Intelligent integrated cylinder drying and vacuumizing device and method

CN117968340BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-28BENGBU TIANYUAN GAS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202410150792.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-02
Publication Date
2026-08-28
Estimated Expiration
2044-02-02

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Technical Problem

[0002]气瓶是将气体储存在内部的容器,气瓶内可装填各种气体,如工业氧气、工业氮气、高纯氮气、二氧化碳等气体,当气体用完后,需回收重新充填气体,使用发现,气瓶在使用完后,内部会残留水分以及杂质,若不进行清除,则影响下次装填气体的纯度

Benefits of technology

[0015]1、本发明通过第二半圆槽与第一半圆槽卡合固定气瓶,固定牢固可靠,且固定方便快捷,通过外部电热管进行加热烘干,真空泵内部水分加热蒸发形成水汽,使得真空泵既抽走了水汽,又抽走了内部的杂质,实现高效清洁,避免充填的气体不纯的弊端,且可一次完成多组气瓶的抽真空,效率高效,使用方便。

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying vacuumizing device, belong to gas cylinder vacuumizing device technical field, including second box, the second box outside hinged with first box, the upper end of the first box is equipped with multiple first semicircular grooves, the rear side of the first semicircular groove is provided with second semicircular groove, the second semicircular groove is set on the second box, the upper end of the second box is provided with support plate on both sides, the third fixed plate is erected between the support plate, the gas cylinder is fixed by the second semicircular groove and the first semicircular groove clamping, fixed firm and reliable, and it is convenient and fast to fix, heating drying is carried out by external electric heating tube, the moisture in the vacuum pump is heated and evaporated to form water vapor, so that the vacuum pump not only removes water vapor, but also removes internal impurities, realizes efficient cleaning, avoids the disadvantages that filled gas is not pure, and can complete the vacuumizing of multiple gas cylinders at a time, high efficiency, convenient to use.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of gas cylinder vacuuming devices, specifically relating to an intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Gas cylinders are containers that store gases. They can be filled with various gases, such as industrial oxygen, industrial nitrogen, high-purity nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When the gas is used up, it needs to be recycled and refilled. It has been found that after use, moisture and impurities remain inside the gas cylinder. If these are not cleaned, they will affect the purity of the gas to be filled next time. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device and method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device, comprising a second housing, a first housing hinged to the outside of the second housing, multiple sets of first semicircular grooves opened at the upper end of the first housing, a second semicircular groove provided at the rear side of the first semicircular groove, the second semicircular groove being opened on the second housing, support plates provided on both sides of the upper end of the second housing, a third fixing plate being erected between the support plates, multiple sets of vacuum pumps corresponding to the first semicircular grooves being provided on the third fixing plate, a flexible hose connected to one end of the vacuum pump, the other end of the flexible hose passing through the third fixing plate being connected to a rigid pipe, a connector rotatably connected to the other end of the rigid pipe, and an opening and closing mechanism provided on the outside of the connector.

[0005] Preferably, the opening and closing mechanism includes a fixed frame fixed to the outside of the connector, the fixed frame passing through a third fixed plate, the third fixed plate having an annular groove, the fixed frame being located within the annular groove, a threaded rod being provided at the upper end of the fixed frame, a second fixed plate being threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod, the second fixed plate being mounted between two support plates, and a rotating block being provided at the upper end of the threaded rod passing through the second fixed plate.

[0006] The opening and closing mechanism also includes a motor output shaft fixed to the upper end of the rotating block. A fixed frame is provided on the outside of the motor. A movable column is provided at the upper end of the fixed frame. A spring is sleeved on the outside of the movable column. One end of the spring is connected to the upper end of the fixed frame, and the other end is connected to a first sleeve. The movable column extends into the inside of the first sleeve. A first fixing plate is provided at the upper end of the first sleeve. The first fixing plate is fixed to the upper end of the support plate.

[0007] Preferably, the upper end of the fixing frame is provided with a movable rod, the outside of the movable rod is provided with a second sleeve, and the end of the movable rod that extends into the inside of the second sleeve is provided with a limit block, the limit block being slidably connected to the second sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the movable column, spring, and first sleeve are provided in two sets, respectively located on both sides of the upper end of the fixed frame.

[0009] Preferably, multiple sets of electric heating tubes are installed inside both the second box and the first box.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the first housing is provided with a handle.

[0011] Preferably, the first box and the second box are closed by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0012] A smart integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming method includes the following steps:

[0013] First, open the first chamber and place multiple gas cylinders sequentially into the bottom of the second chamber, positioning them in the second semi-circular groove. Then, close the first chamber, causing the first semi-circular groove of the first chamber to engage with the outside of the gas cylinders. This secures the gas cylinders by engaging the second semi-circular groove with the first semi-circular groove. After securing, align the connector with the gas cylinder port and turn on the motor. The motor drives the rotating block to rotate, causing the threaded rod to rotate and descend, which in turn drives the fixing frame to rotate and descend. This causes the connector to rotate automatically. The fixing frame outside the motor is supported by springs. When the rotating block descends, it drives the motor and the fixing frame to descend as well. After securing, finally, turn on the vacuum pump to create a vacuum through the hose, rigid pipe, and connector. The external heating element heats and dries the gas cylinders, causing the internal moisture to evaporate and form water vapor. This allows the vacuum pump to remove both the water vapor and internal impurities.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. This invention secures the gas cylinder by engaging the second semicircular groove with the first semicircular groove, ensuring a firm and reliable fixation that is convenient and quick. External heating elements heat and dry the cylinder, causing internal moisture in the vacuum pump to evaporate and form water vapor. This process removes both water vapor and internal impurities, achieving high-efficiency cleaning and avoiding the drawbacks of impure gas filling. Furthermore, it can vacuum multiple gas cylinders simultaneously, offering high efficiency and ease of use.

[0016] 2. The opening and closing mechanism of this invention, through the cooperation of a fixed frame, a first sleeve, a movable column, a second sleeve, a limiting block, a movable rod, a spring, a motor, a rotating block, a threaded rod, a fixed frame, and other mechanisms, enables the connector to be automatically fixed to the gas cylinder port without the need for manual rotation, thereby saving time and improving removal efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first and second housings of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the first and second housings of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. First housing; 2. Support plate; 3. Opening and closing mechanism; 31. Fixing frame; 32. First sleeve; 33. Movable column; 34. Second sleeve; 35. Limiting block; 36. Movable rod; 37. Spring; 38. Motor; 39. Rotating block; 310. Threaded rod; 311. Fixing frame; 4. First fixing plate; 5. Vacuum pump; 6. Hose; 7. Handle; 8. Heating element; 9. Second housing; 10. First semi-circular groove; 11. Second semi-circular groove; 12. Rigid pipe; 13. Connector; 14. Second fixing plate; 15. Third fixing plate. Detailed Implementation

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

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0024] Example 1

[0025] A smart integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device includes a second housing 9, with a first housing 1 hinged to the outside of the second housing 9. To facilitate opening the first housing 1, a handle 7 is provided on the surface of the first housing 1. The first housing 1 and the second housing 9 are closed by a snap-fit ​​mechanism for easy opening or closing. Multiple sets of first semi-circular grooves 10 are provided at the upper end of the first housing 1, and a second semi-circular groove 11 is provided on the rear side of the first semi-circular groove 10. The second semi-circular groove 11 is provided on the second housing 9. Support plates 2 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the second housing 9, and a third fixing plate 15 is provided between the support plates 2. Multiple sets of vacuum pumps 5 are provided on the third fixing plate 15, corresponding to the first semi-circular grooves 10. One end of a flexible hose 6 is connected to the port of the vacuum pump 5. The other end of the flexible hose 6 passes through the third fixing plate 15 and is connected to one end of a rigid pipe 12. The other end of the rigid pipe 12 is rotatably connected to a connector 13. The inner wall of the connector 13 is provided with threads, and the outside of the connector 13 is provided with an opening and closing mechanism 3.

[0026] In this embodiment, in order to dry the gas cylinder and remove internal moisture, multiple sets of electric heating tubes 8 are installed inside the second box 9 and the first box 1.

[0027] Specifically, firstly, open the first chamber 1 and place multiple gas cylinders sequentially into the bottom of the second chamber 9, positioned within the second semi-circular groove 11. Then, close the first chamber 1, causing the first semi-circular groove 10 of the first chamber 1 to engage with the outside of the gas cylinders. This secures the gas cylinders firmly and reliably, and the fixing is quick and easy. After fixing, align the connector 13 with the gas cylinder port and rotate the connector 13 to connect and secure it. Finally, turn on the vacuum pump 5 to evacuate the gas cylinders through the hose 6, rigid pipe 12, and connector 13, while the external heating element 8 heats and dries the gas cylinders. The internal moisture evaporates, forming water vapor, allowing the vacuum pump 5 to remove both water vapor and internal impurities, achieving efficient cleaning and avoiding the drawbacks of impure filling gas. Furthermore, it can evacuate multiple gas cylinders at once, making it highly efficient and convenient to use.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] As an alternative, an intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device includes an opening and closing mechanism 3 comprising a fixed frame 311 fixed to the outside of the connector 13, the fixed frame 311 penetrating a third fixed plate 15, the third fixed plate 15 having an annular groove, the fixed frame 311 being located within the annular groove, the upper end of the fixed frame 311 being provided with a threaded rod 310, the external thread of the threaded rod 310 being threadedly connected to a second fixed plate 14, the second fixed plate 14 being mounted between two support plates 2, and the upper end of the threaded rod 310 penetrating the second fixed plate 14 being provided with a rotating block 39;

[0030] The opening and closing mechanism 3 also includes the output shaft of the motor 38 fixed on the upper end of the rotating block 39. The motor 38 is provided with a fixed frame 31. The motor 38 is a low-speed forward and reverse motor. The upper end of the fixed frame 31 is provided with a movable column 33. A spring 37 is sleeved on the outside of the movable column 33. One end of the spring 37 is connected to the upper end of the fixed frame 31, and the other end is connected to the first sleeve 32. The movable column 33 extends into the interior of the first sleeve 32. The upper end of the first sleeve 32 is provided with a first fixing plate 4. The first fixing plate 4 is fixed on the upper end of the support plate 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, to ensure the stability of the lifting and lowering of the fixed frame 31, a movable rod 36 is provided at the upper end of the fixed frame 31, and a second sleeve 34 is provided outside the movable rod 36. A limit block 35 is provided at one end of the movable rod 36 that extends into the interior of the second sleeve 34. The limit block 35 is slidably connected to the second sleeve 34. Two sets of movable column 33, spring 37 and first sleeve 32 are provided and respectively provided on both sides of the upper end of the fixed frame 31 to provide stable load-bearing capacity.

[0032] Specifically, once the connector 13 is aligned with the gas cylinder port, the motor 38 is turned on. The motor 38 drives the rotating block 39 to rotate. As the rotating block 39 rotates, it drives the threaded rod 310 to rotate and descend, thereby driving the fixed frame 311 to rotate and descend. This causes the connector 13 to rotate automatically. The fixed frame 31 outside the motor 38 is provided with load-bearing force by the spring 37. When the rotating block 39 descends, it drives the motor 38 and the fixed frame 31 to descend. The connector 13 is automatically fixed to the gas cylinder port without the need for manual rotation and fixing, thus saving time and improving removal efficiency.

[0033] A smart integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming method includes the following steps: First, open the first chamber 1, and place multiple sets of gas cylinders sequentially into the bottom of the second chamber 9, positioned in the second semi-circular groove 11. Then, close the first chamber 1, causing the first semi-circular groove 10 of the first chamber 1 to engage with the outside of the gas cylinder, thus fixing the gas cylinder by the engagement of the second semi-circular groove 11 and the first semi-circular groove 10. After fixing, align the connector 13 with the gas cylinder port, and turn on the motor 38. The motor 38 drives the rotating block 39 to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating block 39 drives the threaded rod 3... 10 rotates and descends, thereby driving the fixed frame 311 to rotate and descend, thus causing the connector 13 to rotate automatically. The fixed frame 31 outside the motor 38 is supported by the spring 37. When the rotating block 39 descends, it drives the motor 38 and the fixed frame 31 to descend. After the fixing is completed, the vacuum pump 5 is turned on to draw a vacuum through the hose 6, hard pipe 12 and connector 13, and the external electric heating tube 8 heats and dries the gas cylinder. The water inside the gas cylinder is heated and evaporated to form water vapor, so that the vacuum pump 5 not only draws out the water vapor, but also draws out the impurities inside.

[0034] The solution in this embodiment can be selectively combined with solutions in other embodiments.

[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device, comprising a second housing (9), characterized in that: The second box (9) is hinged to the outside of the first box (1). The upper end of the first box (1) is provided with multiple sets of first semi-circular grooves (10). The rear side of the first semi-circular grooves (10) is provided with a second semi-circular groove (11). The second semi-circular groove (11) is provided on the second box (9). Support plates (2) are provided on both sides of the upper end of the second box (9). A third fixing plate (15) is provided between the support plates (2). Multiple sets of vacuum pumps (5) corresponding to the first semi-circular grooves (10) are provided on the third fixing plate (15). The port of the vacuum pump (5) is connected to one end of a hose (6). The other end of the hose (6) passes through the third fixing plate (15) and is connected to one end of a rigid pipe (12). The other end of the rigid pipe (12) is rotatably connected to a connector (13). The connector (13) is provided with an opening and closing mechanism (3) on the outside. The opening and closing mechanism (3) includes a fixed frame (311) fixed outside the connector (13). The fixed frame (311) passes through the third fixed plate (15). The third fixed plate (15) has an annular groove. The fixed frame (311) is located inside the annular groove. The upper end of the fixed frame (311) is provided with a threaded rod (310). The threaded rod (310) is externally threaded to a second fixed plate (14). The second fixed plate (14) is mounted between two support plates (2). The threaded rod (310) passes through the upper end of the second fixed plate (14) and is provided with a rotating block (39). The opening and closing mechanism (3) also includes an output shaft of a motor (38) fixed on the upper end of the rotating block (39). A fixed frame (31) is provided on the outside of the motor (38). A movable column (33) is provided on the upper end of the fixed frame (31). A spring (37) is sleeved on the outside of the movable column (33). One end of the spring (37) is connected to the upper end of the fixed frame (31), and the other end is connected to a first sleeve (32). The movable column (33) extends into the inside of the first sleeve (32). A first fixing plate (4) is provided on the upper end of the first sleeve (32). The first fixing plate (4) is fixed on the upper end of the support plate (2). The upper end of the fixed frame (31) is provided with a movable rod (36), and a second sleeve (34) is provided outside the movable rod (36). A limit block (35) is provided at one end of the movable rod (36) that extends into the interior of the second sleeve (34). The limit block (35) is slidably connected to the second sleeve (34).

2. The intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable column (33), spring (37), and first sleeve (32) are provided in two sets, respectively located on both sides of the upper end of the fixed frame (31).

3. The intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple sets of electric heating tubes (8) are installed inside the second box (9) and the first box (1).

4. The intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the first housing (1) is provided with a handle (7).

5. The intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first box (1) and the second box (9) are closed by a snap fastener.

6. A method for drying and vacuuming an intelligent integrated gas cylinder, employing the intelligent integrated gas cylinder drying and vacuuming device described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that... The steps include: First, open the first box (1), place multiple sets of gas cylinders into the bottom of the second box (9) in sequence, and position them in the second semi-circular groove (11). Then close the first box (1), so that the first semi-circular groove (10) of the first box (1) engages with the outside of the gas cylinder, so that the gas cylinder is fixed by the second semi-circular groove (11) and the first semi-circular groove (10). After fixing, align the connector (13) with the gas cylinder port, turn on the motor (38), and the motor (38) drives the rotating block (39) to rotate. As the rotating block (39) rotates, it drives the threaded rod (310) to rotate and descend from the bottom. The fixed frame (311) rotates and descends, causing the connector (13) to rotate automatically. The fixed frame (31) outside the motor (38) is supported by the spring (37). When the rotating block (39) descends, it drives the motor (38) and the fixed frame (31) to descend. After the fixed is completed, the vacuum pump (5) is turned on to draw a vacuum through the hose (6), hard pipe (12), and connector (13). The external electric heating tube (8) heats and dries the gas cylinder. The water inside the gas cylinder is heated and evaporated to form water vapor, so that the vacuum pump (5) draws away both water vapor and internal impurities.

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