Filter tank with self-cleaning function of floating objects

The filter design, which features self-flow rate regulation and temperature difference control, solves the problem of floating debris accumulation in the water tank, enables automated cleaning, reduces labor costs and time, and ensures the cleanliness of the water tank.

CN122166878APending Publication Date: 2026-06-09WATER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF NINGBO WATER ENVIRONMENT GROUP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WATER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF NINGBO WATER ENVIRONMENT GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-04-07
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Floating debris in existing pools tends to accumulate at the poolside due to external factors. Existing cleaning methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and ineffective, especially since the floating debris on the surface of open-air pools varies in size, and existing nets cannot effectively handle it.

Method used

Design a filter with a self-cleaning function for floating objects. The water body is self-flowing through a flow rate detection mechanism and a self-flow rate adjustment mechanism. Combined with temperature difference and gravity guidance, the water flow speed and direction are adjusted by flexible baffles and heat storage components. The impurity collection mechanism automatically collects floating objects and sediments.

Benefits of technology

It enables water to flow on its own, automatically cleans up floating objects and sediments, reduces manual labor, improves cleaning efficiency, avoids the accumulation of floating objects, and ensures a clean environment inside and outside the pool.

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Abstract

The application discloses a filter tank with self-cleaning function of floating objects, relates to the technical field of water surface purification, and comprises a tank body, wherein a chute is arranged on the side wall of the tank body, and the filter tank further comprises a flow rate detection mechanism, a self-flow rate adjusting mechanism arranged at the bottom of the tank, and a foreign matter collecting mechanism arranged at one side of the bottom of the tank. The structure of the bottom of the existing tank is improved and upgraded, the 'gravity guidance of terrain drop' and 'natural convection caused by temperature difference' are combined, and the continuous circulation of the water body of the tank is realized. In this way, the water body has the self-flowing effect without power supply, the flow rate of the water body is controlled through the temperature difference, the position of the water body is controlled within a certain range, the user can normally use the tank, and the bottom deposits and surface floating objects can be uniformly collected during use, so that the labor of the treatment personnel is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water surface purification technology, and in particular to a filter with a self-cleaning function for floating objects. Background Technology

[0002] During the operation of a water plant, multiple water tanks are constructed to purify the water (using a conventional water purification process of mixing-flocculation-sedimentation-filtration-disinfection, with the main purification structures being baffled flocculation tanks and horizontal flow sedimentation tanks). These tanks are either open-air or indoors. Open-air tanks are affected by the natural environment, and their surfaces contain various sizes of floating debris, such as leaves, oil, and pollen. Different types of floating debris have different characteristics. Existing nets with fixed mesh sizes cannot accommodate floating debris of varying sizes. Larger meshes cannot remove smaller items, while smaller meshes are prone to clogging. Furthermore, current retrieval methods often rely on manual labor, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. If... If timely retrieval is carried out, some floating debris will accumulate at the edge of the pool due to external environmental factors. If the floating debris accumulated at the edge of the pool is not dealt with in time (flocculated floating debris will also appear in indoor pools), the accumulation of floating debris will intensify (or the floating debris will stick together). At this time, the floating debris inside the pool can be roughly divided into scattered floating debris floating in the center of the water surface and concentrated floating debris accumulated around the perimeter of the pool. At this time, the effect of using existing jet propulsion devices to assist water surface movement will be greatly reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to design a pool with a self-cleaning function that allows floating debris to flow on the water surface and prevents floating debris from accumulating at the edge of the pool. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention addresses the problem that existing technical solutions are too simplistic and provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies. The present invention provides a filter pool with a self-cleaning function for floating objects, which solves the technical problem that existing water pools will accumulate at the edge of the pool if floating objects are affected by external factors and are not treated in time, making it difficult to effectively clean them by external means.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: a filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects, comprising a tank body, wherein the side wall of the tank body is provided with a sliding groove, and further comprising; The flow velocity detection mechanism is set in the pool and adopts a floating design, so it can always be located on the water surface to monitor the water surface flow velocity in real time. The self-flow velocity adjustment mechanism is located at the bottom of the pool and is used to promote the self-flow of the water inside the pool, thereby achieving the effect of cleaning floating objects. It can adjust the water flow speed by being used in conjunction with the flow velocity detection mechanism. The impurity collection mechanism, located on one side of the bottom of the pool, is used to collect sediments at the bottom of the pool and floating objects on the surface of the pool.

[0005] Furthermore, the flow velocity detection mechanism includes a sliding float, which is disposed in a chute and slidably connected to the chute. A mounting shell is provided on one side of the sliding float to protrude from the pool wall, and the mounting shell is provided with several flow channels for water to pass through the mounting shell. A flow velocity detector is provided inside the mounting shell to detect the water flow velocity, and the flow velocity detector is connected to the treatment controller.

[0006] Furthermore, the self-flow rate regulating mechanism includes several vertically inclined guide blocks spaced apart at the bottom of the pool. A heat storage component is provided between each two adjacent vertically inclined guide blocks for accumulating heat. A flexible baffle is provided on the heat storage component. One end of the flexible baffle is connected to the winding rod of the first drive motor, and the other end is connected to the winding rod of the second drive motor via a traction rope.

[0007] Furthermore, the cross-section of the vertical inclined guide block is inclined, and the end of the vertical inclined guide block is an arc surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the heat storage component uses high heat absorption materials, such as dark polymers and metal-based heat absorption plates.

[0009] Furthermore, the impurity collection mechanism includes a collection box, which is open-ended, with the upper opening of the collection box located at the lower end of the vertical inclined guide block. The collection box contains several slidable lower connecting blocks and an upper connecting block magnetically connected to the lower connecting blocks. The upper and lower connecting blocks have the same structure and are provided with mounting grooves on both sides. The collection box is provided with a mounting stop at the corresponding connection point. The lower connecting block has a scraping groove, through which the traction rope passes.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting groove and mounting stop are T-shaped connecting blocks or arc-shaped connecting blocks.

[0011] Furthermore, a gap exists at the connection point on one side of the upper connecting block and the lower connecting block to allow sediment to enter.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: Firstly, during use, the self-flow rate adjustment mechanism can create a certain flow effect in the water inside the pool, thereby processing floating objects on the surface and moving them to the opposite side for easy handling by management personnel. The tilting of the vertical guide blocks first creates a slight flow effect (using artificial height differences to create a terrain gradient, allowing water circulation). To ensure water flow, a seepage zone treatment can be used on the lower side, and local heating is used to create a temperature difference between the "hot zone" and the "cold zone," further enhancing water flow and ensuring natural circulation. Secondly, during use, flexible baffles with adjustable positions and light transmittance are used to control the heat absorption of the heat storage components, making the temperature difference controllable and ensuring the flow rate. Secondly, during use, the bottom self-flow rate adjustment mechanism can not only control the water flow rate, but also, during use, some sediment will accumulate in the pool. Because the vertical inclined guide blocks have arc-shaped ends, the sediment tends to accumulate in the gap between two adjacent vertical inclined guide blocks. At this time, the flexible baffle can scrape the bottom sediment, allowing it to enter the collection box, achieving the effect of automatic collection of bottom sediment without the need for manual bottom treatment. Furthermore, during use, it can be pulled manually or electrically. Since the water flow direction is always in one direction, i.e., the collection box is on the side, the collection box can collect floating objects as it rises, achieving a centralized collection effect and reducing manual labor. In summary, by structurally improving and upgrading the bottom of the existing water tank, and combining "gravity guidance due to terrain elevation differences" with "natural convection caused by temperature differences," continuous water circulation can be achieved. This method requires no electricity, allowing the water to flow naturally. Furthermore, the flow rate can be controlled by adjusting the temperature difference, keeping the water within a certain range to ensure normal use by users. During use, bottom sediments and surface floating debris can be collected uniformly, reducing the workload of personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention; Figure 2 For the present inventionFigure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a first-view structural diagram of the connection between the self-flow rate regulating mechanism and the impurity collection mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a second-view structural diagram of the connection between the self-flow rate regulating mechanism and the impurity collection mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the impurity collection mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0015] Figure label: Pool body; 11. Slide chute; Flow velocity detection mechanism; 21. Mounting housing; 22. Sliding float; 31. Self-flow rate regulating mechanism; 32. Vertical inclined guide block; 33. Heat storage component; 34. Flexible shielding plate; 35. Drive motor; 36. Traction rope; Impurity collection mechanism; 41. Mounting slot; 42. Upper connecting block; 43. Scratching slot; 44. Collection box; 45. Lower connecting block; 46. Mounting stop. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0017] The components of the embodiments of the invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0018] 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.

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects, including a tank body 1, wherein the side wall of the tank body 1 is provided with a sliding groove 11, and further includes; The flow velocity detection mechanism 2 is set in the water pool and adopts a floating design, so that it can always be located on the water surface to detect the water surface flow velocity in real time; The self-flow velocity adjustment mechanism 3 is located at the bottom of the pool and is used to promote the self-flow of the water inside the pool, thereby achieving the effect of cleaning floating objects. It can adjust the water flow speed by working in conjunction with the flow velocity detection mechanism 2. The impurity collection mechanism, located on one side of the bottom of the pool, is used to collect sediments at the bottom of the pool and floating objects on the surface of the pool.

[0022] Specifically, the flow velocity detection mechanism 2 includes a sliding float 22, which is disposed in the chute 11 and slidably connected to the chute 11. A mounting housing 21 is provided on one side of the sliding float 22 to protrude from the wall of the pool body 1, and the mounting housing 21 is provided with several flow channels for water to pass through the mounting housing 21. A flow velocity detector is provided inside the mounting housing 21 to detect the water flow velocity, and the flow velocity detector is connected to the treatment controller.

[0023] During operation, the flow rate detector is used to detect the flow rate of the water inside the pool 1. If the flow rate is too high, the drive motor 34 is controlled to drive the flexible baffle 33 to change position and block more heat storage components 32 (at this time, the blocking can first avoid heat absorption, and at the same time affect the heat release of the heat storage components 32, thereby reducing the temperature difference).

[0024] Specifically, the self-flow rate regulating mechanism 3 includes several vertically inclined guide blocks 31 spaced apart at the bottom of the pool body 1. A heat storage component 32 is provided between each two adjacent vertically inclined guide blocks 31 for accumulating heat. A flexible baffle 33 is provided on the heat storage component 32. One end of the flexible baffle 33 is connected to the winding rod of the first drive motor 34, and the other end is connected to the winding rod of the second drive motor 34 through the traction rope 35.

[0025] Specifically, the vertical inclined guide block 31 has an inclined cross-section, and the end of the vertical inclined guide block 31 is an arc surface.

[0026] During operation, a height difference is created in pool 1, allowing water to circulate using gravity.

[0027] Specifically, the heat storage component 32 is made of a high heat absorption material, such as a dark polymer and a metal-based heat absorption plate.

[0028] The heat storage component 32 can absorb heat. At night, the heat can be released slowly, while the water temperature is relatively low, thus achieving a temperature difference effect. At the same time, the flexible baffle 33 can be set in a conical shape to differentiate the heat blocking, so that the opening at the highest point is the largest, and the heat release is also the largest, and the temperature difference is also the largest, making the water flow direction clearer.

[0029] Specifically, the impurity collection mechanism includes a collection box 44, which is open-ended, with the upper opening of the collection box 44 located at the lower end of the vertical inclined guide block 31. The collection box 44 contains several slidable lower connecting blocks 45 and an upper connecting block 42 magnetically connected to the lower connecting blocks 45. The upper connecting block 42 and the lower connecting block 45 have the same structure and are provided with mounting grooves on both sides for the impurity collection mechanism; 41, the collection box 44 is provided with a mounting stop 46 at the corresponding connection point, and the lower connecting block 45 has a scraping groove 43, through which the traction rope 35 passes.

[0030] With the scraping groove 43 in place, when the flexible baffle 33 is rolled up from the other side, the side wall of the scraping groove 43 can scrape off the attached substances on the surface of the flexible baffle 33, thus achieving the effect of self-removal of debris.

[0031] Specifically, the impurity collection mechanism 41 and the mounting block 46 are T-shaped or arc-shaped connecting blocks.

[0032] At this time, the installation block 46 mainly serves as a guide and connection, connecting the installation boxes together through the upper connecting block 42 or the lower connecting block 45. Therefore, if an arc-shaped connecting block is used, the arc angle needs to be greater than 180° and located within the impurity collection mechanism 41 in the installation groove to achieve a wedge-shaped connection effect.

[0033] Specifically, there is a gap at the connection point on one side of the upper connecting block 42 and the lower connecting block 45 to allow sediment to enter.

[0034] During operation, this gap corresponds to the lower end of the gap in the vertical inclined guide block 31, ensuring that sediment can enter the collection box 44.

[0035] Working principle: During use, the inclined vertical guide blocks 31 first guide the water to have a slight flow effect (by artificially creating a height difference, resulting in a terrain difference, thus allowing water to circulate). To ensure water flow, a seepage zone treatment can be used on the lower side. Simultaneously, local heating is used (by laying heat storage components 32 between adjacent vertical guide blocks 31 at the bottom of the pool, giving them a heat-absorbing effect), creating a temperature difference between the "hot zone" and the "cold zone," further enhancing the water flow effect and ensuring natural water circulation. Secondly, during use, a flexible baffle 33 with adjustable position is used to adjust the light transmittance of the heat storage components 32. Heat absorption control is implemented to ensure controllable temperature difference and maintain flow rate effectiveness. (During the adjustment process, the position of the flexible baffle 33 is controlled by controlling the drive motor 34, so that the overlapping area between the flexible baffle 33 and the heat storage component 32 is controlled. At this time, the flexible baffle 33 can not only alleviate heat release, but also reduce the heat absorption effect of the heat storage component 32.) The drive motor 34 is electrically connected to the flow rate detector. The flow rate detector judges the flow rate of the water surface. If the flow rate is too slow, the heat storage component 32 intervenes and opens the flexible baffle 33 to release heat. If the flow rate is too fast, the heat storage component 32 is blocked to control the water surface flow rate, so that floating objects will accumulate on one side of the pool for easy collection later. During use, sediment that sinks to the bottom of the pool mainly accumulates in the gaps between the vertical inclined guide blocks 31, i.e., on the opposite side of the flexible baffle plate 33. At this time, the motor is manually controlled to move the flexible baffle plate 33. During the movement of the flexible baffle plate 33, it scrapes against the bottom of the water, pushing the sediment gradually into the collection box 44. At the same time, the flexible baffle plate 33 passes through the scraping groove 43 opened in the collection box 44. Through the scraping groove 43, it contacts the surface of the flexible baffle plate 33, scraping the sediment that falls onto its surface. The process involves moving the container back and forth several times to determine if the issue has been resolved. If resolved, the flexible baffle 33 is reset, and the collection box 44 is lifted manually. Since the collection box 44 can be connected via the upper connecting block 42 or the lower connecting block 45, and the upper connecting block 42 and the lower connecting block 45 can be separated, this does not affect the movement of the collection box 44. During the upward movement of the collection box 44, the accumulated garbage on that side can be processed, effectively reducing the time and labor costs required for cleaning floating objects and sediments.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects, comprising a tank body (1), wherein the side wall of the tank body (1) is provided with a sliding groove (11), characterized in that: Also includes; The flow velocity detection mechanism (2) is set in the water pool and adopts a floating design so that it can always be located on the water surface and detect the water surface flow velocity in real time. The self-flow velocity adjustment mechanism (3) is set at the bottom of the pool to promote the self-flow of the water inside the pool, thereby achieving the effect of cleaning floating objects. It can adjust the water flow velocity by working in conjunction with the flow velocity detection mechanism (2). The impurity collection mechanism, located on one side of the bottom of the pool, is used to collect sediments at the bottom of the pool and floating objects on the surface of the pool.

2. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects according to claim 1, characterized in that; The flow velocity detection mechanism (2) includes a sliding float (22), which is set in the chute (11) and slidably connected to the chute (11). A mounting shell (21) is provided on one side of the sliding float (22) for protruding from the wall of the pool body (1). The mounting shell (21) is provided with several flow channels for water to pass through the mounting shell (21). A flow velocity detector is provided in the mounting shell (21) for detecting the flow velocity of the water. The flow velocity detector is connected to the treatment controller.

3. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating matter according to claim 1, characterized in that; The self-flow rate regulating mechanism (3) includes several vertical inclined guide blocks (31) spaced apart at the bottom of the pool body (1). A heat storage component (32) is provided between each two adjacent vertical inclined guide blocks (31) for accumulating heat. A flexible shield (33) is provided on the heat storage component (32). One end of the flexible shield (33) is connected to the winding rod of the first drive motor (34), and the other end is connected to the winding rod of the second drive motor (34) through the traction rope (35).

4. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating matter according to claim 3, characterized in that; The vertical inclined guide block (31) has an inclined cross-section and the end of the vertical inclined guide block (31) is an arc surface.

5. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating matter according to claim 3, characterized in that; The heat storage component (32) is made of a high heat absorption material, such as a dark polymer and a metal-based heat absorption plate.

6. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects according to claim 1, characterized in that; The impurity collection mechanism includes a collection box (44), which is open-ended, with the upper opening of the collection box (44) located at the lower end of the vertical inclined guide block (31). The collection box (44) is provided with several slidable lower connecting blocks (45) and an upper connecting block (42) magnetically connected to the lower connecting blocks (45). The upper connecting block (42) and the lower connecting block (45) have the same structure and are provided with mounting grooves (impurity collection mechanism; 41) on both sides. The collection box (44) is provided with a mounting stop (46) at the corresponding connection point. The lower connecting block (45) is provided with a scraping groove (43), and the traction rope (35) passes through the scraping groove (43). A pull rope is provided at the center of the collection box (44), and the collection box (44) is slidably connected to the pool body (1) for the collection box (44) to rise horizontally.

7. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects according to claim 6, characterized in that; The mounting groove (impurity collection mechanism; 41) and the mounting block (46) are T-shaped connecting blocks or arc-shaped connecting blocks.

8. A filter tank with a self-cleaning function for floating objects according to claim 6, characterized in that; There is a gap at the connection point on one side of the upper connecting block (42) and the lower connecting block (45) to allow sediment to enter.