Performance-Enhancing Innovation in Air Distribution (Protective) Valves

Abstract

The invention relates to a plastic cover (120) created using a plastic injection molding system to create a seal between the threads of the air distributor (protection) valve (150) which distributes compressed air to the sub-circuits in the system and is used in heavy vehicles, buses and light commercial vehicles. It consists of a housing (100) in which the air pressure required for the brake system circuits is adjusted, a pressure adjustment spring (110) that allows the air pressure to be adjusted, a spring centering plate (115) that centers the spring (110) inside the cover (120) and allows the pressure adjustment setscrew (130) to apply pressure to the spring (110), and a pressure adjustment setscrew (130) that compresses the pressure adjustment spring (110) to make the pressure adjustment. The invention also includes a brass insert nut (120) that is integrated as a single unit with the plastic cover (120). (Figure-3)

Description

1 TARIFF INNOVATION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN AIR DISTRIBUTION (PROTECTION) VALVES. TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates to air distribution (protective) valves used in heavy vehicles, buses, and light commercial vehicles. It relates to a system, particularly concerning pressure regulation mechanisms and mounting elements. by providing improvements, pressure distribution is achieved more reliably. is intended. 10 STATE OF THE ART In the current state of the art, air suspension systems are used in heavy vehicles, buses, and light commercial vehicles. In distribution (protective) valves, the pressure adjustment mechanism is usually a plastic 15 This is achieved by means of threads formed on the caps using injection molding. In the system, pressure adjustment is performed by setscrews that are screwed into the threads on the plastic cover. It is made with. The plastic cover provides a structure that holds the pressure adjustment springs, and these springs... It allows the desired pressure to be adjusted by compressing. However, plastic teeth... Some technical problems that arise over time during use affect the system's performance and 20 This negatively affects its durability. Also, during plastic injection, the teeth... Excessive or insufficient extraction, missing fillings, problems with incomplete tooth formation, plastic cap failure. Increasing the rate can lead to increased costs. The teeth on the plastic cap will tighten after several pressure adjustment procedures. They undergo deformation and lose their structural integrity. As a result... The setscrews have difficulty holding onto the plastic cover, making adjustment impossible. and air leaks occur. Also, injection in plastic teeth Errors that may occur during the molding process can lead to teeth not emerging in their exact form. It opens and creates compatibility problems with the setscrews. These types of faulty manufacturing issues occur around 30. This increases the number of fires. This situation leads to air leakage problems and brake system issues. This leads to a decrease in reliability. However, the durability of plastic teeth... These problems also lead to some disadvantages in production processes. Molding process Tensile and deformation problems occurring in plastic materials during production This prolongs the process and increases costs. Plastic threads and setscrews 35 The incompatibility requires extra labor during the production and assembly phases, and production It reduces the efficiency of the processes. 2 According to the known state of the art, application number TR 2015 / 10908 “Trailer parking lock system” The patent application entitled “invention of an air tube (20), parking brake valve (80), or valve (90), It is a locking system (10) with brake bellows (100), brake control system (120), and its feature is; 5 The connection between the system and the air tube (20) with the signal from the safety valve (60). The pneumatically actuated 2 / 2 pneumatic valve (30) that enables the system to be cut off by the user The mechanical valve (40) which is checked, the air in the lock system (10) in emergency situations The drain valve (50) that allows the discharge of air from the outlet when the air is cut off at the supply inlet safety valve (60) which sends a signal to the system, check valve which ensures the unidirectional flow of air (70), through the speed sensors it contains, when the vehicle's speed is above a certain value, 10 The electronic control unit (120) that gives a signal output locks the vehicle when it is above a certain speed. 3 / 2 solenoid valve (140) that disables the signals from the system, It is summarized as "it includes". In the current state of the technology, the susceptibility of plastic teeth to deformation means that pressure adjustment is 15. This negatively impacts the long-term reliability and performance of the existing mechanism. These deficiencies in the systems risk the functionality of the brake circuits and in heavy vehicles. This can lead to critical safety issues in vehicles. Therefore, plastic teeth... will eliminate the deformation problem, increase air tightness and production An innovative solution is needed to streamline these processes. 20 In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions are related to the technical aspects. This has made it necessary to make improvements in this field. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION 25 The present invention meets the aforementioned requirements while eliminating all disadvantages. It relates to the air dispersion (protective) valve, which removes and provides some additional advantages. The invention relates to air diffusers (protective housings) used in heavy vehicles, buses, and light commercial vehicles. the pressure adjustment mechanism in the valves has a more reliable, durable and long-lasting structure. The aim is to bring them together. In particular, the teeth on the plastic cover may deteriorate over time. to prevent deformations that occur and to ensure these teeth are compatible with setscrews. The aim is for the pressure adjustment mechanism to function in this way when needed. Enabling repeated and trouble-free pressure adjustments 35 It is requested. 3 The invention addresses the deformation of the threads in existing plastic caps during the pressure adjustment process. The aim is to prevent air leaks caused by this. Inserts are used instead of plastic teeth. By using a more durable material, such as a nut, the airtightness is improved. The aim is to improve and enhance the reliability of the system. In this way, pneumatic More precise adjustment of pressure settings required in brake systems and heavy duty 5 The aim is to maximize the braking safety of vehicles. Increasing the efficiency of production processes is also among the important aims of the invention. Plastic the form that emerges on the lid during the injection molding of the teeth The aim is to prevent defects and manufacturing errors. Additionally, 10 in plastic teeth... Shortening the production process by eliminating problems caused by deformation, The aim is to reduce costs and create a structure suitable for mass production. The invention aims to increase the durability of air dispersion (protective) valves, thereby extending their service life, and It aims to offer cost-effective solutions in the long term. In addition, pressure adjustment 15 by reducing the need for malfunctions and maintenance in the mechanism, users can be more The aim is to ensure the use of a reliable system. Thus, heavy vehicles and other Improving the overall performance of pneumatic brake systems used in vehicles and more The aim is to achieve a high standard of safety. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. Thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to the figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these figures and detailed explanations into account. It must be done by taking it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For understanding, it should be evaluated together with the figures explained below. It is required. 30 Figure 1 shows a detailed exploded view of the air dispersion (protective) valve that is the subject of this invention. Figure 2 shows a detailed assembly view of the air distribution (protective) valve that is the subject of this invention. Figure 3; Plastic cover and insert nut on the air distributor (protective) valve that is the subject of the invention. It is a detailed view of its elements. 35 4 REFERENCE NUMBERS 150. Air dispersion (protective) valve 100th Body 110. Pressure adjustment spring 5 115. Spring centering plate 120. Plastic cover 120.1. Insert nut 130. Pressure adjustment setscrew 140. Bolt 10 The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are necessary for understanding the invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered the same. It is shown. 15 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed description, the preferred air distributor (protective) valve (150) of the invention is described. their structures are solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and have no limiting effects. 20 It is explained in a way that will not create a problem. Figure 1 shows the detailed explosion of the air distributor (protective) valve (150) which is the subject of the invention. Its appearance is shown. Air brake in the structure of the air distributor (protection) valve (150). The housing (100), which is the part where the necessary pressures for the system circuits are adjusted, has an air pressure of 25 The pressure adjustment spring (110), which is the component that enables its structure, centers the spring (110). Spring centering plate (115) which provides pressure of the setscrew screw (130) on the spring (110), pressure Plastic cover (120) holding the adjustment springs (110) and containing the insert nut (120.1), Adjust the pressure by compressing the pressure adjustment springs (110) through the spring centering plate (115). The pressure adjustment setscrew (130), plastic cover (120) and body (100) are connected by 30 The bolt (140) elements providing the equipment are located together. Figure 2 shows an example assembly of the air dispersing (protective) valves (150) which are the subject of the invention. Their appearances are included. 35 In Figure 3, the pressure adjustment springs (110) of the air distributor (protection) valve (150) which is the subject of the invention are shown. holding plastic cover (120), pressure adjustment setscrew (130) plastic cover (120) Insert nut (120.1) which enables connection and provides a seal between the threads It includes a detailed view of its elements. The plastic cap (120) and the insert nut (120.1) formed by machining are together made of plastic. It is produced using an injection molding system. The plastic injection molding system is thermoplastic 5 or thermoset materials are melted and injected into a mold to take the desired shape. It is a production method that provides this capability. This system allows for the creation of complex geometries with high precision. It is widely used in the production of parts. The injection molding process is used in plastics. The raw material is melted in an injection molding machine and pressed under pressure into a metal mold. It begins with injection. The material cools and hardens inside the mold, and 10 The mold is then removed to obtain the final product. The mold generally consists of two main parts. It consists of: a stationary (injection) part and a movable (removal) part. These molds are used to produce It is custom-designed according to the geometry of the product and precision-machined using tools like CNC machines. They are produced using various methods. Plastic injection molding systems are used in the automotive, electronics, and medical industries. 15 in a wide range of applications across many industries such as packaging and consumer goods It is used. The advantages of this system include high production speeds and low cost per piece. Factors include cost, the use of a wide variety of plastic materials, and extensive design flexibility. However, high mold production costs and incorrect design can cause problems. Potential errors are among the challenges that need to be considered. Advanced technology and... With the integration of automation systems, injection molding processes are constantly evolving and 20 It is becoming more efficient. The invention improves the pressure adjustment mechanism in air distribution (protective) valves and uses plastic. It is related to a system that eliminates the deformation problem on the cover (120). Air Distributor (protection) valve (150), pneumatic brake used in heavy vehicles and commercial vehicles 25 It ensures the safe distribution of compressed air to the sub-circuits in the systems. The main structure of the air distributor (protective) valve (150), body (100), pressure adjustment springs (110), plastic cover (120), insert nut (120.1), pressure adjustment setscrews (130), spring It consists of centering plate (115) and connecting bolts (140). The body (100) is pressure-resistant. the main 30 that connects the air circuits and supports the operation of the pressure adjustment mechanism It is a structure. The plastic cover (120) has an insert nut (120.1) for pressure adjustment. It allows pressure adjustments while holding the springs (110). Plastic During injection, the insert nut (120.1) is placed into the plastic cap (120) mold. Then plastic material is injected into the mold. Insert nut (120.1) durable brass It is made of the material and is fully compatible with setscrew screws (130) with its thread structure. This 35 The design eliminates deformation and air leakage problems that occur in plastic teeth. It removes. 6 During the assembly process, the pressure adjustment springs (110) are placed on the housing (100) and the spring Using the centering plate (115), the springs (110) are correctly positioned on the cover (120) Positioning is ensured. The plastic cover (120) is secured via connecting bolts (140). It is mounted on the housing (100). Pressure adjustment setscrew 5 tightened onto the insert nut (120.1) screws (130), springs (110) after applying pressure to the spring centering plate (115) by adjusting the degree of compression, the pressure at which air will be transmitted to the brake system circuits. It determines. During operation, the air coming to the air distributor (protection) valve (150) is distributed to the body. (100) is collected within and to the brake system circuits according to the adjusted pressure. It is distributed. Insert nut (120.1) prevents deformation while the air between the threads is 10 It improves the sealing. This ensures precise air pressure for the braking system. It can be adjusted in a certain way, and repetitive adjustment processes are reliably performed. It can be accomplished. The invention solves the problem of deformation of the teeth of the plastic cap (120) and air leakage 15 It increases the reliability of the braking system by eliminating this problem. At the same time, by facilitating the production process, reducing costs and extending the service life of the valve (150). This extends the lifespan of brake systems in heavy vehicles, making them more durable, reliable, and efficient. This ensures long-lasting use. The scope of protection in this application is defined in the claims section and is explicitly stated above. It cannot be limited to what has been described for illustrative purposes. A person skilled in the field must present the findings of the invention. the innovation introduced can be created by using similar structures and / or this It is clear that this structure can be applied to other areas with similar purposes using the same technique. Therefore, such structures foster innovation and, in particular, surpassing the known state of technology. 25 It is also obvious that it will lack this criterion. 35

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. The invention describes an air-operated brake system used in heavy vehicles, buses, and light commercial vehicles. The housing (100) where the necessary pressures for the system circuits are adjusted, air pressure Pressure adjustment spring (110) which enables adjustment, spring (110) inside cover (120) 5 centering the pressure adjustment setscrew screw (130) to allow the spring to apply pressure. By compressing the spring centering plate (115) and the pressure adjustment spring (110), the pressure adjustment is adjusted. having a pressure adjustment setscrew (130) which enables compressed air to be used. This relates to the air distributor (protective) valve (150) which distributes air to the sub-circuits in the system, Feature; 10 • Formed by plastic injection molding system and integral with insert nut (120.1) at least one plastic cover in the structure (120), • Connecting the pressure adjustment setscrew (130) to the plastic cover (120) plastic injection 15 to provide and create a seal between teeth Integrated as a single unit with the plastic cover (120) using the molding system. formed by, setscrew (130) female and / or any connection The element must be compatible with at least one insert nut having the same thread shape as the female part. (120.1), It is characterized by its inclusion. 20 2. An air disperser (protective) valve (150) conforming to Claim 1, the feature of which is; the insert mentioned above. It is characterized by the fact that the nut (120.1) is made of brass.

3. An air disperser (protective) valve (150) conforming to Claim 1, the feature of which is; the mentioned insert 25 To prevent the nut (120.1) from coming out, the cover (120) has a step inside. It is characterized by its creation.

4. An air disperser (protective) valve (150) conforming to Claim 1, the feature of which is; the insert mentioned above. To prevent the nut (120.1) from moving inside the cover (120), insert the nut 30 (120.1) is characterized by containing an external form.

5. An air dispersing (protective) valve (150) conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; mentioned It is characterized by the fact that the setscrew (130) contains locking fluid. 35 6. An air disperser (protection) valve (150) conforming to Claim 1, with the feature of; plastic cover. (120) and at least one bolt (140) that connects the body (100) to each other. It is characterized by its inclusion.