U-shaped communicated transformer respirator

By designing a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather and using a combination of butterfly valve and heating mechanism, the safety issues during silica gel replacement and the freezing problem in low-temperature environments were solved. This enabled safe replacement without power interruption and normal operation at low temperatures, ensuring the stable operation of the transformer.

CN223828310UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23高文祥
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520137317.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

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Technical Problem

When replacing the silica gel in existing transformer breathers, air can easily enter the oil conservator directly, posing a safety hazard and causing inconvenience. Furthermore, in low-temperature environments, freezing can easily cause pipe blockage or damage to the desiccant.

Method used

A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather was designed, which consists of a first breather, a second butterfly valve, a first butterfly valve, a connecting mechanism, and a heating mechanism. Through the cooperation of the second butterfly valve, the first butterfly valve, the first threaded mounting plate, the second threaded mounting plate, the threaded column, the nut, the first rubber pad, the first breather, the second rubber pad, and the second breather, the silica gel can be replaced safely without power interruption, and the heating mechanism prevents moisture from freezing.

Benefits of technology

It enables safe replacement of silicone without power interruption, prevents air leakage and moisture intrusion, ensures stable breathing process, and prevents icing in low-temperature environments, thus enhancing the practicality of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a U-shaped communicated transformer respirator, which relates to the technical field of transformer respirators and comprises a mounting plate, a three-way pipe, a third rubber pad, a first butterfly valve, a second butterfly valve and a first respirator, a connecting mechanism is arranged on the surface of the three-way pipe, an auxiliary mechanism is arranged on the surface of the connecting mechanism, and a heating mechanism is arranged on the surface of the connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism comprises a first threaded mounting plate, a second threaded mounting plate, a threaded column, a nut and a first rubber pad. When silica gel in the first respirator is affected with damp and needs to be replaced, a standby second respirator is installed on the first threaded installation plate on the right side through a second threaded installation plate, a threaded column and a nut, a second butterfly valve is opened so that the second respirator can be put into operation, and then the first butterfly valve is closed; the first respirator is safely dismounted for silica gel replacement, so that the silica gel is safely replaced without power failure, and the breathing process of the transformer is ensured to be continuous and stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transformer breather technology, specifically to a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather. Background Technology

[0002] A transformer breather, also known as a desiccant, is a glass container filled with desiccant materials such as color-changing silica gel. Its function is to absorb moisture from the air that enters the oil conservator bladder and diaphragm, removing and drying impurities and moisture from the air that enters the oil conservator bladder due to changes in transformer oil temperature. This prevents the transformer from becoming damp and ensures the insulation strength of the transformer oil. When the transformer expands due to heat, it expels excess air from the oil conservator bladder; when the transformer oil contracts due to a decrease in temperature, it draws in outside air. When outside air is drawn in, the transformer oil in the oil reservoir (oil cup) filters the outside air, and then the silica gel absorbs any unfiltered moisture, preventing the transformer oil from being invaded by moisture from the outside air and keeping its moisture content within the standard range. When the color-changing silica gel changes from blue to pink, it indicates that the absorbent has become damp and must be replaced and dried.

[0003] In the current technology, the silicone replacement of the transformer breather is carried out by removing the breather. However, this leaves the interface between the breather and the oil tank directly exposed to the air, which can easily allow air to enter the oil tank. Furthermore, the lack of a heating device leads to problems such as unsafe and inconvenient use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather includes a mounting plate, a three-way pipe, a third rubber pad, a first butterfly valve, a second butterfly valve, and a first breather. The surface of the three-way pipe is provided with a connecting mechanism, the surface of the connecting mechanism is provided with an auxiliary mechanism, and the surface of the connecting mechanism is provided with a heating mechanism.

[0007] The connecting mechanism includes a first threaded mounting plate, a second threaded mounting plate, a threaded post, a nut, and a first rubber pad. There are two of each of the first threaded mounting plate, the first rubber pad, and the second threaded mounting plate. The upper surface of the first threaded mounting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the tee pipe.

[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that: the surface of the second threaded mounting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the first butterfly valve, the lower surface of the first butterfly valve is movably connected to the surface of the first breather, the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rubber pad, and the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate is movably connected to the upper surface of the second threaded mounting plate.

[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that the surface of the threaded column is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the first threaded mounting plate, and the surface of the threaded column is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the second threaded mounting plate.

[0010] A further improvement of this utility model is that the surface of the nut is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded post, and the surface of the nut is movably connected to the lower surface of the second threaded mounting plate.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that the auxiliary mechanism includes a second rubber pad and a second respirator. There are two second rubber pads. The surface of the second rubber pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate. The upper surface of the second rubber pad is movably connected to the lower surface of the first rubber pad. The surface of the second butterfly valve is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate. The surface of the second butterfly valve is movably connected to the surface of the second respirator.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that the heating mechanism includes a heat-conducting ring block, a heating wire, and a rubber ring. The inner surface of the heat-conducting ring block is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating wire, the surface of the heat-conducting ring block is fixedly connected to the surface of the rubber ring, the surface of the rubber ring is movably connected to the surface of the second respirator, and the surface of the rubber ring is movably connected to the surface of the first respirator.

[0013] A further improvement of this utility model is that the lower surface of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the tee pipe, and the lower surface of the third rubber pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate.

[0014] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technological progress achieved by this utility model compared to the prior art is as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model provides a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather, which employs a first breather, a second butterfly valve, a connecting mechanism, and an auxiliary mechanism. Utilizing the cooperation between the second butterfly valve, the first butterfly valve, the first threaded mounting plate, the second threaded mounting plate, the threaded column, the nut, the first rubber gasket, the first breather, the second rubber gasket, and the second breather, when the silica gel in the first breather becomes damp and needs replacement, the spare second breather is installed on the right-side first threaded mounting plate via the second threaded mounting plate, the threaded column, and the nut. The second butterfly valve is then opened to put the second breather into operation. Subsequently, the first butterfly valve is closed, and the first breather is safely removed for silica gel replacement. This allows for safe silica gel replacement without power interruption, ensuring a continuous and stable transformer breathing process. The sealing of the first and second rubber gaskets ensures tight connection and moisture resistance, preventing air leakage and moisture intrusion, thus facilitating use.

[0016] 2. This utility model provides a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather, which adopts a first breather and a heating mechanism. It utilizes the cooperation between the first breather, the heat-conducting ring block, the heating wire, and the rubber ring. By using the elasticity of the rubber ring, the heat-conducting ring block is fitted onto the surface of the first breather. The heating wire is used for heating, and the heat-conducting ring block conducts heat to transfer heat to the first breather. This can prevent the moisture inside the breather from freezing, avoid pipe blockage or damage to the desiccant caused by freezing, and ensure that the breather can work normally in low-temperature environments, thus enhancing the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the heating mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Tee pipe; 3. Connecting mechanism; 31. First threaded mounting plate; 32. Second threaded mounting plate; 33. Threaded post; 34. Nut; 35. First rubber pad; 4. Auxiliary mechanism; 41. Second rubber pad; 42. Second breather; 5. Heating mechanism; 51. Heat-conducting ring block; 52. Heating wire; 53. Rubber ring; 6. Third rubber pad; 7. First butterfly valve; 8. Second butterfly valve; 9. First breather. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments:

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a U-shaped interconnected transformer breather, including a mounting plate 1, a three-way pipe 2, a third rubber pad 6, a first butterfly valve 7, a second butterfly valve 8, and a first breather 9. A connecting mechanism 3 is provided on the surface of the three-way pipe 2, an auxiliary mechanism 4 is provided on the surface of the connecting mechanism 3, and a heating mechanism 5 is provided on the surface of the connecting mechanism 3. The connecting mechanism 3 includes a first threaded mounting plate 31, a second threaded mounting plate 32, a threaded post 33, a nut 34, and a first rubber pad 35. There are two first threaded mounting plates 31, two first rubber pads 35, and two second threaded mounting plates 32. The upper surface of the first threaded mounting plate 31 is fixedly connected to the surface of the three-way pipe 2, the surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32 is fixedly connected to the surface of the first butterfly valve 7, the lower surface of the first butterfly valve 7 is fixedly connected to the first breather 9, and the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate 31 is fixedly connected to the first rubber pad 35. The surfaces are fixedly connected, the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate 31 is movably connected to the upper surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32, the surface of the threaded post 33 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the first threaded mounting plate 31, the surface of the threaded post 33 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32, the surface of the nut 34 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded post 33, and the surface of the nut 34 is movably connected to the lower surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32. The auxiliary mechanism 4 includes a second rubber pad 41 and a second respirator 42. There are two second rubber pads 41. The surface of the second rubber pad 41 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32, the upper surface of the second rubber pad 41 is movably connected to the lower surface of the first rubber pad 35, the surface of the second butterfly valve 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate 32, and the surface of the second butterfly valve 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second respirator 42.

[0026] In this embodiment, both the first breather 9 and the second breather 42 are transparent devices. When the silica gel inside the first breather 9 becomes damp and needs to be replaced, the spare second breather 42 is installed on the right-side first threaded mounting plate 31 via the second threaded mounting plate 32, threaded post 33, and nut 34. The second butterfly valve 8 is opened to put the second breather 42 into operation. Then, the first butterfly valve 7 is closed, and the first breather 9 is safely removed for silica gel replacement. This allows for safe silica gel replacement without power interruption, ensuring a continuous and stable transformer breathing process. The sealing of the first rubber gasket 35 and the second rubber gasket 41 ensures tight connection and moisture resistance, preventing air leakage and moisture intrusion, thus facilitating use.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] like Figure 1-5As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: Preferably, the heating mechanism 5 includes a heat-conducting ring block 51, a heating wire 52, and a rubber ring 53. The inner surface of the heat-conducting ring block 51 is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating wire 52, the surface of the heat-conducting ring block 51 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rubber ring 53, the surface of the rubber ring 53 is movably connected to the surface of the second respirator 42, the surface of the rubber ring 53 is movably connected to the surface of the first respirator 9, the lower surface of the mounting plate 1 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the three-way pipe 2, and the lower surface of the third rubber pad 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the heat-conducting ring 51 is fitted onto the surface of the first respirator 9 by utilizing the elasticity of the rubber ring 53, and the heating wire 52 is used for heating. The heat-conducting ring 51 conducts heat and transfers heat to the first respirator 9, which can prevent the moisture inside the first respirator 9 from freezing, avoid pipe blockage or damage to the desiccant caused by freezing, ensure that the first respirator 9 can work normally in low-temperature environments, and enhance the practicality of the device.

[0030] The working principle of this U-shaped interconnected transformer breather will be explained in detail below.

[0031] like Figure 1-5 As shown, during normal operation, the first breather 9 is fixed below the first butterfly valve 7. The first butterfly valve 7 is open, and the second butterfly valve 8 is closed. The first breather 9 performs the moisture absorption and filtration function. When the silica gel inside the first breather 9 becomes damp and needs to be replaced, the spare second breather 42 is installed on the right first threaded mounting plate 31 through the second threaded mounting plate 32, threaded post 33, and nut 34. The second butterfly valve 8 is opened to put the second breather 42 into operation. Then the first butterfly valve 7 is closed, and the first breather 9 is safely removed for silica gel replacement. The heating mechanism 5 is used as needed. The heat-conducting ring 51 is fitted onto the surface of the first breather 9 by utilizing the elasticity of the rubber ring 53. The heating is carried out by the heating wire 52, and the heat-conducting ring 51 conducts heat to transfer heat to the first breather 9, preventing the moisture inside the first breather 9 from freezing. This avoids pipe blockage or damage to the desiccant caused by freezing, ensuring that the first breather 9 can work normally in low-temperature environments.

[0032] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather, comprising a mounting plate (1), a three-way pipe (2), a third rubber pad (6), a first butterfly valve (7), a second butterfly valve (8), and a first breather (9), characterized in that: The surface of the three-way pipe (2) is provided with a connecting mechanism (3), the surface of the connecting mechanism (3) is provided with an auxiliary mechanism (4), and the surface of the connecting mechanism (3) is provided with a heating mechanism (5); The connecting mechanism (3) includes a first threaded mounting plate (31), a second threaded mounting plate (32), a threaded post (33), a nut (34), and a first rubber pad (35). There are two of each of the first threaded mounting plate (31), the first rubber pad (35), and the second threaded mounting plate (32). The upper surface of the first threaded mounting plate (31) is fixedly connected to the surface of the tee pipe (2).

2. The U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32) is fixedly connected to the surface of the first butterfly valve (7), the lower surface of the first butterfly valve (7) is movably connected to the surface of the first breather (9), the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate (31) is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rubber pad (35), and the lower surface of the first threaded mounting plate (31) is movably connected to the upper surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32).

3. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the threaded post (33) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the first threaded mounting plate (31), and the surface of the threaded post (33) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32).

4. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the nut (34) is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded post (33), and the surface of the nut (34) is movably connected to the lower surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32).

5. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (4) includes a second rubber pad (41) and a second respirator (42). There are two second rubber pads (41). The surface of the second rubber pad (41) is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32). The upper surface of the second rubber pad (41) is movably connected to the lower surface of the first rubber pad (35). The surface of the second butterfly valve (8) is fixedly connected to the surface of the second threaded mounting plate (32). The surface of the second butterfly valve (8) is movably connected to the surface of the second respirator (42).

6. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (5) includes a heat-conducting ring block (51), a heating wire (52), and a rubber ring (53). The inner surface of the heat-conducting ring block (51) is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating wire (52). The surface of the heat-conducting ring block (51) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rubber ring (53). The surface of the rubber ring (53) is movably connected to the surface of the second respirator (42). The surface of the rubber ring (53) is movably connected to the surface of the first respirator (9).

7. A U-shaped interconnected transformer breather according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the mounting plate (1) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the tee pipe (2), and the lower surface of the third rubber pad (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (1).