Cooling tower water distribution disc cleaning device

By designing a cooling tower water tray cleaning device with worm gear and worm transmission, the problem of overflow caused by blockage of moss on the cooling tower water tray is solved, and efficient cleaning and water conservation effects are achieved.

CN222670832UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25CHONGQING CHINA TOBACCO IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421070279.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

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Technical Problem

The water distribution tray of the cross-flow cooling tower is prone to long-lasting moss blocking the water distribution hole, resulting in overflow of the cooling tower and wasted water resources.

Method used

A cooling tower water tray cleaning device is designed, including a mounting rack, cleaning brush and drive assembly. The cleaning drain brush drives the reciprocating movement through the worm gear and worm transmission of the driving assembly. The cleaning drain brush is set on the brush holder. The driving of the water flow does not require an external power source. The cleaning drain brush brushes the cloth water tray.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the long-term accumulation of moss and scale on the water-coated plate, prevents overflow, saves water resources, and improves cleaning efficiency and structural stability through symmetrical settings and adjustable connecting rods.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cooling tower maintenance equipment, and particularly relates to a cooling tower water distribution disc cleaning device. Comprising a mounting frame; the cleaning row brush is arranged on the mounting frame and is used for brushing the water distribution disc; and the driving assembly is arranged on the mounting frame and is used for driving the cleaning row brush to do reciprocating motion. The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem of water resource waste caused by overflow of the cooling tower because moss is easy to grow on a water distribution disc to block water distribution holes in the long-term use process of the existing cooling tower.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cooling tower maintenance equipment, and in particular relates to a cooling tower water tray cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Chiller cooling towers are generally arranged in outdoor places such as roofs or terraces. Among them, cross-flow cooling towers are widely used in high-power refrigeration equipment.

[0003] In actual operation, the water distribution holes on the water distribution plate of the cross-flow cooling tower (such as Figure 1 The water distribution holes (as shown) are often blocked by moss growing on the water distribution tray, resulting in uneven water distribution and affecting the heat dissipation effect of the cooling tower. At the same time, blockage of the water distribution holes can easily cause the cooling tower to overflow, thereby wasting water resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a cooling tower water distribution tray cleaning device to solve the problem that moss is easily grown on the water distribution tray of the existing cooling tower during long-term use, clogging the water distribution holes, causing the cooling tower to overflow and waste water resources.

[0005] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cooling tower water tray cleaning device, comprising:

[0007] Mounting frame;

[0008] A cleaning brush is arranged on the mounting frame and is used for brushing the water distribution tray;

[0009] The driving assembly is arranged on the mounting frame and is used for driving the cleaning brush to reciprocate.

[0010] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a power source, a worm gear, a worm and a transmission shaft, wherein the worm is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, the worm is connected to the power source, the transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, the worm gear is fixed to the transmission shaft, the worm gear meshes with the worm, a rocker arm is connected to the transmission shaft, a connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rocker arm, and the connecting rod is connected to the cleaning brush. With this arrangement, under the action of the power source, the rocker arm is driven to rotate through the worm gear transmission, and then the cleaning brush is driven to reciprocate through the connecting rod to clean the water distribution tray, which has a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0011] Preferably, the power source is a fan blade, which is fixed to the worm and located at the water outlet of the water inlet pipe of the cooling tower. With this arrangement, when water flows to the water distribution pan through the water inlet pipe, the water flow impacts the fan blade, driving the worm to rotate, and no external power source is required. When the water distribution pan is working, it drives the cleaning brush to reciprocate, which saves energy and is highly practical.

[0012] Preferably, a protective box is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, the worm wheel and the worm are both arranged in the protective box, one end of the worm with the fan blade extends out of the side wall of the protective box, and the worm is provided with a protective cap, which is located between the fan blade and the protective box. This arrangement is conducive to protecting the worm wheel and worm through the protective box to avoid damage to the worm wheel and worm.

[0013] Preferably, the driving assembly is arranged in the middle of the water distribution tray, brush holders are arranged on both sides of the driving assembly, and there are two rocker arms, which are rotatably connected to the brush holders through the connecting rods; the cleaning row brushes are arranged on the brush holders. In this way, the cleaning row brushes symmetrically arranged on both sides of the driving assembly can respectively scrub the surfaces of the water distribution trays on both sides of the driving assembly during the rotation of the worm, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0014] Preferably, the brush rack is provided with a plurality of cleaning brushes, so that the surface of the water distribution tray is repeatedly scrubbed by the plurality of cleaning brushes, thereby improving the scrubbing effect, having a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0015] Preferably, guide wheels are rotatably arranged on both sides of the brush holder, and the guide wheels lean against the inner wall of the water distribution tray. This arrangement is conducive to providing a guiding effect for the brush holder during the reciprocating movement of the brush holder, and has a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0016] Preferably, the connecting rod is a telescopic rod with a locking structure. This arrangement is conducive to adjusting the size of the connecting rod according to the size of the water distribution tray, and conveniently arranging a cleaning brush to scrub the water distribution tray, with a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0017] The utility model adopting the above technical solution has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. In this scheme, a reciprocating cleaning brush is arranged on the water distribution tray to repeatedly clean the water distribution tray, thereby preventing the water distribution tray from growing moss and scaling due to long-term use. The structure is simple and practical.

[0019] 2. In this scheme, the fan blades are used as the power source. When water flows to the water distribution tray through the water inlet pipe, the water flow impacts the fan blades and drives the worm to rotate. No external power source is required. When the water distribution tray is working, it drives the cleaning brush to reciprocate, which saves energy and is highly practical.

[0020] 3. In this scheme, by arranging brush holders on both sides of the driving assembly, the structure is symmetrical and the operation is more stable. At the same time, the surfaces of the water distribution trays on both sides of the driving assembly are brushed during the rotation of the worm, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency;

[0021] 4. In this solution, the connecting rod is set as a telescopic rod with adjustable length, which is conducive to adjusting the size of the connecting rod according to the size of the water distribution tray, and conveniently arranging a cleaning brush to brush the water distribution tray. The structure is simple and practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The present invention can be further described by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an existing cooling tower water tray;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a cooling tower cloth water tray cleaning device of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the protective box of an embodiment of a cooling tower water tray cleaning device of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brush holder of an embodiment of a cooling tower water tray cleaning device of the utility model;

[0028] The main component symbols are described as follows:

[0029] 1. Mounting frame; 2. Cleaning brush; 3. Power source; 4. Worm gear; 5. Worm; 6. Transmission shaft; 7. Rocker arm; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Protective box; 10. Protective cap; 11. Brush holder; 12. Guide wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only for exemplary descriptions, and they are only schematic diagrams, not physical diagrams, and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. In order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the figures may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; for those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the figures may be omitted.

[0031] The same or similar numbers in the figures of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship, they are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the figure. This is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the figures are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In the description of this application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] like Figure 2 to Figure 5 As shown, a cooling tower water distribution tray cleaning device of the utility model includes a mounting frame 1 arranged on the cooling tower, a driving component is arranged on the mounting frame 1, and the driving component is connected to a cleaning brush 2. The driving component drives the cleaning brush 2 to reciprocate along the water distribution tray to brush the water distribution tray.

[0033] The water distribution tray is repeatedly cleaned by arranging a reciprocating cleaning brush 2 on the water distribution tray, thereby preventing the water distribution tray from growing moss and scaling due to long-term use. The structure is simple and practical.

[0034] In this embodiment, the driving assembly may include a power source 3, a worm gear 4, a worm 5 and a transmission shaft 6. The worm 5 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 1. The worm 5 is connected to the power source 3. The transmission shaft 6 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 1. The worm gear is fixed to the transmission shaft 6. The worm gear meshes with the worm 5. A rocker arm 7 is connected to the transmission shaft 6. A connecting rod 8 is connected to the rocker arm 7. The connecting rod 8 is connected to the cleaning brush 2. Under the action of the power source 3, the rocker arm 7 is driven to rotate through the worm gear 4 and the worm 5, and then the cleaning brush 2 is driven to reciprocate through the connecting rod 8 to clean the water distribution tray. The structure is simple and practical.

[0035] In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe of the cooling tower is arranged above the frame, and the power source 3 can be a fan blade, which is fixed to the worm 5 and is located at the water outlet of the water inlet pipe of the cooling tower. When water flows to the water distribution pan through the water inlet pipe, the water flow impacts the fan blade, driving the worm 5 to rotate, without the need for an external power source 3, and the water distribution pan drives the cleaning brush 2 to reciprocate when working, saving energy and being highly practical.

[0036] It can be understood that in other embodiments of the present application, the driving assembly may also include a motor as a power source 3 and a transmission shaft 6, the motor is fixedly mounted on the frame, connected to the transmission shaft 6 through a coupling, the transmission shaft 6 is rotatably mounted on the frame, a rocker arm 7 is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 6, the rocker arm 7 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 8, and the connecting rod 8 is connected to the cleaning brush 2. The motor directly drives the transmission shaft 6 to rotate, driving the cleaning brush 2 to reciprocate to clean the surface of the water distribution tray.

[0037] In this embodiment, the driving assembly is arranged in the middle of the water distribution tray, a brush holder 11 is arranged on both sides of the driving assembly, two rocker arms 7 are arranged, and they are respectively connected to the brush holder 11 through connecting rods 8, and the cleaning row brush 2 is arranged on the brush holder 11. By symmetrically arranging the cleaning row brushes 2 on both sides of the driving assembly, the surface of the water distribution tray on both sides of the driving assembly is brushed respectively during the rotation of the worm 5, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency. In order to enhance the stability of the structure, the connecting rod 8 connected to each rocker arm 7 can be arranged in two, which are respectively connected to the left and right ends of the brush holder 11, so that the operation is more stable.

[0038] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 8 is a telescopic rod with a locking structure, and the connecting rod 8 may include two connecting rods and a connecting sleeve, wherein the locking structure is a connecting sleeve, and one end of each of the two connecting rods is fixedly connected with a connecting ring, which is respectively rotatably connected to the brush holder 11 and the rocker arm 7, and the other end is provided with an external threaded connecting section, and both ends of the connecting sleeve are provided with an internal threaded connecting section, and the two connecting rods are respectively threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve. By rotating the connecting sleeve, the connection position between the connecting sleeve and the two connecting rods is adjusted, and the length of the connecting rod 8 is adjusted. The size of the connecting rod 8 is adjusted according to the size of the water distribution tray, so that the cleaning brush 2 is conveniently arranged to brush the water distribution tray, and the structure is simple and practical.

[0039] In other embodiments of the present application, the drive assembly can also be arranged at other positions of the water distribution tray. The rocker arm 7, connecting rod 8 and brush holder 11 constitute a crank slider mechanism. The stroke of the brush holder 11 is adjusted by changing the length of the connecting rod 8 to adapt to the size of the water distribution tray.

[0040] In this embodiment, the brush rack 11 is provided with multiple groups of cleaning brushes 2. Preferably, two groups of cleaning brushes 2 are provided on the brush rack 11. In one brushing stroke, the surface of the water distribution tray is brushed multiple times by multiple groups of cleaning brushes 2, thereby improving the brushing effect, having a simple structure and strong practicality.

[0041] In this embodiment, guide wheels 12 are rotatably provided on both sides of the brush holder 11, and the guide wheels 12 are against the water distribution tray. The guide wheels 12 are provided to provide a guide for the brush holder 11 during the reciprocating movement of the brush holder 11. In the vertical direction, the cleaning brush brushes along the upper surface of the water distribution tray under the action of the connecting rod 8 and the gravity of the brush holder 11. The structure is simple and practical.

[0042] In this embodiment, a protective box 9 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 1, the worm wheel 4 and the worm 5 are both arranged in the protective box 9, one end of the worm 5 provided with a fan blade extends out of the side wall of the protective box 9, and a protective cap 10 is arranged on the worm 5, and the protective cap 10 is located between the fan blade and the protective box 9. The protective box 9 protects the driving assembly, prevents the worm wheel 4 and the worm 5 from contacting with the water body to cause damage to the equipment, and is conducive to extending the service life of the equipment.

[0043] It can be understood that the protective cap 10 can be a conical structure, and the conical surface of the protective cap 10 is arranged toward the fan blades, which is beneficial to improve the waterproof effect.

[0044] The principles of this application are:

[0045] When the cooling tower is in use, water flows from the water inlet pipe to the water distribution pan, and hits the fan blades at the water outlet of the water inlet pipe. The fan blades are driven to rotate, and the worm 5 rotates, causing the worm wheel 4 to start rotating, and then driving the transmission shaft 6 fixedly connected to the worm wheel 4 to rotate. The rocker arm 7, connecting rod 8 and brush holder 11 on the transmission shaft 6 constitute a crank slider structure. During the rotation of the transmission shaft 6, the brush holder 11 reciprocates on the surface of the water distribution pan. At this time, the cleaning brush 2 on the brush holder 11 repeatedly brushes the water distribution pan to remove scale on the surface of the water distribution pan and prevent moss from growing on the water distribution pan.

[0046] The above is a detailed introduction to a cooling tower water tray cleaning device provided by the utility model. The description of the specific embodiment is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the utility model. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principle of the utility model, the utility model can also be improved and modified, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device, characterized in that: include: Mounting frame (1); A cleaning brush (2) is arranged on the mounting frame (1) and is used for brushing the water distribution tray; A driving assembly is arranged on the mounting frame (1) and is used for driving the cleaning brush (2) to reciprocate; the driving assembly comprises a power source (3), a worm wheel (4), a worm (5) and a transmission shaft (6); the worm (5) is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame (1); the worm (5) is connected to the power source (3); the transmission shaft (6) is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame (1); the worm wheel (4) is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft (6); the worm wheel (4) is meshed with the worm (5); a rocker arm (7) is connected to the transmission shaft (6); a connecting rod (8) is rotatably connected to the rocker arm (7); and the connecting rod (8) is connected to the cleaning brush (2).

2. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power source (3) is a fan blade, the fan blade is fixedly connected to the worm (5), and the fan blade is located at the water outlet of the water inlet pipe of the cooling tower.

3. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective box (9) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (1); the worm wheel (4) and the worm (5) are both arranged in the protective box (9); one end of the fan blade arranged on the worm (5) extends out of the side wall of the protective box (9); a protective cap (10) is arranged on the worm (5); and the protective cap (10) is located between the fan blade and the protective box (9).

4. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly is arranged in the middle of the water distribution tray, brush holders (11) are arranged on both sides of the driving assembly, two rocker arms (7) are arranged, and are rotatably connected to the brush holders (11) through the connecting rods (8) respectively; the cleaning brush (2) is arranged on the brush holders (11).

5. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The brush rack (11) is provided with a plurality of groups of cleaning brushes (2).

6. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Guide wheels (12) are rotatably arranged on both sides of the brush frame (11), and the guide wheels (12) are pressed against the inner wall of the water distribution tray.

7. A cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (8) is a telescopic rod with a locking structure.