Three-way connecting pipe assembly

By designing a one-piece stretched tee fitting assembly, using stainless steel and copper materials, and combining flaring, shrinking and connecting parts, the problems of complex processes and serious pollution in existing technologies have been solved, achieving environmentally friendly and efficient production and high-strength products.

CN223924215UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17XINCHANG HUAYI MACHINERY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520587927.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing air conditioning three-way pipe assembly has a complex processing technology, causes serious environmental pollution, is harmful to operators, has high cost, and has a low yield.

Method used

The tee fitting assembly, which is formed by stretching and integral molding, includes a first bend, a second bend, and a third bend. The joint has a shell-shaped structure and is made of stainless steel and copper. It is positioned by flaring and shrinking sections. The connectors and adapters are structurally reinforced to achieve a double-layer metal design.

Benefits of technology

It achieves green and environmentally friendly processing technology, reduces costs, improves yield and economic benefits, enhances structural strength, and avoids environmental pollution and harm to personnel.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration machinery, in particular to a three-way connecting pipe assembly. An air conditioner three-way pipe assembly in the prior art is formed by welding a T-shaped connector, a left connecting bent pipe or a right connecting bent pipe or a branch pipe and is made of red copper. A T-shaped three-way connector is machined through a casting or extruding technology, the technology is complex and comprises the steps of cutting, lead filling, extruding, lead removing, cleaning, shaping and the like, and due to the fact that lead is used, harm is caused to the environment and operators. A first bent pipe, a second bent pipe and a third bent pipe are connected with a connector, the connector is of a shell-shaped structure with one side closed and is of an integrally-formed structure through stretching, symmetrical side holes protruding outwards or recessed inwards are formed in the middle of the connector, the second bent pipe and the third bent pipe are arranged at intervals with the bottom face of the closed side, and the first bent pipe is arranged at angles with the second bent pipe and the third bent pipe. The device is reasonable in structure, low in cost, simple and efficient in process procedure, high in yield, green, environment-friendly and pollution-free, and pollution hazards to the environment and personnel are not involved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration machinery technology, and more specifically to a three-way pipe assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A tee fitting, also known as a pipe tee or tee pipe fitting, is a pipe fitting with three ports: one inlet and two outlets, or two inlets and one outlet. It comes in T-shape and Y-shape, with equal diameter ports and different diameter ports. It is used where three identical or different pipes converge or where a branch pipe is needed on a main pipe, and is mainly used to change the direction of fluid flow.

[0003] Existing air conditioning tee components, such as Figure 9 As shown, it is constructed by welding a T-shaped connector I, a left connecting bend II, and a right connecting bend III or branch pipe IV. For ease of connection, all components are made of copper. The T-shaped tee is manufactured using casting or extrusion processes. The socket ends require end processing to meet the requirements of insertion and stop. This process is complex, involving multiple steps such as cutting, lead filling, extrusion, lead removal, cleaning, and shaping. Furthermore, it causes significant environmental pollution due to the use of lead, posing hazards to the environment and operators, necessitating strict operational controls and protective measures. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tee connector assembly with a reasonable structure and convenient processing.

[0005] A three-way connector assembly includes a first bend, a second bend, and a third bend. The first bend, the second bend, and the third bend are connected to a joint. The joint is a shell-shaped structure closed on one side, formed by stretching and integral molding. A symmetrical side hole with outward convexity or inward concavity is provided in the middle position. The distance between the second bend and the bottom surface of the closed side is set. All transitions of the joint are rounded. The angle between the first bend and the second bend and the third bend is set.

[0006] This practical design features a reasonable structure, low cost, simple and efficient process, high yield, and is environmentally friendly with no pollution, posing no harm to the environment or operators / users. It reduces costs and improves economic efficiency. The distance between the second and third bends and the bottom surface of the closed side is designed for good strength.

[0007] As a further improvement and supplement to the above solution, this utility model also includes the following additional technical features:

[0008] A third connecting pipe is provided on the outside of the first bend, a first connecting pipe is provided between the second bend and the joint, and a second connecting pipe is provided between the third bend and the joint.

[0009] The first and second connecting pipes are equipped with flared sections, and the first bend has a constricted section on one side. The first bend, the first connecting pipe, and the second connecting pipe are all made of stainless steel. The structure is reasonable and positioning is convenient.

[0010] The joint is equipped with a connector on its inner or outer side, and the other end of the connector is provided with a first bend. The structure is reasonable and effectively strengthens the structure.

[0011] The joint has inward protrusions on both sides, which can be flat or curved. The second and third bends are connected by an adapter. The structure is reasonable and effectively strengthens the structure.

[0012] The connector is made of stainless steel. This reduces cost and improves economic efficiency.

[0013] The second bend, third bend, and third connecting pipe are made of copper, while the joints are made of stainless steel. The copper material facilitates connection with other parts. The double-layer metal structure (inner steel, outer copper) can withstand pressure and strength, preventing the copper pipe from deforming under stress during line testing and causing the clamps to detach.

[0014] The following advantages can be achieved by using this utility model: The structure is reasonable, the strength meets performance requirements, the cost is low, the process is simple and efficient, the yield is high, and it is also green and environmentally friendly, causing no pollution or harm to the environment or operators / users. The double-layer metal structure (inner steel, outer copper) can withstand pressure and strength, preventing the copper tube from deforming under stress during line testing and causing the clamps to fall off. This reduces costs and improves economic efficiency. The distance between the second and third bends and the bottom surface of the closed side is designed for good strength. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connector 8 in the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the connector 8 in the fourth embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter 9 in the fifth embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the existing technology. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this utility model is a three-way connector assembly.

[0026] The tee fitting assembly described in this embodiment includes a first bend 4, a second bend 5, and a third bend 6. The first bend 4, second bend 5, and third bend 6 are connected to a connector 1. The connector 1 is a shell-shaped structure closed on one side, with symmetrical side holes (either convex or concave) in the middle. It is a stretched, integrally formed structure, and its main body is a cylindrical structure. The distance between the second bend 5 and the bottom surface of the closed side is set, and all transition points of the connector 1 are rounded. The first bend 4 is angled to the second bend 5 and the third bend 6; in this embodiment, the connection is 90 degrees.

[0027] Furthermore, a third connecting pipe 7 is provided on the outer side of the first bend 4, a first connecting pipe 2 is provided between the second bend 5 and the connector 1, and a second connecting pipe 3 is provided between the third bend 6 and the connector 1. The connector 1 is welded to the first connecting pipe 2 and the second connecting pipe.

[0028] Furthermore, the first connecting pipe 2 and the second connecting pipe 3 are provided with flared sections, and the first bent pipe 4 is provided with a constricted section on one side. The first bent pipe 4, the first connecting pipe 2, and the second connecting pipe 3 are made of stainless steel. The flared and constricted sections are used for positioning.

[0029] Furthermore, a connector 8 is provided on the inner or outer side of the joint 1, and a first bend 4 is provided at the other end of the connector 8. The connector 8 is a cylindrical shell structure, and when it is provided on the outer side... Figure 6 The structure has a connector 1 and a first bend 4 fitted at both ends with different diameters, and the two ends with different diameters are connected by a tapered joint. (Inner side, as...) Figure 7 The structure has a first bend 4 sleeved on the connector 8, with the outer side sleeved on the inner side of the joint 1.

[0030] Furthermore, the connector 1 has inward protrusions on both sides, the protrusions being either flat or arc-shaped. The second bend 5 and the third bend 6 are connected via an adapter 9. If necessary, a third connector 7 can be provided at the first bend 4. Figure 8As shown, the adapter 9 is a cylindrical structure with a multi-step structure. The largest step is a flat or curved surface that matches the protrusion.

[0031] Furthermore, the connector 1 is made of stainless steel.

[0032] Furthermore, the second bend 5, the third bend 6, and the third connector 7 are made of copper, and the connector 1 is made of stainless steel.

[0033] When this three-way connector assembly is in use, the refrigerant enters from the second bend 5 at one end, is split by the connector 1, and then exits from the first bend 4 and the third bend 6 at the other end.

[0034] The above are preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art based on the design concept of the present utility model should be considered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tee junction assembly comprising a first bend (4), a second bend (5) and a third bend (6), characterised in that: The first elbow pipe (4), the second elbow pipe (5) and the third elbow pipe (6) are connected with the joint (1), the joint (1) is a closed shell structure, is a tensile integral structure, the middle position is provided with a symmetric side hole which is outward convex or inward concave, the second elbow pipe (5) and the third elbow pipe (6) are arranged away from the bottom surface of the closed side, the transition of the joint (1) is provided with a circular arc; the first elbow pipe (4) is arranged at an angle with the second elbow pipe (5) and the third elbow pipe (6).

2. The tee junction assembly of claim 1, wherein: The first elbow pipe (4) is provided with a third connecting pipe (7) on the outside, the second elbow pipe (5) and the joint (1) are provided with a first connecting pipe (2) therebetween, and the third elbow pipe (6) and the joint (1) are provided with a second connecting pipe (3) therebetween.

3. The tee junction assembly of claim 2, wherein: The first connecting pipe (2) and the second connecting pipe (3) are provided with flared portions, and one side of the first elbow pipe (4) is provided with a necked portion; the first elbow pipe (4), the first connecting pipe (2) and the second connecting pipe (3) are made of stainless steel.

4. The tee junction fitting assembly of claim 1, wherein: The joint (1) is provided with a connecting piece (8) on the inside or the outside, and the other end of the connecting piece (8) is provided with the first elbow pipe (4).

5. The tee junction fitting assembly of claim 1, wherein: The joint (1) is provided with inward protrusions on both sides, the protrusions are flat or arc-shaped structures, and the second elbow pipe (5) and the third elbow pipe (6) are connected through an adapter (9).

6. The tee junction assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein: The joint (1) is made of stainless steel.

7. The tee junction fitting assembly of claim 3, wherein: The second elbow pipe (5), the third elbow pipe (6) and the third connecting pipe (7) are made of red copper, and the joint (1) is made of stainless steel.