Water inlet and drainage system of water ballast tank

By introducing filter boxes and vertical cartridges into the ballast water tank inlet and drainage system, the problems of debris blockage and water level observation difficulties in ballast water are solved, and the stability of water circulation and water level safety monitoring are achieved.

CN222946949UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-06NANTONG ELITE MARINE EQUIP & ENG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422157899.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-04
Publication Date
2025-06-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-04

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Technical Problem

If the ballast water at this stage contains debris when entering the ballast water tank, it will easily block the pump body or pipeline, affect the flow of water and liquid, and it will not be possible to intuitively observe the water level of the ballast water tank, resulting in the impact of safety.

Method used

A ballast water tank inlet and drainage system is designed, including a filter box and a vertical cartridge. The filter box filters water through a filter mesh to avoid blockage of debris; the vertical cylinder is connected to the main body of the water tank through a transverse tube to keep the water level consistent, and the water level is monitored through a capacitive water level detection module to remind staff.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the problem of debris in the water blocking the pump body and pipelines, realizes intuitive monitoring and reminding of the water level of the ballast water tank, and improves safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water inlet and drainage system of a water ballast tank, and relates to the technical field of ships. The water tank comprises a water tank body, a liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the side wall of the water tank body in a penetrating mode, a filter box is arranged on one side of the water tank body, a communicating pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the filter box, the end, away from the filter box, of the communicating pipe is fixed to the liquid inlet pipe, and a filter screen is arranged in the filter box. The lower portion of the side wall of the water tank body is fixedly connected with a transverse pipe in a penetrating mode, the end, away from the water tank body, of the transverse pipe is fixedly connected with a vertical cylinder, the lower portion of the side wall of the vertical cylinder is sleeved with a first monitoring assembly, and the upper portion of the side wall of the vertical cylinder is sleeved with a second monitoring assembly. According to the water tank, water liquid can be filtered, so that large sundries in the water liquid are prevented from blocking a pump body and a pipeline, the water level amount in the water tank main body is conveniently monitored, and when the water level is in a low water level area or a high water level area, reminding can be carried out, so that the safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ships, in particular to a ballast water tank water intake and drainage system. Background Art

[0002] Larger ships are generally equipped with ballast tanks, which can be filled with ballast water. The functions of ballast water include: 1. Maintaining a certain depth of draft when the ship is unloaded to prevent it from capsizing; 2. When the ship is loaded with cargo, ballast water can also be used for ballasting and adjustment between the ballast tanks to determine a certain draft difference or flat draft, to ensure the smooth and safe navigation of the ship in specific waters.

[0003] At present, when ballast water enters the ballast water tank, if there are foreign objects in the water, it will clog the pump body or the pipe, thereby affecting the circulation of the water. In addition, the water level of the ballast water tank cannot be observed intuitively. When the water level of the ballast water tank is in the low water level area or the high water level area, it cannot be reminded in time, which will affect the safety. In view of the above problems, the inventor proposes a ballast water tank water intake and drainage system to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the current problems that ballast water blocks pumps or pipes, affecting the circulation of water, the water level in the ballast water tank cannot be observed intuitively, and timely reminders cannot be given when the water level in the ballast water tank is in a low water level area or a high water level area; the purpose of the utility model is to provide a ballast water tank water intake and drainage system.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a ballast water tank water supply and drainage system, comprising a water tank body, a side wall of the water tank body is inserted and fixedly connected with a liquid inlet pipe, a filter box is arranged on one side of the water tank body, an output end of the filter box is fixedly connected with a connecting pipe, an end of the connecting pipe away from the filter box is fixed to the liquid inlet pipe, a filter screen is arranged inside the filter box, a transverse pipe is inserted and fixedly connected with the lower part of the side wall of the water tank body, an end of the transverse pipe away from the water tank body is fixedly connected with a vertical tube, a first monitoring component is sleeved on the lower part of the side wall of the vertical tube, a second monitoring component is sleeved on the upper part of the side wall of the vertical tube, the second monitoring component comprises a first semi-ring body and a second semi-ring body, a capacitive water level detection module is arranged on the side of the first semi-ring body facing away from the second semi-ring body, and an operating end of the capacitive water level detection module corresponds to the vertical tube.

[0006] Preferably, a first flow valve is provided on the side wall of the liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe is inserted and fixedly connected on a side of the water tank main body facing away from the liquid inlet pipe, and a second flow valve is provided on the side wall of the liquid outlet pipe. When water needs to be injected into the water tank main body, the first flow valve is turned to make the liquid inlet pipe in an unobstructed state, and the water filtered by the filter box can flow into the water tank main body through the liquid inlet pipe to carry out water injection operation, and the second flow valve is turned to make the liquid outlet pipe unobstructed, and the water in the water tank main body can be discharged outward through the liquid outlet pipe. A water inlet pipe is inserted and fixedly connected on the upper part of the side wall of the filter box, and a box cover is detachably provided on the box opening of the filter box. The height of the vertical cylinder is the same as the height of the water storage bin of the water tank main body, and the vertical cylinder is placed vertically. The filter screen arranged in the filter box can filter the water to prevent larger debris in the water from clogging the pump body and the pipeline, and the water in the water tank main body can flow into the vertical cylinder through the horizontal pipe until the water level in the water tank main body is flush with the water level in the vertical cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing seat is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical cylinder, and a side of the fixing seat away from the vertical cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the water tank body. The vertical cylinder is installed and fixed by the fixing seat, and the water in the water tank body can flow into the vertical cylinder through the horizontal pipe until the water level in the water tank body is flush with the water level in the vertical cylinder. The water level in the water tank body can be known by observing the height of the water level in the vertical cylinder. The first semi-ring body and the second semi-ring body have the same structure, and the inner arc surface of the first semi-ring body and the second semi-ring body are fixedly connected with a protective pad, and the protective pad is made of rubber. The end faces of the first semi-ring body and the second semi-ring body are fixedly connected with a convex plate, and the side wall of the convex plate is interspersed with a fastening bolt, and the side wall thread sleeve of the fastening bolt is provided with a nut. The vertical cylinder is placed between the first semi-ring body and the second semi-ring body, and the fastening bolt is inserted, and the nut is screwed by an external wrench. Through the cooperation between the nut and the fastening bolt, the first semi-ring body and the second semi-ring body can be fixed to the vertical cylinder, thereby completing the installation of the first monitoring component and the second monitoring component.

[0008] Preferably, the side wall of the capacitive water level detection module is provided with a boss, the end face of the boss is fixedly connected to the outer arc surface of the first semi-ring body, and the capacitive water level detection module is fixed by the boss. When the water level in the vertical cylinder reaches the area monitored by the capacitive water level detection module, the indicator light in the capacitive water level detection module will light up, thereby serving as a reminder to the staff. Two capacitive water level detection modules are provided, which are located in the low water level area and the high water level area of ​​the vertical cylinder respectively, to monitor the water level. It should be noted that under normal conditions, the capacitive water level detection module in the low water level area will be in a constantly lit state, and the capacitive water level detection module in the high water level area should be in an off state.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: a filter box is provided, and water can be poured into the water tank body only after passing through the filter box, and the water can be filtered through the filter screen in the filter box, thereby preventing larger debris in the water from clogging the pump body and the pipeline, and a vertical cylinder is provided, and the water in the water tank body can flow into the vertical cylinder through the horizontal pipe, so that the water level in the water tank body is flush with the water level in the vertical cylinder, so that the water level in the water tank body can be known by observing the height of the water level in the vertical cylinder, and at the same time, the water level in the vertical cylinder can be monitored by the capacitive water level detection module, and capacitive water level detection modules are respectively provided in the low water level area and the high water level area of ​​the vertical cylinder to monitor the water level, thereby reminding the staff and improving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the filter box of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the riser, the first monitoring component and the second monitoring component of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first monitoring component of the utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. water tank body; 2. liquid inlet pipe; 3. first flow valve; 4. liquid outlet pipe; 5. second flow valve; 6. filter box; 7. connecting pipe; 8. water inlet pipe; 9. filter screen; 10. box cover; 11. vertical cylinder; 12. fixing seat; 13. horizontal pipe; 14. first monitoring component; 15. second monitoring component; 16. first semi-ring body; 17. second semi-ring body; 18. protective pad; 19. convex plate; 20. fastening bolt; 21. nut; 22. convex seat; 23. capacitive water level detection module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] Example: Figure 1-5 As shown, the utility model provides a ballast water tank water supply and drainage system, including a water tank body 1, a liquid inlet pipe 2 is inserted and fixedly connected to the side wall of the water tank body 1, a filter box 6 is arranged on one side of the water tank body 1, a connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the output end of the filter box 6, the end of the connecting pipe 7 away from the filter box 6 is fixed to the liquid inlet pipe 2, a filter screen 9 is arranged inside the filter box 6, a transverse pipe 13 is inserted and fixedly connected to the lower part of the side wall of the water tank body 1, a vertical tube 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the transverse pipe 13 away from the water tank body 1, a first monitoring component 14 is sleeved on the lower part of the side wall of the vertical tube 11, and a second monitoring component 15 is sleeved on the upper part of the side wall of the vertical tube 11, the second monitoring component 15 includes a first semi-ring body 16 and a second semi-ring body 17, a capacitive water level detection module 23 is arranged on the side of the first semi-ring body 16 facing away from the second semi-ring body 17, and the operating end of the capacitive water level detection module 23 corresponds to the vertical tube 11.

[0019] A first flow valve 3 is provided on the side wall of the liquid inlet pipe 2 , a liquid outlet pipe 4 is inserted and fixedly connected to the side of the water tank body 1 facing away from the liquid inlet pipe 2 , and a second flow valve 5 is provided on the side wall of the liquid outlet pipe 4 .

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when water needs to be added to the water tank body 1, the first flow valve 3 is turned to make the liquid inlet pipe 2 unobstructed, and the water filtered by the filter box 6 can flow into the water tank body 1 through the liquid inlet pipe 2 to carry out the water filling operation. The second flow valve 5 is turned to make the liquid outlet pipe 4 unobstructed, and the water in the water tank body 1 can be discharged through the liquid outlet pipe 4.

[0021] The upper part of the side wall of the filter box 6 is inserted and fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe 8, and the box opening of the filter box 6 is detachably provided with a box cover 10. The height of the vertical cylinder 11 is the same as the height of the water storage bin of the water tank body 1, and the vertical cylinder 11 is placed vertically.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the filter screen 9 arranged in the filter box 6 can filter the water to prevent larger debris in the water from clogging the pump body and the pipeline. The water in the water tank body 1 can flow into the vertical tube 11 through the horizontal pipe 13 until the water level in the water tank body 1 is flush with the water level in the vertical tube 11.

[0023] A fixing seat 12 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical tube 11 , and a side of the fixing seat 12 away from the vertical tube 11 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the water tank body 1 .

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the vertical tube 11 is installed and fixed by the fixing seat 12, and the water in the water tank body 1 can flow into the vertical tube 11 through the horizontal pipe 13 until the water level in the water tank body 1 is flush with the water level in the vertical tube 11. By observing the height of the water level in the vertical tube 11, the water level in the water tank body 1 can be known.

[0025] The first semi-ring body 16 and the second semi-ring body 17 have the same structure, and the inner arc surfaces of the first semi-ring body 16 and the second semi-ring body 17 are fixedly connected with a protective pad 18, and the protective pad 18 is made of rubber. The end surfaces of the first semi-ring body 16 and the second semi-ring body 17 are fixedly connected with a convex plate 19, and the side wall of the convex plate 19 is interspersed with a fastening bolt 20, and the side wall thread sleeve of the fastening bolt 20 is provided with a nut 21.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the vertical tube 11 is placed between the first semi-ring body 16 and the second semi-ring body 17, and the fastening bolt 20 is inserted. The nut 21 is tightened by an external wrench. Through the mutual cooperation between the nut 21 and the fastening bolt 20, the first semi-ring body 16 and the second semi-ring body 17 can be fixed to the vertical tube 11, thereby completing the installation of the first monitoring component 14 and the second monitoring component 15.

[0027] A convex seat 22 is provided on the side wall of the capacitive water level detection module 23 , and an end surface of the convex seat 22 is fixedly connected to the outer arc surface of the first semi-ring body 16 .

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the capacitive water level detection module 23 is fixed by the protrusion 22. When the water level in the vertical tube 11 reaches the area monitored by the capacitive water level detection module 23, the indicator light in the capacitive water level detection module 23 will light up, thereby reminding the staff. There are two capacitive water level detection modules 23, which are respectively located in the low water level area and the high water level area of ​​the vertical tube 11 to monitor the water level. It should be noted that under normal conditions, the capacitive water level detection module 23 in the low water level area will be in a constantly lit state, and the capacitive water level detection module 23 in the high water level area should be in an off state.

[0029] Working principle: When the utility model is in use, when water needs to be added to the water tank body 1, the first flow valve 3 is turned to make the liquid inlet pipe 2 unblocked, and the water filtered by the filter box 6 can flow into the water tank body 1 through the liquid inlet pipe 2 to perform the water filling operation, and the second flow valve 5 is turned to make the liquid outlet pipe 4 unblocked, and the water in the water tank body 1 can be discharged through the liquid outlet pipe 4;

[0030] The water can be filtered through the filter screen 9 in the filter box 6 to prevent large debris in the water from clogging the pump body and the pipeline. When the water tank body 1 is filled with water, the water in the water tank body 1 can flow into the vertical tube 11 through the horizontal pipe 13 until the water level in the water tank body 1 is flush with the water level in the vertical tube 11. By observing the height of the water level in the vertical tube 11, the water level in the water tank body 1 can be known.

[0031] At the same time, when the water level in the vertical tube 11 reaches the area monitored by the capacitive water level detection module 23, the indicator light in the capacitive water level detection module 23 will light up, thereby reminding the staff. There are two capacitive water level detection modules 23, which are located in the low water level area and the high water level area of ​​the vertical tube 11 respectively, to monitor the water level.

[0032] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system, comprising a water tank body (1), characterized in that: A liquid inlet pipe (2) is inserted and fixedly connected to the side wall of the water tank body (1), a filter box (6) is arranged on one side of the water tank body (1), a connecting pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the filter box (6), an end of the connecting pipe (7) away from the filter box (6) is fixed to the liquid inlet pipe (2), a filter screen (9) is arranged inside the filter box (6), a transverse pipe (13) is inserted and fixedly connected to the lower part of the side wall of the water tank body (1), and an end of the transverse pipe (13) away from the water tank body (1) is fixedly connected to the output end of the filter box (6). A vertical cylinder (11) is fixedly connected, a first monitoring assembly (14) is sleeved on the lower part of the side wall of the vertical cylinder (11), a second monitoring assembly (15) is sleeved on the upper part of the side wall of the vertical cylinder (11), the second monitoring assembly (15) comprises a first semi-ring body (16) and a second semi-ring body (17), a capacitive water level detection module (23) is arranged on the side of the first semi-ring body (16) facing away from the second semi-ring body (17), and an operating end of the capacitive water level detection module (23) corresponds to the vertical cylinder (11).

2. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first flow valve (3) is provided on the side wall of the liquid inlet pipe (2); a liquid outlet pipe (4) is inserted and fixedly connected to the side of the water tank body (1) facing away from the liquid inlet pipe (2); and a second flow valve (5) is provided on the side wall of the liquid outlet pipe (4).

3. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (8) is inserted and fixedly connected to the upper part of the side wall of the filter box (6), and a box cover (10) is detachably provided at the box opening of the filter box (6).

4. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the vertical cylinder (11) is the same as the height of the water storage bin of the water tank body (1), and the vertical cylinder (11) is placed vertically.

5. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing seat (12) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical cylinder (11), and a side of the fixing seat (12) away from the vertical cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the water tank body (1).

6. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first semi-ring body (16) and the second semi-ring body (17) have the same structure, and the inner arc surfaces of the first semi-ring body (16) and the second semi-ring body (17) are both fixedly connected with a protective pad (18), and the protective pad (18) is made of rubber.

7. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end faces of the first semi-ring body (16) and the second semi-ring body (17) are fixedly connected with a convex plate (19), the side wall of the convex plate (19) is penetrated with a fastening bolt (20), and the side wall of the fastening bolt (20) is threadedly sleeved with a nut (21).

8. A ballast water tank water supply and drainage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A convex seat (22) is provided on the side wall of the capacitive water level detection module (23), and the end surface of the convex seat (22) is fixedly connected to the outer arc surface of the first semi-ring body (16).