Non-metal soft ripple compensator with leakage-proof structure

By introducing a leak-proof mechanism into the compensator, and utilizing a combination of a ring, a movable groove, an arc-shaped component, and an arc-shaped sealing ring, the sealing problem between flanges is solved, achieving both sealing performance and convenient sealing ring replacement, thereby improving the reliability and economic efficiency of the equipment.

CN224245719UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15NANSHENG THERMAL PIPELINE (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANSHENG THERMAL PIPELINE (JIANGSU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The existing compensator lacks a sealing structure when connected to an external flange, leading to liquid leakage.

Method used

A leak-proof mechanism was designed, including a circular ring, a movable groove, an arc-shaped component, and an arc-shaped sealing ring. Through the cooperation of a limiting component and a spring, a multi-layer sealing structure is formed to ensure the sealing performance between flanges, and the sealing ring can be replaced through a simple fixing mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents liquid leakage, ensures the integrity and safety of the transported medium in the pipeline system, reduces resource waste and equipment damage, and at the same time reduces maintenance costs and downtime, and improves equipment operating efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of compensators, in particular to a nonmetal soft corrugated compensator with a leakage-proof structure, which comprises a body, a first flange, a second flange and a leakage-proof mechanism, the first flange is fixedly connected to two ends of the body, the second flange is arranged on one side of the first flange, and the leakage-proof mechanism is arranged inside the first flange and the second flange; through cooperation of the leakage-proof mechanism, the circular ring, the movable groove, the arc-shaped pieces, the arc-shaped sealing rings and the like, when the first flange and the second flange are in butt joint, the arc-shaped faces of the limiting pieces are pressed, the arc-shaped pieces move into the movable groove, after the first flange and the second flange are in contact, the limiting pieces abut against the inner wall of the second flange to form sealing, and the four arc-shaped sealing rings reinforce sealing, so that a stable multi-layer sealing system is formed; liquid is prevented from leaking through gaps, the integrity and safety of a conveying medium of a pipeline system are guaranteed, resource waste, environmental risks and equipment damage caused by leakage are reduced, and the production process is stabilized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of compensator technology, specifically to a non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure. Background Technology

[0002] Expansion joints, also commonly called expansion joints or contraction joints, consist of a bellows (an elastic element) as its main working component, along with end pipes, supports, flanges, conduits, and other accessories. As a type of compensating element, it compensates for the thermal expansion of pipelines, thereby reducing stress on the pipe walls and forces acting on valves or support structures. Bellows compensators are a relatively new industrial product developed in recent years. They are elastic compensating elements that expand and contract freely with the system. They effectively and reliably compensate for temperature differences and displacements in pipelines transporting various fluids caused by factors such as the medium and environment, positional differences caused by equipment or buildings, and errors caused by engineering systems and equipment installation. They can also effectively balance pressure fluctuations in the system and have excellent effects on shock absorption, vibration reduction, vibration damping, and noise reduction.

[0003] The "S-type PP / PPH / PPS / PE connected flexible corrugated compensator" disclosed in application number "CN201821879253.0" is also an increasingly mature technology. It "includes two connecting flanges and an S-type flexible corrugated pipe fixed between the two connecting flanges. The S-type flexible corrugated pipe includes two outer fixed pipes, with multiple outer corrugated structures protruding outwards between the outer fixed pipes. The two outer fixed pipes are respectively welded and fixed to the two connecting flanges. The outer corrugated structure includes two mirror-arranged outer support walls and a top wall connected to the top of the two outer support walls." However, this compensator still has the following defects during use:

[0004] The compensator does not have a sealing structure when connected to an external flange. Therefore, when docking with an external flange, the gap between the flanges can cause liquid leakage. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure includes: a body, a first flange, a second flange, and a leak-proof mechanism. The first flange is fixedly connected to both ends of the body, the second flange is disposed on one side of the first flange, and the leak-proof mechanism is disposed inside the first and second flanges. The leak-proof mechanism includes a ring, a movable groove, an arc-shaped component, a mounting groove, and an arc-shaped sealing ring. The ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first flange, the movable groove is located at the top of the ring, the arc-shaped component is disposed inside the movable groove, the mounting groove is located on the outer wall of the arc-shaped component, and the arc-shaped sealing ring is disposed inside the mounting groove.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided at the top of the arc-shaped component, and a limiting component is provided inside the limiting groove. The limiting component is provided with an arc surface. The limiting component is provided to limit and fix the arc-shaped sealing ring, and the arc surface is provided on it to prevent obstruction when the flange is inserted.

[0009] Preferably, the inner wall of the arc-shaped component has an arc-shaped groove, and a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove. The outer side of the limiting ring is located inside the arc-shaped groove. The limiting ring is provided to allow the compressed arc-shaped component to move horizontally. Both the limiting component and the arc-shaped component are made of materials with a certain degree of elasticity.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is provided inside the arc-shaped groove, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting ring and the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, respectively. The spring can provide elastic force.

[0011] Preferably, the number of the arc-shaped component, the limiting component, and the arc-shaped sealing ring is four, and the four arc-shaped components, the limiting component, and the arc-shaped sealing ring are arranged in a circumferential array. By setting four limiting components and arc-shaped components, a ring can be formed after the second flange is inserted.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting member and the arc-shaped member are provided with a fixing mechanism, which includes a slot, a rod, a connecting rod, and a limiting hole. The slot is formed on the inner wall of the limiting member, and one end of the rod is inserted into the slot. The inner wall of the limiting slot has a groove, and the other end of the rod is slidably connected to the groove. The limiting hole is formed on the top of the arc-shaped member. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the rod and passes through the limiting hole and is slidably connected to it. The bottom of the limiting member is provided with a circular groove and a circular rod, which can limit the limiting member laterally. The circular rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting member, and the circular groove is formed on the bottom of the inner wall of the limiting groove. After the rod is inserted into the slot, the limiting member can be fixed inside the limiting groove.

[0013] Preferably, a second spring is provided inside the groove, and the two ends of the second spring are fixedly connected to the other end of the clamping rod and the inner wall of the groove, respectively. By providing the second spring, the clamping rod can be driven to reset.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. Through the anti-leakage mechanism, the circular ring, movable groove, arc-shaped part, and arc-shaped sealing ring work together. When flange one and flange two are connected, the arc surface of the limiting part is compressed, and the arc-shaped part moves into the movable groove. After flange one and flange two come into contact, the limiting part abuts against the inner wall of flange two to form a seal. The four arc-shaped sealing rings strengthen the seal and form a stable multi-layer sealing system to prevent liquid from seeping through gaps, ensure the integrity and safety of the medium transported by the pipeline system, reduce resource waste, environmental risks and equipment damage caused by leakage, and stabilize the production process.

[0016] 2. By moving the connecting rod to disengage the locking rod from the slot, the limiting component can be removed, allowing for the removal and replacement of the arc-shaped sealing ring. The operation is simple and quick, requiring no complex tools or equipment or disassembly of the entire compensator. This reduces maintenance costs and difficulty, shortens downtime for maintenance, increases equipment operating time and efficiency, and enhances overall reliability and economic benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the arc-shaped component and the limiting component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of utility model A.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Body; 2. Flange 1; 3. Flange 2; 4. Leak-proof mechanism; 41. Ring; 42. Mounting groove; 43. Arc-shaped sealing ring; 44. Movable groove; 45. Arc-shaped component; 46. Limiting ring; 47. Arc-shaped groove; 48. Spring 1; 49. Limiting component; 5. Fixing mechanism; 51. Slot; 52. Locking rod; 53. Spring 2; 54. Connecting rod; 55. Limiting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1-4As shown, a non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure includes a body 1, a flange 2, a flange 3, and a leak-proof mechanism 4. The flange 2 is fixedly connected to both ends of the body 1, the flange 3 is located on one side of the flange 2, and the leak-proof mechanism 4 is located inside the flanges 2 and 3. The flange 3 is installed on an external pipeline. The body 1 is a non-metallic soft corrugated compensator, a common existing technology, and some of its structure is not shown. The leak-proof mechanism 4 includes a ring 41, a movable groove 44, an arc-shaped component 45, a mounting groove 42, and an arc-shaped sealing ring 43. The ring 41 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the flange 2. The movable groove 44 is located at the top of the ring 41. The arc-shaped component 45 is located inside the movable groove 44. The mounting groove 42 is located on the outer wall of the arc-shaped component 45. The arc-shaped sealing ring 43 is located inside the mounting groove 42. A limiting groove is located at the top of the arc-shaped component 45, and a limiting component 49 is located inside the limiting groove. The limiting component 49 has an arc surface. The limiting element 49 is provided to limit and fix the arc-shaped sealing ring 43, and the arc surface on it is provided to prevent obstruction when the flange 2 is inserted. The inner wall of the arc-shaped element 45 has an arc-shaped groove 47. The inner wall of the movable groove 44 is fixedly connected to the limiting ring 46, and the outer side of the limiting ring 46 is set inside the arc-shaped groove 47. The limiting ring 46 is provided to allow the compressed arc-shaped element 45 to move horizontally. The materials of the limiting element 49 and the arc-shaped element 45 are both elastic. The arc-shaped groove 47 is provided with a spring 48. The two ends of the spring 48 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting ring 46 and the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 47, respectively. The spring 48 provides elastic force. There are four arc-shaped elements 45, four limiting elements 49, and four arc-shaped sealing rings 43. The four arc-shaped elements 45, four limiting elements 49, and four arc-shaped sealing rings 43 are arranged in a circumferential array. By setting four limiting elements 49 and four arc-shaped elements 45, a ring can be formed after the flange 2 is inserted.

[0024] Specifically, by connecting flange 2 and flange 3, the ring 41 is inserted into the interior of flange 3, causing the arc surface of the limiting member 49 to be compressed. Then, the arc member 45 moves into the movable groove 44 until flange 2 and flange 3 come into contact. The four limiting members 49 are pressed together to form a ring, and under the action of spring 48, they abut against the inner wall of flange 3 to form a sealing structure, achieving the effect of preventing leakage. The effect of preventing leakage is further enhanced by the cooperation of the four arc-shaped sealing rings 43.

[0025] like Figure 4As shown, a fixing mechanism 5 is provided on the limiting member 49 and the arc-shaped member 45. The fixing mechanism 5 includes a slot 51, a locking rod 52, a connecting rod 54, and a limiting hole 55. The slot 51 is formed on the inner wall of the limiting member 49, and one end of the locking rod 52 is inserted into the inside of the slot 51. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the limiting slot, and the other end of the locking rod 52 is slidably connected to the inside of the groove. The limiting hole 55 is formed on the top of the arc-shaped member 45, and the connecting rod 54 is fixedly connected to the top of the locking rod 52 and passes through the limiting hole 55 to connect with the limiting rod 45. The slidable connection of the positioning hole 55 and the bottom of the limiting member 49 are provided with a circular groove and a circular rod, which can limit the limiting member 49 laterally. The circular rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting member 49, and the circular groove is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the limiting groove. After the locking rod 52 is inserted into the locking groove 51, the limiting member 49 can be fixed inside the limiting groove. The inside of the groove is provided with a second spring 53, and the two ends of the second spring 53 are fixedly connected to the other end of the locking rod 52 and the inner wall of the groove, respectively. By setting the second spring 53, the locking rod 52 can be driven to reset.

[0026] Specifically, by moving the connecting rod 54, the connecting rod 54 drives the locking rod 52 to move and disengage from the locking groove 51, thereby releasing the limiting member 49 from restriction. The aging or damaged arc-shaped sealing ring 43 can be disassembled and replaced by removing the limiting member 49.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: By connecting flange 2 and flange 3, the ring 41 is inserted into the interior of flange 3, causing the arc surface of the limiting member 49 to be compressed. Then, the arc member 45 moves into the movable groove 44 until flange 2 and flange 3 come into contact. The four limiting members 49 are pressed together to form a ring, and under the action of spring 48, they abut against the inner wall of flange 3 to form a sealing structure, achieving the effect of preventing leakage. The effect of preventing leakage is further enhanced by the cooperation of the four arc sealing rings 43. By moving the connecting rod 54, the connecting rod 54 drives the locking rod 52 to move and disengage from the locking groove 51, thereby releasing the limiting member 49 from restriction. The aging or damaged arc sealing ring 43 can be disassembled and replaced by removing the limiting member 49.

[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure, characterized in that, include: Body (1), flange one (2), flange two (3), leak-proof mechanism (4), flange one (2) is fixedly connected to both ends of body (1), flange two (3) is set on one side of flange one (2), and leak-proof mechanism (4) is set inside flange one (2) and flange two (3); The leak-proof mechanism (4) includes a ring (41), a movable groove (44), an arc-shaped component (45), a mounting groove (42), and an arc-shaped sealing ring (43). The ring (41) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the flange (2). The movable groove (44) is opened at the top of the ring (41). The arc-shaped component (45) is located inside the movable groove (44). The mounting groove (42) is opened on the outer wall of the arc-shaped component (45). The arc-shaped sealing ring (43) is located inside the mounting groove (42).

2. The non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the arc-shaped component (45) is provided with a limiting groove, and a limiting component (49) is provided inside the limiting groove, and the limiting component (49) is provided with an arc surface.

3. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the arc-shaped component (45) has an arc-shaped groove (47), and the inner wall of the movable groove (44) is fixedly connected to a limiting ring (46), with the outer side of the limiting ring (46) located inside the arc-shaped groove (47).

4. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (48) is provided inside the arc groove (47), and the two ends of the spring (48) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting ring (46) and the inner wall of the arc groove (47), respectively.

5. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the arc-shaped component (45), the limiting component (49) and the arc-shaped sealing ring (43) are all four, and the four arc-shaped components (45), the limiting component (49) and the arc-shaped sealing ring (43) are arranged in a circumferential array.

6. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting member (49) and the arc-shaped member (45) are provided with a fixing mechanism (5). The fixing mechanism (5) includes a slot (51), a locking rod (52), a connecting rod (54), and a limiting hole (55). The slot (51) is opened on the inner wall of the limiting member (49), and one end of the locking rod (52) is inserted into the inside of the slot (51). The inner wall of the limiting slot is provided with a groove, and the other end of the locking rod (52) is slidably connected to the inside of the groove. The limiting hole (55) is opened on the top of the arc-shaped member (45). The connecting rod (54) is fixedly connected to the top of the locking rod (52) and passes through the limiting hole (55) and is slidably connected to the limiting hole (55).

7. A non-metallic soft corrugated compensator with a leak-proof structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The groove is provided with a second spring (53), and the two ends of the second spring (53) are fixedly connected to the other end of the lever (52) and the inner wall of the groove, respectively.