Head assembly of pressure regulating filter

By using a threaded rotating part and a snap-fit ​​structure, the problem of easy failure of the drainage structure of pneumatic air filters is solved, and a rotating pressure regulating filter head assembly that does not require regular maintenance is provided, which has the advantages of convenience and economy.

CN224236344UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15NINGBO FORWARD MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO FORWARD MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The drainage structure of existing pneumatic air filters is prone to failure due to spring failure, which leads to the loss of waterproof function. There is a need for a rotary pressure regulating filter head assembly that does not require regular maintenance.

Method used

The structure employs a threaded rotating component and a snap-fit ​​mechanism, allowing for drainage by adjusting the position through rotation, thus preventing spring failure. It also incorporates a simple manufacturing process and low-cost materials.

Benefits of technology

This invention enables the rotary pressure regulating filter head assembly to be used without regular maintenance, is easy to use, and is inexpensive, making it easy to promote and use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of air source parts, in particular to a head assembly of a pressure regulating filter, which comprises a connector, one end of the connector is positioned in a second cavity, and the other end of the connector is positioned in a first opening. The connector is provided with an abutting part and at least two clamping parts, the abutting part is connected with the two clamping parts, the abutting part abuts against the bottom of the second cavity, and meanwhile the two clamping parts both penetrate through the second opening and are arranged in the first opening; one end of the rotating piece penetrates through the connector and is arranged in the second cavity, the other end of the rotating piece penetrates through the first opening and is arranged outside, and the rotating piece is further in threaded connection with the connector. According to the utility model, the advantages of rotation, no need of regular maintenance and convenience in use can be realized by effectively utilizing the self structural configuration.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air source components, and more specifically to a head assembly of a pressure regulating filter. Background Technology

[0002] In pneumatic technology, air filters, pressure reducing valves, and lubricators are known as the three major pneumatic components. To achieve multiple functions, these three air source processing components are often assembled together in sequence. The function of an air filter is to remove liquid water, oil, and impurities from compressed air. An air filter typically includes components such as a housing, filter element, cyclone blades, baffle plate, water cup, and drain valve. Its principle is that compressed air forms a rotating airflow after being guided by the cyclone blades. Under the action of centrifugal force, the liquid water, oil, and impurities contained in the air are thrown onto the inner wall of the water cup, flow along the cup wall to the bottom, and are discharged through the drain valve. The compressed air, after the liquid oil, water, and impurities have been removed, passes through the filter element to further remove fine solid particles. Existing pneumatic air filters typically use a pressing method for drainage, where a spring force causes the bottom of the drainer to move up and down, thus achieving drainage. However, the spring will fail after a certain period of use, causing it to lose its grip on the drainer and preventing it from sealing the bottom of the water cup. Therefore, there is a need for a rotating, maintenance-free, and easy-to-use pressure regulating filter head assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this application is to provide a head assembly for a pressure regulating filter, wherein the head assembly can effectively utilize its own structural configuration to achieve the advantages of rotation and no need for regular maintenance.

[0004] Another objective of this application is to provide a head assembly for a pressure regulating filter, wherein the head assembly includes a connector, one end of which is located in a second cavity and the other end in a first opening. The connector has a stop portion and at least two snap-fit ​​portions, the stop portion being connected to the two snap-fit ​​portions. The stop portion abuts against the bottom of the second cavity, and both snap-fit ​​portions pass through the second opening and are positioned within the first opening. A rotating member is also included, one end of which passes through the connector and is positioned within the second cavity, and the other end passes through the first opening and is positioned externally. The rotating member is also threadedly connected to the connector, allowing its position to be adjusted by rotation. Furthermore, the threaded structure is less prone to failure and, compared to a spring structure, is more stable and has a longer service life.

[0005] Another objective of this application is to provide a head assembly for a pressure regulating filter, wherein the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter has a simple structure, is easy to operate, does not involve complex manufacturing processes and expensive materials, has high economic efficiency, and is easy to promote and use.

[0006] To achieve at least one of the above-mentioned objectives, this application provides a head assembly for a pressure regulating filter, wherein the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter includes:

[0007] A connector, one end of which is located in the second cavity and the other end in the first opening. The connector has a stop portion and at least two snap-fit ​​portions, the stop portion being connected to the two snap-fit ​​portions, wherein the stop portion abuts against the bottom of the second cavity, and both snap-fit ​​portions pass through the second opening and are positioned within the first opening; and

[0008] A rotating component, one end of which passes through the connector and is placed in the second cavity, and the other end passes through the first opening and is placed outside, and the rotating component is also threadedly connected to the connector.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this application, each of the snap-fit ​​portions has an extension end and a limiting end, the extension end being connected to the limiting end, and both limiting ends being placed within the second opening, while the two limiting ends are located within the first opening and spaced a predetermined distance from the end of the water cup where the second opening is located.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this application, each of the two limiting ends having a guide surface at one end that is opposite to each other, the guide surface being an inclined surface.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of this application, the connector further has a connecting portion located between the two snap-fit ​​portions, and the end of the connecting portion away from the connector has a connecting hole, and the bottom wall forming the connecting hole has a mating hole, and the end of the connector away from the connecting portion has an arc-shaped cavity, the arc-shaped cavity communicating with the mating hole.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of this application, the rotating member has a head, a mating part, and a rotating part, with both ends of the mating part connected to the head and the rotating part respectively, and the head, the mating part, and the rotating part being integrally formed.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this application, the rotating part has a first flow hole at the end opposite to the head, the bottom of the first flow hole is close to the head, and the wall surface forming the first flow hole also has a second flow hole. The end of the head opposite to the mating part also has a third flow hole, and the side wall of the head has a fourth flow hole. The second flow hole and the fourth flow hole both mate with the third flow hole, that is, the second flow hole and the fourth flow hole are both perpendicular to the third flow hole.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this application, the top of the third flow hole is blocked by a plug, and the head is also fitted with a sealing ring, which is located on the upper side of the fourth flow hole.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this application, the mating part is threadedly connected to the connecting hole, and the rotating part is placed on the outside. Attached Figure Description

[0016] These and / or other aspects and advantages of this application will become clearer and more readily understood from the following detailed description of embodiments of this application taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the head assembly of a pressure regulating filter.

[0018] Figure 2 The diagram shows... Figure 1 A magnified view of A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The terms and words used in the following specification and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are used solely by the inventors to enable a clear and consistent understanding of this application. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of this application is provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the application as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0020] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0021] While ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., will be used to describe various components, there is no limitation on which components are used herein. The term is used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component, without departing from the teachings of the utility model concept. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “having” as used in this specification specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, operations, components, elements or combinations thereof, without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, elements or groups thereof.

[0023] Indicative head assembly of a pressure regulating filter

[0024] refer to Figures 1 to 2 According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it should be noted that the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter is disposed on the housing of the external pressure regulating filter, wherein the surface structure of the external pressure regulating filter is as follows. Figure 1 As shown, it includes a shell 10 and a water cup 20. The water cup 20 is fitted inside the shell 10 and also mates with the bottom of the shell 10 and the bottom of the water cup 20. Specifically, the bottom of the shell has a first opening 102 and a first cavity 101, with the first opening 102 communicating with the first cavity 101. The bottom of the water cup 20 has a second opening 202 and a second cavity 201, with the second opening 202 also communicating with the first opening 102 and the second opening 202 communicating with the second cavity 201.

[0025] Specifically, the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter includes a connector 30, one end of which is located in the second cavity 201, and the other end is located in the first opening 102. The connector 30 has a stop portion 31 and at least two snap-fit ​​portions 32. The stop portion 31 is connected to the two snap-fit ​​portions 32, and the stop portion 31 abuts against the bottom of the second cavity 201. Both snap-fit ​​portions 32 pass through the second opening 202 and are positioned within the first opening 102. Notably, each snap-fit ​​portion 32 has an extension end and a limiting end. The extension end is connected to the limiting end, and both limiting ends are positioned within the second opening 202 and the first opening 102, spaced a predetermined distance from the end of the water cup 20 with the second opening 202. It is worth noting that the distance between the two limiting ends is greater than the size of the second opening 202, thereby defining the position of the connector 30. Those skilled in the art should understand that the positioning of the two snap-fit ​​portions 32 can be influenced by the formation of the... The walls of the second opening 202 are pressed together, causing the two limiting ends to swing towards each other at a predetermined angle, thereby reducing the distance between the two limiting ends. This allows the two limiting ends to pass through the second opening 202 and be placed in the first opening 102. It should be noted that the locking part 32 is arc-shaped, and each of the two limiting ends has a guide surface at the opposite ends. The guide surface is inclined, meaning that the guide surface can contact a corner of the second opening 202, and the walls of the second opening 202 press against the guide surface, causing the two limiting ends to swing towards each other.

[0026] Additionally, it should be noted that the connector 30 also has a connecting portion 33, which is located between the two latching portions 32. The connecting portion 33 is spaced apart from the latching portions 32 by a predetermined distance to allow for swing space for subsequent pressure deformation of the latching portions 32. The length of the connecting portion 33 is greater than the length of the latching portions 32. The end of the connecting portion 33 facing away from the connector 30 also has a connecting hole 3301, and the bottom wall forming the connecting hole 3301 has a mating hole 3302. The end of the connector 30 facing away from the connecting portion 33 has an arc-shaped cavity 3303, which communicates with the mating hole 3302.

[0027] The head 42 assembly of the pressure regulating filter further includes a rotating member 40. The rotating member 40 has a head 42, a mating part 41, and a rotating part 43. The two ends of the mating part 41 are respectively connected to the head 42 and the rotating part 43, and the head 42, the mating part 41, and the rotating part 43 are integrally formed. The structure of the rotating member 40 is as follows: Figure 2As shown, the cross-sections of the head 42, the mating part 41, and the rotating part 43 are circular. Specifically, the rotating part 43 has a first flow hole 401 at the end opposite to the head 42, the bottom of the first flow hole 401 is close to the head 42, and the wall forming the first flow hole 401 also has a second flow hole 402. The end of the head 42 opposite to the mating part 41 also has a third flow hole 403, and the side wall of the head 42 has a fourth flow hole 404. The second flow hole 402 and the fourth flow hole 404 both mate with the third flow hole 403, that is, the second flow hole 402 and the fourth flow hole 404 are both perpendicular to the third flow hole 403. It should be noted that the top of the third flow hole 403 is blocked by a plug, and the head 42 is also fitted with a sealing ring 100, which is located above the fourth flow hole 404. It should be noted that the aforementioned mating part 41 is threadedly connected to the connecting hole 3301, and the rotating part 43 is placed on the outside. That is, the user can twist the aforementioned rotating part 43 to make the rotating part 40 rotate around itself as the center, thereby causing the rotating part 40 to move towards or away from the connecting head 30. That is, when the rotating part 40 moves away from the connecting head 30 a predetermined distance, the aforementioned fourth flow hole 404 will be placed in the connecting hole 3301, and the sealing ring 100 will be placed at the mating hole 3302. Conversely, when the rotating part 40 moves towards the connecting head 30 a predetermined distance, the aforementioned fourth flow hole 404 will be placed in the arc-shaped cavity 3303. At this time, the solution located in the second cavity 201 will flow through the fourth flow hole 404 to the first flow hole 401, thereby causing the solution to flow to the outside.

[0028] In summary, the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter based on the embodiments of this application is explained, which provides advantages such as a rotating design, no need for regular maintenance, and ease of use for the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter.

[0029] It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter has a simple structure, does not involve complex manufacturing processes or expensive materials, and is highly economical. At the same time, for manufacturers, the head assembly of the pressure regulating filter provided in this application is easy to produce and inexpensive, which is more conducive to controlling production costs and further facilitates product promotion and use.

[0030] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The function and structural principle of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments, and any modifications or variations may be made to the implementation of the present invention without departing from these principles.

Claims

1. A head assembly of a pressure regulating filter, which mates with a housing and a water cup of an external pressure regulating filter, wherein the bottom of the housing has a first opening and a first cavity, the first opening communicating with the first cavity, and the bottom of the water cup has a second opening and a second cavity, the second opening also communicating with the first opening and the second cavity, characterized in that, The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter includes: A connector, one end of which is located in the second cavity and the other end in the first opening, wherein the connector has a stop portion and at least two snap-fit ​​portions, the stop portion being connected to the two snap-fit ​​portions, wherein the stop portion abuts against the bottom of the second cavity, and both snap-fit ​​portions pass through the second opening and are placed within the first opening; and A rotating component, one end of which passes through the connector and is placed in the second cavity, and the other end passes through the first opening and is placed outside, and the rotating component is also threadedly connected to the connector.

2. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 1, wherein each of the snap-fit ​​portions has an extension end and a limiting end, the extension end being connected to the limiting end, and the two limiting end cups being placed in the second opening, while the two limiting ends are located in the first opening and are spaced a predetermined distance from the end of the water cup having the second opening.

3. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 2, wherein each of the two limiting ends, which are opposite to each other, has a guide surface, wherein the guide surface is an inclined surface.

4. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 2, wherein the connector further comprises a connecting portion, the connecting portion being located between the two snap-fit ​​portions, and the end of the connecting portion opposite to the connector further comprises a connecting hole, and the bottom wall forming the connecting hole comprises a mating hole, and the end of the connector opposite to the connecting portion comprises an arc-shaped cavity, the arc-shaped cavity communicating with the mating hole.

5. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 4, wherein the rotating member has a head, a mating part, and a rotating part, the two ends of the mating part being connected to the head and the rotating part respectively, and the head, the mating part, and the rotating part are integrally formed.

6. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 5, wherein the rotating part has a first flow hole at the end opposite to the head, the bottom of the first flow hole is close to the head, and the wall surface forming the first flow hole has a second flow hole, the end of the head opposite to the mating part has a third flow hole, the side wall of the head has a fourth flow hole, and the second flow hole and the fourth flow hole are both mated with the third flow hole, that is, the second flow hole and the fourth flow hole are both perpendicular to the third flow hole.

7. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 6, wherein the top of the third flow hole is blocked by a plug, and the head is also fitted with a sealing ring, the sealing ring being located above the fourth flow hole.

8. The head assembly of the pressure regulating filter according to claim 5, wherein the mating part is threadedly connected to the connecting hole, and the rotating part is located externally.