Novel washing machine drainage tee joint

The new washing machine drain tee features a combination design of a fixing cap, a snap ring, an elastic sealing membrane, and a cable tie, which solves the problem of unstable connections between drain pipes of different diameters, achieving a stable connection and sealing effect.

CN223974370UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06QINGDAO HAOSHENGSHI NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520668778.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing washing machine drain tees are difficult to securely connect drain pipes of different diameters, and are prone to loosening and affecting drainage.

Method used

A novel washing machine drain tee was designed, which uses a fixing cap and buckle ring structure, combined with an elastic sealing membrane and cable ties for fixation. It is compatible with drain pipes of different diameters and is secured by multiple layers of locking rods and binding rods.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a secure connection between drain pipes of different diameters, avoiding loosening and blockage, ensuring smooth drainage, and providing sealing and decorative functions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel washing machine drainage tee joint. According to the utility model, the pipe diameters of the main pipe and the side pipe for connecting the drain pipe of the washing machine are unified, the drain pipe is fixedly connected with the main pipe and the side pipe through the fixing cap, and the hole diameter of the upper part of the fixing cap is larger, so that drain pipes with different hole diameters can be inserted; a gap between the drainage pipe and the fixing cap can be effectively blocked, meanwhile, the drainage pipe can be fixed, in addition, the drainage pipe can be further fixed and bound to the fixing cap through the ribbon arranged on the lower portion, and the fixing cap can be fixedly connected to the main pipe and the side pipe through buckling connection of the locking rod and the buckle ring. The drainage pipe is stably connected with the main pipe and the side pipe. The whole device is simple in structure, uniform in pipe diameter, suitable for drainage pipes with different pipe diameters and convenient to produce and use, other pipelines are not inserted into the inner side of the drainage pipe opening of the washing machine, and blocking is effectively avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tee fittings technology, specifically a new type of washing machine drain tee. Background Technology

[0002] In residential drainage system design, washing machine drain pipes are typically pre-installed at floor drain locations or shared with sink drain pipes. This results in two drain pipes needing to be connected to a single drain outlet, necessitating a T-fitting to increase the connection points. However, washing machine drain pipes and sink drain pipes currently have different diameters, and different washing machines may also have different diameters. This necessitates a T-fitting that can connect drain pipes of different diameters. Patent application number 202322325567.3 provides a washing machine drain T-fitting with two different diameter connectors. The connectors connect to the drain pipes in different ways. Directly inserting the connectors into the drain pipe results in an insecure connection that is prone to loosening. Furthermore, the connectors obstruct the drain pipe opening, causing drainage problems. Therefore, a new T-fitting structure is needed to facilitate the connection of drain pipes of different diameters. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model discloses a novel washing machine drain tee. The technical solution adopted is that a drain pipe is connected to the lower end of the main pipe, and a side pipe is connected to the side. The drain pipe is used to connect to a pre-installed drain pipe indoors. A snap-fit ​​ring is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the main pipe. Two notches are symmetrically opened on the snap-fit ​​ring. A fixing cap is snapped and closed at the end of the main pipe. The side pipe has the same pipe diameter and internal structure as the main pipe, and the fixing cap is snapped and closed at the end of the side pipe. Drain pipes of different diameters are connected by the fixing cap, so that the drain pipe is inserted into the main pipe and the side pipe. The fixing cap has an opening in the middle, through which an elastic sealing membrane is fixedly connected. Two locking rods and two binding fixing rods are evenly spaced along the circumferential edge of the fixing cap and are inserted into the main pipe along the inner wall. The lower end of the binding fixing rod presses against the upper surface of the buckle ring. The locking rod has a first through hole evenly spaced on it, and a slot is formed on the outer side of the lower end of the locking rod. The slot is correspondingly fastened to the buckle ring. The binding fixing rod has a second through hole evenly spaced on it. Cable ties are respectively threaded through the first through hole and the second through hole. The elastic sealing membrane is made of elastic silicone material and has an opening in the middle. Drain pipes of different diameters can be directly inserted through the hole in the middle of the elastic sealing membrane. The elasticity of the elastic sealing membrane expands the membrane and tightly wraps it around the wall of the drain pipe. At the same time, the cable ties are used to tighten and fix the drain pipe. Most existing drain pipes are corrugated hoses, and the corrugated grooves on them facilitate the tightening of the cable ties. By using cable ties to secure the drain pipe through multiple layers, it can be bound between the locking rod and the binding rod. A cap and sealing gasket are fitted onto the outside of the drain pipe. After the drain pipe is inserted into the drain pipe, the sealing gasket is sandwiched between the drain pipe and the drain pipe, and the cap can cover the drain pipe opening, providing both sealing and decorative functions.

[0004] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the width of the slot is greater than the width of the buckle ring, which facilitates fixing the cap on the main pipe and then rotating it to make the slot correspondingly buckle on the buckle ring.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the width of the locking rod is smaller than the width of the notch, so that when the cap is fixed on the main pipe, the locking rod is inserted into the notch, ensuring that the cap can completely cover the main pipe and that the slot corresponds to the buckle ring.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sealing gasket has a stepped conical structure, which can be adapted to drain pipes of different diameters, effectively clamping between the drain pipe and the outlet pipe to form a seal, and allowing the outlet pipe to be firmly inserted into the drain pipe.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model standardizes the pipe diameter of the main pipe and side pipe used to connect the drain pipe of a washing machine. A fixing cap securely connects the drain pipe to the main pipe and side pipe. The upper opening of the fixing cap has a large diameter, allowing drain pipes of different diameters to be inserted. An elastic sealing membrane effectively seals the gap between the drain pipe and the fixing cap, while also securing the drain pipe. Furthermore, a cable tie at the bottom further secures the drain pipe to the fixing cap. The fixing cap is connected by a locking rod and a snap-fit ​​ring, ensuring a stable connection between the drain pipe and the main pipe and side pipe. The entire device has a simple structure, a standardized pipe diameter, and can accommodate drain pipes of different diameters, facilitating production and use. No other pipes are inserted inside the washing machine drain pipe opening, effectively preventing blockages. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed cap structure of this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1 main pipe, 101 buckle ring, 102 notch, 2 side pipe, 3 water outlet pipe, 4 fixing cap, 401 elastic sealing membrane, 402 locking rod, 4021 slot, 4022 first through hole, 403 binding fixing rod, 4031 second through hole, 5 cap, 6 sealing gasket, 7 cable tie. Detailed Implementation

[0013] Example 1

[0014] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model discloses a novel washing machine drain tee. A water outlet pipe 3 is connected to the lower end of the main pipe 1, and a side pipe 2 is connected to the side. The water outlet pipe 3 is used to connect to a pre-installed drain pipe indoors. A snap ring 101 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the main pipe 1. Two notches 102 are symmetrically opened on the snap ring 101. A fixing cap 4 is snapped and closed at the port of the main pipe 1. The side pipe 2 has the same pipe diameter and internal structure as the main pipe 1, and the fixing cap 4 is snapped and closed at the port of the side pipe 2. Drain pipes of different diameters are connected through the fixing cap 4, so that the drain pipe can be inserted into the main pipe 1 and the side pipe 2.

[0015] The fixing cap 4 has a central opening through which an elastic sealing membrane 401 is fixedly connected. Two locking rods 402 and two binding fixing rods 403 are evenly spaced along the circumferential edge of the fixing cap 4 and are inserted into the inner wall of the main tube 1. The lower end of the binding fixing rod 403 presses against the upper surface of the buckle ring 101. The outer side of the lower end of the locking rod 402 has a slot 4021. The width of the locking rod 402 is smaller than the width of the notch 102 to facilitate the fixing cap 4 covering. When the main pipe 1 is in place, the locking rod 402 is inserted into the notch 102 to ensure that the fixing cap 4 can completely cover the main pipe 1. The slot 4021 is aligned with the buckle ring 101. The width of the slot 4021 is greater than the width of the buckle ring 101, so that after the fixing cap 4 is placed on the main pipe 1, the slot 4021 can be rotated to buckle onto the buckle ring 101, thereby fixing the fixing cap 4 onto the main pipe 1. The fixing cap 4 can also be placed on the side pipe 2 in the same way.

[0016] The locking rod 402 has evenly spaced first through holes 4022, and the binding and fixing rod 403 has evenly spaced second through holes 4031. Cable ties 7 are respectively threaded through the first through holes 4022 and the second through holes 4031. The elastic sealing membrane 401 is made of elastic silicone material and has a central opening. Drain pipes of different diameters can be directly inserted through the central opening of the elastic sealing membrane 401. The elasticity of the elastic sealing membrane 401 expands the drain pipe and tightly wraps it around the wall of the drain pipe. At the same time, the cable ties 7 are used to tighten and fix the drain pipe. Most existing drain pipes are corrugated hoses, and the corrugated grooves on them facilitate the tightening of the cable ties 7. By using the cable ties 7 to tighten and bind the drain pipe in multiple layers, the drain pipe can be bound between the locking rod 402 and the binding and fixing rod 403. No other pipe fittings are inserted into the opening of the drain pipe, so as not to cause blockage. The outer side of the water outlet pipe 3 is fitted with a cap 5 and a sealing gasket 6. The sealing gasket 6 has a stepped conical structure, which can be adapted to drain pipes of different diameters. After the water outlet pipe 3 is inserted into the drain pipe, the sealing gasket 6 can effectively clamp between the drain pipe and the water outlet pipe 3 to form a seal, and make the water outlet pipe 3 firmly inserted into the drain pipe. The cap 5 can cover the drain pipe opening, which plays a certain role in sealing and decoration.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., 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 utility model 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 limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through the specific circumstances.

[0019] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0020] While the specific embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Modifications or variations that do not involve creative labor are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel laundry machine drain tee, characterized by, The utility model relates to a water heating device, including the main pipe (1), the main pipe (1) lower end communication connection has the water outlet pipe (3), the lateral communication connection has the side pipe (2), the main pipe (1) inboard middle part fixed connection has the buckle ring (101), the buckle ring (101) on symmetry has opened two gaps (102), the main pipe (1) port buckle cover has the fixed cap (4), the fixed cap (4) middle part is opened and is fixedly connected with elastic sealing membrane (401) in it, two locking rods (402) and two binding fixed rod (403) are evenly spaced arrangement in the circumference edge of fixed cap (4), and the binding fixed rod (403) lower end top pressure is on the buckle ring (101) upper surface, the locking rod (402) all evenly set up first through -hole (4022) on, the locking rod (402) lower end outside surface set up the card slot (4021), the card slot (4021) correspondingly buckle on the buckle ring (101), the binding fixed rod (403) all evenly set up second through -hole (4031), first through -hole (4022) with second through -hole (4031) respectively correspondingly thread the cable tie (7), the water outlet pipe (3) outside sleeve joint has the cap (5) and sealing gasket (6).

2. A novel laundry machine drain tee according to claim 1 characterized in that: The side pipe (2) and the main pipe (1) pipe diameter and internal structure are same, and in the side pipe (2) port buckle cover has the fixed cap (4).

3. A novel laundry machine drain tee according to claim 1 characterized in that: The elastic sealing membrane (401) adopts elastic silica gel material, and the middle part is opened.

4. A novel laundry machine drain tee according to claim 1 characterized in that: The width of the card slot (4021) is greater than the width of the buckle ring (101).

5. A novel laundry machine drain tee according to claim 1 characterized in that: The width of the locking rod (402) is less than the width of the gap (102).

6. A novel laundry machine drain tee according to claim 1 characterized in that: The sealing gasket (6) is a stepped conical structure.

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