Electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment

By combining electrochemical and mechanical cleaning methods, and utilizing spray pumps, water pipe assemblies, and scraping mechanisms, the problem of existing equipment being unable to remove large suspended solids and contaminants in areas far from the electrodes has been solved, achieving comprehensive cleaning of the inner walls of the pipes.

CN224222243UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12HWASU +1
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Application Number
CN202521355624.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-30

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Technical Problem

Existing electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment is ineffective at removing large-diameter suspended contaminants and can only remove dirt near the electrodes, leaving contaminants on the inner wall of the pipeline in areas far from the electrodes.

Method used

The system employs a spray pump, water pipe assembly, and cleaning mechanism, combining electrochemical and mechanical cleaning methods. Electrochemical cleaning is performed using titanium-coated ruthenium electrodes and porous stainless steel electrodes, while large suspended solids are mechanically removed using a scraping mechanism. Wastewater is promptly discharged using a water pump.

Benefits of technology

It achieves comprehensive cleaning of the inner wall of the pipeline, effectively removing large suspended solids and contaminants in areas far from the electrodes, thus improving the cleaning effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to the technical field of pipeline cleaning, the electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment comprises a supporting frame, a water storage tank, a water suction pump, a spray pump, a water pipe assembly and a cleaning mechanism, a placing groove is dug in the center of the upper end face of the supporting frame in a penetrating mode, and the supporting frame is connected with the water storage tank in a limiting mode through the placing groove; a water suction pump is arranged on the bottom end face of the supporting frame, a spraying pump is arranged on the bottom end face of the water suction pump, the output ends of the water suction pump and the spraying pump communicate with a cleaning mechanism through a water pipe assembly, a water inlet is formed in the side end face of the water storage tank, and a water outlet is formed in the bottom end face of the water storage tank. When the pipeline is cleaned, electrochemical cleaning and mechanical cleaning are carried out on an inner cavity of the pipeline through the spray pump, the water pipe assembly and the cleaning mechanism, meanwhile, waste water is collected in time through the water suction pump and the water pipe assembly, electrochemical cleaning is carried out on the interior of the pipeline through the structure, mechanical cleaning can be carried out on the pipeline, and meanwhile the cleaned water can be pumped out in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline cleaning technology, and more specifically, to an electrochemical pipeline cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Pipeline cleaning equipment refers to specialized devices that remove dirt and grime from the inner walls and connections of pipelines using physical, chemical, or electrochemical methods. The aim is to restore pipeline flow, extend service life, and ensure media cleanliness. Based on their working principles, they can be categorized into electrochemical cleaning equipment, mechanical cleaning equipment, ultrasonic cleaning equipment, and chemical cleaning equipment. Electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment, in particular, utilizes the principle of electrochemical reactions to remove dirt from pipelines. Its core working principle involves applying an electric current to an electrolyte to trigger an oxidation-reduction reaction or a hydrogen / oxygen evolution reaction, thereby decomposing or peeling off the dirt from the inner walls of the pipeline.

[0003] For example, application number CN201822251638.9 discloses a pipeline cleaning device that can turn the guide vehicle left and right, thereby controlling the guide vehicle to selectively move the cleaning head at the branch of the pipeline to achieve cleaning of pipelines with branching paths; in the prior art, electrochemical reactions are mainly aimed at ionic and microparticle pollutants, and it is difficult to effectively remove suspended matter with larger diameters. Therefore, mechanical unblocking is required. In addition, some equipment in the prior art can only remove dirt near the electrode, and pollutants may remain in the area of ​​the pipeline inner wall away from the electrode.

[0004] Therefore, an electrochemical pipeline cleaning device is proposed to address the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an electrochemical pipeline cleaning device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electrochemical pipeline cleaning device, comprising a support frame, a water tank, a water pump, a spray pump, a water pipe assembly, and a cleaning mechanism. A placement groove is excavated through the center of the upper end face of the support frame, and the water tank is connected to the support frame through the placement groove. A water pump is provided on the bottom end face of the support frame, and a spray pump is provided on the bottom end face of the water pump. The output ends of the water pump and the spray pump are connected to the cleaning mechanism through the water pipe assembly. A water inlet is provided on the side end face of the water tank, and a drain outlet is provided on the bottom end face of the water tank.

[0007] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a housing and a suction pipe. The housing is installed at one end of the water pipe assembly, and the inner cavity of the housing is provided with a suction pipe. There are two sets of suction pipes, and the two sets of suction pipes are arranged symmetrically. The inner cavity of the housing is provided with a T-shaped pipe, and there are two sets of T-shaped pipes, and the two sets of T-shaped pipes are arranged symmetrically. One end of the suction pipe is connected to a suction head, and one end of the T-shaped pipe is connected to a spray head. One side of the housing is conical, and a titanium-coated ruthenium electrode is provided on the inclined surface of the housing. A porous stainless steel electrode is provided on the inclined surface of the housing away from the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode. A scraping mechanism is provided at one end of the conical housing.

[0008] Preferably, the scraping mechanism includes a stepper motor and a transmission rod. The stepper motor is installed in the inner cavity of the housing, and the output end of the stepper motor is provided with a transmission rod. A fixing rod is provided on the outer diameter surface of the transmission rod. One end of the housing is connected to a conical block through a rotary sealing ring, and a cleaning rod is provided on the inclined surface of the conical block.

[0009] Preferably, the water pipe assembly includes an outer pipe and a first inner pipe. The inner cavity of the outer pipe is provided with the first inner pipe, and a second inner pipe is provided on one side of the first inner pipe. There are two sets of the first inner pipe and the second inner pipe. The first inner pipe and the second inner pipe are arranged symmetrically. One end of the first inner pipe is connected to the water suction pipe, and one end of the second inner pipe is connected to one end of the tee pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the water inlet is connected to the drain outlet via a water storage tank, the water storage tank is connected to the input end of the spray pump via the drain outlet and water pipe, and the output end of the spray pump is connected to the cleaning mechanism via a water pipe assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode and the porous stainless steel electrode are symmetrically mounted on the inclined outer surface of the housing, and the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode and the porous stainless steel electrode are electrically connected to a PLC controller, and the PLC controller is specifically mounted on the bottom end face of the support frame.

[0012] Preferably, the conical block in the scraping mechanism forms a rotating structure around the center of the rotating seal ring with the housing via a rotating seal ring, and the stepper motor forms a rod drive structure with the conical block via a transmission rod.

[0013] Preferably, the first inner pipe in the water pipe assembly is connected to the suction head via a suction pipe, the second inner pipe in the water pipe assembly is connected to the nozzle via a tee pipe, and the first inner pipe is connected to the water pump.

[0014] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment, when cleaning pipelines, uses a spray pump, water pipe assembly, and cleaning mechanism to perform electrochemical and mechanical cleaning of the pipeline's inner cavity. Simultaneously, wastewater is collected in a timely manner using a water pump and water pipe assembly. This structure performs electrochemical cleaning of the pipeline's interior, as well as mechanical cleaning, while the cleaned water is promptly extracted. This solves the problem that "existing technologies primarily target ionic and microparticle pollutants through electrochemical reactions, making it difficult to effectively remove larger suspended solids, thus requiring mechanical dredging; and some existing equipment can only remove dirt near the electrodes, leaving pollutants remaining on the pipeline's inner wall in areas far from the electrodes."

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment, in its use, involves injecting liquid into a water tank through an inlet and activating a spray pump. The spray pump, through a water pipe and drain outlet, carries the liquid through a second inner pipe in the water pipe assembly to the inner cavity of a three-way pipe in the cleaning mechanism, and finally discharges it from the nozzle. Simultaneously, energizing the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode and the porous stainless steel electrode, achieves an electrochemical cleaning effect while injecting liquid. Meanwhile, the scraping mechanism in the cleaning mechanism activates a stepper motor, which drives a conical block to rotate via a transmission rod. The transmission rod is supported and limited by a fixed rod. As the conical block rotates, it... The sealing ring ensures a tight seal during rotation. As the conical block rotates, it cleans larger suspended solids in the pipe through the cleaning rod, thus solving the problem that "existing electrochemical reactions mainly target ions and small particulate pollutants, and are difficult to effectively remove larger suspended solids, thus requiring mechanical dredging. Furthermore, some existing devices can only remove dirt near the electrodes, and pollutants may remain on the inner wall of the pipe away from the electrodes." Subsequently, a water pump is started, and the output end of the water pump is connected to the suction pipe in the cleaning mechanism through the first inner pipe. The suction pipe is also connected to the suction head, thereby promptly drawing up the flushing water for wastewater discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the water pipe assembly of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the scraping mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Support frame; 2. Water tank; 3. Water pump; 4. Spray pump; 5. Water pipe assembly; 51. Outer pipe; 52. First inner pipe; 53. Second inner pipe; 6. Cleaning mechanism; 61. Housing; 62. Suction pipe; 63. T-connector; 64. Suction head; 65. Spray head; 66. Titanium-coated ruthenium electrode; 67. Porous stainless steel electrode; 68. Scraping mechanism; 681. Stepper motor; 682. Transmission rod; 683. Fixing rod; 684. Rotary sealing ring; 685. Conical block; 686. Cleaning rod; 7. Water inlet; 8. Drain. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example

[0023] As attached Figures 1 to 4An electrochemical pipeline cleaning device is shown, comprising a support frame 1, a water tank 2, a water pump 3, a spray pump 4, a water pipe assembly 5, and a cleaning mechanism 6. A placement groove is excavated through the center of the upper surface of the support frame 1, and the water tank 2 is connected to the support frame 1 via the placement groove. The water pump 3 is installed on the bottom surface of the support frame 1, and the spray pump 4 is installed on the bottom surface of the water pump 3. The output ends of the water pump 3 and the spray pump 4 are connected to the cleaning mechanism 6 via the water pipe assembly 5. A water inlet 7 is provided on the side surface of the water tank 2, and a drain outlet 8 is provided on the bottom surface of the water tank 2. During pipeline cleaning, the spray pump 4, the water pipe assembly 5, and the cleaning mechanism 6 perform electrochemical and mechanical cleaning of the pipeline's internal cavity, and promptly drain the wastewater through the water pump 3 and the water pipe assembly 5. The cleaning mechanism 6, through the aforementioned structure, performs electrochemical cleaning of the inside of the pipe and also mechanical cleaning. Simultaneously, the cleaned water can be promptly extracted. The cleaning mechanism 6 includes a housing 61 and a suction pipe 62. The housing 61 is installed at one end of the water pipe assembly 5, and the inner cavity of the housing 61 is equipped with two sets of suction pipes 62, arranged symmetrically. The inner cavity of the housing 61 is equipped with two sets of three-way pipes 63, also arranged symmetrically. One end of the suction pipe 62 is connected to a suction head 64, and one end of the three-way pipe 63 is connected to a nozzle 65. One side of the housing 61 is conical, and a titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66 is provided on the inclined surface of the housing 61, with the inclined surface of the housing 61 away from... A porous stainless steel electrode 67 is provided on one side of the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66. A scraping mechanism 68 is provided at one end of the conical shell 61. The water inlet 7 is connected to the drain outlet 8 through the water tank 2. The water tank 2 is connected to the input end of the spray pump 4 through the drain outlet 8 and the water pipe. The output end of the spray pump 4 is connected to the cleaning mechanism 6 through the water pipe assembly 5. The titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66 and the porous stainless steel electrode 67 are symmetrically installed on the inclined outer surface of the shell 61. Liquid is poured into the water tank 2 through the water inlet 7. The spray pump 4 is started. The spray pump 4 drives the liquid through the water pipe and the drain outlet 8 through the second inner pipe 53 in the water pipe assembly 5 and then delivers it to the inner cavity of the three-way pipe 63 in the cleaning mechanism 6. Finally, it is discharged from the nozzle 65, thus cleaning the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66. The titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66 and the porous stainless steel electrode 67 are energized to perform electrochemical cleaning while liquid is being injected. The titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66 and the porous stainless steel electrode 67 are electrically connected to a PLC controller, which is specifically installed on the bottom surface of the support frame 1. The scraping mechanism 68 includes a stepper motor 681 and a transmission rod 682. The stepper motor 681 is installed inside the housing 61, and the output end of the stepper motor 681 is provided with the transmission rod 682. A fixing rod 683 is provided on the outer diameter surface of the transmission rod 682. One end of the housing 61 is connected to a conical block 685 via a rotating sealing ring 684, and a cleaning rod 686 is provided on the inclined surface of the conical block 685. The scraping mechanism 68 in the cleaning mechanism 6 starts the stepper motor 681.Stepper motor 681 drives conical block 685 to rotate via transmission rod 682. Transmission rod 682 is supported and limited by fixing rod 683. During rotation, conical block 685 maintains a tight seal through rotary sealing ring 684. Simultaneously, cleaning rod 686 removes larger suspended solids from the pipe. The conical block 685 in the scraping mechanism 68 forms a rotary seal with the housing 61 via rotary sealing ring 684. The rotating structure with the center of ring 684 rotates, and the stepper motor 681 forms a rod transmission structure with the conical block 685 through the transmission rod 682. The water pipe assembly 5 includes an outer pipe 51 and a first inner pipe 52. The inner cavity of the outer pipe 51 is provided with the first inner pipe 52, and a second inner pipe 53 is provided on one side of the first inner pipe 52. There are two sets of both the first inner pipe 52 and the second inner pipe 53. The first inner pipe 52 and the second inner pipe 53 are arranged symmetrically. One end of the first inner pipe 52 is connected to the water suction pipe 62, and the second... One end of the inner tube 53 is connected to one end of the tee pipe 63. The first inner tube 52 in the water pipe assembly 5 is connected to the suction head 64 through the suction pipe 62. The second inner tube 53 in the water pipe assembly 5 is connected to the nozzle 65 through the tee pipe 63. The first inner tube 52 is connected to the water pump 3. When the water pump 3 is started, the output end of the water pump 3 is connected to the suction pipe 62 in the cleaning mechanism 6 through the first inner tube 52. The suction pipe 62 is connected to the suction head 64 to promptly draw up the rinsing water for wastewater discharge. In this embodiment, the water pump 3, spray pump 4, suction head 64, nozzle 65, titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66, porous stainless steel electrode 67, stepper motor 681, and rotary sealing ring 684 are all commercially available metric equipment that can be directly purchased by those skilled in the art. They can be customized or selected according to actual needs. Here, we only use them without making any structural or functional improvements, and we will not elaborate further.

[0024] The working process of this utility model is as follows: First, liquid is injected into the water storage tank 2 through the inlet 7. The spray pump 4 is started. The spray pump 4 uses the water pipe and the drain outlet 8 to drive the liquid through the second inner pipe 53 in the water pipe assembly 5 and then to the inner cavity of the three-way pipe 63 in the cleaning mechanism 6. Finally, it is discharged from the nozzle 65, which energizes the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode 66 and the porous stainless steel electrode 67. While injecting the liquid, an electrochemical cleaning effect is achieved. The stepper motor 681 is started. The stepper motor 681 uses the transmission rod 682 to drive the conical block 68. 5. The transmission rod 682 is supported and limited by the fixed rod 683. When the conical block 685 rotates, the rotating sealing ring 684 ensures the sealing during the rotation process. When the conical block 685 rotates, the cleaning rod 686 cleans the suspended objects with larger diameters in the cleaning pipe. The water pump 3 is started. The output end of the water pump 3 is connected to the suction pipe 62 in the cleaning mechanism 6 through the first inner pipe 52. The suction pipe 62 is connected to the suction head 64 to promptly draw up the flushing water so as to discharge the wastewater.

Claims

1. An electrochemical pipeline cleaning device, comprising a support frame (1), a water tank (2), a water pump (3), a spray pump (4), a water pipe assembly (5), and a cleaning mechanism (6), characterized in that: A placement groove is excavated through the center of the upper end face of the support frame (1), and a water storage tank (2) is connected to the support frame (1) through the placement groove. A water pump (3) is provided on the bottom end face of the support frame (1), and a spray pump (4) is provided on the bottom end face of the water pump (3). The output ends of the water pump (3) and the spray pump (4) are connected to a cleaning mechanism (6) through a water pipe assembly (5). A water inlet (7) is provided on the side end face of the water storage tank (2), and a drain outlet (8) is provided on the bottom end face of the water storage tank (2).

2. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (6) includes a housing (61) and a suction pipe (62). The housing (61) is installed at one end of the water pipe assembly (5), and the inner cavity of the housing (61) is provided with a suction pipe (62). There are two sets of suction pipes (62), and the two sets of suction pipes (62) are arranged symmetrically. The inner cavity of the housing (61) is provided with a three-way pipe (63), and there are two sets of three-way pipes (63), and the two sets of three-way pipes (63) are arranged symmetrically. One end of the suction pipe (62) is connected to the suction head (64), and one end of the three-way pipe (63) is connected to the nozzle (65). One side of the housing (61) is conical, and a titanium-coated ruthenium electrode (66) is provided on the inclined surface of the housing (61). A porous stainless steel electrode (67) is provided on the inclined surface of the housing (61) away from the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode (66). A scraping mechanism (68) is provided at one end of the conical housing (61).

3. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The scraping mechanism (68) includes a stepper motor (681) and a transmission rod (682). The stepper motor (681) is installed in the inner cavity of the housing (61), and the output end of the stepper motor (681) is provided with a transmission rod (682). A fixing rod (683) is provided on the outer diameter surface of the transmission rod (682). One end of the housing (61) is connected to a conical block (685) through a rotating sealing ring (684), and a cleaning rod (686) is provided on the inclined surface of the conical block (685).

4. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pipe assembly (5) includes an outer pipe (51) and a first inner pipe (52). The inner cavity of the outer pipe (51) is provided with the first inner pipe (52), and a second inner pipe (53) is provided on one side of the first inner pipe (52). There are two sets of the first inner pipe (52) and the second inner pipe (53). The first inner pipe (52) and the second inner pipe (53) are arranged symmetrically. One end of the first inner pipe (52) is connected to the water suction pipe (62), and one end of the second inner pipe (53) is connected to one end of the tee pipe (63).

5. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inlet (7) is connected to the outlet (8) via the water tank (2). The water tank (2) is connected to the input end of the spray pump (4) via the outlet (8) and the water pipe. The output end of the spray pump (4) is connected to the cleaning mechanism (6) via the water pipe assembly (5).

6. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The titanium-coated ruthenium electrode (66) and the porous stainless steel electrode (67) are symmetrically mounted on the inclined outer surface of the housing (61), and the titanium-coated ruthenium electrode (66) and the porous stainless steel electrode (67) are electrically connected to a PLC controller, and the PLC controller is specifically mounted on the bottom end face of the support frame (1).

7. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conical block (685) in the scraping mechanism (68) forms a rotating structure around the center of the rotating sealing ring (684) with the housing (61) through the rotating sealing ring (684), and the stepper motor (681) forms a rod transmission structure with the conical block (685) through the transmission rod (682).

8. The electrochemical pipeline cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first inner pipe (52) of the water pipe assembly (5) is connected to the suction head (64) through the suction pipe (62), the second inner pipe (53) of the water pipe assembly (5) is connected to the nozzle (65) through the tee pipe (63), and the first inner pipe (52) is connected to the water pump (3).