Stainless steel pipe connecting structure
By employing a combination structure of tee fittings, bottom caps, and top caps in stainless steel pipe connections, along with arc grooves and pin structures, the problems of unreliable sealing and easy corrosion of locking nuts are solved, achieving a pipe connection with high sealing performance and easy maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGSHA JIANGNAN WATER SERVICE CONSTR
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe connection technology, and in particular to stainless steel pipe connection structures. Background Technology
[0002] Pipeline connection assemblies are crucial components of fluid systems, and it is essential to ensure that the pipeline remains leak-free during operation. Traditional pipeline connection techniques, which use threaded connections between the connecting pipe and the fitting body, often suffer from unreliable sealing, leading to liquid leaks, significantly reducing work efficiency, and potentially causing accidents.
[0003] For example, patent application number CN202121315559.5 discloses a stainless steel pipe connection assembly, belonging to the field of mechanical technology. It solves the problems of poor sealing, easy leakage, and environmental unfriendliness of existing pipe connection assemblies. This stainless steel pipe connection assembly includes a connecting pipe and a connecting joint inserted into one end of the connecting pipe. A locking nut is fitted on the outside of the connecting pipe and threadedly connected to the connecting joint. Both the connecting joint and the connecting pipe are made of stainless steel. One end of the connecting pipe is a conical section, which is flared. The outer end of the connecting joint has a second conical section, which matches the first conical section and is inserted inside the first conical section. The inner end face of the locking nut has a tapered surface that abuts against the outer wall of the first conical section. However, because the locking nut used to fasten the connecting joint and the connecting pipe is mounted on the outside of the connection structure, it is prone to corrosion after prolonged use, especially in humid environments. This leads to difficulties in removing the nut when replacing the pipe, requiring further optimization. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a stainless steel pipe connection structure to overcome the shortcomings of existing designs.
[0005] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a stainless steel pipe connection structure, including connectors and a protective cover;
[0006] The connector includes a tee seat, three pipe fittings on the outside of the tee seat, the pipe fittings being fixedly connected to the tee seat, and stainless steel pipes being threaded onto the pipe fittings.
[0007] The protective cover includes a bottom cover and a top cover. The bottom cover is fixedly installed at the lower end of the tee pipe seat. The back of the top cover is rotatably connected to the back of the bottom cover through a pivot. The bottom cover and the top cover are engaged.
[0008] Multiple arc-shaped grooves are provided at the connection between the bottom cover and the top cover, through which stainless steel tubes pass. The left and right sides of the bottom cover are provided with swivel pin structures to prevent the bottom cover from separating from the top cover.
[0009] A further improvement is that: the bottom of the top cover is provided with multiple spherical buckles, which are fixedly connected to the top cover; the top of the bottom cover is provided with multiple spherical slots, which engage with the spherical buckles.
[0010] A further improvement is that the pin structure includes a pin plate and a slot. The pin plate is detachably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom cover, and the slot is opened on the left and right sides of the top cover. The upper end of the pin plate is provided with a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the pin plate. The upper end of the rotating shaft is provided with a semi-circular baffle, which is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The semi-circular baffle is placed on one side of the slot and slidably connected to the slot.
[0011] A further improvement is that a handle is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft, and the handle is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.
[0012] A further improvement is that the outer side of the semi-circular baffle is wrapped with a rubber pad, and the outer side of the rubber pad has a strip-shaped protrusion.
[0013] A further improvement is that fixing bolts are fitted on the left and right sides of the bolt plate, and the fixing bolts pass through the bolt plate and are threadedly connected to the bolt holes opened on the outside of the bottom cover.
[0014] A further improvement is that the top cover has a handle on its front side, and a connecting bolt is fitted on the handle. The connecting bolt passes through the handle and is threadedly connected to a bolt hole opened on the outside of the top cover.
[0015] A further improvement is that a sealing ring is provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped groove, and the sealing ring is fixedly connected to the top cover.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] The stainless steel pipe passes through the arc-shaped groove between the bottom cover and the top cover. The bottom cover, together with the top cover, wraps around the tee fitting, pipe joint, and the connection between the stainless steel pipe and the pipe joint, improving the impact resistance and sealing performance of the tee fitting. The pin structure ensures that the top cover and bottom cover will not separate, while not affecting the opening of the top cover, facilitating subsequent maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the top cover when it is opened in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the top cover after it is closed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the semi-circular baffle in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the slot in this utility model.
[0023] The components include: 1. bottom cover; 2. top cover; 3. tee pipe seat; 4. stainless steel pipe; 5. pipe fitting; 6. arc groove; 7. sealing ring; 8. handle; 9. bolt plate; 10. fixing bolt; 11. shaft; 12. semi-circular baffle; 13. rubber pad; 14. handle; 15. slot; 16. connecting bolt; 17. spherical buckle; 18. spherical groove. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, this embodiment proposes a stainless steel pipe connection structure, including connectors and a protective cover.
[0026] The connector includes a tee seat 3, and three pipe fittings 5 are provided on the outside of the tee seat 3. The pipe fittings 5 are fixedly connected to the tee seat 3, and a stainless steel pipe 4 is threaded onto the pipe fittings 5.
[0027] The pipe fitting 5 is connected to the stainless steel pipe 4 by threads. After installation, tighten the ferrule nut on the pipe fitting 5 to achieve a tight fit by squeezing the stainless steel pipe 4 with the ferrule nut.
[0028] The protective cover includes a bottom cover 1 and a top cover 2. The bottom cover 1 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the tee pipe seat 3. The back of the top cover 2 is rotatably connected to the back of the bottom cover 1 through a rotating shaft 11. The bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2 are engaged.
[0029] Multiple arc-shaped grooves 6 are provided at the connection between the bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2. The stainless steel tube 4 passes through the arc-shaped grooves 6. The left and right sides of the bottom cover 1 are provided with a pin structure to prevent the bottom cover 1 from separating from the top cover 2.
[0030] After the three stainless steel pipes 4 are installed, rotate the top cover 2 and place it on the upper end of the bottom cover 1. The top cover 2 and the bottom cover 1 are locked together, and the stainless steel pipe 4 passes through the arc groove 6 between the bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2. The bottom cover 1, together with the top cover 2, wraps the tee pipe seat 3, the pipe joint 5, and the connection between the stainless steel pipe 4 and the pipe joint 5, thereby improving the impact resistance of the tee pipe seat 3. The setting of the pin structure ensures that the top cover 2 and the bottom cover 1 will not separate, while not affecting the opening of the top cover 2, which is convenient for maintenance and repair.
[0031] It is worth explaining in detail that the bottom of the top cover 2 is provided with multiple spherical buckles 17, which are fixedly connected to the top cover 2. The top of the bottom cover 1 is provided with multiple spherical slots 18, which engage with the spherical buckles 17. After the top cover 2 is placed on top of the bottom cover 1, the spherical buckles 17 at the bottom of the top cover 2 will engage with the spherical slots 18 at the top of the bottom cover 1, thus initially limiting the position of the top cover 2 through the engaging structure.
[0032] Regarding the pivot structure:
[0033] The pin structure includes a pin plate 9 and a slot 15. The pin plate 9 is detachably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom cover 1. The slot 15 is opened on the left and right sides of the top cover 2. The upper end of the pin plate 9 is provided with a rotating shaft 11, which is rotatably connected to the pin plate 9. The upper end of the rotating shaft 11 is provided with a semi-circular baffle 12, which is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 11. The semi-circular baffle 12 is placed on one side of the slot 15 and is slidably connected to the slot 15.
[0034] In the locked state, rotate the semi-circular stop 12 to slide it into the slot 15 from one side. The semi-circular stop 12, in conjunction with the slot 15, will limit the top cover 2 from both sides, preventing it from separating from the bottom cover 1 and ensuring a secure connection between them. To unlock, simply rotate the semi-circular stop 12 to pull it out of the slot 15; unlocking is quick and easy.
[0035] To facilitate the rotation of the rotating shaft 11, a handle 14 is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft 11, and the handle 14 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 11. When rotating the semi-circular baffle 12, simply engage the handle 14 to rotate it.
[0036] To increase the stability of the mating point between the semicircular baffle 12 and the slot 15, a rubber pad 13 is wrapped around the outside of the semicircular baffle 12, and the rubber pad 13 has strip-shaped protrusions on its outer side. When the semicircular baffle 12 is screwed into the slot 15, the rubber pad 13 on the outside of the semicircular baffle 12 will be in close contact with the slot 15. The rubber pad 13 can absorb some vibration energy, reduce the rigid collision between the top cover 2 and the semicircular baffle 12, reduce the amplitude of vibration transmitted to the semicircular baffle 12 and the top cover 2, and extend the service life of the structure.
[0037] More specifically, fixing bolts 10 are fitted on both sides of the bolt plate 9. The fixing bolts 10 pass through the bolt plate 9 and are threadedly connected to the bolt holes opened on the outside of the bottom cover 1. When removing the entire screw pin structure, the fixing bolts 10 on the bolt plate 9 and the bottom cover 1 can be released.
[0038] To facilitate the user's opening of the top cover 2 from the top of the bottom cover 1, in a preferred embodiment, the front of the top cover 2 is provided with a handle 8, and a connecting bolt 16 is mounted on the handle 8. The connecting bolt 16 passes through the handle 8 and is threadedly connected to a bolt hole on the outside of the top cover 2. An arc-shaped groove 6 is provided on the back of the bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2. When opening the top cover 2, after releasing the locking mechanism of the top cover 2, the user can grasp the handle 8 and pull the top cover 2 upwards.
[0039] In the preferred embodiment, a sealing ring 7 is provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped groove 6, and the sealing ring 7 is fixedly connected to the top cover 2. The sealing ring 7 can tightly fit the outer wall of the stainless steel pipe 4, preventing external dust, moisture, oil, solid particles, etc. from entering the interior of the bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2 through the gap of the arc-shaped groove 6, causing pollution or corrosion. If liquid, gas, or other media are transported in the pipeline, the sealing ring can effectively seal the gap between the arc-shaped groove 6 and the stainless steel pipe 4, preventing the media from leaking from the connection point and avoiding safety hazards or environmental pollution.
[0040] How this application works:
[0041] The pipe fitting 5 is threaded to the stainless steel pipe 4. After the stainless steel pipe 4 is connected, tighten the ferrule nut on the pipe fitting 5. The ferrule nut will secure the stainless steel pipe 4. After the three stainless steel pipes 4 are installed, rotate the top cover 2 and place it on top of the bottom cover 1. The top cover 2 and the bottom cover 1 are engaged. The stainless steel pipe 4 passes through the arc-shaped groove 6 between the bottom cover 1 and the top cover 2. The bottom cover 1, together with the top cover 2, wraps around the tee fitting 3, the pipe fitting 5, and the connection between the stainless steel pipe 4 and the pipe fitting 5, improving the impact resistance of the tee fitting 3. The setting of the pin structure ensures that the top cover 2 and the bottom cover 1 will not separate, while not affecting the opening of the top cover 2, which is convenient for maintenance and repair.
[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.
Claims
1. A stainless steel pipe connection structure, including connectors and a protective cover, characterized in that: The connector includes a three-way pipe seat (3), and three pipe joints (5) are provided on the outside of the three-way pipe seat (3). The pipe joints (5) are fixedly connected to the three-way pipe seat (3), and a stainless steel pipe (4) is threaded onto the pipe joints (5). The protective cover includes a bottom cover (1) and a top cover (2). The bottom cover (1) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the three-way pipe seat (3). The back of the top cover (2) is rotatably connected to the back of the bottom cover (1) through a rotating shaft (11). The bottom cover (1) and the top cover (2) are engaged. Multiple arc-shaped grooves (6) are provided at the connection between the bottom cover (1) and the top cover (2). The stainless steel tube (4) passes through the arc-shaped grooves (6). The left and right sides of the bottom cover (1) are provided with a pin structure to prevent the bottom cover (1) from separating from the top cover (2).
2. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the top cover (2) is provided with a plurality of spherical buckles (17), which are fixedly connected to the top cover (2). The top of the bottom cover (1) is provided with a plurality of spherical slots (18), which engage with the spherical buckles (17).
3. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin structure includes a pin plate (9) and a slot (15). The pin plate (9) is detachably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom cover (1). The slot (15) is opened on the left and right sides of the top cover (2). The upper end of the pin plate (9) is provided with a rotating shaft (11). The rotating shaft (11) is rotatably connected to the pin plate (9). The upper end of the rotating shaft (11) is provided with a semi-circular baffle (12). The semi-circular baffle (12) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (11). The semi-circular baffle (12) is placed on one side of the slot (15) and slidably connected to the slot (15).
4. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the rotating shaft (11) is provided with a handle (14), and the handle (14) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (11).
5. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer side of the semi-circular baffle (12) is wrapped with a rubber pad (13), and the outer side of the rubber pad (13) is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion.
6. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bolt plate (9) is equipped with fixing bolts (10) on the left and right sides. The fixing bolts (10) pass through the bolt plate (9) and are threadedly connected to the bolt holes opened on the outside of the bottom cover (1).
7. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) has a handle (8) on its front side. A connecting bolt (16) is mounted on the handle (8). The connecting bolt (16) passes through the handle (8) and is threadedly connected to a bolt hole opened on the outside of the top cover (2).
8. The stainless steel pipe connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (7) is provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped groove (6), and the sealing ring (7) is fixedly connected to the top cover (2).