A flow guide structure and a non-metal expansion joint

By introducing an L-shaped baffle and a sandwich structure into the non-metallic expansion joint, combined with heat-resistant stainless steel materials and a heat insulation layer, the problem of aging and failure of non-metallic expansion joints at high temperatures is solved, achieving higher stability and safety.

CN224397434UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23ASIA SYMBOL GUANGDONG PAPER

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ASIA SYMBOL GUANGDONG PAPER
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing non-metallic expansion joints are prone to aging and failure under high temperature and harsh conditions, leading to surface cracks and hot gas leakage, causing economic losses and safety accidents.

Method used

Design a flow guiding structure including an L-shaped first flow guiding plate and a second flow guiding plate, with an interlayer between them, and optionally an insulation layer for non-metallic expansion joints to enhance the insulation effect. The flow guiding plates are made of heat-resistant stainless steel, and the interlayer gap width and insulation layer thickness are optimized to block heat conduction.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the stability of non-metallic expansion joints under over-temperature conditions, prevents aging failure, avoids thermal damage, and ensures the stability and safety of the structure.

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Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of energy and power, and particularly relates to a flow guide structure and a non-metal expansion joint. The application provides a flow guide structure, which comprises a first flow guide plate and a second flow guide plate. The first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are both L-shaped structures. The long edges of the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate overlap, and a sandwich is arranged between the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate. The short edges of the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are oppositely arranged. The application further provides a non-metal expansion joint, which comprises the flow guide structure. The short edges of the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are connected with the inside of the main body of the non-metal expansion joint. In the technical scheme, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate of the flow guide structure can effectively play a heat insulation role on the basis of ensuring flow guide. When the flow guide structure is installed in the non-metal expansion joint, the stability of the non-metal expansion joint in an over-temperature state can be significantly improved, and the technical defect that the non-metal expansion joint is prone to aging and failure and is damaged is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of energy and power technology, and in particular relates to a flow guiding structure and a non-metallic expansion joint. Background Technology

[0002] Non-metallic expansion joints, also known as non-metallic compensators, are flexible components used in pipeline and equipment systems to compensate for thermal displacement, absorb vibration, and reduce noise. They are primarily made of non-metallic materials and feature corrosion resistance, good sealing performance, light weight, and easy installation. They are widely used in pipeline systems in industries such as chemical, metallurgy, power, and environmental protection.

[0003] Non-metallic expansion joints are mainly composed of various high-temperature resistant materials. Due to their long-term operation under high temperature and harsh conditions, the internal materials of non-metallic expansion joints will quickly age and fail, causing the surface of the non-metallic expansion joint to overheat and crack, which will further lead to the ejection of hot gas, resulting in economic losses and safety accidents.

[0004] Therefore, developing a flow guiding structure and a non-metallic expansion joint to solve the technical defects of existing non-metallic expansion joints that are prone to aging and failure, has become an urgent problem for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flow guiding structure and a non-metallic expansion joint to address the technical defects of existing technologies, such as the tendency of non-metallic expansion joints to age and fail, leading to damage.

[0006] This application provides a flow guiding structure, which includes: a first flow guiding plate and a second flow guiding plate. Both the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are L-shaped structures. The long sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate overlap and a sandwich layer is provided between them. The short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are arranged opposite to each other.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flow guiding structure further includes a heat insulation layer disposed in the interlayer.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first guide plate is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate, and the second guide plate is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the thickness of the first guide plate is 5-6 mm, and the thickness of the second guide plate is 5-6 mm.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flow guiding structure further includes: end ears, which are respectively disposed on the short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the insulation layer is thermal insulation cotton.

[0012] In one embodiment, the gap width of the interlayer is 4 to 6 mm.

[0013] In one embodiment, the thickness of the insulation layer is 2 to 4 mm.

[0014] This application also provides a non-metallic expansion joint, which includes the flow guiding structure described in any one of the above, wherein the short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are connected to the interior of the non-metallic expansion joint body.

[0015] In summary, this application provides a flow guiding structure comprising a first flow guiding plate and a second flow guiding plate, both of which are L-shaped structures. The long sides of the first and second flow guiding plates overlap, and a sandwich layer is provided between them. The short sides of the first and second flow guiding plates are arranged opposite to each other. This application also provides a non-metallic expansion joint, comprising the aforementioned flow guiding structure, wherein the short sides of the first and second flow guiding plates are internally connected to the body of the non-metallic expansion joint. The flow guiding structure and non-metallic expansion joint provided by this application, with the first and second flow guiding plates of the flow guiding structure, effectively provide heat insulation while ensuring flow guidance. When installed on a non-metallic expansion joint, it can significantly improve the stability of the non-metallic expansion joint under over-temperature conditions, solving the technical defect in the prior art where non-metallic expansion joints are prone to aging and failure leading to damage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a non-metallic expansion joint provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Among them, the skin 1, the first guide plate 2, the second guide plate 3, the end ear 4, and the flue 5. Detailed Implementation

[0019] This application provides a flow guiding structure and a non-metallic expansion joint to solve the technical defect in the prior art where non-metallic expansion joints are prone to aging and failure, leading to damage.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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 of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a flow guiding structure, including: a first flow guiding plate 2 and a second flow guiding plate 3. Both the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 are L-shaped structures. The long sides of the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 overlap and there is a sandwich between them. The short sides of the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0027] In the flow guiding structure provided in this application embodiment, the long sides of the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 of the L-shaped structure overlap. The interlayer between the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 can play a flow guiding role. The overlapping first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 effectively block heat and organize the heat transfer, thus playing an effective heat insulation role.

[0028] The first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3 of the L-shaped structure are arranged with their long sides overlapping. They also have the advantage of strong versatility. Depending on the actual installation space, the two long sides of the L-shaped structure can be completely overlapped or partially or completely staggered, which makes them more versatile.

[0029] To further optimize the technical solution, the flow guiding structure provided in this application embodiment also includes a heat insulation layer, which is disposed in the interlayer. The heat insulation layer can further block heat conduction, thereby further enhancing the heat insulation effect of the flow guiding structure.

[0030] To further optimize the technical solution, while ensuring the good heat insulation effect of the first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3, the first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3 also have good thermal stability, and the structural stability of the guide structure can be ensured under high temperature and over-temperature conditions. In the technical solution provided in the embodiment of this application, the first guide plate 2 is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate, and the second guide plate 3 is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate.

[0031] In the technical solution provided in this application embodiment, while ensuring the heat insulation effect of the flow guiding structure, the design concept of lightweight flow guiding structure is also taken into account. The thickness of the first flow guiding plate 2 is 5-6mm, and the thickness of the second flow guiding plate 3 is 5-6mm.

[0032] To facilitate the connection and fixation of the flow guiding structure with external equipment and ensure its connection stability, the flow guiding structure provided in this application embodiment further includes: end ears 4, which are respectively disposed on the short sides of the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3.

[0033] To further optimize the technical solution, in a flow guiding structure provided in this application embodiment, the heat insulation layer is thermal insulation cotton. Thermal insulation cotton has the advantages of low cost and good heat insulation effect, and the replacement and maintenance cost is low when aging occurs.

[0034] To further optimize the technical solution, while ensuring the flow guiding effect of the interlayer, the heat insulation effect of the flow guiding structure is avoided by preventing heat from being conducted through the interlayer. In the technical solution provided in this application embodiment, the gap width of the interlayer is 4 to 6 mm.

[0035] Similarly, in order to match the width of the gap, while considering the optimal solution of the heat insulation effect of the heat insulation layer, and without affecting the airflow of the flow guiding structure due to the installation of the heat insulation layer, the thickness of the heat insulation layer in the flow guiding structure provided in the embodiment of this application is 2 to 4 mm.

[0036] This application also provides a non-metallic expansion joint, including the above-described flow guiding structure, wherein the short sides of the first flow guiding plate 2 and the second flow guiding plate 3 are connected to the interior of the non-metallic expansion joint body.

[0037] Specifically, a non-metallic expansion joint is installed on the outside of the flue 5. The skin 1 of the non-metallic expansion joint is connected and fixed to the short sides of the first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3 through the end lugs 4. At this time, the airflow can pass through the gap between the first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3. At the same time, the first guide plate 2 and the second guide plate 3 can effectively block the high temperature heat from the flue 5, effectively avoid the thermal damage of high temperature and overheating to the non-metallic expansion joint, improve the stability of the non-metallic expansion joint in the overheating state, and solve the technical defect in the prior art that the non-metallic expansion joint is prone to aging and failure, resulting in damage.

[0038] Specifically, in practical applications, the end lug 4 can be connected and fixed to the non-metallic expansion joint body by welding, which further improves the thermal stability of the non-metallic expansion joint.

[0039] In summary, this application provides a flow guiding structure comprising a first flow guiding plate and a second flow guiding plate, both of which are L-shaped structures. The long sides of the first and second flow guiding plates overlap, and a sandwich layer is provided between them. The short sides of the first and second flow guiding plates are arranged opposite to each other. This application also provides a non-metallic expansion joint, comprising the aforementioned flow guiding structure, wherein the short sides of the first and second flow guiding plates are internally connected to the body of the non-metallic expansion joint. The flow guiding structure and non-metallic expansion joint provided by this application, with the first and second flow guiding plates of the flow guiding structure, effectively provide heat insulation while ensuring flow guidance. When installed on a non-metallic expansion joint, it can significantly improve the stability of the non-metallic expansion joint under over-temperature conditions, solving the technical defect in the prior art where non-metallic expansion joints are prone to aging and failure leading to damage.

[0040] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. Furthermore, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, allowing for structural and logical substitutions and changes without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flow guiding structure, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure includes: a first flow guiding plate and a second flow guiding plate. Both the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are L-shaped structures. The long sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate overlap and there is a sandwich between them. The short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are arranged opposite to each other.

2. The flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure further includes a heat insulation layer, which is disposed in the interlayer.

3. The flow guiding structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first guide plate is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate, and the second guide plate is a heat-resistant stainless steel guide plate.

4. The flow guiding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The thickness of the first guide plate is 5-6 mm, and the thickness of the second guide plate is 5-6 mm.

5. The flow guiding structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The flow guiding structure further includes: end ears, which are respectively disposed on the short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate.

6. The flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The insulation layer is made of thermal insulation cotton.

7. The flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap width of the interlayer is 4 to 6 mm.

8. The flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the insulation layer is 2 to 4 mm.

9. A non-metallic expansion joint, characterized in that, The non-metallic expansion joint includes the flow guiding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the short sides of the first flow guiding plate and the second flow guiding plate are connected to the interior of the non-metallic expansion joint body.