector body 1. Specifically, the valve body 2 can be a flexible valve body, such as a silicone cross valve.

[0043] In the pipe joint provided in this embodiment of the utility model, the valve body 2 is disposed on the joint body 1 and is used to open or close the opening of the flow channel 11. Moreover, a limiting structure is also provided on the joint body 1. The limiting structure can limit the valve body 2 to the joint body 1, thereby improving the installation stability of the valve body 2 on the joint body 1 and ensuring the normal operation of the valve body 2.

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting structure may include a fixing part 3, which is connected to the valve body 2. The fixing part 3 is also integrally formed or detachably connected to the connector body 1. The fixing part 3 is used to restrict the valve body 2 from detaching from the connector body 1.

[0045] By providing a fixing part 3, which is connected to the valve body 2 and is also integrally formed or detachably connected to the connector body 1, the fixing part 3 can restrict the valve body 2 from detaching from the connector body 1.

[0046] The fixing part 3 can be integrally formed with the connector body 1 or detachably connected. For the integrally formed design, the fixing part 3 can specifically include a protrusion or a recess, which can be integrally formed on the side wall of the opening. The valve body 2 can have a matching recess or protrusion, which engage with each other to limit the movement of the valve body 2. For the detachable connection design, the fixing part 3 can be threaded or snap-fitted to the side wall of the opening. In specific applications, the connection method between the fixing part 3 and the connector body 1 can be selected according to actual needs; this application does not impose any limitations.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The edge of the valve body 2 may be provided with an abutting part 21 that abuts against the fixing part 3. The abutting part 21 and the fixing part 3 are engaged and connected, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the valve body 2 and the fixing part 3, which facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the fixing part 3 and the valve body 2.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The valve body 2 can be a cylindrical cross valve, and the valve body 2 extends along the extension direction of the flow channel 11; the fixing part 3 is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, and the fixing part 3 is sleeved on the outside of the valve body 2; wherein, the abutting part 21 abuts against the inner wall of the opening; or, the fixing part 3 abuts against the inner wall of the opening.

[0049] In the scheme where the abutting part 21 abuts against the inner wall of the opening, at least a portion of the abutting part 21 can be located between the inner wall of the opening and the fixing part 3. For example, the abutting part 21 can be a flange extending outward from one end of the valve body 2, and the end of the flange can be located between the inner wall of the opening and the fixing part 3, so that the fixing part 3 presses against the abutting part 21, thereby realizing the connection between the fixing part 3 and the valve body 2.

[0050] For the design where the fixing part 3 abuts against the inner wall of the opening, see [reference needed]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 One end of the fixing part 3 may be provided with a slot 311, and at least a portion of the abutting part 21 may be engaged in the slot 311. For example, the abutting part 21 may be a flange extending outward from one end of the valve body 2, and the end of the flange may be engaged in the slot 311, so that the fixing part 3 fixes the abutting part 21, thereby realizing the connection between the fixing part 3 and the valve body 2.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 At least a portion of the opening may be provided with an installation groove 12, the inner diameter of the installation groove 12 being larger than the inner diameter of the flow channel 11; at least one first protrusion 121 is provided on the side wall of the installation groove 12, the first protrusion 121 may extend along the circumference of the installation groove 12, and the valve body 2 and the fixing part 3 are respectively provided between the bottom wall of the installation groove 12 and the first protrusion 121.

[0052] Since the inner diameter of the mounting groove 12 is larger than the inner diameter of the flow channel 11, the valve body 2 and the fixing part 3 can be disposed between the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 and the first protrusion 121, so that the first protrusion 121 can prevent the fixing part 3 from detaching from the mounting groove 12, thereby limiting the valve body 2 to the connector body 1 by the fixing part 3.

[0053] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the side wall of the mounting groove 12 may be provided with internal threads, the outer peripheral wall of the fixing part 3 may be provided with external threads, the fixing part 3 may be threadedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove 12, and the valve body 2 may be disposed between the fixing part 3 and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12.

[0054] Since the inner diameter of the mounting groove 12 is larger than the inner diameter of the flow channel 11, the valve body 2 can be disposed between the fixing part 3 and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 when the fixing part 3 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove 12.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the fixing part 3 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 12. By screwing the fixing part 3, the distance between the fixing part 3 and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 can be changed. Thus, even when the thickness of the abutment part 21 of different valve bodies 2 is different, the fixing part 3 can also adaptably limit the valve body 2 in the mounting groove 12, thereby improving the versatility of the fixing part 3.

[0056] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 A second protrusion 211 is provided on one of the abutting part 21 and the fixing part 3, and a groove 311 is provided on the other of the abutting part 21 and the fixing part 3. The second protrusion 211 is engaged in the groove 311. That is to say, the valve body 2 and the fixing part 3 are engaged with each other by the second protrusion 211 and the groove 311, which improves the connection stability between the valve body 2 and the fixing part 3.

[0057] In some embodiments, a third protrusion may be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the fixing part 3, which abuts against the valve body 2 to deform the valve port of the valve body 2.

[0058] In specific applications, some pipe joints require high flow rates. In the above embodiment, by providing a third protrusion on the inner peripheral wall of the fixing part 3, the third protrusion can abut against the valve body 2, thereby squeezing the side of the valve body 2, causing the valve port of the valve body 2 to deform, and thus increasing the flow rate of the valve body 2.

[0059] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 At least a portion of the opening may be provided with an installation groove 12. The limiting structure may include at least two fourth protrusions 4. The at least two fourth protrusions 4 are provided on the side wall of the installation groove 12 and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the installation groove 12. The valve body 2 is clamped between the fourth protrusions 4 and the bottom wall of the installation groove 12.

[0060] The valve body can be a planar cross valve. By providing at least two fourth protrusions 4 on the side wall of the mounting groove 12, the valve body 2 is clamped between the fourth protrusions 4 and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12, so that the fourth protrusions 4 can prevent the valve body 2 from detaching from the mounting groove 12, thereby limiting the valve body 2 to the connector body 1 by the fourth protrusions 4.

[0061] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown in the figure, a magnetic element 5 can be provided on the connector body 1; when the two pipe connectors are connected to each other, the magnetic elements 5 of the two pipe connectors are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0062] During the docking process of the two pipe joints, the magnetic components 5 of each pipe joint can generate a magnetic attraction force. This magnetic attraction force can guide one pipe joint to dock with the other pipe joint, thereby facilitating the reliable docking of the two pipe joints. Moreover, after the two pipe joints are docked, the magnetic attraction components 5 of each pipe joint magnetically cooperate to ensure the docking stability of the two pipe joints, thereby ensuring the reliable transportation of liquid materials.

[0063] Specifically, an annular groove can be provided on the connector body 1, and correspondingly, the magnetic element 5 can be a matching annular shape, with the magnetic element 5 embedded in the annular groove.

[0064] like Figure 7 As shown, this utility model embodiment also provides a pipe connection device for use in cooking equipment. The pipe connection device includes the aforementioned pipe joints, and the number of pipe joints is two. The two pipe joints are used to connect with each other so that the flow channels 11 of the two pipe joints are connected.

[0065] The pipe connection device provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a pipe joint, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of a pipe joint, which will not be described in detail here.

[0066] In some embodiments, see Figure 7At least one pipe joint has a limiting structure, the limiting structure including at least two fourth protrusions 4; when the two pipe joints are mated together, one pipe joint is inserted into the mounting groove 12 of the other pipe joint.

[0067] During the connection of the two pipe joints, the mounting groove 12 can guide the other pipe joint to facilitate a reliable connection between the two pipe joints.

[0068] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fourth protrusion 4 may be provided with a guide slope 41, which is used to guide one of the pipe joints into the mounting groove 12 of the other pipe joint, so that the two pipe joints can be connected quickly and accurately.

[0069] This utility model embodiment also provides a cooking device, including the aforementioned pipe joint or the aforementioned pipe connection device; if the cooking device includes the pipe connection device, the cooking device further includes a frame and a storage container disposed on the frame; one pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the storage container, and the other pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the frame.

[0070] The cooking device provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a pipe joint or pipe connection device, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of a pipe joint, which will not be described in detail here.

[0071] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe fitting, used in cooking equipment, characterized in that, include: The connector body (1) has a flow channel (11) inside it, and the flow channel (11) has an opening; Valve body (2), the valve body (2) is disposed on the connector body (1) and is used to open or close the opening; A limiting structure is provided on the connector body (1) to limit the valve body (2) to be located on the connector body (1).

2. The pipe joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes a fixing part (3), which is connected to the valve body (2). The fixing part (3) is also integrally formed or detachably connected to the connector body (1). The fixing part (3) is used to restrict the valve body (2) from detaching from the connector body (1).

3. The pipe joint according to claim 2, characterized in that, The valve body (2) has an abutting part (21) on its edge that abuts against the fixing part (3), and the abutting part (21) is engaged with the fixing part (3).

4. The pipe joint according to claim 3, characterized in that, The valve body (2) is cylindrical and extends along the extension direction of the flow channel (11). The fixing part (3) is a cylindrical body with openings at both ends, and the fixing part (3) is sleeved on the outside of the valve body (2); Wherein, the abutting part (21) abuts against the inner wall of the opening; or, the fixing part (3) abuts against the inner wall of the opening.

5. The pipe joint according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least a portion of the opening is provided with a mounting groove (12), the inner diameter of which is larger than the inner diameter of the flow channel (11); At least one first protrusion (121) is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove (12), and the valve body (2) and the fixing part (3) are respectively disposed between the bottom wall of the mounting groove (12) and the first protrusion (121); or, The mounting groove (12) has an internal thread on its side wall and the fixing part (3) has an external thread on its outer peripheral wall. The fixing part (3) is threadedly connected to the side wall of the mounting groove (12). The valve body (2) is located between the fixing part (3) and the bottom wall of the mounting groove (12).

6. The pipe joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second protrusion (211) is provided on one of the abutting part (21) and the fixing part (3), and a slot (311) is provided on the other of the abutting part (21) and the fixing part (3), and the second protrusion (211) is engaged in the slot (311).

7. The pipe joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, A third protrusion is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the fixing part (3), and the third protrusion abuts against the valve body (2) to deform the valve port of the valve body (2).

8. The pipe joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the opening is provided with an installation groove (12), and the limiting structure includes at least two fourth protrusions (4). The at least two fourth protrusions (4) are provided on the side wall of the installation groove (12) and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the installation groove (12). The valve body (2) is held between the fourth protrusion (4) and the bottom wall of the mounting groove (12).

9. The pipe joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector body (1) is provided with a magnetic component (5); When the two pipe joints are connected to each other, the magnetic components (5) of the two pipe joints are magnetically attracted to each other.

10. A pipe connection device, applied to cooking equipment, characterized in that, include: The pipe joint as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein there are two pipe joints, which are used to connect with each other so that the flow channels (11) of the two pipe joints are connected.

11. The pipe connection device according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least one of the pipe fittings has a limiting structure, the limiting structure including at least two fourth protrusions (4); When the two pipe fittings are connected to each other, one of the pipe fittings is inserted into the mounting groove (12) of the other pipe fitting.

12. The pipe connection device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fourth protrusion (4) is provided with a guide slope (41), which is used to guide one of the pipe joints into the mounting groove (12) of the other pipe joint.

13. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, include: The pipe fitting as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, or the pipe connection device as described in any one of claims 10 to 12; If the cooking equipment includes a pipe connection device as described in any one of claims 10 to 12, the cooking equipment further includes a frame and a storage container disposed on the frame; one pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the storage container, and the other pipe joint of the pipe connection device is disposed on the frame.

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