An angle-adjustable y-joint
By designing an adjustable-angle Y-type connector and using a U-bolt and locking cap structure, multiple installation methods and angle adjustments can be achieved, solving the problems of inflexible installation and non-adjustable angle of existing Y-type connectors, and improving installation convenience and adaptability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUEQING BOGSH PNEUMATIC CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing Y-type connectors have a single installation method, which cannot flexibly adjust the angle, resulting in inconvenient installation and high cost, and cannot adapt to changes in pipeline position.
A structure including a Y-shaped connector body and a mounting plate was designed. The connector body can be installed in multiple ways through the combination of U-bolts and locking caps, and the angle can be adjusted without disassembly. The reliability of the locking state is ensured by the use of elastic elements and slot structure.
It improves installation flexibility and convenience, reduces costs, simplifies angle adjustment operations, adapts to changes in pipeline position without disassembly, and reduces the workload of staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Y-type connector technology, specifically to an adjustable-angle Y-type connector. Background Technology
[0002] A Y-type fitting is a pipe fitting with three ports and a Y-shaped structure, where two branch pipes symmetrically branch from the main pipe at an acute angle (most commonly 45°). Its core value lies in its ability to divert fluid from the main pipe to the two branches with lower flow resistance, smaller pressure drop, and less risk of scouring / clogging. It is widely used in piping systems requiring efficient, low-resistance flow diversion and for media with specific requirements (such as abrasive or sediment-prone media), and is a highly efficient alternative to the T-type fitting under certain operating conditions.
[0003] However, existing Y-type connectors generally do not have built-in installation structures. Therefore, to install a Y-type connector, it is necessary to use additional mounting components for fixation. Furthermore, installation is mostly single-sided, resulting in a limited and inflexible installation method, and high costs. Moreover, once installed, the angle of the Y-type connector cannot be adjusted. Since the main pipe and branch pipes on the Y-type connector are in opposite directions, if the location of external pipelines changes, the angle of the Y-type connector must also be adjusted to facilitate connection with the main and branch pipes. Therefore, it is often necessary to disassemble and reinstall the Y-type connector to make such adjustments, leading to numerous inconveniences in the connection between the Y-type connector and the pipeline.
[0004] Therefore, the applicant has made beneficial designs and found a way to solve the above problems. The technical solution to be introduced below is generated in this context. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present invention provides an adjustable-angle Y-type connector to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] An adjustable-angle Y-type connector includes a Y-shaped integrated connector body and a mounting plate. Both ends of the mounting plate have through holes, and U-bolts are inserted into these through holes. The threaded ends of the U-bolts are screwed with adjusting nuts and locking nuts. A hollow sleeve is located at the center of the mounting plate surface. A locking cap is movably mounted on the end of the sleeve away from the mounting plate. An elastic element is located inside the sleeve, with its two ends acting on the sleeve and the locking cap, respectively. A sleeve is located in the middle of the connector body, and a locking seat that mates with the locking cap is located at one end of the sleeve. The sleeve is fitted over the sleeve, and the locking cap and locking seat are locked together.
[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the sleeve is provided with a hook one, the locking cover is provided with an insertion rod at one end near the sleeve, the insertion rod is inserted into the sleeve, one end of the insertion rod is provided with a hook two, and the two ends of the elastic element are respectively hooked to hook one and hook two.
[0009] Preferably, the surface of the locking cover has a plurality of slot 1 evenly distributed along the center, and the surface of the locking seat has a plurality of slot 2 evenly distributed along the center, wherein the slot 1 and slot 2 engage with each other.
[0010] Preferably, the elastic element is a serpentine spring.
[0011] Preferably, both the insert rod and the sleeve rod are hexagonal rod structures.
[0012] Beneficial effects
[0013] The adjustable-angle Y-type connector provided in this embodiment of the present invention has at least one of the following technical effects:
[0014] This utility model, through the aforementioned technical solution, incorporates a mounting plate and U-bolts. When installing the connector body, the U-bolts, in conjunction with the mounting plate, allow the connector body to be installed on a cylindrical carrier. Removing the U-bolts from the mounting plate allows the connector body to be installed on a flat carrier. This structure provides two installation methods for the connector body, improving installation flexibility and range, and reducing installation costs. Pulling the locking cover releases the locking between the locking cover and the locking seat, allowing the sleeve to rotate along the sleeve rod. This, in turn, allows the connector body to rotate along the sleeve rod axis. When the position of the external pipeline changes, the angle of the connector body can be adjusted without disassembling it, improving the convenience of connecting the connector body to the pipeline and reducing the workload of personnel. This utility model enables the Y-type connector to be angled at any time during use, making adjustment simple and convenient, and providing a more flexible installation method. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connector body structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of two installation methods of this utility model.
[0021] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:
[0022] 1. Connector body; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Through hole; 4. U-bolt; 5. Adjusting nut; 6. Locking nut; 7. Sleeve rod; 8. Locking cover; 9. Elastic element; 10. Sleeve; 11. Locking seat; 12. Hook one; 13. Insert rod; 14. Hook two; 15. Slot one; 16. Slot two. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] To avoid excessive and unnecessary details, well-known structures or functions will not be described in detail in the following embodiments.
[0027] like Figure 1-6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an adjustable-angle Y-type connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] In this embodiment, the connector body 1 with a Y-shaped integrated structure and a mounting plate 2 are included. Both ends of the mounting plate 2 are provided with through holes 3. U-bolts 4 are inserted into the through holes 3. The threaded ends of the U-bolts 4 are screwed with adjusting nuts 5 and locking nuts 6. The connector body 1 can be installed on the cylindrical carrier by means of the U-bolts 4. The tightness can be adjusted by means of adjusting nuts 5 and locked by means of locking nuts 6. By removing the U-bolts 4, adjusting nuts 5 and locking nuts 6 from the mounting plate 2, the mounting plate 2 can be attached to the plane. The connector body 1 can be fixed on the plane carrier by means of bolts inserted into the through holes 3. A hollow sleeve rod 7 is welded to the center of the surface of the mounting plate 2. A locking cover 8 is movably mounted on the end of the sleeve rod 7 away from the mounting plate 2. The locking cover 8 can only move along the axial direction of the sleeve rod 7. An elastic element 9 is provided inside the sleeve rod 7. The two ends of the elastic element 9 act on the sleeve rod 7 and the locking cover 8, respectively. A sleeve 10 is provided in the middle of the connector body 1. A locking seat 11 that matches the locking cover 8 is provided at one end of the sleeve 10. The sleeve 10 is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve rod 7. The locking cover 8 and the locking seat 11 are locked to each other. By pulling the locking cover 8, the locking state between the locking cover 8 and the locking seat 11 is released, allowing the sleeve 10 to rotate along the sleeve rod 7. This allows the connector body 1 to rotate along the axis of the sleeve rod 7. When the position of the external pipeline changes, the angle of the connector body 1 can be adjusted without removing the connector body 1, which improves the convenience of connecting the connector body 1 to the pipeline and reduces the workload of the staff.
[0029] In this embodiment, the bottom of the sleeve rod 7 is provided with a hook 12, and the locking cover 8 is provided with an insertion rod 13 at one end near the sleeve rod 7. The insertion rod 13 is inserted into the sleeve rod 7, and one end of the insertion rod 13 is provided with a hook 2 14. The two ends of the elastic member 9 are respectively hooked to hook 12 and hook 2 14. This structure realizes the connection between the elastic member 9 and the sleeve rod 7 and the locking cover 8.
[0030] In this embodiment, the surface of the locking cover 8 is evenly distributed with several slots 15 along the center, and the surface of the locking seat 11 is evenly distributed with several slots 16 along the center. The slots 15 and slots 16 engage with each other, and this structure realizes the locking function between the locking cover 8 and the locking seat 11.
[0031] In this embodiment, the elastic element 9 is a serpentine spring. The elastic element 9 provides tension between the locking cover 8 and the sleeve rod 7. The elastic element 9 pulls the locking cover 8 towards the sleeve rod 7, so that the locking cover 8 can be pressed tightly onto the locking seat 11 to achieve mutual interlocking and locking.
[0032] In this embodiment, both the insertion rod 13 and the sleeve rod 7 are hexagonal rod structures. When the insertion rod 13 is inserted into the sleeve rod 7, this structure prevents rotation between the insertion rod 13 and the sleeve rod 7, thereby avoiding rotation between the locking cover 8 and the sleeve rod 7.
[0033] The Y-type connector with adjustable angle of this utility model has common mechanical methods in terms of installation, connection or setting. It can be implemented as long as it can achieve its beneficial effect.
[0034] All technologies not described in detail in this utility model are known technologies. Those skilled in the art can easily implement this utility model based on their understanding of this specification, and the contents shown in the accompanying drawings are part of this specification.
[0035] The above description provides a more detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present invention.
Claims
1. An adjustable-angle Y-type connector, comprising a Y-shaped integral connector body (1) and a mounting plate (2), characterized in that: The mounting plate (2) has through holes (3) at both ends. U-bolts (4) are inserted into the through holes (3). Adjusting nuts (5) and locking nuts (6) are screwed onto the threaded ends of the U-bolts (4). A hollow sleeve (7) is provided at the center of the surface of the mounting plate (2). A locking cover (8) is movably provided at the end of the sleeve (7) away from the mounting plate (2). An elastic element (9) is provided inside the sleeve (7). The two ends of the elastic element (9) act on the sleeve (7) and the locking cover (8) respectively. A sleeve (10) is provided in the middle of the connector body (1). A locking seat (11) that matches the locking cover (8) is provided at one end of the sleeve (10). The sleeve (10) is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve (7). The locking cover (8) and the locking seat (11) are locked together.
2. The adjustable-angle Y-type connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sleeve (7) is provided with a hook one (12), and the locking cover (8) is provided with a plug (13) at one end near the sleeve (7). The plug (13) is inserted into the sleeve (7), and one end of the plug (13) is provided with a hook two (14). The two ends of the elastic element (9) are respectively hooked to hook one (12) and hook two (14).
3. The adjustable-angle Y-type connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking cover (8) has several slots (15) evenly distributed along the center of the circle, and the locking seat (11) has several slots (16) evenly distributed along the center of the circle. The slots (15) and slots (16) engage with each other.
4. The adjustable-angle Y-type connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element (9) is a serpentine spring.
5. The adjustable-angle Y-type connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the insert rod (13) and the sleeve rod (7) are hexagonal rod structures.