阅读说明：本技术 管道的关断装置 (Shutoff device of pipeline ) 是由 扬·福玛内尔 阿德里安·弗吕米安尼 于 2020-05-04 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种管道(60)的关断装置(1),所述管道(60)允许至少一种流体进行流体循环,所述关断装置(1)具有用于以密封方式关断所述管道(60)以及相反地打开所述管道(60)的内嵌式关断机构(3)、设置在所述内嵌式关断机构(3)上游的上游阀(10)以及设置在所述内嵌式关断机构(3)下游的下游阀(20)。根据本发明,关断装置(1)具有互锁系统(30),其对用于紧密封闭内嵌式关断机构(3)的构件(4)一方面与上游阀(10)的上游控制构件(11)并且另一方面与下游阀(20)的下游控制构件(21)进行互锁,所述互锁系统(30)可在第一末端位置与第二末端位置之间在方向OX上平移移动,所述互锁系统(30)具有组装在一起的至少三个独立的部件(31、32、33)。(The invention relates to a shut-off device (1) for a pipe (60), the pipe (60) allowing fluid circulation of at least one fluid, the shut-off device (1) having an in-line shut-off mechanism (3) for sealingly shutting off the pipe (60) and conversely opening the pipe (60), an upstream valve (10) arranged upstream of the in-line shut-off mechanism (3) and a downstream valve (20) arranged downstream of the in-line shut-off mechanism (3). According to the invention, the shut-off device (1) has an interlock system (30) which interlocks a member (4) for tightly closing the in-line shut-off mechanism (3) with an upstream control member (11) of the upstream valve (10) on the one hand and with a downstream control member (21) of the downstream valve (20) on the other hand, the interlock system (30) being translationally movable in the direction OX between a first end position and a second end position, the interlock system (30) having at least three separate components (31, 32, 33) assembled together.)

1. A shut-off device (1) of a pipe (60), said pipe (60) allowing fluid circulation of at least one fluid, said shut-off device (1) comprising:

-an in-line shut-off mechanism (3) for sealingly shutting off the pipe (60) and conversely opening the pipe (60), the in-line shut-off mechanism (3) comprising a plate (7) and a fastening mechanism (2) allowing the plate (7) to be fastened and conversely released to allow the plate (7) to move relative to the pipe (60), the plate (7) being movable according to the positioning of a fastening control member (4);

-an upstream valve (10) arranged upstream of the in-line shut-off mechanism (3), the upstream valve (10) being drivable between an open position allowing fluid circulation and a closed position preventing fluid circulation, the upstream valve (10) being manually driven by an upstream control member (11) via an operator; and

-a downstream valve (20) arranged downstream of the in-line shut-off mechanism (3), the downstream valve (20) being drivable between an open position allowing fluid circulation and a closed position preventing fluid circulation, the downstream valve (20) being manually driven by a downstream control member (21) via an operator,

wherein the shut-off device (1) comprises an interlock system (30) that interlocks the fastening control member (4) with the upstream control member (11) and the downstream control member (21), the interlock system (30) being translationally movable in the direction OX between a first end position and a second end position, the interlock system (30) comprising different portions (p1-p6) such that:

-in said first end position, a first portion (p1) allowing manual actuation of said upstream control member (11), a second portion (p2) allowing manual actuation of said downstream control member (21), and a third portion (p3) preventing manual actuation of said fastening control member (4); and is

-in said second end position, a fourth portion (p4) prevents manual actuation of the upstream control member (11), a fifth portion (p5) prevents manual actuation of the downstream control member (21), and a sixth portion (p6) allows manual actuation of the tightening control member (4),

the interlocking system (30) comprises at least three separate components (31, 32, 33) assembled together, the at least three components (31, 32, 33) comprising a first component (31) having the first portion (p1) and the fourth portion (p4), a second component (32) having the third portion (p3) and the sixth portion (p6), and a third component (33) having the second portion (p2) and the fifth portion (p 5).

2. The shut-off device according to claim 1, wherein the interlock system (30) comprises a reversible fixing mechanism (34) allowing to fix the at least three components (31, 32, 33) together.

3. The shut-off device according to claim 1, wherein the interlock system (30) comprises a longitudinal adjustment mechanism (35) allowing to change the relative position of the at least three components (31, 32, 33) in the direction OX.

4. A shut-off device according to claim 3, wherein the longitudinal adjustment mechanism (35) comprises an oblong hole (36) provided in at least one of the at least three components (31, 32, 33).

5. The shut-off device according to claim 1, wherein the first portion (p1) comprises an at least partially circular first cut-out (41) allowing a rotational movement of a first shaft (12) rotating integrally with the upstream control member (11), the first shaft (12) comprising a partially circular first cam (13), the first cam (13) comprising a first cylindrical wall portion (14) cooperating with the at least partially circular first cut-out (41).

6. The shut-off device according to claim 5, wherein the fourth portion (p4) comprises at least one first flat edge (42) configured to prevent a rotational movement of the first shaft (12) rotating integrally with the upstream control member (11), the first cam (13) comprising a first flat surface (15) cooperating with the first flat edge (42).

7. The shut-off device according to claim 1, wherein the second portion (p2) comprises an at least partially circular second cut-out (43) allowing a rotational movement of a second shaft (22) rotating integrally with the downstream control member (21), the second shaft (22) comprising a partially circular second cam (23), the second cam (23) comprising a second cylindrical wall (24) cooperating with the at least partially circular second cut-out (43).

8. The shut-off device according to claim 7, wherein the fifth portion (p5) comprises at least one second flat edge (44) configured to prevent a rotational movement of the second shaft (22) rotating integrally with the downstream control member (21), the second cam (23) comprising a second flat surface (25) cooperating with the second flat edge (44).

9. The shut-off device according to claim 1, wherein the third portion (p3) comprises at least one third straight edge (45) configured to prevent a third shaft (5) rotating integrally with the tightening control member (4) from performing a rotational movement (4), the third shaft (5) comprising a part-circular third cam (6), the third cam (6) comprising a third flat surface (8) cooperating with the third straight edge (45).

10. Shut-off device according to claim 9, wherein the sixth portion (p6) comprises an at least partially circular third cut-out (46) allowing a rotational movement of the third shaft (5) rotating integrally with the fastening control member (4), the third cam (6) comprising a third cylindrical wall portion (9) cooperating with the at least partially circular third cut-out (46).

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a shut-off device for attachment to a pipe to shut off the pipe in a sealed manner or to allow fluid circulation of a fluid.

The present invention relates to the general technical field of valves associated with inline shut-off mechanisms on pipes at upstream and downstream. This in-line shut-off mechanism differs from conventional valves in that it comprises a plate that is movable in a plane perpendicular to the pipe and a fastening (and spacing) mechanism that allows the movable plate to be fastened (or released) in the shut-off position or in the fluid circulation position.

The invention is particularly suitable for chemical or petrochemical facilities which need to be completely tightly sealed when the pipeline is shut off.

Background

Furthermore, known shut-off devices may comprise an interlock plate that interlocks a fastening control member for controlling a fastening mechanism of an inline shut-off mechanism with an upstream control member of an upstream valve and a downstream control member of a downstream valve.

However, such interlocking panels are complex to manufacture. In fact, the portions of the interlocking plate need to be able to cooperate precisely with the different control members of the shut-off device.

Further, each interlock plate is dedicated to a single combination of upstream valve, downstream valve and in-line shutoff mechanism. Thus, if one of these components fails, the interlock plate needs to replace the failed component with an identical component produced by the same supplier.

Disclosure of Invention

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a shut-off device and in particular an upstream or downstream valve of a shut-off device, which is simpler to manufacture and is modular in order to facilitate the replacement of a defective component.

The present invention therefore relates to a shut-off device for a conduit allowing the fluid circulation of at least one fluid, comprising:

an in-line shut-off mechanism for sealingly shutting off and conversely opening the pipe, the in-line shut-off mechanism comprising a plate and a fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism allowing the plate to be fastened and conversely released to allow the plate to move relative to the pipe, the plate being movable in accordance with the positioning of the fastening control member;

-an upstream valve arranged upstream of the inline shut-off mechanism, the upstream valve being drivable between an open position allowing fluid circulation and a closed position preventing fluid circulation, the upstream valve being manually driven by an upstream control member via an operator; and

a downstream valve arranged downstream of the inline shut-off mechanism, the downstream valve being drivable between an open position allowing fluid circulation and a closed position preventing fluid circulation, the downstream valve being manually driven by a downstream control member via an operator.

According to the invention, such a shut-off device is notable in that it comprises an interlock system for interlocking the tightening control member with the upstream and downstream control members, the interlock system being translationally movable in the direction OX between a first end position and a second end position, the interlock system comprising different parts such that:

in the first end position, the first portion allows manual driving of the upstream control member, the second portion allows manual driving of the downstream control member, and the third portion prevents manual driving of the fastening control member; and

in the second end position, the fourth part prevents manual driving of the upstream control member, the fifth part prevents manual driving of the downstream control member, and the sixth part allows manual driving of the fastening control member.

Further, such an interlock system includes at least three separate components assembled together, including a first component having a first portion and a fourth portion, a second component having a third portion and a sixth portion, and a third component having a second portion and a fifth portion.

In other words, such a three-piece assembly of the interlock system allows for elimination of the size limitations associated with the manufacture of the interlock system. Further, each of the first, second and third components may have different dimensions, for example to accommodate a variety of different models of upstream, downstream or in-line shut-off mechanisms.

Furthermore, the three components that make up the interlock system may be interchangeably assembled together. According to a first embodiment, the first and third components may be attached to a second component that is longer than the other two components.

According to a second embodiment, the first and second components may also be attached to a third component that is longer than the other two components.

According to a third embodiment, the first component may be attached to the second component, which is attached to the third component. In this case, the lengths of the three components may be substantially equal.

Thus, when the upstream valve, the downstream valve, or the in-line shutoff mechanism needs to be replaced, only the corresponding components of the interlock system may be replaced or only moved relative to the other components of the interlock system.

Further, the upstream and downstream valves of such shut-off devices may be selected from the group consisting of ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, knife gate valves, mushroom valves, and piston valves. When one of these upstream or downstream valves fails, this failed valve may then be replaced with another type of valve or with an equivalent type provided by another supplier.

Furthermore, the applicant has described in particular in document EP3144569 different examples of in-line shut-off mechanisms that can be equipped with such shut-off devices. Thus, these examples of in-line shut-off mechanisms all include a fastening mechanism for fastening or releasing the movable shut-off plate and subsequently allowing the movable plate to move relative to the pipe.

Advantageously, the interlock system may comprise a reversible fixing mechanism allowing at least three components to be fixed together.

In other words, once the three components of the interlocking system are assembled together by the reversible fixing mechanism, they can be subsequently separated if necessary (for example in order to replace one of the components or indeed to modify its positioning with respect to at least one of the other two components).

Such reversible fixing means may be in the form of, for example, screws, nuts, pins, elastic rings or snap-fit fasteners, among others, or any equivalent fastening means.

In practice, the interlock system may comprise a longitudinal adjustment mechanism allowing to change the relative position of at least three components in the direction OX.

Thus, the longitudinal adjustment mechanism allows the components of the interlock system to be longitudinally guided in a straight line relative to each other in the direction OX. Once the relative position is selected, the reversible fixing mechanism may be tightened, for example, to fix the components relative to one another.

Thus, for example, when the upstream valve or the downstream valve is replaced with another valve having a different dimensional characteristic in the direction OX, the longitudinal adjustment mechanism allows to vary the positioning of the part of the interlock system disposed opposite the replaced valve with respect to at least one of the other two parts.

According to an advantageous example of the present invention, the longitudinal adjustment means may comprise an oblong hole provided in at least one of the at least three parts.

In fact, at least two oblong holes may thus cooperate with the screws forming the reversible fixing means and provide a guide for translation in the direction OX. The direction of the oblong hole is therefore arranged parallel to the direction OX, so as to enable such longitudinal adjustment between the three components of the interlock system.

Advantageously, the first portion may comprise an at least partially circular first cut-out allowing a rotational movement of a first shaft rotating integrally with the upstream control member, the first shaft comprising a partially circular first cam comprising a cylindrical wall portion cooperating with the at least partially circular first cut-out.

In fact, when the upstream valve comprises an upstream control member rotatable with respect to the body of the upstream valve, such an at least partially circular first cut-out allows the first cylindrical wall portion of the first cam to rotate freely.

In this case, the fourth portion may include at least one first flat edge configured to prevent rotational movement of the first shaft that rotates integrally with the upstream control member, and the first cam includes a first flat surface that cooperates with the first flat edge.

The upstream valve includes a control member rotatable relative to a body of the upstream valve, such first flat edge preventing rotation of the first cylindrical wall portion of the first cam by contact with the first plane.

In practice, the second portion may comprise an at least partially circular second cut-out allowing a rotational movement of a second shaft rotating integrally with the downstream control member, the second shaft comprising a partially circular second cam comprising a second cylindrical wall cooperating with the at least partially circular second cut-out.

In fact, such an at least partially circular second cut-out allows the second cylindrical wall portion of the second cam to rotate freely when the downstream valve comprises a downstream control member that is rotatable with respect to the body of the downstream valve.

Further, the fifth portion may include at least one second flat edge configured to prevent rotational movement of a second shaft that rotates integrally with the downstream control member, the second cam including a second flat surface that cooperates with the second flat edge.

Thus, the downstream valve comprises a control member rotatable with respect to the body of the downstream valve, such second straight edge preventing the second cylindrical wall of the second cam from rotating by contact with the second plane.

According to an advantageous example of the present invention, the third portion may comprise at least one third flat edge configured to prevent a rotational movement of a third shaft rotating integrally with the tightening control member, the third shaft comprising a third cam of partial circular shape, the third cam comprising a third flat surface cooperating with the third flat edge.

By analogy, when the in-line shut off mechanism comprises a fastening control member that is rotatable relative to the body of the in-line shut off mechanism, this third straight edge prevents the third cam from rotating.

Furthermore, the sixth portion may comprise an at least partially circular third cut-out allowing a rotational movement with a third shaft rotating integrally with the tightening control member, the third cam comprising a third cylindrical wall portion cooperating with the at least partially circular third cut-out.

In fact, such an at least partially circular third cut-out allows the third cylindrical wall portion of the third cam to rotate freely, when the in-line shut-off mechanism comprises a fastening control member that is rotatable with respect to the body of the in-line shut-off mechanism.

Drawings

The invention and its advantages emerge in more detail in the following description of an example given by way of illustration with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

figure 1 is a perspective view of a shut-off device according to the prior art;

figure 2 is a perspective view of a shut-off device according to the present invention;

figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a shut-off device according to the present invention; and is

Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an interlock system according to the present invention.

Detailed Description

Elements appearing in more than one figure may have the same reference numeral in each figure.

As already indicated, the present invention relates to the technical field of shut-off devices for pipes.

According to the prior art and as shown in fig. 1, such a shut-off device comprises an in-line shut-off mechanism 100 for closing and conversely opening the pipe in a sealed manner. Further, such in-line shutoff mechanism 100 is disposed between the upstream valve 101 and the downstream valve 102.

An interlock plate 103 is also fitted to allow the fastening member 104 to interlock with the upstream and downstream control members 105, 106.

Indeed, the upstream valve 101 may be manually driven by the upstream control component 105 via an operator, while the downstream valve 102 may be manually driven by the downstream control component 106 via an operator.

Furthermore, the interlock plate 103 is movable between two end positions.

In the first end position of the interlocking plate 103, the first portion p1 ' allows manual actuation of the upstream control member 105, the second portion p2 ' allows manual actuation of the downstream control member 106, and the third portion p3 ' prevents manual actuation of the fastening control member 104.

However, in the second end position of the interlock plate 103, the fourth portion p4 ' prevents manual actuation of the upstream control member 105, the fifth portion p5 ' prevents manual actuation of the downstream control member 106, and the sixth portion p6 ' allows manual actuation of the fastening control member 104.

However, such shut-off devices are not designed to allow replacement of a failed valve or an in-line shut-off mechanism. Either the faulty valve or in-line shut-off mechanism needs to be replaced with a valve or in-line shut-off mechanism of the exact same model, or the interlock plate needs to be replaced to fit the new size of the replaced valve or in-line shut-off mechanism.

As shown in fig. 2, the shut-off device 1 of the pipe 60 thus comprises an in-line shut-off mechanism 3 for shutting off the pipe in a sealed manner and conversely opening the pipe 60. Furthermore, such in-line shut-off mechanism 3 comprises a plate 7 and a fastening mechanism 2 which allows the plate 7 to be fastened and conversely released to allow the plate 7 to move relative to the pipe 60.

Such a plate 7 comprises a void portion allowing the circulation of fluid and a solid portion for shutting off the conduit 60. The plate 7 is thus movable between two end positions relative to the pipe and can be moved according to the positioning of the fastening control 4.

Furthermore, the shut-off device 1 comprises an upstream valve 10 arranged upstream of the inline shut-off mechanism 3 and a downstream valve 20 arranged downstream of the inline shut-off mechanism 3.

The upstream valve 10 can be actuated between an open position to allow fluid circulation and a closed position to prevent fluid circulation. The upstream valve 10 is manually driven by an operator through an upstream control member 11.

Similarly, the downstream valve 20 may be actuated between an open position that allows fluid circulation and a closed position that prevents fluid circulation. The downstream valve 20 is manually actuated by an operator through a downstream control member 21.

According to the invention, such shut-off device 1 comprises an interlock system 30 for interlocking the fastening control member 4 with the upstream control member 11 and the downstream control member 21. Furthermore, such an interlock system 30 is movable in translation in the direction OX between a first end position and a second end position.

As shown in FIG. 3, this interlock system 30 includes various portions p1-p 6.

Thus, in the first end position of the interlock system 30, the first portion p1 allows manual actuation of the upstream control member 11, the second portion p2 allows manual actuation of the downstream control member 21, and the third portion p3 prevents manual actuation of the fastening control member 4.

However, in the second end position, the fourth portion p4 prevents manual actuation of the upstream control member 11, the fifth portion p5 prevents manual actuation of the downstream control member 21, and the sixth portion p6 allows manual actuation of the fastening control member 4.

Furthermore, the interlocking system 30 comprises at least three separate components 31, 32, 33 assembled together, the three components 31, 32, 33 comprising a first component 31 having a first portion pl and a fourth portion p4, a second component 32 having a third portion p3 and a sixth portion p6, and a third component 33 having a second portion p2 and a fifth portion p 5.

As shown in fig. 4, the first portion p1 may include an at least partially circular first cut-out 41 that allows rotational movement of the first shaft 12 that rotates integrally with the upstream control member 11. Furthermore, the first shaft 12 may comprise a partly circular first cam 13, which first cam 13 in turn comprises a first cylindrical wall portion 14 cooperating with the at least partly circular first cut-out 41.

Furthermore, the fourth portion p4 may include at least one first flat edge 42 configured to prevent rotational movement of the first shaft 12 that rotates integrally with the upstream control member 11. Thus, the first cam 13 may include a first flat surface 15 that cooperates with the first flat edge 42.

By analogy, the second portion p2 may comprise an at least partially circular second cut-out 43 allowing a rotational movement of the second shaft 22 rotating integrally with the downstream control member 21. The second shaft 22 may comprise a part-circular second cam 23, which second cam 23 comprises a second cylindrical wall portion 24 cooperating with an at least partly circular second cut-out 43.

Similarly, the fifth portion p5 may include at least one second straight edge 44 configured to prevent rotational movement of the second shaft 22 that rotates integrally with the downstream control member 21. The second cam 23 may include a second flat surface 25 that cooperates with the second flat edge 44.

Furthermore, the third portion p3 may include at least one third straight edge 45 configured to prevent rotational movement of the third shaft 5, which rotates integrally with the fastening control member 4. The third shaft 5 may thus comprise a part-circular third cam 6, which third cam 6 comprises a third flat surface 8 cooperating with a third straight edge 45.

Finally, the sixth portion p6 may comprise an at least partially circular third cut-out 46 allowing a rotational movement of the third shaft 5, which rotates integrally with the fastening control member 4. The third cam 6 may thus comprise a third cylindrical wall portion 9 cooperating with said at least partly circular third cut-out 46.

Furthermore, the interlock system 30 may include a reversible securing mechanism 34 that allows the three components 31, 32, 33 to be secured together.

These reversible fixing means 34 are represented in the form of bolts comprising screws, each of which cooperates with a nut, respectively.

Furthermore, the interlock system 30 may also comprise a longitudinal adjustment mechanism 35 that allows to vary the relative position of the three components 31, 32, 33 in the direction OX.

Furthermore, such a longitudinal adjustment mechanism 35 may be formed, for example, by at least two oblong holes 36 extending in a direction parallel to the direction OX. As shown, eight apertures 36 are provided in the second component 32 of the interlock system 30 that allow translational movement of the first and third components 31, 33 relative to the second component 32.

Furthermore, such a shut-off device 1 may also comprise an indexing finger 50 mounted on the body of the in-line shut-off mechanism 3. Such indexing fingers 50 then include a movable end that is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The end is moved in translation in a direction OY perpendicular to the direction OX. The translational movement of the end of the indexing finger 50 may also be effected under the control of a key 51 manually operated by the operator.

The movable ends of the indexing fingers 50 are configured to cooperate with two complementary holes 39 (e.g., provided in the second part 32 of the interlock system 30) to index the interlock system 30 into position relative to the body of the in-line shut off mechanism 3.

Further, a slit 40 may be provided in the third part 33 to provide a passage through which the movable end of the index finger 50 may freely pass.

Furthermore, two holes 37 and 38 may also be provided in the second part 32 of the interlock system 30 to allow the free passage of the first cam 13 and the second cam 23 when the interlock system 30 is moved in the direction OX.

Of course, the invention is susceptible of many variations in its implementation. While several implementations are described above, it should be readily understood that an exhaustive identification of all possible implementations is not possible. And equivalents may of course be substituted for any means described without departing from the scope of the invention.