WO2022176258A1 - 管継手 - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- the present invention relates to pipe joints.
- tubes and fluid devices are used in piping routes where fluids such as chemicals, high-purity liquids, ultrapure water, and cleaning liquids flow.
- a connection structure for connecting the formed flow paths for example, a pipe joint made of synthetic resin is adopted.
- Such a pipe joint includes an inner ring attached to the inner peripheral side of the tip of the tube, a cylindrical joint main body attached to the outer peripheral side of the tip of the tube, and a cylindrical joint main body attached to the outer peripheral side of the joint main body. and a union nut are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the inner ring has a cylindrical main body, a bulge formed at one end in the axial direction of the main body so as to protrude radially outward, and a seal formed at the other end in the axial direction of the main body. is doing.
- a fluid channel is formed inside the inner ring.
- the bulging portion of the inner ring is press-fitted into the distal end portion of the tube to expand the diameter of the distal end portion of the tube.
- the union nut presses the outer peripheral surface of the tube whose diameter is expanded by the propulsive force when the union nut is attached to the joint body.
- the seal portion of the inner ring is pressed against the seal groove formed in the joint body, and the tube can be prevented from slipping out.
- surface pressure is generated between the tube and the bulging portion, it is possible to suppress leakage of fluid from between the tube and the bulging portion.
- the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can ensure the necessary surface pressure between the bulging portion of the inner ring and the tube without increasing the tightening torque of the union nut.
- the purpose is to provide a pipe joint.
- a pipe joint according to the present invention comprises an inner ring that protrudes radially outward on one side in the axial direction and has a bulging portion that is press-fitted into a distal end portion of a tube;
- the end of the inner ring on the other side in the axial direction is press-fitted into the inner circumference of the inner ring, and has a joint body having a male threaded portion on the outer circumference, and a female threaded portion to be tightened by the male threaded portion.
- a union nut that presses the distal end portion of the tube to the other side in the axial direction by tightening the female threaded portion to the male threaded portion; and has a tapered portion that generates surface pressure against the tube when pressed by the union nut, and the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion has a concave curved surface in an axial cross-sectional view It has a concave curved surface formed on the
- the concave curved surface is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion of the bulging portion of the inner ring, when the union nut presses the tube, the bottom portion of the concave curved surface will be the bottom of the tube. becomes less accessible.
- the axial range in which the surface pressure is generated between the tapered portion of the bulging portion and the tube is narrower than before, so the surface pressure generated between the tapered portion of the bulging portion and the tube can be minimized. can be higher than Therefore, the necessary surface pressure can be secured between the bulging portion of the inner ring and the tube without increasing the tightening torque of the union nut. As a result, it is possible to suppress the fluid from leaking to the outside from between the bulging portion and the tube.
- the concave surface portion is formed over the entire axial length of the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion.
- the axial range in which the surface pressure is generated between the tapered portion of the bulging portion of the concave curved portion and the tube can be further narrowed.
- the contact pressure can be further increased.
- the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion has a convex curved surface formed on one axial side of the concave curved surface in an axial cross-sectional view.
- the strength of the end portion of the tapered portion is increased, so even if the tapered portion is pressed by the union nut through the tube, the end portion of the tapered portion can be prevented from collapsing radially inward.
- a pipe joint viewed from another aspect of the present invention comprises an inner ring having a bulging portion that protrudes radially outward on one side in the axial direction and is press-fitted into the distal end portion of the tube; is press-fitted into the distal end of the tube, the end of the inner ring on the other side in the axial direction is press-fitted into the inner periphery, a joint body having a male threaded portion on the outer periphery, and a female thread tightened to the male threaded portion a union nut that presses the distal end portion of the tube to the other side in the axial direction by tightening the female threaded portion to the male threaded portion, wherein the bulging portion extends from the middle portion in the axial direction.
- a diameter D and an inner diameter d of a non-deformed portion of the tube which does not deform even when the bulging portion is press-fitted satisfy a relationship of 1.0d ⁇ D ⁇ 1.4d.
- the diameter D at one end in the axial direction of the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion of the bulging portion of the inner ring and the inner diameter d of the non-deformed portion of the tube satisfy the relationship D ⁇ 1.4d. Since it is satisfied, the tightening torque of the union nut does not increase.
- the diameter D of one axial end of the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion and the inner diameter d of the non-deformed portion of the tube satisfy the relationship of 1.0d ⁇ D, the tightening torque of the union nut should not be increased. Even so, it is possible to ensure the necessary surface pressure between the bulging portion of the inner ring and the tube. As a result, it is possible to suppress the fluid from leaking to the outside from between the bulging portion and the tube.
- the required surface pressure can be secured between the bulging portion of the inner ring and the tube without increasing the tightening torque of the union nut.
- FIG. 1 is an axial cross-sectional view of a pipe joint according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. FIG. 4 is an axial cross-sectional view showing an inner ring of the pipe joint
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG. 2 showing a bulging portion of the inner ring
- It is a cross-sectional view showing a state of contact between the tapered portion of the bulging portion and the tube.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a tapered portion of the bulging portion has collapsed radially inward
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged axial cross-sectional view showing a bulging portion of an inner ring in a pipe joint according to a second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a contact state between a tapered portion of a bulging portion and a tube in the second embodiment;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged axial cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of a bulging portion of an inner ring in a pipe joint according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged axial cross-sectional view showing a modification of the bulging portion of the inner ring in the third embodiment;
- FIG. 1 is an axial cross-sectional view showing a pipe joint according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- a pipe joint 1 is used, for example, in a piping path through which a chemical solution (fluid) used in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus flows.
- a pipe joint 1 includes a joint body 2 , a union nut 3 and an inner ring 4 .
- the left side of FIG. 1 is referred to as one axial side
- the right side of FIG. 1 is referred to as the other axial side (the same applies to FIGS. 2 to 9).
- the inner ring 4 is made of, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or fluorine resin (perfluoroalkoxyalkane (PFA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF ), etc.), and is formed in a cylindrical shape.
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- PP polypropylene
- PE polyethylene
- fluorine resin perfluoroalkoxyalkane
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride
- the inner ring 4 includes a cylindrical body portion 5 , a bulging portion 6 formed on one axial side of the body portion 5 , and a seal portion 7 formed on the other axial side of the body portion 5 .
- a fluid flow path 4 a is formed inside each diameter of the main body portion 5 , the bulging portion 6 , and the seal portion 7 of the inner ring 4 .
- the fluid channel 4a communicates the channel 8a formed inside the tube 8 with the channel 2c formed inside the joint body 2 .
- the bulging portion 6 is formed on one axial side of the body portion 5 so as to protrude radially outward.
- the bulging portion 6 is press-fitted into the distal end portion of a tube 8 made of synthetic resin (such as PFA) to expand the diameter of the distal end portion of the tube 8 . Details of the bulging portion 6 will be described later.
- the seal portion 7 has an annular primary seal portion 7a and a cylindrical secondary seal portion 7b.
- the primary seal portion 7a is formed so as to protrude from the radially inner side of the other axial end portion of the main body portion 5 toward the other axial side.
- the outer peripheral surface of the primary seal portion 7a is formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter from one end in the axial direction toward the other end in the axial direction.
- the primary seal portion 7 a is press-fitted into a primary seal groove 2 d (described later) of the joint body 2 .
- the secondary seal portion 7 b is formed so as to protrude from the radially outer side of the other axial end portion of the main body portion 5 toward the other axial side.
- the secondary seal portion 7 b is press-fitted into a secondary seal groove 2 e (described later) of the joint body 2 .
- the joint main body 2 is cylindrically formed of a synthetic resin material such as PVC, PP, PE, or fluororesin (PFA, PTFE, etc.).
- the inner diameter of the joint main body 2 is set to be approximately the same as the inner diameter of the inner ring 4 so as not to hinder the movement of the chemical solution.
- a socket portion 2 a is formed at one axial end portion of the joint body 2 .
- a sealing portion 7 (an end portion on the other side in the axial direction) of an inner ring 4 having a bulging portion 6 press-fitted into a distal end portion of a tube 8 is press-fitted into the inner circumference of the socket portion 2a.
- a male threaded portion 2b is formed on the outer periphery of the socket portion 2a.
- the joint body 2 has an annular primary seal groove 2d and an annular secondary seal groove 2e formed radially inward of the socket portion 2a.
- the primary seal groove 2d has a tapered shape in which the diameter of the primary seal groove 2d is gradually reduced from one end in the axial direction toward the other end in the axial direction.
- the secondary seal groove 2e is formed radially outside the primary seal groove 2d in the joint body 2. As shown in FIG.
- the union nut 3 is cylindrically formed of a synthetic resin material such as PVC, PP, PE, or fluororesin (PFA, PTFE, etc.).
- the union nut 3 has a female threaded portion 3a formed on the inner periphery on the other side in the axial direction, and a pressing portion 3b formed to protrude radially inward on the one side in the axial direction.
- the female threaded portion 3a of the union nut 3 is tightened to the male threaded portion 2b of the joint body 2.
- the union nut 3 is attached to the joint main body 2, and the corner portion 3c formed at the other axial end portion of the pressing portion 3b is expanded by the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4. presses the expanded diameter portion 8b of the , to the other side in the axial direction.
- the portion of the pressing portion 3b that presses the tube 8 is not limited to the corner portion 3c.
- a chamfered portion may be formed instead of the corner portion 3c at the other axial end portion of the pressing portion 3b, and the tube 8 may be pressed by the chamfered portion.
- FIG. 2 is an axial sectional view showing the inner ring 4.
- the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 has a maximum thickness portion 11 having the maximum thickness in the radial direction, and a base end portion 12 formed on the other side of the maximum thickness portion 11 in the axial direction. , and a tapered portion 13 formed on one axial side of the maximum thickness portion 11 .
- the maximum thickness portion 11 is formed over a predetermined length in the axial direction.
- the outer peripheral surface of the base end portion 12 is formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter from the other axial end of the maximum thickness portion 11 toward the other axial side.
- the base end portion 12 is formed so that the thickness in the radial direction gradually decreases from the other end in the axial direction of the maximum thickness portion 11 toward the other side in the axial direction.
- the other end in the axial direction of the base end portion 12 is connected to the body portion 5 .
- the outer peripheral surface of the base end portion 12 is inclined in a planar shape, but may be inclined in a curved shape.
- An inner peripheral surface 14 of the tapered portion 13 is formed so as to gradually increase in diameter from the other side in the axial direction toward one end in the axial direction.
- An outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 is formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter from one axial end of the maximum thickness portion 11 toward one axial side.
- the tapered portion 13 is formed so that the thickness in the radial direction gradually decreases toward one side in the axial direction from the middle portion in the axial direction of the bulging portion 6 , that is, is tapered.
- contact pressure is generated by pressing the enlarged diameter portion 8b with the corner portion 3c of the union nut 3. It's becoming
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG. 2 showing the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4.
- An outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 has a concave curved surface portion 15a formed in a concave curved surface shape so as to be depressed radially inward.
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed in, for example, a concave arc shape.
- the concave curved surface portion 15 a of the present embodiment is formed over the entire axial length of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 .
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed on the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4, so that the enlarged diameter portion 8b of the tube 8 is attached to the union nut 3 as shown in FIG. (not shown) makes it difficult for the inner peripheral surface of the tube 8 to come into contact with the bottom portion 15a1 of the concave surface portion 15a when pressed to the other side in the axial direction.
- the axial range in which the surface pressure is generated between the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 is narrower than in the conventional art. The generated surface pressure can be increased more than before.
- the required surface pressure can be secured between the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 and the tube 8 without increasing the tightening torque of the union nut 3 .
- the chemical liquid flowing through the fluid flow path 4 a of the inner ring 4 can be prevented from leaking to the outside from between the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 .
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed along the entire length of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 in the axial direction, the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed only on a part of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 in the axial direction. Compared to the case, the axial range in which the surface pressure is generated between the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 can be further narrowed. Thereby, the surface pressure generated between the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 can be further increased.
- the tapered portion 13 has a small radial thickness at the tip portion (one end portion in the axial direction), when the tapered portion 13 is pressed by the union nut 3 through the tube 8, the tapered portion 13 shown in FIG. As shown, the tip of the tapered portion 13 tends to fall radially inward (toward the fluid flow path 4a), and the tube 8 and the inner peripheral surface 14 are not flush with each other. If the distal end of the tapered portion 13 collapses in this manner, the flow of the chemical solution in the fluid channel 4 a of the inner ring 4 may be blocked by the distal end of the tapered portion 13 . Therefore, in a second embodiment, which will be described later, a configuration is provided for suppressing the tip of the tapered portion 13 from collapsing.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged axial sectional view showing the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 in the pipe joint 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the shape of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 is different from that in the first embodiment. The differences will be described below.
- the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 includes a concave curved surface portion 15a formed in a concave curved surface shape so as to be depressed radially inward, and a concave curved surface portion 15a that protrudes radially outward on one axial side of the concave curved surface portion 15a. and a convex curved surface portion 15b formed in a convex curved shape.
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed in, for example, a concave arc shape.
- the convex curved surface portion 15b is formed, for example, in a convex arc shape.
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed between the other end in the axial direction of the outer peripheral surface 15 and the middle portion on the one side in the axial direction.
- the convex curved surface portion 15b is formed between the intermediate portion of the outer peripheral surface 15 and one end in the axial direction.
- a concave curved surface portion 15a and a convex curved surface portion 15b are formed continuously in the axial direction on the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13, and the convex curved surface portion 15b is formed at the distal end portion of the tapered portion 13. . Since other configurations of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, they are denoted by the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof are omitted.
- the concave curved surface portion 15a is formed on the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
- the inner peripheral surface of the tube 8 is less likely to come into contact with the bottom portion 15a1 of the concave surface portion 15a.
- the axial range in which the surface pressure is generated between the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 is narrower than in the conventional art. The generated surface pressure can be increased more than before.
- the required surface pressure can be secured between the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 and the tube 8 without increasing the tightening torque of the union nut 3 .
- the chemical liquid flowing through the fluid flow path 4 a of the inner ring 4 can be prevented from leaking to the outside from between the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 .
- the tapered portion 13 at the tip portion is The thickness in the radial direction can be increased.
- the strength of the distal end of the tapered portion 13 is increased, so even if the tapered portion 13 is pressed by the union nut 3 via the tube 8, the distal end of the tapered portion 13 will still be strong as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). It is possible to suppress the portion from falling to the radially inner side. As a result, it is possible to prevent the flow of the chemical liquid in the fluid channel 4 a of the inner ring 4 from being hindered by the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 .
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged axial cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 in the pipe joint 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- the shape of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 is different from that in the first embodiment. The differences will be described below.
- the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 is formed axially shorter than the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 in the first embodiment.
- a radially extending flat surface 16 is formed at one axial end of the tapered portion 13 .
- the flat surface 16 extends radially inward from one axial end 15 c of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 and is connected to one axial end of the inner peripheral surface 14 of the tapered portion 13 .
- the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 is formed in a convex curved surface shape (for example, a convex circular arc shape) over the entire length in the axial direction.
- the diameter D of one axial end 15c of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 and the inner diameter d of the non-deformed portion 8c of the tube 8 are set to satisfy the relationship of 1.0d ⁇ D ⁇ 1.4d.
- the non-deformable portion 8 c is a portion of the tube 8 that does not deform even when the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 is press-fitted into the distal end portion of the tube 8 .
- a flat surface 16 is formed at one axial end of the tapered portion 13, but a shape other than the flat surface (for example, a tapered surface, etc.) may be formed. Further, the shape of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 is not limited to a convex surface shape, and may be formed in a planar shape as shown in FIG. 9, for example.
- the diameter D of the axial end 15c of the outer peripheral surface 15 of the tapered portion 13 of the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 and the inner diameter d of the non-deformed portion 8c of the tube 8 satisfies the relationship D ⁇ 1.4d, so the tightening torque of the union nut 3 does not increase.
- the diameter D of the one axial end 15c of the outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion 13 and the inner diameter d of the non-deformed portion 8c of the tube 8 satisfy the relationship of 1.0d ⁇ D, the tightening torque of the union nut 3 is The required surface pressure can be ensured between the bulging portion 6 of the inner ring 4 and the tube 8 without increasing the height. As a result, the chemical liquid flowing through the fluid flow path 4 a of the inner ring 4 can be prevented from leaking to the outside from between the bulging portion 6 and the tube 8 .
- the pipe joint of the present invention can also be applied in the liquid crystal/organic EL field, the medical/pharmaceutical field, the automobile-related field, etc., in addition to the semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
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Description
この場合、凹曲面部の膨出部の先細り部とチューブとの間で面圧が発生する軸方向の範囲をさらに狭くすることができるので、膨出部の先細り部とチューブとの間で発生する面圧をさらに高めることができる。
この場合、上記(2)の場合と比較して、先細り部における凹曲面部よりも軸方向一方側の端部の径方向の厚みを厚くすることができる。これにより、先細り部の前記端部の強度が増すので、ユニオンナットによりチューブを介して先細り部が押圧されても、先細り部の前記端部が径内側へ倒れ込むのを抑制することができる。その結果、インナーリング内の流体の流れが、膨出部の先細り部によって阻害されるのを抑制することができる。
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図1は、本発明の第1実施形態に係る管継手を示す軸方向の断面図である。図1において、管継手1は、例えば、半導体製造装置で使用される薬液(流体)が流れる配管経路に用いられる。管継手1は、継手本体2と、ユニオンナット3と、インナーリング4と、を備えている。以下、本実施形態では、便宜上、図1の左側を軸方向一方側といい、図1の右側を軸方向他方側という(図2~図9も同様)。
図6は、本発明の第2実施形態に係る管継手1におけるインナーリング4の膨出部6を示す軸方向の拡大断面図である。第2実施形態では、膨出部6の先細り部13の外周面15の形状が第1実施形態と相違する。以下、その相違点について説明する。
図8は、本発明の本発明の第3実施形態に係る管継手1におけるインナーリング4の膨出部6付近を示す軸方向の拡大断面図である。第3実施形態では、膨出部6の先細り部13の形状が第1実施形態と相違する。以下、その相違点について説明する。
また、先細り部13の外周面15の形状は、凸曲面状に限定されるものではなく、例えば図9に示すように平面状に形成されていてもよい。
本発明の管継手は、半導体製造装置以外に、液晶・有機EL分野、医療・医薬分野、または自動車関連分野などにおいても適用することができる。
2 継手本体
2b 雄ねじ部
3 ユニオンナット
3a 雌ねじ部
3c 角部
4 インナーリング
6 膨出部
8 チューブ
8c 非変形部
13 先細り部
15 外周面
15a 凹曲面部
15b 凸曲面部
15c 軸方向一端
Claims (4)
- 軸方向一方側において径外側に突出して形成されるとともにチューブの先端部内に圧入される膨出部を有するインナーリングと、
前記膨出部が前記チューブの先端部内に圧入された状態で前記インナーリングの軸方向他方側の端部が内周に圧入されるとともに、外周に雄ねじ部を有する継手本体と、
前記雄ねじ部に締め付けられる雌ねじ部を有するとともに、前記雌ねじ部が前記雄ねじ部に締め付けられることで前記チューブの先端部を軸方向他方側へ押圧するユニオンナットと、を備え、
前記膨出部は、その軸方向の途中部から軸方向一方側に向かって先細るように形成されるとともに、前記ユニオンナットの押圧により前記チューブとの間で面圧を発生させる先細り部を有し、
前記先細り部の外周面は、軸方向の断面視において凹曲面状に形成された凹曲面部を有する、管継手。 - 前記凹曲面部は、前記先細り部の外周面の軸方向全長にわたって形成されている、請求項1に記載の管継手。
- 前記先細り部の外周面は、軸方向の断面視において前記凹曲面部よりも軸方向一方側において凸曲面状に形成された凸曲面部を有する、請求項1に記載の管継手。
- 軸方向一方側において径外側に突出して形成されるとともにチューブの先端部内に圧入される膨出部を有するインナーリングと、
前記膨出部が前記チューブの先端部内に圧入された状態で前記インナーリングの軸方向他方側の端部が内周に圧入されるとともに、外周に雄ねじ部を有する継手本体と、
前記雄ねじ部に締め付けられる雌ねじ部を有するとともに、前記雌ねじ部が前記雄ねじ部に締め付けられることで前記チューブの先端部を軸方向他方側へ押圧するユニオンナットと、を備え、
前記膨出部は、その軸方向の途中部から軸方向一方側に向かって先細るように形成されるとともに、前記ユニオンナットの押圧により前記チューブとの間で面圧を発生させる先細り部を有し、
前記先細り部の外周面の軸方向一端の直径Dと、前記チューブにおいて前記膨出部が圧入されても変形しない非変形部の内径dとが、1.0d≦D≦1.4dの関係を満たしている、管継手。
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