A protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a protein separator with ultraviolet sterilization function, including a separator body and a water outlet regulating pipe; the water outlet regulating pipe is connected to the separator body, and the water outlet regulating pipe is provided with an ultraviolet sterilization device; the ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body. The present invention is based on a protein separator, and the water outlet regulating pipe is connected to the water outlet end of the protein separator. By arranging an ultraviolet sterilization device on the water outlet regulating pipe, the ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body, so as to achieve separation of high molecular organic matter such as protein, while using the ultraviolet sterilization device to kill microorganisms and bacteria contained in the water, so as to reduce the content of microorganisms in the water, reduce the harm to fish, and help improve the survival rate of marine fish.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of protein separators, and in particular relates to a protein separator with ultraviolet sterilization function. Background Art

[0002] In marine aquariums, some leftover bait and feces dissolve in the water, forming high molecular organic matter such as protein, sugar, and lipid colloid. Generally, they do not cause harm to some rough fish, but they pose a threat to some sensitive fish and mollusks. In addition, high molecular organic matter consumes dissolved oxygen in the water and further decomposes to produce toxic compounds such as ammonia nitrogen and nitrite.

[0003] Therefore, protein skimmers are commonly used in the prior art to remove these high molecular organic substances. However, the applicant has found that the existing protein skimmers only physically separate the protein and dirt in the fish tank water, and the single performance is difficult to meet the use requirements of the seawater fish tank. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above technical problems and provide a protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is implemented according to the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a protein separator with ultraviolet sterilization function, comprising a separator body and a water outlet regulating pipe;

[0007] The outlet water regulating pipe is connected to the separator body, and the outlet water regulating pipe is provided with an ultraviolet sterilization device;

[0008] The ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body.

[0009] Preferably, the outlet water regulating pipe is vertically arranged, and the outlet water regulating pipe is connected with the bottom of the separator body;

[0010] A water outlet is arranged in the middle of the water outlet regulating pipe, and a water outlet mask is arranged on the water outlet regulating pipe sleeve, and the water outlet mask is used for shielding the ultraviolet rays emitted from the water outlet.

[0011] Preferably, the ultraviolet sterilization device comprises:

[0012] A fixing member connected to the top of the water outlet regulating pipe;

[0013] An ultraviolet germicidal lamp is passed through the fixing piece and mounted on the fixing piece, and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp extends into the lumen of the water outlet regulating pipe;

[0014] The sealing member is used for sealing the connection between the fixing member and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

[0015] Preferably, the outer diameter of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is smaller than the inner diameter of the water outlet regulating tube, and the length of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is adapted to the length of the water outlet regulating tube so as to fully extend into the entire water outlet regulating tube.

[0016] Preferably, the water outlet mask is a short plastic round tube with both ends penetrating, the tube cavity of the water outlet mask is stepped, the upper tube cavity of the water outlet mask is tightly fitted on the water outlet regulating pipe, and the lower tube cavity of the water outlet mask is larger than the outer diameter of the water outlet regulating pipe to allow water to flow out.

[0017] Preferably, the separator body comprises:

[0018] Base;

[0019] A separation cover is sealed and connected to the base, the separation cover and the base form a separation chamber with an open top, and the outlet water regulating pipe is connected to the bottom of the separation chamber;

[0020] A collecting cup is connected to the top of the separation cover, and the separation chamber is communicated with the cup chamber of the collecting cup;

[0021] The separation device is connected to the base and located at the bottom of the separation chamber. The separation device is used to generate bubbles in the separation chamber to push the high molecular organic matter in the water body into the collection cup.

[0022] Preferably, the outer diameter of the upper portion of the separation cover is gradually reduced from bottom to top, which is conducive to bubble gathering.

[0023] Preferably, the separation device comprises:

[0024] The egg separator water pump is fixed on the base, and the inlet of the egg separator water pump is connected to a water vapor inlet pipe fitting, and the water vapor inlet pipe fitting passes through a separation cover body and communicates with the outside world;

[0025] A foam separation cover is provided with a reaction chamber in communication with the outlet of the egg skimmer pump; the foam separation cover comprises:

[0026] A hollow bottom plate is fixedly connected to the outlet of the egg separator pump; the hollow bottom plate is adapted to the inner diameter of the separation cover, the middle of the hollow bottom plate is closed, and a plurality of large-diameter perforations are arranged around the outer periphery of the hollow bottom plate;

[0027] A reaction chamber tube is arranged on the hollow bottom plate; the tube body of the reaction chamber tube and the plurality of large-diameter perforations are staggered to form a reaction chamber with an open top with the hollow bottom plate;

[0028] A hollow top plate is connected to the top of the reaction chamber tube to cover the top opening of the reaction chamber; a plurality of small-diameter perforations are arranged on the hollow top plate.

[0029] Preferably, the plurality of small-diameter perforations are radially arranged with the center of the hollow top plate as the center of the circle, and the apertures of the plurality of small-diameter perforations gradually decrease from the middle to the periphery.

[0030] Preferably, a muffler is provided on one side of the separation cover, and the muffler is provided with a silicone tube extending downward, and the silicone tube is connected to a gas nozzle through which water vapor enters the pipe fitting.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] The present invention is based on a protein separator, and a water outlet regulating pipe is connected to the water outlet end of the protein separator. An ultraviolet sterilization device is arranged on the water outlet regulating pipe, and the ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body, so as to achieve the separation of high-molecular organic matter such as protein. At the same time, the ultraviolet sterilization device can kill microorganisms and bacteria in the water, so that the content of microorganisms in the water is reduced, the harm to fish is reduced, and it is helpful to improve the survival rate of marine fish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0034] Figure 1 It is a plan view of a protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of the water outlet regulating pipe and the ultraviolet sterilizing device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 The structure of the separator body of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 4 The structure of the separator body of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0038] In the figure:

[0039] 10-water outlet regulating pipe, 11-water outlet mask, 111-strip hole;

[0040] 20-ultraviolet sterilization device, 21-fixing part, 22-ultraviolet sterilization lamp, 23-sealing part;

[0041] 30 - separator body, 31 - base, 32 - separation cover, 33 - collection cup, 34 - separation device, 341 - egg separator water pump, 342 - hollow bottom plate, 343 - reaction chamber tube, 344 - hollow top plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0043] like Figure 1 to Figure 4 As shown, the preferred structure of the protein separator with ultraviolet sterilization function described in the present invention.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function includes a skimmer body 30 and a water outlet regulating pipe 10. The water outlet regulating pipe 10 is connected to the skimmer body 30, and the water outlet regulating pipe 10 is provided with an ultraviolet sterilization device 20; the ultraviolet sterilization device 20 is used to sterilize the water discharged from the skimmer body 30.

[0045] The core innovation of the present invention lies in: connecting a water outlet regulating pipe to the water outlet end of the protein separator, and arranging an ultraviolet sterilization device on the water outlet regulating pipe. The ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body, so as to achieve the separation of high-molecular organic matter such as protein. At the same time, the ultraviolet sterilization device can kill the microorganisms and bacteria contained in the water, thereby reducing the content of microorganisms in the water, reducing the harm to fish, and helping to improve the survival rate of marine fish.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet regulating pipe 10 is vertically arranged and communicated with the bottom of the separator body. A water outlet is arranged in the middle of the water outlet regulating pipe, and a water outlet mask is arranged on the water outlet regulating pipe sleeve to shield the ultraviolet rays emitted from the water outlet.

[0047] The ultraviolet sterilization device 20 includes a fixing part 21, an ultraviolet sterilization lamp 22 and a sealing part 23. The fixing part is connected to the top of the water outlet regulating pipe. The ultraviolet sterilization lamp 22 is passed through the fixing part and mounted on the fixing part, and the ultraviolet sterilization lamp 22 extends into the lumen of the water outlet regulating pipe 10. The sealing part is used to seal the connection between the fixing part and the ultraviolet sterilization lamp.

[0048] Through this design, the water in the vertically arranged water outlet regulating pipe needs to spread upward from the bottom of the water outlet regulating pipe to the water outlet before it can be discharged, and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp extends from top to bottom into the lumen of the water outlet regulating pipe. The combination of the two designs, on the one hand, ensures that all the discharged water is sterilized by ultraviolet light. On the other hand, the outer diameter of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is smaller than the inner diameter of the water outlet regulating pipe, and the length of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is adapted to the length of the water outlet regulating pipe, so as to fully extend into the entire water outlet regulating pipe, thereby improving the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp on the water body and ensuring efficient and reliable sterilization.

[0049] Preferably, the principle and structure of the water outlet regulating pipe for regulating the water output are prior art, and the present invention will not elaborate on them here. The sterilization effect can be more fully improved by reducing the water output.

[0050] In one implementation, the water outlet mask is a short plastic round tube with both ends penetrating, the tube cavity of the water outlet mask is stepped, the upper tube cavity of the water outlet mask is tightly fitted on the water outlet regulating pipe, and the lower tube cavity of the water outlet mask is larger than the outer diameter of the water outlet regulating pipe to allow water to flow out and achieve shielding of ultraviolet rays.

[0051] And through the investigation and use of the applicant, it was found that after the seawater is purified by the protein skimmer with the special structure of the present invention, it also has the following unexpected technical effects, which helps users save time in cleaning the algae around the fish tank or the bottom tank; it usually needs to be cleaned once every 3 to 5 days. It can be seen that the protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization design of the present invention has greatly improved the water quality; and the phenomenon of algae growth in the bottom tank; it only needs to be cleaned once a month. The ultraviolet sterilization lamp will kill the harmful bacteria in the water passing through; at this time, the harmful bacteria in the water passing through are much reduced. There is little algae around the bottom tank, which makes the maintenance that needs to be done several times a week become once a month or even once every three months.

[0052] About the separator body

[0053] In the present invention, the separator body, i.e., the main device of the protein separator for realizing the classification of high molecular organic matter, adopts a submersible pump (jet type) push type. The principle is: generate pinhole-like bubbles to drive water flow into the reaction hood. Countless bubbles adhere to excessive protein, fine dirt, etc., while turning and squeezing upward; finally, the bubbles separate these foreign matter from the water surface and push them into the collection cup for holding sewage and dirt; while the clean water flows back into the water from other channels. Note: Because the density of seawater is relatively high, the bubbles can be as small as pinholes, so the physical separation effect can be achieved. Simply put, the working principle of the protein separator is that the tension of the bubbles pushes the dirt out and separates it from the water. At this time, the dirt and water are separated, the concentration of NO2 in the water is low, and then the concentration of NO3 is also low.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the separator body includes a base 31, a separation cover 32, a collection cup 33 and a separation device 34. The separation cover 32 is sealed and connected to the base, and the separation cover 32 and the base 31 form a separation chamber with an open top. A drainage pipe is provided at the bottom of the separation cover, and the water outlet regulating pipe 10 is plugged into the drainage pipe, and the water outlet regulating pipe is connected to the bottom of the separation chamber.

[0055] Preferably, the outer diameter of the upper portion of the separation cover is gradually reduced from bottom to top to form a bottleneck-like structure, which is conducive to bubble gathering. Preferably, the base is provided with a shock-absorbing silicone pad.

[0056] The collecting cup is connected to the top of the separation cover, and the separation chamber is connected to the cup chamber of the collecting cup. The collecting cup is used to collect excessive protein, fine dirt, etc. adhered to the bubbles. The collecting cup is detachably connected to the top of the separation cover, and when in use, the collecting cup can be regularly disassembled and cleaned.

[0057] Specifically, the separation device is connected to the base and located at the bottom of the separation chamber, and the separation device is used to generate bubbles in the separation chamber to push the high molecular organic matter in the water body into the collection cup.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the separation device 34 includes a protein separator pump 341 and a foam separation cover. The protein separator pump 341 is fixed on the base, and the inlet of the protein separator pump is connected to a water vapor inlet pipe (such as a venturi tube), and the water vapor inlet pipe passes through the separation cover body and communicates with the outside. The foam separation cover is provided with a reaction chamber connected to the outlet of the protein separator pump.

[0059] The foam separation cover includes a hollow bottom plate 342, a reaction chamber tube 343 and a hollow top plate 344. The hollow bottom plate 342 is fixedly connected to the outlet of the egg separator pump 341; the hollow bottom plate 342 is adapted to the inner diameter of the separation cover, the middle part of the hollow bottom plate is closed, and a plurality of large-diameter perforations are arranged around the outer periphery of the hollow bottom plate 342. The reaction chamber tube 343 is arranged on the hollow bottom plate 342; the tube body of the reaction chamber tube 343 and the plurality of large-diameter perforations are staggered to form a reaction chamber with an open top with the hollow bottom plate 342. The hollow top plate 344 is connected to the top of the reaction chamber tube to cover the open top of the reaction chamber; a plurality of small-diameter perforations are arranged on the hollow top plate.

[0060] Preferably, the plurality of small-diameter perforations are radially arranged with the center of the hollow top plate 344 as the center of the circle, and the apertures of the plurality of small-diameter perforations gradually decrease from the middle to the periphery.

[0061] Through this design, the radially arranged small-diameter perforations on the hollow top plate can effectively discharge water and effectively disperse bubbles and water flow. Combined with the structural design of the separation cover, the raised bubble-gathering layer can effectively push bubbles and prevent bubbles from being discharged by the water, and finally the protein in the water will slowly enter the collection cup.

[0062] Wherein, a muffler is arranged on one side of the separation cover, and the muffler is provided with a silicone tube extending downward, and the silicone tube is connected to the air nozzle through which water vapor enters the pipe fitting.

[0063] Specifically, other structures of the separator body of the present invention refer to the prior art.

[0064] The working principle of the protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function described in the present invention is:

[0065] The protein skimmer is placed in the seawater to be treated, and the protein skimmer pump is powered on. Water enters the protein skimmer pump from the water inlet of the water vapor inlet pipe, and air enters the air inlet silencer through the rubber tube to the water vapor inlet pipe, and then enters the protein skimmer pump to form a mixture of water and air. Due to the action of the protein skimmer pump, the mixture of water and air forms a large number of bubbles in the reaction chamber of the foam separation cover, and is discharged from the small aperture perforations of the hollow top plate of the foam separation cover. The large number of bubbles adsorb organic matter such as protein, sugar, and lipid colloid in the water through the tension adsorption effect of the contact surface with water, and then continuously rise through air flotation, rise to the collection cup, and the bubbles burst. The organic matter such as protein, sugar, and lipid colloid adsorbed by the bubbles adheres to the collection cup, and the separated clean water flows out from the hollow top plate, is discharged into the water outlet regulating pipe through the drainage pipe of the separation cover, and is sterilized by the ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

[0066] By adjusting the drainage size, when the water is clean, fewer bubbles are generated, and the drain outlet can be adjusted larger. When the water is clean, more bubbles are generated, and the drain outlet can be adjusted smaller to achieve better separation effect.

[0067] For other structures of the protein skimmer with ultraviolet light sterilization function described in this embodiment, refer to the prior art.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Therefore, any modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function, characterized in that: It includes a separator body and a water outlet regulating pipe; The outlet water regulating pipe is connected to the separator body, and the outlet water regulating pipe is provided with an ultraviolet sterilization device; The ultraviolet sterilization device is used to sterilize and disinfect the water discharged from the separator body; Wherein, the separator body includes a base, a separation cover and a separation device, and the separation device includes: The egg separator water pump is fixed on the base, and the inlet of the egg separator water pump is connected to a water vapor inlet pipe fitting, and the water vapor inlet pipe fitting passes through a separation cover body and communicates with the outside world; A foam separation cover is provided with a reaction chamber connected to the outlet of the egg skimmer pump; the foam separation cover comprises: A hollow bottom plate is fixedly connected to the outlet of the egg separator pump; the hollow bottom plate is adapted to the inner diameter of the separation cover, the middle of the hollow bottom plate is closed, and a plurality of large-diameter perforations are arranged around the outer periphery of the hollow bottom plate; A reaction chamber tube is arranged on the hollow bottom plate; the tube body of the reaction chamber tube and the plurality of large-diameter perforations are staggered to form a reaction chamber with an open top with the hollow bottom plate; A hollow top plate connected to the top of the reaction chamber tube to cover the top opening of the reaction chamber; the hollow top plate is provided with a plurality of small-diameter perforations, the plurality of small-diameter perforations are arranged radially with the center of the hollow top plate as the center of the circle, and the apertures of the plurality of small-diameter perforations gradually decrease from the middle to the periphery; Wherein, the separator body comprises: Base; A separation cover is sealed and connected to the base, and the separation cover and the base form a separation chamber with an open top, and the water outlet regulating pipe is connected to the bottom of the separation chamber; the outer diameter of the upper part of the separation cover is gradually reduced from bottom to top, which is conducive to bubble gathering; a muffler is arranged on one side of the separation cover, and the muffler is provided with a silicone tube extending downward, and the silicone tube is connected to the cable nozzle of the water vapor entering the pipe fitting; A collecting cup is connected to the top of the separation cover, and the separation chamber is communicated with the cup chamber of the collecting cup; The separation device is connected to the base and located at the bottom of the separation chamber. The separation device is used to generate bubbles in the separation chamber to push the high molecular organic matter in the water body into the collection cup.

2. The protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet water regulating pipe is vertically arranged and communicated with the bottom of the separator body; A water outlet is arranged in the middle of the water outlet regulating pipe, and a water outlet mask is arranged on the water outlet regulating pipe sleeve, and the water outlet mask is used for shielding the ultraviolet rays emitted from the water outlet.

3. The protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ultraviolet sterilization device comprises: A fixing member connected to the top of the water outlet regulating pipe; An ultraviolet germicidal lamp is passed through the fixing piece and mounted on the fixing piece, and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp extends into the lumen of the water outlet regulating pipe; The sealing member is used for sealing the connection between the fixing member and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

4. The protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is smaller than the inner diameter of the water outlet regulating pipe, and the length of the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is adapted to the length of the water outlet regulating pipe so as to fully extend into the entire water outlet regulating pipe.

5. The protein skimmer with ultraviolet sterilization function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet mask is a short plastic round tube with two ends passing through. The tube cavity of the water outlet mask is stepped. The upper tube cavity of the water outlet mask is tightly fitted on the water outlet regulating pipe, and the lower tube cavity of the water outlet mask is larger than the outer diameter of the water outlet regulating pipe to allow water to flow out.

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