Visual carbon dioxide foaming device

By introducing a sapphire round window and a cold light source into the carbon dioxide foaming device, combined with an electron microscope and a multi-function detection processor, the problem of invisibility of the existing devices is solved, real-time monitoring and data analysis of the foaming process are realized, and experimental efficiency is improved.

CN223058214UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04申广辉
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Application Number
CN202422341683.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-25

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Technical Problem

The existing carbon dioxide foaming test device cannot be visualized and the foaming effect cannot be observed in the experiment. It can only be analyzed after the foaming is completed, resulting in low experimental efficiency.

Method used

A visual carbon dioxide foaming device is designed, using a combination of sapphire round windows and cold light sources, combined with an electron microscope and a multi-function detection processor to monitor the foaming process in real time, and control pressure and pressure relief speed through the exhaust system.

Benefits of technology

Real-time observation and data monitoring of the foaming process are achieved, and experimental efficiency is improved. Scientists can study the foaming conditions of polymer materials more efficiently.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a visual carbon dioxide foaming device and relates to the field of carbon dioxide foaming. The device comprises a test foaming assembly and a base at the bottom, the base is fixedly connected with a cold light source, the test foaming assembly comprises an upper end cover, a lower end cover and a sapphire round window, the lower end cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper end cover, flow channels are formed in the upper end cover and the lower end cover, and a foaming cavity is formed between the upper end cover and the lower end cover; according to the device, through the upper end cover and the lower end cover of the foaming pool, the foaming condition can be checked in real time through the sapphire windows and a series of sensors while foaming is carried out; and through the exhaust system, the device can control the pressure relief speed and the pressure of the foaming pool so as to explore various foaming conditions, so that the test efficiency of the device is improved, and meanwhile, scientists can explore various high polymer materials and foaming conditions with various properties more efficiently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of carbon dioxide foaming, in particular to a visual carbon dioxide foaming device. Background Technique

[0002] The application of high-performance polymer foaming materials has penetrated into all aspects of our lives and is widely used in industries such as materials science and semiconductors. It plays an indispensable role in improving the quality of life and promoting the development of professional fields. Therefore, the technology and application of carbon dioxide foaming devices specifically designed for foaming treatment have been continuously developed and improved.

[0003] In order to better design and explore foaming devices and improve product quality, scientists are still continuously developing foaming materials with different properties required in various application fields through experimental models of carbon dioxide foaming devices, and using various means to improve the quality and performance of foaming. However, since existing carbon dioxide foaming test devices are not visual, the foaming effect cannot be directly observed during the experiment. Only after foaming is completed, the foaming pool is opened to take out samples for analysis, resulting in the foaming process not being observed and analyzed, thus hindering the experimental efficiency of scientists. In view of the above situation, the present invention provides a visual carbon dioxide foaming device to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a visual carbon dioxide foaming device, which solves the problem that since existing carbon dioxide foaming test devices are not visual, the foaming effect cannot be directly observed during the experiment. Only after foaming is completed, the foaming pool is opened to take out samples for analysis, resulting in the foaming process not being observed and analyzed, thus hindering the experimental efficiency of scientists.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: A visual carbon dioxide foaming device includes a test foaming assembly and a base fixedly connected to the bottom of the test foaming assembly. A cold light source is fixedly connected to the top of the base. The test foaming assembly includes an upper end cover, a lower end cover, and a sapphire round window. The lower end cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper end cover. The sapphire round window is fixedly connected to the top of the upper end cover and the bottom of the lower end cover. Flow channels are provided inside both the upper end cover and the lower end cover. A foaming chamber is provided between the upper end cover and the lower end cover. The two groups of sapphire round windows are fixedly arranged at the upper and lower ends of the foaming chamber. The flow channels are used to introduce high-temperature heat-conducting oil. The sapphire round window at the bottom of the foaming chamber is used to transmit the cold light emitted by the cold light source.

[0006] Preferably, an observation and detection element is provided on the base. The observation and detection element includes an electron microscope and a multi-functional detection processor. The electron microscope is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and the multi-functional detection processor is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover.

[0007] Preferably, a pressure gauge, a temperature sensor, and a safety valve are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the multi-functional detection processor. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature inside the foaming chamber, and the pressure gauge is used to monitor the pressure inside the foaming chamber.

[0008] Preferably, an exhaust system is also provided on the base. The exhaust system includes a back pressure valve, a carbon dioxide pressure relief valve, and a fixing bracket. The fixing bracket is fixedly connected to the base, the back pressure valve is fixedly connected to the fixing bracket, the carbon dioxide pressure relief valve is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover, and the carbon dioxide pressure relief valve and the back pressure valve are connected by a hose.

[0009] Preferably, a feeding system is also provided on the base. The feeding system includes a carbon dioxide inlet valve and a constant pressure feeder. Both the carbon dioxide inlet valve and the constant pressure feeder are fixedly connected inside the upper end cover, and the constant pressure feeder is used to add foaming aids.

[0010] Preferably, flange bolts are provided inside the upper end cover and the lower end cover. The upper end cover and the lower end cover are fixedly connected by the flange bolts, and oil inlet and outlet nozzles are fixedly connected to the side ends of the upper end cover and the lower end cover.

[0011] Preferably, support leg columns are fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower end cover, and the support leg columns are fixedly connected to the top of the base.

[0012] The present utility model discloses a visual carbon dioxide foaming device, and its beneficial effects are as follows: Through the upper and lower end covers of the foaming tank, the device can view the foaming condition in real time through the sapphire window and a series of sensors while foaming, and through the exhaust system, the device can control the pressure relief speed and the pressure of the foaming tank to explore various foaming conditions, improving the test efficiency of the device. At the same time, scientists can explore the foaming conditions of various polymer materials and various properties more efficiently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0014] Figure 1This is the front view structural schematic diagram of the overall utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is the top view structural schematic diagram of the overall utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is the partial side view structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is the overall structural schematic diagram of the test foaming assembly of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is the sectional detail structural schematic diagram of the test foaming assembly of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Test foaming assembly; 11. Upper end cover; 12. Lower end cover; 13. Flange bolt; 14. Support leg column; 15. Sapphire round window; 16. Oil inlet and outlet nozzle; 17. Flow channel; 18. Foaming chamber; 2. Observation and detection element; 21. Electron microscope; 22. Multifunctional detection processor; 221. Pressure gauge; 222. Temperature sensor; 223. Safety valve; 3. Exhaust system; 31. Back pressure valve; 32. Carbon dioxide pressure relief valve; 33. Fixed bracket; 4. Feeding system; 41. Carbon dioxide inlet valve; 42. Constant pressure feeder; 5. Cold light source; 6. Base. Specific embodiments

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model are clearly and completely described. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. 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.

[0021] By providing a visual carbon dioxide foaming device in the embodiments of the present application, the problem that since the existing carbon dioxide foaming test devices are not visual, it is impossible to directly observe the foaming effect during the experiment, and it is only possible to open the foaming pool and take out the sample for analysis after the foaming is completed, resulting in the foaming process not being observable and analyzable, thus hindering the experimental efficiency of scientists, is solved.

[0022] To better understand the above technical solutions, the above technical solutions will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specification drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] The embodiments of the present utility model disclose a visual carbon dioxide foaming device.

[0024] According to the appendix Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, it includes a test foaming assembly 1 and a base 6 fixedly connected to the bottom of the test foaming assembly 1. A cold light source 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 6. The test foaming assembly 1 includes an upper end cover 11, a lower end cover 12 and a sapphire round window 15. The lower end cover 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper end cover 11. The sapphire round window 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the upper end cover 11 and the bottom of the lower end cover 12. Flow channels 17 are provided inside both the upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12. A foaming chamber 18 is provided between the upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12. Two groups of sapphire round windows 15 are fixedly arranged at the upper and lower ends of the foaming chamber 18. The flow channels 17 are used to introduce high-temperature heat-conducting oil. The sapphire round window 15 at the bottom of the foaming chamber 18 is used to transmit the cold light emitted by the cold light source 5. When the test starts, the heat-conducting oil in the flow channels 17 continuously heats the foaming chamber 18, so that the foaming chamber 18 maintains the temperature required for the red-hot flame. The light emitted by the cold light source 5 at the bottom passes through the sapphire round window 15 at the bottom and shines on the foaming chamber 18, and is observed by the experimenter through the sapphire round window 15 at the top.

[0025] An observation and detection element 2 is provided on the base 6. The observation and detection element 2 includes an electron microscope 21 and a multi-functional detection processor 22. The electron microscope 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 6. The multi-functional detection processor 22 is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover 11. The electron microscope 21 is used to observe microscopic phenomena during the test, such as the changes in cell pores and the expansion coefficient, etc. Scientists analyze the foaming law based on the process changes. The multi-functional detection processor 22 is used to assist in observing the test situation with data so as to take corresponding measures in a timely manner.

[0026] A pressure gauge 221, a temperature sensor 222 and a safety valve 223 are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the multi-functional detection processor 22. The temperature sensor 222 is used to monitor the temperature inside the foaming chamber 18. The pressure gauge 221 is used to monitor the pressure inside the foaming chamber 18. The test adjustment is further assisted by real-time monitoring of the data in the foaming chamber 18, and the safety valve 223 ensures the safety of the test.

[0027] An exhaust system 3 is also provided on the base 6. The exhaust system 3 includes a back pressure valve 31, a carbon dioxide pressure relief valve 32 and a fixed bracket 33. The fixed bracket 33 is fixedly connected to the base 6. The back pressure valve 31 is fixedly connected to the fixed bracket 33. The carbon dioxide pressure relief valve 32 is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover 11. The carbon dioxide pressure relief valve 32 and the back pressure valve 31 are connected by a hose. The exhaust system 3 is used to control the pressure relief speed of carbon dioxide and the pressure of the foaming pool, so that the experimenter can explore various foaming conditions.

[0028] The base 6 is further provided with a feeding system 4. The feeding system 4 includes a carbon dioxide inlet valve 41 and a constant-pressure feeder 42. Both the carbon dioxide inlet valve 41 and the constant-pressure feeder 42 are fixedly connected inside the upper end cover 11. The constant-pressure feeder 42 is used for adding foaming aids, and the carbon dioxide inlet valve 41 is used for timely adding carbon dioxide.

[0029] Flange bolts 13 are arranged inside the upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12. The upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12 are fixedly connected through the flange bolts 13. Oil inlet and outlet nozzles 16 are fixedly connected to the side ends of the upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12. The oil inlet and outlet nozzles 16 are used for introducing heat-conducting oil into the flow channel 17, and the flange bolts 13 are used for fixing the upper end cover 11 and the lower end cover 12.

[0030] The bottom of the lower end cover 12 is fixedly connected with support leg columns 14, and the support leg columns 14 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 6.

[0031] In summary, the above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A visual carbon dioxide foaming device, comprising a test foaming assembly (1) and a base (6) fixedly connected to the bottom of the test foaming assembly (1), characterized in that, A cold light source (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (6). The test foaming assembly (1) includes an upper end cover (11), a lower end cover (12), and a sapphire round window (15). The lower end cover (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper end cover (11). The sapphire round window (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the upper end cover (11) and the bottom of the lower end cover (12). Flow channels (17) are provided inside both the upper end cover (11) and the lower end cover (12). A foaming chamber (18) is provided between the upper end cover (11) and the lower end cover (12). The two groups of sapphire round windows (15) are fixedly arranged at the upper and lower ends of the foaming chamber (18). The flow channels (17) are used for introducing high-temperature heat-conducting oil. The sapphire round window (15) at the bottom of the foaming chamber (18) is used to transmit the cold light emitted by the cold light source (5).

2. The visualized carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 1, wherein: An observation and detection element (2) is provided on the base (6). The observation and detection element (2) includes an electron microscope (21) and a multi-functional detection processor (22). The electron microscope (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (6). The multi-functional detection processor (22) is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover (11).

3. A visual carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pressure gauge (221), a temperature sensor (222), and a safety valve (223) are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the multi-functional detection processor (22). The temperature sensor (222) is used to monitor the temperature inside the foaming chamber (18). The pressure gauge (221) is used to monitor the pressure inside the foaming chamber (18).

4. A visual carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust system (3) is further provided on the base (6). The exhaust system (3) includes a back pressure valve (31), a carbon dioxide pressure relief valve (32), and a fixing bracket (33). The fixing bracket (33) is fixedly connected to the base (6). The back pressure valve (31) is fixedly connected to the fixing bracket (33). The carbon dioxide pressure relief valve (32) is fixedly connected inside the upper end cover (11). The carbon dioxide pressure relief valve (32) is connected to the back pressure valve (31) through a hose.

5. A visual carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding system (4) is further provided on the base (6). The feeding system (4) includes a carbon dioxide inlet valve (41) and a constant pressure feeder (42). Both the carbon dioxide inlet valve (41) and the constant pressure feeder (42) are fixedly connected inside the upper end cover (11). The constant pressure feeder (42) is used to add foaming aids.

6. The visual carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 1, wherein: Flange bolts (13) are provided inside the upper end cover (11) and the lower end cover (12). The upper end cover (11) and the lower end cover (12) are fixedly connected through the flange bolts (13). Inlet and outlet nozzles (16) are fixedly connected to the side ends of the upper end cover (11) and the lower end cover (12).

7. A visualized carbon dioxide foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support leg columns (14) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower end cover (12). The support leg columns (14) are fixedly connected to the top of the base (6).