One-Touch Pipe Connection with Integrated Sealing Cap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pipe connection methods require manual insertion and removal of rubber rings and fastening members for each connection and disconnection, leading to inefficiencies, increased time, and risk of part loss.
Innovation Solution
A one-touch pipe connection device featuring a socket main body with pipe fitting portions, a sealing member, and a cap portion that induces flexural deformation of the sealing member for secure sealing without manual handling of separate parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rubber ring with inner diameter smaller than pipe outer diameter is used to increase sealing force, then sealing performance is improved, but manual insertion and removal of the rubber ring is required for each connection and disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the rubber ring (sealing member) and fastening member into a single integrated component. The rubber ring is positioned within the fastening member structure, allowing both sealing and fastening functions to be achieved through a single component that remains attached during connection and disconnection operations, eliminating the need for separate manual handling of the rubber ring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the connection device into distinct functional components: the socket main body portion with pipe fitting portions, the integrated sealing and fastening member, and the cap portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while working together as a coordinated system, where the cap portion's movement simultaneously manages both sealing and fastening actions.
2Reliability
If separate fastening member and rubber ring are used, then sealing and fastening functions are achieved, but additional manual works are required for each connection and disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fastening member and rubber ring into a single integrated component structure. The rubber ring is positioned within the fastening member, allowing both fastening and sealing functions to be achieved through one component that remains attached during operations, eliminating the need for separate manual handling of multiple components and significantly improving connection work speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sealing and fastening member is designed to automatically perform both sealing and fastening functions through the movement of the cap portion. The component self-adjusts to maintain sealing contact while providing fastening action, eliminating the need for separate manual operations for each function and improving overall productivity.
3Reliability
If manual insertion and removal of rubber ring and fastening member is required, then proper sealing and fastening can be achieved, but time is lost and parts may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the rubber ring and fastening member into a single integrated component that remains attached during connection and disconnection operations. This integration eliminates the time-consuming manual insertion and removal of separate parts, while the integrated design ensures that both sealing and fastening functions are reliably maintained throughout the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sealing and fastening member is pre-configured with the rubber ring positioned within the fastening member structure before use. This preliminary arrangement ensures that both sealing and fastening functions are ready to operate simultaneously when the cap portion is moved, eliminating the need for sequential manual assembly steps and reducing connection time.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quick and easy pipe connections and disconnections by releasing the cap portion only, reducing the risk of part loss and enhancing sealing performance through dual sealing positions.
Implementation Method 1
pressing the sealing member in an insertion direction of the pipe to be connected inserted in the pipe fitting portion when the cap portion is coupled to the pipe fitting portion, thereby inducing flexural deformation of the sealing member
Implementation Method 2
a sealing member, the other side of which in the lengthwise direction is pressed by the pressure guide portion when the cap portion is coupled to the pipe fitting portion, thereby inducing flexural deformation of the sealing member
Data Source
AI summary
A one-touch pipe connection device includes a socket main body portion including a plurality of pipe fitting portions in each of which a pipe is inserted; a sealing portion that provides sealing between the socket main body portion and the pipe; and a cap portion having a through hole through which the pipe is inserted into the pipe fitting portion and configured to be coupled to the pipe fitting portion by rotation while moving towards the pipe fitting portion such that the sealing portion is pressed and deformed to closely contact the pipe.