A quick-connect tee water pipe connector

Abstract

This utility model provides a quick-connect tee water pipe connector, including a tee connector with a limiting groove on the outer wall of the connector interface. A limiting ring is fitted inside the limiting groove, and a return spring and a collar are provided on one side of the limiting ring, with the collar fitted onto the return spring. Multiple sets of limiting holes are also provided on the outer wall of the tee connector interface, located on one side of the limiting groove, and ball bearings are fitted inside the limiting holes. A connector head is fitted inside the tee connector interface, and a retaining ring is provided on the outer wall of the connector head, with multiple sets of ball bearings fitted inside the retaining ring. A water pipe is fitted inside the connector head. Linkage components are provided at the top and bottom of the tee connector. This connector achieves quick connection between the connector head and the tee connector through the ball bearings and retaining rings, improving connection efficiency and making water pipe installation more convenient. The linkage components allow other collars to move simultaneously when one set of collars is moved, enabling synchronous operation of multiple interfaces, further improving the convenience and installation efficiency of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of tee water pipe connectors, and more specifically, it relates to a quick tee water pipe connector. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of water pipe connection, T-shaped water pipe fittings are often used for pipe connection. In pipe installation, in order to achieve a quick and stable connection, specific fittings are often used. However, traditional T-shaped water pipe fittings do not have a quick connection function, which leads to cumbersome connection operations and wasted time during the connection process. This not only affects construction efficiency and delays the project progress, but also increases costs due to frequent maintenance and replacement of fittings, thus causing inconvenience to users. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a quick-connect tee water pipe connector, which solves the technical problem that traditional tee water pipe connectors in the prior art do not have a quick-connect function.

[0004] The purpose and function of this utility model's quick-connect tee water pipe connector are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A quick-connect tee water pipe connector includes a tee connector with a limiting groove on the outer wall of the tee connector interface. A limiting ring is fitted inside the limiting groove, and a return spring and a collar are provided on one side of the limiting ring, with the collar fitted onto the return spring. The outer wall of the tee connector interface also has multiple sets of limiting holes located on one side of the limiting groove, with ball bearings fitted inside the limiting holes. A connector head is fitted inside the tee connector interface, with a retaining ring on its outer wall, and multiple sets of ball bearings are fitted inside the retaining ring. A water pipe is fitted inside the connector head. Linkage components are provided at both the top and bottom of the tee connector.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the linkage component includes a linkage disc, and the top and bottom of the tee connector are provided with rotating shafts, and the linkage disc is sleeved on the rotating shafts; the linkage disc is provided with three sets of linkage grooves, one end of the collar is provided with two sets of connecting blocks, one side of the connecting block is provided with a locking post, the linkage groove is sleeved on the locking post, and the linkage groove and the locking post are slidably connected.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the linkage groove is arc-shaped, with one end of the linkage groove recessed towards the center of the linkage disc, and the three sets of linkage grooves respectively correspond to the three sets of interfaces of the tee connector.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the linkage component further includes a support ring and a cover plate. The support ring is sleeved on the linkage disc, and a sliding groove is provided at one end of the support ring. The connecting block passes through the sliding groove, and the cover plate is disposed at one end of the support ring.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the tee connector interface is provided with multiple sets of fixing grooves, and one end of the connector is provided with multiple sets of fixing blocks, the fixing blocks being engaged in the fixing grooves.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, a fixing ring is provided at one end of the fixing groove, a sealing groove is provided on the fixing ring, and a sealing ring is fitted in the sealing groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. This utility model, through the design of a limiting ring, a return spring, a collar, and ball bearings, enables the connector to connect quickly and securely to the tee fitting. Specifically, when the user needs to connect, they simply push the collar backward, easily inserting the connector into the tee fitting's interface. Subsequently, the ball bearings in the limiting hole on the outer wall of the interface will engage with the retaining ring on the outer wall of the connector, achieving rapid connection and improving the convenience of the tee pipe fitting connection process.

[0013] 2. When using this tee pipe connector, during connection or disassembly, the user only needs to move one set of collars. With the help of the linkage disc in the linkage component, the three sets of collars can move synchronously, which further drives the ball in the limit hole to disengage from the retaining ring of the connector, thus making the disassembly of the connector quick and easier for the user to operate the pipe connector. This improves the convenience of the device in actual use and brings users a more efficient and convenient user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a planar view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the linkage components are installed;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a tee connector.

[0019] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0020] 11. T-joint; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Limiting ring; 14. Return spring; 15. Collar; 16. Limiting hole; 17. Connector; 18. Snap ring; 19. Linkage plate; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Linkage groove; 23. Snap pin; 24. Support ring; 25. Cover plate; 26. Fixing groove; 27. Fixing block; 28. Sealing groove; 29. ​​Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] Example:

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a quick-connect tee water pipe connector, including a tee connector 11. The outer wall of the interface of the tee connector 11 has a specific structure with a limiting groove 12. A limiting ring 13 is engaged in the limiting groove 12, and the limiting ring 13 serves to position other components. A return spring 14 and a collar 15 are arranged on one side of the limiting ring 13. The collar 15 is fitted onto the return spring 14, and the return spring 14 provides an elastic force to the collar 15, allowing it to automatically return to its original position after movement. The outer wall of the interface of the tee connector 11 also has multiple sets of limiting holes 16. These limiting holes 16 are located on one side of the limiting groove 12, and ball bearings are engaged in the limiting holes 16. The ball bearings can roll in the limiting holes 16, and one side of the ball bearing can roll into the inner wall of the interface of the tee connector 11. The ball bearings play a crucial role in positioning and fixing. A connector 17 is fitted inside the interface of the tee connector 11. A retaining ring 18 is formed on the outer wall of the connector 17, and multiple sets of ball bearings are engaged within the retaining ring 18. This engagement method allows the connector 17 to be stably connected within the interface of the tee connector 11. A water pipe can also be fitted inside the connector 17, enabling connection between the water pipe and the tee connector 11. Linkage components are provided at both the top and bottom of the tee connector 11. These components control the movement of components such as the collar 15, facilitating the connection and disconnection of the water pipe.

[0024] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the linkage assembly includes a linkage disc 19. A three-way connector 11 has rotating shafts 21 at both its top and bottom. The linkage disc 19 is fitted onto the rotating shafts 21 and can rotate around them. The linkage disc 19 has three sets of linkage grooves 22. Two sets of connecting blocks are provided at one end of a collar 15. A locking post 23 is provided on one side of each connecting block. The linkage grooves 22 are fitted onto the locking posts 23, and the linkage grooves 22 and the locking posts 23 are in a sliding connection relationship. When the linkage disc 19 rotates, the linkage grooves 22 rotate accordingly, thereby driving the locking posts 23 and the connected collar 15 to move, thus controlling multiple sets of collars 15.

[0025] The linkage groove 22 is arc-shaped, which facilitates the sliding of the locking post 23 within it. One end of the linkage groove 22 is recessed towards the center of the linkage disc 19, and the three sets of linkage grooves 22 correspond to the three sets of interfaces of the tee connector 11. Through this correspondence, when one set of collars 15 is moved, the linkage disc 19 is rotated, which allows the collars 15 at different interfaces of the tee connector 11 to be moved, facilitating the control of water pipe connection or disconnection at the interface.

[0026] The linkage assembly also includes a support ring 24 and a cover plate 25. The support ring 24 is fitted onto the linkage disc 19, providing support and protection for the disc 19. One end of the support ring 24 has a groove, and a connecting block at one end of the collar 15 passes through this groove, further restricting the movement trajectory of the connecting block and making the movement of the collar 15 more stable. The cover plate 25 is located at one end of the support ring 24, preventing debris from entering the linkage assembly and ensuring its normal operation.

[0027] like Figures 2 to 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall of the tee connector 11 is provided with multiple sets of fixing grooves 26, and one end of the connector 17 is provided with multiple sets of fixing blocks 27, which are inserted into the fixing grooves 26. This fixing method further enhances the stability of the connection between the connector 17 and the tee connector 11, prevents the connector 17 from rotating during use, and also increases the contact area between the tee connector 11 and the connector 17, increasing friction and making the connection more stable.

[0028] A fixing ring is provided at one end of the fixing groove 26, and a sealing groove 28 is opened on the fixing ring. A sealing ring 29 is installed in the sealing groove 28. The sealing ring 29 can enhance the sealing between the connector 17 and the tee connector 11, prevent water in the water pipe from leaking from the connection, and ensure the normal operation of the water pipe system.

[0029] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0030] When using this quick-connect tee water pipe connector, moving a set of collars 15 causes the connecting block at one end of the collar 15 to drive the linkage disc 19 to rotate around the rotating shaft 21, which in turn drives the linkage groove 22 to rotate, thereby causing the other collars 15 to move under the action of the linkage disc 19. The movement of the collars 15 allows the balls in the limiting hole 16 to disengage from the retaining ring 18 of the connector 17, at which point the connector 17 can be easily pulled out from the interface of the tee connector 11, thus disassembling the water pipe.

[0031] When installing water pipes, first move the collar 15 backward, then insert the connector 17 into the interface of the tee fitting 11. The ball bearings enter the retaining ring 18 on the connector 17, and at the same time, the fixing block 27 engages with the fixing groove 26, achieving initial fixation. The return spring 14 returns the collar 15 to its original position, pressing against the limiting hole 16 to prevent the ball bearings from disengaging from the retaining ring 18. The sealing ring 29 ensures a seal at the connection within the sealing groove 28. The entire quick tee water pipe fitting, through the cooperation of its components, enables rapid connection and disassembly of water pipes while ensuring a seal at the connection, facilitating the installation and maintenance of the water pipe system.

[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A quick-connect tee water pipe connector, comprising a tee connector (11), characterized in that: The outer wall of the three-way connector (11) has a limiting groove (12), and a limiting ring (13) is fitted inside the limiting groove (12). A return spring (14) and a collar (15) are provided on one side of the limiting ring (13), and the collar (15) is fitted on the return spring (14). The outer wall of the three-way connector (11) also has multiple sets of limiting holes (16), which are located on one side of the limiting groove (12). Ball bearings are fitted inside the limiting holes (16). A connector (17) is fitted inside the three-way connector (11), and a retaining ring (18) is provided on the outer wall of the connector (17). Multiple sets of ball bearings are fitted inside the retaining ring (18), and a water pipe is fitted inside the connector (17). Linkage components are provided at the top and bottom of the three-way connector (11).

2. The quick-connect tee water pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage assembly includes a linkage disc (19), and the top and bottom of the three-way connector (11) are provided with rotating shafts (21). The linkage disc (19) is sleeved on the rotating shafts (21). The linkage disc (19) has three sets of linkage grooves (22). One end of the collar (15) is provided with two sets of connecting blocks. One side of the connecting block is provided with a locking post (23). The linkage groove (22) is sleeved on the locking post (23). The linkage groove (22) and the locking post (23) are slidably connected.

3. A quick-connect tee water pipe connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linkage groove (22) is arc-shaped, and one end of the linkage groove (22) is concave towards the center of the linkage disc (19). The three sets of linkage grooves (22) correspond to the three sets of interfaces of the three-way connector (11).

4. A quick-connect tee water pipe connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The linkage component also includes a support ring (24) and a cover plate (25). The support ring (24) is sleeved on the linkage disc (19). A groove is provided at one end of the support ring (24). The connecting block passes through the groove. The cover plate (25) is located at one end of the support ring (24).

5. A quick-connect tee water pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the three-way connector (11) is provided with multiple sets of fixing grooves (26), and one end of the connector (17) is provided with multiple sets of fixing blocks (27), and the fixing blocks (27) are locked in the fixing grooves (26).

6. A quick-connect tee water pipe connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixing ring is provided at one end of the fixing groove (26), and a sealing groove (28) is provided on the fixing ring. A sealing ring (29) is fitted inside the sealing groove (28).

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