Electric butterfly valve

By integrating photovoltaic panels and transmission mechanisms into electric butterfly valves, the problems of wiring changes and power consumption during the installation and use of electric butterfly valves are solved. This enables the utilization of solar energy and the automatic adjustment and cleaning of photovoltaic panels, reducing energy consumption and extending the service life of photovoltaic panels.

CN224592699UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04SHANGHAI SHENGTANG VALVE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI SHENGTANG VALVE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-12
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing electric butterfly valves require separate wiring and power connection during installation and use, which leads to problems such as wiring changes and increased power consumption.

Method used

The solar-powered electric butterfly valve design adjusts the angle of the photovoltaic panel through the photovoltaic panel and transmission mechanism, and the motor drives the cleaning plate to clean the photovoltaic panel, reducing dependence on power cords and energy consumption.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment and cleaning of the photovoltaic panel angle, reduces power consumption, extends the service life of the photovoltaic panel, and simplifies the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to electric butterfly valve technical field, specifically disclose a kind of electric butterfly valve, including valve body, the top of valve body is fixedly connected with box, the top of box is provided with recess, the inside rotation of recess is connected with rotating frame, the inside of rotating frame is provided with photovoltaic panel, the inside of recess is provided with adjusting groove, the inside sliding connection of adjusting groove has slider, the top rotation of slider is connected with transmission rod, the inside fixed connection of rotating frame has connecting plate, the bottom of connecting plate is rotatably connected with the surface of transmission rod, this electric butterfly valve, by making second threaded rod under the restriction of adjusting groove slider moves, and realize slider transmission rod moves, make transmission rod pass connecting plate and promote rotating frame rotation, and make the angle of photovoltaic panel be adjusted, so that photovoltaic panel can be adjusted suitable angle according to the direction of sun, and make device can be fully absorbed and converted to sunlight.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric butterfly valve technology, specifically to an electric butterfly valve. Background Technology

[0002] An electric butterfly valve is a type of valve that uses a circular disc as its opening and closing element, which rotates with the valve stem to open, close, and regulate the fluid passage. The disc of the butterfly valve is installed in the diameter direction of the pipeline. Inside the cylindrical passage of the butterfly valve body, the disc rotates around its axis, with a rotation angle between 0° and 90°. When rotated to 90°, the valve is fully open.

[0003] Research revealed that existing electric butterfly valves are connected to a power source via a separate wiring system during installation and use. This separate wiring method not only requires rewiring but also increases the user's energy consumption. Therefore, a solar-powered electric butterfly valve is needed. To address these issues, we propose a technological innovation based on existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric butterfly valve to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing electric butterfly valves are connected to the power supply through a separate wire during installation and use. This separate wiring method not only requires changes to the wiring, but also increases the user's energy consumption during use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electric butterfly valve, comprising a valve body, a housing fixedly connected to the top of the valve body, a groove formed on the top of the housing, a rotating frame rotatably connected inside the groove, a photovoltaic panel disposed inside the rotating frame, an adjusting groove formed inside the groove, a slider slidably connected inside the adjusting groove, a transmission rod rotatably connected to the top of the slider, a connecting plate fixedly connected inside the rotating frame, the bottom of the connecting plate rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod, and a support plate fixedly connected to the top of the rotating frame.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment groove is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod extending to the outside of the housing, and the surface of the second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inside of the slider.

[0007] Preferably, the rotating frame has an installation groove inside, and the inside of the installation groove is slidably connected to the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided on one side of the rotating frame, and the fixing plate is fixedly installed on the rotating frame by bolts.

[0009] Preferably, a movable groove is provided on one side of the support plate, and a threaded rod extending to the outside of the support plate is rotatably connected inside the movable groove. A cleaning plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod, and the surface of the cleaning plate is slidably connected to the inside of the movable groove. A brush is provided at the bottom of the cleaning plate.

[0010] Preferably, a motor is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate, and the output end of the motor rotates through one side of the support plate and extends into the interior of the moving groove. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This electric butterfly valve, by causing the second threaded rod to move the slider under the constraint of the adjusting groove, and the slider to move the transmission rod, which in turn drives the rotating frame to rotate through the connecting plate, thereby adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel. This allows the photovoltaic panel to adjust to a suitable angle according to the direction of the sun, enabling the device to fully absorb and convert sunlight. Through the solar energy device and its energy storage device, the problem of not only requiring a separate power supply for the electric butterfly valve body during installation is effectively prevented, thus reducing the need for a separate power supply for the electric butterfly valve body and minimizing energy consumption.

[0012] 2. This electric butterfly valve is started by the operator, who drives the threaded rod to rotate. The threaded rod, constrained by the moving groove, moves the cleaning plate. The cleaning plate, with its brushes, cleans the top of the photovoltaic panel, keeping it clean and allowing the photovoltaic panel to absorb and convert sunlight more effectively. This also reduces the corrosion of the photovoltaic panel by contaminants, extending its service life and making the device easier for operators to use. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric butterfly valve according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic panel of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Valve body; 2. Housing; 3. Rotating frame; 4. Groove; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Support plate; 7. Photovoltaic panel; 8. Mounting groove; 9. Cleaning plate; 10. Motor; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Adjusting groove; 13. Second threaded rod; 14. Slider; 15. Transmission rod; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Moving groove. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0016] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0018] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an electric butterfly valve, including a valve body 1. The valve body 1 is an existing structure and will not be described in detail here. A housing 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the valve body 1. A groove 4 is provided on the top of the housing 2. A rotating frame 3 is rotatably connected inside the groove 4. A photovoltaic panel 7 is provided inside the rotating frame 3. The photovoltaic panel 7 is an existing structure and will not be described in detail here. A power supply connected to the photovoltaic panel 7 is provided inside the housing 2. The power supply can supply power to the valve body 1, thereby reducing the number of external connection lines of the valve body 1. An adjustment groove 12 is provided inside the groove 4. A slider 14 is slidably connected inside the adjustment groove 12. A transmission rod 15 is rotatably connected to the top of the slider 14. A connecting plate 16 is fixedly connected inside the rotating frame 3. The bottom of the connecting plate 16 is rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod 15. A support plate 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating frame 3.

[0019] The adjustment groove 12 is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod 13 extending to the outside of the housing 2. The surface of the second threaded rod 13 is threadedly connected to the inside of the slider 14. The second threaded rod 13 rotates, causing the slider 14 to move under the restriction of the adjustment groove 12. This causes the slider 14 to move the transmission rod 15, which in turn pushes the rotating frame 3 to rotate through the connecting plate 16. This adjusts the angle of the photovoltaic panel 7, allowing the photovoltaic panel 7 to be adjusted to a suitable angle according to the direction of the sun, and enabling the device to fully absorb and convert sunlight.

[0020] The rotating frame 3 has an installation groove 8 inside, and the inside of the installation groove 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the photovoltaic panel 7. The installation groove 8 makes the installation of the photovoltaic panel 7 smoother.

[0021] A fixing plate 5 is provided on one side of the rotating frame 3. The fixing plate 5 is fixedly installed on the rotating frame 3 by bolts. The installation of the photovoltaic panel 7 by the bolts of the rotating frame 3 makes it easier to install and remove the photovoltaic panel 7 and makes it easier for the staff to use the device.

[0022] A movable groove 17 is provided on one side of the support plate 6. A threaded rod 11 extending to the outside of the support plate 6 is rotatably connected inside the movable groove 17. A cleaning plate 9 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 11. The surface of the cleaning plate 9 is slidably connected to the inside of the movable groove 17. A brush is provided at the bottom of the cleaning plate 9. The cleaning plate 9 can clean the top of the photovoltaic panel 7 through the brush and keep the photovoltaic panel 7 clean to a certain extent. This allows the photovoltaic panel 7 to absorb and convert sunlight more smoothly, while reducing the corrosion of the photovoltaic panel 7 by pollutants, thus extending the service life of the photovoltaic panel 7 and making it more convenient for workers to use the device.

[0023] A motor 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate 6. The output end of the motor 10 rotates through one side of the support plate 6 and extends into the interior of the moving groove 17. The output end of the motor 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 11. After the operator starts the motor 10, the motor 10 drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate, and the cleaning plate 9 moves back and forth under the restriction of the moving groove 17, so that the cleaning plate 9 can clean the top of the photovoltaic panel 7 more smoothly with the brush.

[0024] Working principle: For this type of electric butterfly valve, after the operator installs the valve body 1, the operator rotates the second threaded rod 13, which drives the slider 14 to move under the restriction of the adjusting groove 12. The slider 14 then drives the transmission rod 15 to move, which in turn pushes the rotating frame 3 to rotate through the connecting plate 16. This adjusts the angle of the photovoltaic panel 7, allowing the photovoltaic panel 7 to be adjusted to a suitable angle according to the direction of the sun, and enabling the device to fully absorb and convert sunlight. When the operator starts the motor 10, the motor 10 drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate. Under the constraint of the moving groove 17, the threaded rod 11 moves the cleaning plate 9. The cleaning plate 9 can clean the top of the photovoltaic panel 7 with a brush, keeping the photovoltaic panel 7 clean. This allows the photovoltaic panel 7 to absorb and convert sunlight more smoothly, while reducing the corrosion of the photovoltaic panel 7 by pollutants, thus extending the service life of the photovoltaic panel 7 and making it more convenient for the operator to use the device.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electrically operated butterfly valve comprising a valve body (1), characterised in that: The top of the valve body (1) is fixedly connected to a box body (2). The top of the box body (2) is provided with a groove (4). A rotating frame (3) is rotatably connected inside the groove (4). A photovoltaic panel (7) is provided inside the rotating frame (3). An adjustment groove (12) is provided inside the groove (4). A slider (14) is slidably connected inside the adjustment groove (12). A transmission rod (15) is rotatably connected to the top of the slider (14). A connecting plate (16) is fixedly connected inside the rotating frame (3). The bottom of the connecting plate (16) is rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod (15). A support plate (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating frame (3).

2. The electrically powered butterfly valve of claim 1, wherein: The adjustment groove (12) is rotatably connected to a second threaded rod (13) extending to the outside of the housing (2), and the surface of the second threaded rod (13) is threadedly connected to the inside of the slider (14).

3. The electrically powered butterfly valve of claim 2, wherein: The rotating frame (3) has an installation groove (8) inside, and the inside of the installation groove (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the photovoltaic panel (7).

4. The electrically powered butterfly valve of claim 3, wherein: A fixing plate (5) is provided on one side of the rotating frame (3), and the fixing plate (5) is fixedly installed on the rotating frame (3) by bolts.

5. The electrically powered butterfly valve of claim 1, wherein: A movable groove (17) is provided on one side of the support plate (6). A threaded rod (11) extending to the outside of the support plate (6) is rotatably connected inside the movable groove (17). A cleaning plate (9) is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod (11). The surface of the cleaning plate (9) is slidably connected to the inside of the movable groove (17). A brush is provided at the bottom of the cleaning plate (9).

6. The electrically powered butterfly valve of claim 5, wherein: A motor (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate (6). The output end of the motor (10) rotates through one side of the support plate (6) and extends into the interior of the moving groove (17). The output end of the motor (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod (11).