Automatic pipe arranging and storing device for storing water pipes
The pipe-laying mechanism, which combines guide wheels and spiral grooves, solves the problem of messy stacking of water pipes during storage, realizes automatic and orderly storage of water pipes, improves storage efficiency and service life, and reduces operation difficulty and cost.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Traditional hose reels lack axial guidance design, which makes hoses prone to overlapping and misalignment during the winding process, affecting storage convenience and user experience.
The pipe arrangement mechanism uses a guide wheel and a spiral groove. The guide wheel reciprocates along the support shaft under the friction of the water pipe, so as to realize the orderly axial arrangement of the water pipe. The arc groove provides a limit and ensures that the water pipe is neatly stored.
It enables automatic and orderly arrangement of water pipes, shortens storage time, improves storage efficiency, avoids water pipe damage, extends service life, and reduces operation difficulty and cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water pipe storage vehicle technology, specifically to an automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage. Background Technology
[0002] Water hose carts are used to collect and organize water hoses after gardening or yard cleaning. For example, in gardening, after irrigating and cleaning plants and trees, water hose carts are used to wind and organize flexible water hoses. Alternatively, after washing yard paths, garage floors, outdoor furniture, doors, windows, walls, air conditioner units, vehicles, and other items and areas, water hose carts are used to organize water hoses in an orderly manner, preventing them from becoming tangled and messy.
[0003] Currently, the water pipe cart consists of a frame, a water pipe reel, and a handle. The water pipe reel is used to wind the water pipe. The water pipe reel is mounted on the frame, and the water pipe is wound and unwound by turning the handle.
[0004] However, the aforementioned hose reel has a simple cylindrical structure and lacks an axial guide design for the hose's arrangement during the winding process. During winding, the hose's position on the reel needs to be manually adjusted, making it difficult to control the hose's axial alignment and easily leading to overlapping and misalignment. Especially when the hose cart is used frequently and the user is in a hurry to reel it in, the hose will become disorderly tangled, affecting subsequent use, reducing the convenience of storing the hose cart, and impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes an automatic pipe-laying and storage device for water pipe storage, including a frame, a roller assembly and a pipe-laying mechanism;
[0006] The roller assembly is mounted on the frame and has a storage space. The roller assembly is configured to use its own rotation to wind the water pipe so that the water pipe is wound in the storage space.
[0007] The pipe arrangement mechanism is located on one side of the storage space. The pipe arrangement mechanism includes a support shaft, a guide wheel, and a locking block. The support shaft is arranged parallel to the roller assembly. The end of the support shaft is mounted on the frame. Two spiral grooves with opposite directions are provided on the side wall of the support shaft. The spiral grooves are arranged along the axial direction of the support shaft. The guide wheel is sleeved on the support shaft. The locking block is embedded in the guide wheel. The guide wheel contacts the side wall of the support shaft through the locking block. The locking block is provided with a locking slot that matches the spiral groove.
[0008] The guide wheel is configured to rotate around the support shaft under the friction of the water pipe, and reciprocate along the axial direction of the support shaft with the cooperation of the locking block and two spiral grooves with opposite directions, thereby driving the water pipe to form an orderly arrangement in the axial direction of the roller assembly.
[0009] When the guide wheel rotates due to the friction of the water pipes, the locking block moves along the trajectory of the spiral groove. Because there are two spiral grooves with opposite directions of rotation on the support shaft, the guide wheel, in cooperation with the locking block and the spiral grooves, reciprocates along the axial direction of the support shaft. When the guide wheel reaches its limit position along one direction of the support shaft, due to the change in the direction of rotation of the spiral grooves, the guide wheel begins to move in the opposite direction, thus achieving reciprocating motion along the axial direction of the support shaft. During the reciprocating motion of the guide wheel along the axial direction of the support shaft, the guide wheel pushes the water pipes to arrange them sequentially in the axial direction of the roller assembly, forming an orderly arrangement of the water pipes along the axial direction of the roller assembly, avoiding the chaotic stacking of the water pipes, and achieving neat storage of the water pipes.
[0010] Preferably, the side wall of the guide wheel is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped groove and the frame form a channel for laying water pipes. The arc-shaped groove is configured to limit the water pipes by utilizing the side wall.
[0011] Preferably, the roller assembly includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is installed between the first end plate and the second end plate, and a storage space is provided between the first end plate and the second end plate. The multiple connecting plates are arranged in a circle around the rotation axis of the roller assembly.
[0012] Preferably, both the first end plate and the second end plate are mounted on the frame via a pivot.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the roller assembly is provided with a water inlet connector, and the other end of the roller assembly is provided with a manual crank.
[0014] Preferably, the sides of the frame have a trapezoidal support structure.
[0015] Preferably, a handrail is provided at the top of the frame, which spans across the roller assembly.
[0016] Preferably, the end of the support shaft is mounted on the frame via a bracket.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the automatic pipe-laying and storing device provided by this utility model has the following substantial features and advancements: This automatic pipe-laying and storing device utilizes the cooperation between the guide wheel and the spiral groove in the pipe-laying mechanism to achieve automatic and orderly arrangement of water pipes along the axial direction of the roller assembly. When the water pipe is wound on the roller assembly, the guide wheel reciprocates along the support shaft under the friction of the water pipe, precisely controlling the arrangement position of the water pipe, avoiding chaotic stacking, significantly shortening the storage time, and improving the efficiency of pipe winding. Simultaneously, the pipe-laying mechanism ensures that the water pipe remains stretched and flat during winding, avoiding damage caused by uneven local stress, effectively extending the service life of the water pipe, and reducing replacement costs. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front view of an automatic pipe storage device for storing water pipes.
[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure shown in Figure AA.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the card block in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of an automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Roller assembly; 3. Pipe laying mechanism; 4. Storage space; 5. Water inlet connector; 6. Manual crank handle; 7. Handrail; 8. Support; 9. Hose; 21. First end plate; 22. Second end plate; 23. Connecting plate; 31. Support shaft; 32. Guide wheel; 33. Locking block; 34. Spiral groove; 35. Arc-shaped groove; 36. Channel; 331. Bayonet. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Existing water pipe storage devices often require frequent manual adjustments to the pipe positions during the pipe winding process to achieve neat storage. This invention proposes an automatic pipe storage device to solve the problems of chaotic pipe stacking and frequent manual adjustments in traditional pipe storage methods. This device achieves automatic and orderly pipe storage, improving storage efficiency and extending pipe lifespan.
[0026] Compared to traditional manual pipe laying or simple storage devices, the automatic pipe laying and storage device proposed in this embodiment utilizes the cooperation between the guide wheel and the spiral groove in the pipe laying mechanism to achieve automatic and orderly arrangement of water pipes along the axial direction of the roller assembly. When the water pipe is wound on the roller assembly, the guide wheel reciprocates along the support shaft under the friction of the water pipe, precisely controlling the arrangement position of the water pipe, avoiding chaotic stacking, significantly shortening storage time, and improving water pipe storage efficiency by more than 30%. Furthermore, this automatic pipe laying and storage device requires no manual intervention in the pipe laying process. Simply fix the starting end of the water pipe on the roller assembly, start the roller assembly to rotate, and the pipe laying mechanism will automatically complete the subsequent pipe laying work, reducing operational difficulty, minimizing manpower input, and greatly improving ease of use.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic pipe-laying and storing device for water pipes includes a frame 1, a roller assembly 2, and a pipe-laying mechanism 3. The roller assembly 2 is mounted on the frame 1. A storage space 4 is provided on the roller assembly 2. The roller assembly 2 is configured to use its own rotation to wind the water pipe, so that the water pipe is wound in the storage space 4.
[0028] like Figure 2 Combination Figure 3 As shown, the pipe-laying mechanism 3 is arranged on one side of the storage space 4. The pipe-laying mechanism 3 includes a support shaft 31, a guide wheel 32, and a locking block 33. The support shaft 31 is arranged parallel to the roller assembly 2. The end of the support shaft 31 is mounted on the frame 1. Two spiral grooves 34 with opposite directions of rotation are provided on the side wall of the support shaft 31. The spiral grooves 34 are arranged along the axial direction of the support shaft 31. The guide wheel 32 is sleeved on the support shaft 31. The locking block 33 is embedded in the guide wheel 32. The guide wheel 32 contacts the side wall of the support shaft 31 through the locking block 33. Figure 4 As shown, the card block 33 is provided with a bayonet 331 that matches the spiral groove 34.
[0029] The guide wheel 32 is configured to rotate around the support shaft 31 under the friction of the water pipe, and reciprocate along the axial direction of the support shaft 31 with the cooperation of the locking block 33 and two spiral grooves 34 with opposite directions of rotation, thereby driving the water pipe to form an orderly arrangement in the axial direction of the roller assembly 2.
[0030] For example, when the guide wheel 32 moves to its limit position along one direction of the support shaft 31, due to the change in the rotation direction of the spiral groove 34, the guide wheel 32 begins to move in the opposite direction, thereby realizing reciprocating motion along the axial direction of the support shaft 31. During the reciprocating motion of the guide wheel 32 along the axial direction of the support shaft 31, the guide wheel 32 pushes the water pipes to arrange them sequentially in the axial direction of the roller assembly 2, so that the water pipes are arranged in an orderly manner in the axial direction of the roller assembly 2, avoiding the chaotic stacking of water pipes and realizing the neat storage of water pipes.
[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, an arc-shaped groove 35 is provided on the side wall of the guide wheel 32. A channel 36 for laying water pipes is formed between the arc-shaped groove 35 and the frame 1. The arc-shaped groove 35 is configured to limit the movement of the water pipes using its side wall. Thus, the channel 36 formed by the arc-shaped groove 35 and the frame 1 provides precise guidance for the movement trajectory of the water pipes. When the guide wheel 32 reciprocates along the support shaft 31, the water pipes always move along the path planned by the groove, ensuring precise arrangement on the roller assembly 2 according to a predetermined spacing and sequence, avoiding misalignment caused by water pipe deviation.
[0032] The design of the arc-shaped groove 35 can effectively disperse the pressure on the water pipe and avoid excessive local stress on the water pipe. When the water pipe is pushed by the guide wheel 32 to move along the axial direction of the roller assembly 2, the curved surface structure of the side wall of the arc-shaped groove 35 can evenly bear the pressure transmitted by the water pipe, preventing the water pipe from deforming or breaking due to stress concentration, and reducing the risk of leakage caused by water pipe damage.
[0033] To further facilitate the installation and maintenance of roller assembly 2, a modular design is adopted for roller assembly 2. For example, as... Figure 2 Combination Figure 3 As shown, the roller assembly 2 includes a first end plate 21, a second end plate 22, and a connecting plate 23. The connecting plate 23 is installed between the first end plate 21 and the second end plate 22. A storage space 4 is provided between the first end plate 21 and the second end plate 22. The multiple connecting plates 23 are arranged in a circle around the rotation axis of the roller assembly 2.
[0034] The size of the storage space 4 can be flexibly changed by adjusting the number and length of the connecting plates 23 and the distance between the first end plate 21 and the second end plate 22 to meet the storage needs of water pipes of different lengths and diameters. For longer or thicker water pipes, increasing the number of connecting plates 23 or increasing the distance between the end plates can expand the storage space 4; for shorter or thinner water pipes, the storage space 4 can be reduced, making reasonable use of the device space, improving space utilization, and making the device suitable for diverse water pipe storage scenarios.
[0035] The circular arrangement of multiple connecting plates 23 provides multiple support points for the water pipe as the roller assembly 2 rotates and winds it, reducing wrinkles and deformation caused by uneven stress during winding. Simultaneously, it helps maintain the regularity of the water pipe winding, ensuring it is tightly and evenly wound within the storage space 4, preventing loosening and stacking, and improving the quality and efficiency of water pipe storage. Preferably, the number of connecting plates 23 is 2-4.
[0036] To further improve the ease of assembly and disassembly of the roller assembly 2, both the first end plate 21 and the second end plate 22 are mounted on the frame 1 via a rotating shaft. During installation, the shaft can be easily assembled with the corresponding parts of the frame 1 and the end plates, reducing installation difficulty and time costs. During equipment maintenance, if the roller assembly 2 malfunctions, the end plates can be quickly disassembled for inspection and repair without the need for complex disassembly of the entire device, effectively reducing maintenance workload and costs, and improving the maintainability of the equipment.
[0037] According to some preferred embodiments of this utility model, one end of the roller assembly 2 is provided with a water inlet connector 5, and the other end of the roller assembly 2 is provided with a manual crank handle 6. The quick-connect design of the water inlet connector 5 and the water pipe allows users to quickly switch water sources in different working scenarios, reducing connection time and improving work efficiency. At the same time, users can perform precise operation through the manual crank handle 6, avoiding the water pipe from becoming tangled due to excessive electric winding speed; when storing long or thick water pipes, the rotation speed of the manual crank handle 6 can also be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation.
[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, a handrail 7 is provided at the top of the frame 1, spanning across the roller assembly 2. The handrail 7 provides a stable grip point for the operator. When moving or adjusting the position of the hose retractor, the operator can easily push the device by gripping the handrail 7, making it particularly suitable for scenarios requiring frequent changes of work site, such as garden irrigation and construction. Simultaneously, when performing hose retracting or unfolding operations, the operator can maintain balance using the handrail 7, making it easier to fix the hose start end and operate the manual crank 6, significantly reducing operational difficulty and improving work efficiency.
[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the side of the frame 1 has a trapezoidal support structure. The trapezoidal support structure on the side ensures stable support at the bottom while appropriately narrowing the upper space, which does not affect the normal operation of the roller assembly 2 and the pipe arrangement mechanism 3, and effectively reduces the overall footprint of the device.
[0040] like Figure 5As shown, the end of the support shaft 31 is mounted on the frame 1 via a bracket 8. Therefore, by selecting different specifications and types of brackets 8, the installation height, angle, and position of the support shaft 31 can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different sizes and types of roller assemblies 2, water pipes, and usage scenarios. For example, for the storage requirements of water pipes of special lengths, the position of the support shaft 31 can be adjusted by replacing the appropriate bracket 8 to ensure the normal operation of the pipe laying mechanism 3. This design enhances the versatility of the device, enabling it to meet diverse usage needs.
[0041] When using the automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage proposed in this embodiment of the utility model, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the starting end of the hose 9 passes through the channel 36 formed between the arc-shaped groove 35 on the side wall of the guide wheel 32 and the frame 1. The arc-shaped groove 35 is used to limit and fix the hose 9, preventing the hose 9 from shifting during storage. The starting end of the hose 9 is fixed to the roller assembly 2. A water pipe can be connected through the water inlet connector 5 at one end of the roller assembly 2. If water delivery is not required, the water pipe can also be firmly fixed in the storage space 4 of the roller assembly 2 by binding or other methods.
[0042] If the device is electrically powered, turning on the power switch will cause the roller assembly 2 to start rotating under the drive of the motor. If the device is manually operated, the operator holds the hand crank 6 and rotates the crank at a constant speed to rotate the roller assembly 2. As the roller assembly 2 rotates, the water pipe begins to be wound into the storage space 4. At the same time, the guide wheel 32, which is in contact with the water pipe, rotates around the support shaft 31 under the action of friction.
[0043] The locking block 33 inside the guide wheel 32 cooperates with two spiral grooves 34 on the side wall of the support shaft 31 with opposite directions of rotation, so that the guide wheel 32 reciprocates along the axial direction of the support shaft 31 while rotating. The reciprocating motion of the guide wheel 32 pushes the water pipes to arrange sequentially along the axial direction of the roller assembly 2. The limiting effect of the arc-shaped groove 35 ensures that the water pipes are tightly and neatly wound on the roller assembly 2, forming an orderly arrangement. Throughout the process, the handrail 7 at the top of the frame 1 can help the operator maintain balance, observe the water pipe storage, and make appropriate adjustments.
[0044] This utility model is not limited to the specific technical solutions described in the above embodiments. Besides the above embodiments, this utility model may have other implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage, characterized in that, Includes the frame, roller assembly, and pipe laying mechanism; The roller assembly is mounted on the frame and has a storage space. The roller assembly is configured to use its own rotation to wind the water pipe so that the water pipe is wound in the storage space. The pipe arrangement mechanism is located on one side of the storage space. The pipe arrangement mechanism includes a support shaft, a guide wheel, and a locking block. The support shaft is arranged parallel to the roller assembly. The end of the support shaft is mounted on the frame. Two spiral grooves with opposite directions are provided on the side wall of the support shaft. The spiral grooves are arranged along the axial direction of the support shaft. The guide wheel is sleeved on the support shaft. The locking block is embedded in the guide wheel. The guide wheel contacts the side wall of the support shaft through the locking block. The locking block is provided with a locking slot that matches the spiral groove. The guide wheel is configured to rotate around the support shaft under the friction of the water pipe, and reciprocate along the axial direction of the support shaft with the cooperation of the locking block and two spiral grooves with opposite directions, thereby driving the water pipe to form an orderly arrangement in the axial direction of the roller assembly.
2. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, An arc-shaped groove is provided on the side wall of the guide wheel, and the arc-shaped groove forms a channel for laying water pipes between itself and the frame. The arc-shaped groove is configured to limit the water pipes by utilizing the side wall.
3. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller assembly includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is installed between the first end plate and the second end plate. A storage space is provided between the first end plate and the second end plate. Multiple connecting plates are arranged in a circle around the rotation axis of the roller assembly.
4. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first end plate and the second end plate are mounted on the frame via a rotating shaft.
5. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the roller assembly is provided with a water inlet connector, and the other end of the roller assembly is provided with a manual crank handle.
6. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sides of the frame have a trapezoidal support structure.
7. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the frame is provided with a handrail, which spans across the roller assembly.
8. The automatic pipe storage device for water pipe storage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the support shaft is mounted on the frame via a bracket.