Lateral flow type rapid purification device

By designing a first conical plate longer than the outer edge of the other conical plates in the conical plate separation assembly, the water body is guided to accelerate the sinking, solving the problem of uneven water distribution in the traditional conical plate separation assembly and improving the water treatment efficiency.

CN222550196UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04BEIJING PROVIRIDIA TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421220349.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

The traditional design of cone plate separation modules has the problem of uneven water distribution along the vertical path, which leads to the inadequate utilization of the lower cone plate and the water treatment efficiency is not high.

Method used

A side flow rapid purification device is designed. The cone plate located at the uppermost layer in the cone plate separation assembly is the first cone plate, and its outer edge is longer than the outer edge of the other cone plates, guiding the water body to accelerate sinking and increasing the water flow in the downstream separation channel.

Benefits of technology

By accelerating the guidance of the sinking water body, preventing the short flow of the water body and increasing the flow of water in the downstream separation channel, the problem of uneven water distribution is solved, allowing the lower cone plate to be fully utilized, and the water treatment efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sewage treatment, and provides a side-flow type rapid purification device which comprises a body, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, the cone-plate separation assembly is arranged in the lower half area of the settling area, a cone plate located on the uppermost layer in the cone-plate separation assembly is a first cone plate, the outer edge of the first cone plate is longer than the outer edges of the other cone plates, and the water body in the lower half area of the settling area sinks in an accelerated mode under the guidance of the first cone plate so as to increase the flow of the water body distributed into the downstream separation channel. The side-flow type rapid purification device provided by the utility model can prevent short flow of a water body in a plurality of upstream separation channels, and can increase the flow of the water body distributed into the downstream separation channels. By means of the arrangement, the problem that a traditional cone-plate separation assembly is uneven in water distribution in the vertical direction is solved, the lower-layer cone plate is fully utilized, and the water treatment efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sewage treatment, in particular to a side-flow type rapid purification device. Background Art

[0002] The existing vertical cone-plate sedimentation device is provided with a cone-plate separation assembly in the sedimentation area. The cone-plate separation assembly includes a number of cone plates arranged at intervals from top to bottom. After the water flows through the sedimentation area, it enters between two adjacent cone plates. The heavier sludge slides down along the cone plates, and the clean water flows from the ends between the two cone plates to the water collection tank to achieve the sedimentation and separation of the sludge in the water. However, the existing cone-plate separation assembly design has the problem of uneven water distribution along the vertical course. The water between the cone plates near the upper layer is significantly more than the water between the cone plates near the lower layer, resulting in the lower cone plates being unable to be fully utilized and the water treatment efficiency being low. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the traditional cone-plate separation component design has the problem of uneven water distribution along the vertical direction. The water body between the cone plates close to the upper layer is significantly larger than the water body between the cone plates close to the lower layer, resulting in the lower cone plates being unable to be fully utilized and the water treatment efficiency being low, thereby providing a side-flow rapid purification device.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] The utility model provides a side-flow rapid purification device, comprising: a body, which is a vertical tank-shaped structure, wherein a sedimentation zone is arranged in the body, and the sedimentation zone is divided into an upper half zone and a lower half zone; a cone plate separation assembly, which is arranged in the lower half zone of the sedimentation zone, wherein the cone plate separation assembly comprises a plurality of cone plates arranged in parallel and spaced from top to bottom, and each cone plate is arranged obliquely downward, and a separation channel is formed between two cone plates adjacent to each other, wherein water in the lower half zone of the sedimentation zone enters the separation channel through the inlet end of the separation channel, sludge in the water body slides down the cone plate and flows to the bottom of the sedimentation zone, and clear water in the water body flows out of the sedimentation zone through the outlet end of the separation channel; wherein the cone plate located at the uppermost layer in the cone plate separation assembly is a first cone plate, and the outer edge of the first cone plate is longer than the outer edges of the other cone plates, and the water in the lower half zone of the sedimentation zone sinks faster under the guidance of the first cone plate, so as to increase the water flow rate in the separation channel distributed to the downstream.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer edges of the remaining cone plates in the cone-plate separation assembly except the first cone plate are gradually shortened from top to bottom.

[0007] Furthermore, the side-flow rapid purification device also includes a first ring-shaped member and a second ring-shaped member; the first ring-shaped member and the second ring-shaped member are concentrically arranged in the main body, and the first ring-shaped member is located in the inner circle, the inner circle space of the first ring-shaped member forms a mixing reaction zone, the space between the first ring-shaped member and the second ring-shaped member forms a sludge suspension zone, and the space between the outer wall of the second ring-shaped member and the inner wall of the main body forms a sedimentation zone.

[0008] Furthermore, the side-flow rapid purification device also includes a water outlet bin and a third annular member;

[0009] The water outlet bin is arranged on the side of the second annular member facing away from the first annular member and is located at the bottom of the second annular member;

[0010] The third annular member is arranged on the inner wall of the water outlet bin, and the space between the third annular member and the water outlet bin forms a water collecting bin; the cone plate separation assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the water outlet bin, and the water outlet end of each separation channel is connected to the water collecting bin.

[0011] Furthermore, a first water through hole is provided on the side wall of the water outlet bin, and the water outlet end of each of the separation channels is connected to the water collecting bin through the first water through hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the first water passage hole is arranged close to the cone plate above the separation channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the side-flow rapid purification device also includes a third annular member, which is arranged on the inner wall of the main body, and the space between the inner side surface of the third annular member and the main body forms a water collection bin; the cone-plate separation assembly is arranged on the outer side surface of the third annular member, and the water outlet end of each separation channel is connected to the water collection bin.

[0014] Furthermore, a second water through hole is provided on the third annular member, and the water outlet end of each separation channel is connected to the water collecting bin through the second water through hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the second water passage hole is arranged close to the cone plate above the separation channel.

[0016] Furthermore, the main body is a vertical round tank structure.

[0017] The technical solution of the utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] The utility model provides a side-flow rapid purification device, in which the cone plate located at the top of the cone plate separation assembly is the first cone plate, the outer edge of the first cone plate is longer than the outer edges of the other cone plates, and the water in the lower half of the sedimentation area is accelerated to sink under the guidance of the first cone plate, preventing the water from short-circuiting in several separation channels upstream, and increasing the water flow rate in the separation channel distributed to the downstream. Such an arrangement solves the problem of uneven water distribution along the vertical course of the traditional cone plate separation assembly, so that the lower cone plate can be fully utilized, which is conducive to improving the water treatment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a side-flow rapid purification device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the first water hole in FIG.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a cone-plate separation assembly in a side-flow rapid purification device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a side-flow rapid purification device in another embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of the second water hole in FIG.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Main body; 2. Upper half of the sedimentation zone; 3. Lower half of the sedimentation zone; 4. Cone-plate separation assembly; 5. Cone plate; 6. Separation channel; 7. First cone plate; 8. First annular member; 9. Second annular member; 10. Third annular member; 11. Water collecting bin; 12. Mixing reaction zone; 13. Sludge suspension zone; 14. Throat; 15. Nozzle; 16. Backflow channel; 17. Water inlet pipe; 18. First water outlet pipe; 19. Drain pipe; 20. Sludge return pipe; 21. Sludge discharge pipe; 22. First water through hole; 23. Water outlet bin; 24. Second water through hole; 25. Second water outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a side-flow rapid purification device, including: a body 1, which is a vertical tank-shaped structure, for example, the body 1 is a vertical round tank structure. A sedimentation zone is arranged in the body 1, and the sedimentation zone is divided into an upper half and a lower half, and the water body can flow from the upper half 2 of the sedimentation zone to the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone. The cone plate separation assembly 4 is arranged in the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone, and the cone plate separation assembly 4 includes a plurality of cone plates 5 arranged in parallel and spaced from top to bottom, and each cone plate 5 is arranged obliquely downward, and the space between two adjacent cone plates 5 above and below forms a separation channel 6. The water body in the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone enters the separation channel 6 through the inlet end of the separation channel 6, and the sludge in the water body slides down the cone plate 5 and flows to the bottom of the sedimentation zone, and the clean water in the water body flows out of the sedimentation zone through the outlet end of the separation channel 6. When in use, when the water in the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone passes through the uppermost separation channel 6, a portion of the water can enter the separation channel 6 from the inlet end of the separation channel 6, and then a portion of the clean water flows out from the outlet end of the separation channel 6. The sludge in the separation channel 6 slides down along the cone plate 5, mixes with the water from the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone, and then continues to move downward into the next separation channel 6. Each separation channel 6 can separate the sludge and clean water in the water. After the water passes through multiple separation channels 6 of the cone plate separation assembly 4, it is equivalent to multi-stage sedimentation separation, and finally the separation of sludge and clean water in the water is achieved.

[0032] Among them, the cone plate located at the top layer in the cone plate separation assembly 4 is the first cone plate 7, and the outer edge of the first cone plate 7 is longer than the outer edges of the remaining cone plates 5. At this time, most of the water in the lower half area 3 of the sedimentation area is accelerated to sink under the guidance of the first cone plate 7, and the remaining small part of the water passes over the first cone plate 7 and enters the separation channel 6 on the upper layer, while the water that is accelerated to sink can enter the separation channel 6 downstream.

[0033] In the side-flow rapid purification device provided in this embodiment, the cone plate 5 located at the top layer in the cone plate separation assembly 4 is the first cone plate 7, and the outer edge of the first cone plate 7 is longer than the outer edges of the other cone plates 5. The water in the lower half area 3 of the sedimentation area is accelerated to sink under the guidance of the first cone plate 7, which prevents the water from short-circuiting in several upstream separation channels 6, and can increase the water flow distributed to the downstream separation channel 6. Such an arrangement solves the problem of uneven water distribution along the vertical direction of the traditional cone plate separation assembly 4, so that the lower cone plate 5 can be fully utilized, which is conducive to improving the water treatment efficiency.

[0034] Specifically, the side-flow rapid purification device also includes a first ring member 8 and a second ring member 9; for example, the first ring member 8 and the second ring member 9 are both ring plates, the first ring member 8 and the second ring member 9 are concentrically arranged in the main body 1, and the first ring member 8 is located in the inner circle, the inner circle space of the first ring member 8 forms an annular mixing reaction zone 12, the space between the first ring member 8 and the second ring member 9 forms an annular sludge suspension zone 13, and the space between the outer wall of the second ring member 9 and the inner wall of the main body 1 forms an annular sedimentation zone.

[0035] Among them, for the mixed reaction zone 12, a throat 14 and a nozzle 15 are arranged therein, and the nozzle 15 can have multiple levels, and the multiple levels of nozzles 15 are nested and used to improve the acceleration effect on the water body. The inlet of the nozzle 15 is connected to the external water source through the water inlet pipe 17, and the outlet of the nozzle 15 extends into the throat 14. The top of the throat 14 does not contact the top of the body 1, and a return water port is left between the bottom of the throat 14 and the nozzle 15. When in use, the external water enters the throat 14 through the water inlet pipe 17 and the nozzle 15, and the water in the throat 14 is released at the top and diffuses and falls around. A part of the water can re-enter the throat 14 from the return water port, and the rest of the water will be transported to the sludge suspension area 13.

[0036] Among them, for the sludge suspension zone 13, after the water flowing out of the mixed reaction zone 12 enters the sludge suspension zone 13, a filter bed composed of suspended sludge can be formed in the sludge suspension zone 13, and the water can be filtered and purified when passing through the filter bed. A reflux channel 16 is also provided in the sludge suspension zone 13, and part of the water in the sludge suspension zone 13 can flow back to the nozzle 15 or the throat 14 through the reflux channel 16, and finally flow back to the mixed reaction zone 12.

[0037] Among them, for the sedimentation zone, the water in the sludge suspension zone 13 first enters the upper half 2 of the sedimentation zone, and then the water moves downward into the lower half 3 of the sedimentation zone, and the sludge in the water is precipitated and separated by the cone plate separation component 4 to obtain clean water.

[0038] In one embodiment, the side-flow rapid purification device further comprises a water outlet bin and a third annular member 10; the water outlet bin is arranged on the side of the second annular member facing away from the first annular member and is located at the bottom of the second annular member;

[0039] The third annular member is arranged on the inner wall of the water storage bin, and the space between the third annular member 10 and the water outlet bin 23 forms a water collection bin 11; the cone plate separation assembly 4 is arranged on the outer wall of the water outlet bin 23, and the outlet end of each separation channel 6 is connected to the water collection bin 11. The sludge sediment in the water body is separated by the cone plate separation assembly 4 to obtain clean water, and the clean water enters the water collection bin 11. When the water in the water collection bin 11 reaches a certain amount, it overflows into the water outlet bin 23, wherein a second water outlet pipe 25 can be arranged at the bottom of the water outlet bin 23, and the second water outlet pipe 25 is used for draining or emptying the water outlet bin 23.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, a first water hole 22 is provided on the side wall of the water outlet bin 23, and the water outlet end of each separation channel 6 is connected to the water collection bin 11 through the first water hole 22. For example, when producing the equipment, the size and density of the first water hole 22 can be controlled to maintain a relatively high internal pressure in the sedimentation area during later use. Driven by the pressure, the water in the sedimentation area continuously enters the separation channel 6, and the clean water can enter the water collection bin 11.

[0041] Preferably, the first water hole 22 is arranged near the cone plate 5 above the separation channel 6. In this way, the first water hole 22 is arranged near the top of the separation channel 6, the bottom of the separation channel 6 is sludge, and the top is clean water. This can prevent the sludge from flowing into the water collection bin 11 through the first water hole 22, thereby improving the water discharge effect.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the outer edges of the remaining cone plates 5 in the cone plate separation assembly 4, except for the first cone plate 7, gradually shorten from top to bottom. At this time, from top to bottom, the interval between the outer edge of the cone plate 5 and the inner wall of the body 1 gradually increases. When in use, due to the separation effect of the upper separation channel 6, the sludge concentration in the lower separation channel 6 gradually increases, and the length of the lower cone plate 5 becomes smaller, so that the cross-section of the downward water flow space between the cone plate separation assembly 4 and the body 1 can be continuously increased, and the water flow rate becomes smaller, which is conducive to the separation of mud and water of high-concentration water. Moreover, the increase in space also increases the ability to accommodate sludge, preventing sludge accumulation and blockage.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the side-flow rapid purification device further includes a third annular member 10, which is arranged on the inner side wall of the body 1, and the space between the inner side of the third annular member 10 and the body 1 forms an annular water collection bin 11; the cone plate separation assembly 4 is arranged on the outer side of the third annular member 10, and the outlet end of each separation channel 6 is connected to the water collection bin 11. The sludge sediment in the water body is separated by the cone plate separation assembly 4 to obtain clean water, and the clean water enters the water collection bin 11. Among them, a first water outlet pipe 18 can be arranged on the top of the water collection bin, and the water in the water collection bin 11 can be discharged through the first water outlet pipe 18.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, the third annular member 10 is provided with a second water hole 24, and the water outlet of each separation channel 6 is connected to the water collection bin 11 through the second water hole 24. For example, the size and density of the second water hole 24 can be controlled to maintain a relatively high internal pressure in the sedimentation area. Driven by the pressure, the water in the sedimentation area continuously enters the separation channel 6, and the clean water can enter the water collection bin 11.

[0045] Preferably, the second water hole 24 is arranged near the cone plate 5 above the separation channel 6. In this way, the second water hole 24 is arranged near the top of the separation channel 6, the bottom of the separation channel 6 is sludge, and the top is clean water. The sludge can be prevented from flowing into the water collection bin 11 through the second water hole 24, thereby improving the water discharge effect.

[0046] Among them, the outer edges of the remaining cone plates 5 in the cone plate separation assembly 4, except for the first cone plate 7, are gradually shortened from top to bottom. When in use, due to the separation effect of the upper separation channel 6, the sludge concentration in the lower separation channel 6 gradually increases, and the length of the lower cone plate 5 becomes smaller, so that the cross-section of the water flow space on the side of the cone plate separation assembly 4 away from the third annular member can be continuously increased, and the water flow rate becomes smaller, which is conducive to the separation of mud and water of high-concentration water. In addition, the increase in space also increases the ability to accommodate sludge, preventing sludge accumulation from causing blockage.

[0047] A drain pipe 19 is also provided in the sedimentation area. One end of the drain pipe 19 is connected to the bottom of the sedimentation area, and the other end extends to the outside of the body 1 for draining the sludge in the sedimentation area.

[0048] A sludge discharge pipe 21 is also provided in the sedimentation area. One end of the sludge discharge pipe 21 is connected to the bottom of the sedimentation area, and the other end extends to the outside of the body 1 for discharging the sludge in the sedimentation area.

[0049] A sludge discharge pipe 21 is also provided in the sludge suspension area 13 , one end of the sludge discharge pipe 21 is connected to the bottom of the sludge suspension area 13 , and the other end of the sludge discharge pipe 21 extends to the outside of the body 1 for discharging sludge in the sludge suspension area 13 .

[0050] A sludge return pipe 20 is also provided in the sedimentation zone. One end of the sludge return pipe 20 is connected to the nozzle 15 , and the other end is connected to the sedimentation zone, so as to return the sludge in the sedimentation zone to the mixing reaction zone 12 .

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention of the utility model.

Claims

1. A lateral flow rapid purification device, characterized in that: include: The body (1) is a vertical tank-shaped structure, wherein a sedimentation zone is arranged in the body (1), and the sedimentation zone is divided into an upper half zone and a lower half zone; A cone plate separation assembly (4) is arranged in the lower half area (3) of the sedimentation zone, the cone plate separation assembly (4) comprises a plurality of cone plates (5) arranged in parallel and spaced apart from top to bottom, and each cone plate (5) is arranged obliquely downward, and the space between two cone plates (5) adjacent to each other above and below forms a separation channel (6), the water body in the lower half area (3) of the sedimentation zone enters the separation channel (6) through the inlet end of the separation channel (6), the sludge in the water body slides down the cone plates (5) and flows to the bottom of the sedimentation zone, and the clean water in the water body flows out of the sedimentation zone through the outlet end of the separation channel (6); The cone plate (5) located at the top layer in the cone plate separation assembly (4) is the first cone plate (7), the outer edge of the first cone plate (7) is longer than the outer edges of the remaining cone plates (5), and the water in the lower half (3) of the sedimentation zone is accelerated to sink under the guidance of the first cone plate (7), so as to increase the water flow rate in the separation channel (6) distributed to the downstream.

2. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edges of the remaining cone plates (5) in the cone plate separation assembly (4) except the first cone plate (7) are gradually shortened from top to bottom.

3. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first annular member (8) and a second annular member (9); The first annular member (8) and the second annular member (9) are concentrically arranged in the body (1), and the first annular member (8) is located in the inner ring; The inner ring space of the first annular member (8) forms a mixing reaction zone (12); The space between the first annular member (8) and the second annular member (9) forms a sludge suspension zone (13); The space between the outer wall of the second annular member (9) and the inner wall of the body (1) forms a sedimentation zone.

4. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a water outlet bin (23) and a third annular member (10); The water outlet bin (23) is arranged on the side of the second annular member (9) facing away from the first annular member (8) and is located at the bottom of the second annular member (9); The third annular member (10) is arranged on the inner side wall of the water outlet bin (23), and the space between the third annular member (10) and the water outlet bin (23) forms a water collecting bin (11); The cone-plate separation assembly (4) is arranged on the outer side wall of the water outlet bin, and the water outlet end of each separation channel (6) is connected to the water collection bin (11).

5. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first water passage hole (22) is provided on the side wall of the water outlet bin (23), and the water outlet end of each separation channel (6) is connected to the water collection bin (11) through the first water passage hole (22).

6. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first water passage hole (22) is arranged close to the cone plate (5) above the separation channel (6).

7. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also comprises a third annular member (10) which is arranged on the inner side wall of the body (1), and the space between the inner side surface of the third annular member (10) and the body (1) forms a water collecting bin (11); The cone-plate separation assembly (4) is arranged on the outer side surface of the third annular member (10), and the water outlet end of each separation channel (6) is connected to the water collection bin (11).

8. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third annular member (10) is provided with a second water passage hole (24), and the water outlet end of each separation channel (6) is connected to the water collection bin (11) through the second water passage hole (24).

9. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second water passage hole (24) is arranged close to the cone plate (5) above the separation channel (6).

10. The lateral flow rapid purification device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) is a vertical round tank structure.