Pump and reciprocating piston pump
The pump design with a support seat and annular ribs enhances sealing by using fluid pressure to press ribs against the channel and piston rod, addressing leakage issues in existing seal collars.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GRACO MINNESTOA INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing seal collars in pump bodies fail to provide effective sealing, especially under high fluid pressure, leading to leakage of viscous liquids.
A pump design incorporating a support seat on the inner wall surface of the channel, with a first seal part featuring annular ribs and an annular groove, where fluid pressure enhances the sealing effect by pressing the ribs against the channel and piston rod surfaces, utilizing elastic members and additional seal strips for enhanced sealing.
The design maintains a high sealing performance even under high fluid pressure, preventing leakage and ensuring reliable operation by increasing the close fit between the piston rod and channel surfaces.
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Abstract
Description
PUMP AND RECIPROCATING PISTON PUMPTECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of fluid displacement and, in particular, relates to a pump and a reciprocating piston pump.BACKGROUND
[0002] A pump body is used to convey a fluid, including mud, a filler and other viscous liquids, and the like. In the related technology, a pump body includes a cylinder body and a piston pump. The cylinder body has a first channel. The piston rod and the first channel are sealed by a seal collar. However, the existing seal collar has poor sealing effect, and it is prone to seal failure in the long-term use process.SUMMARY
[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a pump and a reciprocating piston pump to solve or alleviate one or more technical problems in the existing technology.
[0004] As one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides a pump, which includes: a cylinder body having a first channel for flow of a fluid; a support seat disposed on an inner wall surface of the first channel; an oil cup at least partially disposed within the first channel, the oil cup having a second channel; a piston rod penetrating and disposed in the second channel and the first channel, a first gap being defined between the piston rod and the support seat; a first seal part including a body, a first annular rib and a second annular rib; the first seal part being disposed between the support seat and the oil cup; the first annular rib and the second annular rib being respectively disposed at an end of the body facing away from the oil cup, and the second annular rib being located on an inner side of the first annular rib; an outer side surface of the first annular rib abutting against the inner wall surface of the first channel, an inner side surface of the second annular rib abutting against an outer wall surface of the piston rod, an annular groove being defined between an inner side surface of the first annular rib and an outer side surface of the second annular rib, and the annular groove being connected with the first channel through the first gap; wherein the fluid is capable of flowing through the first channel and the first gap into the annular groove, and the second annular rib abuts against the outer wall surface of the piston rod under a pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove.
[0005] In one possible embodiment, the first annular rib abuts against the support seat, and a second gap is provided between the second annular rib and the support seat, and the second gap is connected to the first gap and the annular groove, respectively.
[0006] In one possible embodiment, in a radial direction of the pump body, a dimension of the body is D1, and a dimension of the first annular rib is D2, where D2 ≥ D1 / 2.
[0007] In one possible embodiment, it further includes an elastic member, the elastic member is disposed in the annular groove, and the elastic member abuts against the first annular rib and the second annular rib, respectively.
[0008] In one possible embodiment, the first seal part further includes a plurality of first seal strips, the plurality of first seal strips are disposed at intervals on the inner side surface of the second annular rib in an axial direction of the pump, and the plurality of first seal strips are disposed to surround the piston rod and abut against the piston rod.
[0009] In one possible embodiment, the first seal part further includes a plurality of second seal strips, the plurality of second seal strips are disposed at intervals on the outer side surface of the first annular rib in an axial direction of the pump, and the plurality of second seal strips abut against the inner wall surface of the first channel.
[0010] In one possible embodiment, it further includes, a second seal part, the second seal part includes a plurality of seal collars; in an axial direction of the pump, the plurality of seal collars are sequentially disposed between the oil cup and the body, an inner side of the seal collar abuts against the piston rod, and an outer side of the seal collar abuts against the inner wall surface of the first channel; wherein the seal collar at an end distal to the oil cup among the plurality of seal collars abuts against the body.
[0011] In one possible embodiment, the seal collar is a V-shaped seal collar or a U-shaped seal collar, and an opening of the seal collar faces the supporting seat.
[0012] In one possible embodiment, it further includes a restrictor block, the restrictor block abutting against the piston rod, the inner wall surface of the first channel, and the oil cup, respectively, a clamping groove adapted to the seal collar is provided at an end of the restrictor block facing the support seat, and a seal collar at an end distal to the support seat among the plurality of seal collars is clamped within the clamping groove.
[0013] In one possible embodiment, the first seal part further includes a restrictor strip, the restrictor strip is disposed at an end of the body facing the oil cup; at least a portion of the restrictor strip is clamped within the opening of the seal collar at an end distal to the oil cup among the plurality of seal collars.
[0014] In one possible embodiment, the opening of the seal collar has a first side wall and a second side wall that intersect, and the restrictor strip abuts against the first side wall and the second side wall, respectively.
[0015] In one possible embodiment, the restrictor strip has a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface, the first abutting surface is fitted closely with the first side wall, and the second abutting surface is fitted closely with the second side wall.
[0016] In one possible embodiment, it further includes a ceramic sleeve, the ceramic sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the piston rod.
[0017] In one possible embodiment, the cylinder body further includes a first seal ring and a second seal ring, the first seal ring surrounds the piston rod and is disposed within the first channel, and the second seal ring is sleeved on the outer side of the piston rod; the cylinder body has an inlet end and an outlet end, and the outlet end and the inlet end are respectively connected to the first channel.
[0018] The pump can have a circulating state and a sealed state. In a case where the pump is in the circulating state, the piston rod is capable of moving in an axial direction of the pump, causing the second seal ring to abut against the first seal ring, resulting in the pump transitioning from the circulating state to the sealed state.
[0019] In one possible embodiment, a first annular mating surface is provided on a side of the first seal ring facing away from the support seat, and a second annular mating surface is provided on a side of the second seal ring facing the support seat. In the sealed state, the first annular mating surface and the second annular mating surface are closely fitted with each other.
[0020] In one possible embodiment, the first seal ring is made of tungsten steel material, and / or the second seal ring is made of tungsten steel material.
[0021] In one possible embodiment, the piston rod includes: a rod body and a mounting part, the rod body is connected to the mounting part, a first annular step is provided on a side of the mounting part facing the support seat, and the second seal ring is clamped within the first annular step.
[0022] In one possible embodiment, the first annular step includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the second seal ring is closely fitted with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface, respectively, the first mounting surface extends in the axial direction of the pump, and a first annular clearance groove is provided on the first mounting surface at a position corresponding to the second seal ring.
[0023] In another aspect of the present application, it is further provided a reciprocating piston pump, which includes: a pump body at least partially defining a first channel for flow of a fluid between a pump inlet and a pump outlet; a piston rod at least partially disposed within the pump body, the piston rod configured to reciprocate along an axis to pump the fluid; a first seal part disposed around the piston rod and between the piston rod and the pump body, the first seal part comprising: a seal body; a first rib extending axially from the seal body and towards the first channel; a second rib extending axially from the seal body and towards the first channel, the second rib disposed radially inward of the first rib and spaced from the first rib by an annular groove; wherein the annular groove is fluidly connected to the first channel such that pressurized fluid from the first channel biases the first rib radially outward into sealing contact with the pump body and biases the second rib radially inward into sealing contact with the piston rod.
[0024] In one possible embodiment, the first rib, the annular groove, and the second rib axially overlap with a portion of the pump body axially supporting the first seal part.
[0025] In one possible embodiment, the first rib has a first axial length, the second rib has a second axial length, and the first axial length is greater than the second axial length.
[0026] In one possible embodiment, the first rib has the first axial length in a non-compressed state, the first rib has a third axial length in a compressed state, and the third axial length is greater than the second axial length.
[0027] In one possible embodiment, the pump body includes a cylinder body and a support seat connected to the cylinder body, wherein the first seal part is supported by the support seat.
[0028] In one possible embodiment, the support seat includes an arm that extends annularly around the piston rod and axially overlaps with the first seal part, wherein a first gap is formed between a distal end of the arm and the piston rod.
[0029] In one possible embodiment, a radial width of the first gap is less than a radial width of the annular groove.
[0030] In one possible embodiment, a second gap is formed axially between the arm and the second rib, and wherein an axial width of the second gap is less than a radial width of the annular groove.
[0031] In one possible embodiment, a radial width of the first gap is less than the radial width of the annular groove.
[0032] The embodiments of the present application have the following beneficial effects.
[0033] In the present application, the support seat is disposed on the inner wall surface of the first channel, and the annular mounting groove is defined between the support seat and the oil cup. In the present application, the first seal part is disposed in the annular mounting groove, and the first annular rib abuts against the support seat, causing the support seat to be capable of playing its support role for the first annular rib. Moreover, the body, the first annular rib and the second annular rib enclose to form the annular groove, and the opening of the annular groove faces away from an oil cup and faces an outlet end, resulting in the fluid entering the first channel and then entering the annular groove through the first gap. Since the fluid will have a certain pressure when flowing in the first channel, the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove will act on the first annular rib and the second annular rib, respectively, so as to form a radially outward pressure on the first annular rib and a radially inward pressure on the second annular rib, thereby pressing the first annular rib against the inner wall surface of the first channel and pressing the second annular rib against an outer wall surface of the piston rod. Thus, as the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove increases, the degree of close fit between the first annular rib and the inner wall surface of the first channel, as well as between the second annular rib and the outer wall surface of the piston rod, becomes higher, thereby improving the sealing effect between the outer wall surface of the piston rod and the inner wall surface of the first channel, and preventing the fluid in the first channel from flowing out through the gap between the first seal part and the piston rod.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0034] In the drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals refer to identical or similar components or elements throughout these drawings. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in accordance with the present application and should not be considered to limit the scope of the present application.
[0035] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a pump body according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0036] FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of a pump body taken along line A-A in FIG. 1.
[0037] FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of detail A in FIG. 2.
[0038] FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of detail B in FIG. 2.
[0039] FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a first seal part.
[0040] FIG. 6 is an isometric exploded view the first seal part.
[0041] FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of a first seal part taken along line B-B in FIG. 5.
[0042] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a mounting part and a second seal ring according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0043] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a mounting seat and a first seal ring. Reference Numerals: 1, pump body; 10, cylinder body; 11, first channel; 12, first gap; 13, outlet end; 14, inlet end; 15, second gap; 20, support seat; 21, radially extending arm; 23, axially extending leg; 30, oil cup; 31, second channel; 40, piston rod; 41, rod body; 42, mounting part; 421, first annular step; 4211, first mounting surface; 4212, second mounting surface; 4213, first annular clearance groove; 50, first seal part; 51, body; 52, first annular rib; 53, second annular rib; 54, annular groove; 55, first seal strip; 56, second seal strip; 57, restrictor strip; 571, first abutting surface; 572, second abutting surface; 60, elastic member; 70, second seal part; 71, seal collar; 711, first side wall; 712, second side wall; 80, restrictor block; 81, clamping groove; 90, ceramic sleeve; 100, first seal ring; 101, first annular mating surface; 110, second seal ring; 111, second annular mating surface; 112, supporting ring; 120, mounting seat; 121, second annular step; 1211, second annular clearance groove; 1212, third mounting surface; 1213, fourth mounting surface.DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art would appreciate, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Accordingly, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
[0045] The present application provides a pump having a pump body 1 with a reciprocating piston that pumps fluid through the pump body 1. The pressure of a fluid in the pump body 1 can be utilized to enhance the sealing effect between a piston rod 40 and an inner wall surface of a first channel 11, thereby preventing the fluid in the first channel 11 from flowing out through a gap between a first seal part 50 and the piston rod 40 due to excessive pressure.
[0046] It should be noted that the pump body 1 includes but is not limited to a delivery pump, an electric pump, or a booster pump, among other options.
[0047] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 5, the pump body 1 includes a cylinder body 10, a support seat 20, an oil cup 30, the piston rod 40, and the first seal part 50.
[0048] It can be understood that FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a structure of a pump body 1 according to an embodiment of the present application. In the present implementation, the pump body 1 shown in FIG. 1 takes a cylindrical shape as an example to show the appearance of the pump body 1. It should be pointed out that the pump body 1 can also be other shapes, such as a triangular prism, a square prism, etc.
[0049] FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the pump body 1 taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of detail A in FIG. 2. Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the cylinder body 10 has an outlet end 13, an inlet end 14 and a first channel 11 for flow of a fluid, and the outlet end 13 and the inlet end 14 are respectively connected to the first channel 11, so that the fluid can enter the first channel 11 at the inlet end 14 and be output through the outlet end 13. The support seat 20 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the structure of pump body 1 defining the first channel 11. In some examples, the support seat 20 can be formed separately from and connected to the cylinder body 10. For example, the support seat 20 can be connected to the cylinder body 10 by interfaced threading, among other options. It is understood, however, that not all examples are so limited.
[0050] The oil cup 30 is at least partially disposed within the first channel 11. The oil cup 30 has a second channel 31. The piston rod 40 penetrates and is disposed in the second channel 31 and the first channel 11. The piston rod 40 extends through the second channel 31 to extend axially through the oil cup 30 along the axis of reciprocation PA of the piston rod 40. The support seat 20 is disposed surround the piston rod 40. A first gap 12 is defined between the piston rod 40 and the support seat 20. The first gap 12 is in a ring shape in this example. The first gap 12 can extend fully annularly about the piston rod 40, so that the fluid in the first gap 12 surrounds the support seat 20, thereby allowing the fluid to flow through the first channel 11 and the first gap 12. In the example shown, the first gap 12 and the first seal part 50 are sequentially arranged in the direction of the first channel 11 toward the oil cup 30. That is, the first gap 12 is disposed axially between the first seal part 50 and the first channel 11. In the example shown, the first gap 12 is disposed at a downstream end of the first channel 11, and in the direction of the first channel 11 toward the oil cup 30, the first channel 11 and the first gap 12 are in communication.
[0051] In the present exemplary embodiment, the oil cup 30 is used to provide the pump body 1 with a lubricant during operation. The oil cup 30 is connected to the top of the pump body 1 (as shown in FIG. 1) . The piston rod 40 penetrates and is disposed in the second channel 31 of the oil cup 30. During the operation of the pump body 1, the lubricant in the oil cup 30 adheres to the piston rod 40.
[0052] FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of detail A in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 shows an isometric view of first seal part 50 according to an embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, the first seal part 50 includes a body 51, a first annular rib 52, and a second annular rib 53. The first seal part 50 is disposed between the pump body 1 and the piston rod 40. The first seal part 50 is supported by the pump body 1. The first seal part 50 provides a dynamic seal between the static pump body 1 and the dynamic, moving piston rod 40.
[0053] In the example shown, the first seal part 50 is axially and radially overlapped by the pump body 1 at sealing interfaces between the first seal part 50 and the pump body 1. Components can be considered to radially overlap when those components are disposed at common axial locations along an axis. A radial line extending from the axis will extend through each of the radially overlapping components. Components can be considered to axially overlap when those components are disposed at common radial and circumferential locations relative to an axis such that an axial line parallel to the axis extends through the axially overlapping components. In the example shown, fluid flow paths are formed directly radially between portions of the first seal part 50 (e.g., between annular ribs 52, 53) .
[0054] In the example shown, fluid flow paths are formed directly radially between the piston rod 40 and the pump body 1 at locations also radially overlapping with the first seal part 50. For example, a radial line out from the axis of reciprocation of the piston rod 40 will pass first through the piston rod 40, then through the second annular rib 53, then groove 54 in which the fluid is disposed, then through the first annular rib 52, and then into pump body 1.
[0055] In the example shown, fluid flow paths are disposed directly axially between the first seal part 50 and a portion of the pump body engaged by the first seal part 50. Specifically in this example, the second gap 15 is disposed directly axially between the first seal part 50 and the arm 21 and the arm 21 also engages with first annular rib 52.
[0056] In the example shown, the first seal part 50 is disposed between the support seat 20 and the oil cup 30. The first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 are respectively disposed at an end of the body 51 facing away from the oil cup 30. In the example shown, the first and second annular ribs 52, 53 extend axially in a direction towards the first channel 11.
[0057] The second annular rib 53 is located on an inner side of the first annular rib 52. The second annular rib 53 is disposed radially inward of the first annular rib 52 relative to the axis of reciprocation of the piston rod 40. An outer side surface of the first annular rib 52 abuts against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, and an inner side surface of the second annular rib 53 abuts against an outer wall surface of the piston rod 40. In the example shown, the first annular rib 52 is disposed to abut a radially inner surface of the support seat 20 to sealingly engage therewith. An annular groove 54 is defined between the inner side surface of the first annular rib 52 and the outer side surface of the second annular rib 53, and the annular groove 54 is fluidly connected to the first channel 11 through the first gap 12.
[0058] The fluid is capable of flowing through the first channel 11 and the first gap 12 into the annular groove 54. The first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 respectively abut against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40 under the pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove 54. The fluid within the annular groove 54 biases the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 radially away from each other relative to the axis of reciprocation of the piston rod 40. The pressure biases the first annular rib 52 into engagement with static structure of pump body 1 and the pressure biases the second annular rib 53 into engagement with the dynamic, moving structure of the pump rod 40. The pressure biasing enhances sealing engagement, providing better sealing efficiency and inhibiting undesirable leakage.
[0059] It can be understood that the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 of the present application are formed from compliant material configured to flex under pressure. In some examples, the ribs 52, 53 can be formed from an elastic material, so the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 can be deformed under the pressure of the fluid to be pressed against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the piston rod 40, respectively.
[0060] In one embodiment, the body 51, the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 in the present application are an integrated structure. For example, the body 51, first annular rib 52, and second annular rib 53 can be formed as a monolithic structure.
[0061] In the existing technology, the piston rod 40 and the first channel 11 are sealed by a seal collar 71, but the existing seal collar 71 has poor sealing effect. When the pressure of the fluid in the cylinder 10 becomes too high, the fluid is likely to flow out of the seal collar 71. According to the pump body 1 provided in the present exemplary embodiment, the present application improves the sealing structure between the piston rod 40 and the first channel 11, by providing the support seat 20 on the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, and defining the annular mounting groove between the support seat 20 and the oil cup 30. The seal part 50 is disposed in the annular mounting groove. The first annular rib 52 abuts against the support seat 20, causing the support seat 20 to be capable of providing the first annular rib 52 with a supporting force in an axial direction of the pump body 1. The support seat 20 also defines a portion of the pump body 1 that the first annular rib 52 can axially press against and seal against. In some examples, the first annular rib 52 provides both an axial sealing interface (i.e., between axially oriented surfaces) and a radial sealing interface (i.e., between radially oriented surfaces) relative to the reciprocation axis of the piston rod 40. The seal between the first annular rib 52 and the pump body 1 can be both axial and radial, though it is understood that not all examples are so limited.
[0062] The body 51, the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 enclose to form the annular groove 54, and the opening of the annular groove 54 faces away from the oil cup 30 and faces the outlet end 13. The fluid enters the first channel 11 through the inlet end 14 and then enters the annular groove 54 through the first gap 12. Since the fluid will have a certain pressure when flowing in the first channel 11, the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove 54 will act on the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53, respectively, so as to apply a radially outward pressure to the first annular rib 52 and a radially inward pressure to the second annular rib 53, thereby causing the first annular rib 52 to deform radially outward to press against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and causing the second annular rib 53 to deform radially inward to press against the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40. Thus, as the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove 54 increases, the degree of close fit between the annular rib 52 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, as well as between the second annular rib 53 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40, becomes higher, thereby improving the sealing effect between the piston rod 40 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, and preventing the fluid in the first channel 11 from flowing out through the gap between the first seal part 50 and the piston rod 40. Compared with the situation in the existing technology where the fluid can flow out from the seal collar 71 when the pressure of the fluid in the cylinder body 10 is too high, the present application can always maintain a good sealing performance when the pressure of the fluid is relatively high. In the example shown, the increase in fluid pressure that can lead to leakage actually increases the sealing effect of the first seal part 50 on the static pump body 1 and the dynamic piston rod 40.
[0063] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the degree of close fit between the first annular rib 52 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, as well as between the second annular rib 53 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40, determines the degree of close fit between the first annular rib 52 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the sealing performance between the second annular rib 53 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40.
[0064] In some examples, referring to FIG. 3, the first annular rib 52 abuts against the support seat 20, and a second gap 15 is provided between the second annular rib 53 and the support seat 20. The second gap 15 is fluidly connected to the first gap 12 and the annular groove 54, respectively, so that the fluid can enter the annular groove 54 through the first gap 12 and the second gap 15 in sequence after passing through the first channel 11. For example, the support seat 20 can be an annular seat body that is disposed to surround the piston rod 40. The support seat 20 has two opposite side surfaces in the axial direction. The side surface of the support seat 20 facing the oil cup 30 abuts against the first annular rib 52, and a second gap 15 is formed between the side surface of the support seat 20 facing the oil cup 30 and the second annular rib 53. In the example shown, the first annular rib 52 is seated in a notch formed between a radially extending arm 21 of the support seal 20 and an axially extending leg 23 of the support seat 20. The arm 21 axially overlaps with the annular groove 24. The arm 21 fully axially covers an opening of the annular groove 54 that is oriented in the upstream direction AD1. Such a configuration can facilitate pressurization of and maintenance of pressure in annular groove 54.
[0065] In the example shown, the first gap 12 and the second gap 15 are narrower (orthogonal to the flow direction) than the annular groove 54. In this example, a radial width of the annular groove 54 is greater than a radial width of the first gap 12 (through which the fluid flows axially) . In this example, the radial width of the annular groove 54 is greater than an axial width of the second gap 15 (through which the fluid flows radially) . Such a configuration provides a fluid choke between the first fluid channel 11 and the annular groove 54. The narrower first gap 12 and second gap 15 can restrict fluid flow between annular groove 54 and the first fluid channel 11 such that pressure releases slower from annular groove 54 than any pressure drop experienced in fluid channel 11 during reciprocation of piston rod 40. Such a configuration can maintain the desired sealing pressure in the annular groove 54 to enhance sealing between piston rod 40 and the pump body 1 during reciprocation of piston 40 in both the upstream and downstream directions AD1, AD2. Such a configuration can also prevent a sudden change in pressure in channel 11 from pulling the arms 52, 53 radially inward by isolating the annular groove 54 from sudden pressure changes.
[0066] FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of a first seal part according to an embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, in the embodiment of the present application, the distance between the support seat 20 and the body 51 is adapted to the length of the first annular rib 52 in the axial direction of the pump body 1, and the length of the first annular rib 52 in the axial direction of the pump body 1 is greater than the length of the second annular rib 53 in the axial direction of the pump body 1. With such a configuration, on the one hand, the second gap 15 can be formed between the second annular rib 53 and the support seat 20, and the fluid can enter the annular groove 54 through the second gap 15. On the other hand, the first annular rib 52 can be made to abut against the support seat 20, such as within the notch between the radial arm and the axial leg, thereby enabling the support seat 20 to provide support and fixation for the first seal part 50 in the axial direction of the pump body 1.
[0067] Further, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the length of the first annular rib 52 in the axial direction of the pump body 1 is slightly larger than the distance between the support seat 20 and the body 51. With such a configuration, the first annular rib 52 can be better pressed against the support seat 20 through its elastic deformation ability, thereby improving the sealing effect between the first annular rib 52 and the support seat 20. The first annular rib 52 and second annular rib 53 are configured such that the first annular rib 52 is longer than the second annular rib 53 by a distance such that the gap 15 is formed when the first annular rib 52 is axially compressed against the support seat 20. Such a configuration ensures that the annular groove 54 is fluidly connected to channel 11 during operation of the pump.
[0068] In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, in the radial direction of the pump body 1, the dimension of the body 51 is D1, and the dimension of the first annular rib 52 is D2. Since the first annular rib 52 abuts against the support seat 20 to support the first seal part 50 in the axial direction of the pump body 1, when D2 ≥ D1 / 2 is satisfied, the dimension of the first annular rib 52 in the radial direction is larger, enabling the first annular rib 52 to withstand a larger load, thereby improving the support effect between the first seal part 50 and the support seat 20.
[0069] In the example shown, the radial width of the first gap 12 is smaller than the radial width of the annular groove 54. Such a difference can slow fluid flow out of the annular groove 54, thereby providing enhancing sealing during reciprocation of the piston rod 40 in both the upstream and downstream axial directions AD1, AD2.
[0070] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the pump body 1 further includes an elastic member 60 disposed within the annular groove 54. The elastic member 60 abuts against the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53, respectively. The present application can provide pressure for the first annular rib 52 to closely fit the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the second annular rib 53 to closely fit the piston rod 40 by providing the elastic member 60, so that the degree of close fit between the first annular rib 52 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, as well as between the second annular rib 53 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40, becomes higher. It can be understood that the elastic member 60 is always in a compressed state in the annular groove 54, so that the elastic member 60 can continuously apply pressure to the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 respectively against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the piston rod 40.
[0071] In one example, the elastic member 60 is any structure capable of expansion and contraction. For example, the elastic member 60 can be one or more springs. In another example, the elastic member 60 can also be a rubber block or a silicone block, etc., which can be deformed and can continuously apply pressure to the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the piston rod 40, respectively. In some examples, first seal part 50 can include an array of the elastic members 60 disposed about the axis of reciprocation. It is understood that elastic member 60 can be in contact with both the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 and can exert outward biasing forces on both the first and second annular ribs 52, 53. It is understood that various examples of the first seal part 50 can include a groove 54 that is not fluidly connected to pressure but that instead includes one or more elastic members 60; the first seal part 50 can include a groove 54 that is fluidly connected to pressure but does not include an elastic member 60; or the first seal part 50 can include a groove 54 fluidly connected to pressure and one or more elastic members 60.
[0072] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the first seal part 50 further includes at least one first seal strip 55. The first seal strips 55 are disposed at intervals on the inner side surface of the second annular rib 53. The first seal strips 55 are disposed surround the piston rod 40 and abut against the piston rod 40. The provision of the first seal strips 55 can improve the sealing effect between the piston rod 40 and the second annular rib 53.
[0073] In the example shown, a small space is formed between two adjacent first seal strips 55 in the axial direction of the pump body 1, which can provide a certain buffering effect for the fluid and prevent the fluid from directly flowing out of the pump body 1 from any gap between the second annular rib 53 and the piston rod 40, such as in the event that the second annular rib 53 fails. Furthermore, the provision of the first seal strips 55 can further ensure that if one of the first seal strips 55 fails, the other first seal strips 55 can still achieve a sealing effect, thereby ensuring the overall sealing performance of the system and providing longer effective operating life.
[0074] It should be noted that the inner side surface of the second annular rib 53 refers to the inner side surface of the second annular rib 53 in the radial direction of the pump body 1, that is, the side surface of the second annular rib 53 facing the piston rod 40.
[0075] In some examples, first seal part 50 further includes at least one second seal strip 56. The second seal strips 56 are disposed at intervals on the outer side surface of the first annular rib 52. The plurality of second seal strips 56 abut against the inner wall surface of the portion of the pump body 1 defining the first channel 11. The provision of the second seal strips 56 can improve the sealing effect between the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the first annular rib 52. A small space is formed between two adjacent second seal strips 56 in the axial direction of the pump body 1, which can provide a certain buffering effect for the fluid, thereby preventing the fluid from flowing out of the pump body 1 directly from the gap between the first annular rib 52 and a side wall of the first channel 11 in the event that the first annular rib 52 fails. Furthermore, the provision of the plurality of second seal strips 56 can also provide backup sealing in the event that one of the second seal strips 56 fail, the other second seal strips 56 can still achieve the sealing effect, thereby ensuring the overall sealing performance of the system.
[0076] It should be noted that the outer side surface of the second annular rib 53 refers to the outer side surface of the second annular rib 53 in the radial direction of the pump body 1, that is, the side surface of the second annular rib 53 facing the side wall of the first channel 11.
[0077] In one example, referring to FIGS. 3, 6 and 7, a second seal part 70 forms a portion of an overall seal assembly between the pump body 1 and the piston rod 40. The second seal part 70 is disposed between the body 51 and the oil cup 30, and includes a plurality of seal collars 71. In the axial direction of the pump body 1, the plurality of seal collars 71 are sequentially disposed between the oil cup 30 and the body 51. The inner side of the seal collar 71 abuts against the piston rod 40, and the outer side of the seal collar 71 abuts against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, so that the seal collar 71 can play a sealing role between the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the piston rod 40. The seal collar 71 axially closest to the oil cup 30 is supported by a block 80, which block 80 abuts against the oil cup 30. The seal collar 71 axially furthest from oil cup 30 abuts against the body 51. The plurality of seal collars 71 fill the space between the body 51 and the oil cup 30. The seal collars 71 of the plurality of seal collars 71 at both ends of the pump body 1 in the axial direction respectively abut against the body 51 and the oil cup 30, so that the second seal part 70 can, on the one hand, apply pressure in the axial direction through the body 51 to further press the first annular rib 52 against the support seat 20, and on the other hand, the second seal part 70 can also serve as a seal between the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the piston rod 40. This configuration ensures that even if the sealing effect of the first seal part 50 is lost, the plurality of seal collars 71 can still provide a sealing effect, giving the pump body 1 of the present application a dual-sealing effect.
[0078] It should be pointed out that the outer side of the seal collar 71 refers to the outer side surface of the seal collar 71 in the radial direction of the pump body 1, and the inner side of the seal collar 71 refers to the inner side surface of the seal collar 71 in the radial direction of the pump body 1. One of the seal collars 71 at one end away from the support seat 20 refers to the seal collar 71 that is farthest from the support seat 20 among the plurality of seal collars 71 that overlap in the axial direction of the pump body 1, and the seal collar 71 at the end distal to the oil cup 30 among the plurality of seal collars 71 refers to the seal collar 71 that is farthest from the oil cup 30 among the plurality of seal collars 71 that overlap in the axial direction of the pump body 1.
[0079] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7, the seal collar 71 is a V-shaped seal collar 71 or a U-shaped seal collar 71. An opening of the seal collar 71 faces the support seat 20. The seal collar 71 includes a concave side that is oriented towards the first seal part 50 and a convex side that is oriented away from the first seal part 50.
[0080] In some examples, the seal collar 71 includes a first seal arm 71a and a second seal arm 71b. The first seal arm 71a is located on the inner side of the seal collar 71 along the radial direction of the pump body 1, and the second seal arm 71b is located on the outer side of the seal collar 71 along the radial direction of the pump body 1. An opening facing the support seat 20 is formed between the first seal arm 71a and the second seal arm 71b. When the fluid enters the first channel 11 and enters the annular groove 54 through the first gap 12, the fluid will have a certain pressure. The pressure of the fluid in the annular groove 54 will act on the body 51, the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53, respectively. The body 51 moves toward the oil cup 30 under the pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove 54, so as to open the opening of the seal collar 71 at the end distal to the oil cup 30 among the plurality of seal collars 71, so that the first seal arm 71a at least partially closely fits the piston rod 40 and the second seal arm 71b at least partially closely fits the inner wall surface of the first channel 11. Thus, on the one hand, the fluid entering the annular groove 54 can form a radially outward pressure on the first annular rib 52 and a radially inward pressure on the second annular rib 53, thereby pressing the first annular rib 52 against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and pressing the second annular rib 53 against the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40. On the other hand, the fluid entering the annular groove 54 enables the first seal arm 71a to at least partially closely fitted to the piston rod 40 and the second seal arm 71b to at least partially closely fitted to the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, thereby further improving the sealing effect between the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 in the present application.
[0081] In some examples, a restrictor block 80 abuts against the piston rod 40, the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and the oil cup 30, respectively. A clamping groove 81 adapted to the seal collar 71 is provided at one end of the restrictor block 80 facing the support seat 20. The seal collar 71 at the end distal to the support seat 20 (i.e., axially closest to the oil cup 30) among the plurality of seal collars 71 is clamped within the clamping groove 81, thus effecting the role of limiting the end of the second seal part 70 distal to the support seat 20.
[0082] It should be noted that the restrictor block 80 of the present application is in a ring shape, and the restrictor block 80 is disposed surround the piston rod 40. Secondly, the clamping groove 81 is also in a ring shape, so that the seal collar 71 can be embedded in the clamping groove 81. It is understood, however, that not all examples are so limited.
[0083] In one example, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the first seal part 50 further includes a restrictor strip 57. The restrictor strip 57 is disposed at one end of the body 51 facing the oil cup 30, and at least a portion of the restrictor strip 57 is clamped in the opening of the seal collar 71 at the end distal to the oil cup 30 among the plurality of seal collars 71, so as to limit the first seal part 50 and the second seal part 70. The restrictor strip 57 is formed as an annular projection in the example shown. The restrictor strip 57 is disposed at an opposite axial end of first seal part 50 from the first and second annular ribs 52, 53. The restrictor strip 57 extends into the concave portion of a seal collar 71 such that the seal collar 71 is seated on the first seal part 50.
[0084] It should be noted that the restrictor strip 57 of the present application is in a ring shape, and the restrictor strip 57 is disposed surround the piston rod 40.
[0085] Further, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the opening of the seal collar 71 has a first side wall 711 and a second side wall 712, which intersect. The restrictor strip 57 abuts against the first side wall 711 and the second side wall 712, respectively. The restrictor strip 57 at least partially abuts against the first side wall 711 and the second side wall 712, so that when the body 51 moves toward the oil cup 30 under the pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove 54, the restrictor strip 57 pushes the first seal arm 71a and the second seal arm 71b, so that the first seal arm 71a can be radially biased inwardly under the pressure of the restrictor strip 57 to closely fit the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40 and the second seal arm 71b can be radially biased outwardly under the pressure of the restrictor strip 57 to closely fit the inner wall surface of the first channel 11.
[0086] Further, referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the restrictor strip 57 has a first abutment surface 571 and a second abutment surface 572. The first abutment surface 571 is closely fitted with the first side wall 711, and the second abutment surface 572 is closely fitted with the second side wall 712. This configuration enables the restrictor strip 57 to be firmly clamped in the opening of the seal collar 71, thereby preventing the seal collar 71 and the body 51 from being misaligned during the movement of the body 51 in the axial direction of the pump body 1.
[0087] The seal collar 71 has, at an end facing the oil cup 30, a third side wall and a fourth side wall that intersect. The third side wall and the fourth side wall of the seal collar 71 at one end close to the support seat 20 of two adjacent seal collars 71 are closely fitted with the first side wall 711 and the second side wall 712 of the adjacent seal collar 71 away from the support seat 20, respectively, so that when the body 51 moves toward the oil cup 30 under the pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove 54, the first seal arms 71a of the plurality of seal collars 71 are pushed to closely fit the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40 and the second seal arms 71b are pushed to closely fit the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, thereby enabling the plurality of seal collars 71 to achieve multiple sealing effects.
[0088] In one example, referring to FIG. 3, the pump body 1 further includes a ceramic sleeve 90 sleeved on the outer side of the piston rod 40. The provision of the ceramic sleeve 90 can improve the corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the piston rod 40. It is understood, however, that not all examples are so limited. It is further understood that the first seal part 50 and a seal assembly including the first seal part 50 can be considered to engage with and seal against the piston rod 40 when engaging the reciprocating component (e.g., when engaging the rod, a sleeve, a coating, etc. ) .
[0089] Further, referring to FIG. 3, an annular groove body is opened on the side of the piston rod 40, and the ceramic sleeve 90 is sleeved in the annular groove to prevent the ceramic sleeve 90 from protruding from the side of the piston rod 40, thereby preventing the piston rod 40 from colliding with other components in the pump body 1 during the reciprocating movement in the axial direction of the pump body 1.
[0090] FIG. 8 shows an exploded isometric view of a mounting part 42 and a second seal ring 110. FIG. 9 shows an exploded isometric view of a mounting seat 120 and a first seal ring 100. Referring to FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the pump body 1 further includes a first seal ring 100 and a second seal ring 110. The first seal ring 100 surrounds the piston rod 40 and is disposed in the first channel 11. The second seal ring 110 is sleeved on the outside of the piston rod 40. The cylinder body 10 has an outlet end 13 and an inlet end 14, which are connected to the first channel 11, respectively.
[0091] The inlet port 14 is located at the bottom of the cylinder body 10, and the outlet port 13 is located at the middle of the cylinder body 10, though it is understood that not all examples are so limited.
[0092] The pump body 1 has a circulating state and a sealed state. When the pump body 1 is in the circulating state, the piston rod 40 is movable in the axial direction of the pump body 1, causing the second seal ring 110 and the first seal ring 100 to abut against each other, so that the pump body 1 can be switched from the circulating state to the sealed state. When the pump body 1 is in the circulating state, the inlet end 14 is communicated with the outlet end 13 through the first channel 11. When the pump body 1 is in the sealed state, the first seal ring 100 and the second seal ring 110 abut against each other to isolate the first channel 11, thereby isolating the outlet end 13 from the inlet end 14.
[0093] In one example, referring to FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, a first annular mating surface 101 is provided on the side of the first seal ring 100 facing in the upstream axial direction AD1, and a second annular mating surface 111 is provided on the side of the second seal ring 110 facing in the downstream axial direction AD2. In the sealed state, the first annular mating surface 101 and the second annular mating surface 111 are closely fitted with each other. The embodiment of the present application can increase the sealing effect between the first seal ring 100 and the second seal ring 110 by the close fit between surfaces.
[0094] The first seal ring 100 and the second seal ring 110 can be formed from hardened material, such as metal among other options. In some examples, the first seal ring 100 can be made of tungsten steel material, and / or the second seal ring 110 can be made of tungsten steel material. The first seal ring 100 and the second seal ring 110 are made of tungsten steel, which enables them to have better wear resistance and corrosion resistance, thereby extending their service life.
[0095] The piston rod 40 is usually made of materials such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which are difficult to be welded and fixed to the second seal ring 110. In order to solve the above problem, in the embodiment of the present application, the piston rod 40 includes a rod body 41 and a mounting part 42, the rod body 41 is connected to the mounting part 42, a first annular step 421 is provided on an axial end of the mounting part 42 facing in the downstream direction AD2. It is understood that the mounting part 42 can be formed separately from or monolithically with the rod body 41. In the example shown in FIG 8, the mounting part 42 includes a central bore, which can receive a portion of the rod body 41 to connect the mounting part 42 and rod body 41. For example, the mounting part 42 and rod body 41 can be connected by interfaced threading, among other options. In other examples, the mounting part 42 can be monolithic with the rod body 41 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 8) .
[0096] The second seal ring 110 can be clamped in the first annular step 421. With such a configuration, the second seal ring 110 can be fixed to the mounting part 42 by clamping the second seal ring 110 in the first annular step 421. In some examples, the second seal ring 110 can be clamped on the mounting part 42 by a support ring 112.
[0097] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the first annular step 421 includes: a first mounting surface 4211 and a second mounting surface 4212. The second seal ring 110 is closely fitted with the first mounting surface 4211 and the second mounting surface 4212, respectively. The first mounting surface 4211 extends in the axial direction of the pump body 1. A first annular clearance groove 4213 is provided on the first mounting surface 4211 at a position corresponding to the second seal ring 110. In the embodiment of the present application, the second seal ring 110 generates external stress during the abutment process with the first seal ring 100, thus causing deformation of the second seal ring 110 under the action of external load. The present application provides the second seal ring 110 with a deformation space inward along the radial direction of the pump body 1 by providing the first annular clearance groove 4213 on the first mounting surface 4211, so that the second seal ring 110 can be deformed inward along the radial direction of the pump body 1 to relieve the external stress, thereby avoiding the second seal ring 110 from breaking due to the action of the external stress.
[0098] It can be understood that, since the second seal ring 110 is not limited in a radially outward direction, the second seal ring 110 of the present application only needs to solve the radially inward deformation.
[0099] Further, since the first mounting surface 4211 and the second mounting surface 4212 are perpendicular to each other, the two side surfaces of the second seal ring 110 that are closely fitted with the first mounting surface 4211 and the second mounting surface 4212 respectively are perpendicular to each other and have a corner, so stress concentration is likely to occur. If there is not enough space for the corner to deform radially inward, cracks may easily occur at the corner, and further cause material yield or even fracture at the corner. In order to solve the above problem, the first annular clearance groove 4213 of the present application is disposed at a position where the first mounting surface 4211 is adjacent to the second mounting surface 4212, that is, at a position corresponding to the corner, so as to provide sufficient space for the corner to deform radially inward.
[0100] In one example, referring to FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, a mounting seat 120 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the first channel 11 and is disposed surround the piston rod 40, a second annular step 121 is disposed on the inner side of the mounting seat 120, and the first seal ring 100 is clamped in the second annular step 121. With such a configuration, the present application can achieve fixation between the first seal ring 100 and the mounting seat 120 by clamping the first seal ring 100 in the second annular step 121.
[0101] The second annular step 121 can include a third mounting surface 1212 and a fourth mounting surface 1213. The first seal ring 100 is closely fitted with the third mounting surface 1212 and the fourth mounting surface 1213, respectively. The third mounting surface 1212 extends in the axial direction of the pump body 1. The third mounting surface 1212 is provided with a second annular clearance groove 1211 at a position corresponding to the first seal ring 100. In the embodiment of the present application, the first seal ring 100 generates external stress during the abutment process with the second seal ring 110, thus causing deformation of the first seal ring 100 under the action of external load. The present application provides the first seal ring 100 with a deformation space outward in the radial direction of the pump body 1 by providing the second annular clearance groove 1211 on the third mounting surface 1212, so that the first seal ring 100 can deform outward in the radial direction of the pump body 1 to relieve the external stress, thereby avoiding the first seal ring 100 from breaking due to the action of the external stress.
[0102] It can be understood that since the first seal ring 100 is not limited in a radially inward direction, the first seal ring 100 of the present application only needs to solve the radially outward deformation.
[0103] Furthermore, since the third mounting surface 1212 and the fourth mounting surface 1213 are perpendicular to each other, the two side surfaces of the first seal ring 100 that are closely fitted with the third mounting surface 1212 and the fourth mounting surface 1213 respectively are perpendicular to each other and have a corner, so stress concentration is likely to occur. If there is not enough space for the corner position to deform radially outward, it is easy to cause cracks at the corner, and then cause material yield or even fracture at the corner. In order to solve the above problem, the second annular clearance groove 1211 of the present application is disposed at a position where the third mounting surface 1212 is adjacent to the fourth mounting surface 1213, that is, at a position corresponding to the corner, so as to provide sufficient space for the corner to deform radially outward.
[0104] In another aspect of the present application, it is further provided a reciprocating piston pump, which includes a pump body 1, a piston rod 40, and a first seal part 50.
[0105] The pump body 1 at least partially defines a first channel 11 for flow of a fluid between a pump inlet and a pump outlet.
[0106] The piston rod 40 is at least partially disposed within the pump body 1, the piston rod 40 is configured to reciprocate along an axis to pump the fluid.
[0107] The first seal part 50 is disposed around the piston rod 40 and between the piston rod 40 and the pump body 1. Specifically, the first seal part 50 can include a seal body 51, a first rib 52, and a second rib 53. The first rib 51 extends axially from the seal body 51 and towards the first channel 11. The second rib 53 extends axially from the seal body 51 and towards the first channel 11, the second rib 53 is disposed radially inward of the first rib 52 and spaced from the first rib 52 by an annular groove 54.
[0108] In an embodiment shown, the annular groove 54 is fluidly connected to the first channel 11 such that pressurized fluid from the first channel 11 biases the first rib 52 radially outward into sealing contact with the pump body 1, thereby improving the sealing efficiency, and avoiding the leakage of the fluid between the first rib 52 and the inner wall of the pump body 1. The annular groove 54 is fluidly connected to the first channel 11 such that pressurized fluid from the first channel 11 biases the second rib 53 radially inward into sealing contact with the piston rod 40, thereby improving the sealing efficiency, and avoiding the leakage of the fluid between the second rib 53 and the outer wall of the piston rod 40.
[0109] In some examples, the first rib 52, the annular groove 54, and the second rib 53 axially overlap with a portion of the pump body axially supporting the first seal part 50, so that the portion of the pump body 1 used for axially supporting the first sealing part 50 plays a supporting role for the first sealing part 50. Exemplarily, the portion of the pump body 1 used for axially supporting the first sealing part is the support seat 20.
[0110] In some examples, the first rib 52 has a first axial length, the second rib 53 has a second axial length, and the first axial length is greater than the second axial length. That is, a second gap 15 is defined between the second rib 53 and the support seat 20. The fluid in the second gap 15 is connected to the fluid in the first gap 12 and the fluid in the annular groove 54, respectively, so that the fluid can enter the annular groove 54 through the first gap 12 and the second gap 15 in sequence after passing through the first channel 11.
[0111] In some examples, the first rib 52 has the first axial length in a non-compressed state, the first rib 52 has a third axial length in a compressed state, and the third axial length is greater than the second axial length. That is, the first rib 52 abuts against the support seat 20 in either a compressed state and a non-compressed state, so that a second gap 15 is always defined between the second rib 53 and the support seat 20.
[0112] In some examples, the pump body 1 includes a cylinder body 10 and a support seat 20 connected to the cylinder body 10. The first seal part 50 is supported by the support seat 20.
[0113] In some examples, the support seat 20 includes an arm 21 that extends annularly around the piston rod 40 and axially overlaps with the first seal part 50, so that the radially extending arm 21 plays a supporting role for the first sealing part 50. A first gap 12 is formed between a distal end of the arm 21 and the piston rod 40.
[0114] In some examples, a radial width of the first gap 12 is less than a radial width of the annular groove 54.
[0115] In some examples, a second gap 15 is formed axially between the arm 21 and the second rib 53, and an axial width of the second gap 15 is less than a radial width of the annular groove 54.
[0116] In some examples, a radial width of the first gap 12 is less than the radial width of the annular groove 54. In this configuration, a fluid throttling device is provided between the first passage 11 and the annular groove 54. The narrower first gap 12 and the second gap 15 can restrict the fluid flow between the annular groove 54 and the first passage 11, so that during the reciprocating motion of the piston rod 40, the pressure in the annular groove 54 is released more slowly than any pressure drop experienced in the first passage 11. Such a configuration can maintain the required sealing pressure in the annular groove 54, thereby enhancing the sealing effect between the piston rod 40 and the pump body 1 during the reciprocating motion of the piston rod 40 in the upstream and downstream directions (AD1 and AD2) . Such a configuration can also prevent the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 from being pulled radially inward by sudden changes in pressure in the first passage 11 by isolating the annular groove 54 from sudden changes in pressure.
[0117] The present disclosure provides a pump and a reciprocating piston pump, which improves the sealing structure between the piston rod 40 and the first channel 11. In the present disclosure, the support seat 20 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, and an annular mounting groove is defined between the support seat 20 and a support, such as an oil cup 30. In the some examples, the first seal part 50 is disposed in the annular mounting groove, and the first annular rib 52 abuts against the support seat 20, so that the support seat 20 can provide the first annular rib 52 with a supporting force in the axial direction of the pump body 1. The body 51, the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53 enclose to form an annular groove 54, and the opening of the annular groove 54 faces away from the support so that the fluid enters the first channel 11 through the inlet end 14 and then enters the annular groove 54 through the first gap 12. Since there will be a certain pressure when the fluid flows in the first channel 11, the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove 54 will act on the first annular rib 52 and the second annular rib 53, respectively, so as to apply radially outward pressure to the first annular rib 52 and radially inward pressure to the second annular rib 53, thereby causing the first annular rib 52 to deform radially outward to be pressed against the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, and causing the second annular rib 53 to deform radially inward to be pressed against the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40. As a result, when the pressure of the fluid in the annular groove 54 increases, the degree of close fit between the first annular rib 52 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, as well as between the second annular rib 53 and the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40, is higher, thereby achieving a better sealing effect between the outer wall surface of the piston rod 40 and the inner wall surface of the first channel 11, thereby preventing the fluid in the first channel 11 from flowing out through the gap between the first seal part 50 and the piston rod 40. Compared with the situation in the related art where the pressure of the fluid in the cylinder body 10 is too large and easily causes the fluid to flow out from the seal collar 71, the present application can always maintain a better sealing performance when the pressure of the fluid is relatively large.
[0118] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the terms "center" , "longitudinal" , "lateral" , "length" , "width" , "thickness" , "up" , "down" , "front" , "back" , "left" , "right" , "vertical" , "horizontal" , "top" , "bottom" , "inside" , "outside" , "clockwise" , "counterclockwise" , "axial" , "radial" , "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred apparatus or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0119] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, “a plurality of” means two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0120] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "mounted" , "connected with" , "connected" , "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For a person of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0121] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “on” or “under” a second feature can include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being “over” , “above” and “beyond” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being “under” , “below” and “beneath” a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a smaller horizontal height than the second feature.
[0122] Components can be considered to radially overlap when those components are disposed at common axial locations along an axis and such that a line extending radially from the axis will extend through each of the radially overlapping components. Components can be considered to axially overlap when those components are disposed at common radial and circumferential locations relative to an axis such that an axial line parallel to the axis extends through each of the axially overlapping components. Components can be considered to circumferentially overlap when aligned about the axis at a common radial distance from the axis such that a circle centered on the axis passes through each of the circumferentially overlapping components.
[0123] The above disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for implementing different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components of specific examples and their arrangements are described above. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various implementations and / or their arrangements discussed.
[0124] The above only describes specific implementations of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily conceive of various changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be encompassed in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1.A pump, comprising:a cylinder body having a first channel for flow of a fluid;a support seat disposed on an inner wall surface of the first channel;an oil cup at least partially disposed within the first channel, the oil cup having a second channel;a piston rod penetrating and disposed in the second channel and the first channel, a first gap being defined between the piston rod and the support seat;a first seal part comprising a body, a first annular rib and a second annular rib; the first seal part being disposed between the support seat and the oil cup; the first annular rib and the second annular rib being respectively disposed at an end of the body facing away from the oil cup, and the second annular rib being located on an inner side of the first annular rib; an outer side surface of the first annular rib abutting against the inner wall surface of the first channel, an inner side surface of the second annular rib abutting against an outer wall surface of the piston rod, an annular groove being defined between an inner side surface of the first annular rib and an outer side surface of the second annular rib, and the annular groove being connected with the first channel through the first gap;wherein the fluid is capable of flowing through the first channel and the first gap into the annular groove, and the second annular rib abuts against the outer wall surface of the piston rod under a pressure of the fluid entering the annular groove.2.The pump according to claim 1, wherein the first annular rib abuts against the support seat, a second gap is provided between the second annular rib and the support seat, and the second gap is fluidly connected with the first gap and the annular groove, respectively.3.The pump according to claim 1, wherein in a radial direction of the pump, a dimension of the body is D1, and a dimension of the first annular rib is D2, where D2 ≥ D1 / 2.4.The pump according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic member, the elastic member being disposed within the annular groove, and the elastic member abutting against the first annular rib and the second annular rib, respectively.5.The pump according to claim 1, wherein the first seal part further comprises a plurality of first seal strips, the plurality of first seal strips are disposed at intervals on the inner side surface of the second annular rib in an axial direction of the pump, and the plurality of the first seal strips are disposed to surround the piston rod and abut against the piston rod.6.The pump according to claim 1, wherein the first seal part further comprises a plurality of second seal strips, the plurality of second seal strips are disposed at intervals on the outer side surface of the first annular rib in an axial direction of the pump, and the plurality of second seal strips abut against the inner wall surface of the first channel.7.The pump according to claim 1, further comprising a second seal part, the second seal part comprising a plurality of seal collars in an axial direction of the pump, the plurality of seal collars being sequentially disposed between the oil cup and the body, an inner side of the seal collar abutting against the piston rod, and an outer side of the seal collar abutting against the inner wall surface of the first channel; wherein a seal collar at an end distal to the oil cup among the plurality of seal collars abuts against the body.8.The pump according to claim 7, wherein the seal collar is a V-shaped seal collar or a U-shaped seal collar, and an opening of the seal collar faces the support seat.9.The pump according to claim 8, further comprising a restrictor block, the restrictor block abutting against the piston rod, the inner wall surface of the first channel, and the oil cup, respectively, a clamping groove adapted to the seal collar being provided at an end of the restrictor block facing the support seat, and a seal collar at an end distal to the support seat among the plurality of seal collars being clamped within the clamping groove.10.The pump according to claim 8, wherein the first seal part further comprises a restrictor strip; the restrictor strip being disposed at an end of the body facing the oil cup; at least a portion of the restrictor strip being clamped in the opening of the seal collar at an end distal to the oil cup among the plurality of seal collars.11.The pump according to claim 10, wherein the opening of the seal collar has a first side wall and a second side wall that intersect, and the restrictor strip abuts against the first side wall and the second side wall, respectively.12.The pump according to claim 11, wherein the restrictor strip has a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface, the first abutting surface is fitted closely with the first side wall, and the second abutting surface is fitted closely with the second side wall.13.The pump according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a ceramic sleeve, the ceramic sleeve being sleeved on the outer side of the piston rod.14.The pump according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a first seal ring and a second seal ring, the first seal ring surrounding the piston rod and being disposed within the first channel, and the second seal ring being sleeved on the outer side of the piston rod; the cylinder body having an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end and the inlet end being respectively connected to the first channel;wherein the pump has a circulating state and a sealed state, in a case where the pump is in the circulating state, the piston rod is capable of moving in an axial direction of the pump, causing the second seal ring to abut against the first seal ring, resulting in the pump transitioning from the circulating state to the sealed state.15.The pump according to claim 14, wherein a first annular mating surface is provided on a side of the first seal ring facing away from the support seat, and a second annular mating surface is provided on a side of the second seal ring facing the support seat, and in the sealed state, the first annular mating surface and the second annular mating surface are closely fitted with each other.16.The pump according to claim 14, wherein the first seal ring is made of tungsten steel material, and / or the second seal ring is made of tungsten steel material.17.The pump according to claim 14, wherein the piston rod comprises a rod body and a mounting part, the rod body being connected to the mounting part, a first annular step being provided on a side of the mounting part facing the support seat, and the second seal ring being clamped within the first annular step.18.The pump according to claim 14, wherein the first annular step comprises a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, the second seal ring is fitted closely with the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface, respectively, the first mounting surface extends in the axial direction of the pump, and a first annular clearance groove is provided on the first mounting surface at a position corresponding to the second seal ring.19.A reciprocating piston pump comprising:a pump body at least partially defining a first channel for flow of a fluid between a pump inlet and a pump outlet;a piston rod at least partially disposed within the pump body, the piston rod configured to reciprocate along an axis to pump the fluid;a first seal part disposed around the piston rod and between the piston rod and the pump body, the first seal part comprising:a seal body;a first rib extending axially from the seal body and towards the first channel;a second rib extending axially from the seal body and towards the first channel, the second rib disposed radially inward of the first rib and spaced from the first rib by an annular groove;wherein the annular groove is fluidly connected to the first channel such that pressurized fluid from the first channel biases the first rib radially outward into sealing contact with the pump body and biases the second rib radially inward into sealing contact with the piston rod.20.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 19, wherein the first rib, the annular groove, and the second rib axially overlap with a portion of the pump body axially supporting the first seal part.21.The reciprocating piston pump of any one of claims 19 and 20, wherein the first rib has a first axial length, the second rib has a second axial length, and the first axial length is greater than the second axial length.22.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 21, wherein the first rib has the first axial length in a non-compressed state, the first rib has a third axial length in a compressed state, and the third axial length is greater than the second axial length.23.The reciprocating piston pump of any one of claims 19–22, wherein the pump body includes a cylinder body and a support seat connected to the cylinder body, wherein the first seal part is supported by the support seat.24.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 23, wherein the support seat includes an arm that extends annularly around the piston rod and axially overlaps with the first seal part, wherein a first gap is formed between a distal end of the arm and the piston rod.25.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 24, wherein a radial width of the first gap is less than a radial width of the annular groove.26.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 24, wherein a second gap is formed axially between the arm and the second rib, and wherein an axial width of the second gap is less than a radial width of the annular groove.27.The reciprocating piston pump of claim 26, wherein a radial width of the first gap is less than the radial width of the annular groove.