Sleeve angled channel opening machine

Abstract

The invention relates to an angled channel opening machine used to open a groove on the inner surface of the couplings (K) that connect glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP) pipes to each other.

Description

[0001] SLEEVE ANGLED CHANNEL OPENING MACHINE

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a sleeve angled channel opening machine used for opening a groove on the inner surface of the couplings (sleeves) that connect glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP) pipes to each other.

[0004] The invention particularly relates to a sleeve angled channel opening machine that enables opening a reverse angled groove on the inner surface of the couplings used in GRP pipe connections.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] One of the pipes used in water transmission lines today is glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP) pipes. After the GRP pipe is produced, a coupling (sleeve) is mounted on one side of the pipe, which allows the pipes to be connected to each other. There is also a gasket inside the coupling that provides sealing. A gasket slot is opened on the inner surface of the coupling for the installation of said gasket inside the coupling.

[0007] In the present art, gasket slot opening machines are used to open the gasket slot into the coupling (sleeve). However, with current machines, only flat channels can be opened into the coupling. Since said gasket slots are flat or in a form that expands towards the surface, falling occurs during the assembly of the gaskets. Gaskets that are prone to falling are applied with tape to protect them until the installation phase. In addition, when the pipes are installed on the coupling, the gasket rotates in the coupling channel and the gasket lips cannot fulfil their sealing function since they cannot wrap around the outer surface of the pipe. For this reason, a need has arisen for a machine that allows opening channels at reverse angles into the couplings in the state of the art.

[0008] The document numbered TR2014 / 05338 can be shown as an example of the state of the art in the research carried out in the literature. Said document is related to the connection element and mounting system used in the installation of GRP pipes. In said invention, the areas where the GRP mounting clamps will be placed are ground and the clamp channels are opened. Pipes with mounting clamps are fixed by fitting them together by inserting the end without the sleeve into the sleeve. However, there is no mention of a gasket for sealing inside the sleeve that fixes the pipes together.

[0009] As a result, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of existing solutions have necessitated a development in the relevant technical field.

[0010] Object of the Invention

[0011] The present invention relates to a sleeve angled channel opening machine that eliminates the above-mentioned disadvantages and brings new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0012] The main object of the invention is to present a sleeve angled channel opening machine that allows opening a reverse angled groove on the inner surface of the couplings used in GRP pipe connections.

[0013] The object of the invention is to present a sleeve angled channel opening machine that eliminates the falling problems experienced during the assembly of the gaskets into the coupling.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to present a sleeve angled channel opening machine that prevents the gasket from rotating inside the coupling when fitting GRP pipes to each other and thus eliminates gasket sealing problems.

[0015] In order to achieve all the objects mentioned above and which can be derived from the detailed description, the invention is an angled channel opening machine used to open a groove on the inner surface of the couplings that connect glass fiber reinforced polyester pipes to each other, relates to comprising the following:

[0016] - a lower table,

[0017] - a coupling rotation roller, which is placed side by side on the horizontal axis at a certain distance from each other on the lower table and rotates the coupling placed on it in a circular manner, - a belt drive motor, which is associated to one end of the coupling rotating rollers and drives the coupling rotating roller,

[0018] - a centering arm with an openable and closeable structure that centers the coupling from both sides, which is located opposite each other on the lower table and rotated by means of coupling rotating rollers,

[0019] - a pressure wheel, which is located at the end of the centering arm and presses on the coupling by making a free rotation movement,

[0020] - a vertical linear motion device located on the lower table, a horizontal linear motion device located on the vertical linear motion device, an angular power motor, which is associated with the horizontal linear motion device and moves in the vertical direction by means of the vertical linear motion device and also moves in the horizontal direction by means of the horizontal linear motion device,

[0021] - a circular abrasive stone located at the end of the angled power motor and making a rotation movement by means of the angled rotation motor, opening an angled channel all around the inner surface of the coupling rotated on the coupling rotation roller.

[0022] The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all its advantages will be understood more clearly by means of the drawings given below and the detailed description written by making references to these drawings. Therefore, the evaluation needs to be made by taking these drawings and detailed description into consideration.

[0023] Figures to Help Understand the Invention

[0024] Figure 1 : Perspective view of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention.

[0025] Figure 2: Perspective view of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention from another angle.

[0026] Figure 3: Side view of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention.

[0027] Figure 4: Detailed view of the circular abrasive stone belonging to the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention.

[0028] Figure 5: View of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention, with the centering arms open. Description of Part References

[0029] K. Coupling

[0030] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0031] In this detailed description, the preferred alternatives of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention are described only for the purpose of a better understanding of the subject and in a way that does not form any limiting effect.

[0032] In Figure 1 , it is given the perspective view of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the angled channel opening machine in its most basic form, comprises; a lower table (10), a coupling rotating roller (20) that rotates the coupling (K) circularly on the lower table (10), a belt drive motor (30) that moves the coupling rotating roller (20), a centering arm (40) which centers the coupling (K) on both sides, which is located on the lower table (10) and rotated by means of the coupling rotating rollers (20), a pressure wheel (50) that presses on the coupling (K) at the end of the centering arm (40), a vertical linear motion device (60) located on the lower table (10), a horizontal linear motion device (70) located on the vertical linear motion device (60), an angled power motor (80) which moves in the vertical direction by means of the vertical linear motion device (60) and also moves in the horizontal direction by means of the horizontal linear motion device (70) by being associated with the horizontal linear motion device (70), a circular abrasive stone (90) which rotates at the end of the angled power motor (80) and opens an angled channel all around the inner surface of the coupling (K) which is rotated on the coupling rotating roller (20), an abrasive stone stopper (100) which ensures that the circular abrasive stone (90) stops at the desired abrasive distance during the opening of a channel for the coupling (K) on the circular abrasive stone (90), a coupling slip preventer (110) which is located on the centering arm (40) and ensures centering of the coupling (K) by preventing it from sliding left and right during opening a channel for the coupling (K).

[0033] As seen in Figure 2, two coupling rotating rollers (20) are placed side by side on the horizontal axis at a certain distance from each other on the lower table (10) positioned on the ground forming the base structure of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention. The belt drive motor (30) is associated to one end of the coupling rotating rollers (20) and the rotation movement of the coupling rotating rollers (20) is ensured. The coupling rotating rollers (20) that rotate on the horizontal axis on the lower table (10) ensure that the coupling (K) whose inner surface has an angled groove opens makes a circular rotation movement.

[0034] A centering arm (40) is placed on both sides of the lower table (10) to prevent the coupling (K), which is rotated by being placed on the coupling rotating rollers (20), from moving off-center during the angled groove opening process. The centering arms (40) center the coupling (K) from both sides, which is rotated by means of the coupling rotating rollers (20) by opening and closing. There is a pressure wheel (50) that makes a free rotation movement at the end of the centering arms (40). The pressure wheels (50) put pressure on the coupling (K) that makes a rotation movement. At the same time, there are coupling slip preventers (1 10) on the centering arms (40). The coupling slip preventers (1 10) ensure the centering of the coupling (K) by preventing it from sliding left and right during the opening of a channel for the coupling (K).

[0035] There is a vertical linear motion device (60) on the lower table (10) and a horizontal linear motion device (70) on the vertical linear motion device (60). As seen in Figure 3, an angled power motor (80) is associated with the horizontal linear motion device (70). The angled power motor (80) moves in the vertical direction by means of the vertical linear motion device (60) and in the horizontal direction by means of the horizontal linear motion device (70). At the end of the angled power motor (80), there is a circular abrasive stone (90) that opens an angled channel all around the inner surface of the coupling (K). The circular abrasive stone (90) makes a rotational movement by means of the angled power motor (80). The circular abrasive stone (90) is moved to the area where an angled channel will be opened within the coupling (K) with the movement of the angled power motor (80) in the vertical direction by means of the vertical linear motion device (60) and in the horizontal direction by means of the horizontal linear motion device (70).

[0036] As seen in Figure 4, there is an abrasive stone stopper (100) on the circular abrasive stone (90) which ensures that the circular abrasive stone (90) stops at the desired abrasive distance during the opening of a channel for the coupling (K). The abrasive stone stopper (100) is a non-abrasive disc.

[0037] The working principle of the angled channel opening machine, which is the subject of the invention is as follows;

[0038] In the angled channel opening machine shown in Figure 5, the coupling (K) is placed on the coupling rotating rollers (20) and the centering arms (40) are closed, ensuring that the pressure wheels (50) press on the coupling (K). The coupling slip preventers (110) also center the coupling (K).

[0039] The coupling (K) is rotated by driving the coupling rotating rollers (20) with the belt drive motor (30). Meanwhile, the angled power motor (80) rotates the circular abrasive stone (90).

[0040] The circular abrasive stone (90) is moved to the area where the angled channel will be opened within the coupling (K) by the vertical movement of the angled power motor (80) via the vertical linear movement device (60) and by the horizontal movement via the horizontal linear movement device (70). The circular abrasive stone (90) opens an angled channel all around the inner surface of the coupling (K) with the rotational movement provided by the angled power motor (80). The channel opening process is completed when the channel opened into the coupling (K) reaches the abrasive stone stopper (100). In order to open other channels inside the coupling (K), the angled power motor (80) and the circular abrasive stone (90) are moved forward by means of the horizontal linear motion device (70) and angled channels are opened all around the inner surface of the coupling (K). Then, by reversing the coupling (K), an angle is given to the other side of the opened channels and the angled channel opening process is completed.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An angled channel opening machine used to open a groove on the inner surface of couplings (K) that connect glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP) pipes to each other, characterized by comprising;- a lower table (10)- a coupling rotating roller (20) which is placed side by side on the horizontal axis at a certain distance from each other on the lower table (10) and rotates the coupling (K) placed on it in a circular manner,- a belt drive motor (30) which is associated to one end of the coupling rotating rollers (20) and moves the coupling rotating roller (20),- a centering arm (40) with an openable and closeable structure that centers the coupling (K) from both sides, which is located opposite each other on the lower table (10) and rotated by means of the coupling rotating rollers (20),- a pressure wheel (50) located at the end of the centering arm (40) and presses on the coupling (K) by making a free rotation movement,- a vertical linear motion device (60) located on the lower table (10),- a horizontal linear motion device (70) located on the vertical linear motion device (60), an angled power motor (80) which moves in the vertical direction by means of the vertical linear motion device (60) and also moves in the horizontal direction by means of the horizontal linear motion device (70) by being associated with the horizontal linear motion device (70),- a circular abrasive stone (90) located at the end of the angled power motor (80) and making a rotation movement by means of the angled rotation motor (80) and opening an angled channel all around the inner surface of the coupling (K) rotated on the coupling rotating roller (20).

2. An angled channel opening machine according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an abrasive stone stopper (100) located on said circular abrasive stone (90) and which ensures that the circular abrasive stone (90) stops at the desired abrasive distance during the opening of a channel for the coupling (K).

3. An angled channel opening machine according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a coupling slip preventer (1 10) located on the mentionedcentering arm (40) and which ensures the centering of the coupling (K) by preventing it from sliding left and right during the opening of a channel for the coupling (K).

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