Triad tube and triad tube assembly

Abstract

The utility model belongs to water heater parts technical field provides a triad pipe fitting and triad pipe fitting subassembly, triad pipe fitting includes triad pipe fitting ontology and inner thread pipe joint. Its several pipe fittings are connected through the connecting portion, according to the setting of connecting portion structure, for example the setting of connecting portion size, to guarantee the process requirement such as the spacing of the installation requirement, the flatness of the installation requirement between the adjacent several pipe fittings. Meanwhile the structure of built-in inner thread pipe joint can be connected through inner thread pipe joint and external connecting piece, realizes the assembly requirement of the assembly of multiple triad pipe fittings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of water heater components, specifically relating to a triplet pipe fitting and a triplet pipe fitting assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A water heater three-way pipe typically refers to a component of a piping system that connects the cold and hot water inlets and outlets (or return water) of a water heater. It is commonly found in bathroom fixtures such as shower mixing valves and bathtub faucets. Current three-way pipe designs often fail to meet requirements for installation spacing, flatness, and pipe arrangement. Utility Model Content In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a triplet pipe fitting.

[0003] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: A triplet pipe fitting includes a triplet pipe fitting body and an internal threaded pipe connector; The three-piece pipe body includes a first pipe body, a second pipe body, and a third pipe body, and a connecting part for connecting the first pipe body, the second pipe body, and the third pipe body is provided between them; The first, second, and third tube components are provided with tube channels, and each of the first, second, and third tube components is provided with two or more channel openings. The channel openings are connected to the tube channels, and the internal threaded tube connector is detachably connected to one of the channel openings. The internal threaded tube connector is provided with an internal threaded tube channel, which is connected to the tube body channel, and the inner wall surface of the internal threaded tube channel is provided with a threaded portion.

[0004] Preferably, the first tube, the second tube, the third tube, and the connecting part are made of polypropylene, and the connecting part is integrally injection molded with the first tube, the second tube, and the third tube.

[0005] Preferably, the connecting part is provided with a weight-reducing groove, and the weight-reducing groove is provided with a plurality of X-shaped reinforcing ribs.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting part is provided with a connecting hole and a connecting groove, and the inner wall surface of the connecting groove is provided with a locking protrusion.

[0007] Preferably, the first and second pipe components are tee pipe structures, and the third pipe component is a bent tee pipe structure; The first tube component and the second tube component have three channel openings, and the channel openings of the first tube component and the second tube component connected to the internal threaded tube connector are located in the middle of the first tube component and the second tube component. The channel opening at one end of the third tube is connected to the internal threaded tube connector.

[0008] Preferably, the first pipe component, the second pipe component, and the third pipe component are bent two-way pipe structures; The channel opening at one end of the first tube, the second tube, and the third tube is connected to the internal threaded tube connector.

[0009] Preferably, the internal threaded tube connector and the channel opening are threadedly connected.

[0010] Preferably, the end of the internal threaded tube connector is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the tube channels of the first tube component, the second tube component and the third tube component are provided with limiting end faces, and the limiting end faces are provided with limiting grooves that can cooperate with the limiting protrusion.

[0011] Preferably, the center-to-center distance between the centers of the internal threaded tube channels of adjacent internal threaded tube fittings ranges from 50 mm to 150 mm, and the length of the threaded outlet of the internal threaded tube fitting ranges from 18 mm to 28 mm.

[0012] This utility model also includes a triplet pipe assembly, comprising the triplet pipe described above, wherein there are two or more triplet pipes, and a connector is provided between adjacent triplet pipes, the end of which is detachably connected to the internal threaded pipe joint.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include: The triplet pipe fitting of this application connects several pipe components via connecting parts. The design of these connecting parts, such as their dimensions, ensures that the required spacing and flatness between adjacent pipe components are met. It also incorporates an internal threaded pipe fitting, allowing connection to external connectors and enabling the assembly of multiple triplet pipe fittings in a modular fashion. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first combination of the various tubular components of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second combination of the various tubular components of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first, second, and third tube components of this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal threaded tube connector of this utility model; in: 1. Internal threaded tube connector; 2. First tube body component; 3. Second tube body component; 4. Third tube body component; 5. Weight reduction groove; 6. Reinforcing rib; 7. Connecting hole; 8. Connecting groove; 9. Locking protrusion; 10. Limiting protrusion; 11. Limiting end face; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, it will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this utility model; the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] 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 in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0018] Example: like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a triplet pipe fitting, including a triplet pipe fitting body and an internal threaded pipe connector 1; The three-piece pipe fitting body includes a first pipe fitting 2, a second pipe fitting 3 and a third pipe fitting 4, and a connecting part 13 for connecting is provided between the first pipe fitting 2, the second pipe fitting 3 and the third pipe fitting 4; The first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, and the third tube component 4 are provided with tube channels. Each of the first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, and the third tube component 4 is provided with two or more channel openings. The channel openings are connected to the tube channels. The internal threaded tube connector 1 is detachably connected to one of the channel openings. The internal threaded tube connector 1 is provided with an internal threaded tube channel, which is connected to the tube body channel, and the inner wall surface of the internal threaded tube channel is provided with a threaded part.

[0019] In this embodiment, the three-piece pipe fitting consists of several pipe components connected by connecting parts. The design of these connecting parts, such as their dimensions, ensures that the required spacing and flatness between adjacent pipe components are met. The fitting also includes a built-in internal threaded pipe connector 1, which allows for connection to external connectors, enabling the assembly of multiple three-piece pipe fittings in a modular fashion.

[0020] In this embodiment, the first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, the third tube component 4, and the connecting part are all made of polypropylene. The connecting part is integrally injection molded with the first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, and the third tube component 4. This connection structure allows the first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, and the third tube component 4 to be injection molded into a single unit, ensuring the required spacing and flatness between the tube components, as well as other process requirements.

[0021] In this embodiment, the specific structure of the connecting part is as follows: The connecting part is provided with a weight-reducing groove 5, and the weight-reducing groove 5 is provided with a number of X-shaped reinforcing ribs 6.

[0022] The connecting part is provided with a connecting hole 7 and a connecting groove 8, and the inner wall surface of the connecting groove 8 is provided with a locking protrusion 9.

[0023] The structure of the weight-reducing groove 5 can reduce the weight of the overall structure of the triplex pipe fitting, and the structure of the reinforcing rib 6 can ensure the stability of the overall structure of the connection. The X-shaped shape of the reinforcing rib 6 can also make the overall shape of the triplex pipe fitting more aesthetically pleasing.

[0024] The connection holes 7 and connection slots 8 are designed to allow for the connection of more external components, and the locking protrusion 9 is located on the inner wall of the connection slot 8 to ensure the stability of the connection with external components.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first pipe component 2, the second pipe component 3, and the third pipe component 4 can be shaped like a tee pipe or a two-way pipe, and can be combined with each other. The following two combination methods are examples: The first combination method: the first pipe component 2 and the second pipe component 3 are tee pipe structures, and the third pipe component 4 is a bent tee pipe structure; The first tube component 2 and the second tube component 3 have three channels, and the channels of the first tube component 2 and the second tube component 3 connected to the internal threaded tube connector 1 are located in the middle of the first tube component 2 and the second tube component 3. The channel opening at one end of the third tube component 4 is connected to the internal threaded tube connector 1.

[0026] The second combination method: the first pipe component 2, the second pipe component 3, and the third pipe component 4 are bent two-way pipe structures; The channel opening at one end of the first tube component 2, the second tube component 3, and the third tube component 4 is connected to the internal threaded tube connector 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the internal threaded tube connector 1 and the channel opening are connected by a thread.

[0028] Specifically, the end of the internal threaded tube connector 1 is provided with a limiting protrusion 10, and the tube body channels of the first tube body 2, the second tube body 3 and the third tube body 4 are provided with a limiting end face 11, and the limiting end face 11 is provided with a limiting groove 12 that can cooperate with the limiting protrusion 10.

[0029] The above structure can ensure the stability of the connection structure between the internal threaded tube connector 1 and the first tube body 2, the second tube body 3 and the third tube body 4.

[0030] Specifically, the center-to-center distance between the centers of the internal threaded tube channels of adjacent internal threaded tube connectors 1 ranges from 50 mm to 150 mm, and the length of the threaded outlet of internal threaded tube connectors 1 ranges from 18 mm to 28 mm.

[0031] This embodiment also includes a triplet pipe assembly, which includes the above-mentioned triplet pipe assembly. The number of triplet pipe assemblies is two or more, and a connector is provided between adjacent triplet pipe assemblies. The end of the connector is detachably connected to the internal threaded pipe joint 1.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A triplet pipe fitting, characterized in that, Includes the three-piece pipe fitting body and the internal threaded pipe connector; The three-piece pipe body includes a first pipe body, a second pipe body, and a third pipe body, and a connecting part for connecting the first pipe body, the second pipe body, and the third pipe body is provided between them; The first, second, and third tube components are provided with tube channels, and each of the first, second, and third tube components is provided with two or more channel openings. The channel openings are connected to the tube channels, and the internal threaded tube connector is detachably connected to one of the channel openings. The internal threaded tube connector is provided with an internal threaded tube channel, which is connected to the tube body channel, and the inner wall surface of the internal threaded tube channel is provided with a threaded portion.

2. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tube, the second tube, the third tube, and the connecting part are made of polypropylene. The connecting part is integrally injection molded with the first tube, the second tube, and the third tube.

3. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a weight-reducing groove, and the weight-reducing groove is provided with a number of X-shaped reinforcing ribs.

4. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a connecting hole and a connecting groove, and the inner wall surface of the connecting groove is provided with a locking protrusion.

5. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second pipe components are tee pipe structures, and the third pipe component is a bent tee pipe structure. The first tube component and the second tube component have three channel openings, and the channel openings of the first tube component and the second tube component connected to the internal threaded tube connector are located in the middle of the first tube component and the second tube component. The channel opening at one end of the third tube is connected to the internal threaded tube connector.

6. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first, second, and third pipe components are bent two-way pipe structures; The channel opening at one end of the first tube, the second tube, and the third tube is connected to the internal threaded tube connector.

7. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal threaded tube connector is threadedly connected to the channel opening.

8. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the internal threaded tube connector is provided with a limiting protrusion. The tube channels of the first tube component, the second tube component, and the third tube component are provided with limiting end faces. The limiting end faces are provided with limiting grooves that can cooperate with the limiting protrusion.

9. The triplet pipe fitting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center-to-center distance between the centers of the internal threaded tube channels of adjacent internal threaded tube fittings ranges from 50 mm to 150 mm, and the length of the threaded outlet of the internal threaded tube fitting ranges from 18 mm to 28 mm.

10. A triplex pipe fitting assembly, characterized in that, The three-piece pipe fitting includes any one of claims 1-9, wherein there are two or more three-piece pipe fittings, and a connector is provided between adjacent three-piece pipe fittings, wherein the end of the connector is detachably connected to the internal threaded pipe joint.

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