Self-cleaning ball valve
By designing an automatic cleaning ball valve, the internal wall is cleaned using fluid dynamics and external driving force, and a water blocker is used to control the flow rate. This solves the problems of scaling and flow control in ball valves, and improves production efficiency and system performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN BAILIZHANFA GRP
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, ball valves in industrial processes suffer from frequent maintenance due to scaling and debris accumulation, which affects production efficiency and makes precise flow control impossible.
An automatic cleaning ball valve was designed. Through the built-in intelligent cleaning device, the fluid path is automatically flushed and cleaned by the principle of fluid dynamics and external driving force. The cleaning brush is driven by coupling rotation to clean the inner wall. At the same time, a water blocker is used to control the water flow rate to achieve precise flow control.
This reduces the need for manual maintenance, extends the service life of ball valves, and enables precise flow control, improving fluid flow efficiency and system performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ball valve technology, and in particular to an automatic cleaning ball valve. Background Technology
[0002] Automatic cleaning ball valves are an innovative solution that combines fluid control with intelligent cleaning functions. They are designed to solve problems such as scaling and debris accumulation encountered by traditional ball valves in industrial processes. Traditional ball valves are prone to jamming or leakage due to impurities, sediments or chemical reactions in the fluid, requiring regular maintenance and affecting production efficiency. Automatic cleaning ball valves, through built-in intelligent cleaning devices, utilize fluid dynamics principles or external driving force to achieve automatic flushing and cleaning of the fluid path, reducing manual intervention and extending service life.
[0003] Currently available ball valves on the market do not have the function of cleaning the inner wall of the ball valve by using coupled rotation as a power output. This results in the inability to effectively remove impurities and deposits on the inner wall of the ball valve, affecting fluid flow and valve performance. The dirt on the inner wall affects fluid control, leading to inaccurate regulation and affecting the overall performance of the system. Furthermore, ball valves usually use a single control method and cannot adjust the flow rate of the inlet and outlet separately, making it impossible to achieve precise flow control. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an automatic cleaning ball valve that can effectively solve the problems in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] An automatic cleaning ball valve includes a valve body. A first support plate is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body. A first support column is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the first support plate. A support shell is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column. A first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the support shell. A cleaning brush is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first connecting rod. A water baffle is slidably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column. A spring is provided on one side of the inner wall of the water baffle. A second connecting rod is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the water baffle. The second connecting rod is engaged with the cleaning brush. A coupling is fixedly connected to one end of the first support column.
[0007] To enable connection, as an automatic cleaning ball valve of this utility model, a flange is provided on one side of the outer surface of the valve body, and there are two flanges on one side of the outer surface of the valve body.
[0008] To facilitate rotation, the ball valve of this utility model, which is an automatic cleaning valve, has a second support plate rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body. One end of the second support plate passes through one side of the inner wall and extends to one side of the outer surface of the second support plate. A handle is fixedly connected to one end of the second support plate, and a water-blocking plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the valve body.
[0009] In order to enable the function of limiting the rotation of the handle, as an automatic cleaning ball valve of this utility model, a limiting element is slidably connected to one side of the inner surface of the handle.
[0010] In order to achieve the effect of controlling the water flow rate, as an automatic cleaning ball valve of this utility model, a water blocker is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the second support plate, and the water blocker will not come into contact with other parts when rotating.
[0011] In order to control the water flow on both sides of the valve body, the ball valve of this utility model has two water blockers respectively set on both sides of the valve body.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. In this utility model, through the arrangement of a valve body, a first support plate, a first support column, a cleaning brush, a water baffle, and a coupling, during use, the user connects the front side of the valve body to a water pipe, opens the valve body, and water flows through the valve body. The water flow drives the coupling to rotate, and the water baffle moves laterally under the thrust of the water flow, driving the second connecting rod to rotate. At the same time, the second connecting rod pushes the first connecting rod to rotate, so that the support shell is supported. The cleaning brush opens outward to contact the inner wall of the valve body. Simultaneously, the rotation of the coupling drives the first support column to rotate, so that the cleaning brush contacts the inner wall of the valve body, preventing dirt in the water source from sticking to the inner wall of the valve body. At the same time, the water source is turned off, and the water baffle is reset by the reaction force of the spring. The second connecting rod rotates, pulling the first connecting rod to reset, causing the cleaning brush to retract, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the inner wall of the valve body.
[0014] 2. In this utility model, through the setting of the second support plate, handle, water blocking plate, limiting member and water blocker, when in use, the user turns the handle to drive the water blocker to rotate, and at the same time the user pulls out the limiting member, turns the handle to the corresponding angle, and the user inserts the limiting member into the water blocking plate to achieve the purpose of controlling the opening and closing angle of the water blocker. Since the water blockers are respectively set on both sides of the valve body, the opening and closing angle of the water blockers can be controlled separately, thereby controlling the water flow rate. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the flange structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning brush structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Valve body; 2. First support plate; 3. First support column; 4. Support shell; 5. First connecting rod; 6. Cleaning brush; 7. Water baffle plate; 8. Spring; 9. Second connecting rod; 10. Coupling; 11. Flange; 12. Second support plate; 13. Handle; 14. Limiting element; 15. Water blocker; 16. Water baffle plate. 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] Example 1
[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an automatic cleaning ball valve includes a valve body 1, a first support plate 2 fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body 1, a first support column 3 rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the first support plate 2, a support shell 4 rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column 3, a first connecting rod 5 rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the support shell 4, a cleaning brush 6 rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first connecting rod 5, and a baffle plate 7 slidably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column 3.
[0023] In this embodiment, a spring 8 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the baffle plate 7, and a second connecting rod 9 is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the baffle plate 7. The second connecting rod 9 is meshed with the cleaning brush 6, and a coupling 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the first support column 3.
[0024] In practical use, the user connects the valve body 1 to the water pipe on the front side, opens the valve body 1, and water flows through the valve body 1. The water flow drives the coupling 10 to rotate, and the water baffle 7 moves laterally by the thrust of the water flow, driving the second connecting rod 9 to rotate. At the same time, the second connecting rod 9 pushes the first connecting rod 5 to rotate, so that the support shell 4 is supported. The cleaning brush 6 opens outward and contacts the inner wall of the valve body 1. At the same time, the rotation of the coupling 10 drives the first support column 3 to rotate, so that the cleaning brush 6 is against the inner wall of the valve body 1, preventing dirt in the water source from sticking to the inner wall of the valve body 1. At the same time, the water source is turned off, and the water baffle 7 is reset by the reaction force of the spring 8. The second connecting rod 9 rotates and pulls the first connecting rod 5 to reset, causing the cleaning brush 6 to retract, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the inner wall of the valve body 1.
[0025] In this embodiment, a flange 11 is provided on one side of the outer surface of the valve body 1, and there are two flanges 11 on one side of the outer surface.
[0026] In practical use, the valve body 1 is connected to different pipes or equipment through two flanges 11 to control the flow of fluid. There are two flanges 11, which are connected to the inlet and outlet respectively.
[0027] In this embodiment, a second support plate 12 is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body 1. One end of the second support plate 12 passes through one side of the inner wall and extends to one side of the outer surface of the second support plate 12. A handle 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the second support plate 12, and a water blocking plate 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the valve body 1.
[0028] In practical use, the user sets the water-blocking plate 16 and rotates the handle 13 to rotate the second support plate 12, thereby controlling the water flow.
[0029] In this embodiment, a limiting member 14 is slidably connected to one side of the inner surface of the handle 13.
[0030] In practical use, by setting a limiting member 14 on the handle 13 and inserting the limiting member 14 into the water-blocking plate 16, the rotation position of the handle 13 can be fixed.
[0031] In this embodiment, a water blocker 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the second support plate 12, and the water blocker 15 will not come into contact with other parts when it rotates.
[0032] In practical use, the water blocker 15 works in conjunction with the second support plate 12 of the valve body 1 through its rotational design to achieve effective control of the fluid. At the same time, the design of its rotational position ensures that it will not come into contact with other parts during operation, thereby ensuring the normal operation and reliability of the valve body 1.
[0033] In this embodiment, there are two water blockers 15, which are respectively installed on both sides of the valve body 1.
[0034] In practical use, the water blockers 15 are respectively installed on both sides of the valve body 1, and the opening and closing angles of the water blockers 15 can be controlled respectively, thereby controlling the water flow rate.
[0035] Working Principle: In use, valve body 1 is connected to different pipes or equipment via two flanges 11 to control fluid flow. There are two flanges 11, one for the inlet and one for the outlet. The user connects valve body 1 to the water pipe and opens it. Water flows through valve body 1, causing coupling 10 to rotate. The baffle plate 7 moves laterally due to the water flow, rotating the second connecting rod 9. Simultaneously, the second connecting rod 9 pushes the first connecting rod 5 to rotate, supporting the support shell 4. The cleaning brush 6 opens outwards, contacting the inner wall of valve body 1. Simultaneously, the rotation of coupling 10 rotates the first support column 3, causing the cleaning brush 6 to contact the inner wall of valve body 1, preventing water from entering the valve body. When stains adhere to the inner wall of valve body 1 and the water supply is shut off, the baffle plate 7 is reset by the reaction force of spring 8. The second connecting rod 9 rotates, pulling the first connecting rod 5 to reset, causing the cleaning brush 6 to retract, thus cleaning the inner wall of valve body 1. By rotating handle 13, the water blocker 15 is rotated. At the same time, the user pulls out the limiting piece 14 and rotates handle 13 to the corresponding angle. The user inserts the limiting piece 14 into the baffle plate 16 to control the opening and closing angle of the water blocker 15. Since the water blockers 15 are respectively set on both sides of valve body 1, the opening and closing angles of the water blockers 15 can be controlled separately, thereby controlling the water flow rate and completing the use of the device.
[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic cleaning ball valve, comprising a valve body (1), characterized in that: A first support plate (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body (1). A first support column (3) is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the first support plate (2). A support shell (4) is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column (3). A first connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the support shell (4). A cleaning brush (6) is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first connecting rod (5). A water baffle (7) is slidably connected to one side of the outer surface of the first support column (3). A spring (8) is provided on one side of the inner wall of the water baffle (7). A second connecting rod (9) is rotatably connected to one side of the outer surface of the water baffle (7). The second connecting rod (9) is meshed with the cleaning brush (6). A coupling (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the first support column (3).
2. The automatic cleaning ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flange (11) is provided on one side of the outer surface of the valve body (1), and there are two flanges (11) on one side of the outer surface.
3. The automatic cleaning ball valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second support plate (12) is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve body (1). One end of the second support plate (12) passes through one side of the inner wall and extends to one side of the outer surface of the second support plate (12). A handle (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the second support plate (12). A water-blocking plate (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the valve body (1).
4. The automatic cleaning ball valve according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting member (14) is slidably connected to one side of the inner surface of the handle (13).
5. The automatic cleaning ball valve according to claim 3, characterized in that: A water blocker (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the second support plate (12), and the water blocker (15) will not come into contact with other parts when it rotates.
6. The automatic cleaning ball valve according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two water blockers (15), which are respectively installed on both sides of the valve body (1).