Movable underground air supply pipe drainage device

By designing a movable downhole air supply duct drainage device including metal spiral flow guide device and steel reservoir, the problems of reduced air supply efficiency and equipment blockage caused by condensation in traditional downhole air supply systems are solved, and more efficient and flexible air supply system coverage is achieved, and the safety and production efficiency of mine operations are improved.

CN222924490UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30ANHUI PROVINCE LUJIANG LONGQIAO MINING
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Application Number
CN202422116803.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional underground air supply systems in mines are prone to generate condensate during the transportation process, resulting in reduced air supply efficiency, blocked equipment, and affecting production. The existing technology equipment has a complex structure and is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble. During seasonal changes or single-headed excavation and development of tunnels, the underground air supply duct is too long and cannot fully cover all branches.

Method used

A movable downhole air supply duct drainage device is designed, including a reservoir, air inlet, air outlet, drain valve and a spiral structure guide device made of metal. The flow guides the airflow through a rotating helical structure, reducing turbulence and pressure losses, and drops condensate water to the lower part of the reservoir. The reservoir is made of steel, with sufficient capacity and stability, and the air inlet and outlet are threaded for easy connection.

Benefits of technology

This device effectively improves the drainage efficiency of the underground air supply system and reduces the risk of equipment blockage. It is suitable for various underground mine operating environments. Especially when seasonal changes or single-headed excavation and development of tunnels, it can flexibly cover all branches, improving the safety and production efficiency of operations.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mine underground compressed air pipeline auxiliary devices, and relates to a movable underground air supply pipe drainage device which comprises a storage device, an air inlet, an air outlet, a drainage valve and a flow guide device. The air inlet, the air outlet and the drain valve are fixedly connected and communicated with the storage device; the air inlet is formed in the position, one third away from the bottom, of the side face of the storage, the air outlet is formed in the top of the side face of the storage, and the drainage valve is arranged on the bottom face of the storage. The flow guiding device is of a spiral structure made of metal and is arranged in the storage device. The flow guiding device comprises a center shaft, and the spiral structure part is movably connected with the center shaft and can rotate. According to the air supply pipe drainage device, the problems that in the prior art, equipment is complex in structure and inconvenient to disassemble and assemble are solved; and the problem that the underground air supply pipeline cannot fully cover all branches due to the overlong underground air supply pipeline and cannot be directly applied to the branch air pipe of the working surface is also avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary devices for compressed air pipelines in underground mines, and particularly relates to a movable drainage device for underground air supply pipelines. Background Art

[0002] In general, there are power supply systems such as wind, water, and electricity in underground mines. Among them, the air supply system plays a crucial role in ensuring operation safety and improving production efficiency. The traditional air supply system mainly compresses surface air to the required pressure through an air compressor and transports it to the underground working face through pipelines. However, due to the temperature difference between the surface and the underground or the influence of seasonal temperature changes, condensed water is easily generated during the transportation of compressed air. This condensed water not only reduces the air supply efficiency but may also carry pollutants such as dust and oil stains, resulting in the blockage of equipment valves and pipeline valves and affecting normal production.

[0003] In response to the above problems, various solutions have been proposed in the prior art. A relatively prominent solution is a horizontal automatic water drainage device for compressed air pipelines in underground mines disclosed in the Chinese invention patent application with the publication number CN117780433A: It includes an air inlet pipe, an exhaust pipe, and a horizontal water collection cylinder. One end of the air inlet pipe is flange-connected to the upstream compressed air pipeline in the underground mine; the other end is located at the center of one end of the horizontal water collection cylinder. The water separation cavity is located directly above the top of the horizontal water collection cylinder, the air collection cavity is located above the water separation cavity, and the exhaust pipe is located above the air collection cavity; End cover I and end cover II are arranged at the left end of the horizontal water collection cylinder. The automatic water drainage mechanism is located on the left side inside the horizontal water collection cylinder. The water discharge pipe is arranged outside end cover II and is communicated with the water outlet channel of the automatic water drainage mechanism; the sewage discharge pipe is located directly below the bottom of the horizontal water collection cylinder.

[0004] However, this solution still has limitations in practical applications: The equipment of this solution has the problems of complex structure and inconvenient disassembly and assembly; there are also problems that when encountering seasonal changes or in the case of a long underground air supply pipeline in a heading development roadway, it cannot fully cover all branches, nor can it be directly applied to the branch air ducts on the working face. Especially for the working face in a long-distance development roadway with a high temperature and a large amount of condensed water in the branch air ducts, the working efficiency of drills and jumbo machines such as tunneling, support, and charging is reduced. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a movable drainage device for underground air supply pipelines, which solves the problems of complex structure and inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the equipment in the prior art; it also avoids the problem that when encountering seasonal changes or in a heading development roadway, it cannot fully cover all branches due to the long underground air supply pipeline, nor can it be directly applied to the branch air ducts on the working face.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides the following core technical solution: A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device, comprising a storage tank, an air inlet, an air outlet and a drain valve; the air inlet, the air outlet and the drain valve are all fixedly connected to and communicate with the storage tank; the air inlet is arranged on the side of the storage tank at a height one-third from the bottom, the air outlet is arranged at the top position on the side of the storage tank, and the drain valve is arranged on the bottom surface of the storage tank; it further includes a diversion device which is a spiral structure made of metal and is arranged inside the storage tank. The diversion device includes a central axis which is vertically fixed inside the storage tank, and the spiral structure part of the diversion device is movably connected to the central axis and can rotate.

[0007] Further, based on the above core technical solution, the storage tank is a closed cylindrical structure made of steel, with a height of 0.6 m, an outer diameter of 159 mm and a thickness of 4 mm. Further: The air inlet and the air outlet are made of steel pipes with a diameter of 32 mm, and are fixedly connected to the storage tank by welding. Threads are provided at the pipe orifices of the air inlet and the air outlet; A hanging handle is also arranged at the top of the storage tank. The hanging handle is made of iron and is welded and fixed inside the top edge of the storage tank. An iron ring is also arranged at the center of the hanging handle; Three support legs are also arranged at the bottom of the storage tank. The support legs are made of iron and are welded and fixed inside the bottom edge of the storage tank. A metal reinforcement cross bar is arranged between the support legs; A transparent liquid level tube is arranged outside the storage tank. Both the upper and lower ends of the liquid level tube are communicated with the inside of the storage tank through metal elbows.

[0008] Further, based on the above core technical solution, the drain valve is a DN20 gate valve and is welded and fixed on the bottom surface of the storage tank.

[0009] Further, based on the above core technical solution, the air inlet is arranged on the side of the storage tank at a distance of 20 cm from the bottom, and the air outlet is arranged on the side of the storage tank at a distance of 5 cm from the top.

[0010] In this movable underground air supply pipe drainage device, a spiral structure made of metal is used as the diversion device, which can effectively guide the flow direction of air, reduce turbulence and pressure loss, and timely block the condensed water in the air and drip it to the lower part of the storage tank, improving the drainage efficiency. The diversion device includes a central shaft, and the central shaft and the rotatable spiral structure provide a flexible diversion mechanism to better guide the air flow direction or assist in cleaning the condensed water and impurities in the pipe while minimizing the impact on air pressure. The storage tank is made of steel to meet the required strength and durability, and is suitable for withstanding the pressure and impact of the underground environment. Further limitation of the storage tank size ensures sufficient capacity and structural stability. The air inlet and outlet are made of steel pipes with a diameter of 32 mm. The strength of the steel pipes and the stability of the welding ensure the reliability of the connection. The threaded design facilitates connection with other pipe systems, such as connecting with PVC air inlet pipes, improving the versatility and disassembly convenience of the device. A hanging handle is provided at the top of the storage tank, and an iron ring is provided in the center of the hanging handle, which is convenient for manual handling and hanging placement during installation and use, improving the flexibility and efficiency of the operation. Three support legs and a metal reinforcement cross bar are provided at the bottom of the storage tank, which are convenient for placement on the ground during installation and use; the support legs and the reinforcement cross bar enhance the stability of the device, and the device can maintain balance even on uneven ground, preventing tilting or movement. The setting of the liquid level pipe provides an intuitive water level monitoring method for the storage tank, facilitating real-time observation and control of the drainage timing to avoid excessive water accumulation. The drain valve uses a DN20 gate valve, which has good sealing performance and strong durability. Welding fixation ensures the stability of the connection between the valve and the storage tank, facilitating rapid drainage. The positions of the air inlet and outlet are set so that during the air flow process, it is more convenient for the condensed water to gather at the bottom of the storage tank due to the blockage of gravity, the storage tank wall and the diversion device when the water-containing air flow passes through, improving the drainage efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0011] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model and form a part of this application:

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0014] In the figure: 1, storage tank; 2, air inlet; 3, air outlet; 4, drain valve; 5, diversion device; 6, hanging handle; 7, support leg; 8, liquid level pipe; 9, central shaft. Detailed Embodiments

[0015] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0016] Embodiment 1:

[0017] As Figure 1 shown, a movable underground air supply pipe drainage device includes a storage tank 1, an air inlet 2, an air outlet 3, a drain valve 4 and a diversion device 5; the air inlet 2, the air outlet 3 and the drain valve 4 are all fixedly connected and communicated with the storage tank 1; the air inlet 2 is arranged at one-third of the height from the bottom on the side of the storage tank 1, and the air outlet 3 is arranged at the top position on the side of the storage tank 1, so that when the water-containing air flow passes through, the condensed water is blocked by gravity, the wall of the storage tank 1 and the diversion device 5 and gathers at the bottom of the storage tank; the drain valve 4 is arranged on the bottom surface of the storage tank 1; the diversion device 5 is a spiral structure made of metal and is arranged inside the storage tank 1. Using the spiral structure made of metal as the diversion device 5 can effectively guide the flow direction of the air flow, reduce turbulence and pressure loss, and timely block the condensed water in the air and drip it to the lower part of the storage tank 1, improving the drainage efficiency.

[0018] The storage tank 1 is a cylindrical closed structure made of steel. The storage tank 1 is made of steel to provide the required strength and durability, and is suitable for withstanding the pressure and impact of the underground environment. The height of the storage tank 1 is 0.6m, the outer diameter is 159mm, and the thickness is 4mm, which ensures the sufficient capacity and structural stability of the storage tank 1. The air inlet 2 and the air outlet 3 are made of a steel pipe with a diameter of 32mm, and are fixedly connected to the storage tank 1 by welding, ensuring the reliability of the connection; the pipe openings of the air inlet 2 and the air outlet 3 are both provided with threads, which are convenient for connection with other pipeline systems, such as connection with a PVC air inlet pipe, which improves the versatility and disassembly convenience of the device. A hanging handle 6 is also provided at the top of the storage tank 1. The hanging handle 6 is made of iron and is welded and fixed to the inner side of the top edge of the storage tank 1. An iron ring is also provided in the center of the hanging handle 6, which is convenient for manual handling and installation and can be hung and placed, improving the flexibility and efficiency of the operation. A transparent liquid level tube 8 is arranged outside the reservoir 1. Both the upper and lower ends of the liquid level tube 8 are connected to the inside of the reservoir 1 through metal elbows, providing an intuitive water level monitoring method for the reservoir 1, which is convenient for real-time observation and control of drainage timing to avoid excessive water accumulation. The drain valve 4 is a DN20 gate valve, which is welded and fixed to the bottom surface of the reservoir 1. The drain valve 4 adopts a DN20 gate valve, which has good sealing performance and strong durability. The welding fixation ensures the stability of the connection between the valve and the reservoir 1, which is convenient for rapid drainage. The guide device 5 includes a central axis 9, which is vertically fixed inside the reservoir 1. The spiral structure part of the guide device 5 is movably connected to the central axis 9 and can rotate, providing a flexible guide mechanism, which can better guide the airflow direction or assist in cleaning condensed water and impurities in the pipe while avoiding affecting the air pressure as much as possible.

[0019] The use of this movable underground air supply pipe drainage device not only solves the problem of complex equipment structure and inconvenient disassembly and assembly in the prior art; it also avoids the problem that the underground air supply pipe is too long to fully cover all branches when encountering seasonal changes or in the development tunnel of single-headed excavation, and the problem that it cannot be directly applied to the branch air pipe of the working surface. It provides a more efficient, flexible and economical solution to meet the needs of underground mine operations for air supply systems. In practical applications, it can improve the safety and production efficiency of mine operations.

[0020] Embodiment 2:

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, on the basis of the first embodiment, this embodiment further provides three supporting legs 7, and further defines the specific positions of the air inlet and the air outlet, as follows:

[0022] A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device, comprising a storage tank 1, an air inlet 2, an air outlet 3, a drain valve 4 and a diversion device 5; the air inlet 2, the air outlet 3 and the drain valve 4 are all fixedly connected to and communicate with the storage tank 1; the air inlet 2 is arranged on the side of the storage tank 1, 20 cm away from the bottom, and the air outlet 3 is arranged on the side of the storage tank 1, 5 cm away from the top, so that when the water-containing air flow passes through, the condensed water is blocked by gravity, the wall of the storage tank 1 and the diversion device 5 and converges at the bottom of the storage tank; the drain valve 4 is arranged on the bottom surface of the storage tank 1; the diversion device 5 is a spiral structure made of metal and is arranged inside the storage tank 1. Using the spiral structure made of metal as the diversion device 5 can effectively guide the flow direction of the air flow, reduce turbulence and pressure loss, and timely block the condensed water in the air and drip it to the lower part of the storage tank 1, improving the drainage efficiency.

[0023] The storage tank 1 is a cylindrical closed structure made of steel. The storage tank 1 is made of steel to provide the required strength and durability, and is suitable for withstanding the pressure and impact of the underground environment. The height of the storage tank 1 is 0.6m, the outer diameter is 159mm, and the thickness is 4mm, which ensures the sufficient capacity and structural stability of the storage tank 1. The air inlet 2 and the air outlet 3 are made of a steel pipe with a diameter of 32mm, and are fixedly connected to the storage tank 1 by welding, ensuring the reliability of the connection; the pipe openings of the air inlet 2 and the air outlet 3 are both provided with threads, which are convenient for connection with other pipeline systems, such as connection with a PVC air inlet pipe, which improves the versatility and disassembly convenience of the device. A hanging handle 6 is also provided at the top of the storage tank 1. The hanging handle 6 is made of iron and is welded and fixed to the inner side of the top edge of the storage tank 1. An iron ring is also provided in the center of the hanging handle 6, which is convenient for manual handling and installation and can be hung and placed, improving the flexibility and efficiency of the operation. The bottom of the reservoir 1 is also provided with three support legs 7, which are made of iron and welded to the inner side of the bottom edge of the reservoir 1. Metal reinforcement cross bars are provided between the support legs 7, so that it can be placed on the ground during installation and use; the support legs 7 and the reinforcement cross bars enhance the stability of the device, and can keep the device balanced even on uneven ground to prevent tilting or movement. A transparent liquid level tube 8 is provided on the outside of the reservoir 1, and both the upper and lower ends of the liquid level tube 8 are connected to the inside of the reservoir 1 through metal elbows; it provides an intuitive water level monitoring method for the reservoir 1, which is convenient for real-time observation and control of drainage timing to avoid excessive water accumulation. The drain valve 4 is a DN20 gate valve, which is welded and fixed to the bottom surface of the reservoir 1. The drain valve 4 adopts a DN20 gate valve, which has good sealing performance and strong durability. The welding fixation ensures the stability of the connection between the valve and the reservoir 1, which is convenient for rapid drainage. The flow guide device 5 includes a central axis 9, which is vertically fixed inside the storage 1. The spiral structure of the flow guide device 5 is movably connected to the central axis 9 and can rotate, providing a flexible flow guide mechanism, which can better guide the airflow direction or assist in cleaning the condensed water and impurities in the pipe while avoiding affecting the air pressure as much as possible. The position setting of the air inlet and the air outlet can make it easier for the condensed water to be blocked by gravity, the storage pipe wall and the flow guide device when the water-containing air flow passes through during the air flow process, and collect at the bottom of the storage, thereby improving the drainage efficiency.

[0024] The use of this movable underground air supply pipe drainage device not only solves the problem of complex equipment structure and inconvenient disassembly and assembly in the prior art; it also avoids the problem that the underground air supply pipe is too long to fully cover all branches when encountering seasonal changes or in the development tunnel of single-headed excavation, and the problem that it cannot be directly applied to the branch air pipe of the working surface. It provides a more efficient, flexible and economical solution to meet the needs of underground mine operations for air supply systems. In practical applications, it can improve the safety and production efficiency of mine operations.

[0025] This specific embodiment is only an interpretation of the present utility model and is not a limitation thereof. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications to this embodiment that do not contribute creatively, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device, comprising a storage container (1), an air inlet (2), an air outlet (3) and a drainage valve (4); the air inlet (2), the air outlet (3) and the drainage valve (4) are all fixedly connected to the storage container (1) and communicate with each other; the air inlet (2) is arranged at a position one-third of the height from the bottom of the storage container (1), the air outlet (3) is arranged at the top position of the side of the storage container (1), and the drainage valve (4) is arranged on the bottom surface of the storage container (1); the characteristics are: The device also comprises a flow guiding device (5), which is a spiral structure made of metal and is arranged inside the storage container (1); the flow guiding device (5) comprises a central axis (9), and the central axis (9) is vertically fixed inside the storage container (1); the spiral structure part of the flow guiding device (5) is movably connected to the central axis (9) and can rotate.

2. A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage container (1) is a cylindrical closed structure made of steel, with a height of 0.6m, an outer diameter of 159mm and a thickness of 4mm.

3. A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet (2) and the air outlet (3) are made of steel pipes with a diameter of 32 mm and are fixedly connected to the storage container (1) by welding. The pipe openings of the air inlet (2) and the air outlet (3) are both provided with threads.

4. A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the storage container (1) is also provided with a hanging handle (6), which is made of iron and is welded and fixed to the inner side of the top edge of the storage container (1), and an iron ring is also provided at the center of the hanging handle (6).

5. The movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The bottom end of the storage container (1) is also provided with three supporting legs (7), the supporting legs (7) are made of iron and are welded and fixed to the inner side of the bottom edge of the storage container (1), and metal reinforcing cross bars are provided between the supporting legs (7).

6. A movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A transparent liquid level tube (8) is arranged outside the storage container (1), and both upper and lower ends of the liquid level tube (8) are connected to the interior of the storage container (1) via metal elbows.

7. The movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The drain valve (4) is a DN20 gate valve and is welded and fixed on the bottom surface of the reservoir (1).

8. The movable underground air supply pipe drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet (2) is arranged on the side of the storage container (1) at a distance of 20 cm from the bottom, and the air outlet (3) is arranged on the side of the storage container (1) at a distance of 5 cm from the top.

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  • Horizontal automatic drainage device of mine underground compressed air pipeline

    CN117780433A