Floating ball valve system capable of accurately and automatically controlling liquid level

By using a connecting rod mechanism of U-shaped pressure plate and return spring in the floating ball valve system, the problem of insufficient reliability of the connecting rod mechanism in traditional systems is solved, and rapid maintenance is achieved through removable cover plate and sensor, which improves the accuracy of liquid level control and the stability of the refrigeration equipment.

CN119900855AInactive Publication Date: 2025-04-29SANHE FREEZING MASCH (GUANGZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510064900.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The reliability of the connecting rod mechanism in the existing float valve system is insufficient and the maintenance is difficult, which affects the stability and reliability of the system.

Method used

A floating ball valve system with precise and automatic liquid level control is designed, using a connecting rod mechanism of U-shaped pressure plate and return spring, simplifying the structure, improving transmission efficiency, and achieving rapid maintenance and real-time monitoring through a removable circular cover plate and integrated sensor.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and vibration resistance of the connecting rod structure, simplifies the maintenance process, reduces the equipment downtime and maintenance costs, and improves the accuracy of liquid level control and the stable operation of the refrigeration equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a floating ball valve system capable of accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level, and relates to the technical field of liquid level floating ball valves, the floating ball valve system comprises a tank body, a supporting seat is arranged below the tank body, flanges are arranged on the two sides of the tank body, a detachable circular cover plate is arranged on the outer side of the tank body, and threaded holes matched with the flanges are formed in the outer side of the circular cover plate; the circular cover plate is connected to the flange through bolts, a sensor is arranged on the lower portion in the tank body, clamping grooves are formed in the two sides of the sensor, a baffle is arranged on the top of the outer side of the tank body, through holes are formed in the two sides of the baffle, the through holes penetrate through the interior of the tank body, valve rods matched with the clamping grooves are arranged in the through holes, and the valve rods are sleeved with floating balls and sliding rods. According to the energy-saving refrigeration device, the operation efficiency and reliability of equipment are improved, the operation and maintenance cost is further reduced, and a more efficient and energy-saving refrigeration solution is provided for all industries.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of liquid level float valves, in particular to a float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling liquid levels. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of modern industrial technology, refrigeration machines and refrigeration equipment are increasingly used in various fields, from food processing to pharmaceutical manufacturing, from data center cooling to cold chain logistics. The efficient and stable operation of these equipment is crucial to ensuring production quality and efficiency. Among the core components of refrigeration machines and refrigeration equipment, the liquid level control system plays a pivotal role. In the field of modern industrial refrigeration, refrigeration machines and refrigeration equipment are key equipment for maintaining low-temperature environments and ensuring stable operation of production processes. The accuracy and reliability of their internal liquid level control systems are crucial. The float valve system, as a liquid level automatic adjustment device widely used in such equipment, is connected to the gear set through a precisely designed connecting rod mechanism. When the liquid level changes, the rise and fall of the float will drive the gear set to perform precise transmission. However, with the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing complexity of industrial needs, the traditional float valve system has gradually exposed some shortcomings and disadvantages in structural design and practical applications.

[0003] In the existing float valve system, the connecting rod mechanism is a key component connecting the float and the valve core. Its structure is complex and easily affected by external forces such as vibration and impact, which can easily cause the connecting rod to loosen, break or wear, affecting the stability and reliability of the system. Secondly, the float valve system has many internal components, and most of them are located in difficult-to-reach places inside the equipment. Once a failure occurs, repair and replacement work is often complicated and time-consuming, increasing equipment downtime and maintenance costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The invention provides a float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling liquid level, which solves the problems of insufficient reliability of a connecting rod mechanism and great maintenance difficulty in the existing float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling liquid level.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling liquid level comprises a tank body, a support seat is arranged below the tank body, flanges are arranged on both sides of the tank body, a detachable circular cover is arranged on the outside of the tank body, threaded holes matching the flanges are arranged on the outside of the circular cover, the circular cover is connected to the flanges by bolts, a sensor is arranged below the inside of the tank body, slots are arranged on both sides of the sensor, a baffle is arranged on the top of the outside of the tank body, through holes are arranged on both sides of the baffle, and the through holes run through the inside of the tank body, a valve stem matching the slots is arranged inside the through hole, a float and a slide rod are sleeved on the outside of the valve stem, and a connecting rod mechanism is arranged above the valve stem and located on the outside of the top of the tank body.

[0007] Preferably, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the support seat below the tank body, and a water inlet is provided on the side of the tank body.

[0008] Preferably, knob valves are provided on the outsides of the water outlet and the water inlet.

[0009] Preferably, a mounting seat is provided on the outer side of the top of the tank body above the through hole, and a reset groove is provided inside the mounting seat, the valve stem is connected to the top of the reset groove, and a first reset spring is provided inside the reset groove on the outer side of the valve stem.

[0010] Preferably, a U-shaped pressure plate is provided below the first return spring, and the U-shaped pressure plate is located above the float and the slide rod, and the U-shaped pressure plate is movably connected to the inside of the mounting seat via a rotating shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting rod mechanism includes a boss, a mounting groove, a slide, a connecting rod, and a second return spring, and the side of the baffle is provided with a boss, the top of the boss is provided with a mounting groove, and the side of the mounting groove is provided with a slide, and the inside of the mounting groove is provided with a connecting rod matching the slide in a movably connected manner.

[0012] Preferably, a second return spring is arranged inside the installation groove below the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is located below the U-shaped pressure plates on both sides to form a connecting structure.

[0013] A control system for a float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling a liquid level comprises the following steps:

[0014] S1. Check the flanges and bolts on both sides of the tank body. The float and slide rod on the outside of the valve stem inside the tank body rise and fall with the change of water level by utilizing the buoyancy of the float in the water.

[0015] S2. When the liquid level rises, the float rises accordingly, and the slide rod extends upward to drive the inside of the mounting seat, and the U-shaped pressure plate connected by the rotating shaft moves. The U-shaped pressure plate drives the connecting rod to move, and the connecting rod controls or drives the gear set to perform precise transmission;

[0016] S3. On the contrary, when the liquid level drops, the float drops accordingly, and the connection structure is reset by the elastic action of the first reset spring and the second reset spring;

[0017] S4. The internal sensor of the tank is integrated with a remote monitoring and fault diagnosis module to monitor the system operation status in real time to avoid failures or abnormal situations such as float jamming, gear set damage, and further improve the accuracy of automatic control of the liquid level float valve.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. In the float valve system for precise automatic control of liquid level, a U-shaped pressure plate is located above the float and the slide rod, a U-shaped pressure plate is arranged below the first return spring, and a U-shaped pressure plate is arranged above the connecting rod, which simplifies the connecting rod structure, reduces unnecessary transmission links, and improves transmission efficiency. At the same time, the use of high-strength and wear-resistant materials enhances the stability of the connecting rod structure and ensures precise automatic control. Secondly, the U-shaped pressure plate is connected to the inside of the mounting seat through a rotating shaft, which strengthens the stability and protection measures of the structure, enhances its anti-vibration and anti-impact capabilities, ensures control accuracy, and reduces external interference.

[0020] 2. The outer side of the circular cover of the present invention is provided with threaded holes matching the flange, and is connected to the flange by bolts, which is convenient for quick disassembly and maintenance. At the same time, a sensor is provided at the lower part of the tank body, integrating a remote monitoring and fault diagnosis module to monitor the system operation status in real time, timely discover and handle potential faults, and reduce maintenance difficulty and downtime.

[0021] 3. The present invention adopts a double float valve in the tank body, which improves the system's perception of liquid level changes, improves the adjustment accuracy, and ensures the stability of operation by reducing the volume of the float, optimizing the shape of the float, increasing the number of floats, and coordinating sensor-assisted detection. Secondly, this precise liquid level control method not only ensures the stable operation of the refrigeration system, but also significantly improves the refrigeration efficiency and reduces energy consumption. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 The exploded structural diagram of the float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 3 The float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level of the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 4 The figure is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure of the float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level of the present invention.

[0026] Numbers in the figure: 1. tank body; 2. support seat; 3. flange; 4. round cover; 5. threaded hole; 6. bolt; 7. sensor; 8. slot; 9. baffle; 10. through hole; 11. valve stem; 12. float; 13. slide rod; 14. water outlet; 15. water inlet; 16. knob valve; 17. mounting seat; 18. reset groove; 19. first reset spring; 20. U-shaped pressure plate; 21. rotating shaft; 22. boss; 23. mounting groove; 24. slide; 25. connecting rod; 26. second reset spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4The present invention provides a technical solution: a float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling a liquid level, comprising a tank body 1, a support seat 2 is arranged below the tank body 1, flanges 3 are arranged on both sides of the tank body 1, a detachable circular cover plate 4 is arranged outside the tank body 1, and threaded holes 5 matching the flanges 3 are arranged outside the circular cover plate 4, the circular cover plate 4 is connected to the flange 3 by bolts 6, and a sensor 7 is arranged below the inside of the tank body 1. The application of the sensor 7 also has a fault alarm function. Once a fault or abnormal situation occurs, such as the float 12 is blocked, the gear set is damaged, etc., The control system will immediately send out an alarm signal to remind the operator to deal with it in time. This intelligent fault monitoring and alarm function further improves the safety and reliability of the refrigeration equipment. Slots 8 are set on both sides of the sensor 7, and a baffle 9 is set on the top of the outer side of the tank body 1. Through holes 10 are set on both sides of the baffle 9, and the through hole 10 runs through the inside of the tank body 1. A valve stem 11 matching the slot 8 is set inside the through hole 10, and a float 12 and a slide rod 13 are sleeved on the outside of the valve stem 11. A connecting rod mechanism is set on the outside of the top of the tank body 1 above the valve stem 11.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 A mounting seat 17 is provided on the outer side of the top of the tank body 1 above the through hole 10, and a reset groove 18 is provided inside the mounting seat 17, the valve stem 11 is connected to the top of the reset groove 18, and a first reset spring 19 is provided inside the reset groove 18 on the outer side of the valve stem 11; a U-shaped pressure plate 20 is provided below the first reset spring 19, and the U-shaped pressure plate 20 is located above the float 12 and the slide rod 13, and the U-shaped pressure plate 20 is connected to the inside of the mounting seat 17 through a rotating shaft 21 in a movable connection, which strengthens the stability and protection measures of the structure, enhances its anti-vibration and anti-impact capabilities, ensures control accuracy, and reduces external interference.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The connecting rod mechanism includes a boss 22, a mounting groove 23, a slide 24, a connecting rod 25, and a second return spring 26. The baffle 9 is provided with a boss 22 on the side, a mounting groove 23 is provided above the boss 22, and a slide 24 is provided on the side of the mounting groove 23. A connecting rod 25 matching the slide 24 is provided inside the mounting groove 23 and is movably connected; a second return spring 26 is provided inside the mounting groove 23 below the connecting rod 25, and the connecting rod 25 is located below the U-shaped pressure plates 20 on both sides to form a connecting structure. High-strength and wear-resistant materials are used to enhance the stability of the connecting rod structure and ensure precise automatic control; a water outlet 14 is provided at the bottom of the support seat 2 below the tank body 1, and a water inlet 15 is provided on the side of the tank body 1, and knob valves 16 are provided on the outside of the water outlet 14 and the water inlet 15.

[0033] Specifically, the control method of the float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling the liquid level is as follows: first, the flanges 3 and bolts 6 on both sides of the tank body 1 are checked to ensure that the seal is complete, and then the float 12 and the slide rod 13 outside the valve stem 11 inside the tank body 1 are raised and lowered with the change of the water level by utilizing the buoyancy of the float 12 in the water;

[0034] When the liquid level rises, the float 12 rises accordingly, the slide rod 13 extends upward to drive the inside of the mounting seat 17, the U-shaped pressing plate 20 connected by the rotating shaft 21 moves, the U-shaped pressing plate 20 drives the connecting rod 25 to move, and the connecting rod 25 controls or drives the gear set to perform precise transmission, thereby improving the control accuracy;

[0035] On the contrary, when the liquid level drops, the float 12 drops accordingly, and the connection structure is reset by the elastic action of the first return spring 19 and the second return spring 26, ensuring accurate automatic control;

[0036] Finally, the sensor 7 inside the tank body 1 integrates a remote monitoring and fault diagnosis module to monitor the system operation status in real time, avoiding faults or abnormal conditions such as the float 12 getting stuck and the gear set getting damaged, further improving the accuracy of the automatic control of the liquid level float 12 valve, as well as the safety and reliability of the refrigeration equipment.

[0037] The above are only preferred specific implementation modes of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical solutions and inventive concepts of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A float valve system for accurately and automatically controlling a liquid level, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: A support seat (2) is arranged below the tank body (1), and flanges (3) are arranged on both sides of the tank body (1). A detachable circular cover plate (4) is arranged on the outside of the tank body (1), and threaded holes (5) matching the flanges (3) are arranged on the outside of the circular cover plate (4). The circular cover plate (4) is connected to the flange (3) by bolts (6). A sensor (7) is arranged below the inside of the tank body (1), and slots (8) are arranged on both sides of the sensor (7). A baffle plate (9) is arranged on the top of the outside of the tank body (1), and through holes (10) are arranged on both sides of the baffle plate (9), and the through holes (10) penetrate the inside of the tank body (1). A valve stem (11) matching the slots (8) is arranged inside the through hole (10), and a floating ball (12) and a sliding rod (13) are sleeved on the outside of the valve stem (11). A connecting rod mechanism is arranged above the valve stem (11) and located on the outside of the top of the tank body (1).

2. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A water outlet (14) is provided below the tank body (1) at the bottom of the support seat (2), and a water inlet (15) is provided on the side of the tank body (1).

3. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The water outlet (14) and the water inlet (15) are both provided with knob valves (16) on the outside.

4. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A mounting seat (17) is arranged on the outer side of the top of the tank body (1) above the through hole (10), and a reset groove (18) is arranged inside the mounting seat (17); the valve stem (11) is connected to the top of the reset groove (18), and a first reset spring (19) is arranged inside the reset groove (18) on the outer side of the valve stem (11).

5. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 4, characterized in that: A U-shaped pressure plate (20) is provided below the first return spring (19), and the U-shaped pressure plate (20) is located above the float (12) and the slide rod (13). The U-shaped pressure plate (20) is movably connected to the inside of the mounting seat (17) via a rotating shaft (21).

6. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod mechanism comprises a boss (22), a mounting groove (23), a slideway (24), a connecting rod (25), and a second return spring (26), and the baffle (9) is provided with a boss (22) on the side, a mounting groove (23) is provided above the boss (22), and a slideway (24) is provided on the side of the mounting groove (23), and a connecting rod (25) matching the slideway (24) is provided inside the mounting groove (23) and is movably connected.

7. The float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second return spring (26) is arranged inside the installation groove (23) below the connecting rod (25), and the connecting rod (25) is located below the U-shaped pressure plates (20) on both sides to form a connecting structure.

8. A control system based on a float valve system for accurate and automatic liquid level control according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Check the flanges (3) and bolts (6) on both sides of the tank body (1). The float (12) and the slide rod (13) on the outside of the valve stem (11) inside the tank body (1) rise and fall with the change of water level by utilizing the buoyancy of the float (12) in water; S2. When the liquid level rises, the float (12) rises accordingly, and the slide rod (13) extends upward to drive the U-shaped pressing plate (20) connected to the mounting seat (17) through the rotating shaft (21) to move, and the U-shaped pressing plate (20) drives the connecting rod (25) to move, and the connecting rod (25) controls or drives the gear set to perform precise transmission; S3. On the contrary, when the liquid level drops, the float (12) drops accordingly, and the connection structure is reset through the elastic action of the first reset spring (19) and the second reset spring (26); S4. The internal sensor (7) of the tank body (1) is integrated with a remote monitoring and fault diagnosis module to monitor the system operation status in real time, avoid failures or abnormal situations such as the float (12) being stuck, the gear set being damaged, and further improve the accuracy of the automatic control of the liquid level float (12) valve.