Quick-Fit Pipe Clamp Assembly for Faster Sealed Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing pipe fitting connection methods are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring complex alignment and installation processes that reduce installation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A quick-fitting pipe fitting system with a pre-installation section and a pipe clamp assembly featuring movable clamp parts and a fastener, allowing for direct placement and fastening of pipeline elements, along with various sealing configurations to enhance sealing and corrosion prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a separate pipe connector is used to connect pipe fittings and pipelines, then the connection can be achieved, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and installation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the pipe fitting body and pipe connector into a single integrated structure. The pipe fitting body directly incorporates the connection interface and clamping mechanism, eliminating the need for separate pipe connectors. This merging of components simplifies the installation process to direct placement and fastening, significantly improving installation efficiency while reducing the number of parts involved.
2Reliability
If traditional pipe connectors with multiple alignment steps are used, then secure connection is achieved, but the number of installation steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pipe fitting body is pre-configured with the connection interface and clamping structure during manufacturing. The movable clamp parts are pre-positioned and hinged to the pre-installation section, ready for immediate engagement with the pipeline element. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex alignment steps during installation, as the structure is already optimized for direct connection.
3Productivity
If movable clamp parts are used for quick connection, then installation speed improves, but the sealing reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a sealing ring made of flexible material within the pipe clamp assembly. This sealing ring can deform to conform to the pipeline element surface, ensuring reliable sealing even with the quick-connect movable clamp structure. The flexible sealing element compensates for any minor misalignments or surface irregularities, maintaining sealing reliability while enabling fast installation.
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AI summary
A quick-fitting pipe fitting for connecting at least one pipeline element comprises a pipe fitting body. The pipe fitting body is configured with a pre-installation section, and the pre-installation section is movably connected with a pipe clamp assembly. The pipe clamp assembly comprises at least two movable clamp parts and at least one fastener, and the fastener is configured to be operated to fasten the two movable clamp parts. At least one sealing ring is arranged in the pipe clamp assembly.