Flexible pipe groove type clamp

By introducing a gasket assembly buffer design into the flexible pipe grooved clamp, the problem of loose connection caused by bolt wobbling is solved, improving safety and sealing performance and extending service life.

CN223975690UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06WEIFANG YINUO MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-27
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

After prolonged use, the bolts of existing flexible clamp pipe joints tend to loosen, affecting the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower tiles and resulting in lower safety.

Method used

A flexible pipe groove clamp was designed, which includes a tile mechanism, a clamp mechanism, a sealing component, and a fastening component. The gasket component is placed between the fastening screw and the locking cap to provide a buffering effect, avoid excessive rigidity, and enhance seismic resistance.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents bolts from shaking after long-term use, improves the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower tiles, enhances safety and sealing, and extends the service life of the bolt structure.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline connecting devices, in particular to a flexible pipe groove type clamp which comprises a tile mechanism and a clamp mechanism, and the clamp mechanism comprises two pressing plates, two front arc plates, two rear arc plates, two gasket assemblies, two fastening assemblies and a sealing assembly. An upper gasket and a lower gasket in an existing gasket assembly are placed below a fastening screw and above a locking cap in a fastening assembly correspondingly, the buffering effect is achieved in the rotating and attaching process of the tile mechanism, meanwhile, the situation that after the locking cap is rotationally connected to the fastening screw, the rigidity is too large, and the shock resistance is poor is avoided, and the service life of the tile mechanism is prolonged. The design structure is simple, and the problems that a rotating bolt is prone to shaking after being used for a long time, the connection tightness degree of the upper tile and the lower tile is affected, and safety is low are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe connection device technology, and in particular to a flexible pipe groove clamp. Background Technology

[0002] Existing flexible clamp pipe joints consist of two semi-circular clamps, a sealing ring, and bolts. After a period of use, these joints often experience leakage problems, which can easily lead to safety hazards, accidents, and unnecessary losses and harm to businesses and society.

[0003] In the prior art, patent (CN214008381U) proposes a flexible clamp pipe joint, including an upper tile, a grooved seal, a bolt, a nut, and a lower tile. The spring frame is equipped with a spiral ring and is set inside the grooved seal. The grooved seal includes a connecting ring, a spring hole, a connecting groove, a right groove buckle, a right buckle ring, a right right-angle concave groove, a left groove buckle, a left buckle ring, a left right-angle concave groove, a right right-angle convex ring, and a left right-angle convex ring. It can solve the problem of pipeline leakage caused by negative pressure in fluid pipelines, maintain the sealing performance of the seal, and achieve the purpose of solving fluid leakage.

[0004] However, in the aforementioned prior art, the rotating bolts are prone to shaking after long-term use, affecting the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower tiles and resulting in low safety. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible pipe groove clamp, which solves the problem in the prior art that rotating bolts are prone to shaking after long-term use, affecting the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower tiles and resulting in low safety.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a flexible pipe groove clamp, including a tile mechanism and a clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism includes two pressing plates, two front arc plates, two rear arc plates, two gasket assemblies, two fastening assemblies, and a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly is movably connected to the tile mechanism and located inside the tile mechanism. The two fastening assemblies are rotatably connected to the tile mechanism and located on both sides of the tile mechanism. Each gasket assembly is movably connected to the corresponding fastening assembly and located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening assembly. Each front arc plate and each rear arc plate are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism and located on the front and rear sides of the tile mechanism, respectively. The two pressing plates are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism and located on the upper and lower sides of the tile mechanism.

[0007] Each of the gasket assemblies includes an upper gasket and a lower gasket. The lower gasket is movably connected to the corresponding fastening assembly and is located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening assembly. The upper gasket is movably connected to the tile mechanism and is located above the tile mechanism.

[0008] Each of the fastening components includes a fastening screw and a locking cap. The locking cap is threaded to the fastening screw and is located on the periphery of the fastening screw. The fastening screw is rotatably connected to the tile mechanism and is located on one side of the tile mechanism.

[0009] The sealing assembly includes a sealing ring, a first grooved ring, and a second grooved ring. Both the first grooved ring and the second grooved ring are fixedly connected to the sealing ring and located on the periphery of the sealing ring. The sealing ring is movably connected to the tile mechanism and located on the inner side of the tile mechanism.

[0010] The tile mechanism includes an upper tile and a lower tile. The lower tile is movably connected to the upper tile and is located below the upper tile. The upper tile is rotatably connected to two fastening screws and is located outside the two fastening screws.

[0011] This utility model discloses a flexible pipe groove clamp. The upper and lower gaskets in the gasket assembly are respectively placed below the fastening screw and above the locking cap in the fastening assembly. During the rotation and fitting of the tile mechanism, they provide a buffering effect and also prevent the locking cap from becoming too rigid and having weak shock resistance after being rotated and connected to the fastening screw. This design is simple and solves the problem that rotating bolts are prone to shaking after long-term use, affecting the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower tiles and resulting in low safety. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flexible pipe groove clamp according to this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of a flexible pipe groove clamp of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 A sectional view along line AA.

[0016] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3BB line section view.

[0017] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the local structure at point C.

[0018] 101-Tile mechanism, 102-Clamping mechanism, 103-Pressing plate, 104-Front arc plate, 105-Rear arc plate, 106-Gasket assembly, 107-Fastening assembly, 108-Sealing assembly, 109-Upper gasket, 110-Lower gasket, 111-Fastening screw, 112-Locking cap, 113-Sealing ring, 114-First grooved ring, 115-Second grooved ring, 116-Upper tile, 117-Lower tile. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-5 ,in Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flexible pipe groove clamp according to this utility model. Figure 2 This is a front view of a flexible pipe groove clamp according to this utility model. Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 AA-line sectional view, Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 BB line section view, Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the local structure at point C.

[0021] This utility model provides a flexible pipe grooved clamp, including a tile mechanism 101 and a clamp mechanism 102. The clamp mechanism 102 includes two pressing plates 103, two front arc plates 104, two rear arc plates 105, two gasket assemblies 106, two fastening assemblies 107, and a sealing assembly 108. Each gasket assembly 106 includes an upper gasket 109 and a lower gasket 110. Each fastening assembly 107 includes a fastening screw 111 and a locking cap 112. The sealing assembly 108 includes a sealing ring 113, a first groove ring 114, and a second groove ring 115. The tile mechanism 101 includes an upper tile 116 and a lower tile 117.

[0022] In this specific embodiment, the sealing assembly 108 is movably connected to the tile mechanism 101, both fastening assemblies 107 are rotatably connected to the tile mechanism 101, each gasket assembly 106 is movably connected to its corresponding fastening assembly 107, each front arc plate 104 and each rear arc plate 105 are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism 101, both pressing plates 103 are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism 101, the lower gasket 110 is movably connected to its corresponding fastening assembly 107, the upper gasket 109 is movably connected to the tile mechanism 101, the locking cap 112 is threadedly connected to the fastening screw 111, the fastening screw 111 is rotatably connected to the tile mechanism 101, the first grooved ring 114 and the second grooved ring 115 are both fixedly connected to the sealing ring 113 and located at... The sealing ring 113 is movably connected to the tile mechanism 101 around its periphery. The lower tile 117 is movably connected to the upper tile 116. The upper tile 116 is rotatably connected to the two fastening screws 111. The upper washer 109 and the lower washer 110 in the washer assembly 106 are respectively placed below the fastening screws 111 and above the locking cap 112 in the fastening assembly 107. They provide a buffering effect during the rotation and fitting of the tile mechanism 101, and also prevent the locking cap 112 from becoming too rigid and having weak shock resistance after being rotatably connected to the fastening screws 111. This design is simple and solves the problem that rotating bolts are prone to shaking after long-term use, affecting the tightness of the connection between the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 and resulting in low safety.

[0023] The sealing component 108 is located inside the tile mechanism 101, the two fastening components 107 are located on both sides of the tile mechanism 101, each gasket component 106 is located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening component 107, each front arc plate 104 and each rear arc plate 105 are located on the front and rear sides of the tile mechanism 101, and the two pressing plates 103 are located on the upper and lower sides of the tile mechanism 101. The front arc plate 104 and the rear arc plate 105 are designed to facilitate the installation and bonding of the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 by the workers, providing a reference for quick bonding.

[0024] Secondly, the lower gasket 110 is located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening assembly 107, the upper gasket 109 is located above the tile mechanism 101, the locking cap 112 is located on the periphery of the fastening screw 111, the fastening screw 111 is located on one side of the tile mechanism 101, and the inner sides of the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 are both provided with trapezoidal grooves. The wider inner side is used to place the first groove ring 114, and the narrower inner side is used to place the second groove ring 115. The first groove ring 114 and the second groove ring 115 are connected by the sealing ring 113. The side profile is similar to an "I" structure, which is intended to provide adaptability for the installed pipe, tightly fit the pipe of the clamp, and have the characteristics of flexible change. At the same time, it also enhances the sealing performance and expands the application range of the clamp structure.

[0025] Meanwhile, the first grooved ring 114 and the second grooved ring 115 are both located around the sealing ring 113, which is located inside the tile mechanism 101. The lower tile 117 is located below the upper tile 116, which is located outside the two fastening screws 111. After the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 are in contact with each other, the operator places the lower washer 110 and the upper washer 109 sequentially above the corresponding locking cap 112 and below the fastening screw 111, and then rotates the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112. Gradually bring the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 into close contact. It should be noted that both the upper washer 109 and the lower washer 110 have through holes on their inner sides to allow the fastening screw 111 to pass through. Both are made of soft alloy material, so after the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112 are tightened, they can provide good resistance. During the long-term vibration of the clamp during use, it can also prevent the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112 from directly contacting the corresponding upper tile 116 and lower tile 117, increasing the contact force and extending the life of the bolt structure.

[0026] In this embodiment, the front arc plate 104 and the rear arc plate 105 facilitate the installation and fitting of the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 by the workers, providing a reference for quick fitting. Both the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 have trapezoidal grooves on their inner sides. The wider inner side is for placing the first groove ring 114, and the narrower inner side is for placing the second groove ring 115. The first groove ring 114 and the second groove ring 115 are connected by the sealing ring 113. The side profile resembles an "I" shape, designed to provide adaptability for the installed pipe, tightly fitting the pipe with the clamp, exhibiting flexibility, enhancing sealing, and expanding the applicability of the clamp structure. After the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 are fitted together, the workers can quickly fit the corresponding... The lower washer 110 and the upper washer 109 are placed sequentially above the locking cap 112 and below the fastening screw 111. By rotating the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112, the upper tile 116 and the lower tile 117 are gradually brought into close contact. It should be noted that both the upper washer 109 and the lower washer 110 have through holes on their inner sides to facilitate the passage of the fastening screw 111. Both are made of soft alloy material, so after the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112 are tightened, they can provide good resistance. During the long-term vibration of the clamp during use, it can also prevent the fastening screw 111 and the locking cap 112 from directly contacting the corresponding upper tile 116 and lower tile 117, increasing the contact force and extending the life of the bolt structure.

[0027] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A flexible pipe grooved clamp, comprising a tile mechanism, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping mechanism, which comprises two pressing plates, two front arc plates, two rear arc plates, two gasket assemblies, two fastening assemblies, and a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly is movably connected to the tile mechanism and is located inside the tile mechanism. The two fastening assemblies are rotatably connected to the tile mechanism and are located on both sides of the tile mechanism. Each gasket assembly is movably connected to the corresponding fastening assembly and is located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening assembly. Each front arc plate and each rear arc plate are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism and are located on the front and rear sides of the tile mechanism, respectively. The two pressing plates are fixedly connected to the tile mechanism and are located on the upper and lower sides of the tile mechanism. The sealing assembly includes a sealing ring, a first grooved ring, and a second grooved ring. The first grooved ring and the second grooved ring are both fixedly connected to the sealing ring and located on the periphery of the sealing ring. Their side cross-sectional shape is similar to an "I" structure. The sealing ring is movably connected to the tile mechanism and located on the inner side of the tile mechanism.

2. The flexible pipe grooved clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the gasket assemblies includes an upper gasket and a lower gasket, the lower gasket being movably connected to the corresponding fastening assembly and located on the periphery of the corresponding fastening assembly, and the upper gasket being movably connected to the tile mechanism and located above the tile mechanism.

3. The flexible pipe grooved clamp as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the fastening components includes a fastening screw and a locking cap, the locking cap being threaded to the fastening screw and located on the periphery of the fastening screw, the fastening screw being rotatably connected to the tile mechanism and located on one side of the tile mechanism.

4. The flexible pipe grooved clamp as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The tile mechanism includes an upper tile and a lower tile. The lower tile is movably connected to the upper tile and is located below the upper tile. The upper tile is rotatably connected to two fastening screws and is located outside the two fastening screws.

Citation Information

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  • Flexible clamp pipe joint

    CN214008381U