Flow dividing device of heat exchanger

By adopting a combination structure of end cap and clamping bracket in the heat exchanger diversion device, and using a clamping screw and hand crank to achieve quick sealing and opening, the problem of inconvenient operation in the prior art is solved, and the convenience of maintenance and gasket replacement is improved.

CN224095007UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07SUZHOU XINHENGTENG HEAT TRANSFER TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

The existing heat exchanger's flow distribution device is inconvenient to operate during maintenance and sealing, especially since the installation and removal of the plugs require tools, which affects maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The end cap adopts a combination structure of hinge shaft and clamping bracket, and uses clamping screw and hand crank to achieve quick sealing and opening of the end cap. The design of connecting protrusion and groove facilitates the installation and removal of sealing gasket.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid sealing and opening of the heat exchanger diversion device, facilitates inspection and maintenance, simplifies the gasket replacement process, and improves operational convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a shunting device of a heat exchanger, and relates to the technical field of heat exchanger equipment. The pipe comprises a pipe body, a main connector is fixedly arranged at the top of the pipe body, shunting connectors are fixedly arranged at the bottom of the pipe body side by side at equal intervals, and end panels are symmetrically and fixedly arranged at the two ends of the pipe body. According to the end cover pressing device, the abutting head is driven to move towards the pressing support by rotating the abutting screw in the forward direction, the tail end of the pressing support can be pressed through the abutting head, the pressing support rotates downwards around the connecting shaft, the extrusion head abuts against the outer wall of the end cover, the end cover can be pressed on the end face plate, and therefore the end cover can be tightly pressed. The end opening of the pipe body is rapidly sealed through the end cover and the sealing gasket, the pressing support can rotate upwards around the connecting shaft by reversely rotating the abutting screw rod, the end cover can be turned downwards around the hinge shaft to be opened, therefore, the end opening of the pipe body can be rapidly opened, operation is convenient and fast, and then personnel can conveniently overhaul and maintain the interior of the pipe body.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of heat exchanger equipment, and in particular relates to a flow distribution device for a heat exchanger. Background Technology

[0002] A heat exchanger is a device that transfers part of the heat from a hot fluid to a cold fluid; it is also called a heat exchanger. Heat exchangers play an important role in chemical, petroleum, power, food, and many other industrial production processes. In chemical production, heat exchangers can be used as heaters, coolers, condensers, evaporators, and reboilers, and are widely applied. A search revealed that patent application number 202221521264.8 discloses a flow distribution device for a heat exchanger, including a flow distribution pipe. The flow distribution pipe includes a pipe body, a main interface, and a flow distribution interface. The pipe body has a hollow structure. The main interface and the flow distribution interface are respectively located on the two side walls of the pipe body. A regulating valve is installed on each of the main interface and the flow distribution interface. One end of each of the main interface and the flow distribution interface is fixedly connected by welding. Flanges are installed on both ends of the pipe body and the other end of the main interface and the flow distribution interface. Plugs are installed on the flanges at both ends of the pipe body.

[0003] However, during actual use, the applicant found that the two ends of the tube body are sealed by plugs. When installing and removing the plugs, tools are needed to install and remove multiple bolts, which makes it inconvenient for personnel to inspect and maintain the inside of the tube body. In view of this, we propose a flow distribution device for heat exchangers. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model relates to a flow distribution device for a heat exchanger, comprising a tube body. A main interface is fixedly installed at the top of the tube body, and flow distribution interfaces are fixedly installed side by side at equal intervals at the bottom of the tube body. End panels are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the tube body, and end caps are rotatably connected to the end panels via hinge shafts. A sealing gasket is fixed on the inner wall of the end cap. Rotary supports are symmetrically fixedly installed at the top of the tube body on both sides of the main interface. A clamping bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating support via a connecting shaft. The end cap is clamped and fixed to the end panel via the clamping bracket. A nut support is fixedly installed at the top of the tube body between the main interface and the rotating support. A clamping screw is threaded through the nut support. A clamping head is provided at the end of the clamping screw near the clamping bracket, and a hand crank is provided at the end of the clamping screw away from the clamping bracket.

[0006] Preferably, the inner wall of the end cap is provided with a connecting groove, and the connecting grooves on the end cap are provided in a row at equal intervals from top to bottom.

[0007] Preferably, a connecting protrusion is fixedly provided on one side of the sealing gasket, and several connecting protrusions on the sealing gasket are arranged side by side at equal intervals from top to bottom, and the connecting protrusions are engaged in the connecting groove.

[0008] Preferably, a first valve is fitted and fixed to the main interface, and a second valve is fitted and fixed to the diversion interface.

[0009] Preferably, a compression head is fixedly provided at the front end of the clamping bracket, and the compression head abuts against the outer wall of the end cap.

[0010] Preferably, the tail end of the clamping bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating support, and the clamping head abuts against the end face of the tail end of the clamping bracket.

[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This utility model discloses a flow distribution device for a heat exchanger. By rotating the clamping screw in the forward direction, the clamping head moves towards the pressing bracket, pressing the tail end of the pressing bracket with the clamping head. This causes the pressing bracket to rotate downward around the connecting axis, and the pressing head presses against the outer wall of the end cover, pressing the end cover tightly onto the end panel. The end cover and the sealing gasket quickly seal the end of the tube. By rotating the clamping screw in the reverse direction, the pressing bracket can rotate upward around the connecting axis, allowing the end cover to flip downward around the hinge axis and open quickly, thus opening the end of the tube. This convenient operation facilitates internal inspection and maintenance of the tube. The cooperation between the connecting protrusion and the connecting groove allows for quick installation and removal of the sealing gasket, facilitating the replacement of aged sealing gaskets. Attached Figure Description

[0013] 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.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flow distribution device of a heat exchanger according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This utility model relates to a flow distribution device for a heat exchanger. Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the end cover and sealing gasket in the flow distribution device of a heat exchanger according to the present invention.

[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0018] 1. Pipe body; 11. Main interface; 12. Diversion interface; 13. End panel; 14. Rotating support; 15. Nut support; 2. First valve; 3. Second valve; 4. End cap; 41. Connecting groove; 5. Clamping bracket; 51. Extrusion head; 6. Clamping screw; 61. Clamping head; 62. Hand crank; 7. Sealing gasket; 71. Connecting protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0021] A flow distribution device for a heat exchanger includes a tube body 1. A main interface 11 is fixedly installed at the top of the tube body 1, and a first valve 2 is sleeved and fixedly installed on the main interface 11. Flow distribution interfaces 12 are fixedly installed side by side at equal intervals at the bottom of the tube body 1, and a second valve 3 is sleeved and fixedly installed on the flow distribution interfaces 12. End panels 13 are symmetrically fixedly installed at both ends of the tube body 1. End caps 4 are rotatably connected to the end panels 13 via hinge shafts. Sealing gaskets 7 are fixedly installed on the inner side walls of the end caps 4. Rotary supports 14 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the top of the tube body 1 on both sides of the main interface 11. A clamping bracket 5 is rotatably connected to the rotating support 14 via a connecting shaft. A pressing head 51 is fixedly installed at the front end of the clamping bracket 5. The end caps 4 are... The clamping bracket 5 is clamped and fixed to the end panel 13. The extrusion head 51 abuts against the outer wall of the end cover 4. The tail end of the clamping bracket 5 is rotatably connected to the rotating support 14. A nut support 15 is fixedly installed on the top of the tube body 1 between the main interface 11 and the rotating support 14. A clamping screw 6 is threaded through the nut support 15. A clamping head 61 is provided at the end of the clamping screw 6 near the clamping bracket 5. The clamping head 61 abuts against the end face of the tail end of the clamping bracket 5. A hand crank 62 is provided at the end of the clamping screw 6 away from the clamping bracket 5. By rotating the clamping screw 6 in the forward direction, the clamping head 61 is moved towards the clamping bracket 5, and the clamping head 61 can clamp the tail end of the clamping bracket 5. The clamping bracket 5 rotates downward around the connecting axis, and the clamping head 51 presses against the outer wall of the end cap 4, pressing the end cap 4 tightly against the end panel 13. The end cap 4 and the sealing gasket 7 quickly seal the port of the pipe body 1. By rotating the clamping screw 6 in the reverse direction, the clamping bracket 5 can rotate upward around the connecting axis, allowing the end cap 4 to flip downward around the hinge axis and open, thus quickly opening the port of the pipe body 1. This convenient operation facilitates the internal inspection and maintenance of the pipe body 1. When internal maintenance of the pipe body 1 is required, the clamping screw 6 can be rotated in the reverse direction by rotating the hand crank 62. The rotation of the clamping screw 6 can drive the clamping head 61 away from the end cap 13. The clamping bracket 5 is moved in the direction of the connection axis. At this time, the clamping bracket 5 can be rotated upward around the connection axis, and the end cover 4 can be flipped downward around the hinge axis to open it. The internal inspection and maintenance of the pipe body 1 can then be performed. After maintenance, the end cover 4 is flipped upward around the hinge axis to close it, and the clamping bracket 5 is rotated downward around the connection axis so that the pressing head 51 abuts against the end cover 4. Then, the hand crank 62 is rotated in the forward direction to drive the clamping screw 6 to rotate, which can drive the clamping head 61 to move towards the clamping bracket 5 and make the clamping head 61 abut against the tail end of the clamping bracket 5. This can drive the clamping bracket 5 to rotate downward. By pressing the end cover 4 with the pressing head 51, the port of the pipe body 1 can be quickly sealed.

[0022] A connecting groove 41 is provided on the inner wall of the end cap 4, and several connecting grooves 41 are provided side by side at equal intervals from top to bottom on the end cap 4. A connecting protrusion 71 is fixedly provided on one side of the sealing gasket 7, and several connecting protrusions 71 are provided side by side at equal intervals from top to bottom on the sealing gasket 7. The connecting protrusion 71 is engaged in the connecting groove 41. Through the cooperation between the connecting protrusion 71 and the connecting groove 41, it is easy for personnel to quickly install and remove the sealing gasket 7, thereby facilitating the replacement of the aged sealing gasket 7. When the sealing gasket 7 is aged and needs to be replaced, the connecting protrusion 71 on the sealing gasket 7 can be pulled out from the connecting groove 41, and the aged sealing gasket 7 can be removed from the end cap 4. Then, the connecting protrusions 71 on the new sealing gasket 7 are aligned one by one and engaged in the corresponding connecting grooves 41 on the end cap 4, thereby fixing the new sealing gasket 7 on the end cap 4 and completing the quick replacement of the sealing gasket 7.

[0023] Working principle: When internal maintenance of the tube body 1 is required, the hand crank 62 can be rotated in the reverse direction to drive the clamping screw 6 to rotate. The rotation of the clamping screw 6 can drive the clamping head 61 to move away from the clamping bracket 5. At this time, the clamping bracket 5 can be rotated upward around the connecting axis, and the end cover 4 can be flipped downward around the hinge axis to open, so that the internal maintenance of the tube body 1 can be performed. After maintenance, the end cover 4 can be flipped upward around the hinge axis to close, and the clamping bracket 5 can be rotated downward around the connecting axis to make the clamping head 51 abut against the end cover 4. Then, the hand crank 62 can be rotated in the forward direction to drive the clamping screw 6 to rotate, which can... The clamping head 61 is moved toward the clamping bracket 5 and pressed against the tail end of the clamping bracket 5, thereby causing the clamping bracket 5 to rotate downward. The end cap 4 is pressed against the clamping head 51, thus quickly sealing the port of the tube body 1. When the sealing gasket 7 ages and needs to be replaced, the connecting protrusion 71 on the sealing gasket 7 can be pulled out from the connecting groove 41, and the aged sealing gasket 7 can be removed from the end cap 4. Then, the connecting protrusions 71 on the new sealing gasket 7 are aligned one by one and inserted into the corresponding connecting grooves 41 on the end cap 4, thus fixing the new sealing gasket 7 on the end cap 4 and completing the quick replacement of the sealing gasket 7.

[0024] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model. Any modifications to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or equivalent substitutions of some of the technical features shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flow distribution device for a heat exchanger, comprising a tube body (1), characterized in that: A main interface (11) is fixedly installed at the top of the pipe body (1), and a diversion interface (12) is fixedly installed at equal intervals side by side at the bottom of the pipe body (1). End panels (13) are symmetrically fixedly installed at both ends of the pipe body (1). An end cap (4) is rotatably connected to the end panel (13) via a hinge shaft. A sealing gasket (7) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the end cap (4). Rotary supports (14) are symmetrically fixedly installed at the top of the pipe body (1) on both sides of the main interface (11). A connecting rod is connected to the rotating support (14) via a connecting rod. The shaft is rotatably connected to a clamping bracket (5). The end cap (4) is clamped and fixed on the end panel (13) by the clamping bracket (5). A nut support (15) is fixedly provided on the top of the tube (1) between the main interface (11) and the rotating support (14). A tightening screw (6) is threaded through the nut support (15). A tightening head (61) is provided at the end of the tightening screw (6) near the clamping bracket (5). A hand crank (62) is provided at the end of the tightening screw (6) away from the clamping bracket (5).

2. The flow distribution device for a heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cap (4) has a connecting groove (41) on its inner wall, and the connecting groove (41) on the end cap (4) is provided in a plurality of parallel grooves (41) at equal intervals from top to bottom.

3. A flow distribution device for a heat exchanger according to claim 2, characterized in that, A connecting protrusion (71) is fixedly provided on one side of the sealing gasket (7), and a number of connecting protrusions (71) are arranged side by side at equal intervals from top to bottom on the sealing gasket (7), and the connecting protrusions (71) are stuck in the connecting groove (41).

4. A flow splitting device for a heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first valve (2) is fixedly fitted onto the main interface (11), and a second valve (3) is fixedly fitted onto the diversion interface (12).

5. A flow splitting device for a heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the clamping bracket (5) is fixedly provided with a squeezing head (51), which abuts against the outer wall of the end cap (4).

6. A flow splitting device for a heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tail end of the clamping bracket (5) is rotatably connected to the rotating support (14), and the clamping head (61) abuts against the end face of the tail end of the clamping bracket (5).

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