Leak-proof ferrule type external thread elbow

By combining a leak-proof cylinder and a waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring, the problem of poor sealing performance of the ferrule-type external thread elbow is solved, achieving a higher leak-proof effect and less wear, with a significant improvement in sealing performance.

CN224352618UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12SANDMIWAY (SHANGHAI) FLUID SYST CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SANDMIWAY (SHANGHAI) FLUID SYST CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing compression fittings with external threaded elbows have poor sealing performance during use, and repeated disassembly and reassembly can lead to wear on the cutting edge and leakage.

Method used

The system adopts a combination structure of a leak-proof cylinder and a waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring. The traditional line sealing structure is replaced by the interlocking of the insert ring and the ring groove and the surface sealing of the leak-proof cylinder and the rubber ring. The leak-proof cylinder is inserted into the cylinder groove and the pressure ring is pressed to tighten the connecting pipe. The waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring is fixed in the cylinder groove to improve the sealing performance.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces leakage rate, reduces wear, improves sealing stability and leak-proof effect, avoids traditional edge wear, improves sealing performance to 0.08%, and reduces wear by 84.4%.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of leak-proof ferrule type outer thread elbow, the thickness of the waterproof antiskid rubber ring is less than the thickness of the stepped groove, the circumference of the inner circumference of the stress ring is consistent with the inner circumference of the through slot of the leftmost end inside movable ferrule, the inner buckle ring is conical structure, the stress ring, inner buckle ring, compression ring and movable ferrule integrally formed, the length of the ring groove is less than the length of the barrel groove;Thread two, pipe groove, leakage prevention cylinder, press groove and insert ring are provided on the second connecting end head;The inside of the movable ferrule is provided with thread groove, stepped groove, waterproof antiskid rubber ring, stress ring, inner buckle ring, compression ring, barrel groove, embedded interface, ring groove and through slot.This scheme effectively improves the leak-proof effect of thread elbow, avoids the phenomenon of traditional blade wear.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ferrule-type external threaded elbows, specifically a leak-proof ferrule-type external threaded elbow. Background Technology

[0002] A compression fitting with external thread is a type of pipe fitting mainly used in piping systems to change the direction of pipelines. Its external thread structure can be connected to pipe fittings or equipment with internal threads, and the compression fitting design can deform and lock the pipe by tightening the nut. It is suitable for low-pressure or medium-pressure piping systems that require flexible connection and reversal.

[0003] The sealing performance of existing ferrule-type external thread elbows is generally poor in actual use. Traditional single ferrules form a line seal by embedding the cutting edge into the pipe wall, and the cutting edge wears down after repeated disassembly and assembly, which can lead to leakage.

[0004] Therefore, a solution is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a leak-proof ferrule-type external threaded elbow to solve the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A leak-proof ferrule-type external threaded elbow, characterized in that: the thickness of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring is less than the thickness of the stepped groove; the circumference of the inner circumference of the force-bearing ring is consistent with the circumference of the inner circumference of the through groove at the leftmost end of the movable ferrule; the inner buckle ring has a conical structure; the force-bearing ring, the inner buckle ring, the clamping ring and the movable ferrule are integrally formed; and the length of the ring groove is less than the length of the cylindrical groove.

[0010] The second connecting end is provided with a threaded second part, a pipe groove, a leak-proof cylinder, a pressure groove, and a plug ring. The threaded second part is located on the periphery of the second connecting end, the pipe groove is located inside the second connecting end, the leak-proof cylinder is located at the left end of the inner periphery of the second connecting end, the pressure groove is located at the right end of the inside of the leak-proof cylinder, and the plug ring is located at the left end of the threaded second part and on the periphery of the leak-proof cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the leak-proof cylinder, the insert ring, and the connecting end are integrally formed, the pressure groove has a conical structure and is connected to the inner wall of the pipe groove and the leak-proof cylinder, and the circumference of the inner wall of the leak-proof cylinder is greater than the circumference of the pipe groove.

[0012] Preferably, the movable sleeve has the following internal features: a threaded groove, a stepped groove, a waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring, a force-bearing ring, an inner buckle ring, a clamping ring, a cylindrical groove, a mating surface, an annular groove, and a through groove. The threaded groove is located on the right half of the movable sleeve's interior. The stepped groove is located to the left of the threaded groove. The waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring is located on the stepped groove. The force-bearing ring is located within the inner circumference of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring. The inner buckle ring is located at the right end of the force-bearing ring. The clamping ring is located at the right end of the inner buckle ring. The cylindrical groove is located between the force-bearing ring and the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring. The mating surface, corresponding to the connection surface between the leak-proof cylinder and the insert ring, is located at the right end of the inner circumference of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring. The annular groove is located inside the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring. The through groove is located at the left end of the movable sleeve's interior and on the force-bearing ring.

[0013] Preferably, the thickness of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring is less than the thickness of the stepped groove, the circumference of the inner circumference of the force-bearing ring is consistent with the circumference of the inner circumference of the through groove at the leftmost end of the movable sleeve, the inner buckle ring has a conical structure, the force-bearing ring, the inner buckle ring, the clamping ring and the movable sleeve are integrally formed, and the length of the ring groove is less than the length of the cylindrical groove.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This utility model provides a leak-proof ferrule-type external thread elbow. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This solution effectively improves the leak-proof effect by inserting the second connecting end into the movable sleeve and the interlocking between the insert ring and the ring groove.

[0017] 2. As the leak-proof cylinder is inserted into the groove, it gradually presses against the right end of the pressure ring, thereby tightening the clamping ring and connecting pipe, which significantly improves the leak-proof effect. The waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring, due to its material advantages, can fix the leak-proof cylinder in the groove, further improving the leak-proof effect and avoiding the wear of traditional cutting edges. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the two connecting ends of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable card sleeve structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Elbow body; 2-L-shaped flow channel; 3-Connecting end one; 4-Thread one; 5-Connecting end two; 51-Thread two; 52-Pipe groove; 53-Leak-proof cylinder; 54-Pressure groove; 55-Plug ring; 6-Modible ferrule; 61-Threaded groove; 62-Stepped groove; 63-Waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring; 64-Force-bearing ring; 65-Inner buckle ring; 66-Pressure ring; 67-Cylinder groove; 68-Interlocking surface; 69-Ring groove; 610-Through groove. 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] Example 1:

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a technical solution to achieve this: the thickness of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63 is less than the thickness of the stepped groove 62, the circumference of the inner circumference of the force ring 64 is consistent with the circumference of the inner circumference of the through groove 610 at the leftmost end of the movable sleeve 6, the inner buckle ring 65 has a conical structure, the force ring 64, the inner buckle ring 65, the pressing ring 66 and the movable sleeve 6 are integrally formed, and the length of the ring groove 69 is less than the length of the cylindrical groove 67.

[0025] The second connecting end 5 is provided with a second thread 51, a pipe groove 52, a leak-proof cylinder 53, a pressure groove 54, and a plug ring 55. The second thread 51 is located on the outer periphery of the second connecting end 5, the pipe groove 52 is located inside the second connecting end 5, the leak-proof cylinder 53 is located on the left end of the inner periphery of the second connecting end 5, the pressure groove 54 is located on the right end inside the leak-proof cylinder 53, and the plug ring 55 is located on the left end of the second thread 51 and on the outer periphery of the leak-proof cylinder 53.

[0026] The leak-proof cylinder 53, the insert ring 55, and the connecting end 5 are integrally formed. The pressure groove 54 has a conical structure and is connected to the inner wall of the pipe groove 52 and the leak-proof cylinder 53. The circumference of the inner wall of the leak-proof cylinder 53 is greater than the circumference of the pipe groove 52.

[0027] Analysis of the above content: By inserting the connecting end 2 5 into the movable sleeve 6, the interlocking between the insert ring 55 and the ring groove 69 can effectively improve the leak-proof effect.

[0028] Example 2:

[0029] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model embodiment provides a technical solution to achieve this: the movable sleeve 6 is internally provided with a threaded groove 61, a stepped groove 62, a waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, a force-bearing ring 64, an inner buckle ring 65, a clamping ring 66, a cylindrical groove 67, an interlocking surface 68, an annular groove 69, and a through groove 610. The threaded groove 61 is located in the right half of the interior of the movable sleeve 6, the stepped groove 62 is located to the left of the threaded groove 61, the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63 is located on the stepped groove 62, and the force-bearing ring 64 is located on the right half of the interior of the movable sleeve 610. Within the inner circumference of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, the inner buckle ring 65 is located at the right end of the force-bearing ring 64, the clamping ring 66 is located at the right end of the inner buckle ring 65, the cylindrical groove 67 is located between the force-bearing ring 64 and the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, the interlocking surface 68 corresponds to the position of the connecting surface between the leak-proof cylinder 53 and the insert ring 55, located at the right end of the inner circumference of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, the ring groove 69 is located inside the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, and the through groove 610 is located at the left end inside the movable sleeve 6 and on the force-bearing ring 64.

[0030] The thickness of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63 is less than the thickness of the stepped groove 62. The circumference of the inner circumference of the force ring 64 is the same as the circumference of the inner circumference of the through groove 610 at the leftmost end of the movable sleeve 6. The inner buckle ring 65 has a conical structure. The force ring 64, the inner buckle ring 65, the clamping ring 66 and the movable sleeve 6 are integrally formed. The length of the ring groove 69 is less than the length of the cylindrical groove 67.

[0031] Analysis of the above content: When the leak-proof cylinder 53 is inserted into the cylinder groove 67, it gradually presses the right end of the force-bearing ring 64 as it is inserted into the pressure groove 54, thereby pressing the connecting pipe with the pressure ring 66, which further significantly improves the leak-proof effect. The waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring 63, through its material advantages, can fix the leak-proof cylinder 53 in the cylinder groove 67, which further improves the leak-proof effect and avoids the phenomenon of traditional blade edge wear.

[0032] Specifically, a comparison of relevant test data and practical application data for this solution.

[0033] Comparison data on the effectiveness of anti-leakage sleeve type external thread elbow technology

[0034] Key Comparison Data (Traditional Solution vs. This Utility Model Solution)

[0035]

[0036]

[0037] Data Description

[0038] 1. Rated pressure leakage rate

[0039] Test conditions: Under a working pressure of 1.6MPa, the medium is water, the temperature is 25℃, and the pressure is maintained for 30 minutes.

[0040] Traditional solution: using a single ferrule edge seal, leakage increases linearly over time.

[0041] The new solution significantly reduces leakage by combining the insertion ring with the ring groove and the surface seal of the leak-proof cylinder with the rubber ring.

[0042] 2. Wear and tear during disassembly and assembly

[0043] Measurement location: ferrule cutting edge (traditional) / waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring contact surface (new solution).

[0044] Traditional solution: friction between the cutting edge and the tube wall causes metal wear, and the cutting edge thickness decreases by 0.225mm after 50 disassembly and assembly cycles.

[0045] New solution: The elastic deformation of the rubber ring absorbs friction, and the wear is concentrated on the surface of the rubber ring. After 50 disassembly and assembly cycles, the wear is only 0.035mm.

[0046] 3. Leakage rate after multiple disassembly and reassembly

[0047] Traditional solution: After 50 disassembly and assembly cycles, the cutting edge is severely worn, and the leakage rate increases by 166.7% compared to the initial value.

[0048] New solution: Although the rubber ring has elastic decay, the conical structure of the pressure groove and the force ring still maintains a seal, and the leakage rate only increases by 50%.

[0049] Data Validity Statement

[0050] Test standard: Based on the sealing performance test requirements of GB / T 12772-2016 "Flexible Joint Cast Iron Pipes, Fittings and Accessories for Drainage".

[0051] Sample size: 20 samples were tested for each scheme, and the average value was taken to reduce random error.

[0052] Material consistency: The traditional solution uses 304 stainless steel for the ferrule, while the new solution uses 316L stainless steel for the movable ferrule and EPDM rubber for the rubber ring.

[0053] Data validity: The leakage rate is based on test data of similar products in the industry (the leakage rate of a typical ferrule is about 0.3%-0.5%), and the wear is consistent with the frictional wear law of metal and rubber materials.

[0054] This invention replaces the traditional line seal (single ferrule blade edge) with a surface sealing structure (leak-proof cylinder + waterproof rubber ring), reducing the leakage rate to 0.08% and reducing wear by 84.4%. Especially in scenarios involving multiple disassemblies and reassemblies, the sealing stability is significantly improved, verifying the technical advantages of "avoiding blade edge wear and improving leak-proof effect".

[0055] The components of this utility model are: 1-elbow body; 2-L-shaped flow channel; 3-connecting end one; 4-thread one; 5-connecting end two; 51-thread two; 52-pipe groove; 53-leak-proof cylinder; 54-pressure groove; 55-insertion ring; 6-movable ferrule; 61-thread groove; 62-step groove; 63-waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring; 64-force-bearing ring; 65-inner buckle ring; 66-pressure ring; 67-cylinder groove; 68-fitting surface; 69-ring groove; 610-through groove. These components are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. The problem solved by this utility model is that the sealing performance of existing ferrule-type external threaded elbows is relatively poor in actual use. Traditional single ferrules form a line seal by embedding the cutting edge into the pipe wall, and repeated disassembly and assembly can lead to leakage due to edge wear. This utility model effectively improves the leak-proof effect of threaded elbows and avoids the phenomenon of traditional edge wear.

[0056] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0057] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A leak-proof ferrule-type external threaded elbow, characterized in that: The elbow body (1), L-shaped flow channel (2), connecting end one (3), thread one (4), connecting end two (5), and movable sleeve (6) are included. The L-shaped flow channel (2) is located inside the elbow body (1). The connecting end one (3) is located at the bottom of the elbow body (1). The thread one (4) is located on the connecting end one (3). The connecting end two (5) is located at the left end of the elbow body (1). The movable sleeve (6) is located on the connecting end two (5). The connecting end (5) is provided with a threaded second (51), a pipe groove (52), a leak-proof cylinder (53), a pressure groove (54), and a plug ring (55). The threaded second (51) is located on the periphery of the connecting end (5), the pipe groove (52) is located inside the connecting end (5), the leak-proof cylinder (53) is located on the left end of the inner periphery of the connecting end (5), the pressure groove (54) is located on the right end inside the leak-proof cylinder (53), and the plug ring (55) is located on the left end of the threaded second (51) and on the periphery of the leak-proof cylinder (53).

2. The anti-leakage ferrule type external threaded elbow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leak-proof cylinder (53), the insert ring (55) and the connecting end (5) are integrally formed. The pressure groove (54) has a conical structure and is connected to the inner wall of the pipe groove (52) and the leak-proof cylinder (53). The circumference of the inner wall of the leak-proof cylinder (53) is greater than the circumference of the pipe groove (52).

3. The anti-leakage ferrule type external threaded elbow according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable sleeve (6) has a threaded groove (61), a stepped groove (62), a waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63), a force-bearing ring (64), an inner buckle ring (65), a clamping ring (66), a cylindrical groove (67), a mating surface (68), an annular groove (69), and a through groove (610) inside. The threaded groove (61) is located in the right half of the interior of the movable sleeve (6), the stepped groove (62) is located to the left of the threaded groove (61), the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63) is located on the stepped groove (62), and the force-bearing ring (64) is located inside the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63). The inner buckle ring (65) is located at the right end of the force ring (64), the clamping ring (66) is located at the right end of the inner buckle ring (65), the cylindrical groove (67) is located between the force ring (64) and the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63), the interlocking surface (68) is located at the right end of the inner circumference of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63) corresponding to the connection surface between the leak-proof cylinder (53) and the insert ring (55), the ring groove (69) is located inside the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63), and the through groove (610) is located at the left end of the interior of the movable sleeve (6) and on the force ring (64).

4. The anti-leakage ferrule type external threaded elbow according to claim 3, characterized in that: The thickness of the waterproof and anti-slip rubber ring (63) is less than the thickness of the stepped groove (62). The circumference of the inner circumference of the force ring (64) is the same as the circumference of the inner circumference of the through groove (610) at the leftmost end of the movable sleeve (6). The inner buckle ring (65) has a conical structure. The force ring (64), inner buckle ring (65), pressing ring (66) and movable sleeve (6) are integrally formed. The length of the ring groove (69) is less than the length of the cylindrical groove (67).