Drainage device of compressed air storage tank

By designing an extrusion mechanism and a drainage device of a water absorption sponge in the air storage tank, the problem of water accumulation and manual drainage in the storage tank is solved, and the automatic drainage and air drying performance in the storage tank is improved.

CN223019951UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24ZHEJIANG PIONEER CROPSCI CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421888294.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-06

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Technical Problem

When used, the existing air storage tank will collect more water at the bottom, and it requires manual time-consuming and labor-intensive operation of the drain valve, which is easy to miss, resulting in damage to the storage tank.

Method used

A compressed air storage tank drainage device is designed, using an extrusion mechanism and a water-absorbing sponge. The water-absorbing sponge absorbs the water in the storage tank. After adsorbing a certain amount of water, the extrusion mechanism drives the water-absorbing sponge to squeeze, and the water is automatically discharged, and the high-pressure gas leakage is avoided through the sealing structure.

Benefits of technology

Automatic drainage in the storage tank is realized, the humidity in the storage tank is reduced, the drying performance of the air is improved, and the inconvenience of manual operation and potential tank damage is avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a compressed air storage tank drainage device which comprises a drainage cylinder and an extrusion tank body communicated with the two sides of the drainage cylinder, a water absorption sponge is arranged in the extrusion tank body, the water absorption sponge is connected with an extrusion mechanism used for extruding the water absorption sponge, the extrusion mechanism comprises a supporting plate, a pressure sensor, an extrusion plate, a lifting plate and an air cylinder, the air cylinder is used for driving the lifting plate to ascend and descend, the supporting plate is connected with the lifting plate, the pressure sensor is connected to the top of the supporting plate, the extrusion plate is connected with the pressure sensor, and the lifting plate is connected with a plugging structure used for plugging the connecting pipe and the drainage pipe. The water absorption sponge can absorb accumulated water in the storage tank, the accumulated water is prevented from remaining, then the humidity of compressed air in the storage tank is reduced, the drying performance of the compressed air in use is improved, leakage of high-pressure gas in the storage tank in the water drainage process is also avoided, and use is safe and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air storage tank drainage, in particular to a compressed air storage tank drainage device. Background Technique

[0002] An air storage tank refers to a tank-shaped storage device for storing air. Air storage tanks are widely used in central air conditioners, boilers, water heaters, frequency conversion, and constant pressure water supply equipment to ensure the stable use of the system, reduce the pulsation of air flow, thereby reducing the system pressure fluctuation, enabling compressed air to pass through the compressed air purification system smoothly, so as to fully remove oil and water impurities and reduce the load of the subsequent oxygen-nitrogen separation device.

[0003] When the existing air storage tank is in use, a large amount of water will be collected at the bottom. Usually, manual operation of the drain valve at regular intervals is adopted to achieve the purpose of drainage. The operation is time-consuming and laborious, increasing the labor cost. Moreover, manual drainage may cause the drain valve to be forgotten to be operated, resulting in damage to the air storage tank. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a compressed air storage tank drainage device, which has the advantages that the water-absorbing sponge can absorb the accumulated water in the storage tank, avoid the retention of accumulated water, achieve the purpose of automatic drainage, and the operation is flexible and convenient, and solves the problems put forward in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: A compressed air storage tank drainage device, including a drainage cylinder and extrusion tanks communicated on both sides of the drainage cylinder. An absorbent sponge is arranged in the extrusion tank. The absorbent sponge is connected with an extrusion mechanism for extruding the absorbent sponge. The extrusion mechanism includes a support plate, a pressure sensor, an extrusion plate, a lifting plate, and a cylinder. The cylinder is used to drive the lifting plate to lift. The support plate is connected to the lifting plate. The pressure sensor is connected to the top of the support plate. The extrusion plate is connected to the pressure sensor. The lifting plate is connected with a plugging structure for plugging the connecting pipe and the drain pipe.

[0006] Preferably, the extrusion mechanism further includes a connecting block. Both ends of the connecting block are fixedly connected to the support plate and the lifting plate, and the connecting block is slidably connected to a rectangular hole arranged inside the extrusion tank.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of round holes are opened inside the extrusion tank.

[0008] Preferably, the plugging structure includes an upper plug, two guide posts, two springs, two spring seats, two lower plugs, and two connectors. The connectors are slidably connected to the guide posts. The spring seats are fixed to the guide posts. The springs are sleeved on the guide posts, and both ends of the springs are connected to the connectors and the spring seats. The connectors are fixedly connected to the upper plug. The lifting plate is used to drive the two guide posts to lift synchronously. The lower plugs are connected to the bottom of the lifting plate.

[0009] Preferably, a drainage groove is formed at the bottom of the drainage cylinder. The drainage groove is matched with the lower plug and communicates with the drain pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a guide groove is provided inside the connecting pipe. The guide posts are slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing door is detachably connected to the side of the extrusion tank body.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: By providing an extrusion mechanism and a plugging structure, the water-absorbing sponge can absorb the accumulated water in the storage tank, avoiding the retention of accumulated water, thereby reducing the humidity of the compressed air in the storage tank and improving the drying performance of the compressed air during use. After adsorbing a certain amount of water, the air cylinder can drive the lifting plate to move upward, synchronously driving the upper movement of the support plate and the extrusion plate, so that the extrusion plate squeezes the water-absorbing sponge. At the same time, the lower plug is separated from the drainage groove, facilitating the automatic discharge of water from the drain pipe. Meanwhile, the two guide posts move upward synchronously, and the springs are compressed, causing the upper plug to tightly press against the connecting pipe, achieving the plugging of the connecting pipe and preventing the leakage of high-pressure gas in the storage tank during the drainage process, ensuring safe and reliable use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is the front perspective view of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is the internal structure schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the enlarged view at A in

[0016] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a partial view of

[0017] In the figure: 1, drainage cylinder; 2, extrusion tank body; 3, sealing door; 4, connecting pipe; 5, drain pipe; 6, cylinder; 7, guide groove; 8, sealing surface; 9, extrusion plate; 10, upper plug; 11, guide post; 12, spring; 13, lifting plate; 14, water-absorbing sponge; 15, rectangular hole; 16, supporting plate; 17, pressure sensor; 18, lower plug; 19, drainage groove; 20, round hole; 21, spring seat; 22, connecting block; 23, connector. Detailed implementation manner

[0018] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present invention provides a compressed air storage tank drainage device, including a drainage cylinder 1 and an extrusion tank body 2 communicated on both sides of the drainage cylinder 1. A water-absorbing sponge 14 is arranged in the extrusion tank body 2. The water-absorbing sponge 14 is connected with an extrusion mechanism for extruding the water-absorbing sponge 14. The extrusion mechanism includes a supporting plate 16, a pressure sensor 17, an extrusion plate 9, a lifting plate 13, and a cylinder 6. The cylinder 6 is used to drive the lifting plate 13 to lift and lower. The supporting plate 16 is connected to the lifting plate 13. The pressure sensor 17 is connected to the top of the supporting plate 16. The extrusion plate 9 is connected to the pressure sensor 17. The lifting plate 13 is connected with a plugging structure for plugging the connecting pipe 4 and the drain pipe 5.

[0020] The drainage end of the storage tank is connected to the connecting pipe 4. At this time, the upper plug 10 is separated from the connecting pipe 4. The water in the storage tank flows into the drainage cylinder 1. The two water-absorbing sponges 14 absorb the water. The pressure sensor 17 can detect the pressure change. When the preset pressure is reached, the cylinder 6 can drive the lifting plate 13 to move upward, synchronously driving the two supporting plates 16 to move upward, so that the extrusion plate 9 squeezes the water-absorbing sponge 14. At this time, the lower plug 18 is separated from the drainage groove 19, and the water automatically drains out from the drain pipe 5. At the same time, the two guide posts 11 move upward synchronously, and the spring 12 is compressed, so that the upper plug 10 presses tightly against the connecting pipe 4, realizing the plugging of the connecting pipe 4, and avoiding the leakage of high-pressure gas in the storage tank during the drainage process, making it safe and reliable to use.

[0021] The extrusion mechanism further includes a connecting block 22. Both ends of the connecting block 22 are fixedly connected to the supporting plate 16 and the lifting plate 13, and the connecting block 22 is slidably connected to a rectangular hole 15 arranged inside the extrusion tank body 2. When the lifting plate 13 moves up and down, the connecting block 22 slides in the rectangular hole 15, which can improve the stability of the lifting and lowering of the lifting plate 13 and the supporting plate 16.

[0022] A plurality of round holes 20 are formed in the inner side of the extrusion tank body 2. The round holes 20 and the rectangular holes 15 facilitate the absorption of water by the water-absorbing sponge 14. When the water-absorbing sponge 14 is extruded, water can be discharged from the round holes 20 and the rectangular holes 15, which can serve as the inlet and outlet channels for water.

[0023] The sealing structure includes an upper plug 10, two guide posts 11, two springs 12, two spring seats 21, two lower plugs 18, and two connectors 23. The connector 23 is slidably connected to the guide post 11. The spring seat 21 is fixed to the guide post 11. The spring 12 is sleeved on the guide post 11, and both ends of the spring 12 are connected to the connector 23 and the spring seat 21. The connector 23 is fixedly connected to the upper plug 10. The lifting plate 13 is used to drive the two guide posts 11 to lift and lower synchronously. The lower plug 18 is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 13. During normal operation, the lifting plate 13 is connected to the inner bottom end of the drainage cylinder 1. At this time, the lower plug 18 presses tightly against the drainage groove 19, which can prevent water from flowing out of the drainage pipe 5 along the drainage groove 19, making the space inside the drainage cylinder 1 a closed space. And the upper plug 10 and the connecting pipe 4 are in a separated state, which facilitates the smooth flow of water in the storage tank into the drainage cylinder 1 through the connecting pipe 4.

[0024] When draining water, the lifting plate 13 rises, separating the lower plug 18 from the drainage groove 19, realizing the conduction of the drainage pipe 5, and facilitating the discharge of water from the drainage pipe 5. At the same time, the rising of the lifting plate 13 synchronously drives the two guide posts 11 to rise, drives the two spring seats 21 to rise, and the spring 12 is gradually compressed. The upper plug 10 presses tightly against the connecting pipe 4, realizing the sealing of the connecting pipe 4, and avoiding the leakage of high-pressure gas in the storage tank during the drainage process, making it safe and reliable to use.

[0025] A sealing surface 8 is provided on the outer side of the upper plug 10, which can improve the sealing performance when connected to the connecting pipe 4.

[0026] A drainage groove 19 is formed at the bottom of the drainage cylinder 1. The drainage groove 19 is matched with the lower plug 18, and the drainage groove 19 communicates with the drainage pipe 5. Both the lower plug 18 and the upper plug 10 are frustum-shaped structures, which improve the sealing performance when connected to the corresponding drainage groove 19 and connecting pipe 4.

[0027] A guide groove 7 is provided inside the connecting pipe 4. The guide post 11 is slidably connected to the guide groove 7. When the lifting plate 13 is lifted and lowered, the guide post 11 slides in the guide groove 7. With the use of the connecting block 22, the stability of the lifting and lowering of the lifting plate 13 is improved, facilitating the docking of the lower plug 18 with the drainage groove 19, and the upper plug 10 can accurately press on the connecting pipe 4.

[0028] A sealing door 3 is detachably connected to the side of the extrusion tank body 2. The detachable connection is a bolt connection, and the sealing door 3 can be regularly opened to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the water-absorbing sponge 14.

[0029] Working principle: The water-absorbing sponge 14 absorbs water, and its weight increases accordingly, and the detected value of the pressure sensor 17 also increases accordingly. When the preset value is reached, the cylinder 6 drives the lifting plate 13 to move upward, synchronously driving the two support plates 16 and the two extrusion plates 9 to move upward, so that the extrusion plate 9 squeezes the water-absorbing sponge 14. At this time, the lower plug 18 is separated from the drainage groove 19, and the drain pipe 5 is in a conducting state. After extrusion, the water is discharged from the drain pipe 5. At the same time, the two guide posts 11 move upward synchronously, driving the two spring seats 21 to move upward, and the spring 12 is gradually compressed. The upper plug 10 presses tightly against the connecting pipe 4 to block the connecting pipe 4, thereby avoiding the leakage of high-pressure gas in the storage tank during the drainage process, and the use is safe and reliable. After the drainage is completed, the cylinder 6 drives the lifting plate 13 to move downward, synchronously driving the two support plates 16 and the two extrusion plates 9 to move downward and return to their original positions. The lower plug 18 presses tightly against the drainage groove 19, making the inside of the drainage cylinder 1 in a closed space to avoid potential leakage hazards. Further, the two guide posts 11 move downward synchronously, the spring 12 returns to its original position, and the upper plug 10 returns to its original position and separates from the connecting pipe 4. At this time, the connecting pipe 4 is in a conducting state, facilitating the water in the storage tank to flow into the drainage cylinder 1 through the connecting pipe 4, and the water-absorbing sponge 14 absorbs water again, and the operation is flexible and convenient.

[0030] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A compressed air storage tank drainage device, comprising a drainage cylinder (1) and an extrusion tank body (2) connected to both sides of the drainage cylinder (1), characterized in that: A water-absorbing sponge (14) is arranged in the squeezing tank (2); the water-absorbing sponge (14) is connected to a squeezing mechanism for squeezing the water-absorbing sponge (14); the squeezing mechanism comprises a support plate (16), a pressure sensor (17), a squeezing plate (9), a lifting plate (13), and a cylinder (6); the cylinder (6) is used to drive the lifting plate (13) to move up and down; the support plate (16) is connected to the lifting plate (13); the pressure sensor (17) is connected to the top of the support plate (16); the squeezing plate (9) is connected to the pressure sensor (17); and the lifting plate (13) is connected to a blocking structure for blocking the connecting pipe (4) and the drainage pipe (5).

2. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion mechanism further comprises a connecting block (22), the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the support plate (16) and the lifting plate (13), and the connecting block (22) is slidably connected to a rectangular hole (15) provided on the inner side of the extrusion tank body (2).

3. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of circular holes (20) are provided on the inner side of the extrusion can body (2).

4. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blocking structure comprises an upper plug (10), two guide columns (11), two springs (12), two spring seats (21), two lower plugs (18), and two connecting heads (23); the connecting heads (23) are slidably connected to the guide columns (11); the spring seats (21) are fixed to the guide columns (11); the springs (12) are sleeved on the guide columns (11); and both ends of the springs (12) are connected to the connecting heads (23) and the spring seats (21); the connecting heads (23) are fixedly connected to the upper plug (10); the lifting plate (13) is used to drive the two guide columns (11) to rise and fall synchronously; and the lower plug (18) is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate (13).

5. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A drainage groove (19) is provided at the bottom of the drainage cylinder (1), the drainage groove (19) matches the lower plug (18), and the drainage groove (19) is connected to the drainage pipe (5).

6. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide groove (7) is provided in the connecting pipe (4), and the guide column (11) is slidably connected to the guide groove (7).

7. A compressed air storage tank drainage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing door (3) is detachably connected to the side of the extrusion tank (2).