Flowmeter suitable for high-viscosity liquid
By designing a flow meter with a flow compensation unit, a cleaning unit and a heating unit, the problems of low measurement accuracy and clogging in high-viscosity liquid measurement are solved, and the stability and accuracy of the high-viscosity liquid flow meter are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510656085.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional flow meters have problems with low measurement accuracy, easy clogging and unstable flow when measuring high-viscosity liquids, making it difficult for them to operate stably for a long time.
A flow meter including a flow compensation unit, a cleaning unit and a heating unit is designed to ensure measurement accuracy and equipment life by automatically compensating for flow, cleaning sediments and stabilizing flow rate by heating.
The accuracy and equipment stability of high-viscosity liquid flow measurement are achieved, the problems of blockage and flow instability are avoided, and the measurement accuracy and service life are improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of flow meters, and in particular to a flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids. Background Art
[0002] With the continuous development of the industrial and chemical sectors, the application of flowmeters for liquid flow measurement is becoming increasingly widespread. Traditional flowmeters, particularly when measuring the flow of high-viscosity liquids, often face challenges due to the limitations of their measurement principles. High-viscosity liquids have poor fluidity and are easily affected by external environmental factors such as temperature changes and flow rate fluctuations during flow, resulting in reduced flow measurement accuracy. Furthermore, high-viscosity liquids can form deposits and impurities within the flowmeter, which can not only clog the flowmeter but also interfere with its normal operation, affecting the accuracy of measurement results.
[0003] To address these issues, some current flowmeter designs have considered various technical improvements aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of high-viscosity liquid flow measurement. However, in practical applications, effectively addressing the challenges posed by high-viscosity liquids, such as flow instability and sediment accumulation, remains a challenge that requires continuous optimization and improvement. Therefore, ensuring long-term stable operation and accurate flow measurement in the design of flowmeters for high-viscosity liquids remains a pressing technical challenge.
[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a flow meter suitable for high viscosity liquids. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In response to the above technical problems, the present invention discloses a flowmeter suitable for high-viscosity liquids, comprising a flowmeter body, the flowmeter body comprising a main body shell, a temperature sensor, a flow rate sensor and a viscosity sensor being arranged in the main body shell, a sensor display being installed on the main body shell, a display screen being arranged on the sensor display, the temperature sensor, the flow rate sensor and the viscosity sensor being electrically connected to the sensor display, a flow compensation unit for flow compensation, a cleaning unit for cleaning sediments and impurities in high-viscosity liquids, a cleaning unit for regularly cleaning the inside of the flowmeter body and a heating unit for ensuring the stability of the flow rate of high-viscosity liquids being arranged inside the main body shell; the flow compensation unit comprises a piston assembly and an adjusting assembly for adjusting the movement stroke of the piston assembly; the cleaning unit comprises a gear assembly and a rotating assembly for scratching the inside of the flowmeter body.
[0006] Furthermore, the flow compensation unit also includes a compensation base, which is fixedly installed inside the main shell, and a compensation bracket is fixedly installed on the compensation base, and the compensation bracket is connected to the piston assembly. An air outlet connector is fixedly installed at the lower end of the compensation base, and the air outlet connector extends into the interior of the flow meter for connection.
[0007] Furthermore, the piston assembly includes a piston, which is slidably installed in a compensation base, and a connecting rod 2 is rotatably installed on the piston. An eccentric wheel 1 is rotatably installed on one side of the connecting rod 2, and an eccentric wheel 2 is rotatably installed on the other side of the connecting rod 2. The eccentric wheel 1 and the eccentric wheel 2 are fixedly connected.
[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment component includes a motor 1, which is fixedly mounted on a compensation bracket, a connecting frame 1 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the compensation bracket, the connecting frame 1 is rotatably connected to the compensation bracket, a connecting rod 1 is rotatably mounted on the connecting frame 1, a connecting frame 2 is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod 1, an eccentric roller 1 and an eccentric roller 2 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the connecting frame 2, the eccentric roller 1 and the eccentric roller 2 are both rotatably connected to the compensation bracket, a transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the eccentric roller 1 and the eccentric roller 2, the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 2, and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 2 is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 1.
[0009] Furthermore, the flow compensation unit also includes motor 2 and a tensioning base, the motor 2 is fixedly mounted on the compensation base, a first pulley is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor 2, a second pulley is fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1, the tensioning base is fixedly mounted on the compensation bracket, a tensioning bracket is slidably mounted on the tensioning base, a spring is arranged between the tensioning base and the tensioning bracket, the first end of the spring is fixedly mounted in the tensioning base, the second end of the spring is fixedly mounted on the tensioning bracket, a third pulley is rotatably mounted on the tensioning bracket, and the first pulley, the second pulley and the third pulley are connected by a belt.
[0010] Furthermore, the gear assembly includes a connecting shell, which is fixedly installed inside the main shell. Motor three is fixedly installed on the connecting shell, and a small gear is fixedly installed on the output end of motor three, and a large gear is meshed with the small gear.
[0011] Furthermore, the rotating assembly includes a scraper member, both ends of which are rotatably mounted with fixed brackets, the fixed brackets are fixedly mounted on the inner ring of the main body shell, the scraper member is fixedly connected to the large gear, a plurality of water spray holes are evenly arranged on the scraper member, and a water inlet hole is arranged at one end of the scraper member.
[0012] Furthermore, the cleaning unit includes a water tank, which is arranged inside the main shell. A high-pressure water pump is fixedly installed on the water tank. A connecting pipe is fixedly installed on the water tank, and the connecting pipe is rotatably connected to the water inlet.
[0013] Furthermore, the heating unit includes a heat-insulating shell, the heat-insulating shell is provided with one end inside the main shell, and a constant temperature adjustable heating wire is provided in the heat-insulating shell.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: (1) the present invention is provided with a flow compensation unit, which automatically performs flow compensation when the viscosity and flow rate of the high-viscosity liquid change, automatically adjusts the flow measurement reference, and ensures the accuracy of the measurement value; (2) the present invention is provided with a cleaning unit and a washing unit, which prevent the sediment of the high-viscosity liquid from causing blockage or flow error, and prevents the accumulation of sediment and impurities in the high-viscosity liquid from reducing the service life of the flow meter; (3) the present invention is provided with a heating unit, which ensures that the high-viscosity liquid flows more smoothly when passing through the flow meter, thereby improving the measurement accuracy of the flow meter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the flow compensation unit of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the flow compensation unit of the present invention Figure 1 .
[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the flow compensation unit of the present invention Figure 2 .
[0019] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cleaning unit of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cleaning unit of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the heating unit of the present invention.
[0022] Reference numerals: 1-main body shell; 2-sensor display; 3-display screen; 4-flow compensation unit; 5-cleaning unit; 6-washing unit; 7-heating unit; 401-compensation base; 402-compensation bracket; 403-motor 1; 404-connecting frame 1; 405-connecting rod 1; 406-connecting frame 2; 407-eccentric wheel 1; 408-eccentric wheel 2; 409-connecting rod 2; 410-piston; 411-motor 2; 412 -tensioning base; 413-tensioning bracket; 414-belt; 415-eccentric roller one; 416-air outlet connector; 417-eccentric roller two; 501-motor three; 502-connecting shell; 503-small gear; 504-fixing bracket; 505-large gear; 506-scraper; 507-water spray hole; 508-water inlet hole; 601-water tank; 602-connecting pipe; 701-constant temperature adjustable heating wire; 702-insulating shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, but are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0024] The following describes the design principle of the connection structure between steel pipe columns and reinforced concrete beams for deep underground structures of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The steel bars in the drawings are for illustration only, and the specific steel bar configuration is based on actual conditions.
[0025] Example: Figure 1 、 Figure 7 As shown, a flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids includes a flow meter body, the flow meter body includes a main body shell 1, a flow sensor, a temperature sensor, a flow rate sensor and a viscosity sensor are arranged in the main body shell 1, a sensor display 2 is installed on the main body shell 1, a display screen 3 is arranged on the sensor display 2, the flow sensor, the temperature sensor, the flow rate sensor and the viscosity sensor are all electrically connected to the sensor display 2, and a flow compensation unit 4 for flow compensation, a cleaning unit 5 for cleaning sediments and impurities in high-viscosity liquids, a cleaning unit 6 for regularly cleaning the inside of the flow meter body and a heating unit 7 for ensuring the stability of the flow rate of the high-viscosity liquid are arranged inside the main body shell 1. The heating unit 7 includes a heat-insulating shell 702, the heat-insulating shell 702 is provided with one end inside the main body shell 1, and a constant temperature adjustable heating wire 701 is arranged in the heat-insulating shell 702.
[0026] like Figure 2-Figure 4As shown, the flow compensation unit 4 includes a piston assembly and an adjustment assembly for adjusting the movement stroke of the piston assembly. The flow compensation unit 4 also includes a compensation base 401, which is fixedly installed inside the main shell 1. A compensation bracket 402 is fixedly installed on the compensation base 401, and the compensation bracket 402 is connected to the piston assembly. An air outlet connector 416 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the compensation base 401, and the air outlet connector 416 extends into the interior of the flow meter for connection.
[0027] The piston assembly includes a piston 410, which is slidably installed in the compensation base 401. A connecting rod 2 409 is rotatably installed on the piston 410. An eccentric wheel 1 407 is rotatably installed on one side of the connecting rod 2 409, and an eccentric wheel 2 408 is rotatably installed on the other side of the connecting rod 2 409. The eccentric wheel 1 407 and the eccentric wheel 2 408 are fixedly connected.
[0028] The adjustment component includes a motor 403, which is fixedly mounted on the compensation bracket 402. A connecting frame 404 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the compensation bracket 402. The connecting frame 404 is rotatably connected to the compensation bracket 402. A connecting rod 405 is rotatably mounted on the connecting frame 404. A connecting frame 2 406 is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod 1 405. An eccentric roller 1 415 and an eccentric roller 2 417 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the connecting frame 2 406 respectively. The eccentric roller 1 415 and the eccentric roller 2 417 are both rotatably connected to the compensation bracket 402. A transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the eccentric roller 1 415 and the eccentric roller 2 417. The transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415 is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 2 408, and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 2 417 is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 1 407.
[0029] The flow compensation unit 4 also includes a motor 2 411 and a tensioning base 412. The motor 2 411 is fixedly mounted on the compensation base 401. A first pulley is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor 2 411. A second pulley is fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415. The tensioning base 412 is fixedly mounted on the compensation bracket 402. A tensioning bracket 413 is slidably mounted on the tensioning base 412. A spring is arranged between the tensioning base 412 and the tensioning bracket 413. The first end of the spring is fixedly mounted in the tensioning base 412, and the second end of the spring is fixedly mounted on the tensioning bracket 413. A third pulley is rotatably mounted on the tensioning bracket 413. The first pulley, the second pulley and the third pulley are connected by a belt 414.
[0030] When the viscosity sensor and the flow rate sensor detect that the flow characteristics and viscosity of the high-viscosity liquid have changed, the motor 2 411 is started, and the output end of the motor 2 411 drives the belt 414 to move through the first pulley, and the belt 414 drives the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415 to rotate through the second pulley, and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415 drives the connecting rod 2 409 to move through the eccentric wheel 2 408, and the connecting rod 2 409 drives the piston 410 to move in the compensation base 401, and the piston 410 pushes the air through the outlet The connecting piece 416 performs flow compensation. When the intake volume for flow compensation needs to be changed, the motor 403 is started, and the output end of the motor 403 drives the connecting frame 1 404 to rotate, the connecting frame 1 404 drives the connecting rod 1 405 to move, the connecting rod 1 405 drives the connecting frame 2 406 to move, and the connecting frame 2 406 drives the eccentric roller 1 415 and the eccentric roller 2 417 to move. At this time, the eccentric positions of the eccentric roller 1 415 and the eccentric roller 2 417 change, thereby changing the movement stroke of the piston 410.
[0031] like Figure 2 、 Figure 5 As shown, the cleaning unit 5 includes a gear assembly and a rotating assembly for scraping the inside of the flow meter body. The gear assembly includes a connecting shell 502, which is fixedly installed inside the main shell 1. Motor three 501 is fixedly installed on the connecting shell 502, and a small gear 503 is fixedly installed on the output end of motor three 501. A large gear 505 is meshed with the small gear 503.
[0032] The rotating assembly includes a scraper member 506, and fixed brackets 504 are rotatably installed at both ends of the scraper member 506. The fixed bracket 504 is fixedly installed on the inner ring of the main shell 1. The scraper member 506 and the large gear 505 are fixedly connected. A plurality of water spray holes 507 are evenly arranged on the scraper member 506, and a water inlet hole 508 is provided at one end of the scraper member 506.
[0033] When the flow rate sensor detects that the flow rate slows down, the motor three 501 is started, the output end of the motor three 501 drives the small gear 503 to rotate, the small gear 503 drives the large gear 505 to rotate, and the large gear 505 drives the scraper 506 to scrape the high-viscosity liquid deposits remaining on the inner ring of the main shell 1, thereby helping to increase the flow rate of the viscosity liquid.
[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, the cleaning unit 6 includes a water tank 601, which is arranged inside the main shell 1. A high-pressure water pump is fixedly installed on the water tank 601. A connecting pipe 602 is fixedly installed on the water tank 601, and the connecting pipe 602 is rotatably connected to the water inlet 508.
[0035] Clean the inner ring of the main shell 1 regularly to prevent the accumulation of sediment and impurities in the high-viscosity liquid from affecting the flow rate of the high-viscosity liquid and the service life of the flow meter. Start the high-pressure water pump, flush the water tank 601 into the connecting pipe 602, and then flush the inner ring of the main shell 1 through the water inlet hole 508. The rotation of the water inlet hole 508 can further clean the inner ring of the main shell 1.
[0036] Working principle: The flow sensor, temperature sensor, flow rate sensor and viscosity sensor are displayed on the display screen 3 through the sensor display 2, which is convenient for staff to observe. The heat-insulating shell 702 ensures that the high-viscosity liquid flows smoothly when passing through the flow rate sensor and viscosity sensor, thereby improving the accuracy of the flow sensor measurement. When the viscosity sensor and flow rate sensor detect that the flow characteristics and viscosity of the high-viscosity liquid have changed, the motor 2 411 is started, and the output end of the motor 2 411 drives the belt 414 to move through the first pulley, and the belt 414 drives the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415 to rotate through the second pulley, and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 415 drives the connecting rod 2 409 to move through the eccentric wheel 2 408, and the connecting rod 2 409 drives the piston 410 to move in the compensation base 401, and the piston 410 pushes the air through the air outlet connector 416 to compensate the flow. When the air intake volume for flow compensation needs to be changed, start motor 1 403, and the output end of motor 1 403 drives connecting frame 1 404 to rotate, connecting frame 1 404 drives connecting rod 1 405 to move, connecting rod 1 405 drives connecting frame 2 406 to move, and connecting frame 2 406 drives eccentric roller 1 415 and eccentric roller 2 417 to move. At this time, the eccentric positions of eccentric roller 1 415 and eccentric roller 2 417 change, thereby changing the movement stroke of piston 410. Clean the inner ring of the main shell 1 regularly to prevent the accumulation of sediment and impurities in the high-viscosity liquid from affecting the flow rate of the high-viscosity liquid and the service life of the flow meter. Start the high-pressure water pump, flush the water tank 601 into the connecting pipe 602, and then flush the inner ring of the main shell 1 through the water inlet hole 508, and cooperate with the rotation of the water inlet hole 508 to further clean the inner ring of the main shell 1.
[0037] In the description of this specification, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0038] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.
[0039] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids, characterized by: The flow meter comprises a flow meter body, the flow meter body comprises a main body shell (1), a temperature sensor, a flow rate sensor and a viscosity sensor are arranged in the main body shell (1), a sensor display (2) is installed on the main body shell (1), a display screen (3) is arranged on the sensor display (2), the temperature sensor, the flow rate sensor and the viscosity sensor are all electrically connected to the sensor display (2), the main body shell (1) is provided with a flow compensation unit (4) for flow compensation, a cleaning unit (5) for cleaning sediments and impurities in high-viscosity liquid, a cleaning unit (6) for regularly cleaning the inside of the flow meter body, and a heating unit (7) for ensuring the stability of the flow rate of the high-viscosity liquid; the flow compensation unit (4) comprises a piston assembly and an adjusting assembly for adjusting the movement stroke of the piston assembly; the cleaning unit (5) comprises a gear assembly and a rotating assembly for scraping the inside of the flow meter body.
2. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow compensation unit (4) further comprises a compensation base (401), wherein the compensation base (401) is fixedly mounted inside the main housing (1), a compensation bracket (402) is fixedly mounted on the compensation base (401), the compensation bracket (402) is connected to the piston assembly, and an air outlet connector (416) is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the compensation base (401), and the air outlet connector (416) extends into the interior of the flow meter for connection.
3. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids according to claim 2, characterized in that: The piston assembly includes a piston (410), which is slidably mounted in a compensation base (401), and a second connecting rod (409) is rotatably mounted on the piston (410), an eccentric wheel (407) is rotatably mounted on one side of the second connecting rod (409), and an eccentric wheel (408) is rotatably mounted on the other side of the second connecting rod (409), and the eccentric wheel (407) and the eccentric wheel (408) are fixedly connected.
4. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The regulating assembly includes a motor 1 (403), the motor 1 (403) is fixedly mounted on the compensation bracket (402), a connecting frame 1 (404) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the compensation bracket (402), the connecting frame 1 (404) is rotatably connected to the compensation bracket (402), a connecting rod 1 (405) is rotatably mounted on the connecting frame 1 (404), a connecting frame 2 (406) is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod 1 (405), and the two ends of the connecting frame 2 (406) are fixedly mounted on the output end of the compensation bracket (402). An eccentric roller 1 (415) and an eccentric roller 2 (417) are fixedly mounted on the ends thereof, and the eccentric roller 1 (415) and the eccentric roller 2 (417) are both rotatably connected to the compensation bracket (402). A transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the eccentric roller 1 (415) and the eccentric roller 2 (417), and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 1 (415) is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 2 (408), and the transmission shaft on the eccentric roller 2 (417) is fixedly connected to the eccentric wheel 1 (407).
5. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The flow compensation unit (4) further comprises a second motor (411) and a tensioning base (412), wherein the second motor (411) is fixedly mounted on the compensation base (401), a first pulley is fixedly mounted on the output end of the second motor (411), a second pulley is fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft of the first eccentric roller (415), the tensioning base (412) is fixedly mounted on the compensation bracket (402), a tensioning bracket (413) is slidably mounted on the tensioning base (412), a spring is arranged between the tensioning base (412) and the tensioning bracket (413), a first end of the spring is fixedly mounted in the tensioning base (412), and a second end of the spring is fixedly mounted on the tensioning bracket (413), a third pulley is rotatably mounted on the tensioning bracket (413), and the first pulley, the second pulley and the third pulley are connected by a belt (414).
6. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gear assembly comprises a connecting housing (502), wherein the connecting housing (502) is fixedly mounted inside the main housing (1), a motor three (501) is fixedly mounted on the connecting housing (502), a small gear (503) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor three (501), and a large gear (505) is meshed with the small gear (503).
7. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises a scraper member (506), both ends of which are rotatably mounted with fixed brackets (504), the fixed brackets (504) being fixedly mounted on the inner ring of the main body shell (1), the scraper member (506) being fixedly connected to the large gear (505), a plurality of water spray holes (507) being evenly arranged on the scraper member (506), and a water inlet hole (508) being arranged at one end of the scraper member (506).
8. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning unit (6) comprises a water tank (601), which is arranged inside the main housing (1). A high-pressure water pump is fixedly mounted on the water tank (601). A connecting pipe (602) is fixedly mounted on the water tank (601), and the connecting pipe (602) is rotatably connected to the water inlet (508).
9. A flow meter suitable for high-viscosity liquids as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The heating unit (7) comprises a heat-insulating outer shell (702), wherein one end of the heat-insulating outer shell (702) is provided inside the main outer shell (1), and a constant-temperature adjustable heating wire (701) is provided inside the heat-insulating outer shell (702).
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