A new type of methanol generator set

Abstract

This invention discloses a novel methanol generator set, relating to the field of generator technology, including a power generation component with a feeding component mounted on top. In operation, an industrial camera is activated to capture the movement of the inner float plate and cleaning ring through an observation window. When the inner float plate moves to the second set of scale marks and the cleaning ring moves to the first set of scale marks, the PLC controller energizes the electromagnet, causing a metal clip to insert into the slot and move the fixing rod and fixing block, compressing the return spring and moving the first rack. The adjusting gear rotates, causing the second rack to move outward, bringing the scraper blades into contact with the inner wall of the methanol tank. The cleaning motor is then activated, driving the drive gear, driven gear, and rotating drum, which in turn rotates the fixing plate and cleaning ring, further rotating the four scraper blades to scrape methanol off the inner wall of the methanol tank, reducing methanol residue and waste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of generator technology, specifically to a novel methanol generator set. Background Technology

[0002] A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction and is commonly used in power supplies, data centers, factories, and various equipment. A generator set is a power generation system composed of an engine, generator, and control system, often used for power outage backup, power supply in remote areas, and mobile power supply. The new methanol generator set uses methanol as fuel. It generates heat energy by burning methanol, then converts that heat energy into mechanical energy, which is ultimately converted into electrical energy by the generator. Compared to some other alternative fuels, methanol has a higher energy density, providing more energy for the same volume or mass, thus ensuring a certain level of range and power generation efficiency for the generator set.

[0003] In the existing technology, when a new methanol generator set is working, it is necessary to store a sufficient amount of methanol in the storage tank and transport the methanol to the engine through the feeding system. However, as the amount of methanol transported gradually increases, the amount of methanol in the storage tank will gradually decrease. Methanol has a certain viscosity, and when it flows, some methanol will condense and remain on the inner wall of the storage tank. This part of methanol cannot be effectively utilized, resulting in a waste of methanol resources and affecting power generation efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a novel methanol generator set to address the problems mentioned in the background section. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel methanol generator set to solve the problem that, in the novel methanol generator sets mentioned in the background art, some methanol remains on the inner wall of the storage tank during operation, and this portion of methanol cannot be effectively utilized, resulting in a waste of methanol resources and affecting power generation efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel methanol generator set, comprising a power generation component, a feeding component disposed on the top of the power generation component, a cleaning component disposed on the outer surface of the feeding component, a detection plate disposed on the front surface of the cleaning component, a PLC controller disposed on the front surface of the detection plate, and an industrial camera fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the detection plate.

[0007] The power generation component includes a base, a generator body is disposed on the top of the base, and an engine body is disposed on the outer surface of the generator body;

[0008] The cleaning assembly includes a methanol tank. A cleaning motor is mounted on the top edge of the methanol tank via an auxiliary plate. A drive gear is fixedly mounted on the output end of the cleaning motor. A driven gear is meshed with the outer surface of the drive gear. A rotating drum is fixedly mounted inside the driven gear. Four slots are provided on the outer surface of the rotating drum. An electromagnet is installed inside the rotating drum. A mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the top of the electromagnet. A cleaning ring is movably fitted on the outer surface of the rotating drum. Four fixing plates are fixedly mounted on the top of the cleaning ring. Fixing rods are movably embedded inside each of the four fixing plates. A metal block is fixedly mounted on one end of each of the four fixing rods.

[0009] Preferably, a return spring is movably sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four fixing rods, a fixing block is fixedly installed at the other end of each of the four fixing rods, a first rack is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of each of the four fixing blocks, an adjusting gear is meshed with the bottom of each of the four first racks, a limiting frame is movably embedded inside each of the four adjusting gears, a second rack is meshed with the bottom of each of the four adjusting gears, and a scraper is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of each of the four second racks.

[0010] Preferably, eight support rods are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring, and two reinforcing rods are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the other side of each of the four fixed plates. A T-groove is opened at the bottom of the cleaning ring. An inner float plate is movably fitted on the outer surface of the rotating drum. Four T-shaped rods are fixedly installed on the top of the inner float plate. A sealing hole is opened at the center of the top of the methanol tank. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing hole. The outer surface of the rotating drum near the top is in contact with the inner wall of the sealing ring. An exhaust pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the methanol tank away from the cleaning motor. Multiple scale marks are set on the outer surface of the methanol tank near the observation window. An inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank near the bottom.

[0011] Preferably, one side of the outer surface of each of the four metal blocks is movably embedded in the interior of the four slots, the bottom of the methanol tank is fixedly installed on the top of the base near the detection plate, the bottom of the mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the methanol tank near the center, one end of each of the four fixing rods movably extends through the outer surface of the four fixing plates, and one end of each of the four reset springs is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the four fixing plates.

[0012] Preferably, the other ends of the four reset springs are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the other side of the four fixed blocks, the bottoms of the four limiting frames are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring, each pair of the eight support rods forms a group, the outer surfaces of the four groups of support rods are movably embedded in the interior of the four second racks, each pair of the eight reinforcing rods forms a group, the outer surfaces of the four groups of reinforcing rods are movably embedded in the interior of the four first racks.

[0013] Preferably, the top ends of the four T-shaped rods are movably embedded inside the T-shaped grooves, the outer surfaces of the cleaning ring and the inner float plate are movably embedded inside the methanol tank, an air filter is provided on the top of the engine body, a cooler is provided on the outer surface of the engine body, a control cabinet is provided on the top of the base near the rear surface, and the rear surface of the detection plate is fixedly installed on the front surface of the base near the bottom.

[0014] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a methanol pump, the input end of which is connected to a methanol filter via a flange, the input end of which is connected to a liquid extraction pipe via a flange, and the output end of which is connected to a flow meter via a flange.

[0015] Preferably, the output end of the flow meter is connected to a delivery pipe via a flange, a mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the delivery pipe, one end of the delivery pipe is connected to the engine body, the mounting bracket and the bottom of the methanol filter are both fixedly installed on the top of the base, one end of the liquid extraction pipe is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank, and the bottom of the methanol pump is installed on the top of the base near the front surface via an auxiliary bracket.

[0016] A novel methanol generator set power generation system includes: a methanol supply unit, an air supply unit, a combustion unit, a power conversion unit, a cooling unit, a lubrication unit, an electrical control unit, a monitoring unit, and a main control unit; the methanol supply unit is used to store methanol fuel and supply methanol fuel to the combustion unit, the air supply unit is used to provide the necessary air to the combustion unit to support the complete combustion of methanol, the combustion unit is used to achieve the mixing and combustion of methanol and air, and the power conversion unit is used to convert the heat energy generated by the combustion unit into mechanical energy.

[0017] Preferably, the cooling unit is used to reduce the temperature of various parts of the power generation system to prevent overheating; the lubrication unit provides lubrication for the moving parts in the power conversion unit to reduce friction and wear; the electrical control unit is used to manage the power transmission and distribution during the power generation process; the monitoring unit monitors the working status and parameters of each part in real time; and the main control unit automatically adjusts the working status of each unit based on the monitoring data collected by the monitoring unit.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In use, the industrial camera is activated, and the positional movement of the inner float plate and cleaning ring is captured through the observation window. When the inner float plate moves to the second set of scale marks and the cleaning ring moves to the first set of scale marks, the PLC controller energizes the electromagnet, attracting four metal blocks to move and insert into the corresponding slots. The metal blocks drive the fixing rod and fixing block to move, compressing the return spring and driving the first rack to move. By adjusting the gear rotation, the second rack moves outward, causing the scraper to contact the inner wall of the methanol tank. The cleaning motor is then activated, driving the drive gear, driven gear, and rotating drum to rotate, thereby driving the fixing plate and cleaning ring to rotate, further driving the four scraper blades to rotate, scraping the methanol on the inner wall of the methanol tank and allowing it to flow into the methanol liquid. The cleaning motor and electromagnet automatically shut off after working for a period of time. When the inner float plate and cleaning ring move to the next set of scale marks, the PLC controller activates the electromagnet again, repeating the above process to clean the methanol residue from the inner wall of the methanol tank, reducing methanol residue and waste.

[0020] 2. In use, by turning off the electromagnet, the magnetic attraction disappears, the return spring rebounds, pushing the fixing block and the first rack to move in the opposite direction and reset, and pulling the metal locking block back to its original state. The first rack drives the adjusting gear to rotate in the opposite direction, and drives the second rack to move in the opposite direction, pulling the scraper back to its reset position and separating it from the methanol tank. This prevents the scraper from excessively rubbing against the inner wall of the methanol tank and causing unnecessary wear when the inner float plate and cleaning ring move downwards subsequently.

[0021] 3. In use, the methanol supply unit provides clean methanol fuel, the air supply unit provides the necessary oxygen, and the combustion unit mixes and burns the two to generate heat energy, which in turn drives the power conversion unit to convert the heat energy into electrical energy. The cooling unit, lubrication unit, monitoring unit, and electrical control unit ensure the safety and efficiency of the system, while the main control unit is responsible for the coordination and optimization of the entire system, enabling the methanol generator set to operate efficiently and stably. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of the feeding assembly in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of a cleaning component in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the methanol tank in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cleaning ring structure in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the internal float plate in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of the fixing plate in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of the first rack in a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a power generation system diagram of a novel methanol generator set according to the present invention.

[0032] In the picture:

[0033] 1. Generator assembly; 101. Base; 102. Generator body; 103. Engine body; 104. Air filter; 105. Cooler; 106. Control cabinet; 2. Feeding assembly; 201. Methanol pump; 202. Methanol filter; 203. Suction pipe; 204. Flow meter; 205. Delivery pipe; 206. Mounting bracket; 3. Cleaning assembly; 301. Methanol tank; 302. Cleaning motor; 303. Drive gear; 304. Driven gear; 305. Rotary drum; 306. Slot; 307. Electromagnet; 308. Mounting bracket; 309. Cleaning ring; 310. Fixing plate; 311. Fixing rod; 312. Metal clip; 313. Return spring 314. Fixing block; 315. First rack; 316. Adjusting gear; 317. Limiting frame; 318. Second rack; 319. Scraper; 320. Support rod; 321. Reinforcing rod; 322. T-slot; 323. Inner float plate; 324. T-bar; 325. Sealing hole; 326. Sealing ring; 327. Exhaust pipe; 328. Scale mark; 329. Liquid inlet pipe; 4. Detection plate; 5. PLC controller; 6. Industrial camera; 7. Methanol supply unit; 8. Air supply unit; 9. Combustion unit; 10. Power conversion unit; 11. Cooling unit; 12. Lubrication unit; 13. Electrical control unit; 14. Monitoring unit; 15. Main control unit. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-10As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution: a novel methanol generator set, including a power generation component 1, a feeding component 2 disposed on the top of the power generation component 1, a cleaning component 3 disposed on the outer surface of the feeding component 2, a detection plate 4 disposed on the front surface of the cleaning component 3, a PLC controller 5 disposed on the front surface of the detection plate 4, and an industrial camera 6 fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the detection plate 4; the power generation component 1 includes a base 101, a generator body 102 disposed on the top of the base 101, and an engine body 103 disposed on the outer surface of the generator body 102; the cleaning component 3 includes a methanol tank 301, a cleaning motor 302 mounted on the edge of the top of the methanol tank 301 via an auxiliary plate, and a drive gear 303 fixedly mounted on the output end of the cleaning motor 302. A driven gear 304 is meshed with the outer surface of the 03. A rotating cylinder 305 is fixedly installed inside the driven gear 304. Four slots 306 are opened on the outer surface of the rotating cylinder 305. An electromagnet 307 is installed inside the rotating cylinder 305. A mounting bracket 308 is fixedly installed on the top of the electromagnet 307. A cleaning ring 309 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating cylinder 305. Four fixing plates 310 are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring 309. Fixing rods 311 are movably embedded inside the four fixing plates 310. A metal block 312 is fixedly installed at one end of each of the four fixing rods 311. A return spring 313 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four fixing rods 311. A fixing block 314 is fixedly installed at the other end of each of the four fixing rods 311. A first rack 315 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the fixed block 314. Adjusting gears 316 are meshed with the bottom of each of the four first racks 315. Limiting frames 317 are movably embedded inside each of the four adjusting gears 316. Second racks 318 are meshed with the bottom of each of the four adjusting gears 316. Scraper blades 319 are fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of each of the four second racks 318. Eight support rods 320 are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring 309. Two reinforcing rods 321 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the other side of each of the four fixed plates 310. A T-slot 322 is opened at the bottom of the cleaning ring 309. An inner float plate 323 is movably fitted onto the outer surface of the rotating drum 305. Four T-shaped rods 324 are fixedly installed on the top of the inner float plate 323. A sealing hole 325 is provided at the center of the top of the methanol tank 301. A sealing ring 326 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing hole 325. The outer surface of the rotating drum 305 near the top is in contact with the inner wall of the sealing ring 326. An exhaust pipe 327 is fixedly connected to the top of the methanol tank 301 away from the cleaning motor 302. Multiple scale marks 328 are provided on the outer surface of the methanol tank 301 near the observation window. An inlet pipe 329 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank 301 near the bottom. The outer surfaces of four metal clips 312 are movably embedded in the four slots 306. The bottom of the methanol tank 301 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 101 near the detection plate 4. The bottom of the mounting bracket 308 is fixedly installed on the top of the methanol tank 301 near the center.One end of each of the four fixing rods 311 extends movably through the outer surface of the four fixing plates 310. One end of each of the four return springs 313 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the four fixing plates 310, and the other end of each of the four return springs 313 is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer surface of the four fixing blocks 314. The bottoms of the four limiting brackets 317 are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring 309. Each pair of the eight support rods 320 forms a group, and the outer surfaces of the four groups of support rods 320 are movably embedded inside the four second racks 318. Each pair of the eight reinforcing rods 321 forms a group, and the outer surfaces of the four groups of reinforcing rods 321 are movably embedded inside the four first racks 315. The tops of the four T-shaped rods 324 are movably embedded inside the T-shaped grooves 322. The outer surfaces of the cleaning ring 309 and the inner float plate 323 are movably embedded inside the methanol tank 301.

[0036] In this embodiment, during use, the electrical connections between the motor 302, electromagnet 307, industrial camera 6, and PLC controller 5 are cleaned. For example... Figure 8As shown, a small portion of one end of the metal locking block 312 is embedded in the locking groove 306, thereby limiting the position of the metal locking block 312. This prevents the liquid flow from causing the metal locking block 312 to misalign with the locking groove 306 when methanol is added to the methanol tank 301, thus affecting the connection between the metal locking block 312 and the rotating drum 305. The scale marks 328 are divided into groups of two horizontally, from top to bottom: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5, Group 6, and Group 7. Opening the valve allows methanol to be delivered into the methanol tank 301 through the inlet pipe 329. As the methanol level rises, it pushes the inner float plate 323 and the cleaning ring 309 upwards, while the metal locking block 312 slides upwards in the locking groove 306. The change in the amount of methanol injected into the methanol tank 301 can be observed through the observation window. When the bottom of the inner float plate 323 is flush with the first set of scale marks 328, methanol injection stops, and then the feeding assembly 2 and the power generation assembly 1 are started. As the feeding assembly 2 delivers methanol, the amount of methanol in the methanol tank 301 gradually decreases. The inner float 323 floats on the surface of the methanol liquid and moves downward as the methanol liquid decreases. This movement is caused by the T-shaped rod 324, which drives the cleaning ring 309 to move downward on the outer surface of the rotating drum 305. The industrial camera 6 is activated in advance to capture images through the observation window, showing the positional movement of the inner float 323 and the cleaning ring 309. Simultaneously, the industrial camera 6 transmits the captured images to the PLC controller 5. When the image shows the inner float 323 moving to the second set of scale marks 328 and the cleaning ring 309 moving to the first set of scale marks 328, the PLC controller 5 energizes the electromagnet 307, generating a magnetic force that attracts the four metal clips 312, causing them to move and insert into the corresponding slots 306. As the metal block 312 moves, it drives the fixed rod 311 and the fixed block 314 to move, squeezing the reset spring 313 and driving the first rack 315 to move. Then, it drives the lower meshing adjusting gear 316 to rotate, further driving the second rack 318 to move outward, pushing the scraper 319 outward so that it contacts the inner wall of the methanol tank 301. Next, the cleaning motor 302 is started. The rotation of the output end of the cleaning motor 302 drives the drive gear 303 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear 304 and the rotating drum 305 to rotate on the outer surface of the electromagnet 307. Under the magnetic attraction of the electromagnet 307, the metal block 312 is tightly inserted into the slot 306. When the rotating drum 305 rotates, it drives the four metal blocks 312 to rotate together, thereby driving the fixing plate 310 and the cleaning ring 309 to rotate together, and further driving the four scrapers 319 to rotate, scraping the residual methanol on the inner wall of the methanol tank 301 together. This causes the residual methanol to gather together and, under the action of gravity, flow downward through the space between the inner float plate 323 and the inner wall of the methanol tank 301 into the methanol liquid below the inner float plate 323, thereby cleaning the residual methanol between the first set of scale marks 328 and the second set of scale marks 328.After the output of the cleaning motor 302 has been working for a period of time, it will automatically pause to stop cleaning residual methanol. Simultaneously, the electromagnet 307 is de-energized, the magnetic attraction disappears, the return spring 313 loses its compressive force and begins to rebound, pushing the fixed block 314 and the first rack 315 to move in the opposite direction and reset, pulling the metal locking block 312 outward, leaving a portion in the slot 306, restoring it to its original state. The first rack 315 drives the adjusting gear 316 to rotate in the opposite direction, and drives the second rack 318 to move in the opposite direction, pulling the scraper 319 back to its original position, separating it from the methanol tank 301. This prevents excessive friction between the scraper 319 and the inner wall of the methanol tank 301 during the subsequent downward movement of the inner float plate 323 and the cleaning ring 309, thus preventing unnecessary wear. When the inner float 323 moves to the third set of scale marks 328 and the cleaning ring 309 moves to the second set of scale marks 328, the PLC controller 5 will control the electromagnet 307 to start again, repeating the above working process. This cleans the methanol residue on the inner wall of the methanol tank 301, reducing methanol residue and waste. This solves the problem that some methanol remains on the inner wall of the storage tank during the operation of the new methanol generator set, which cannot be effectively utilized, leading to a waste of methanol resources and affecting power generation efficiency. The inner float 323 installed inside the methanol tank 301 floats on the surface of the methanol liquid, which can effectively reduce the contact area between the methanol liquid and the air, reduce the evaporation rate of methanol, reduce the amount of evaporation, thereby reducing methanol loss and safety risks, and helping to balance the pressure changes in the methanol tank 301, avoiding pressure instability caused by liquid fluctuations.

[0037] Example 2: Figures 1-4 As shown, the power generation assembly 1 includes a base 101, a generator body 102 is mounted on top of the base 101, an engine body 103 is mounted on the outer surface of the generator body 102, an air filter 104 is mounted on top of the engine body 103, a cooler 105 is mounted on the outer surface of the engine body 103, a control cabinet 106 is mounted near the rear surface of the top of the base 101, and a detection plate 4 is fixedly mounted on the front surface of the base 101 near the bottom of its rear surface. The feeding assembly 2 includes a methanol pump 201, and a methanol filter 202 is connected to the input end of the methanol pump 201 via a flange. The input end is connected to a liquid extraction pipe 203 via a flange. The output end of the methanol pump 201 is connected to a flow meter 204 via a flange. The output end of the flow meter 204 is connected to a delivery pipe 205 via a flange. A mounting bracket 206 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the delivery pipe 205. One end of the delivery pipe 205 is connected to the engine body 103. The bottom of the mounting bracket 206 and the methanol filter 202 are both fixedly installed on the top of the base 101. One end of the liquid extraction pipe 203 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank 301. The bottom of the methanol pump 201 is installed on the top of the base 101 near the front surface via an auxiliary bracket.

[0038] In this embodiment, during operation, the methanol pump 201 is started via the control cabinet 106. The liquid methanol in the methanol tank 301 is pumped to the methanol filter 202 for filtration via the extraction pipe 203. Then, it is conveyed through the flow meter 204 to the delivery pipe 205, and finally to the engine body 103. The methanol filter 202 improves the methanol purity, and the flow meter 204 precisely controls the methanol supply. The air filter 104 filters the air entering the engine body 103, removing dust, impurities, and other particulate contaminants. The engine body 103 burns the methanol-air mixture, generating high-temperature, high-pressure gas that drives the piston, which in turn rotates the crankshaft to output mechanical energy, providing power to the generator body 102. Driven by the mechanical energy output from the engine body 103, the generator body 102 converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, providing power to external loads. The cooler 105 removes heat generated by the engine body 103 and other components during operation, preventing damage or performance degradation due to overheating, maintaining the unit within a suitable temperature range, ensuring the reliability and stability of the unit, and achieving methanol power generation.

[0039] Example 3: Figure 10 As shown, a novel methanol generator set power generation system includes: a methanol supply unit 7, an air supply unit 8, a combustion unit 9, a power conversion unit 10, a cooling unit 11, a lubrication unit 12, an electrical control unit 13, a monitoring unit 14, and a main control unit 15. The methanol supply unit 7 stores methanol fuel and supplies it to the combustion unit 9. The air supply unit 8 provides the necessary air to the combustion unit 9 to support the complete combustion of methanol. The combustion unit 9 is used to achieve the mixing and combustion of methanol and air. The power conversion unit 10 converts the heat energy generated by the combustion unit 9 into mechanical energy. The cooling unit 11 reduces the temperature of various parts of the power generation system to prevent overheating. The lubrication unit 12 provides lubrication for the moving parts in the power conversion unit 10 to reduce friction and wear. The electrical control unit 13 manages the power transmission and distribution during the power generation process. The monitoring unit 14 monitors the working status and parameters of each part in real time. The main control unit 15 automatically adjusts the working status of each unit based on the monitoring data collected by the monitoring unit 14.

[0040] In this embodiment, during use, the methanol supply unit 7 stores methanol fuel and precisely controls its supply to the combustion unit 9, ensuring a stable methanol fuel source for the combustion unit 9 to maintain operation. The air supply unit 8 provides sufficient and clean air to the combustion unit 9, ensuring complete combustion of the fuel. The combustion unit 9 thoroughly mixes methanol and air and burns vigorously, providing power to the power conversion unit 10. The power conversion unit 10 converts the heat energy generated by combustion into mechanical energy, and then converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy, realizing the energy form conversion to supply electricity. The cooling unit 11 cools the power conversion unit 10 to prevent overheating that could lead to performance degradation and component damage, ensuring stable system operation. The lubrication unit 12 provides lubrication for the moving parts in the power conversion unit 10, reducing friction and wear, improving mechanical efficiency and extending equipment lifespan. The electrical control unit 13 controls and regulates the electrical energy output from the power conversion unit 10, ensuring stable output voltage, frequency, and other parameters to meet the needs of different electrical devices, and implementing overcurrent and overvoltage protection functions. Monitoring unit 14 monitors the operating parameters of various parts of the power generation system in real time, such as temperature, pressure, and speed, providing operators with operating status information to promptly detect and handle abnormal situations. Main control unit 15 coordinates and manages the work of each unit in the power generation system, issuing commands to each unit based on set parameters and actual operating conditions to achieve automated control and optimized operation of the entire power generation system.

[0041] The overall mechanism works as follows: Methanol is delivered to methanol tank 301 through inlet pipe 329. As the methanol level rises, it pushes the inner float plate 323 and cleaning ring 309 upwards, while the metal locking block 312 slides upwards in the locking groove 306. The change in the amount of methanol injected into methanol tank 301 can be observed through the observation window. When the bottom of the inner float plate 323 is flush with the first set of scale marks 328, methanol injection stops. The methanol pump 201 is started through control cabinet 106, and the liquid methanol in methanol tank 301 is pumped to methanol filter 202 for filtration through suction pipe 203. Then, it is delivered to delivery pipe 205 through flow meter 204, and finally delivered to engine body 103. Air filter 104 filters the air entering engine body 103. Engine body 103 burns the mixture of methanol and air to generate high-temperature and high-pressure gas, which drives the piston to move, thereby driving the crankshaft to rotate and output mechanical energy to provide power to generator body 102. The generator body 102 converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to provide power to external loads. The cooler 105 removes the heat generated by the engine body 103 and other components during operation, thus achieving methanol power generation. As the feeding assembly 2 delivers methanol, the methanol liquid gradually decreases. The inner float 323 moves downward as the methanol liquid decreases, driving the cleaning ring 309 to move downward on the outer surface of the rotating drum 305 via the T-shaped rod 324. The industrial camera 6 is activated in advance to capture the positional movement of the inner float 323 and the cleaning ring 309, and the captured images are transmitted to the PLC controller 5. When the inner float 323 moves to the second set of scale marks 328 and the cleaning ring 309 moves to the first set of scale marks 328, the PLC controller 5 controls the electromagnet 307 to be energized, generating magnetic force to attract the four metal blocks 312 to move and insert them into the corresponding slots 306. As the metal block 312 moves, it drives the fixed rod 311 and the fixed block 314 to move, squeezing the reset spring 313 and driving the first rack 315 to move. Then, it drives the lower meshing adjusting gear 316 to rotate, further driving the second rack 318 to move outward, pushing the scraper 319 outward so that it contacts the inner wall of the methanol tank 301. Next, the cleaning motor 302 is started. The rotation of the output end of the cleaning motor 302 drives the drive gear 303 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear 304 and the rotating drum 305 to rotate on the outer surface of the electromagnet 307. Under the magnetic attraction of the electromagnet 307, the metal block 312 is tightly inserted into the slot 306. When the rotating drum 305 rotates, it drives the four metal blocks 312 to rotate together, thereby driving the fixing plate 310 and the cleaning ring 309 to rotate together, and further driving the four scrapers 319 to rotate, scraping the residual methanol on the inner wall of the methanol tank 301 together. This causes the residual methanol to gather together and, under the action of gravity, flow downward through the space between the inner float plate 323 and the inner wall of the methanol tank 301 into the methanol liquid below the inner float plate 323, thereby cleaning the residual methanol between the first set of scale marks 328 and the second set of scale marks 328.After the output of the cleaning motor 302 has been working for a period of time, it will automatically pause to stop cleaning residual methanol. Simultaneously, the electromagnet 307 is de-energized, the magnetic attraction disappears, the return spring 313 loses its compressive force and begins to rebound, pushing the fixed block 314 and the first rack 315 to move in the opposite direction and reset, pulling the metal clip 312 outward, leaving a portion in the slot 306, restoring it to its original state. The first rack 315 drives the adjusting gear 316 to rotate in the opposite direction, and drives the second rack 318 to move in the opposite direction, pulling the scraper 319 back to its original position, separating it from the methanol tank 301. When the inner float 323 moves to the third set of scale marks 328 and the cleaning ring 309 moves to the second set of scale marks 328, the PLC controller 5 will control the electromagnet 307 to start again, repeating the above process to reduce methanol residue and waste.

[0042] Among them, the generator body 102, engine body 103, air filter 104, cooler 105, control cabinet 106, methanol pump 201, methanol filter 202, flow meter 204, cleaning motor 302, electromagnet 307, industrial camera 6 and PLC controller 5 are all existing technologies. Their components and techniques, and the principles of their use are all publicly available technologies, and will not be explained in detail here.

[0043] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel methanol generator set, comprising a power generation component (1), characterized in that: A feeding assembly (2) is provided on the top of the power generation assembly (1), a cleaning assembly (3) is provided on the outer surface of the feeding assembly (2), a detection plate (4) is provided on the front surface of the cleaning assembly (3), a PLC controller (5) is provided on the front surface of the detection plate (4), and an industrial camera (6) is fixedly installed on the rear surface of the detection plate (4). The power generation component (1) includes a base (101), a generator body (102) is disposed on the top of the base (101), and an engine body (103) is disposed on the outer surface of the generator body (102). The cleaning assembly (3) includes a methanol tank (301). A cleaning motor (302) is installed at the top edge of the methanol tank (301) via an auxiliary plate. A drive gear (303) is fixedly installed at the output end of the cleaning motor (302). A driven gear (304) is meshed with the outer surface of the drive gear (303). A rotating drum (305) is fixedly installed inside the driven gear (304). Four slots (306) are opened on the outer surface of the rotating drum (305). An electromagnet (307) is installed inside the rotating drum (305). A mounting bracket (308) is fixedly installed on the top of the electromagnet (307). A cleaning ring (309) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating drum (305). Four fixing plates (310) are fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring (309). A fixing rod (311) is movably embedded inside each of the four fixing plates (310). A metal block (312) is fixedly installed at one end of each of the four fixing rods (311). A return spring (313) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four fixed rods (311). A fixed block (314) is fixedly installed at the other end of each of the four fixed rods (311). A first rack (315) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of each of the four fixed blocks (314). An adjusting gear (316) is meshed with the bottom of each of the four first racks (315). A limiting frame (317) is movably embedded inside each of the four adjusting gears (316). A second rack (318) is meshed with the bottom of each of the four adjusting gears (316). A scraper (319) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of each of the four second racks (318).

2. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cleaning ring (309) is fixedly equipped with eight support rods (320), and the inner walls of the other side of the four fixing plates (310) are each fixedly equipped with two reinforcing rods (321). The bottom of the cleaning ring (309) is provided with a T-slot (322). The outer surface of the rotating drum (305) is movably fitted with an inner float plate (323). The top of the inner float plate (323) is fixedly equipped with four T-shaped rods (324). A sealing hole (324) is provided at the center of the top of the methanol tank (301). 25), a sealing ring (326) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing hole (325), the outer surface of the rotating drum (305) near the top is in contact with the inner wall of the sealing ring (326), an exhaust pipe (327) is fixedly connected to the top of the methanol tank (301) away from the cleaning motor (302), multiple scale marks (328) are set on the outer surface of the methanol tank (301) near the observation window, and an inlet pipe (329) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank (301) near the bottom.

3. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the four metal blocks (312) are respectively movably embedded in the interior of the four slots (306). The bottom of the methanol tank (301) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (101) near the detection plate (4). The bottom of the mounting bracket (308) is fixedly installed on the top of the methanol tank (301) near the center. One end of the four fixing rods (311) respectively movably extends through the outer surface of the four fixing plates (310). One end of the four reset springs (313) is respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the four fixing plates (310).

4. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other ends of the four reset springs (313) are respectively fixedly connected to the outer surface of the other side of the four fixed blocks (314). The bottoms of the four limit frames (317) are all fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning ring (309). The eight support rods (320) are arranged in groups of two adjacent support rods (320). The outer surfaces of the four groups of support rods (320) are respectively movably embedded in the interior of the four second racks (318). The eight reinforcing rods (321) are arranged in groups of two adjacent reinforcing rods (321). The outer surfaces of the four groups of reinforcing rods (321) are respectively movably embedded in the interior of the four first racks (315).

5. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top ends of the four T-shaped rods (324) are movably embedded inside the T-shaped groove (322). The outer surfaces of the cleaning ring (309) and the inner float plate (323) are movably embedded inside the methanol tank (301). An air filter (104) is provided on the top of the engine body (103). A cooler (105) is provided on the outer surface of the engine body (103). A control cabinet (106) is provided on the top of the base (101) near the rear surface. The rear surface of the detection plate (4) is fixedly installed on the front surface of the base (101) near the bottom.

6. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (2) includes a methanol pump (201), the input end of which is connected to a methanol filter (202) via a flange, the input end of which is connected to a liquid extraction pipe (203) via a flange, and the output end of which is connected to a flow meter (204) via a flange.

7. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 6, characterized in that: The output end of the flow meter (204) is connected to a delivery pipe (205) via a flange. A mounting bracket (206) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the delivery pipe (205). One end of the delivery pipe (205) is connected to the engine body (103). The bottom of the mounting bracket (206) and the methanol filter (202) are both fixedly installed on the top of the base (101). One end of the liquid extraction pipe (203) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the methanol tank (301). The bottom of the methanol pump (201) is installed on the top of the base (101) near the front surface via an auxiliary bracket.

8. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A novel methanol generator set power generation system includes: a methanol supply unit (7), an air supply unit (8), a combustion unit (9), a power conversion unit (10), a cooling unit (11), a lubrication unit (12), an electrical control unit (13), a monitoring unit (14), and a main control unit (15). The methanol supply unit (7) is used to store methanol fuel and supply methanol fuel to the combustion unit (9). The air supply unit (8) is used to provide the necessary air to the combustion unit (9) to support the complete combustion of methanol. The combustion unit (9) is used to realize the mixing and combustion of methanol and air. The power conversion unit (10) is used to convert the heat energy generated by the combustion unit (9) into mechanical energy.

9. The novel methanol generator set according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cooling unit (11) is used to reduce the temperature of each part of the power generation system to prevent overheating. The lubrication unit (12) provides lubrication for the moving parts in the power conversion unit (10) to reduce friction and wear. The electrical control unit (13) is used to manage the power transmission and distribution during the power generation process. The monitoring unit (14) monitors the working status and parameters of each part in real time. The main control unit (15) automatically adjusts the working status of each unit according to the monitoring data collected by the monitoring unit (14).

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