Pipe joint, pipe joint mounting structure and energy storage apparatus

Abstract

Provided are a pipe joint, a pipe joint mounting structure and an energy storage apparatus. The pipe joint (10) comprises at least one connecting pipe (11); and a connector (12), which is sleeved on the at least one connecting pipe (11) and connected to the at least one connecting pipe (11), wherein at least one end of the connecting pipe (11) extends from the connector (12); and the size of the connector (12) in a first direction (X) is greater than the size of the connector (12) in a second direction (Y), the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) respectively being perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting pipe (11), and the first direction (X) being different from the second direction (Y). When the pipe joint (10) is mounted on a side wall of a box or a cabinet, the size of the connector (12) in the first direction (X) is greater than the size of the connector (12) in the second direction (Y), and the side of the connector (12) in the second direction (Y) can be closer to the position of a corner of the box or the cabinet, such that the probability of interference between the connector (12) and the box or the cabinet can be reduced; and the pipe joint (10) can be mounted and used in a relatively large space, and can also be used in a narrow space, thereby expanding the range of application of the connector (12).

Description

Pipe joints, pipe joint mounting structures and energy storage equipment

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202420266012.8, filed on February 2, 2024, entitled “Pipeline joint, pipe joint mounting structure and energy storage device,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of butt-jointed pipes, and in particular to a pipe joint, a pipe joint mounting structure, and an energy storage device. Background Art

[0004] Pipe joints are components that connect two butting pipes. When used in equipment with limited space, such as boxes or cabinets, they are usually installed near corners of the boxes or cabinets. Currently, there is a problem that the application range of pipe joints is limited. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a pipe joint, a pipe joint mounting structure and an energy storage device, which can improve the spatial applicability of the pipe joint.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a pipe joint, comprising:

[0007] at least one connecting pipe;

[0008] A connecting piece, the connecting piece is sleeved on at least one connecting pipe and connected to at least one connecting pipe, at least one end of the connecting pipe extends from the connecting piece, the size of the connecting piece along the first direction is greater than the size of the connecting piece along the second direction, the first direction and the second direction are respectively perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting pipe, and the first direction and the second direction are different.

[0009] When installing the connecting piece through the mounting hole opened in the side wall of the box or cabinet, when the mounting hole is close to the other side wall adjacent to the side wall, the size of the connecting piece along the first direction is larger than the size of the connecting piece along the second direction. Compared with the circular flange structure of the connecting piece, one side of the connecting piece along the second direction can avoid the other adjacent side wall to reduce the probability of interference with the box or cabinet during the installation of the connecting piece, so that pipe joints of the same specifications can be installed and used in a larger space, and can also be used in a relatively small space, thereby improving the applicability of the connecting piece.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connector includes a flange, thereby facilitating installation of the connector (such as a box, cabinet, or bracket).

[0011] In some embodiments, a sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece, whereby a sealing ring is installed in the sealing groove to achieve sealing between the connecting piece and the component connected thereto.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are multiple connecting tubes and sealing grooves, and each sealing groove is arranged around each connecting tube.

[0013] Thus, circumferential sealing of the plurality of connecting pipes can be achieved through the plurality of sealing grooves.

[0014] In some embodiments, a thermal insulation layer is provided on the outer peripheral surface of at least one side of the connecting pipe along the axial direction of the connecting pipe. When the pipe joint is installed in a component such as a wall, cabinet, or box, the pipe joint may exchange heat with the component. The thermal insulation layer can reduce the heat exchange between the pipe joint and the component, thereby reducing heat or cooling loss of the heat exchange medium within the pipe joint.

[0015] In some embodiments, a snap-in groove surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe. The snap-in groove facilitates the connection of the connecting pipe to the connecting pipe or the connecting pipe accessory connected thereto.

[0016] In some embodiments, at least one connecting pipe is integrally formed with the connecting piece, thereby eliminating the need for assembling the connecting pipe and the connecting piece, thereby improving installation efficiency during construction.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present application provides a pipe joint installation structure, comprising:

[0018] Connector fixings;

[0019] In the pipe joint of the first aspect, the connecting pipe is passed through the joint fixing member, and the joint fixing member is connected to the connecting member.

[0020] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint of the first aspect, the effects are the same as those described above and will not be described in detail here.

[0021] In some embodiments, the connector fixture includes a fixture body and a mounting portion. The mounting portion extends through the fixture body along the axial direction of the connecting tube. The connector is connected to the mounting portion, and at least one end of the connecting tube extends out of the mounting portion. Thus, the mounting portion can be connected to the fixture body first, and then the connector is connected to the mounting portion, facilitating assembly.

[0022] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes an end cap and a cylindrical structure. The end cap is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure. The connector is located within a cavity of the cylindrical structure and connected to the end cap. A through-hole is formed on the outer surface of the end cap, communicating with the cavity. The connecting tube is passed through the through-hole and connected to the end cap. During installation, one end of the connecting tube can pass through the cavity and the through-hole, and then the connector is connected to the end cap. Therefore, the provision of the cavity allows the connecting tube to extend longer from the end cap, facilitating connection of the connecting tube to external piping.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pipe joint mounting structure further includes a fastener. A mounting hole is formed on the outer surface of the end cap, the mounting hole being spaced apart from the through hole. One end of the fastener is passed through the mounting hole and connected to the connector. Thus, the fastener facilitates the connection and fixation of the joint fixing member and the connector.

[0024] In some embodiments, the end cap is flush with the outer surface of the fixture body along the axial direction of the connecting pipe; alternatively, at least a portion of the end cap protrudes from the outer surface of the fixture body along the axial direction of the connecting pipe. During installation of the pipe joint, the connecting pipe can be vertically mounted on the top of the cabinet or box, allowing condensed water to flow from the surface of the mounting portion to the surface of the fixture body, thereby reducing the accumulation of condensed water on the surface of the fixture body and thereby reducing the probability of condensed water penetrating from the pipe joint into the box or cabinet.

[0025] In some embodiments, the pipe joint mounting structure further includes a sealing ring, and a sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece. The sealing ring is located in the sealing groove and abuts against the joint fixing piece. Thus, the sealing ring can achieve circumferential sealing of the connecting pipe.

[0026] In a third aspect, the present application provides an energy storage device, including the pipe joint installation structure of the second aspect, wherein the joint fixing member is a partial wall of a box in the energy storage device.

[0027] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint installation structure of the second aspect, the effect is the same as above and will not be repeated here.

[0028] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below. The accompanying drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. The same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0030] FIG1 is an exploded view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0031] FIG2 is a top view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0032] FIG3 is an axonometric view of a pipe joint according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0033] FIG4 is an exploded view of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0034] FIG5 is a side view of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0035] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG5 ;

[0036] FIG7 is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the hose and the pipe joint mounting structure (a cross section through the axis of the connecting pipe);

[0037] FIG8 is an axonometric view of a pipe joint installation structure according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0038] FIG9 is an exploded view of a mounting portion of a connector fixing member according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0039] FIG10 is an axonometric view of an energy storage device according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0040] The drawing numbers in the specific implementation manner are as follows: 100, energy storage device; 10, pipe joint; 11, connecting pipe; 112, clamping groove; 12, connecting piece; 121, sealing groove; 122, connecting hole; 13, sealing ring; 14, thermal insulation layer; 15, hose; 16, clamp; 20, joint fixing piece; 21, fixing piece body; 22, mounting portion; 221, cylindrical structure; 222, end cover; 2221, through hole; 2222, mounting hole; 30, fastener; 40, battery; 50, input pipe; 60, output pipe; 70, energy storage cabinet; 80, heat exchange element; X, first direction; Y, second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0044] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to more than two pieces (including two pieces).

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application based on specific circumstances.

[0049] As a component for transitional connection between two butted pipes, pipe joints are usually installed near the corners of the box or cabinet when used on equipment with limited space such as boxes or cabinets. This allows the pipes inside the equipment to be arranged near the corners, leaving more space inside the equipment to accommodate some components (containers, tanks, or batteries, etc.). The pipes inside the equipment need to be led out to the outside. In order to facilitate the installation of the internal and external pipes of the equipment, the pipe joint can be installed on the box or cabinet of the equipment, and the pipes inside the equipment are connected to one end of the pipe joint, and the external pipes are connected to the other end of the pipe joint for easy installation. Currently, the problem is that the scope of application of the pipe joint is limited. When the pipes inside the equipment need to be led out near the corners of the box or cabinet, the pipe joint is prone to interference when installed on the box or cabinet.

[0050] In view of this, the present application provides a pipe connector. When the pipe connector is installed, when the pipe connector is installed on a side wall of a box or cabinet, the size of the connector along the first direction is larger than the size of the connector along the second direction. Compared with the circular flange structure of the connector, one side of the connector along the second direction can be arranged closer to the corner position of the box or cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connector and the box or cabinet, so that the pipe connector can be installed and used in a larger space, and can also be used in a small space, thereby improving the applicability of the connector.

[0051] The pipe joint provided in this application can be installed and fixed on objects such as but not limited to walls, containers, boxes, cabinets or racks.

[0052] For the convenience of description, the following embodiments are described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , taking a pipe joint 10 of some embodiments of the present application as an example.

[0053] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a pipe connector 10 includes a connector 12 and at least one connecting tube 11. The connector 12 is sleeved on and connected to the at least one connecting tube 11. At least one end of the connecting tube 11 extends from the connector 12. The dimension of the connector 12 along a first direction X is greater than the dimension of the connector 12 along a second direction Y. The first direction X and the second direction Y are both perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are different.

[0054] The shape of the projection of the connecting member 12 on the cross section of the connecting pipe 11 may be, but is not limited to, a rectangular, elliptical or other long strip plate-like structure.

[0055] The angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y may be perpendicular to each other, or may be less than 90°.

[0056] The connection between the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 includes but is not limited to threaded connection or welding.

[0057] The pipe connector 10 may be made of metal or plastic.

[0058] When the pipe connector 10 is installed on a side wall of a box or cabinet, the dimension of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the dimension of the connector 12 along the second direction Y. Compared with a circular flange structure of the connector 12, one side of the connector 12 along the second direction Y can be arranged closer to the corner of the box or cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connector 12 and the box or cabinet, so that the pipe connector 10 can be installed and used in a larger space as well as a smaller space, thereby increasing the applicability of the connector 12.

[0059] In some embodiments, the connector 12 includes a flange. The dimension of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than its dimension along the second direction Y. The flange formed is a special-shaped flange. Optionally, the outer contour of the projection of the flange on the first plane can be, but is not limited to, a rectangle or an ellipse. The first plane is perpendicular to the axis of the connecting pipe 11.

[0060] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , a sealing groove 121 surrounding the connecting pipe 11 is formed at one end of the connecting member 12 .

[0061] When there are multiple connecting pipes 11 , the sealing groove 121 at one end of the connecting piece 12 may be one or more, that is, one sealing groove 121 may surround all the connecting pipes 11 , or each connecting pipe 11 may be surrounded by a sealing groove 121 .

[0062] When the pipe joint 10 is installed, a sealing ring 13 may be provided in the sealing groove 121 , and the components connected to the connector 12 and the connector 12 are sealed by the sealing ring 13 .

[0063] Optionally, the sealing ring 13 may be a rubber or silicone sealing ring 13 .

[0064] The sealing ring 13 is located in the sealing groove 121. A portion of the sealing ring 13 may protrude from the sealing groove 121 so that the connector 12 can press the sealing ring 13 during installation, thereby providing a better sealing effect for the sealing ring 13.

[0065] Therefore, by installing the sealing ring 13 in the sealing groove 121, sealing between the connecting member 12 and the component connected thereto can be achieved.

[0066] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 , there are multiple connecting tubes 11 and multiple sealing grooves 121 , and each sealing groove 121 is disposed around each connecting tube 11 .

[0067] Thus, circumferential sealing of the plurality of connecting pipes 11 can be achieved through the plurality of sealing grooves 121 .

[0068] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , a heat-insulating layer 14 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of at least one side of the connecting pipe 11 along the axial direction of the connecting pipe 11 .

[0069] Optionally, the material of the thermal insulation layer 14 includes but is not limited to asbestos, rock wool, foamed polyurethane or foamed ceramic materials.

[0070] Taking the pipe joint 10 installed on the wall as an example, the connecting pipe 11 is passed through the wall, and the insulation layer 14 is located inside the wall. When the heat exchange medium passes through the connecting pipe 11, the insulation layer 14 can reduce the heat exchange between the connecting pipe 11 and the wall, thereby reducing the loss of heat or cold in the connecting pipe 11.

[0071] When the pipe joint 10 is installed in a wall, cabinet, box or other component for use, the pipe joint 10 may exchange heat with the wall, cabinet, box or other component. The insulation layer 14 can reduce the heat exchange between the connecting pipe 11 of the pipe joint 10 and the wall, cabinet, box or other component, thereby reducing the heat or cooling loss of the heat exchange medium in the pipe joint 10.

[0072] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 , a clamping groove 112 surrounding the axis of the connecting tube 11 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting tube 11 .

[0073] The clamping groove 112 may be provided near the end of the connecting pipe 11 , and may be specifically determined according to the installation requirements of the connecting pipe 11 and the docking pipe.

[0074] Optionally, please refer to Figure 7, the pipeline docked with the pipe connector 10 is a hose 15, the hose 15 is sleeved on both ends of the connecting pipe 11, and the clamping groove 112 is located in the hose 15, and the outer surface of the hose 15 is sleeved with a clamp 16, the clamp 16 fixes the hose 15 in the clamping groove 112, so that the hose 15 is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the connecting pipe 11.

[0075] The provision of the snap-fit ​​groove 112 facilitates snapping the connecting pipe 11 into the connecting pipe (such as the hose 15 ) or the connecting pipe accessory connected thereto, thereby facilitating the connection of the pipe connector 10 .

[0076] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 , at least one connecting tube 11 and a connecting member 12 are integrally formed.

[0077] Optionally, the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 can be integrally formed by casting or injection molding.

[0078] Thus, the process of connecting the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting piece 12 through assembly can be omitted, thereby improving the installation efficiency during the construction process.

[0079] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 , a connecting hole 122 is formed at one end of the connecting member 12 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11 .

[0080] The connection holes 122 include but are not limited to threaded holes, bolt holes, or rivet holes.

[0081] The connecting member 12 is provided with a connecting hole 122, which can facilitate the fixing of the connecting member 12 to components such as a wall or a container.

[0082] For the convenience of explanation of the following embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 9 and take a pipe joint installation structure of some embodiments of the present application as an example for explanation.

[0083] The pipe joint installation structure includes a joint fixing member 20 and the pipe joint 10 of the above embodiment. The connecting pipe 11 is passed through the joint fixing member 20, and the joint fixing member 20 is connected to the connecting member 12.

[0084] The joint fixing member 20 includes but is not limited to a wall, a bracket or a container.

[0085] The connection between the joint fixing member 20 and the connection hole 122 includes but is not limited to bolt connection, riveting or screw connection, etc.

[0086] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint 10 of the above embodiment, the effects are the same as those described above and will not be described in detail here.

[0087] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4-6. The connector fixing member 20 includes a fixing member body 21 and a mounting portion 22. Along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, the mounting portion 22 is passed through the fixing member body 21, the connecting member 12 is connected to the mounting portion 22, and at least one end of the connecting tube 11 extends out of the mounting portion 22.

[0088] Optionally, the connection between the fixing body 21 and the mounting portion 22 includes but is not limited to clamping, welding, riveting or bolting.

[0089] For example, an insertion hole is formed at one end of the fixing body 21 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11. The insertion hole extends through both side surfaces of the fixing body 21 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11. The mounting portion 22 is inserted into the insertion hole, and one end of the mounting portion 22 protrudes from one end of the connecting tube 11. Optionally, both the fixing body 21 and the mounting portion 22 are metal parts, and the two are connected together by welding. Specifically, the fixing body 21 can be a square tube, with a insertion hole provided on one side wall of the square tube, and the insertion hole extends through the other side wall opposite to the side wall. The square tube can serve as part of the wall of a box or cabinet.

[0090] Thus, the mounting portion 22 can be connected to the fixing member body 21 first, and then the connecting pipe 11 can be connected to the mounting portion 22, which facilitates assembly.

[0091] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 6 to 9. The mounting portion 22 includes an end cover 222 and a cylindrical structure 221. The end cover 222 is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure 221. The connecting member 12 is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure 221 and is connected to the end cover 222. A through hole 2221 communicating with the cavity is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222. The connecting pipe 11 is passed through the through hole 2221.

[0092] The diameter of the through hole 2221 may be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the connecting tube 11 , so that the connecting tube 11 can pass through the through hole 2221 more easily.

[0093] The connection between the connector 12 and the end cover 222 includes, but is not limited to, welding, screw connection, or bonding.

[0094] During installation, one end of the connecting pipe 11 can pass through the cavity and through the through hole 2221, and then the connecting piece 12 is connected to the end cap 222. Therefore, by setting the cavity, the connecting pipe 11 can be extended from the end cap 222 to facilitate the connection between the connecting pipe 11 and the external pipeline.

[0095] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6, the pipe joint mounting structure also includes a fastener 30, and a mounting hole 2222 is formed on the outer surface of the end cover 222. The mounting hole 2222 is spaced apart from the through hole 2221. One end of the fastener 30 is passed through the mounting hole 2222 and is connected to the connector 12.

[0096] The fasteners 30 include, but are not limited to, screws, rivets, bolt assemblies, and the like.

[0097] The connection between the fastener 30 and the connector 12 includes, but is not limited to, riveting, threaded connection, or bolt connection.

[0098] Thus, the fastener 30 facilitates the connection and fixation between the joint fixing member 20 and the connecting member 12 .

[0099] In some embodiments, the pipe joint mounting structure further includes a sealing ring 13. A sealing groove 121 surrounding the connecting pipe 11 is formed at one end of the connecting member 12. The sealing ring 13 is located in the sealing groove 121 and abuts against the joint fixing member 20. Thus, the sealing ring 13 can achieve circumferential sealing of the connecting pipe 11.

[0100] 6 , along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11 , the end cap 222 is flush with the outer surface of the fixing body 21 ; or, along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11 , at least part of the end cap 222 protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing body 21 .

[0101] Exemplarily, the end cover 222 can be arranged in the above-mentioned insertion hole and be flush with the outer surface of the fixing body 21 or protrude from a part of the insertion hole; in other examples, the end cover 222 can also be arranged on the outside of the fixing body 21, that is, along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11, the two ends of the cylindrical structure 221 extend from the outer surfaces on both sides of the fixing body 21.

[0102] During the installation of the pipe connector 10, the connecting pipe 11 can be installed vertically on the top of the cabinet or box, so that condensed water can flow from the surface of the mounting portion 22 to the surface of the fixing body 21, thereby reducing the accumulation of condensed water on the surface of the fixing body 21, thereby reducing the probability of condensed water penetrating from the pipe connector 10 into the inside of the box or cabinet.

[0103] For the convenience of description, the following embodiments are described with reference to FIG. 10 , taking an energy storage device 100 according to some embodiments of the present application as an example.

[0104] The energy storage device 100 includes the pipe joint installation structure of the above embodiment, and the joint fixing member 20 is a part of the wall of the box body in the energy storage device 100 .

[0105] Optionally, the energy storage device 100 includes an energy storage cabinet 70, a battery 40, and a heat exchanger 80, wherein the battery 40 is located within the energy storage cabinet 70. To regulate the temperature of the battery 40, a heat exchanger 80 can be provided at the bottom of the battery 40. The heat exchanger 80 can be a heat exchange tube or a water-cooled plate. The connector fixture 20 includes two connecting tubes 11. The input end of the heat exchanger 80 communicates with one connecting tube 11 via an input tube 50, and the output end of the heat exchanger 80 communicates with the other connecting tube 11 via an output tube 60. To ensure sufficient placement space for the battery 40 within the energy storage cabinet 70, the input tube 50 and the output tube 60 are arranged between the battery 40 and the sidewalls of the energy storage cabinet 70, with the ends of the input tube 50 and the output tube 60 respectively connected to the connecting tube 11 near the corners of the energy storage cabinet 70. The ends of the two connecting tubes 11 located outside the energy storage cabinet 70 can be connected to a water tank (not shown) via pipelines, and a water pump (not shown) is installed on the pipelines.

[0106] Optionally, the connector fixing member 20 may be installed on the side wall, top wall or bottom wall of the energy storage cabinet 70. FIG10 illustrates a structural diagram of the connector fixing member 20 installed on the top wall of the energy storage cabinet 70.

[0107] Since the pipe joint installation structure includes the pipe joint installation structure of the above embodiment, the effect is the same as above and will not be repeated here.

[0108] In an optional embodiment of a pipe joint installation structure, referring to Figures 1-5, the pipe joint installation structure includes a pipe joint 10, a fastener 30, and a joint fixing member 20. The pipe joint 10 includes a connector 12 and at least one connecting tube 11. The connector 12 is sleeved onto the at least one connecting tube 11. All connecting tubes 11 are integrally formed with the connector 12, and the connecting tubes 11 extend from both ends of the connecting tube 11. The dimension of the connector 12 along a first direction X is greater than the dimension of the connector 12 along a second direction Y. The first direction X and the second direction Y are respectively the same as the radial direction of the connecting tube 11, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are different. The connector 12 may be a flange. A sealing groove 121 is formed at one end of the connector 12, surrounding the connecting tube 11. A sealing ring 13 is disposed within the sealing groove 121. An insulating layer 14 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of at least one side of the connecting tube 11 along the axial direction of the connecting tube 11. A snap-fit ​​groove 112 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting tube 11, surrounding the axis of the connecting tube 11. A connecting hole 122 is formed at one end of the connecting tube 11 in the axial direction thereof. The connecting hole 122 is a threaded hole. The joint fixing member 20 includes a fixing member body 21 and a mounting portion 22. The mounting portion 22 is provided through the fixing member body 21 in the axial direction of the connecting tube 11. The connecting member 12 is connected to the mounting portion 22. At least one end of the connecting tube 11 extends out of the mounting portion 22. The mounting portion 22 includes an end cap 222 and a cylindrical structure 221. The end cap 222 is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure 221. The connecting member 12 is located within the cavity of the cylindrical structure 221 and is connected to the end cap 222. A through hole 2221 is formed on the outer surface of the end cap 222. The connecting tube 11 is provided through the through hole 2221. A mounting hole 2222 is formed on the outer surface of the end cap 222. The mounting hole 2222 is spaced apart from the through hole 2221. One end of the fastener 30 is provided through the mounting hole 2222 and is threadedly connected to the connecting member 12.

[0109] When the pipe connector 10 is installed on a side wall of a box or cabinet, the size of the connector 12 along the first direction X is greater than the size of the connector 12 along the second direction Y. Compared with a circular flange structure of the connector 12, one side of the connector 12 along the second direction Y can be arranged closer to the corner of the box or cabinet, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the connector 12 and the box or cabinet, so that the pipe connector 10 can be installed and used in a larger space, and can also be used in a narrow space, thereby increasing the applicability of the connector 12. The sealing ring 13 can play a circumferential sealing role. When the connector fixing part 20 is a wall or a partial wall of a closed chamber, it can block the mutual circulation of internal and external air, and can reduce the generation of condensation water when there is a temperature difference between the internal and external air. The provision of the snap-in groove 112 facilitates the connection of the connecting pipe 11 to the docking pipe. The threaded connection of the fastener 30 and the connecting hole 122 facilitates the installation and fixation of the pipe connector 10.

[0110] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pipe joint, wherein: include: at least one connecting pipe; A connecting piece, wherein the connecting piece is sleeved on the at least one connecting tube and connected to the at least one connecting tube, at least one end of the connecting tube extends from the connecting piece, the size of the connecting piece along the first direction is greater than the size of the connecting piece along the second direction, the first direction and the second direction are respectively perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting tube, and the first direction and the second direction are different.

2. The pipe joint according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting member includes a flange.

3. The pipe joint according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece.

4. The pipe joint according to claim 3, wherein: There are multiple connecting pipes and multiple sealing grooves, and each sealing groove is arranged around each connecting pipe.

5. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe is provided with a heat insulation layer.

6. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: A clamping groove surrounding the axis of the connecting pipe is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting pipe.

7. The pipe joint according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The at least one connecting pipe is integrally formed with the connecting piece.

8. A pipe joint installation structure, wherein: include: Connector fixings; According to any one of claims 1 to 7, the connecting pipe is passed through the joint fixing member, and the joint fixing member is connected to the connecting member.

9. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 8, wherein: The joint fixing member includes a fixing member body and a mounting portion. Along the axial direction of the connecting pipe, the mounting portion is penetrated by the fixing member body. The connecting member is connected to the mounting portion. At least one end of the connecting pipe extends out of the mounting portion.

10. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 9, wherein: The mounting portion includes an end cover and a cylindrical structure, the end cover is connected to one end of the cylindrical structure, the connecting piece is located in the cavity of the cylindrical structure and is connected to the end cover, and a through hole communicating with the cavity is formed on the outer surface of the end cover, and the connecting pipe is passed through the through hole.

11. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 10, wherein: The pipe joint installation structure also includes a fastener. A mounting hole is formed on the outer surface of the end cover. The mounting hole is spaced apart from the through hole. One end of the fastener is passed through the mounting hole and connected to the connector.

12. The pipe joint installation structure according to claim 10 or 11, wherein: Along the axial direction of the connecting tube, the end cover is flush with the outer surface of the fixing body; or, along the axial direction of the connecting tube, at least part of the end cover protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing body.

13. The pipe joint installation structure according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein: The pipe joint installation structure further includes a sealing ring. A sealing groove surrounding the connecting pipe is formed at one end of the connecting piece. The sealing ring is located in the sealing groove and abuts against the joint fixing piece.

14. An energy storage device, wherein: It comprises the pipe joint installation structure according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the joint fixing member is a partial wall of the box in the energy storage device.

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