A gas source processor that can be installed on either side

Abstract

This utility model discloses a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides, comprising: a pressure regulating valve for controlling the gas flow rate; and two filters, each having two slots respectively installed at both ends of the pressure regulating valve. The pressure regulating valve has a first groove vertically arranged at both ends, and the filters have a second groove vertically arranged at both ends. When the filters and the pressure regulating valve are connected, the first and second grooves are parallel to each other. A connecting plate is also provided on the outside of the pressure regulating valve and the filters. Two insertion parts are vertically arranged on the inner side of the connecting plate, and these insertion parts are respectively inserted into the first and second grooves. This utility model, by creating grooves on the outside of the pressure regulating valve and the filters, and directly inserting them into the grooves via the connecting plate and the insertion parts, facilitates processing and reduces production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gas source processor technology, specifically a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides. Background Technology

[0002] In pneumatic systems, air source processors play a crucial role. They remove moisture, oil, and impurities from the gas, purify the air source, regulate air pressure, and provide oil mist lubrication. Widely used in automated control applications such as air compressors and industrial equipment, they are key components ensuring stable equipment operation. With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, the number of air source processors used is increasing daily, making the flexibility and convenience of their installation a critical issue that urgently needs to be addressed.

[0003] In the prior art, for example, Chinese utility model patent (authorization announcement number CN221592515U) discloses a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides, including a water separator, a pressure regulating valve, and an oil mist lubricator. Both the water separator and the oil mist lubricator are provided with mounting components. The two mounting components have identical structures. The mounting components include a plug-in part, a sealing part, and a first fixing part. The water separator, pressure regulating valve, and oil mist lubricator are connected together through the plug-in part. By setting two mounting components with identical structures, the plug-in part in the mounting components can be directly plugged in during the installation of the water separator, pressure regulating valve, and oil mist lubricator, making installation quick and simple. The two identical mounting components also allow the water separator and oil mist lubricator to be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides, improving the installation convenience and usage flexibility of the gas source processor.

[0004] The existing technology involves installing a plug-in part on a pressure regulating valve. The plug-in part is cylindrical and has a through hole. A through hole is also made on the air filter. The plug-in part is inserted into the through hole of the air filter. This structure requires extremely high machining precision. The dimensional tolerance of the cylindrical plug-in part needs to be strictly controlled, which increases the difficulty and cost of machining and is not conducive to mass production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an air source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides. By opening grooves on the outside of the pressure regulating valve and the air filter, and directly inserting them into the grooves through the connecting plate and the plug-in part, this structure is easy to process and reduces production costs.

[0006] To address the problems of existing technologies, this utility model provides a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides, comprising: a pressure regulating valve for controlling the gas flow rate; and a filter having two parts respectively installed at both ends of the pressure regulating valve. The pressure regulating valve has a first groove vertically arranged at both ends, and the filter has a second groove vertically arranged at both ends. When the filter and the pressure regulating valve are connected, the first and second grooves are parallel to each other. A connecting plate is also provided outside the pressure regulating valve and the filter. Two insertion parts are vertically arranged on the inner side of the connecting plate, and these insertion parts are respectively inserted into the first and second grooves.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the first and second grooves is further provided with a blocking part to prevent the connecting plate from falling.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the pressure regulating valve is further provided with limiting components on both sides for blocking the connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting assembly includes a housing fixed to the top of the pressure regulating valve by bolts and a limiting block that can be slidably disposed in the housing. When the plug is inserted into the first groove and the second groove, the limiting block can press against the top of the connecting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the housing is provided with a groove along its length, and one end of the limiting block is provided with a handle, which passes through the groove and extends to the outside of the housing.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting component further includes a spring disposed inside the housing, one end of the spring being connected to the limiting block and the other end of the spring being connected to the housing.

[0012] Preferably, the pressure regulating valve is provided with an interface at the center of both ends, and the interface is fitted with a sealing ring, and the interface can be inserted into the pipe opening in the air filter.

[0013] The advantages of this application compared to the prior art are:

[0014] This application employs an innovative structural design, effectively solving problems such as high processing difficulty and redundant parts in existing technologies. Specifically, a first groove is formed on the outside of the pressure regulating valve, and a corresponding second groove is formed on the outside of the air filter. The pressure regulating valve and air filter are quickly fixed by simultaneously inserting the plug-in part on the connecting plate into the first and second grooves. Compared to the high-precision machining requirements of the cylindrical plug-in part and through holes in existing technologies, the machining process of the first and second grooves in this application is simpler, eliminating the need for strict control of complex dimensional tolerances, significantly reducing machining difficulty, and facilitating mass standardized production. Regarding installation flexibility, the air filters on both sides of this application adopt identical structural designs. By adjusting the plug-in direction of the connecting plate, left and right interchangeable installations can be achieved, greatly improving the layout adaptability of the equipment in different industrial scenarios and flexibly matching diverse pipeline routes and spatial layout requirements. To ensure connection stability, this application innovatively introduces a locking mechanism composed of a spring and a limit block. After the connecting plates are inserted, the elastic force generated by the spring drives the limiting block to displace, causing the limiting block to press tightly against the top of the connecting plate, forming a reliable axial constraint. This effectively prevents the connecting plates from detaching from the first and second slots during equipment operation due to vibration, impact, or other factors. This locking mechanism achieves stable locking using only two core components: the spring and the limiting block. Compared to existing locking methods that combine multiple components, this not only reduces the number of parts and the complexity of material management and assembly, but also avoids the problem of decreased connection reliability caused by accumulated errors from multiple components. This significantly improves the long-term operational stability of the equipment and reduces maintenance frequency and the risk of failure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural diagram of a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0020] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Pressure regulating valve; 11. First groove; 12. Interface; 13. Sealing ring; 2. Air filter; 21. Second groove; 3. Limiting component; 31. Housing; 32. Limiting block; 321. Handle; 33. Spring; 4. Connecting plate; 41. Insertion part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To further understand the features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a gas source processor that can be installed interchangeably on the left and right sides, including: a pressure regulating valve 1, used to control the gas flow rate; the pressure regulating valve 1, as the core control component, its main function is to regulate the gas flow rate through the gas source processor. By changing the opening and closing degree of the internal valve core structure, it precisely controls the gas flow rate, ensuring that downstream equipment receives a stable gas pressure supply and avoiding the impact of airflow fluctuations on the normal operation of the equipment. A gas filter 2, having two filters respectively installed at both ends of the pressure regulating valve 1; the gas filter 2 performs the gas purification function, filtering out impurities such as moisture, oil mist, and dust contained in the gas, preventing impurities from entering downstream equipment and causing wear, blockage, or malfunction. The pressure regulating valve 1 has a first groove 11 vertically arranged at both ends, and the air filter 2 has a second groove 21 vertically arranged at both ends. When the air filter 2 and the pressure regulating valve 1 are connected, the first groove 11 and the second groove 21 are parallel to each other. The pressure regulating valve 1 and the air filter 2 are also provided with a connecting plate 4. The inner side of the connecting plate 4 is provided with two plug-in parts 41 vertically arranged, and the plug-in parts 41 are respectively inserted into the first groove 11 and the second groove 21.

[0023] This gas source processor achieves dual functions of gas processing and flexible installation through modular design. During operation, gas first enters filter 2, where impurities are removed by the internal filter element, completing gas purification. The purified gas then flows into pressure regulating valve 1, which adjusts the gas flow rate according to the needs of downstream equipment, ensuring the output gas flow and pressure reach set values, ultimately providing a clean and stable gas source for downstream pneumatic equipment. Regarding installation and fixation, when the two filters 2 are respectively connected to the two ends of pressure regulating valve 1, the first groove 11 of pressure regulating valve 1 and the second groove 21 of filter 2 form a parallel groove structure. The connecting plate 4 is simultaneously inserted into the corresponding grooves through two inner plug-in parts 41, achieving mechanical fixation of all three. Since the two filters 2 have identical structures, they can be flexibly interchanged at the left and right ends of pressure regulating valve 1 to adapt to different spatial layouts and pipeline routing requirements. The bottom of the first groove 11 and the second groove 21 also has a blocking part to prevent the connecting plate 4 from falling.

[0024] Limiting components 3 for blocking the connecting plate 4 are also provided on both sides of the top of the pressure regulating valve 1. The limiting components 3 include a housing 31 fixed to the top of the pressure regulating valve 1 by bolts and a limiting block 32 that can be slidably disposed in the housing 31. When the insertion part 41 is inserted into the first groove 11 and the second groove 21, the limiting block 32 can press against the top of the connecting plate 4. The top of the housing 31 is also provided with a sliding groove along its length direction. One end of the limiting block 32 is also provided with a handle 321, and the handle 321 passes through the sliding groove and extends to the outside of the housing 31. The limiting components 3 also include a spring 33 disposed inside the housing 31. One end of the spring 33 is connected to the limiting block 32, and the other end of the spring 33 is connected to the housing 31.

[0025] When the two air filters 2 are respectively connected to the two ends of the pressure regulating valve 1, the first groove 11 of the pressure regulating valve 1 and the second groove 21 of the air filter 2 form a parallel groove structure, and the blocking parts at the bottom of both are at the same horizontal position. The operator can first pull the handle 321 to make the limiting block 32 compress the spring 33 and slide it in the housing 31, making room for the installation of the connecting plate 4. Then, the two plug-in parts 41 on the inner side of the connecting plate 4 are simultaneously inserted into the corresponding grooves. The bottom of the plug-in part 41 contacts the blocking part, and the blocking part supports the connecting plate 4 to prevent it from falling. Then, the handle 321 is released. Under the elastic restoring force of the spring 33, the limiting block 32 slides and presses against the top of the connecting plate 4, realizing the axial limitation of the connecting plate 4 and completing the mechanical fixation of the three.

[0026] The pressure regulating valve 1 has an interface 12 at the center of both ends, and a sealing ring 13 is fitted around the interface 12. The interface 12 can be inserted into the pipe opening in the air filter 2. The interface 12 can be inserted into the pipe opening in the air filter 2 to achieve gas flow connection between the two. The sealing ring 13 on the outside of the interface 12 can enhance the sealing performance of the connection between the interface 12 and the pipe opening of the air filter 2 and prevent gas leakage.

[0027] The above embodiments only illustrate one or more implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A left and right interchangeable air supply processor characterized by ,include: Pressure regulating valve (1) is used to control the flow rate of gas; The air filter (2) has two parts, which are respectively installed at both ends of the pressure regulating valve (1); The pressure regulating valve (1) is provided with a first groove (11) at both ends, and the filter (2) is provided with a second groove (21) at both ends. When the filter (2) and the pressure regulating valve (1) are connected, the first groove (11) and the second groove (21) are parallel to each other. The pressure regulating valve (1) and the filter (2) are also provided with a connecting plate (4). The inner side of the connecting plate (4) is provided with two plug-in parts (41), and the plug-in parts (41) are respectively inserted into the first groove (11) and the second groove (21).

2. A left-right interchangeable air supply processor as defined in claim 1, wherein The bottom of the first groove (11) and the second groove (21) are also provided with a blocking part to prevent the connecting plate (4) from falling.

3. A left-right interchangeable air supply processor as defined in claim 1, wherein The pressure regulating valve (1) is also provided with limiting components (3) on both sides of the top for blocking the connecting plate (4).

4. A left-right interchangeable air supply processor as defined in claim 3, wherein The limiting component (3) includes a housing (31) fixed to the top of the pressure regulating valve (1) by bolts and a limiting block (32) that can be slidably disposed in the housing (31). When the plug (41) is inserted into the first groove (11) and the second groove (21), the limiting block (32) can press against the top of the connecting plate (4).

5. A left-right interchangeable gas source processor as defined in claim 4, wherein The top of the housing (31) is also provided with a sliding groove along its length direction, and one end of the limiting block (32) is also provided with a handle (321), and the handle (321) passes through the sliding groove and extends to the outside of the housing (31).

6. A left-right interchangeable air supply processor as defined in claim 4, wherein The limiting component (3) also includes a spring (33) disposed inside the housing (31), one end of the spring (33) being connected to the limiting block (32), and the other end of the spring (33) being connected to the housing (31).

7. A left-to-right interchangeable air supply processor as defined in claim 1, wherein The pressure regulating valve (1) is provided with an interface (12) at the center of both ends, and a sealing ring (13) is provided on the outside of the interface (12), and the interface (12) can be inserted into the pipe opening in the air filter (2).

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