Protein separator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a protein separator, which belongs to the technical field of aquarium devices and comprises a protein separator main body, the top of the protein separator main body is communicated with a collecting box, the bottom of the protein separator main body is communicated with a water pump box, and the bottom of the water pump box is communicated with a gas-liquid mixing chamber; the gas-liquid mixing chamber is communicated with a water inlet, the egg separator main body is communicated with a gas-liquid discharge port, and water can enter the egg separator main body through the water inlet and is discharged through the gas-liquid discharge port; a water outlet adjusting device is arranged at the gas-liquid outlet; the gas-liquid mixing chamber is further communicated with a gas inlet, the gas inlet is connected with a gas pipe, the gas pipe is connected with a gas inlet adjusting device, and the gas inlet adjusting device is connected and fixed through a water outlet adjusting device. According to the protein separator disclosed by the utility model, the water outlet adjusting device and the air inlet adjusting device are integrated together, so that the size of the separator is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aquarium devices, in particular to a protein separator. Background Art

[0002] In fish tanks, the excrement and food waste of organisms are decomposed into ammonia by saprophytic bacteria. Ammonia is harmful to the organisms in the aquarium, and even more so to corals and fish in saltwater aquariums. A protein skimmer separates organic matter from food waste and fish feces. It primarily utilizes the surface tension of bubbles created by pumping air into the bottom of the machine while simultaneously pumping water. The bubbles then push the water into the skimmer's wastewater collection box.

[0003] In the currently common protein skimmers, the water outlet regulating device and the air inlet regulating device are designed separately, which will cause the skimmer to be larger in size and take up more space. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a protein separator, which integrates a water outlet regulating device and an air inlet regulating device, thereby reducing the volume of the separator.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] Provided is a protein skimmer, comprising a skimmer body, wherein the top of the skimmer body is connected to a collection box, the bottom is connected to a water pump box, and the bottom of the water pump box is connected to a gas-liquid mixing chamber;

[0007] The gas-liquid mixing chamber is connected to a water inlet, and the protein skimmer body is connected to a gas-liquid outlet. Water can enter through the water inlet and be discharged through the gas-liquid outlet. A water outlet regulating device is provided at the gas-liquid outlet.

[0008] The gas-liquid mixing chamber is also connected to an air inlet, the air inlet is connected to an air pipe, the air pipe is connected to an air intake regulating device, and the air intake regulating device is connected and fixed through the water outlet regulating device.

[0009] Furthermore, the water outlet regulating device includes an regulating rod, which is rotatably connected to the protein skimmer body. A water outlet regulating member is connected below the regulating rod. The water outlet regulating member is located at the gas-liquid discharge port and passes through the left and right sides to form a water outlet regulating port.

[0010] The air pipe passes through the regulating rod and is connected to the air intake regulating device at the top end of the regulating rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the air intake regulating device includes an air volume regulating valve, a valve body wall of which is provided with an air volume regulating port, a valve stem extends into the valve body and can move up and down relative to the valve body, and a rubber ring is provided on the body wall of the valve stem at the position of the air volume regulating port.

[0012] Furthermore, the air intake regulating device further comprises a muffler box, which is connected between the regulating rod and the air volume regulating valve, and the muffler box is penetrated from top to bottom and has a muffler cotton arranged in its internal cavity; the lower end of the muffler box is provided with a connection port communicating with the air pipe;

[0013] The bottom of the cavity of the valve body and the muffler box are both provided with a protrusion;

[0014] A direction mark is provided on the body wall of the muffler box.

[0015] Furthermore, a guide box is provided inside the cavity of the protein skimmer body at the water outlet of the water pump, a gap is left between the outer wall of the guide box and the inner wall of the protein skimmer body, and a spray hole is provided on the top of the guide box.

[0016] Furthermore, the collection box includes a collection cup and a sewage pipe. The interior of the collection cup is provided with a sewage collection chamber connected to the protein skimmer body, and the top of the sewage collection chamber is connected to the collection cup.

[0017] The body wall of the collection cup is connected with a connecting column, and the sewage pipe is connected with the connecting column;

[0018] The bottom of the dirt collecting chamber is connected with a bubble neck, and the bubble neck is clamped on the top of the protein skimmer body.

[0019] Furthermore, a fixing column is provided on the body wall of the collecting cup, one end of the sewage pipe is connected to the connecting column, and the other end is connected to the fixing column.

[0020] Furthermore, a cup cover is provided on the top of the collection cup, and an exhaust hole is provided on the cup cover.

[0021] Furthermore, a needle brush is provided near the water inlet of the water pump box.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a back clip for fixing the separator.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] 1. The protein skimmer of the utility model integrates the water outlet regulating device and the air inlet regulating device, making the structure of the skimmer more compact, reducing the volume of the skimmer, and making the adjustment method simple and easy to use;

[0025] 2. The protein skimmer of the present invention can adjust the water output by rotating the adjustment rod, and the gas-liquid discharge port can be opened or closed by rotating the adjustment rod 90 degrees. In combination with the direction mark on the silencer box, the direction of the adjustment rod can be easily determined, making it more convenient to use.

[0026] 3. In the protein skimmer of the present invention, the sewage pipe is clamped on the periphery of the fixed column and the connecting column, which is easy to disassemble, maintain and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent upon reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the water outlet regulating device and the air inlet regulating device;

[0031] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water outlet regulating device;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the air intake adjustment device;

[0033] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air intake regulating device;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the water pump box;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the protein skimmer body;

[0036] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the collection box.

[0037] In the figure: 1- protein skimmer body, 2- collection box, 3- water pump box, 4- gas-liquid mixing chamber, 5- water outlet regulating device, 6- air inlet regulating device, 7- back clamp;

[0038] 11-gas-liquid discharge port, 12-diversion box, 13-injection hole, 14-slideway, 15-tension rod, 16-sleeve mouth;

[0039] 21-collecting cup, 22-drain pipe, 23-sewage collecting chamber, 24-bubble neck, 25-connecting column, 26-fixing column, 27-cup cover, 28-vent;

[0040] 31-needle brush, 32-housing lower cover, 33-shock-absorbing rubber pad, 34-sealing ring;

[0041] 41-water inlet, 42-air inlet, 43-trachea;

[0042] 51-adjusting rod, 52-water outlet adjustment member, 53-water outlet adjustment port, 54-anti-rotation notch;

[0043] 61-valve body, 62-valve stem, 63-air volume adjustment port, 64-rubber ring, 65-silencer box, 66-silencer cotton, 67-protrusion, 68-direction mark, 69-block;

[0044] 71-first fixing screw, 72-second fixing screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for the purpose of explaining the relevant utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0047] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a protein skimmer, including a protein skimmer body 1, the top of the protein skimmer body 1 is connected to a collection box 2, the bottom is connected to a water pump box 3, and the bottom of the water pump box 3 is connected to a gas-liquid mixing chamber 4. The gas-liquid mixing chamber 4 is connected to a water inlet 41, and the protein skimmer body 1 is connected to a gas-liquid outlet 11. Water can enter through the water inlet 41 and be discharged through the gas-liquid outlet 11; a water outlet regulating device 5 is provided at the gas-liquid outlet 11, and the size of the gas-liquid outlet 11 is adjusted by the water outlet regulating device 5. The gas-liquid mixing chamber 4 is also connected to an air inlet 42, and the air inlet 42 is connected to an air pipe 43. Gas enters the gas-liquid mixing chamber 4 through the air pipe 43 and mixes with water. The air pipe 43 is connected to an air intake regulating device 6, and the air intake regulating device 6 is connected and fixed by the water outlet regulating device 5.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 3-4As shown, the water outlet regulating device 5 includes an adjusting rod 51, which is rotatably connected to the protein skimmer body 1. A water outlet regulating member 52 is connected below the adjusting rod 51. The water outlet regulating member 52 is located at the gas-liquid discharge port 11 and passes through it from left to right to form a water outlet regulating port 53. By rotating the adjusting rod 51, the water outlet regulating member 52 can be driven to rotate, thereby adjusting the direction of the water outlet regulating port 53, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the gas-liquid discharge port 11, and thus adjusting the vertical height of the gas-liquid mixture in the protein skimmer body 1. The water outlet regulating member 52 is bidirectionally open, and the gas-liquid discharge port 11 can be opened or closed every 90° rotation. In this embodiment, a sleeve 16 is provided on the periphery of the protein skimmer body 1 to accommodate the adjusting rod 51.

[0049] The air pipe 43 passes through the regulating rod 51 and is connected to the air intake regulating device 6 at the top of the regulating rod 51. Figure 5-6 As shown, the air intake regulating device 6 in this embodiment includes an air volume regulating valve and a silencer box 65 connected between the air volume regulating valve and the regulating rod 51. Specifically, an air volume regulating port 63 is provided on the wall of the valve body 61 of the air volume regulating valve. A valve stem 62 extends into the valve body 61 and can move up and down relative to the valve body 61. A rubber ring 64 is provided on the wall of the valve stem 62 at the position of the air volume regulating port 63. The rubber ring 64 can seal the air volume regulating port 63, and the height of the valve stem 62 can be adjusted to drive the rubber ring 64 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the air volume regulating port 63. In this embodiment, the valve stem 62 is rotatably connected to the valve body 61 by a thread. The gas flow rate is adjusted by rotating the valve stem 62, thereby adjusting the fineness of the foaming of the gas-liquid mixture. The muffler box 65 extends vertically, with a connection port at its lower end connected to the trachea 43. The connection port is inserted into the trachea 43. The muffler box 65 is provided with a muffler pad 66, which not only filters impurities in the gas but also provides sound insulation. The valve body 61 and the bottom of the muffler box 65 cavity are both provided with a protrusion 67 to facilitate airflow.

[0050] When adjusting the gas flow, the height of the valve stem 62 can be adjusted by rotating the valve stem 62, thereby adjusting the height of the rubber ring 64 and adjusting the flow of the gas volume regulating port 63; when adjusting the water flow, rotating the adjusting rod 51 can drive the water outlet regulating member 52 to rotate, thereby adjusting the water flow. In order to facilitate the rotation of the adjusting rod 51, the adjusting rod 51 can be rotated by rotating the muffler box 65. To avoid unnecessary rotation of the device, the adjusting rod 51 and the muffler box 65 can be constrained by a notch and a block 69. In this embodiment, an anti-rotation notch 54 is provided at the top of the adjusting rod 51, and a block 69 is provided at the bottom of the muffler box 65. The block 69 is inserted into the anti-rotation notch 54 so that the rotation of the muffler box 65 can drive the rotation of the adjusting rod 51. In addition, in order to facilitate observation of the angle of the water outlet adjustment member 52, a direction mark 68 is provided on the body wall of the muffler box 65 in this embodiment, and its direction is consistent with the direction of the water outlet adjustment port 53, which is convenient for observation and operation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the water inlet 41 is opened on one side, and the air inlet 42 is opened on the top, and there is a partition between the two. When the water pump pumps water through the water inlet 41, negative pressure is generated at the water inlet 41, causing gas to enter from the air inlet 42 and mix with the water to form a gas-liquid mixture.

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, the water pump box 3 is provided with a needle brush 31 near the water inlet, which can better mix the gas and liquid.

[0053] like Figure 8 As shown, the interior of the cavity of the skimmer body 1 is provided with a guide box 12 located at the water outlet of the water pump. A gap is left between the outer wall of the guide box 12 and the inner wall of the skimmer body 1, and a spray hole 13 is provided on the top of the guide box 12. In addition, a shock-absorbing rubber pad 33 is provided on the periphery of the water outlet of the water pump, and a shell lower cover 32 is provided on the periphery of the shock-absorbing rubber pad 33. The skimmer body 1 is connected to the periphery of the shell lower cover 32, and the shock-absorbing rubber pad 33 plays a role in shock absorption to prevent resonance with the water pump. A sealing ring groove is provided on the outer wall of the shell lower cover 32, and a sealing ring 34 is installed in the sealing ring groove to increase sealing and connection stability.

[0054] like Figure 9As shown, the collection box 2 includes a collection cup 21 and a drain pipe 22. The collection cup 21 is connected to the top of the protein skimmer body 1. A sealing ring slot is also provided on the outer wall of the collection cup 21 at the connection point with the protein skimmer body 1. A sealing ring 34 is installed in the sealing ring slot to enhance sealing and connection stability. The collection cup 21 has a waste collection chamber 23 inside that communicates with the protein skimmer body 1. The top of the waste collection chamber 23 communicates with the collection cup 21. A connecting post 25 is connected to the wall of the collection cup 21, and the drain pipe 22 communicates with the connecting post 25. A fixing post 26 is also provided on the wall of the collection cup 21. This fixing post 26 is not connected to the collection cup 21 and is only used to connect to the drain pipe 22. The drain pipe 22 has a substantially C-shaped structure, with one end connected to the connecting post 25 and the other end to the fixing post 26. The drain pipe 22 is clipped onto the outer periphery of the fixing post 26 and the connecting post 25, making it easy to disassemble and maintain. The bottom of the dirt collecting chamber 23 is connected to a bubble neck 24, which is clamped on the top of the protein skimmer body 1. A detachable cup cover 27 is provided on the top of the collection cup 21, and an exhaust hole 28 is opened on the cup cover 27 to prevent gas from accumulating inside the collection cup 21.

[0055] The skimmer is secured to the fish tank via a back clip 7. Specifically, a slideway 14 is provided on the body wall of the skimmer body 1. The back clip 7 is slidably connected to the slideway 14 and secured via a first fixing screw 71. The back clip 7 is also provided with a second fixing screw 72 for securing the back clip 7 to the fish tank glass. Tie rods 15 are provided below the slideway 14 on the skimmer body 1. These tie rods ensure that the skimmer body 1 is in better contact with the fish tank wall when secured, improving installation stability.

[0056] Gas-liquid flow direction:

[0057] The gas enters the air pipe 43 from the air intake regulating device 6, and enters the gas-liquid mixing chamber 4 from the air inlet 42. The water enters the gas-liquid mixing chamber 4 from the water inlet 41. In the gas-liquid mixing chamber 4, the gas and liquid are mixed to form a gas-liquid mixture, which is then pumped into the guide box 12 through a water pump. After the gas-liquid mixture is ejected from the injection hole 13, it flows in two ways, one part upward and the other part downward and is discharged through the gas-liquid outlet 11.

[0058] Working principle:

[0059] The water entering from the water inlet 41 and the gas entering from the air inlet 42 form a gas-liquid mixture in the gas-liquid mixing chamber 4, which is sprayed into the guide box 12 through the water pump outlet, and then evenly sprayed into the protein skimmer body 1 through the spray hole 13; the bubbles in the gas-liquid mixture float upward under the action of buoyancy, and dirt such as protein itself has polarity and is easily adsorbed by the surface tension of the bubbles. The protein and other dirt adsorbed by the bubbles gradually rise to the upper part of the protein skimmer body 1 under the action of the water flow. Under the action of the subsequent sprayed water flow, the bubbles with protein and other dirt on the upper part of the protein skimmer body 1 rise to the sewage collecting chamber 23 through the bubble neck 24 and finally flow into the collection cup 21 to complete the purification of the water body; when the sewage in the collection cup 21 is full, the sewage pipe 22 can be removed from the fixed column 26 for sewage discharge and cleaning.

[0060] Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in this application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but also includes other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalents without departing from the concept of the utility model. For example, the above-mentioned features can be replaced with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A protein skimmer, characterized in that: The skimmer comprises a main body (1), the top of the main body (1) is connected to a collecting box (2), the bottom is connected to a water pump box (3), and the bottom of the water pump box (3) is connected to a gas-liquid mixing chamber (4); The gas-liquid mixing chamber (4) is connected to a water inlet (41), and the skimmer body (1) is connected to a gas-liquid outlet (11). Water can enter through the water inlet (41) and be discharged through the gas-liquid outlet (11). A water outlet regulating device (5) is provided at the gas-liquid outlet (11). The gas-liquid mixing chamber (4) is also connected to an air inlet (42), the air inlet (42) is connected to an air pipe (43), the air pipe (43) is connected to an air inlet regulating device (6), and the air inlet regulating device (6) is connected and fixed via the water outlet regulating device (5).

2. A protein skimmer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet regulating device (5) comprises a regulating rod (51), the regulating rod (51) being rotatably connected to the protein skimmer body (1), a water outlet regulating member (52) being connected below the regulating rod (51), the water outlet regulating member (52) being located at the gas-liquid discharge port (11) and penetrating left and right to form a water outlet regulating port (53); The air pipe (43) passes through the regulating rod (51) and is connected to the air intake regulating device (6) at the top end of the regulating rod (51).

3. A protein skimmer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air intake regulating device (6) comprises an air volume regulating valve, wherein an air volume regulating port (63) is provided on the wall of a valve body (61) of the air volume regulating valve, a valve stem (62) extends into the valve body (61) and can move up and down relative to the valve body (61), and a rubber ring (64) is provided on the wall of the valve stem (62) at the position of the air volume regulating port (63).

4. A protein skimmer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air intake regulating device (6) further comprises a muffler box (65), the muffler box (65) being connected between the regulating rod (51) and the air volume regulating valve, the muffler box (65) being passed through from top to bottom and having muffler cotton (66) provided in the internal cavity; the lower end of the muffler box (65) is provided with a connection port communicating with the air pipe (43); The bottom of the cavity of the valve body (61) and the muffler box (65) are both provided with a protrusion (67); A direction mark (68) is provided on the body wall of the muffler box (65).

5. A protein skimmer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow guide box (12) is provided inside the cavity of the protein skimmer body (1) and is located at the water outlet of the water pump. A gap is left between the outer wall of the flow guide box (12) and the inner wall of the protein skimmer body (1). A spray hole (13) is provided on the top of the flow guide box (12).

6. A protein skimmer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collecting box (2) includes a collecting cup (21) and a sewage pipe (22); a sewage collecting chamber (23) communicating with the protein skimmer body (1) is provided inside the collecting cup (21); and the top end of the sewage collecting chamber (23) is communicated with the collecting cup (21); The wall of the collecting cup (21) is connected to a connecting column (25), and the sewage pipe (22) is connected to the connecting column (25); The bottom of the dirt collecting chamber (23) is connected to a bubble neck (24), and the bubble neck (24) is clamped on the top of the protein skimmer body (1).

7. A protein skimmer according to claim 6, characterized in that, A fixing column (26) is provided on the body wall of the collecting cup (21), one end of the sewage pipe (22) is connected to the connecting column (25), and the other end is connected to the fixing column (26).

8. A protein skimmer according to claim 6, characterized in that, A cup cover (27) is provided on the top of the collection cup (21), and an exhaust hole (28) is provided on the cup cover (27).

9. A protein skimmer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pump box (3) is provided with a needle brush (31) near the water inlet.

10. A protein skimmer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a back clip (7) for fixing the separator.

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