Slurry tank of conical circulating system
By designing a conical storage hopper and using a vibrating motor and agitating components, the problem of mud accumulation and blockage in the mud tank is solved, and a more efficient mud discharge and precipitation process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422000937.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing mud tanks are prone to clogging due to mud accumulation during storage and discharge, affecting the discharge rate.
A mud tank with a cone circulation system is designed, and the storage hopper is set as a cone structure that narrows from top to bottom inward, so that the mud slides down the side walls to prevent accumulation and blockage, and improves the precipitation and discharge rates through vibrating motors and stirring components.
Effectively prevent mud accumulation and blockage, improve mud discharge and precipitation rate, and improve the efficiency and smoothness of drilling operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mud tanks, and particularly relates to a mud tank with a conical circulation system. Background Art
[0002] The circulation process of the mud circulation system is a continuous and dynamic process in drilling operations, aiming to maintain the optimal performance of the mud and ensure the smooth progress of drilling activities.
[0003] During the mud circulation process, unused mud or mud to be treated needs to be stored in the mud tank and pumped back into the circulation system as needed. In the prior art, cylindrical or square mud tanks are usually used for storage, and then the mud is stirred by a stirring device so that the mud can precipitate and be discharged.
[0004] However, this storage method may cause the mud to block at the discharge port due to accumulation, thus affecting the discharge rate of the mud. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] In view of this, the utility model provides a mud tank with a conical circulation system, which can store unused mud or mud to be treated by setting an installation frame and a storage hopper. By setting the storage hopper as a conical structure that narrows inward from top to bottom, the mud can slide down along the side wall of the storage hopper, which can improve the rate during both discharge and mud precipitation, and make the mud accumulate on the inclined inner wall of the storage hopper due to gravity, thereby preventing the blanking frame from being blocked due to mud accumulation.
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a mud tank with a conical circulation system, including a fixed frame, an installation frame on the inner side wall of the fixed frame, the installation frame is connected to the inner side wall of the fixed frame by bolts, a storage hopper is arranged below the installation frame, the storage hopper is welded to the lower part of the installation frame, the storage hopper is set as a conical structure that narrows inward from top to bottom, a blanking frame is arranged below the storage hopper, the blanking frame is connected to the lower part of the storage hopper by bolts, an automatic discharge valve is connected to the lower part of the blanking frame, the automatic discharge valve is connected to the lower part of the blanking frame by a flange, the automatic discharge valve is set as an automatic discharge valve with adjustable opening, a discharge pipe is connected to the lower part of the automatic discharge valve, and the discharge pipe is connected to the lower part of the automatic discharge valve by a flange;
[0007] A support assembly is arranged above the installation frame, and the support assembly is used to support the stirring mechanism, and the support assembly includes a support plate;
[0008] A stirring assembly is arranged on the support plate, and the stirring assembly is used to stir the materials inside the storage hopper.
[0009] The discharge pipe is set as a corrugated pipe structure, and the discharge pipe can be set as a large-diameter stainless steel corrugated pipe.
[0010] The supporting assembly further includes four fixing plates uniformly arranged on the upper part of the mounting frame. The four fixing plates are on the upper part of the mounting frame through bolts. On the vertical surfaces of the four fixing plates facing the axis of the discharge hopper, support rods are arranged. One end of each support rod is welded to the vertical surface of one side of the fixing plate. One ends of the four support rods are all connected to the vertical surfaces of the four sides of the support plate, and the other ends of the four support rods are welded to the vertical surfaces of the four sides of the support plate.
[0011] A connecting frame is connected to the inner side wall of the blanking frame through bolts. A screening plate is connected to the inner side wall of the connecting frame. The screening plate is welded to the inner side wall of the connecting frame. A plurality of screening holes are formed in the screening plate, and the plurality of screening holes can be integrally formed with the screening plate by die casting during production.
[0012] The stirring assembly includes a motor arranged on the upper part of the support plate. The motor is connected to the upper part of the support plate through bolts. The end of the output shaft of the motor is connected with a transmission rod. The transmission rod is connected to the output shaft of the motor through a coupling. A spiral blade is arranged on the outer side wall of the transmission rod. The spiral blade is welded to the outer side wall of the transmission rod. One end of the transmission rod far away from the motor is connected with a fixed rod. The fixed rod is welded to one end of the transmission rod. A plurality of stirring plates are arranged on the outer side wall of the fixed rod. The plurality of stirring plates are welded to the outer side wall of the fixed rod.
[0013] A support frame is connected to the inclined surface of one side of the storage hopper through bolts. A vibration motor is arranged on the support frame. The vibration motor is connected to the support frame through bolts.
[0014] Support legs are arranged at the four corners of the lower part of the fixed frame. The support legs are welded to the lower part of the fixed frame.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the above technical solutions of the present utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. By providing the mounting frame and the storage hopper, the unused slurry or the slurry to be treated can be stored. And by setting the storage hopper as a conical structure that narrows inward from top to bottom, the slurry can slide along the side wall of the storage hopper, which can improve the rate both in the discharging process and the slurry precipitation process. And the slurry will accumulate on the inclined inner side wall of the storage hopper due to the gravity, which can prevent the blanking frame from being blocked due to the accumulation of the slurry.
[0017] 2. By providing the supporting assembly, the stirring assembly can be supported, which can not only make the stirring assembly be stably supported during stirring, but also make the stirring assembly easy to disassemble and assemble.
[0018] 3. By providing the vibration motor and the support frame, the rate of the slurry falling can be further improved, and the blockage of the slurry at the discharge pipe can be avoided. Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the installation frame of the present utility model and the structures of various components thereon;
[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the storage hopper of the present utility model and the structures of various components thereunder;
[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the transmission rod of the present utility model and the structures of various components thereon;
[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the connection frame of the present utility model and the structures of various components thereon.
[0024] In the figure: 101, fixed frame; 102, installation frame; 103, storage hopper; 104, blanking frame; 105, automatic discharge valve; 106, discharge pipe;
[0025] 201, fixed plate; 202, support rod; 203, support plate;
[0026] 301, motor; 302, transmission rod; 303, spiral blade; 304, fixed rod; 305, stirring plate;
[0027] 401, support frame; 402, vibration motor;
[0028] 501, connection frame; 502, screening plate;
[0029] 601, support leg. Specific embodiments
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the following will combine the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model Figures 1-5 to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art belong to the scope protected by the present utility model.
[0031] Such as Figure 1 、 2As shown: A mud tank of a conical circulation system includes a fixed frame 101. The fixed frame 101 is provided to support each component thereon. An installation frame 102 is installed on the inner side wall of the fixed frame 101. The installation frame 102 is provided to stably support each component below it. The installation frame 102 is connected to the inner side wall of the fixed frame 101 by bolts, so that the installation frame 102 and each component below it are convenient for disassembly and assembly. A storage hopper 103 is arranged at the lower part of the installation frame 102. The storage hopper 103 is provided to store unused mud and mud to be treated. The storage hopper 103 is welded to the lower part of the installation frame 102, so that the connection structure is more stable. The storage hopper 103 is set as a conical structure that narrows inward from top to bottom, so that the mud can slide down along the side wall of the storage hopper 103, which can improve the rate during both discharging and mud sedimentation, and the mud will accumulate on the inclined inner side wall of the storage hopper 103 due to gravity, thereby preventing the blanking frame 104 from being blocked due to mud accumulation.
[0032] As Figure 1 、 3 shown: A blanking frame 104 is arranged at the lower part of the storage hopper 103. The blanking frame 104 is provided to facilitate the discharge of the sedimented mud. The blanking frame 104 is connected to the lower part of the storage hopper 103 by bolts, so that the blanking frame 104 is convenient for disassembly and assembly, and thus the cuttings or larger impurities screened by the screening plate 502 can be cleaned. An automatic discharge valve 105 is connected to the lower part of the blanking frame 104. The automatic discharge valve 105 is provided to quantitatively or continuously discharge the mud as needed, thereby reducing manual operation and further improving work efficiency and accuracy. The automatic discharge valve 105 is connected to the lower part of the blanking frame 104 by a flange, so that it is convenient for disassembly and assembly. The automatic discharge valve 105 is set as an automatic discharge valve 105 with adjustable opening, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting pressure and liquid level. A discharge pipe 106 is connected to the lower part of the automatic discharge valve 105. The discharge pipe 106 is provided to discharge the mud, and thus to conduct the material, avoiding the inability to guide when the mud is discharged. The discharge pipe 106 is connected to the lower part of the automatic discharge valve 105 by a flange, so that the discharge pipe 106 is convenient for disassembly and assembly.
[0033] As Figure 2 、 3As shown in the figure: A support assembly is provided at the upper part of the installation frame 102. The support assembly is used to support the stirring mechanism. The support assembly includes a support plate 203. A stirring assembly is provided on the support plate 203. The stirring assembly is used to stir the materials inside the storage hopper 103. The discharge pipe 106 is arranged in a corrugated pipe structure, so that the discharge pipe 106 can be adjusted in orientation, further achieving the guiding of the sludge and facilitating the connection of the pipeline for the next process. The discharge pipe 106 can be set as a large-diameter stainless steel corrugated pipe, so as to further improve the stability of the mud guiding.
[0034] As Figure 1 , 2 As shown in the figure: The support assembly further includes four fixing plates 201 evenly arranged at the upper part of the installation frame 102. The four fixing plates 201 are provided so that the support rods 202 can be supported, and further the support plate 203 thereon can be supported. The four fixing plates 201 are on the upper part of the installation frame 102 through bolts, so that the fixing plates 201 are convenient for disassembly and assembly. On the vertical surfaces of the four fixing plates 201 facing the axis of the discharge hopper, support rods 202 are provided. The support rods 202 are provided so that the support plate 203 can be stably supported. One end of the support rod 202 is welded to the vertical surface of one side of the fixing plate 201, so that its connection structure is more stable. One ends of the four support rods 202 are all connected to the vertical surfaces of the four sides of the support plate 203, so that the four support rods 202 stably support the support plate 203. The other ends of the four support rods 202 are welded to the vertical surfaces of the four sides of the support plate 203, so that its connection structure is more stable.
[0035] As Figure 1 , 5 As shown in the figure: A connection frame 501 is connected to the inner side wall of the blanking frame 104 through bolts. The connection frame 501 is provided so that the screening plate 502 can be supported, and the connection frame 501 can be conveniently disassembled and assembled in the blanking frame 104. The screening plate 502 is connected to the inner side wall of the connection frame 501. The screening plate 502 is provided so that cuttings or larger impurities can be screened, and further the mud can be purified, reducing the impurities inside it and reducing the loss of the mud. The screening plate 502 is welded to the inner side wall of the connection frame 501, so that its connection structure is more stable. A plurality of screening holes are provided on the screening plate 502, so that cuttings or larger impurities can be blocked and remain in the storage hopper 103, and further the purity of the mud can be improved. The plurality of screening holes can be integrally formed with the screening plate 502 by die casting during production, so that its connection structure is more stable.
[0036] As Figure 2 , 4As shown in the figure: The stirring assembly includes a motor 301 disposed on the upper part of the support plate 203. The motor 301 is provided so that the output shaft of the motor 301 rotates, thereby driving the transmission rod 302 and various components thereon to rotate. The motor 301 is connected to the upper part of the support plate 203 by bolts, so that the motor 301 can be easily disassembled and assembled. The end of the output shaft of the motor 301 is connected to a transmission rod 302. The transmission rod 302 is provided so that when the transmission rod 302 rotates, it can drive the spiral blade 303 and the stirring plate 305 to rotate accordingly. The transmission rod 302 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 301 through a coupling, so that the output shaft of the motor 301 rotates, thereby driving the transmission rod 302 and various components thereon to rotate accordingly. A spiral blade 303 is provided on the outer side wall of the transmission rod 302. By providing the spiral blade 303, the mud and chemical additives can be evenly distributed, and then the mud and chemical additives can be fully mixed to facilitate rapid sedimentation. The spiral blade 303 is welded to the outer side wall of the transmission rod 302, so that its connection structure is more stable, and it is convenient for the spiral blade 303 to rotate with the transmission rod 302.
[0037] As Figure 1 , 3 , as shown in Figure 4: One end of the transmission rod 302 away from the motor 301 is connected to a fixed rod 304. The fixed rod 304 is provided so that the stirring plate 305 can be fixed thereon. The fixed rod 304 is welded to one end of the transmission rod 302, so that its connection structure is more stable. A plurality of stirring plates 305 are provided on the outer side wall of the fixed rod 304. By providing a plurality of stirring plates 305, the materials in the feeding frame 104 can also be stirred. The plurality of stirring plates 305 are welded to the outer side wall of the fixed rod 304, so that its connection structure is more stable. A support frame 401 is connected to the inclined surface on one side of the storage hopper 103 by bolts. The support frame 401 is provided so that the vibration motor 402 can be supported, and the vibration motor 402 can be prevented from directly acting on the storage hopper 103, thereby avoiding damage to the storage hopper 103. A vibration motor 402 is provided on the support frame 401. The vibration motor 402 is provided so that the falling speed of the mud can be further accelerated, and then the falling rate of the mud can be further increased. The vibration motor 402 is connected to the support frame 401 by bolts, so that the vibration motor 402 is convenient for disassembly and assembly. Support legs 601 are provided at the four corners of the lower part of the fixed frame 101. The support legs 601 are provided so that the components thereon are convenient for disassembly and assembly. The support legs 601 are welded to the lower part of the fixed frame 101, so that its connection structure is more stable.
[0038] The usage method of the present utility model:
[0039] During use, pour the unused mud or the mud to be treated into the storage hopper 103, add chemical additives, and then start the motor 301 so that the transmission rod 302 drives the spiral blade 303 to stir the materials in the storage hopper 103 and can lift and turn the materials, thereby enabling the chemical additives and the mud to be fully mixed. As a result, the mud is facilitated to fall rapidly, and thus the precipitation rate can be increased. Then, wait for the precipitation to complete. When the precipitation is completed, connect the pipeline of the next process to the discharge pipe 106, control the automatic discharge valve 105 to open, and at the same time start the vibration motor 402, then the mud can enter the next process for use.
[0040] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.
[0041] The above is the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art in the technical field, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A conical circulation system mud tank, characterized in that: It comprises a fixed frame (101), a mounting frame (102) is mounted on the inner wall of the fixed frame (101), a storage hopper (103) is arranged at the lower part of the mounting frame (102), the storage hopper (103) is arranged as a conical structure narrowing inward from top to bottom, a material discharge frame (104) is arranged at the lower part of the storage hopper (103), an automatic discharge valve (105) is connected to the lower part of the material discharge frame (104), and a discharge pipe (106) is connected to the lower part of the automatic discharge valve (105); A support assembly is provided on the upper part of the installation frame (102), the support assembly is used to support the stirring mechanism, and the support assembly comprises a support plate (203); The support plate (203) is provided with a stirring component, and the stirring component is used to stir the material inside the storage hopper (103).
2. The conical circulation system mud tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (106) is configured as a bellows structure.
3. The mud tank of the conical circulation system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly also includes four fixed plates (201) evenly arranged on the upper part of the installation frame (102), and support rods (202) are arranged on the vertical surfaces of one side of the four fixed plates (201) facing the axis of the discharge hopper, and one end of the four support rods (202) is connected to the four side vertical surfaces of the support plate (203).
4. The mud tank of the conical circulation system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting frame (501) is connected to the inner wall of the material discharge frame (104) via bolts, a screening plate (502) is connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame (501), and a plurality of screening holes are provided on the screening plate (502).
5. The mud tank of the conical circulation system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring assembly comprises a motor (301) arranged on the upper part of the support plate (203); the output shaft end of the motor (301) is connected to a transmission rod (302); a spiral blade (303) is arranged on the outer wall of the transmission rod (302); the end of the transmission rod (302) away from the motor (301) is connected to a fixing rod (304); and a plurality of stirring plates (305) are arranged on the outer wall of the fixing rod (304).
6. The mud tank of the conical circulation system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A support frame (401) is connected to an inclined surface on one side of the storage hopper (103) via bolts, and a vibration motor (402) is arranged on the support frame (401).
7. The mud tank of the conical circulation system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Support legs (601) are provided at the four lower corners of the fixing frame (101).