A retort for cleaning engine parts
By designing a distillation tank with a closed hood, support rods, a closed plate, and a reflux system, the problem of impurities accumulating in the solvent affecting the cleaning effect was solved, achieving efficient cleaning and solvent reflux, improving cleaning efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511483482.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-10-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing distillation cleaning technologies, after prolonged use, the accumulation of impurities in the solvent affects the cleaning effect on parts, reduces heating efficiency, and prolongs cleaning time.
A distillation tank was designed, comprising a sealed hood, support rods, a sealing plate, a cleaning nozzle, and a reflux system. The sealed hood isolates impurities, the support rods and sealing plate control the impurities to enter the collection box, the cleaning nozzle sprays high-speed solvent to sweep away the impurities, and the reflux system improves the solvent reflux speed and reduces energy consumption.
It effectively separates and cleans impurities at the bottom of the tank, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces solvent loss, lowers energy consumption, and ensures effective cleaning of parts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of distillation equipment technology, and particularly relates to a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts. Background Technology
[0002] Distillation cleaning is essentially a cleaning process using high-temperature steam and chemical solvents. It generally includes steps such as heating, evaporation, condensation and dissolution, and reflux. Through these steps, the solvent can be recycled and the contaminants can be separated.
[0003] In existing distillation cleaning methods, solvent vapor condenses and cleans the parts after contact with them. However, the liquid solvent carries oil and impurities back into the solvent below. As the solvent is used for a longer period of time, oil stains, dirt, and other impurities accumulate at the bottom, acting like an insulation layer, reducing heating efficiency, prolonging heating time, and resulting in poor cleaning effect on the parts. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts, aiming to solve the technical problem in the prior art where impurities in the solvent affect the cleaning effect of parts after long-term use.
[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts includes a tank body, a cabinet door provided on the side of the tank body, a placement mesh plate fixedly installed inside the tank body, a connecting chamber fixedly installed at the bottom of the tank body, and a discharge hole communicating with the connecting chamber at the bottom of the tank body. A connecting pipe is connected to the connecting chamber, and a collection box is connected to the end of the connecting pipe away from the connecting chamber. A heating plate is provided inside the collection box, and a return pipe is connected to the connecting chamber. The end of the return pipe away from the connecting chamber is connected to the tank body.
[0006] The bottom surface of the tank is fixedly installed with a first electric telescopic rod located in the connecting chamber and the connecting pipe. The output end of the first electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed with a support rod, which moves within the discharge hole. The end of the support rod is provided with a sealing cover located inside the tank. Two sets of sealing plates that cooperate with the support rod to seal the discharge hole are slidably installed in the connecting chamber. A servo module is provided on the connecting chamber to drive the two sets of sealing plates to move synchronously in opposite directions.
[0007] A further technical solution: The sealing plate is located on both sides of the support rod and has an arc-shaped groove that matches the support rod. The sealing plate slides in contact with the bottom surface of the tank, and the axis of the support rod is located within the symmetrical plane of the two sets of sealing plates.
[0008] A further technical solution: The side of the collection box is provided with a discharge trough, and a third baffle is provided on the side of the collection box to close the discharge trough. A scraper located inside the collection box is fixedly installed on the third baffle. A base plate is fixedly installed on the side of the collection box, and multiple sets of clamping plates are slidably installed on the base plate. The clamping plates pass through the third baffle and are slidably connected to the third baffle.
[0009] A further technical solution: A lifting plate is slidably installed inside the collection box, with the side of the lifting plate slidingly contacting the inner wall of the collection box. A heating plate is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting plate away from the tank. A second electric telescopic rod that drives the lifting plate to move up and down is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the collection box. A second baffle is fixedly connected to the end of the lifting plate near the discharge chute.
[0010] A further technical solution: A pressure plate is slidably installed inside the enclosure, the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod, a spring is fixedly installed on the pressure plate, and the spring is fixedly connected to the top of the enclosure.
[0011] A further technical solution: A sealing ring is fixedly installed inside the sealed cover. Multiple sets of guide rods are fixedly installed on the sealing ring. A first baffle is slidably installed on the guide rods. When the first baffle contacts the sealing ring, it separates the sealed cover. Multiple sets of evenly distributed cleaning nozzles are fixedly installed on the sealing ring. The cleaning nozzles are connected to the area enclosed by the sealing ring, the first baffle, and the pressure plate.
[0012] A further technical solution: A liquid pump and a reflux chamber are fixedly installed on the side of the collection box. The liquid outlet of the liquid pump is connected to the reflux pipe, and the liquid inlet of the liquid pump is connected to the reflux chamber. An overflow groove connected to the reflux chamber is opened on the side wall of the collection box.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0014] 1. By sealing off and isolating the area at the bottom of the tank where impurities exist through a closed cover, the impurities in the isolated area and the solvent are then allowed to enter the collection box to complete the separation of impurities. This allows impurities in the solvent to be continuously removed from the tank during the parts cleaning process. Furthermore, the closed cover prevents impurities from affecting the cleaning of the parts. The solvent carried by the impurities during subsequent impurity cleaning can be evaporated back into the tank, reducing solvent loss during impurity cleaning.
[0015] 2. After the sealing cover contacts the bottom of the tank, the support rod continues to move downward. The support rod drives the pressure plate to move downward. The pressure plate squeezes the solvent below and sprays the solvent through the cleaning nozzle. The high-speed flowing solvent sprays downward and contacts the bottom surface of the tank. The high-speed flowing solvent sweeps away the impurities at the bottom of the tank, allowing the impurities to be quickly discharged from the tank through the discharge hole, reducing the residue of impurities and oil in the tank and improving the cleaning effect of impurities in the tank.
[0016] 3. Impurities accumulate on the lifting plate, while the solvent is above the impurities. The lifting plate moves upward, pushing the solvent and impurities upward. The solvent then flows into the return tank through the overflow trough. A large amount of solvent is transported into the tank by a liquid pump. The remaining solvent is then heated and evaporated by a heating plate. This allows a large amount of solvent to be directly transported into the tank, increasing the return speed of the solvent in the collection tank and reducing the energy consumption of heating the solvent. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first-view structure inside the enclosed cover in this invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure inside the enclosed cover in this invention.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the tank in this invention.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting chamber in this invention.
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A1 in the middle.
[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A2 in the middle.
[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of region A3 in the middle.
[0026] In the attached diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Mesh plate placement; 4. Discharge hole; 5. Connecting chamber; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Collection box; 8. Servo module; 9. Sealing plate; 10. First electric telescopic rod; 11. Support rod; 12. Sealing cover; 13. Pressure plate; 14. Spring; 15. Sealing ring; 16. Guide rod; 17. First baffle; 18. Cleaning nozzle; 19. Second electric telescopic rod; 20. Lifting plate; 21. Heating plate; 22. Second baffle; 23. Discharge chute; 24. Third baffle; 25. Scraper; 26. Return pipe; 27. Liquid pump; 28. Return chamber; 29. Overflow trough; 30. Base plate; 31. Card plate. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.
[0028] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0029] like Figures 1-9 As shown, this invention provides a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts, comprising a tank body 1, a cabinet door 2 on the side of the tank body 1, a placement mesh plate 3 fixedly installed inside the tank body 1, a connecting chamber 5 fixedly installed at the bottom of the tank body 1, and a discharge hole 4 communicating with the connecting chamber 5 at the bottom of the tank body 1, a connecting pipe 6 connected to the connecting chamber 5, and a collection box 7 connected to the end of the connecting pipe 6 away from the connecting chamber 5, a heating plate 21 installed inside the collection box 7, a return pipe 26 connected to the connecting chamber 5, and a discharge trough 23 on the side of the collection box 7, with a closed discharge trough 23 on the side of the collection box 7. A third baffle 24 is fixedly installed on the third baffle 24, and a scraper 25 located inside the collection box 7 is fixedly installed on the side of the collection box 7. A base plate 30 is fixedly installed on the side of the collection box 7, and multiple sets of clamping plates 31 are slidably installed on the base plate 30. The clamping plates 31 pass through the third baffle 24 and are slidably connected to the third baffle 24. A lifting plate 20 is slidably installed inside the collection box 7. The side of the lifting plate 20 is in slidable contact with the inner wall of the collection box 7. A heating plate 21 is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting plate 20 away from the tank 1. A second electric telescopic rod 19 that drives the lifting plate 20 to move up and down is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the collection box 7. A second baffle 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting plate 20 near the discharge chute 23.
[0030] A first electric telescopic rod 10 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the tank body 1, located in the connecting chamber 5 and the connecting pipe 6. A support rod 11 is fixedly installed at the output end of the first electric telescopic rod 10. The support rod 11 moves within the discharge hole 4. A sealing cover 12 located inside the tank body 1 is provided at the end of the support rod 11. Two sets of sealing plates 9 are slidably installed in the connecting chamber 5, which cooperate with the support rod 11 to seal the discharge hole 4. A servo module 8 is provided on the connecting chamber 5 to drive the two sets of sealing plates 9 to move synchronously in opposite directions. The sealing plates 9 are located on both sides of the support rod 11 and have arc-shaped grooves that match the support rod 11. The sealing plates 9 slide in contact with the bottom surface of the tank body 1. The axis of the support rod 11 is located within the symmetrical plane of the two sets of sealing plates 9.
[0031] In practical application, in the initial state, the closed cover 12 does not contact the bottom surface of the tank 1, the closed plate 9 contacts the support rod 11 to distribute the discharge holes 4, the upper surface of the lifting plate 20 is flush with the lower side of the discharge trough 23, the parts to be cleaned are placed on the placement mesh plate 3 and the cabinet door 2 is closed, the solvent at the bottom of the tank 1 is heated by the heating equipment, the heated solvent generates solvent vapor, the vapor moves upward to contact the parts and condenses, the liquid solvent will effectively dissolve and peel off the grease, oil stains, wax stains and other contaminants on the surface of the parts, the dirty liquid that has dissolved the oil stains will flow down along the surface of the parts under the action of gravity and eventually return to the bottom of the tank 1, the pure solvent will evaporate again for cleaning, after cleaning is completed, the cabinet door 2 is opened and the parts can be taken out. The oil stains and impurities will not evaporate because their boiling point is much higher than that of the solvent, and will be separated and left at the bottom of the tank 1. Due to the arc-shaped structure at the bottom of the tank 1, the oil stains and impurities will accumulate at the discharge hole 4.
[0032] After prolonged use, the first electric telescopic rod 10 drives the support rod 11 to move downward, and the support rod 11 drives the sealing cover 12 to move downward until it contacts the bottom surface of the tank 1. Then, the servo module 8 drives the two sets of sealing plates 9 to move away from each other and release the sealing of the discharge hole 4. Under the action of gravity, the solvent and impurities in the sealing cover 12 fall downward through the discharge hole 4 and the connecting pipe 6 into the collection box 7. At the same time, the solvent will flush the impurities downward. After a set time, the sealing plate 9 closes the discharge hole 4 again, and the support rod 11 moves upward to reset the sealing cover 12.
[0033] After impurities enter the collection box 7, they are heated by the heating plate 21, causing the solvent in the impurities to evaporate again. The evaporated solvent returns to the tank 1 along the return pipe 26. The drying status of the impurities in the collection box 7 can be detected by a camera. After drying is completed, the valve on the return pipe 26 is closed, and then the clamping plate 31 is released from the third baffle 24. At this time, the third baffle 24 can be removed. When the third baffle 24 is removed, the dried impurities in the collection box 7 are scraped out by the scraper 25. Then the discharge chute 23 is closed again. Repeating the above steps can continuously remove impurities in the solvent from the tank 1 during the cleaning process. The sealing cover 12 prevents the impurities from affecting the cleaning of the parts. The solvent carried by the impurities during subsequent cleaning can evaporate back into the tank 1, reducing the loss of solvent during impurity cleaning.
[0034] like Figures 2-4 , Figure 7 As shown, this invention provides a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts. A pressure plate 13 is slidably installed inside the sealed cover 12. The pressure plate 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod 11. A spring 14 is fixedly installed on the pressure plate 13 and is fixedly connected to the top of the sealed cover 12.
[0035] Specifically, a sealing ring 15 is fixedly installed inside the sealing cover 12. Multiple sets of guide rods 16 are fixedly installed on the sealing ring 15. A first baffle 17 is slidably installed on the guide rods 16. When the first baffle 17 contacts the sealing ring 15, it separates the sealing cover 12. Multiple sets of evenly distributed cleaning nozzles 18 are fixedly installed on the sealing ring 15. The cleaning nozzles 18 are connected to the area enclosed by the sealing ring 15, the first baffle 17, and the pressure plate 13.
[0036] In practical application, the sealed cover 12 is located inside the solvent and its interior is filled with solvent. When the support rod 11 moves downward, the sealed cover 12 is pulled downward by the pressure plate 13 and the spring 14. The pressure plate 13 moves downward and stretches the spring 14. After the sealed cover 12 contacts the bottom of the tank 1, the sealing plate 9 releases the seal on the discharge hole 4. Under the action of the pressure plate 13, the first baffle 17 will contact the sealing ring 15. At this time, the area enclosed by the sealing ring 15, the first baffle 17 and the pressure plate 13 is filled with solvent.
[0037] After the sealing cover 12 contacts the bottom of the tank 1, the support rod 11 continues to move downward. The support rod 11 drives the pressure plate 13 to move downward. The pressure plate 13 squeezes the solvent below it and sprays the solvent through the cleaning nozzle 18. The high-speed flowing solvent sprays downward and contacts the bottom surface of the tank 1. The high-speed flowing solvent sweeps away the impurities at the bottom of the tank 1, so that the impurities can be quickly discharged from the tank 1 through the discharge hole 4, reducing the residue of impurities and oil in the tank 1 and improving the cleaning effect of impurities in the tank 1. After cleaning, the support rod 11 moves upward to reset the sealing cover 12.
[0038] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, this invention provides a distillation tank for cleaning engine parts. A liquid pump 27 and a reflux chamber 28 are fixedly installed on the side of the collection tank 7. The liquid outlet of the liquid pump 27 is connected to the reflux pipe 26, and the liquid inlet of the liquid pump 27 is connected to the reflux chamber 28. An overflow groove 29 connected to the reflux chamber 28 is provided on the side wall of the collection tank 7.
[0039] In practical application, in the initial state, the lifting plate 20 moves downward under the action of the second electric telescopic rod 19, with its upper surface lower than the lower side of the discharge trough 23. Solvent and impurities fall onto the lifting plate 20, with impurities accumulating on it and the solvent above them. After the discharge hole 4 is closed, the second electric telescopic rod 19 drives the lifting plate 20 to move upward. During the upward movement of the lifting plate 20, the discharge trough 23 is closed by the second baffle 22. The upward movement of the lifting plate 20 pushes the solvent and impurities upward, and then the solvent will pass through... The overflow trough 29 flows into the return chamber 28. The connection between the return pipe 26 and the connecting chamber 5 is closed by a valve. The solvent in the return chamber 28 is drawn out by the liquid pump 27. Then, the solvent can be transported to the tank 1 through the return pipe 26. The solvent level is monitored by a camera. When the solvent level on the lifting plate 20 reaches the set threshold, the lifting plate 20 is reset. Then, the remaining solvent is heated and evaporated by the heating plate 21. This allows a large amount of solvent to be directly transported to the tank 1, which increases the return speed of the solvent in the collection box 7 and reduces the energy consumption of heating the solvent.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0041] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A distillation tank for cleaning engine accessories, comprising a tank body (1), the tank body (1) is provided with a cabinet door (2) on the side, a placing net plate (3) is fixedly installed in the tank body (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a communication chamber (5), and the bottom of the tank body (1) is provided with a discharge hole (4) communicated with the communication chamber (5), the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a communication pipe (6), one end of the communication pipe (6) away from the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a collecting box (7), the collecting box (7) is provided with a heating plate (21) inside, the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a backflow pipe (26), one end of the backflow pipe (26) away from the communication chamber (5) is communicated with the tank body (1); The bottom of the tank body (1) is fixedly provided with a communication chamber (5), and the bottom of the tank body (1) is provided with a discharge hole (4) communicated with the communication chamber (5), the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a communication pipe (6), one end of the communication pipe (6) away from the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a collecting box (7), the collecting box (7) is provided with a heating plate (21) inside, the communication chamber (5) is communicated with a backflow pipe (26), one end of the backflow pipe (26) away from the communication chamber (5) is communicated with the tank body (1); The closing cover (12) is slidably installed in the closing cover (12), the end of the supporting rod (11) is fixedly connected with the pressing plate (13), the pressing plate (13) is fixedly installed with a spring (14), and the spring (14) is fixedly connected with the top of the closing cover (12); The closing cover (12) is fixedly installed with a closing ring (15), a plurality of guide rods (16) are fixedly installed on the closing ring (15), a first baffle (17) is slidably installed on the guide rod (16), the first baffle (17) is in contact with the closing ring (15) to separate the closing cover (12), a plurality of cleaning nozzles (18) are fixedly installed on the closing ring (15), and the cleaning nozzles (18) are communicated with the area surrounded by the closing ring (15), the first baffle (17) and the pressing plate (13).
2. A retort for cleaning engine parts as defined in claim 1, wherein, The closing plate (9) is located on both sides of the supporting rod (11), and an arc-shaped groove consistent with the supporting rod (11) is formed in the closing plate (9), the closing plate (9) is in sliding contact with the bottom surface of the tank body (1), and the axis of the supporting rod (11) is located in the symmetry plane of the two closing plates (9).
3. A distilling tank for cleaning engine parts according to claim 1, wherein The collecting box (7) is provided with a discharge slot (23) on the side, a third baffle (24) is arranged on the side of the collecting box (7) to close the discharge slot (23), a scraper (25) is fixedly installed on the third baffle (24) and located in the collecting box (7), a base plate (30) is fixedly installed on the side of the collecting box (7), a plurality of clamping plates (31) are slidably installed on the base plate (30), and the clamping plates (31) penetrate through the third baffle (24) and are slidably connected with the third baffle (24).
4. A retort for cleaning engine parts as defined in claim 3, wherein The collecting box (7) is slidably installed with a lifting plate (20), the side of the lifting plate (20) is in sliding contact with the inner wall of the collecting box (7), the heating plate (21) is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting plate (20) away from the tank body (1), and the bottom surface of the collecting box (7) is fixedly installed with a second electric telescopic rod (19) for driving the lifting plate (20) to move up and down, and the end of the lifting plate (20) close to the discharge slot (23) is fixedly connected with a second baffle (22).
5. The distilling canister for cleaning engine parts according to claim 1, wherein The collecting tank (7) is fixedly installed with a liquid pump (27) and a backflow chamber (28) on the side, the liquid outlet of the liquid pump (27) is communicated with the backflow pipe (26), the liquid inlet of the liquid pump (27) is communicated with the backflow chamber (28), and the overflow groove (29) communicated with the backflow chamber (28) is formed in the side wall of the collecting tank (7).
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