COMPRESSION TEETH RING CONNECTION PIPE FITTING

The present disclosure provides a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting, which includes a pipe fitting body and a sealing component; the pipe fitting body includes a middle pipe section, a first flared section, and a second flared section; a diameter of the first flared section is greater than a diameter of the middle pipe section, and a first limit platform is formed at a connection position between the two; a diameter of the second flared section is greater than that of the first flared section, and a second limit platform is formed at a connection position between the two; the sealing component includes a sealing ring, a high temperature sealing ring, and a teeth ring that are coaxial and sequentially arranged; inner rings of the sealing ring, the high temperature sealing ring, and the teeth ring form a space for nesting a steel pipe body.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the technologies field clamp pipe fittings, and in particular, to a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting.

BACKGROUND

A pipeline is a device that is connected by pipes, pipe connectors, and valves to transport fluids. Generally, after being pressurized by a blower, compressor, pump, and boiler, the fluid flows from the high-pressure part of the pipeline to the low-pressure part thereof, and can also be transported using its own pressure or gravity.

In the existing technology, traditional fluid transmission pipelines are generally used for thick-walled or thin-walled pipe fittings, which are connected by pipe fittings. Thread connections are usually used between pipe fittings, which results in poor sealing performance, low installation efficiency, and inability to meet leakage prevention standards in high temperature environments.

SUMMARY

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting to alleviate a problem of poor sealing between the pipe fitting and the pipeline in the prior art, and an inability to meet leakage prevention standards in high temperature environments.

The present disclosure provides a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting connecting between two steel pipe bodies. The compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting includes a pipe fitting body and a sealing component;the pipe fitting body includes a middle pipe section, a first flared section, and a second flared section, where the first flared section and the second flared section are extended along an axis of the pipe fitting body at both ends thereof; a diameter of the first flared section is greater than a diameter of the middle pipe section, and a first limit platform is formed at a connection position between the two; the first limit platform limits an installed steel pipe body in an axis direction; a diameter of the second flared section is greater than the diameter of the first flared section, and a second limit platform is formed at a connection position between the two;the sealing component includes a sealing ring, a high temperature sealing ring, and a teeth ring that are coaxial and sequentially arranged; inner rings of the sealing ring, the high temperature sealing ring, and the teeth ring form a space for nesting the steel pipe body;the second limit platform limits the sealing ring in an axis direction.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flared section is inwardly formed with a first annular boss in a radial direction;the second flared section has a maximum wall thickness at the first annular boss, and a sealing ring limit groove is formed between the first annular boss and the first limit platform to accommodate the sealing ring;an inner diameter of the first annular boss is larger than an outer diameter of the high temperature sealing ring.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a second annular boss is formed inwardly at an edge of a socket of the second flared section in the radial direction;a teeth ring limit groove is formed between the first annular boss and the second annular boss to accommodate the teeth ring.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flared section has a same wall-thickness at each position of the second flared section.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one side of the high temperature sealing ring is recessed inwardly to form one groove.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one side of the high temperature sealing ring is recessed inwardly to form multiple grooves, the multiple grooves are spaced radially along the high temperature sealing ring in a radial direction.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an opening of the groove gradually increases from an inside to an outside.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a cross-sectional shape of the groove is trapezoidal or triangular.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, both end surfaces of the high temperature sealing ring are planar surface and the high temperature sealing ring has a same wall-thickness at each point.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the high temperature sealing ring is made of stainless steel, copper, or graphite.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the teeth ring includes a teeth ring body and an inner ring protruding from the teeth ring body, and the inner ring is a toothed shaped structure;the teeth ring body is in an open ring structure;the toothed structure is configured to insert into the steel pipe body when being subjected to a mutual compression with the steel pipe body.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the teeth ring body is in a “C” shaped structure and is made of a radially shrinkable metal material.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the toothed shape structure includes multiple teeth spaced along an extension direction of the teeth ring body, and the teeth are extended from the inner ring of the teeth ring body towards its axis direction.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the toothed shaped structure is arranged in two rows, and some teeth of the two rows of toothed shaped structure are faced with each other.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure the toothed shaped structure is arranged in two rows, and some teeth of the two rows of toothed shaped structure are misaligned with each other.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the toothed shaped structure is arranged in a row, and multiple teeth of the row of toothed shaped structure are arranged at equal intervals.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, multiple teeth of the toothed shaped structure are arranged on an edge of at least one side of the teeth ring body.

The compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting provided by the present disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects:during a specific connection process, the steel pipe body is inserted into the pipe fitting body, and an insertion end of the steel pipe body abuts against the first limit platform. The first limit platform limits the steel pipe body in an axis direction to prevent the steel pipe body from shifting along the axial direction; at the same time, the steel pipe body can be sleeved in a space formed by the sealing ring, the high temperature sealing ring, and the teeth ring. The second limit platform can limits the sealing ring in an axis direction, which can prevent the sealing ring from shifting along the axial direction; after the aforementioned installation is completed, a position of the second flared section can be tightened with a help of a crimping tool, the second flared section is forced to contract inwardly, so that inner rings of the sealing ring, the high temperature sealing ring, and the teeth ring are tightly attached to an outer circumference of the steel pipe body. By setting the sealing ring, a connection sealing between the steel pipe body and the pipe fitting body can be improved. Due to a melting of the sealing ring in a high temperature environment and losing the sealing effect, the high temperature sealing ring is provided at an outer side of the sealing ring. The high temperature sealing ring can replace the sealing ring and play a sealing role after the sealing ring loses its sealing effect. In a general design, the high temperature sealing ring meets a certain leakage standard, which can slowly release high temperature and high pressure inside the pipeline, thus it has a high-pressure resistance, thereby avoiding explosion accidents in the pipeline. And, the setting of the teeth ring can ensure a reliable and stable connection between the steel pipe body and the pipe fitting body, which plays a certain tensile and torsional role. It can be seen that the compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting not only has good connection sealing performance, but also can be suitable for high temperature environments. In high temperature environments, it also has good connection sealing performance, playing a role in preventing leakage. In addition, during a specific installation process, the steel pipe body is inserted into the pipe fitting body, and the insertion end of the steel pipe body abuts against the first limit platform. The first limit platform can limit the steel pipe body in the axial direction. At the same time, the steel pipe body is sleeved in the space formed by the sealing ring, the high temperature sealing ring, and the teeth ring, which renders an entire installation process relatively simple and easy to operate.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

In order to render the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure clearer, the following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure in combination with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of them. The devices of the embodiments of the present disclosure typically described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, but only to represent some embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that similar reference and letters represent similar terms in the following drawings, so once a term is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation are not required in subsequent drawings.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that the terms “center”, “up”, “bottom”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “inside”, “outside”, etc. indicate an orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship that is commonly placed when the product of the disclosure is used, solely for a convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure. In addition, terms “first”, “second”, “third”, etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

In addition, terms such as “horizontal” and “vertical” do not mean that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. If “horizontal” only refers to its direction being more horizontal compared to “vertical”, it does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should also be noted that unless otherwise specified defined and limited, terms “setting”, “installation”, “connection to”, and “connection with” should be broadly understood, for example, they can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a directly connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two components. For ordinary technical personnel in this field, specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood in specific circumstances.

The following will provide a detailed explanation of some embodiments of the present disclosure in combination with the drawings. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

Referring toFIGS.1to6, this embodiment provides a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting connecting between two steel pipe bodies10. The compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting includes a pipe body100and a sealing component. The pipe fitting body100includes a middle pipe section110, a first flared section120and a second flared section130, the first flared section120and the second flared section130are extended along an axis of the pipe fitting body100at both ends thereof. A diameter of the first flared section120is greater than a diameter of the middle pipe section110, and a first limit platform140is formed at a connection position between the two. The first limit platform140is configured to limit an installed steel pipe body10in an axial direction. A diameter of the second flared section130is greater than the diameter of the first flared section120, and a second limit platform150is formed at a connection position between the two. The sealing component includes a sealing ring200, a high temperature sealing ring300, and a teeth ring400that are coaxial and sequentially arranged; inner rings of the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400form a space for nesting the steel pipe body10. The second limit platform150is configured to limit the sealing ring200in an axial direction.

During s specific connection, the steel pipe body10is inserted into the pipe fitting body100, and an insertion end of the steel pipe body10abuts against the first limit platform140. The first limit platform140limits the steel pipe body10in an axial direction to prevent the steel pipe body10from shifting along the axial direction. At the same time, the steel pipe body10can be nested in the space formed by the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400. The second limit platform150can limit the sealing ring200in an axial direction, which can prevent the sealing ring200from shifting along the axial direction. After the aforementioned installation is completed, the second flared section130can be tightened with a help of a crimping tool, the second flared section130is forced to contract inwardly, so that inner rings of the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400are tightly adhered to an outer circumference of the steel pipe body10. By setting the sealing ring200, a connection sealing between the steel pipe body10and the pipe fitting body100can be improved; due to a melting of the sealing ring200in a high temperature environment and losing the sealing effect, the high temperature sealing ring300is provided on an outer side of the sealing ring200. The high temperature sealing ring300can replace the sealing ring200in its sealing function after it loses its sealing effect. In a general design, the high temperature sealing ring300meets a certain leakage standard, and a small amount of gas can leak out from this, allowing the high temperature and high pressure inside the pipeline to be released, thereby playing a role in pressure resistance, and avoiding pipeline explosion accidents; at the same time, the setting of the teeth ring400can ensure a reliable and stable connection between the steel pipe body10and the pipe fitting body100, and thereby playing a certain tensile and torsional role.

It can be seen that the compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting not only has good connection sealing performance, but also can be suitable for high temperature environments. In high temperature environments, it also has good connection sealing performance and plays a role in preventing leakage. In addition, during a specific installation process, the steel pipe body10is inserted into the pipe fitting body100, and the insertion end of the steel pipe body10abuts against to the first limit platform140. The first limit platform140can limit the steel pipe body10in the axial direction. At the same time, the steel pipe body10is sleeved in the space formed by the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400, which renders an entire installation process relatively simple and easy to operate.

In one embodiment of the present application, in combination withFIGS.2and5, the second flared section130is inwardly formed with a first annular boss131in a radial direction; the second flared section130has a maximum wall thickness at the first annular boss131, and a sealing ring limit groove160is formed between the first annular boss131and the first limit platform140to accommodate the sealing ring200; an inner diameter of the first annular boss131is slightly larger than an outer diameter of the high temperature sealing ring300.

During an installation process, it is necessary to first install the sealing ring200at the sealing ring limit groove160of the sealing ring, then install the high temperature sealing ring300at the first ring boss131, and finally install the teeth ring400. By setting the sealing ring limit groove160, it is convenient for the sealing ring200to be installed in place in a timely manner, and at the same time, it can prevent its position deviation after the installation is in place; by setting the first annular boss131, it is convenient for the high temperature sealing ring300to be installed in place in a timely manner; the aforementioned structure is suitable for a thick-walled pipe fitting, and it also has good pressure and impact resistance performances when adopting a design of thick-walled pipe fitting.

Furthermore, further combiningFIGS.2and5, a second annular boss132is formed inwardly at an edge of a socket of the second flared section130in the radial direction; a teeth ring limit groove170is formed between the first annular boss131and the second annular boss132to accommodate the teeth ring400. This arrangement facilitates a timely installation of the teeth ring400and prevents its position deviation after installation.

During the specific installation process, the sealing ring200, high temperature sealing ring300, and teeth ring400are installed in sequence as shown inFIG.5, and then the steel pipe body10is inserted into the pipe fitting body100as shown inFIG.6, and the insertion end of the pipe fitting body100abuts against the first limit platform140.

Based onFIGS.7and8, after all of the above are installed in place, the second flared section130is pressed inwardly using a crimping tool, which causes the second flared section130to collapse, thereby squeezing the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400, which renders them tightly adhere between the steel pipe body10and the second flared section130to ensure sealing and stability. The compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting in this embodiment uses a crimping tool to crimp and deform the pipe fitting body100, thereby instantly completing the connection between the pipe fitting body100and the steel pipe body10. The crimping tool crimps the second flared section130of the pipe fitting, and the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400are installed on an inner side of the second flared section130. All three are compressed at the same time, the sealing ring200and high temperature sealing ring300inside the second flared section130are forced to tightly adhere to the steel pipe body10; and thus, it has a sealing and sealing effect, and the teeth ring400shrinks and firmly fastens the steel pipe body10, and thereby providing good connection, tensile and torsional resistance.

The thick-walled pipe fittings are made of carbon steel as the base material, which has a lower cost compared to stainless steel or copper pipe fitting. A surface of the pipe fitting can be processed with zinc plating and EP (Epoxy cover) anti-corrosion, and its service life is longer compared to ordinary galvanized materials.

Referring toFIG.9, a processing method of the pipe fitting body100includes the following steps:S1, flaring one end of the pipe fitting body100using a flaring device to form a first flared section120, and then flaring again using the flaring device on the first flared section120to form a second flared section130;S2, processing a first annular boss and a second annular boss132in the second flared section130.

In this embodiment, the high temperature sealing ring300can adopt the following structural forms. In a practical application, different structural forms or sizes of high temperature sealing ring300can be selected according to needs.

Referring toFIGS.10and11, one side of the high temperature sealing ring300is recessed inwardly to form a groove.

Furthermore, an opening of the groove gradually increases from an inside to an outside.

For example, a cross-sectional shape of the groove is trapezoidal or triangular, and of course, it can also be other shapes, which will not be listed here.

In other embodiments, referring toFIG.12, both ends of the high temperature sealing ring300are recessed inwardly to form a groove, and a cross-sectional shape of the grooves is trapezoidal.

Referring toFIG.13, both sides of the high temperature sealing ring300are recessed inwardly to form two grooves, which are spaced radially along the high temperature sealing ring300; for example, the cross-sectional shape of the groove is triangular.

Referring toFIG.14, both end surfaces of the high temperature sealing ring300are planer surface and the high temperature sealing ring300has a same wall-thickness at each point.

In this embodiment, a material of the high temperature sealing ring300is not limited to stainless steel, copper, or graphite, but it can also be other high temperature resistant materials, which will not be listed here.

On the basis of the above embodiments, referring toFIGS.15to23, the teeth ring400includes a teeth ring body410and an inner ring protruding from the teeth ring body410; and the inner ring is a toothed shaped structure. The teeth ring body410is in an open ring structure; the toothed structure is configured to insert into the steel pipe body10when it is compressed with the steel pipe body10so as to form a tight and reliable connection structure between the two, thereby effectively preventing the steel pipe body10from detaching from the pipe fitting body100.

It should be noted that as long as the toothed shaped structure can be inserted into the steel pipe body10during a mutual compression with the steel pipe body10, all structural forms are within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In a specific implementation, the teeth ring body410is in a “C” shaped structure and is made of a radially shrinkable metal material, so that when the teeth ring body410is compressed by a crimping tool on the second flared section130of the pipe fitting body100, it can shrink inwardly and hold the steel pipe body10.

In this embodiment, the teeth ring400can adopt the following structural form.

The toothed structure includes multiple teeth420spaced along an extension direction of the teeth ring body410. The teeth420are extended from the inner ring of the teeth ring body410towards its own axis direction. Of course, the form of teeth420extending slightly from the inner ring of the teeth ring body410to its own axis direction is also within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Referring toFIG.15, the toothed structure is two rows, some teeth420are faced with each other and some teeth420are misaligned with each other.

Referring toFIGS.16and17, the toothed structure is arranged in two rows, some teeth420of one row of the toothed structure are misaligned relative to the teeth420of the other row of the toothed structure. Where, the structure and setting position of the teeth420inFIG.16andFIG.17are slightly different.

Referring toFIGS.18and19, the toothed structure is set in two rows, where the teeth420of one row of the toothed structure are offset by a certain distance from the teeth420of the other row of the toothed structure.

Referring toFIG.20, the toothed structure is arranged in a row along the extension direction of the teeth ring body410.

Referring toFIGS.21and22, the toothed structure is arranged at an edge of both sides of the teeth ring body410.

Referring toFIG.23, the toothed structure is located at the edge of one side of the teeth ring body410.

When the second flared section130is recessed inwardly through a crimping tool, it can cause the second flared section130to collapse, thereby squeezing the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400. While squeezing the teeth ring400, the teeth ring420can be inserted into the steel pipe body10, which forms a tighter and more reliable connection between the two, and plays a good tensile and torsional role.

Referring toFIGS.24and25, this embodiment also provides a compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting. The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the first annular boss131is not provided, and an edge of the socket of the second flared section130gradually retracts inwardly to form a smooth transition of a shrinkage section180. A diameter of the shrinkage section180is smaller than an outer diameter of the teeth ring400. This structure is suitable for a thin-walled pipe fitting having a wall thickness between 1.5 mm and 3 mm compared to a thick-walled pipe fitting. Its connection performance is consistent with that of the thick-walled pipe fitting (connection performance is not limited to tensile, torsional, seismic, bending, etc.), and which reduced material costs. Due to the wall thickness ranging from 1.5 mm to 3 mm, it can be hydraulically formed in one go without the need for mechanical processing, and reduces process costs.

Referring toFIG.26, the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400are sequentially connected between the second limit platform150and the shrinkage section180.

Referring toFIG.27, a processing and assembly method for the compression teeth ring connection pipe fitting includes the following steps:flaring the two ends of the pipe fitting body100using a flared device to form the first flared section120, and then flaring again using the flared device on the first flared section120to form the second flared section130;connecting the sealing ring200, the high temperature sealing ring300, and the teeth ring400in sequence between the second limit platform150corresponding to the second flared section130and the shrinking section180.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present disclosure and not to limit it; although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, ordinary technical personnel in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or equivalently replace some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.