A vortex flowmeter
By designing a cleaning and adjustment mechanism, the vortex flow meter achieves convenient structural adjustment and inner wall cleaning, solving the problem that existing technologies cannot adapt to different pipeline requirements and foreign matter accumulation, thus improving measurement accuracy and delivery efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DAQING MEILONG MEASUREMENT & CONTROL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing vortex flow meters cannot be easily adjusted to adapt to different pipeline requirements, and foreign objects are easily adhered to, affecting measurement accuracy. Disassembly and cleaning are cumbersome and affect delivery efficiency.
The design includes a cleaning and adjustment mechanism, comprising a worm gear, a semi-circular vane, a pressurizing component, and an adjusting worm gear. By rotating the adjusting worm and the worm gear, the flow meter can be easily adjusted structurally and its inner wall cleaned. The pressurizing pipe increases the flow rate to flush away foreign objects.
It enables convenient adjustment of the flow meter according to pipeline requirements, prevents the accumulation of foreign objects, ensures measurement accuracy and efficient delivery, simplifies the cleaning process, and improves the versatility and efficiency of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of flow meter technology, specifically a vortex flow meter. Background Technology
[0002] Vortex flow meters are volumetric flow meters that measure the volumetric flow rate, standard volumetric flow rate, or mass flow rate of gases, steam, or liquids, based on the Karman vortex street principle. They are mainly used for flow measurement of fluid media in industrial pipelines, such as gases, liquids, steam, and other media.
[0003] However, in existing technologies, when monitoring liquid substances, the actual structure of existing vortex flow meters is fixed, making it impossible to easily adjust its structure to meet actual usage requirements. Customized piping with specific specifications is necessary, leading to suboptimal performance. Furthermore, prolonged use can cause foreign matter to adhere to the inner wall of the existing vortex flow meter, affecting its measurement accuracy. This necessitates disassembly, cleaning, and maintenance, which requires stopping the flow of substances, significantly impacting delivery efficiency. The disassembly and installation process is also cumbersome, further contributing to the suboptimal performance of existing vortex flow meters. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vortex flow meter that allows for convenient adjustment of its structure according to actual usage, thereby improving the versatility of the equipment and enabling easy cleaning and maintenance, ensuring that the equipment can perform its intended functions efficiently.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: A vortex flowmeter includes: a cleaning mechanism, the cleaning mechanism comprising a flowmeter body, an installation pipe, a control valve, a pressure boosting pipe, a cleaning component, and a pressure boosting component; the installation pipe is bolted to one end of the flowmeter body; the control valve is bolted to one end of the installation pipe; the pressure boosting pipe is bolted to one end of the control valve; the cleaning component is disposed on the installation pipe; and the pressure boosting component is disposed on the pressure boosting pipe; and
[0006] An adjustment mechanism is provided on the cleaning mechanism. The adjustment mechanism consists of two sets. Each set of the adjustment mechanism includes a fixed tube, a first steering tube, a second steering tube, an adjustment component, and a connecting component. The first steering tube is slidably inserted into one end of the fixed tube, and the second steering tube is slidably inserted into one end of the first steering tube. The adjustment component is provided on the fixed tube, the first steering tube, and the second steering tube, and the connecting component is provided on the second steering tube.
[0007] The cleaning components are provided in two sets. Each set of cleaning components includes a linkage frame, a linkage worm gear, a linkage worm, a linkage gear, and a semi-circular rotating plate. The linkage frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mounting tube. The semi-circular rotating plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting tube, with one end of the semi-circular rotating plate sliding through the inner wall of the mounting tube and the other end extending into the corresponding linkage frame. The linkage worm gear is sleeved on one end of the semi-circular rotating plate. The linkage worm is rotatably connected between the two opposite inner walls of the linkage frame. The linkage worm and the linkage worm gear mesh. The linkage gear is sleeved on one end of the linkage worm.
[0008] Each of the semicircular rotating pieces has multiple guide holes equidistantly opened on one side of its outer surface, and multiple guide grooves equidistantly opened on one side of its outer surface near its edge.
[0009] The outer surface of the mounting tube is rotatably connected to a linkage gear ring, which meshes with two linkage gears.
[0010] The pressurizing components are provided in two sets. Each set of pressurizing components includes a mounting base, a support spring, a movable frame, a connecting cover, and a pressurizing bottle. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the top of the pressurizing pipe and the interior of the mounting base is connected to the interior of the pressurizing pipe. The movable frame is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base, and the bottom end of the movable frame extends into the interior of the pressurizing pipe. The support spring is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base and is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the movable frame. The connecting cover is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base, and the pressurizing bottle is threadedly connected to the interior of the connecting cover.
[0011] The movable frame has multiple communication ports equidistantly opened on its outer surface, and the interior of the movable frame is connected to the interior of the corresponding mounting base.
[0012] One of the fixed pipes is connected to one end of the booster pipe by bolts, and the other fixed pipe is connected to the other end of the flow meter body by bolts.
[0013] The adjusting component includes a first clamping frame, an adjusting frame, a first adjusting gear, a first adjusting gear ring, a second clamping frame, a second adjusting gear, and a second adjusting gear ring. Two first clamping frames are provided, and both first clamping frames are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed tube by bolts, with one end of each first clamping frame engaging with one end of the first steering tube. The first adjusting gear ring is fitted onto the outer surface of the first steering tube. Two second clamping frames are also provided, and both second clamping frames are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first steering tube by bolts. The second adjusting gear ring is fitted onto the outer surface of the second steering tube. Two adjusting frames are provided, one of which is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding first clamping frame, and the other is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding second clamping frame. Each adjusting frame has an adjusting worm gear and an adjusting worm rotatably connected inside, and each adjusting worm gear meshes with the corresponding adjusting worm gear. The first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear are respectively fitted onto one end of the two adjusting worm gears. The first adjusting gear meshes with the first adjusting gear ring, and the second adjusting gear meshes with the second adjusting gear ring.
[0014] The connecting component includes a first side tube, a second side tube, two first adjusting rings, two second adjusting rings, and two third adjusting rings. The first side tube and the second side tube are respectively connected to one end of the corresponding second steering tube by bolts. The two first adjusting rings are respectively threaded to one end of the first side tube and the second side tube. Each second adjusting ring is threaded to the inside of the two first adjusting rings. Each third adjusting ring is threaded to the inside of the two second adjusting rings. Multiple connecting threaded holes are equidistantly formed on one outer surface of each of the first, second, and third adjusting rings.
[0015] A method for using a vortex flow meter includes the following steps:
[0016] S1. Installation and Adjustment: By rotating the adjusting worm gear, the adjusting worm gear, in conjunction with the adjusting worm wheel, drives the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear to rotate. Then, under the positional constraints of the first and second clamping frames, the rotating first and second adjusting gears, in conjunction with the first and second adjusting gear rings, can adjust the operating angle of the first and second diverting pipes. This ensures that the flowmeter body is always positioned at the lower end of the horizontal pipeline, allowing the equipment to meet the requirements of horizontally laid pipelines. Furthermore, by rotating the adjusting worm gear, the adjusted first and second diverting pipes can be kept relatively straight, allowing the equipment to meet the requirements of vertically laid pipelines. Additionally, depending on the actual pipeline laying conditions, the first and second side pipes can be replaced or added, allowing the equipment to be easily and securely connected to the laid pipeline. The first, second, and third adjusting rings allow the equipment to be securely connected to pipelines of different specifications. Existing bolts and sealing rings can be used to seal excess threaded holes, enabling the equipment to effectively seal and transport liquids.
[0017] S2. Clean Conveying: By rotating and adjusting the connecting worm gear, the rotating worm gear, in conjunction with the connecting gear and connecting gear ring, can synchronously drive two connecting worm wheels to rotate in opposite directions. This, in turn, causes the rotating worm wheels to drive the semi-circular vane to rotate, changing its position from perpendicular to the installation pipe cross-section to parallel to the installation pipe cross-section. This ensures that the conveyed liquid can only enter the flowmeter body through the gap between the guide hole and the guide groove and the inner wall of the installation pipe. This allows the obstructed liquid to enter the flowmeter body at a higher flow rate, simultaneously flushing the inner and outer walls of the flowmeter body. This prevents the accumulation of solid particles in the liquid, allowing for cleaning of the flowmeter body without disassembling it, while ensuring liquid conveying. When the connecting pipeline is small and the internal liquid flow rate is low, the booster pipe can be temporarily shut off via the control valve, and the booster bottle... When the port and connecting cover are fully removed from the mounting base, the pressure from the port of the pressure bottle causes the bottom of the moving frame to gradually move into the pressure tube, thus connecting the inside of the moving frame and the inside of the pressure tube through the connecting port. This allows the liquid inside the pressure tube to be injected into the pressure bottle through the connecting port, continuously compressing the air inside the pressure bottle. Then, the control valve is opened, allowing the liquid to be injected back into the mounting tube. At this point, the compression of the gas and liquid inside the pressure bottle increases the delivery pressure on the liquid inside the pressure tube, temporarily increasing the speed at which the liquid flows through the semi-circular vane. This allows the liquid to efficiently flush the inside of the flow meter body. After cleaning, the pressure bottle is rotated off. With the support of the water flow and the support spring, the moving frame can then re-seal the inside of the mounting base. Simultaneously, by rotating the worm gear, the semi-circular vane returns to its original shape.
[0018] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0019] (1) In this invention, during use, by rotating and adjusting the adjusting worm, the adjusting worm, in conjunction with the adjusting worm wheel, drives the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear to rotate. Then, under the positional constraints of the first and second clamping frames, the rotating first and second adjusting gears, in conjunction with the first and second adjusting gear rings, can rotate and adjust the operating angle of the first and second diverting pipes. This ensures that the flowmeter body is always at the lower end of the horizontal pipeline according to the actual installation environment, thereby ensuring that the flowing liquid is less likely to have excessive air bubbles affecting the actual measurement effect. This allows the equipment to meet the high-efficiency use requirements of horizontally laid pipelines. Furthermore, by rotating and adjusting the adjusting worm, the adjusted first diverting... The first and second side pipes can be kept relatively straight, enabling the equipment to meet the high-efficiency requirements of vertically laid pipelines. Furthermore, depending on the actual pipeline layout, the first and second side pipes can be replaced or added to facilitate a secure connection between the equipment and the pipeline. The first, second, and third adjusting rings allow for secure connections with pipelines of different specifications. Excess threaded holes can be sealed using existing bolts and sealing rings, ensuring effective sealed liquid transport. The equipment's structure can be easily adjusted according to actual usage, thus meeting diverse needs and increasing its versatility in practical applications.
[0020] (2) In this invention, during use, by rotating and adjusting the connecting worm gear, the rotating connecting worm gear, in conjunction with the connecting gear and the connecting gear ring, can synchronously drive the two connecting worm wheels to rotate in opposite directions. This, in turn, allows the rotating connecting worm wheels to drive the semi-circular vane to rotate, changing the semi-circular vane from a state perpendicular to the installation pipe cross-section to a state parallel to the installation pipe cross-section. This ensures that the transported liquid can only be injected into the flowmeter body through the gap between the guide hole and the guide groove and the inner wall of the installation pipe. This allows the obstructed liquid to be injected into the flowmeter body at a higher flow rate, simultaneously flushing the inner and outer walls of the flowmeter body, thus preventing the accumulation and residue of solid particles in the liquid. This allows for cleaning of the flowmeter body without disassembling it, while ensuring efficient operation of the flowmeter body. When the connecting pipe is small and the internal liquid flow rate is low, the booster pipe can be temporarily shut off by the control valve. When the pressure bottle's port is fully inserted into the mounting base with the connecting cap, the pressure from the pressure bottle's port causes the bottom of the moving frame to gradually move into the pressure tube. This allows the inside of the moving frame and the inside of the pressure tube to connect through the connecting port, enabling the liquid inside the pressure tube to be injected into the pressure bottle. The injected liquid continuously compresses the air inside the pressure bottle. Then, the control valve is opened, allowing the liquid to be injected back into the mounting tube. At this point, the compression of the gas and liquid inside the pressure bottle increases the delivery pressure on the liquid inside the pressure tube, temporarily increasing the speed at which the liquid flows through the semi-circular vane. This allows the liquid to efficiently flush the inside of the flow meter body. After cleaning, the pressure bottle is rotated off. With the support of the water flow and the support spring, the moving frame can then re-seal the inside of the mounting base. Simultaneously, by rotating the worm gear, the semi-circular vane returns to its original shape, enabling the equipment to efficiently monitor liquid delivery. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a first-view sectional perspective view of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the cleaning mechanism of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of section B;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a first-view sectional perspective view of the adjustment mechanism of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 Enlarged view of section C;
[0029] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 7 Enlarged view of section D in the middle;
[0030] Figure 10 This is a second-view sectional perspective view of the adjustment mechanism of the present invention.
[0031] The diagram shows the following markings: 1. Cleaning mechanism; 101. Flowmeter body; 102. Mounting pipe; 103. Linkage frame; 104. Linkage worm gear; 105. Linkage gear; 106. Linkage gear ring; 107. Semicircular vane; 108. Control valve; 109. Booster pipe; 110. Mounting base; 111. Support spring; 112. Connecting cover; 113. Moving frame; 114. Booster bottle.
[0032] 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Fixed tube; 202. First clamping frame; 203. Adjustment frame; 204. Adjustment worm gear; 205. First adjusting gear; 206. Second adjusting gear; 207. First steering tube; 208. First adjusting gear ring; 209. Second clamping frame; 210. Second steering tube; 211. Second adjusting gear ring; 212. First side tube; 213. First adjusting ring; 214. Second adjusting ring; 215. Third adjusting ring; 216. Second side tube. Detailed Implementation
[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.
[0034] Example 1, please refer to Figures 1-3 A vortex flow meter, comprising a cleaning mechanism 1 and an adjusting mechanism 2.
[0035] The details are as follows:
[0036] Please see Figures 4-6The cleaning mechanism 1 includes a flowmeter body 101, an installation pipe 102, a control valve 108, a booster pipe 109, cleaning components, and a booster component. The installation pipe 102 is bolted to one end of the flowmeter body 101. The control valve 108 is bolted to one end of the installation pipe 102. The booster pipe 109 is bolted to one end of the control valve 108. The cleaning components are mounted on the installation pipe 102, and the booster components are mounted on the booster pipe 109. There are two sets of cleaning components. Each set of cleaning components includes a linkage frame 103, a linkage worm gear, a linkage worm 104, a linkage gear 105, and a semi-circular rotating plate 107. The linkage frame 103 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the installation pipe 102, and the semi-circular rotating plate 107 is rotatably connected inside the installation pipe 102. The inner wall of the mounting tube 102 is slidably penetrated by one end of the semicircular rotating plate 107, and one end of the semicircular rotating plate 107 extends into the corresponding linkage frame 103. The linkage worm gear is sleeved on one end of the semicircular rotating plate 107, and the linkage worm 104 is rotatably connected between the two opposite inner walls of the linkage frame 103. The linkage worm 104 and the linkage worm gear mesh. The linkage gear 105 is sleeved on one end of the linkage worm 104. Multiple guide holes are equidistantly opened on one side of the outer surface of each semicircular rotating plate 107, and multiple guide grooves are equidistantly opened on one side of the outer surface of each semicircular rotating plate 107 near the edge. The outer surface of the mounting tube 102 is rotatably connected to the linkage gear ring 106, and the linkage gear ring 106 meshes with both linkage gears 105. There are two sets of pressurizing components, and each set of pressurizing components includes... The system includes a mounting base 110, a support spring 111, a movable frame 113, a connecting cover 112, and a pressure bottle 114. The mounting base 110 is fixedly connected to the top of the pressure pipe 109, and the interior of the mounting base 110 communicates with the interior of the pressure pipe 109. The movable frame 113 is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base 110, and its bottom end extends into the interior of the pressure pipe 109. The support spring 111 is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base 110, and its bottom end is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the movable frame 113. The connecting cover 112 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base 110. The pressure bottle 114 is threadedly connected to the interior of the connecting cover 112. The outer surface of the movable frame 113 has multiple equidistant communication ports, and the interior of the movable frame 113 communicates with the interior of the corresponding mounting base 110. One of the ports is fixedly... A fixed pipe 201 is bolted to one end of the booster pipe 109, and another fixed pipe 201 is bolted to the other end of the flowmeter body 101. By rotating and adjusting the connecting worm gear 104, the rotating connecting worm gear 104, in conjunction with the connecting gear 105 and the connecting gear ring 106, can synchronously drive the two connecting worm wheels to rotate in opposite directions. This, in turn, causes the rotating connecting worm wheels to drive the semi-circular vane 107 to rotate, allowing the semi-circular vane 107 to rotate from a state perpendicular to the cross-section of the mounting pipe 102 to a state parallel to the cross-section of the mounting pipe 102. This ensures that the liquid being transported can only enter the flowmeter body 101 through the gap between the guide hole and the guide groove and the inner wall of the mounting pipe 102, allowing the obstructed liquid to enter the flowmeter body 101 at a higher flow rate.Simultaneously, the inner surface of the flow meter body 101 is flushed to prevent the accumulation of solid particles in the liquid. This allows for cleaning of the flow meter body 101 without disassembling it, while ensuring liquid delivery. This ensures that the flow meter body 101 can efficiently perform its intended functions. When the connecting pipe is small and the internal liquid flow rate is low, the booster pipe 109 is temporarily shut off via the control valve 108. When the port of the booster bottle 114 is fully inserted into the mounting base 110 with the connecting cap 112, the pressure from the port of the booster bottle 114 causes the bottom of the moving frame 113 to gradually move into the booster pipe 109, thereby allowing communication between the inside of the moving frame 113 and the inside of the booster pipe 109. The connection port allows liquid inside the booster tube 109 to be injected into the booster bottle 114, continuously compressing the air inside the booster bottle 114. Then, the control valve 108 is opened, allowing liquid to be injected back into the mounting tube 102. At this point, the compression of the gas and liquid inside the booster bottle 114 increases the transport pressure on the liquid inside the booster tube 109, temporarily increasing the speed of the liquid flowing through the semi-circular vane 107. This allows the liquid to efficiently flush the inside of the flow meter body 101. After cleaning, the booster bottle 114 is rotated and removed. Supported by the water flow and the support spring 111, the moving frame 113 can then re-seal the inside of the mounting base 110.
[0037] Please see Figures 7-10The adjustment mechanism 2 is mounted on the cleaning mechanism 1. There are two sets of adjustment mechanisms 2. Each set includes a fixed pipe 201, a first steering pipe 207, a second steering pipe 210, an adjustment component, and a connecting component. The first steering pipe 207 is slidably inserted into one end of the fixed pipe 201, and the second steering pipe 210 is slidably inserted into one end of the first steering pipe 207. The adjustment component is mounted on the fixed pipe 201, the first steering pipe 207, and the second steering pipe 210. The connecting component is mounted on the second steering pipe 210. The adjustment component includes a first clamping frame 202, an adjustment frame 203, a first adjustment gear 205, a first adjustment gear ring 208, a second clamping frame 209, a second adjustment gear 206, and a second adjustment gear ring 211. The first clamping frame 202... There are two first clamping frames 202, which are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed tube 201 by bolts, and one end of each first clamping frame 202 is engaged with one end of the first steering tube 207. A first adjusting gear ring 208 is sleeved on the outer surface of the first steering tube 207. There are two second clamping frames 209, which are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first steering tube 207 by bolts. A second adjusting gear ring 211 is sleeved on the outer surface of the second steering tube 210. There are two adjusting frames 203, one of which is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding first clamping frame 202, and the other is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding second clamping frame 209. Each adjusting frame 203 has an adjusting worm gear and an adjusting worm wheel rotatably connected inside. The rod 204, each adjusting worm 204 meshes with a corresponding adjusting worm wheel. A first adjusting gear 205 and a second adjusting gear 206 are respectively fitted onto one end of the two adjusting worm wheels. The first adjusting gear 205 meshes with a first adjusting gear ring 208, and the second adjusting gear 206 meshes with a second adjusting gear ring 211. The connecting components include a first side tube 212, a second side tube 216, two first adjusting rings 213, two second adjusting rings 214, and two third adjusting rings 215. The first side tube 212 and the second side tube 216 are respectively bolted to one end of the corresponding second steering tube 210. The two first adjusting rings 213 are respectively threaded to one end of the first side tube 212 and the second side tube 216. Each second adjusting ring 214 is threaded... Each third adjusting ring 215 is threadedly connected to the inside of two first adjusting rings 214, and each of the first adjusting rings 213, second adjusting rings 214, and third adjusting rings 215 has multiple threaded holes equidistantly formed on one side of its outer surface. By rotating the adjusting worm 204, the adjusting worm 204, in conjunction with the adjusting worm wheel, can drive the first adjusting gear 205 and the second adjusting gear 206 to rotate. Subsequently, under the positional constraints of the first clamping frame 202 and the second clamping frame 209, the rotating first adjusting gear 205 and the second adjusting gear 206, in conjunction with the first adjusting gear ring 208 and the second adjusting gear ring 211, can rotate to adjust the operating angle of the first steering pipe 207 and the second steering pipe 210.This ensures that the flow meter body 101 is always positioned at the lower end of the horizontal pipeline, regardless of the actual installation environment. This prevents excessive air bubbles in the flowing liquid from affecting the measurement results, allowing the device to be used efficiently in horizontally laid pipelines. Furthermore, by rotating and adjusting the worm gear 204, the first and second diverting pipes 207 and 210 are aligned to ensure efficient use in vertically laid pipelines. Depending on the actual pipeline layout, the first and second side pipes 212 and 216 can be replaced or added, allowing for easy and secure connection to the pipeline. The first, second, and third adjusting rings 213, 214, and 215 enable secure connection to pipelines of different specifications. Existing bolts and sealing rings can be used to seal any excess threaded holes, ensuring effective sealed liquid transport.
[0038] The following provides a detailed description of the method of using a vortex flow meter according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes the following steps:
[0039] Step 1: Installation and Adjustment: By rotating the adjusting worm 204, the adjusting worm 204, in conjunction with the adjusting worm wheel, drives the first adjusting gear 205 and the second adjusting gear 206 to rotate. Then, under the positional constraints of the first clamping frame 202 and the second clamping frame 209, the rotating first adjusting gear 205 and the second adjusting gear 206, in conjunction with the first adjusting gear ring 208 and the second adjusting gear ring 211, can rotate and adjust the operating angle of the first diverting pipe 207 and the second diverting pipe 210. This ensures that the flowmeter body 101 is always at the lower end of the horizontal pipeline, according to the actual installation environment. This prevents excessive air bubbles in the flowing liquid from affecting the actual measurement effect, allowing the equipment to meet the high-efficiency use requirements of horizontally laid pipelines. Furthermore, by rotating the adjusting worm 204... The adjusted first turning pipe 207 and second turning pipe 210 are kept relatively straight, enabling the equipment to meet the high-efficiency use of vertically laid pipelines. Furthermore, depending on the actual pipeline laying conditions, the first side pipe 212 and second side pipe 216 can be replaced or added, allowing the equipment to be easily and securely connected to the laid pipeline. Simultaneously, the first adjusting ring 213, second adjusting ring 214, and third adjusting ring 215 enable the equipment to be securely connected to pipelines of different specifications. Excessive threaded holes can be sealed using existing bolts and sealing rings, allowing the equipment to effectively seal and transport liquids. The equipment's structure can be easily adjusted according to actual usage, thus meeting different needs and improving its versatility in practical application.
[0040] Step 2, Cleaning and Conveying: By rotating and adjusting the connecting worm gear 104, the rotating connecting worm gear 104, in conjunction with the connecting gear 105 and the connecting gear ring 106, can synchronously drive the two connecting worm wheels to rotate in opposite directions. This, in turn, causes the rotating connecting worm wheels to drive the semi-circular vane 107 to rotate, changing the semi-circular vane 107 from a state perpendicular to the cross-section of the mounting pipe 102 to a state parallel to the cross-section of the mounting pipe 102. This ensures that the conveyed liquid can only enter the flowmeter body 101 through the guide hole and the gap between the guide groove and the inner wall of the mounting pipe 102, thus preventing obstructed liquid flow. The liquid can be injected into the flow meter body 101 at a high flow rate, simultaneously flushing the inner wall of the flow meter body 101. This prevents the accumulation and residue of solid particles in the liquid, allowing for cleaning of the flow meter body 101 without disassembly, while ensuring liquid delivery. This ensures that the flow meter body 101 can efficiently perform its intended functions. When the connecting pipe is small and the internal liquid flow rate is low, the booster pipe 109 is temporarily shut off via the control valve 108, and the port of the booster bottle 114 is connected... When the cap 112 is fully inserted into the mounting base 110, the pressure from the port of the pressure bottle 114 causes the bottom of the moving frame 113 to gradually move into the pressure tube 109, thereby allowing the interior of the moving frame 113 and the interior of the pressure tube 109 to connect through the connecting port. This allows the liquid inside the pressure tube 109 to be injected into the pressure bottle 114 through the connecting port, causing the injected liquid to continuously compress the air inside the pressure bottle 114. Then, the control valve 108 is opened, allowing the liquid to be injected back into the mounting tube 102. At this time, the compression of the gas inside the pressure bottle 114 and the pressure bottle 11... 4. Under the compression of the internal liquid, the conveying pressure of the liquid inside the booster pipe 109 increases, thereby temporarily increasing the speed of the liquid flowing through the semi-circular vane 107. This allows the liquid to efficiently flush the inside of the flow meter body 101. After cleaning, the booster bottle 114 is rotated off. At this time, supported by the water flow and the support spring 111, the moving frame 113 can re-seal the inside of the mounting base 110. At the same time, by rotating the connecting worm gear 104, the semi-circular vane 107 is restored to its original state, thereby enabling the equipment to efficiently monitor the liquid delivery.
[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vortex flow meter, characterized in that, include: A cleaning mechanism (1) includes a flowmeter body (101), an installation pipe (102), a control valve (108), a booster pipe (109), a cleaning component, and a booster component. The installation pipe (102) is bolted to one end of the flowmeter body (101). The control valve (108) is bolted to one end of the installation pipe (102). The booster pipe (109) is bolted to one end of the control valve (108). The cleaning component is mounted on the installation pipe (102), and the booster component is mounted on the booster pipe (109). Adjustment mechanism (2), the adjustment mechanism (2) is set on the cleaning mechanism (1), the adjustment mechanism (2) is set in two sets, each set of the adjustment mechanism (2) includes a fixed tube (201), a first steering tube (207), a second steering tube (210), an adjustment component and a connecting component. The first steering tube (207) is slidably inserted into one end of the fixed tube (201), the second steering tube (210) is slidably inserted into one end of the first steering tube (207), the adjustment component is set on the fixed tube (201), the first steering tube (207) and the second steering tube (210), and the connecting component is set on the second steering tube (210); The cleaning components are provided in two sets. Each set of cleaning components includes a linkage frame (103), a linkage worm gear, a linkage worm (104), a linkage gear (105), and a semi-circular rotating plate (107). The linkage frame (103) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mounting tube (102). The semi-circular rotating plate (107) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting tube (102). One end of the semi-circular rotating plate (107) slides through the inner wall of the mounting tube (102), and the other end of the semi-circular rotating plate (107) extends into the corresponding linkage frame (103). The linkage worm gear is sleeved on one end of the semi-circular rotating plate (107). The linkage worm (104) is rotatably connected between the two opposite inner walls of the linkage frame (103). The linkage worm (104) and the linkage worm gear mesh. The linkage gear (105) is sleeved on one end of the linkage worm (104). The adjusting components include a first clamping frame (202), an adjusting frame (203), a first adjusting gear (205), a first adjusting gear ring (208), a second clamping frame (209), a second adjusting gear (206), and a second adjusting gear ring (211). Two first clamping frames (202) are provided, and the two first clamping frames (202) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed tube (201) by bolts. One end of each first clamping frame (202) is engaged with one end of the first steering tube (207). The first adjusting gear ring (208) is sleeved on the outer surface of the first steering tube (207). Two second clamping frames (209) are provided, and the two second clamping frames (209) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first steering tube (207) by bolts. The second adjusting gear ring... (211) Sleeve on the outer surface of the second steering tube (210), there are two adjustment frames (203), one of which is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding first clamping frame (202), and the other is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the corresponding second clamping frame (209). Each adjustment frame (203) is rotatably connected to an adjustment worm wheel and an adjustment worm (204). Each adjustment worm (204) meshes with the corresponding adjustment worm wheel. The first adjustment gear (205) and the second adjustment gear (206) are respectively sleeved on one end of the two adjustment worm wheels. The first adjustment gear (205) meshes with the first adjustment gear ring (208), and the second adjustment gear (206) meshes with the second adjustment gear ring (211).
2. The vortex flow meter as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the semicircular rotating pieces (107) has multiple guide holes equidistantly opened on one side of its outer surface, and multiple guide grooves equidistantly opened on one side of its outer surface near the edge.
3. The vortex flow meter as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mounting tube (102) is rotatably connected to a linkage gear ring (106), and the linkage gear ring (106) and two linkage gears (105) are all meshed.
4. The vortex flow meter as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pressurizing components are provided in two sets. Each set of pressurizing components includes a mounting base (110), a support spring (111), a movable frame (113), a connecting cover (112), and a pressurizing bottle (114). The mounting base (110) is fixedly connected to the top of the pressurizing tube (109). The interior of the mounting base (110) is connected to the interior of the pressurizing tube (109). The movable frame (113) is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base (110), and the bottom end of the movable frame (113) extends into the interior of the pressurizing tube (109). The support spring (111) is slidably inserted into the interior of the mounting base (110), and the support spring (111) is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the movable frame (113). The connecting cover (112) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base (110), and the pressurizing bottle (114) is threadedly connected to the interior of the connecting cover (112).
5. A vortex flow meter as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the movable frame (113) is provided with multiple communication ports at equal intervals, and the interior of the movable frame (113) is connected to the interior of the corresponding mounting base (110).
6. A vortex flow meter as described in claim 5, characterized in that: One of the fixed tubes (201) is connected to one end of the booster tube (109) by bolts, and the other fixed tube (201) is connected to the other end of the flow meter body (101) by bolts.
7. A vortex flow meter as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting components include a first side tube (212), a second side tube (216), two first adjusting rings (213), two second adjusting rings (214), and two third adjusting rings (215). The first side tube (212) and the second side tube (216) are respectively connected to one end of the corresponding second steering tube (210) by bolts. The two first adjusting rings (213) are respectively threaded to one end of the first side tube (212) and the second side tube (216). Each second adjusting ring (214) is respectively threaded to the inside of the two first adjusting rings (213). Each third adjusting ring (215) is respectively threaded to the inside of the two second adjusting rings (214). Each of the first adjusting rings (213), the second adjusting rings (214), and the third adjusting rings (215) has multiple threaded holes equidistantly opened on one outer surface.
8. A method of using a vortex flow meter, characterized in that, When applied to a vortex flow meter as described in claim 7, the method includes the following steps: S1. Installation and Adjustment: By rotating the adjusting worm gear (204), the adjusting worm gear (204) and adjusting worm wheel can drive the first adjusting gear (205) and the second adjusting gear (206) to rotate. Then, under the position restriction of the first clamping frame (202) and the second clamping frame (209), the rotating first adjusting gear (205) and the second adjusting gear (206) can rotate and adjust the operating angle of the first diverting pipe (207) and the second diverting pipe (210) in conjunction with the first adjusting gear ring (208) and the second adjusting gear ring (211). This allows the flowmeter body (101) to always be at the lower part of the horizontal pipeline according to the actual installation environment, so that the equipment meets the requirements for use in horizontally laid pipelines. By rotating and adjusting the worm gear (204), the first turning pipe (207) and the second turning pipe (210) can be in a relatively straight state after adjustment, so that the equipment can meet the use of vertically laid pipelines. At the same time, according to the actual pipeline laying conditions, the first side pipe (212) and the second side pipe (216) can be replaced or added, so that the equipment can be easily and securely connected to the laid pipeline. At the same time, the first adjusting ring (213), the second adjusting ring (214) and the third adjusting ring (215) can be used to securely connect the equipment to pipelines of different specifications. At the same time, the existing bolts and sealing rings can be used to seal the excess connection threaded holes, so that the equipment can effectively seal and transport liquids. S2. Clean Conveying: By rotating and adjusting the connecting worm (104), the rotating connecting worm (104), in conjunction with the connecting gear (105) and the connecting gear ring (106), can synchronously drive the two connecting worm wheels to rotate in opposite directions. This, in turn, allows the rotating connecting worm wheels to drive the semi-circular vane (107) to rotate, enabling the semi-circular vane (107) to rotate from a state perpendicular to the cross-section of the mounting pipe (102) to a state parallel to the cross-section of the mounting pipe (102). This ensures that the conveyed liquid can only be injected into the flow meter body (101) through the guide hole and the gap between the guide groove and the inner wall of the mounting pipe (102). Inside, the obstructed liquid can be injected into the flow meter body (101) at a higher flow rate, and the inner surface of the flow meter body (101) is flushed at the same time, thereby preventing the accumulation and residue of solid particles in the liquid. Thus, the flow meter body (101) can be cleaned without disassembling it, while ensuring the liquid is delivered. When the connecting pipe is small and the internal liquid flow rate is low, the booster pipe (109) is temporarily shut off by the control valve (108), and the port of the booster bottle (114) is completely disconnected from the connecting cap (112). When the device is inserted into the mounting base (110), the bottom of the moving frame (113) is gradually moved into the pressure tube (109) under the pressure of the port of the pressure boosting bottle (114), so that the inside of the moving frame (113) and the inside of the pressure boosting tube (109) can be connected through the connecting port, so that the liquid inside the pressure boosting tube (109) can be injected into the pressure boosting bottle (114) through the connecting port, so that the injected liquid continuously compresses the air inside the pressure boosting bottle (114). Then the control valve (108) is opened, so that the liquid can be injected into the mounting tube (102) again. At this time, the gas inside the pressure boosting bottle (114) is squeezed. Under the pressure of the liquid inside the pressurizing bottle (114), the conveying pressure of the liquid inside the pressurizing tube (109) increases, thereby temporarily increasing the speed of the liquid flowing through the semi-circular vane (107), so that the liquid can efficiently flush the inside of the flow meter body (101). After cleaning, the pressurizing bottle (114) is rotated off. At this time, under the support of the water flow and the support spring (111), the moving frame (113) can seal the inside of the mounting seat (110) again. At the same time, by rotating the connecting worm (104), the semi-circular vane (107) is restored to its original state.
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