A ball valve support
By designing an adjustable ball valve bracket, the problem of poor compatibility of electric ball valve brackets was solved, enabling installation adaptability for different models of electric ball valves, improving utilization and reducing replacement costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI HUAQI YUTAI ENG MATERIALS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric ball valve brackets, due to their one-piece molded structure, are difficult to adapt to electric ball valves of different models or sizes, resulting in low utilization and high replacement costs.
A ball valve bracket including a lower bracket, an upper bracket, and multiple adjustment mechanisms was designed. The distance between the lower bracket and the upper bracket can be adjusted by the engagement and sliding cooperation between the locking mechanism and the through hole in the adjustment mechanism, which can adapt to the installation of electric ball valves of different models or sizes.
The adjustableness of the electric ball valve bracket has been improved, increasing its utilization rate and reducing the cost of replacing the electric ball valve.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ball valve technology, and specifically relates to a ball valve bracket. Background Technology
[0002] An electric ball valve is an automated valve device that uses an electric actuator to control the opening and closing of the valve core. It typically consists of an electric actuator, a ball valve body, a valve stem, a valve seat, and a support. The electric ball valve remotely controls the opening and closing state of the valve core via electrical signals, enabling the opening, closing, or regulation of fluid media in pipelines. Electric ball valves are characterized by rapid response, precise control, and high reliability, and are widely used in fluid control systems in industrial fields.
[0003] Existing electric ball valve brackets are generally made of one-piece molded metal, which has relatively poor adjustability. When users replace electric ball valves of different models or sizes, the original electric ball valve brackets cannot be adapted to the new installation dimensions, forcing users to replace them with new-sized, installable ball valve brackets. This can easily reduce the utilization rate of electric ball valve brackets and increase the cost of replacing electric ball valves for users.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a ball valve bracket to address the aforementioned technical problems.
[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a ball valve bracket that can solve the problem that the above-mentioned electric ball valve brackets cannot be adapted to electric ball valves of different models or sizes.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by a specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows:
[0008] A ball valve support includes a lower support, an upper support, and multiple adjustment mechanisms. The upper support is disposed above the lower support. Multiple adjustment mechanisms are connected between the lower and upper supports. Each adjustment mechanism includes a lower support column, an upper support column, and a locking mechanism. The lower support column is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the lower support, and the upper support column is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the upper support. One end of the upper support column is slidably disposed within the lower support column. The locking mechanism is connected to the end of the upper support column located within the lower support column. The sidewall of the lower support column has multiple evenly distributed through holes. By engaging different through holes with the locking mechanism, the distance between the lower and upper supports can be adjusted.
[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the engaging mechanism includes a connector, a pair of engaging posts, and a pair of springs. The connector is threadedly connected to the upper support post. The pair of engaging posts are symmetrically slidably disposed within the connector, and the engaging posts engage with the through hole. The pair of springs are each disposed within the connector and correspond to the pair of engaging posts.
[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the connector is provided with a pair of clearance slots and a reversing slot, and the pair of clearance slots are symmetrical about the reversing slot.
[0011] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, both the locking post and the spring are disposed in the clearance groove, and one end of the locking post passes through the connector.
[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a pair of second guide posts are rotatably connected within the reversing slot.
[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the upper support column is provided with a rope groove, and the rope groove is connected to the reversing groove.
[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a first guide post is rotatably connected inside the rope groove.
[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a pull rope is provided in the rope groove, and the pull rope passes around the first guide post.
[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, one end of the pull rope located in the rope groove is connected to a pair of connecting ropes, the pair of connecting ropes respectively bypassing a pair of second guide posts and respectively connected to a pair of locking posts, and the spring surrounds the connecting ropes.
[0017] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a linkage rope is connected between adjacent pairs of pull ropes.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the ball valve bracket of this utility model can optimize the structure of the electric ball valve bracket to increase the adjustability of the electric ball valve bracket, so that the electric ball valve bracket can be adapted to the installation and use of electric ball valves of different models or sizes. This not only improves the utilization rate of the electric ball valve bracket, but also reduces the cost for users to replace electric ball valves. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-angle perspective view of a ball valve bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of a ball valve bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a ball valve bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the effect of using a ball valve bracket in one embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Explanation of key figure labels:
[0027] 1-Lower support, 2-Upper support, 3-Adjustment mechanism, 301-Lower support column, 3011-Through hole, 302-Upper support column, 3021-Rope groove, 3022-First guide column, 303-Clamping mechanism, 3031-Connector, 3032-Clamping column, 3033-Spring, 3034-Allowing groove, 3035-Reversing groove, 3036-Second guide column, 304-Pull rope, 3041-Connecting rope, 3042-Linkage rope. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0029] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a ball valve bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a lower bracket 1, an upper bracket 2, and multiple adjusting mechanisms 3. The upper bracket 2 is disposed on the upper side of the lower bracket 1. Multiple adjusting mechanisms 3 are connected between the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2. Each adjusting mechanism 3 includes a lower support column 301, an upper support column 302, and a locking mechanism 303. The lower support column 301 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the lower bracket 1, and the upper support column 302 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the upper bracket 2. One end of the upper support column 302 is slidably disposed within the lower support column 301. The locking mechanism 303 is connected to the end of the upper support column 302 located within the lower support column 301. The side wall of the lower support column 301 has multiple evenly distributed through holes 3011. By engaging different through holes 3011 with the locking mechanism 303, the distance between the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2 can be adjusted.
[0030] Preferably, the number of adjustment mechanisms 3 is four, which can ensure the connection effect between the lower support 1 and the upper support 2.
[0031] The lower bracket 1 is connected to the valve body by bolts. The distance between the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2 is adjusted according to the height of the electric ball valve stem. When adjusting the height, simply slide the upper support column 302 within the lower support column 301 and use the engaging mechanism 303 to engage the through holes 3011 at different heights; the operation is simple and convenient. Then, connect the electric actuator to the valve stem and install the electric actuator on the upper bracket 2. Figure 6 As shown.
[0032] This application can increase the adjustability of the electric ball valve bracket, enabling it to be adapted to the installation and use of electric ball valves of different models or sizes. This not only improves the utilization rate of the electric ball valve bracket but also reduces the cost for users to replace electric ball valves.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the engaging mechanism 303 includes a connector 3031, a pair of engaging posts 3032, and a pair of springs 3033. The connector 3031 is threadedly connected to the upper support post 302. The pair of engaging posts 3032 are symmetrically slidably disposed within the connector 3031, and the engaging posts 3032 engage with the through hole 3011. The pair of springs 3033 are both disposed within the connector 3031 and correspond to the pair of engaging posts 3032 respectively.
[0034] The connector 3031 is threaded onto the upper support column 302, facilitating the installation of the locking column 3032 and the spring 3033, and also simplifying maintenance. The distance between the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2 can be adjusted by engaging different through holes 3011 with the locking column 3032, allowing for the installation of electric ball valves of different models or sizes. This not only improves the utilization rate of the electric ball valve bracket but also reduces the cost of replacing electric ball valves for users. The spring 3033 applies force to the locking column 3032, enabling it to engage with the through hole 3011.
[0035] The connector 3031 is provided with a pair of clearance grooves 3034 and a reversing groove 3035, with the clearance grooves 3034 being symmetrical about the reversing groove 3035. The clearance grooves 3034 are used to accommodate the locking post 3032 and the spring 3033.
[0036] Furthermore, both the locking post 3032 and the spring 3033 are located within the clearance groove 3034, with one end of the locking post 3032 passing through the connector 3031. Under the action of the spring 3033, one end of the locking post 3032 can protrude from the side wall of the connector 3031, i.e. Figure 4 The state shown is such that the locking post 3032 can lock into the through hole 3011, thereby fixing the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2.
[0037] Specifically, a pair of second guide posts 3036 are rotatably connected inside the reversing slot 3035.
[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the upper support column 302 is provided with a rope groove 3021, which is connected to the reversing groove 3035. A first guide column 3022 is rotatably connected in the rope groove 3021.
[0039] Preferably, the rope groove 3021 is an L-shaped groove. A pull rope 304 is provided within the rope groove 3021, and the pull rope 304 passes around the first guide post 3022. The pull rope 304 can move within the rope groove 3021, and by passing around the first guide post 3022, the friction between the pull rope 304 and the sidewall of the rope groove 3021 can be reduced, ensuring the service life of the pull rope 304.
[0040] Additionally, one end of the pull rope 304 located within the rope groove 3021 is connected to a pair of connecting ropes 3041. Each pair of connecting ropes 3041 passes around a pair of second guide posts 3036 and is connected to a pair of engaging posts 3032. A spring 3033 surrounds the connecting ropes 3041. When the pull rope 304 is pulled, it pulls the pair of engaging posts 3032 via the connecting ropes 3041, allowing one end of the engaging post 3032 to be retracted into the connector 3031. This separates the engaging post 3032 from the through hole 3011, enabling relative sliding between the lower support post 301 and the upper support post 302. This allows adjustment of the height between the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2, facilitating the installation of electric ball valves of different models or sizes. This not only improves the utilization rate of the electric ball valve bracket but also reduces the cost for users to replace electric ball valves.
[0041] By having the connecting rope 3041 bypass the second guide post 3036, the friction between the connecting rope 3041 and the side wall of the reversing groove 3035 can be reduced, ensuring the service life of the connecting rope 3041. By having the spring 3033 surround the connecting rope 3041, the spring 3033 can be limited, ensuring the elastic effect of the spring 3033 on the locking post 3032.
[0042] Specifically, a linkage rope 3042 connects adjacent pairs of pull ropes 304. Pulling the linkage rope 3042 simultaneously pulls a pair of pull ropes 304, which in turn allows the locking post 3032 to be pulled separately via a pair of connecting ropes 3041. This enables the locking post 3032 to be housed within the connector 3031, thus disengaging the locking post 3032 from the through hole 3011. This facilitates adjustment of the height of the lower bracket 1 and the upper bracket 2, making operation convenient.
[0043] Preferably, the pull rope 304, the connecting rope 3041, and the linkage rope 3042 are all steel wire ropes.
[0044] In summary, this application allows for adjustment of the distance between the lower support 1 and the upper support 2 by sliding the upper support column 302 within the lower support column 301. This accommodates the valve stem lengths of different models or sizes of electric ball valves, improving the utilization rate of the electric ball valve support and reducing the cost of replacing electric ball valves for users. The distance between the lower support 1 and the upper support 2 is fixed by engaging the locking mechanism 303 with the through hole 3011. By pulling the linkage rope 3042, and through the cooperation of the pull rope 304, connecting rope 3041, second guide column 3036, and first guide column 3022, the locking mechanism 303 can disengage from the through hole 3011, facilitating operation.
[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this disclosure is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this disclosure can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this disclosure. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0046] 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 ball valve support, characterized in that, include: Lower support; The upper bracket is located on the upper side of the lower bracket; Multiple adjustment mechanisms are connected between the lower support and the upper support. Each adjustment mechanism includes a lower support column, an upper support column, and a locking mechanism. The lower support column is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the lower support, and the upper support column is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the upper support. One end of the upper support column is slidably disposed inside the lower support column. The locking mechanism is connected to the end of the upper support column located inside the lower support column. The side wall of the lower support column is provided with multiple evenly distributed through holes. By locking different through holes through the locking mechanism, the distance between the lower support and the upper support can be adjusted.
2. A ball valve support according to claim 1, wherein The engagement mechanism includes A connector, which is threadedly connected to the upper support column; A pair of engaging posts are symmetrically slidably disposed within the connector, and the engaging posts engage with the through hole; A pair of springs are each located within the connector and correspond to a pair of engaging posts.
3. A ball valve support according to claim 2, wherein The connector is provided with a pair of clearance slots and a reversing slot, and the pair of clearance slots are symmetrical about the reversing slot.
4. A ball valve support according to claim 3, wherein Both the locking post and the spring are located within the clearance groove, with one end of the locking post passing through the connector.
5. A ball valve bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, A pair of second guide posts are rotatably connected inside the reversing slot.
6. A ball valve bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper support column is provided with a rope groove, which is connected to the reversing groove.
7. A ball valve bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first guide post is rotatably connected inside the rope groove.
8. A ball valve bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rope groove is provided with a pull rope, which passes around the first guide post.
9. A ball valve bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pull rope has a pair of connecting ropes at one end located in the rope groove. The pair of connecting ropes respectively pass around a pair of second guide posts and are respectively connected to a pair of locking posts. The spring surrounds the connecting ropes.
10. A ball valve bracket according to claim 9, characterized in that, A linkage rope connects the adjacent pair of pull ropes.