An integrated valve module

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated valve module, including casing, medium pipeline and valve device, the valve device is configured to control the on-off of medium pipeline, medium pipeline includes main pipeline and at least two branch pipeline, the number of valve device corresponds with the number of branch pipeline, and the on-off between main pipeline and branch pipeline is controlled, the integrated valve module still includes a connecting component, and connecting component is detachably attached to casing, and connecting component includes a plurality of connecting joints, wherein, connecting joint is configured to respectively with branch pipeline and external pipeline plug -through connection, to make branch pipeline and external pipeline intercommunication, relative to prior art, this scheme has effectively simplified the connecting mode of the multiple outlet of medium pipeline and external pipeline, reduced the connection complexity, improved the convenience of installation and maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of integrated valves, and in particular to an integrated valve module. Background Technology

[0002] In fields involving the transmission and control of media such as liquids or gases, it is often necessary to control the on / off state of media pipelines to achieve switching of media flow direction or flow distribution under different operating conditions. Integrated valve modules are often used to control the on / off state of shut-off pipelines.

[0003] In existing integrated valve modules, pipe fittings are typically used to connect the media pipeline to external pipelines. Specifically, the pipe fitting is fixed to the media pipeline of the integrated valve module by screwing it on, and then connected to the external pipeline. However, when the media pipeline has multiple outlets, the connection between the media pipeline and the external pipeline becomes complicated.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides an integrated valve module that simplifies the connection method between the medium pipeline and external pipelines when multiple outlets exist, reduces connection complexity, and improves the convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0006] This utility model provides an integrated valve module, including a housing, a medium pipeline, and a valve device, wherein the valve device is configured to control the on / off state of the medium pipeline; The medium pipeline includes a main pipeline and at least two branch pipelines; The number of valve devices corresponds to the number of branch pipes, and controls the connection and disconnection between the main pipe and the branch pipes; The integrated valve module also includes: A connecting member detachably attached to the housing, the connecting member including a plurality of connecting joints; The connecting joint is configured to be connected to both the branch pipe and the external pipe, so that the branch pipe is connected to the external pipe.

[0007] Several alternative methods are provided below, but they are not intended as additional limitations on the overall solution above. They are merely further additions or optimizations. Provided there are no technical or logical contradictions, each alternative method can be combined individually with respect to the overall solution above, or multiple alternative methods can be combined with each other.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting member is detachably attached to the housing via a snap-fit ​​structure; The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​tongue and a snap-fit ​​groove. One of the snap-fit ​​tongue and the snap-fit ​​groove is disposed on the housing, and the other is disposed on the connecting member. The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​tongue engage with each other to assemble the connecting member onto the housing.

[0009] Optionally, the number of the snap-fit ​​structures is two sets, and the two sets of snap-fit ​​structures are respectively located on both sides of the branch pipe; In one set of the snap-fit ​​structures, the snap tongue is fixed to the housing, and the snap groove is disposed in the connecting member; Another set of the snap-fit ​​structures has the snap tongue fixed to the connecting member and the snap groove disposed in the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the integrated valve module includes multiple connectors, each connector having a first connection channel, a second connection channel, and a valve port, wherein the first connection channel is connected to the second connection channel through the valve port; The connecting channels in adjacent connecting seats are interconnected to form at least a portion of the main pipeline; The second connection channel forms at least a portion of the branch pipe; Each of the valve devices controls the opening and closing of its corresponding valve port.

[0011] Optionally, in two adjacent connecting seats, one connecting seat has a connecting groove and the other connecting seat has a connecting part, the connecting part extending into the connecting groove so that the first connecting channels in the two connecting seats are connected.

[0012] Optionally, the first connection channel has a first connection port and a second connection port, the first connection port being connected to the connection groove, and the second connection port being located in the connection part.

[0013] Optionally, the valve device includes: A sleeve, which is fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting seat; A coil, which is disposed on the outside of the sleeve; The iron core is movably disposed within the sleeve; A sealing member, fixedly connected to the iron core, the sealing member being configured to open and close the valve port; and An elastic member configured to cause the sealing member to close the valve port.

[0014] Optionally, the integrated valve module further includes: A circuit board, which is fixed to the housing by a fixing member, and the valve device and / or the connector is fixed to the circuit board.

[0015] Optionally, the circuit board has mounting holes; The valve device and / or the connecting seat have a fixing member that extends into the fixing hole.

[0016] Optionally, the valve device is a solenoid valve.

[0017] This utility model discloses an integrated valve module. The integrated valve module is equipped with a detachable connecting component containing multiple connecting joints, which allows each connecting joint to be connected to multiple branch pipes of the medium pipeline and external pipelines respectively. This effectively simplifies the connection method between the medium pipeline and external pipelines when there are multiple outlets, reduces the connection complexity, and improves the convenience of installation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated valve module according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the integrated valve module; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the integrated module; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the integrated module; Figure 6 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the shell is omitted.

[0019] The annotations in the figure are explained as follows: 100. Integrated valve module; 10. Shell; 11. Upper shell; 12. Lower shell; 13. Receiving cavity; 20. Medium pipeline; 21. Main pipeline; 22. Branch pipeline; 23. Inlet; 24. Outlet; 30. Valve device; 31. Sleeve; 311. Fixed plug; 32. Moving iron core; 33. Elastic component; 34. Sealing component; 40. Connecting component; 41. Connecting joint; 411. Insertion groove; 412. Connecting passageway; 42. Main body; 50. Snap-fit ​​structure; 51. Snap tongue; 511. Connecting arm; 512. Limiting part; 52. Snap groove; 60. Connecting seat; 61. First connecting channel; 62. Second connecting channel; 63. Valve port; 65. Connecting groove; 66. Connecting part; 70. Circuit board; 71. Fixing component; 72. Fixture. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or it can be connected to a component in between. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be set to a component in between.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this application provides an integrated valve module 100, including a housing 10, a medium pipeline 20, and a valve device 30. The valve device 30 is configured to control the on / off state of the medium pipeline 20. The medium pipeline 20 includes a main pipeline 21 and at least two branch pipelines 22. The number of valve devices 30 corresponds to the number of branch pipelines 22, and controls the on / off state between the main pipeline 21 and the branch pipelines 22. The integrated valve module 100 also includes a connecting member 40, which is detachably attached to the housing 10. The connecting member 40 includes a plurality of connecting joints 41. The connecting joints 41 are configured to be connected to the branch pipelines 22 and external pipelines respectively, so that the branch pipelines 22 are connected to the external pipelines.

[0024] The integrated valve module 100 is equipped with a detachable connecting component 40 containing multiple connecting joints 41, which allows each connecting joint 41 to be connected to multiple branch pipes 22 of the medium pipeline 20 and external pipes respectively. This effectively simplifies the connection method between the medium pipeline 20 and external pipes when there are multiple outlets 24, reduces connection complexity, and improves the convenience of installation and maintenance.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 6As shown, the structure of the housing 10 is not strictly limited, as long as the housing 10 can support the medium pipeline 20 and the valve device 30, etc. The housing 10 has an internal receiving cavity 13, within which at least a portion of the medium pipeline 20 and at least a portion of the valve device 30 are located. The housing 10 includes an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12; the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are fixedly connected to form the receiving cavity 13 between them. The upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are connected by means of snap-fit, bolts, or welding.

[0026] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the medium conduit 20 allows for the flow of a medium, which can be a gas or a liquid. The medium conduit 20 has an inlet 23 and an outlet 24; the inlet 23 is connected to the main pipe 21, and the outlet 24 is connected to a branch pipe 22; the medium enters the main pipe 21 through the inlet 23 and then flows out through the branch pipe 22 and the outlet 24. The branch pipe 22 is sequentially arranged along the extension path of the main pipe 21 and extends away from the main pipe 21; at least a portion of the extension path of the main pipe 21 is perpendicular to at least a portion of the extension path of the branch pipe 22; the orientation of the inlet 23 is perpendicular to the orientation of the outlet 24. A portion of the branch pipe 22 extends outside the housing 10, and the portion of the branch pipe 22 extending out of the housing 10 has an outlet 24 for insertion into the connector 41. The branch pipe 22 extends outside the housing 10 via a side wall of the housing 10.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the connector 41 has a insertion groove 411 and a connection passage 412. The insertion groove 411 and the outlet 24 are located at opposite ends of the connection passage 412 and are both connected to the connection passage 412. When the connecting member 40 is assembled onto the housing 10, the branch pipe 22 extends into the insertion groove 411 and communicates with the connection passage 412 to achieve a plug-in connection between the branch pipe 22 and the connector 41.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the connecting member 40 includes a main body 42, and the connecting joints 41 are all fixed to the main body 42 so that the connecting member 40 can be assembled and disassembled from the housing 10 as a whole. The main body 42 is generally plate-shaped. When the connecting member 40 is assembled onto the housing 10, the main body 42 and one side of the housing 10 are in contact with each other.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the connecting member 40 is detachably attached to the housing 10 via a snap-fit ​​structure 50. The snap-fit ​​structure 50 includes a latch 51 and a slot 52. One of the latch 51 and the slot 52 is disposed on the housing 10, and the other is disposed on the connecting member 40. The slot 52 and the latch 51 engage with each other to assemble the connecting member 40 onto the housing 10. The mechanical interlocking of the latch 51 and the slot 52 enables quick and detachable assembly and disassembly of the connecting member 40 and the housing 10, eliminating the need for bolts or specialized tools, thus shortening the installation time and facilitating the inspection or replacement of the connecting member 40.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, there are two sets of snap-fit ​​structures 50, located on both sides of the branch pipe 22, which makes the connection between the connecting structure and the housing 10 more secure. In one set of snap-fit ​​structures 50, the snap tongue 51 is fixed to the housing 10, and the snap groove 52 is provided in the connecting member 40; in the other set of snap-fit ​​structures 50, the snap tongue 51 is fixed to the connecting member 40, and the snap groove 52 is provided in the housing 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, when the latch 51 is fixed to the housing 10, the latch 51 is integrally formed with the upper housing 11 or the lower housing 12 to enhance the connection strength between the latch 51 and the housing 10 and reduce the processing difficulty of the latch 51 and the housing 10; the corresponding slot 52 is located on the main body 42. The latch 51 includes a connecting arm 511 and a limiting part 512. One end of the connecting arm 511 is fixed to the housing 10, and the other end is fixed to the limiting part 512. When the limiting part 512 is inserted along the slot 52, the connecting arm 511 undergoes elastic deformation due to force. After the limiting part 512 has completely passed through the slot 52, the connecting arm 511 returns to its original shape and drives the limiting part 512 to rebound. Finally, the limiting part 512 and the surface of the main body 42 facing away from the housing 10 form a tight abutment, realizing the stable engagement of the latch 51 and the slot 52.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, when the latch 51 is fixed to the connecting member 40, the latch 51 is located on the top of the main body 42 and is integrally formed with the main body 42, which can enhance the connection strength between the latch 51 and the main body 42 and reduce the processing difficulty of the latch 51 and the main body 42. The slot 52 is located on the top of the housing 10, and the opening of the slot 52 is located on the top of the housing 10. The latch 51 includes a connecting arm 511 and a limiting part 512. One end of the connecting arm 511 is fixed to the main body 42, and the other end is fixed to the limiting part 512. When the limiting part 512 moves towards the slot 52, the connecting arm 511 undergoes elastic deformation due to the force of the housing 10 and the limiting part 512; after the limiting part 512 is fully engaged in the slot 52, the connecting arm 511 returns to its original shape and drives the limiting part 512 to rebound, realizing a stable engagement between the latch 51 and the slot 52.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the integrated valve module 100 includes multiple connectors 60. Each connector 60 has a first connecting channel 61, a second connecting channel 62, and a valve port 63. The first connecting channel 61 is connected to the second connecting channel 62 via the valve port 63. The connecting channels in adjacent connectors 60 are interconnected to form at least a portion of the main pipeline 21. The second connecting channel 62 forms at least a portion of the branch pipeline 22. Each valve device 30 controls the opening and closing of its corresponding valve port 63. The first connecting channel 61 and the second connecting channel 62 of each connector 60 are independently controlled via the valve port 63. The interconnected connecting channels of adjacent connectors 60 form the main pipeline 21, which reduces the number of interfaces in the media channel, lowers the risk of leakage, and improves space utilization, making it suitable for compact equipment layouts.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in two adjacent connecting seats 60, one connecting seat 60 has a connecting groove 65, and the other connecting seat 60 has a connecting part 66. The connecting part 66 extends into the connecting groove 65, so that the first connecting channel 61 in the two connecting seats 60 is connected. The two adjacent connecting seats 60 achieve rapid connection of the first connecting channel 61 between them through the insertion and engagement of the connecting part 66 and the connecting groove 65. The operator only needs to align the connecting part 66 and the connecting groove 65 to complete the automatic alignment and sealing of the connecting channel, shortening the installation time. A sealing ring is provided between the connecting part 66 and the connecting groove 65 to enhance the sealing performance between them.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6As shown, the shape of the connector 60 is not strictly limited; for example, the connector 60 is roughly a block structure. The first connecting channel 61 has a first connecting port and a second connecting port. The first connecting port is connected to the connecting groove 65, and the second connecting port is located in the connecting part 66; wherein, the first connecting port and the second connecting port are located on two opposite sides of the connector 60.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the valve device 30 is a solenoid valve. The valve device 30 includes a sleeve 31, a coil, an iron core, a sealing member 34, and an elastic member 33; the sleeve 31 is fixed to the corresponding connecting seat 60; the coil is disposed on the outside of the sleeve 31; the iron core is movably disposed inside the sleeve 31; the sealing member 34 is fixed to the iron core and is configured to open and close the valve port 63; the elastic member 33 is configured to drive the sealing member 34 to close the valve port 63.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the sleeve 31 is installed on and fixedly connected to the connecting seat 60; the end of the sleeve 31 facing away from the connecting seat 60 is sealed by a fixing plug 311. The sleeve 31 can be separately installed from the connecting seat 60 by welding or other methods, or it can be integrally installed with the connecting seat 60. The elastic member 33 is a spring; the elastic member 33 is located between the fixing plug 311 and the moving iron core 32, and presses against the fixing plug 311 and the moving iron core 32. The coil is at least provided on the outer periphery of the sleeve 31; the moving iron core 32 moves along the sleeve 31 under the drive of the coil, and the moving iron core 32 moves synchronously with the valve core. The end of the moving iron core 32 facing the valve port 63 has a mounting groove for installing the sealing member 34; the sealing member 34 is made of rubber or silicone or similar materials.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the integrated valve module 100 also includes a circuit board 70, which is fixed to the housing 10 by a fixing member 71. The valve device 30 and / or the connector 60 are fixed to the circuit board 70. The fixing member 71 is a screw; the circuit board 70 is located in the receiving cavity 13 within the housing 10 and is fixed to the housing 10 by screws.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the circuit board 70 has a mounting hole; the valve device 30 and / or the connector 60 have a retainer 72 extending into the mounting hole to facilitate the mounting of the valve device 30 and the connector 60 to the circuit board 70.

[0040] The technical features of the above embodiments 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 to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0041] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but 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 several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated valve module, comprising a housing, a medium pipeline, and a valve device configured to control the on / off state of the medium pipeline; characterized in that: The medium pipeline includes a main pipeline and at least two branch pipelines; The number of valve devices corresponds to the number of branch pipes, and controls the connection and disconnection between the main pipe and the branch pipes; The integrated valve module also includes: A connecting member detachably attached to the housing, the connecting member including a plurality of connecting joints; The connecting joint is configured to be connected to both the branch pipe and the external pipe, so that the branch pipe is connected to the external pipe.

2. The integrated valve module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting member is detachably attached to the housing by means of a snap-fit ​​structure; The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​tongue and a snap-fit ​​groove. One of the snap-fit ​​tongue and the snap-fit ​​groove is disposed on the housing, and the other is disposed on the connecting member. The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​tongue engage with each other to assemble the connecting member onto the housing.

3. An integrated valve module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the snap-fit ​​structures is two sets, and the two sets of snap-fit ​​structures are located on both sides of the branch pipe respectively; In one set of the snap-fit ​​structures, the snap tongue is fixed to the housing, and the snap groove is disposed in the connecting member; Another set of the snap-fit ​​structures has the snap tongue fixed to the connecting member and the snap groove disposed in the housing.

4. An integrated valve module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated valve module includes multiple connectors, each connector having a first connection channel, a second connection channel, and a valve port, wherein the first connection channel is connected to the second connection channel through the valve port; The connecting channels in adjacent connecting seats are interconnected to form at least a portion of the main pipeline; The second connection channel forms at least a portion of the branch pipe; Each of the valve devices controls the opening and closing of its corresponding valve port.

5. An integrated valve module according to claim 4, characterized in that, In two adjacent connecting seats, one connecting seat has a connecting groove and the other connecting seat has a connecting part, the connecting part extending into the connecting groove so that the first connecting channels in the two connecting seats are connected.

6. An integrated valve module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connection channel has a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port is connected to the connection groove, and the second connection port is located in the connection part.

7. An integrated valve module according to claim 4, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The valve device includes: A sleeve, which is fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting seat; A coil, which is disposed on the outside of the sleeve; The iron core is movably disposed within the sleeve; A sealing member, fixedly connected to the iron core, the sealing member being configured to open and close the valve port; and An elastic member configured to cause the sealing member to close the valve port.

8. An integrated valve module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The integrated valve module also includes: A circuit board, which is fixed to the housing by a fixing member, and the valve device and / or the connector is fixed to the circuit board.

9. An integrated valve module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The circuit board has mounting holes; The valve device and / or the connecting seat have a fixing member that extends into the fixing hole.

10. An integrated valve module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve device is a solenoid valve.

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