Efficient and energy-saving heating ventilation air conditioner pipeline connecting structure
The quick-connect and locking mechanism solves the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive HVAC pipe connections, achieving efficient and energy-saving pipe connections and locking, and improving installation and disassembly efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The existing HVAC duct connection structure requires the use of multiple threaded fasteners, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive installation and disassembly, and low efficiency.
Employing a quick-connect and quick-lock mechanism, the pipes are quickly connected and locked by matching the snap-fit plate with the snap-fit groove, combined with the sealing gasket and magnetic adsorption, eliminating the need for threaded fasteners and installation tools.
It enables fast, labor-saving, and efficient pipe connections, avoids problems such as loosening and reduced sealing, and improves the efficiency of installation and disassembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of HVAC piping technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency and energy-saving HVAC piping connection structure. Background Technology
[0002] HVAC systems transport air or water through pipes (air ducts or water pipes), and connection points ensure a complete path from central equipment (such as boilers, air conditioners, and heat pumps) to terminal equipment (such as air vents and radiators). For example, duct systems need to be connected to achieve uniform distribution of heating and cooling, and to prevent airflow short-circuiting or leakage, which could affect the stability of indoor temperature. The connection of HVAC ducts is not only a technical requirement, but also fundamental to ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the system. From the smoothness of air / water flow, energy efficiency improvement, safety protection to functional realization, the rationality and reliability of the connections directly affect the performance and lifespan of the entire system, as follows.
[0003] A search revealed a patent with authorization announcement number CN220037774U, which discloses a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) pipe structure. The structure includes a first pipe and a second pipe. An annular insert plate is fixedly connected to the top of the second pipe. An annular slot for use with the annular insert plate is formed at the bottom of the first pipe. A connecting sleeve is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the first pipe. A matching insert block is formed on the outer surface of the second pipe corresponding to the position of the connecting sleeve. Four first screws are evenly spaced around the outside of the connecting sleeve. One end of each first screw passes through the connecting sleeve, the insert block, and the annular insert plate, extending into the annular insert plate and threadedly connecting to it. This HVAC pipe structure is rationally designed and easy to use. It uses two sets of bolts in opposite directions to connect two or more HVAC pipes, maximizing connection strength and preventing loosening or detachment even after long-term use. Furthermore, the joints have good sealing properties, preventing water leakage and meeting the normal operating requirements of HVAC systems.
[0004] However, the above-mentioned HVAC duct structure still has the following areas for optimization. For example, when installing and connecting pipes, it still requires multiple threaded fasteners, such as screws and bolts, just like traditional connection methods. Using multiple threaded fasteners for connection is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also inefficient. It also requires matching disassembly and assembly tools, such as wrenches. This makes the connection and installation of pipes, as well as subsequent disassembly and maintenance, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a high-efficiency and energy-saving HVAC duct connection structure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model discloses a high-efficiency and energy-saving HVAC pipe connection structure. It features a quick-connect mechanism and a quick-locking mechanism, allowing the connection of the first and second pipes to be completed by engaging the mating plate on one side of the second mating seat with the mating groove on one side of the first mating seat. The second mating seat is then rotated to adjust the positions of the four locking plates, aligning them with the locking grooves. Rotating the locking plates further engages them with the locking grooves until the inner side of the L-shaped bend of the locking plate is tightly fitted against the side of the first mating seat furthest from the second mating seat. During this process, pressure is applied to the locking plates until they are firmly locked, compressing the sealing gasket. This quickly and easily completes the connection and fixation between the first and second pipes without the need for threaded fasteners or matching installation tools, saving time and effort and increasing efficiency. In summary, this solves the problems in the prior art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model discloses a high-efficiency and energy-saving HVAC pipe connection structure, including a first pipe and a second pipe. A first docking seat is fixedly connected to one end of the first pipe, and an annular docking groove is provided on one side of the first docking seat. A second docking seat is fixedly connected to one end of the second pipe, and an annular docking plate is provided on one side of the second docking seat. A sealing gasket is attached and fixed to the side of the docking plate away from the second pipe. The docking plate matches and engages with the docking groove, and the sealing gasket abuts and tightens against the deep interior of the docking groove.
[0008] The first docking seat has four equally spaced locking slots on its outer circumference, and the second docking seat has four equally spaced mounting slots on its outer circumference, the size of which matches the size of the locking slots.
[0009] A quick-connect mechanism includes four snap-fit plates, each L-shaped. Each snap-fit plate has a pivot on both sides, allowing it to be rotatably mounted inside an mounting groove via the pivot. The snap-fit plates engage with the mounting grooves, and the inner side of the L-shaped bend of the snap-fit plate is tightly fitted to the side of the first mating seat away from the second mating seat. A through-hole limiting groove is provided at the L-shaped bend of the snap-fit plate.
[0010] A quick-locking mechanism is located on the side of the first docking seat away from the second docking seat, and the quick-locking mechanism engages with the limiting groove.
[0011] Furthermore, when the inner side of the L-shaped turning surface of the snap-on plate is tightly fitted to the side of the first mating seat away from the second mating seat, the sealing gasket layer is in a compressed state.
[0012] Furthermore, a lifting handle is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-on plate away from the second docking seat, and the lifting handle is fixedly connected to the snap-on plate by welding.
[0013] Furthermore, a first magnet is embedded and fixedly attached to the slot, and a second magnet is attached and fixedly attached to the buckle plate, with the second magnet and the first magnet being attracted and connected.
[0014] Furthermore, the quick-locking mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a pull rod, an abutment plate, and a spring. The quick-locking mechanism has four sets. The mounting bracket is U-shaped, and all four mounting brackets are fixedly installed on the side of the first docking seat away from the second docking seat. One end of the pull rod movably passes through the mounting bracket, and the pull rod matches and engages with the limiting groove. The abutment plate is fixedly fitted on the outside of the pull rod, and the spring is movably fitted on the outside of the pull rod. Both ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the abutment plate and the mounting bracket, respectively.
[0015] Furthermore, the mounting bracket has sliding grooves on both sides inside, and the two sides of the abutment plate are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves through sliding connectors.
[0016] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:
[0017] 1. This technical solution is equipped with a quick-connect mechanism, which allows the mating plate on one side of the second mating seat to match and engage with the mating groove on one side of the first mating seat when connecting the first and second pipes. The quick-connect mechanism completes the snap-fit connection and fixation between the first and second pipes without the need for threaded fasteners and matching installation tools, saving time and effort, with high efficiency and practicality.
[0018] 2. This technical solution incorporates a quick-locking mechanism, which effectively prevents loosening between the first and second pipes during connection, thus avoiding reduced sealing and disruption to normal operation. It also eliminates the need for threaded fasteners and matching installation tools, saving time and effort while increasing efficiency, further enhancing the practicality of the pipe connection structure. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of the second docking seat installation of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first docking seat structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the tie rod installation of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. First pipe; 2. Second pipe; 3. First docking seat; 4. Docking groove; 5. Second docking seat; 6. Docking plate; 7. Sealing gasket; 8. Clip-on groove; 9. Mounting groove; 10. Quick connection mechanism; 1001. Clip-on buckle plate; 1002. Rotating shaft; 1003. Limiting groove; 1004. First magnet; 1005. Second magnet; 1006. Lifting handle; 11. Quick locking mechanism; 1101. Mounting bracket; 1102. Pull rod; 1103. Abutment plate; 1104. Spring; 1105. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "surface", "side", "gap", "peripheral", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0027] Reference Figures 1-4A high-efficiency and energy-saving HVAC duct connection structure includes a first duct 1 and a second duct 2. A first docking seat 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the first duct 1. An annular docking groove 4 is provided on one side of the first docking seat 3. A second docking seat 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the second duct 2. An annular docking plate 6 is provided on one side of the second docking seat 5. A sealing gasket 7 is attached and fixed to the side of the docking plate 6 away from the second duct 2. The docking plate 6 matches and engages with the docking groove 4, and the sealing gasket 7 abuts and tightens against the deep interior of the docking groove 4. Four mounting grooves 8 are equally spaced on the outer circumference of the first docking seat 3, and four installation grooves 9 are equally spaced on the outer circumference of the second docking seat 5. The size of the installation grooves 9 matches the size of the mounting grooves 8.
[0028] The quick-connecting mechanism 10 includes four latching plates 1001, each L-shaped. A pivot 1002 is provided on both sides of each latching plate 1001. The latching plates 1001 are rotatably mounted inside the mounting groove 9 via the pivot 1002, and are matched and engaged with the latching groove 8. The inner side of the L-shaped turning surface of the latching plate 1001 is closely fitted to the side of the first docking seat 3 away from the second docking seat 5. A through-hole limiting groove 1003 is provided at the L-shaped turning surface of the latching plate 1001. A quick-locking mechanism 11 is located on the side of the first docking seat 3 away from the second docking seat 5, and engages with the limiting groove 1003.
[0029] When the inner side of the L-shaped turning surface of the snap-on plate 1001 is tightly fitted with the side of the first docking seat 3 away from the second docking seat 5, the sealing gasket layer 7 is under pressure and compressed; a lifting handle 1006 is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-on plate 1001 away from the second docking seat 5, and the lifting handle 1006 is fixedly connected to the snap-on plate 1001 by welding; a first magnet 1004 is embedded and fixedly fitted at the snap-on groove 8, and a second magnet 1005 is attached and fixedly fitted at the snap-on plate 1001, and the second magnet 1005 is attracted and connected to the first magnet 1004;
[0030] The quick-locking mechanism 11 includes a mounting bracket 1101, a pull rod 1102, an abutment plate 1103, and a spring 1104. The quick-locking mechanism 11 has four sets. The mounting bracket 1101 is U-shaped. All four mounting brackets 1101 are fixedly installed on the side of the first docking seat 3 away from the second docking seat 5. One end of the pull rod 1102 movably passes through the mounting bracket 1101, and the pull rod 1102 matches and engages with the limiting groove 1003. The abutment plate 1103 is fixedly fitted on the outside of the pull rod 1102. The spring 1104 is movably fitted on the outside of the pull rod 1102, and the two ends of the spring 1104 are respectively fixedly connected to the abutment plate 1103 and the mounting bracket 1101.
[0031] The mounting bracket 1101 has sliding grooves 1105 on both sides inside, and the two sides of the abutment plate 1103 are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves 1105 through sliding connectors.
[0032] In the specific implementation process, when connecting the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2, the mating plate 6 on one side of the second mating seat 5 can be matched and engaged with the mating groove 4 on one side of the first mating seat 3. The second mating seat 5 is then rotated to adjust the position of the four snap-fit plates 1001, so that the position of the snap-fit plates 1001 is aligned with the position of the snap-fit groove 8. At this time, the pull rod 1102 can be pulled up first to compress the spring 1104. Then, the snap-fit plates 1001 are rotated to match and engage with the snap-fit groove 8 until the inner side of the L-shaped bend of the snap-fit plate 1001 is tightly fitted to the side of the first mating seat 3 away from the second mating seat 5. During this process, force needs to be applied to the snap-fit plates 1001. Until the snap-fit plate 1001 is locked and the sealing gasket 7 is compressed, then the pull rod 1102 is released, the spring 1104 rebounds, and in conjunction with the abutment plate 1103, the pull rod 1102 is driven to reset until the pull rod 1102 matches and engages with the limiting groove 1003. This quickly locks and limits the snap-fit plate 1001, effectively preventing the snap-fit plate 1001 from becoming loose. This effectively prevents the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 from becoming loose, which would reduce the sealing performance and affect their normal operation. Thus, the connection, fixation and locking between the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 can be completed quickly and conveniently without the need for threaded fasteners and matching installation tools, saving time and effort and increasing efficiency.
[0033] When the inner side of the L-shaped turning surface of the snap-on plate 1001 is tightly fitted with the side of the first docking seat 3 away from the second docking seat 5, the sealing gasket 7 is in a compressed state to ensure that after the snap-on plate 1001 is fastened, the docking plate 6 and the docking groove 4 can be sealed through the compressed sealing gasket 7 to prevent leakage when air or water flows inside the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2.
[0034] The pull handle 1006 is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-on plate 1001 away from the second docking seat 5 to facilitate the installation and removal of the snap-on plate 1001 by the staff. The pull handle 1006 is fixedly connected to the snap-on plate 1001 by welding to ensure that the pull handle 1006 and the snap-on plate 1001 have high connection strength and are not easy to break or separate.
[0035] The adsorption connection between the second magnet 1005 and the first magnet 1004 can effectively improve the stability of the snap-on plate 1001 after it is snapped in, making it less likely for the snap-on plate 1001 to fall off and separate from the snap-on groove 8 and the first docking seat 3.
[0036] The fact that the two sides of the abutment plate 1103 are slidably connected to the two slide grooves 1105 through sliding connectors can greatly improve the stability of the abutment plate 1103.
[0037] Working principle: When connecting the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2, the mating plate 6 on one side of the second mating seat 5 can be matched and engaged with the mating groove 4 on one side of the first mating seat 3. The second mating seat 5 is rotated to adjust the position of the four snap-fit plates 1001 so that the position of the snap-fit plates 1001 is aligned with the position of the snap-fit groove 8. At this time, the pull rod 1102 can be pulled up first to compress the spring 1104. Then, the snap-fit plates 1001 are rotated to match and engage with the snap-fit groove 8 until the inner side of the L-shaped bend of the snap-fit plate 1001 is tightly attached to the side of the first mating seat 3 away from the second mating seat 5. During this process, force needs to be applied to the snap-fit plates 1001 until they are snapped into place. Plate 1001 is clamped, and sealing gasket 7 is compressed. Then, pull rod 1102 is released, spring 1104 rebounds, and in conjunction with abutment plate 1103, pull rod 1102 is driven to reset until pull rod 1102 matches and engages with limiting groove 1003. This quickly locks and limits the clamping plate 1001, effectively preventing the clamping plate 1001 from loosening. This effectively prevents the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 from becoming loose, thus reducing sealing performance and affecting their normal operation. This quickly and conveniently completes the connection, fixation, and locking of the first pipe 1 and the second pipe 2 without the need for threaded fasteners and matching installation tools, saving time and effort, and is highly efficient and practical.
[0038] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A high efficiency, energy saving, heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct connection structure comprising a first duct (1) and a second duct (2), characterized in that: One end of the first pipeline (1) is fixedly connected with a first docking seat (3), one side of the first docking seat (3) is provided with an annular docking groove (4), one end of the second pipeline (2) is fixedly connected with a second docking seat (5), one side of the second docking seat (5) is provided with an annular docking plate (6), and the side of the docking plate (6) away from the second pipeline (2) is fixedly attached with a sealing pad layer (7), the docking plate (6) is matched and clamped with the docking groove (4), and the sealing pad layer (7) is abutted and tightly closed with the inner deep part of the docking groove (4); Four clamping grooves (8) are equally spaced on the circumferential outer side of the first docking seat (3), and four mounting grooves (9) are equally spaced on the circumferential outer side of the second docking seat (5), the size of the mounting groove (9) is matched with the size of the clamping groove (8); The quick connecting mechanism (10) includes a clamping buckle plate (1001), the clamping buckle plate (1001) is provided with four, the four clamping buckle plates (1001) are all L-shaped, both sides of the clamping buckle plate (1001) are provided with a rotating shaft (1002), the clamping buckle plate (1001) is rotatably installed in the mounting groove (9) through the rotating shaft (1002), and the clamping buckle plate (1001) is matched and clamped with the clamping groove (8), the L-shaped turning surface of the clamping buckle plate (1001) is tightly attached to the side of the first docking seat (3) away from the second docking seat (5), and the L-shaped turning surface of the clamping buckle plate (1001) is provided with a penetrating limiting groove (1003); The quick locking mechanism (11) is located on the side of the first docking seat (3) away from the second docking seat (5), and the quick locking mechanism (11) is clamped with the limiting groove (1003).
2. The high efficiency, energy saving, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and piping connection structure, according to claim 1, wherein: When the L-shaped turning surface of the clamping buckle plate (1001) is tightly attached to the side of the first docking seat (3) away from the second docking seat (5), the sealing pad layer (7) is in a compressed state.
3. The high efficiency, energy saving, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and piping connection structure, as recited in claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y: The side of the clamping buckle plate (1001) away from the second docking seat (5) is fixedly connected with a lifting handle (1006), and the lifting handle (1006) and the clamping buckle plate (1001) are fixedly connected by welding.
4. The high efficiency, energy saving, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and piping connection structure, according to claim 1, wherein: The first magnet (1004) is embeddedly and fixedly attached at the clamping groove (8), the second magnet (1005) is fixedly attached at the clamping buckle plate (1001), and the second magnet (1005) is attractively connected with the first magnet (1004).
5. The energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct connection structure of claim 1, wherein: The quick locking mechanism (11) comprises a mounting frame (1101), a pull rod (1102), an abutting plate (1103) and a spring (1104), four groups of the quick locking mechanism (11) are arranged, the mounting frame (1101) is in the concave shape, four mounting frames (1101) are fixedly installed on the side, away from the second docking seat (5), of the first docking seat (3), one end of the pull rod (1102) is movably penetrated through the mounting frame (1101), and the pull rod (1102) is matched and clamped with the limiting groove (1003), the abutting plate (1103) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the pull rod (1102), the spring (1104) is movably sleeved on the outside of the pull rod (1102), and the two ends of the spring (1104) are fixedly connected with the abutting plate (1103) and the mounting frame (1101) respectively.
6. The energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct connection structure of claim 5, wherein: The inside of the mounting frame (1101) is provided with a sliding groove (1105) on both sides, and the two sides of the abutting plate (1103) are slidably connected with the two sliding grooves (1105) through sliding connecting pieces.
Citation Information
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Heating ventilation air conditioner pipeline structure
CN220037774U