Wave energy air compression device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of air compression, and discloses a wave energy air compression device which comprises a floating body, a rocker arm, a crank, an air compression assembly, an air storage tank and a connecting rod limiting stopper, the rocker arm is connected with the floating body, one end of the crank is rotationally connected with the rocker arm, and the other end of the crank is rotationally connected with a piston rod of the air compression assembly. The air compression assembly conveys compressed air to the air storage tank, the floating body drives the piston rod to reciprocate through the rocker arm and the crank, the air compression assembly conveys air to the air storage tank through air suction and air exhaust, and the connecting rod limiter is connected with the rocker arm and used for restraining the swing range of the rocker arm. The air compression device is driven by buoyancy of waves, and the device is simple in mechanism, low in energy consumption, energy-saving and environment-friendly; the working range of the rocker arm is limited through the connecting rod limiter, and safe use of the device is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air compression, in particular to a wave energy air compression device. Background Art

[0002] Compressed air is an important power source and is currently widely used in various industries. In the current technology, there are two types of compressor drives, one is electric motor drive and the other is diesel engine drive. Electric motor drive compressors consume a lot of electricity, and diesel engine drive compressors consume a lot of diesel, both of which are not energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0003] In view of the above problems, the applicant proposes a wave energy air compression device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a wave energy air compression device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A wave energy air compression device comprises a float, a rocker arm, a crank, an air compression assembly, an air storage tank and a connecting rod limiter, wherein the rocker arm is connected to the float, one end of the crank is rotationally connected to the rocker arm, and the other end is rotationally connected to the piston rod of the air compression assembly, the air compression assembly delivers compressed air to the air storage tank, the float drives the piston rod to reciprocate through the rocker arm and the crank, so that the air compression assembly transmits air to the air storage tank through suction and exhaust, and the connecting rod limiter is connected to the rocker arm to constrain the swing range of the rocker arm.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a support frame, one end of the rocker arm is rotatably connected to the support frame, and the other end is connected to the floating body.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting rod limiter includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first connecting rod is rotatably arranged, one end of the second connecting rod rotates with the first connecting rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rocker arm.

[0009] Furthermore, the air compression assembly includes a body, a piston rod, a piston, a cylinder liner, an intake check valve and an exhaust check valve, the body having an air cavity, the cylinder liner being arranged in the air cavity and dividing the air cavity into an intake cavity, a piston cavity and an exhaust cavity in sequence, the intake cavity having an intake port, the piston being slidably inserted in the piston cavity, the intake cavity being connected to the piston cavity through an intake check valve, the intake check valve allowing gas to enter the piston cavity from the intake cavity but not allowing gas to enter the intake cavity from the piston cavity, the exhaust cavity being connected to the piston cavity through an exhaust check valve, the exhaust check valve allowing gas to enter the exhaust cavity from the piston cavity but not allowing gas to enter the piston cavity from the exhaust cavity, and the exhaust cavity being connected to an air storage tank.

[0010] Furthermore, the piston divides the piston chamber axially into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber, the first sub-chamber is connected to the intake chamber through an intake one-way valve, the first sub-chamber is connected to the exhaust chamber through an exhaust one-way valve, the second sub-chamber is connected to the intake chamber through an intake one-way valve, and the second sub-chamber is connected to the exhaust chamber through an exhaust one-way valve.

[0011] Furthermore, the exhaust chamber is connected to the gas storage tank through an exhaust pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, a stop valve is arranged on the exhaust pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the air intake port is cooperatively connected to an air intake duct.

[0014] Furthermore, a piston ring is arranged on the outer wall of the piston.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1) The utility model utilizes the buoyancy of waves to drive the air compression device, which has a simple structure, low energy consumption, energy saving and environmental protection;

[0017] 2) The utility model limits the working range of the rocker arm through the connecting rod limiter to ensure the safe use of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model in use state.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0020] In the figure: body 1, intake chamber 100, exhaust chamber 101, working chamber 102, non-working chamber 103, intake pipe 2, intake check valve 3, cylinder liner 4, piston 5, piston ring 6, exhaust pipe 7, exhaust check valve 8, packing 9, machine base 10, piston rod 11, crank 12, support frame 13, air storage tank 14, stop valve 15, first connecting rod 16, float 17, rocker arm 18, second connecting rod 19. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in 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.

[0022] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2A wave energy air compression device comprises a float 17, a rocker arm 18, a crank 12, an air compression assembly, an air storage tank 14 and a connecting rod limiter. The air compression assembly is installed on a machine base 10 on the shore, and the air storage tank 14 is also installed on the shore. A cantilever is also arranged on the shore, and the connecting rod limiter is installed on the cantilever. A support frame 13 is arranged on the air compression assembly. The float 17 floats on the water surface. The middle part of the rocker arm 18 is connected to the connecting rod limiter, one end of which is rotatably connected to the float 17, and the other end is rotatably connected to the support frame 13. One end of the crank 12 is rotatably connected to the rocker arm 18, and the other end is rotatably connected to the piston rod 11 of the air compression assembly through a crosshead. The air compression assembly delivers compressed air to the air storage tank 14. The float 17 drives the piston rod 11 to reciprocate through the rocker arm 18 and the crank 12, so that the air compression assembly transmits air to the air storage tank 14 through suction and exhaust. The connecting rod limiter is used to restrict the swing range of the rocker arm 18. The wave energy air compression device of the utility model utilizes the waves of the ocean or lake to push the floating body 17 to float up and down, and drives the air compression component to work through the rocker arm 18.

[0023] Continue reading Figure 1 In one embodiment of the utility model, the connecting rod limiter includes a first connecting rod 16 and a second connecting rod 19. The first connecting rod 16 is rotatably mounted on the cantilever. One end of the second connecting rod 19 rotates with the first connecting rod 16, and the other end is rotatably connected with the rocker arm 18. The first connecting rod 16 and the second connecting rod 19 constitute a rotating pair, and the rocker arm 18 swings around the rotating pair, which can limit the swinging action of the rocker arm 18 and avoid damage to the device.

[0024] Continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the utility model, the air compression assembly includes a body 1, a piston rod 11, a piston 5, a cylinder sleeve 4, an air intake check valve 3 and an exhaust check valve 8. The body 1 has an air cavity, the cylinder sleeve 4 is arranged in the air cavity and the air cavity is sequentially divided into an air intake cavity 100, a piston cavity and an exhaust cavity 101. The air intake cavity 100 has an air intake port, and the air intake port is connected to the air intake pipe 2. The piston rod 11 is slidably inserted into the body 1. The inner wall of the body 1 is also provided with a packing 9 that matches the piston rod 11. The piston 5 is slidably inserted into the piston cavity. A piston ring 6 is arranged on the outer wall of the piston 5, and the piston ring 6 plays the role of sealing, oil control and support. The suction chamber 100 is connected with the piston chamber through the suction one-way valve 3, and the suction one-way valve 3 allows gas to enter the piston chamber from the suction chamber 100, but does not allow gas to enter the suction chamber 100 from the piston chamber. The exhaust chamber 101 is connected with the piston chamber through the exhaust one-way valve 8, and the exhaust one-way valve 8 allows gas to enter the exhaust chamber 101 from the piston chamber, but does not allow gas to enter the piston chamber from the exhaust chamber 101. The exhaust chamber 101 is connected with the air storage tank 14 through the exhaust pipe 7.

[0025] Further reading Figure 2In one embodiment of the utility model, the piston 5 divides the piston chamber axially into a first sub-chamber 102 and a second sub-chamber 103. The first sub-chamber 102 is connected to the suction chamber 100 through the suction check valve 3, and the first sub-chamber 102 is connected to the exhaust chamber 101 through the exhaust check valve 8. The second sub-chamber 103 is connected to the suction chamber 100 through the suction check valve 3, and the second sub-chamber 103 is connected to the exhaust chamber 101 through the exhaust check valve 8. With the reciprocating motion of the piston 5, the volumes of the first sub-chamber 102 and the second sub-chamber 103 will increase and decrease. When one sub-chamber is inhaling, the other sub-chamber is exhausting.

[0026] Continue reading Figure 1 In one embodiment of the utility model, a stop valve 15 is provided on the exhaust pipe 7, and a pressure reducing valve is provided on the gas storage tank 14 to ensure the safety of gas use.

[0027] The working process of this utility model:

[0028] The waves drive the float 17 to float up and down, the float 17 drives the rocker 18 to swing up and down, the rocker 18 drives the crank 12 to swing up and down, the crank 12 drives the piston rod 11 and the piston 5 to reciprocate in the body 1, and the piston 5 changes the volume of the first sub-chamber 102 and the second sub-chamber 103. The sub-chamber with a larger volume inhales gas from the suction chamber 100 through the suction check valve 3, and the sub-chamber with a smaller volume discharges gas into the exhaust chamber 101 through the exhaust check valve 8. The gas discharged into the exhaust chamber 101 enters the gas storage tank 14 for storage through the exhaust pipe 7. The suction and exhaust of the first sub-chamber 102 and the second sub-chamber 103 are alternately performed. When the float 17 floats up and down, there is always gas entering the gas storage tank 14.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wave energy air compression device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a float (17), a rocker arm (18), a crank (12), an air compression assembly, an air storage tank (14) and a connecting rod stopper, wherein the rocker arm (18) is connected to the float (17), one end of the crank (12) is rotationally connected to the rocker arm (18), and the other end is rotationally connected to the piston rod (11) of the air compression assembly, the air compression assembly delivers compressed air to the air storage tank (14), the float (17) drives the piston rod (11) to reciprocate through the rocker arm (18) and the crank (12), so that the air compression assembly transmits air to the air storage tank (14) through air intake and exhaust, and the connecting rod stopper is connected to the rocker arm (18) to restrict the swing range of the rocker arm (18).

2. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame (13), one end of the rocker arm (18) is rotatably connected to the support frame (13), and the other end is connected to the floating body (17).

3. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod limiter comprises a first connecting rod (16) and a second connecting rod (19); the first connecting rod (16) is rotatably arranged; one end of the second connecting rod (19) is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod (16) and the other end is rotatably connected to the rocker arm (18).

4. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air compression assembly comprises a machine body (1), a piston rod (11), a piston (5), a cylinder sleeve (4), an air intake check valve (3) and an air exhaust check valve (8). The machine body (1) has an air cavity. The cylinder sleeve (4) is arranged in the air cavity and divides the air cavity into an air intake cavity (100), a piston cavity and an air exhaust cavity (101) in sequence. The air intake cavity (100) has an air intake port. The piston (5) is slidably inserted in the piston cavity. The air intake cavity (100) is connected to the piston cavity via the air intake check valve (3). The air intake check valve (3) allows gas to enter the piston cavity from the air intake cavity (100) but does not allow gas to enter the air intake cavity (100) from the piston cavity. The air exhaust cavity (101) is connected to the piston cavity via the air exhaust check valve (8). The air exhaust check valve (8) allows gas to enter the air exhaust cavity (101) from the piston cavity but does not allow gas to enter the piston cavity from the air exhaust cavity (101). The air exhaust cavity (101) is connected to an air storage tank (14).

5. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The piston (5) divides the piston chamber into a first sub-chamber (102) and a second sub-chamber (103) along the axial direction; the first sub-chamber (102) is connected to the suction chamber (100) via an suction one-way valve (3); the first sub-chamber (102) is connected to the exhaust chamber (101) via an exhaust one-way valve (8); the second sub-chamber (103) is connected to the suction chamber (100) via the suction one-way valve (3); and the second sub-chamber (103) is connected to the exhaust chamber (101) via the exhaust one-way valve (8).

6. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The exhaust chamber (101) is connected to the gas storage tank (14) via an exhaust pipe (7).

7. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A stop valve (15) is provided on the exhaust pipe (7).

8. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air intake port is cooperatively connected to an air intake pipeline (2).

9. A wave energy air compression device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A piston ring (6) is provided on the outer wall of the piston (5).

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