Cooler tube cleaning device

By designing a cooler pipe cleaning device that combines a rod body and a water spray component, high-pressure water flow and bristles are used to flush and scrub the inner wall of the cooler pipe, solving the problem of poor cleaning effect in the existing technology, achieving efficient cleaning and reducing manufacturing costs.

CN119436955BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10HUANENG LANCANG RIVER HYDROPOWER CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411748827.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-02

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for cleaning cooler pipes are ineffective, with risks of steel wires damaging the pipe walls and plastic rods offering limited cleaning results and posing a risk of breakage. They are also inefficient at removing deposits from the inner walls of the cooler pipes.

Method used

A cooler pipe cleaning device was designed, which combines a rod and a water spray component. The rod has a first water outlet and bristles, and the water spray component can rotate to spray water. The inner wall of the cooler pipe is rinsed and scrubbed by high-pressure water flow and bristles. The rod can be detachably connected to an extension pipe to accommodate cooler pipes of different lengths.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and effectiveness of cooler pipe cleaning, has a simple structure, saves manufacturing costs, reduces labor intensity, and extends equipment service life.

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Abstract

The application discloses a cooler pipeline cleaning device, which comprises a rod body, first brush hairs and a water spraying part. The rod body has a rod cavity extending along the length direction of the rod body. The wall surface of the rod body is provided with a first water outlet hole, which is communicated with the rod cavity. The first brush hairs are arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the rod body and used for brushing the inner wall surface of a cooling pipeline. The water spraying part is arranged at one end of the rod body and rotatable relative to the rod body. The water spraying part is provided with a water spraying hole, which is communicated with the rod cavity. The cooler pipeline cleaning device has good cleaning effect and high efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipe inner wall cleaning tools, specifically to a cooler pipe cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] A cooler is a type of heat exchange equipment used to cool fluids. Coolers have cooling pipes through which cooling water flows continuously. As a result, sediment and microorganisms in the water adhere to and accumulate on the pipe walls, and minerals corrode the pipe walls, leading to reduced cooler efficiency and decreased cooling effect. This severely impacts the normal operation of the cooled equipment and can even force it to shut down. Therefore, to ensure cooler efficiency, the inner walls of the cooling pipes must be cleaned regularly.

[0003] Due to the small inner diameter of the cooling pipes, relevant technologies typically use a special cleaning fluid for coolers to soften the deposits on the pipe walls, followed by rinsing with high-pressure water. While this method achieves some cleaning effect, it is limited because it doesn't directly clean the inner walls of the cooling pipes. To improve cleaning effectiveness, steel wire wrapped with white cloth is often used on-site to clean the pipe walls, but this carries the risk of the steel wire damaging the pipe walls. On-site efforts have also been made to explore and improve cleaning tools, using custom-made solid plastic rods to clean the inner walls of the cooling pipes. These rods effectively unclog the pipes and provide some cleaning, but their cleaning effect on the pipe walls is not significant, and there is a risk that the plastic rods may break and become lodged inside the cooling pipes during the cleaning process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, embodiments of the present invention provide a cooler pipe cleaning device with high cleaning efficiency and good cleaning effect.

[0005] The cooler pipe cleaning device of this invention includes:

[0006] A rod body having a rod cavity extending along the length of the rod body, the rod body being adapted to be inserted into a cooling pipe, and a first water outlet hole on the wall surface of the rod body communicating with the rod cavity;

[0007] The first brush bristles are disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body and are used to brush the inner wall surface of the cooling pipe.

[0008] A water spray component is disposed at one end of the rod body and is rotatable relative to the rod body. The water spray component has a water spray hole that communicates with the rod cavity.

[0009] The water spray component includes a connecting part and a rotating part. The connecting part is located at the bottom of the rotating part and the rotating part is rotatable relative to the connecting part. The connecting part is detachably connected to one end of the rod body, and the water spray hole is located on the rotating part.

[0010] There are at least two water spray holes, and the at least two water spray holes are arranged at circumferential intervals around the rotating part.

[0011] The water spray component also includes nozzles, at least two of which correspond one-to-one with at least two water spray holes. One end of each nozzle is disposed on the rotating part and communicates with the water spray hole, and the other end of each nozzle extends along the tangential direction of the outer periphery of the rotating part.

[0012] The cooler pipe cleaning device of this invention has a rod that extends into the cooling pipe. Water in the rod cavity flows out through a first water outlet to rinse the inner wall of the cooling pipe. A first brush brushes the inner wall of the cooling pipe to clean it and ensure cleaning efficiency. The water spray component rotates and sprays water onto the inner wall of the cooling pipe when the rod extends into it, further rinsing the inner wall and ensuring cleaning efficiency. Moreover, the cooler pipe cleaning device of this invention has a simple structure and saves manufacturing costs.

[0013] In some embodiments, the other ends of at least two of the nozzles are arranged clockwise, and / or the other ends of at least two of the nozzles are arranged counterclockwise.

[0014] In some embodiments, one end of the rod has a protrusion with an external thread on its outer circumferential surface, the water spray component has a through hole that passes through the rotating part and the connecting part, and the protrusion passes through the through hole to engage with a nut threadedly.

[0015] In some embodiments, one end of the rod has a water nozzle that communicates with the rod cavity, the rotating part has a mounting cavity, one end of the rod can be disposed in the mounting cavity, the water nozzle communicates with the mounting cavity, and water in the rod cavity can flow into the water nozzle through the water nozzle.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cooler pipe cleaning device further includes an extension pipe, the extension pipe including a pipe body having a second water outlet and a second bristle, the pipe body being detachably connected to the other end of the rod body.

[0017] In some embodiments, there are at least two first water outlet holes, and the at least two first water outlet holes are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the rod.

[0018] In some embodiments, there are at least two first bristles, and the at least two first bristles are arranged at intervals along the length of the rod. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cooler pipe cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the rod body and the water spray component of the cooler pipe cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cooler pipe cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water spray component of the cooler pipe cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water spray component of the cooler pipe cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Rod body; 11. Rod cavity; 12. First water outlet; 13. Protrusion; 14. Spray nozzle; 15. First groove; 16. Second groove; 17. Extension; 2. First bristles; 3. Spray component; 31. Connecting part; 32. Rotating part; 321. Mounting cavity; 3211. First protrusion; 3212. Second protrusion; 33. Spray hole; 34. Nozzle; 35. Through hole; 4. Nut. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the cooler pipe cleaning device of this embodiment includes a rod 1, a first brush 2, and a water spray component 3. The rod 1 has a rod cavity 11, which extends along the length of the rod 1 and penetrates both ends of the rod 1. The rod 1 is adapted to insert into a cooling pipe (not shown). A first water outlet 12 is provided on the wall surface of the rod 1, and the first water outlet 12 communicates with the rod cavity 11. The first brush 2 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the rod 1 and is used to brush the inner wall surface of the cooling pipe. The water spray component 3 is provided at one end of the rod 1 and is rotatable relative to the rod 1. The water spray component 3 has a water spray hole 33, which communicates with the rod cavity 11.

[0028] Specifically, rod 1 is inserted into the cooling pipe, and the other end of rod 1 is connected to the outlet of a high-pressure washer. High-pressure water is then introduced into the rod cavity 11 through the high-pressure washer. The high-pressure water is sprayed out through the first water outlet 12 and onto the inner wall of the cooling pipe to rinse it. Simultaneously, the first bristles 2 brush the inner wall of the cooling pipe to remove impurities adhering to it, ensuring cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, the water spray element 3 rotates under the impact of high-pressure water when rod 1 is inserted into the cooling pipe, spraying water onto the inner wall of the cooling pipe to rinse it, further ensuring cleaning efficiency. Therefore, the cooler pipe cleaning device of this embodiment has high cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effect, simple structure, saves manufacturing costs, and saves time and labor.

[0029] In some embodiments, the cooler pipe cleaning device further includes an extension pipe (not shown), which includes a pipe body having the same structure as the rod 1. The pipe body has a second water outlet and a second brush, and the pipe body is detachably connected to the other end of the rod 1.

[0030] Specifically, one end of the tube has an internal thread, and the other end of the rod 1 has an external thread, with one end of the tube and the other end of the rod 1 threadedly engaged. When the cooling pipe to be cleaned is long, a detachable connecting tube can be added to the other end of the rod 1 to extend the length of the cleaning device, thus adapting to cooling pipes of different lengths and improving the applicability of the cooler pipe cleaning device of this embodiment.

[0031] Understandably, the rod 1 can be manufactured according to the diameter of different cooling pipes so that the rod 1 can be adapted to the diameter of the cooling pipe that needs to be cleaned, making the operation simple and highly adaptable.

[0032] In some embodiments, the water spray component 3 includes a connecting portion 31 and a rotating portion 32. The connecting portion 31 is located at the bottom of the rotating portion 32, and the rotating portion 32 is rotatable relative to the connecting portion 31. The connecting portion 31 is detachably connected to one end of the rod body 1, and a water spray hole 33 is provided on the rotating portion 32.

[0033] Specifically, a bearing ball is provided between the bottom of the connecting part 31 and the rotating part 32 so that the rotating part 32 can rotate relative to the connecting part 31. The connecting part 31 is circular, the outer periphery of the rotating part 32 is cylindrical, and the central axis of the connecting part 31 is collinear with the central axis of the rotating part 32.

[0034] In some embodiments, there are at least two water spray holes 33, which are arranged at circumferential intervals around the rotating part 32. Specifically, there are four water spray holes 33, which are evenly arranged at circumferential intervals around the rotating part 32. By providing multiple water spray holes 33, the water sprayed from the water spray holes 33 can better flush the inner wall of the cooling pipe.

[0035] In some embodiments, the water spraying component 3 further includes nozzles 34, and there are at least two nozzles 34, with each of the at least two nozzles 34 corresponding to at least two water spray holes 33. One end of the nozzle 34 is disposed on the rotating part 32 and communicates with the water spray hole 33, and the other end of the nozzle 34 extends along the tangential direction of the outer periphery of the rotating part 32.

[0036] Specifically, there are four nozzles 34, each corresponding to one of the four water spray holes 33. By setting the nozzles 34, the flow rate of the water sprayed through the nozzles 34 can be increased, making it easier to flush away impurities on the inner wall of the cooling pipe and ensuring flushing efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments, the other ends of at least two nozzles 34 are arranged clockwise. In other embodiments, the other ends of at least two nozzles 34 are arranged counterclockwise. This arrangement ensures that when the water spray element 3 rotates under the impact of high-pressure water, the water sprayed from the at least two nozzles 34 can also rotate in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, thus maintaining the rotational speed of the water spray element 3.

[0038] In some embodiments, one end of the rod 1 has a protrusion 13, the central axis of the protrusion 13 is collinear with the central axis of the rod 1, and the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 13 has an external thread. The water spray component 3 has a through hole 35, which passes through the rotating part 32 and the connecting part 31. The protrusion 13 passes through the through hole 35 and is threadedly engaged with the nut 4 to achieve a detachable connection between the rod 1 and the connecting part 31, and the connection method is simple and firm.

[0039] In some embodiments, one end of the rod 1 has a water nozzle 14, which is located on the side wall of one end of the rod 1 and communicates with the rod cavity 11. The rotating part 32 has a mounting cavity 321, and one end of the rod 1 can be disposed in the mounting cavity 321. The water spray hole 33 communicates with the mounting cavity 321, and water in the rod cavity 11 can flow into the water spray hole 33 through the water nozzle 14. Specifically, water in the rod cavity 11 is sprayed out through the water nozzle 14 and enters the water spray hole 33 to drive the nozzle 34 to rotate, thereby causing the rotating part 32 to rotate relative to the rod 1.

[0040] Specifically, the outer circumferential surface of one end of the rod 1 has a first groove 15 and a second groove 16. The first groove 15 and the second groove 16 are arranged around the circumference of the rod 1, and are spaced apart along the length of the rod 1. The water nozzle 14 is located between the first groove 15 and the second groove 16. The inner wall surface of the mounting cavity 321 has a first protrusion 3211 and a second protrusion 3212. The first protrusion 3211 and the second protrusion 3212 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting cavity 321. The first protrusion 3211 is adapted to the first groove 15, and the second protrusion 3212 is adapted to the second groove 16, which improves the fit between the rotating part 32 and one end of the rod 1 and ensures that the rotating part 32 is not easily detached from the rod 1 under the impact of high-pressure water.

[0041] An extension 17 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the rod 1. The extension 17 is arranged around the circumference of the rod 1. The end of the mounting cavity 321 abuts against the extension 17. A bearing ball is provided between the end of the mounting cavity 321 and the extension 17 so that the rotating part 32 can rotate relative to the rod 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, there are at least two first water outlet holes 12, and the at least two first water outlet holes 12 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the rod body 1, which can better flush the impurities on the inner wall of the cooling pipe, improve cleaning efficiency, reduce the labor intensity of personnel, shorten the maintenance time of the cooler, ensure the heat exchange efficiency of the equipment, save energy, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0043] In some embodiments, there are at least two first bristles 2, and the at least two first bristles 2 are arranged at intervals along the length of the rod 1, which can better scrub the impurities on the inner wall of the cooling pipe, further improve the cleaning efficiency, reduce the labor intensity of personnel, and ensure the utilization rate and reliability of the cooler pipe cleaning device.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0049] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooler pipe cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A rod (1) has a rod cavity (11) that extends along the length of the rod (1). The rod (1) is adapted to be inserted into a cooling pipe. A first water outlet (12) is provided on the wall of the rod (1) and communicates with the rod cavity (11). First bristles (2), the first bristles (2) are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rod (1), and the first bristles (2) are used to brush the inner wall surface of the cooling pipe. A water spraying component (3) is provided at one end of the rod body (1) and is rotatable relative to the rod body (1). The water spraying component (3) has a water spraying hole (33) which is connected to the rod cavity (11). The water spray component (3) includes a connecting part (31) and a rotating part (32). The connecting part (31) is located at the bottom of the rotating part (32) and the rotating part (32) is rotatable relative to the connecting part (31). The connecting part (31) is detachably connected to one end of the rod (1). The water spray hole (33) is located on the rotating part (32). There are at least two water spray holes (33), and at least two water spray holes (33) are arranged circumferentially around the rotating part (32); The water spray component (3) further includes nozzles (34), there are at least two nozzles (34), and at least two nozzles (34) correspond one-to-one with at least two water spray holes (33). One end of the nozzle (34) is disposed on the rotating part (32) and communicates with the water spray hole (33), and the other end of the nozzle (34) extends along the tangential direction of the outer periphery of the rotating part (32).

2. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other ends of at least two of the nozzles (34) are arranged clockwise, and / or the other ends of at least two of the nozzles (34) are arranged counterclockwise.

3. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the rod (1) has a protrusion (13), the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion (13) has an external thread, the water spray component (3) has a through hole (35), the through hole (35) passes through the rotating part (32) and the connecting part (31), and the protrusion (13) passes through the through hole (35) and is threadedly engaged with the nut (4).

4. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the rod (1) has a water nozzle (14) which is connected to the rod cavity (11). The rotating part (32) has a mounting cavity (321). One end of the rod (1) can be located in the mounting cavity (321). The water spray hole (33) is connected to the mounting cavity (321). Water in the rod cavity (11) can flow into the water spray hole (33) through the water nozzle (14).

5. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an extension tube, which includes a tube body having a second water outlet and a second brush, and the tube body is detachably connected to the other end of the rod (1).

6. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, There are at least two first water outlet holes (12), and at least two first water outlet holes (12) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the rod (1).

7. The cooler pipe cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, There are at least two first bristles (2), and at least two first bristles (2) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the rod (1).

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