Automatic exhaust device for water supply pipeline
The automatic air venting system addresses air accumulation issues in water supply systems by using a float ball and motor-driven intake to control air release, ensuring stable water flow and pressure management, thereby preventing pipe damage and maintaining efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422544248.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
The accumulation of gas in the existing water supply pipeline before water is opened affects the water flow velocity and flow rate, which may cause the pipeline to deform or rupture, and the exhaust valve cannot effectively respond to negative pressure, affecting the normal operation of the pipeline.
An automatic exhaust device for water supply pipeline is designed, and the exhaust port opening and closing is controlled by a buoyancy ball, combined with a motor-driven suction device and adjustment device to realize the controllable discharge and suction of gas to prevent the formation of negative pressure.
Effectively remove pipeline gas, ensure water flow stability and pipeline safety, prevent damage due to negative pressure, and improve the efficiency of water supply equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic exhaust of water pipes, in particular to an automatic exhaust device for a water supply pipeline. Background Technique
[0002] Before the water is supplied after the pipeline installation is completed, the pipeline is filled with air. When there is a large amount of air inside the water supply pipeline, the accumulation of gas in the pipeline will affect the flow rate and flow of water, reduce the efficiency of the water conveyance equipment, or when the gas accumulates, it may also cause the pipeline to deform or rupture due to gas accumulation. At this time, the main function of the exhaust valve is to remove the gas in the pipeline to improve the use efficiency of the water pipe and the water pump, and protect the pipeline from damage caused by negative pressure.
[0003] Specifically, when exhaust is required, the exhaust valve is usually set at the highest point and local highest point of the water supply pipeline. By using the buoyancy of water to control the buoyancy ball to block the exhaust port, when the buoyancy of water decreases or disappears, the exhaust port is opened. During the pipeline operation stage, the exhaust valve can exhaust a small amount of gas under high pressure, and timely discharge the small amount of air released in the water to prevent the accumulation of air in the pipeline from causing an air bag to hinder the water flow. This process requires controlling the discharge flow rate of the gas to ensure that the air can be effectively removed without affecting the water flow stability or causing system pressure fluctuations due to too fast or too much gas discharge. At the same time, because the exhaust valve cannot quickly inhale air, it will cause the water supply pipeline to be unable to effectively cope with the negative pressure situation, thus affecting the normal operation of the pipeline. Based on the above problems, we propose an automatic exhaust device for a water supply pipeline. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model provides an automatic exhaust device for a water supply pipeline, which solves the problems put forward in the background technique.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: an automatic exhaust device for a water supply pipeline, including a valve body, a cavity is opened inside the valve body, and a buoyancy ball is arranged inside the cavity. An inlet is opened at the bottom of the valve body, and a water supply pipeline is fixedly connected through the inlet. An air inlet pipeline is fixedly connected above the valve body, and the air inlet pipeline is communicated with the cavity. A suction device is fixedly installed on one side of the air inlet pipeline close to the valve body;
[0006] And the suction device includes a motor, an impeller, and a first connecting rod. The inner ring of the air inlet pipeline is fixedly installed with a first connecting rod that intersects, and a motor is fixedly installed at the center through the first connecting rod, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected with the impeller;
[0007] An adjusting device is fixedly installed above the interior of the air inlet duct. The adjusting device includes an annular adjuster, a central shaft, a second connecting rod, a transmission shaft, a rotating pulley, a transmission plate, adjusting vanes, and a rotating shaft. The inner ring of the air inlet duct is fixedly installed with second connecting rods that cross each other, and a central shaft is fixedly connected at the center through the second connecting rods. A rotating shaft is movably installed outside the central shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with adjusting vanes. A plurality of rotating pulleys are fixedly installed on the outer ring of the air inlet duct. An annular adjuster is sleeved outside the plurality of rotating pulleys, and the plurality of rotating pulleys can limit the annular adjuster. The outer ring of the annular adjuster is movably sleeved with a transmission plate through a pin, and a transmission shaft is fixed at the bottom side of the transmission plate. One end of the transmission shaft extends into the interior of the air inlet duct and is fixedly installed with an adjusting vane. The adjusting vane is fixed to the transmission shaft, and at the same time, the transmission shaft is movably sleeved with the air inlet duct.
[0008] Optionally, a buoyancy rod is fixedly installed inside the buoyancy ball, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the buoyancy rod. A sealing member is fixedly connected at the connection between the air inlet duct and the cavity, and a gasket that can form a sealing fit with the sealing ring is fixedly installed inside the sealing member. A hole is opened at the bottom of the cavity, and the buoyancy rod is movably sleeved through the hole and the hole can limit it.
[0009] Optionally, a plurality of support rods are fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet duct, and a dust-proof cover is fixedly connected through the support rods. A filter screen is fixedly installed between one side of the air inlet duct and the top of the air inlet duct where the dust-proof cover is located.
[0010] Optionally, a rotating handle is fixedly installed on one side of the filter screen above the air inlet duct, and the rotating handle is fixedly connected with a gear through a bottom transmission shaft. A gear tooth is opened on one side of the annular adjuster and can be engaged with the gear.
[0011] Optionally, threads are opened inside the left and right side pipes of the water supply pipe and can be used to connect other pipes. A handle is fixedly installed above the right side of the water supply pipe, and the water inlet and outlet can be controlled by rotating the handle.
[0012] The present utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. For this automatic air exhaust device of the water supply pipeline, by rotating the rotating handle to drive the gear to rotate, since the gear is engaged with the annular adjuster, the annular adjuster can be driven to rotate. While the annular adjuster rotates, the transmission plate movably connected to it can be driven to move. Since the transmission plate is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft, the transmission shaft can be driven to rotate. While the transmission shaft rotates, the adjusting vanes connected to it can be driven to rotate to adjust the air exhaust volume, so as to control the discharge of gas.
[0014] 2. The automatic air vent device for the water supply pipeline drives the impeller to rotate through a motor to suck a large amount of air from the air inlet pipeline, so as to maintain a negative pressure inside the water supply pipeline. At the same time, when there is a negative pressure in the pipeline, it can quickly suck in air to prevent the water supply pipeline from being damaged due to negative pressure. In addition, when water enters the pipe, the buoyancy ball stops at the lower part of the cavity for a large amount of air exhaust. When the gas is exhausted, the water enters the valve and floats the ball up through the cavity to close and stop the air exhaust. In this way, even a small amount of gas naturally generated during the normal operation of the pipeline can be excluded in time, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the pipeline. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the valve body of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the inside of the cavity of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the air suction device of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the adjustment structure of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the parts of the adjustment structure of the present utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1. Valve body; 2. Water supply pipeline; 3. Cavity; 4. Air inlet pipeline; 5. Air suction device; 6. Motor; 7. Impeller; 8. First connecting rod; 9. Adjusting device; 10. Ring-shaped regulator; 11. Central shaft; 12. Second connecting rod; 13. Transmission shaft; 14. Rotating pulley; 15. Transmission plate; 16. Adjusting blade; 17. Buoyancy ball; 18. Sealing member; 19. Buoyancy rod; 20. Sealing ring; 21. Sealing gasket; 22. Support rod; 23. Dust-proof cover; 24. Filter screen; 25. Rotating handle; 26. Gear; 27. Handle; 28. Rotating shaft. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6, the present utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic air exhaust device for a water supply pipeline, including a valve body 1, whose main function is to protect the internal structure and ensure the normal operation of air exhaust. A cavity 3 is provided inside the valve body 1, and the buoyancy ball 17 can be limited by the cavity 3. The buoyancy ball 17 is arranged inside the cavity 3 through the cavity 3. The buoyancy ball 17 will rise as the gas is discharged, closing the air exhaust port to prevent water or other liquids from flowing out. An inlet is provided at the bottom of the valve body 1, and a water supply pipeline 2 is fixedly connected through the inlet. The main function of the water supply pipeline 2 is to provide water flow. An air inlet pipeline 4 is fixedly connected above the valve body 1. An air suction device 5 and an adjustment device 9 can be arranged inside the air inlet pipeline 4 to facilitate its operation. The air inlet pipeline 4 is communicated with the cavity 3. An air suction device 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the air inlet pipeline 4 close to the valve body 1. The air suction device 5 can quickly suck in gas to reduce the negative pressure inside the water supply pipeline 2. The air suction device 5 includes a motor 6. Starting the motor 6 can drive the impeller 7 to rotate to achieve the air suction effect. The impeller 7 drives the gas to rotate, enabling the gas to obtain a large amount of energy and sucking the gas into the air inlet pipeline 4. The first connecting rod 8 is used to fix the motor 6 inside the air inlet pipeline 4. The inner ring of the air inlet pipeline 4 is fixedly installed with the first connecting rods 8 that cross each other, and the motor 6 is fixedly installed at the center through the first connecting rods 8. The output shaft of the motor 6 is fixedly connected to the impeller 7;An adjusting device 9 is fixedly installed above the interior of the air inlet duct 4. By using the adjusting device 9, the exhaust volume and the air inlet volume can be controlled, enabling the exhaust valve to be in an optimal working state. The adjusting device 9 includes an annular adjuster 10, a plurality of transmission shafts 13 connected and controlled by the annular adjuster 10, a central shaft 11, a plurality of rotating shafts 28 installed to rotate inside by using the central shaft 11, a second connecting rod 12, the central shaft 11 can be fixed by using the second connecting rod 12, a transmission shaft 13, a rotating pulley 14, a transmission plate 15, adjusting vanes 16, and a rotating shaft 28. The inner ring of the air inlet duct 4 is fixedly installed with second connecting rods 12 that cross each other, and a central shaft 11 is fixedly connected at the center through the second connecting rods 12. The outer part of the central shaft 11 is movably installed with a rotating shaft 28, the rotating shaft 28 is fixedly installed with adjusting vanes 16, and the rotating shaft 28 is fixedly connected with the adjusting vanes 16. A plurality of rotating pulleys 14 are fixedly installed on the outer ring of the air inlet duct 4, and the rotating pulleys 14 can be used to assist the movement of the annular adjuster 10. The annular adjuster 10 is sleeved outside the plurality of rotating pulleys 14, and the plurality of rotating pulleys 14 can limit the annular adjuster 10. The outer ring of the annular adjuster 10 is movably sleeved with a transmission plate 15 through a pin. The transmission plate 15 can transmit power to the transmission shaft 13 to drive its movement, and a transmission shaft 13 is fixed at the bottom side of the transmission plate 15. The transmission shaft 13 can drive the adjusting vanes 16 to move. One end of the transmission shaft 13 extends into the interior of the air inlet duct 4 and is fixedly installed with adjusting vanes 16. The adjusting vanes 16 are controlled to move to adjust the air inlet volume through the transmission shaft 13 and the rotating shaft 28. The adjusting vanes 16 are fixed to the transmission shaft 13, and at the same time, the transmission shaft 13 is movably sleeved with the air inlet duct 4.;
[0024] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 , a buoyancy rod 19 is fixedly installed inside the buoyancy ball 17. The buoyancy rod 19 will rise as the gas is exhausted, closing the exhaust port to prevent water or other liquids from flowing out. A sealing ring 20 is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the buoyancy rod 19. The main function of the sealing ring 20 is to cooperate with the sealing gasket 21 to prevent gas leakage. A seal 18 is fixedly connected at the connection between the air inlet duct 4 and the cavity 3. The seal 18 can cooperate with the buoyancy ball 17 and the buoyancy rod 19 to play a sealing role. A sealing gasket 21 that can form a sealing fit with the sealing ring 20 is fixedly installed inside the seal 18. The sealing gasket 21 can cooperate with the sealing ring 20 to play a sealing role. A hole is opened at the bottom of the cavity 3, and the buoyancy rod 19 is movably sleeved through the hole and the hole can limit it. The hole at the bottom of the cavity 3 can limit the buoyancy rod 19 when it moves up and down.
[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2, a plurality of support rods 22 are fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet pipe 4. The support rods 22 can support the dust-proof cover 23, and the dust-proof cover 23 is fixedly connected through the support rods 22. The main function of the dust-proof cover 23 is to prevent dust accumulation in the exhaust valve, thereby avoiding blocking the exhaust valve and facilitating future maintenance. A filter screen 24 is fixedly installed between the surface of the dust-proof cover 23 facing the air inlet pipe 4 and the top of the air inlet pipe 4. The main function of the filter screen 24 is to prevent the suction device 5 from sucking in dust and foreign objects during suction.
[0026] Please refer to Figures 5 to 6 , above the air inlet pipe 4 and on one side of the filter screen 24, a rotary handle 25 is fixedly installed. The rotary handle 25 can control the movement of the adjusting blade 16, and the rotary handle 25 is fixedly connected to a gear 26 through a bottom transmission shaft. The gear 26 can drive the annular regulator 10 to move. A gear tooth is provided on one side of the annular regulator 10 and can engage with the gear 26.
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 , threads are provided inside the left and right pipes of the water supply pipe 2 and can be used to connect other pipes. A handle 27 is fixedly installed above the right side of the water supply pipe 2, and the water inlet and outlet can be controlled by rotating the handle 27.
[0028] In summary, for this automatic exhaust device of the water supply pipeline, when in use, when gas needs to be discharged, water flows in through the water supply pipe 2. The buoyancy of the water controls the buoyancy ball 17 and the buoyancy rod 19 to rise, so that the top of the buoyancy rod 19 passes through the seal 18, and the sealing ring 20 is fitted with the gasket 21. When the buoyancy rod 19 floats, it can also drive the buoyancy ball 17 to float and fit with the seal 18 to achieve a sealing effect.
[0029] When the exhaust volume needs to be adjusted, rotate the rotary handle 25 to drive the gear 26 to rotate. Since the gear 26 engages with the annular regulator 10, the annular regulator 10 can be driven to rotate. While the annular regulator 10 rotates, it can drive the drive plate 15 movably connected to it to move. Since the drive plate 15 is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 13, it can drive the transmission shaft 13 to rotate. While the transmission shaft 13 rotates, it can drive the adjusting blade 16 connected to it to rotate to adjust the exhaust air volume and control the discharge of gas.
[0030] When rapid gas inhalation is required, the motor 6 drives the impeller 7 to rotate to suck in a large amount of air from the air inlet pipe 4 to maintain a negative pressure inside the water supply pipe 2. At the same time, when there is a negative pressure in the water supply pipe 2, air can be quickly inhaled to prevent the water supply pipe 2 from being damaged due to negative pressure.
[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model; the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
[0032] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic air exhaust device for a water supply pipeline, comprising a valve body (1), a cavity (3) is formed inside the valve body (1), and a buoyancy ball (17) is arranged inside the cavity (3). The bottom of the valve body (1) is provided with a water inlet, and a water supply pipeline (2) is fixedly connected through the water inlet. It is characterized in that: Above the valve body (1), an air inlet pipe (4) is fixedly connected, and the air inlet pipe (4) communicates with the cavity (3). On the side of the air inlet pipe (4) close to the valve body (1), an air suction device (5) is fixedly installed. And the air suction device (5) includes a motor (6), an impeller (7), and a first connecting rod (8). The inner ring of the air inlet pipe (4) is fixedly installed with the first connecting rod (8) that cross each other, and the motor (6) is fixedly installed at the center through the first connecting rod (8), and the output shaft of the motor (6) is fixedly connected with the impeller (7). Above the interior of the air inlet pipe (4), an adjusting device (9) is fixedly installed. The adjusting device (9) includes an annular adjuster (10), a central shaft (11), a second connecting rod (12), a transmission shaft (13), a rotating pulley (14), a transmission plate (15), adjusting vanes (16), and a rotating shaft (28). The inner ring of the air inlet pipe (4) is fixedly installed with the second connecting rod (12) that cross each other, and the central shaft (11) is fixedly connected at the center through the second connecting rod (12). The outer part of the central shaft (11) is movably installed with the rotating shaft (28), and the rotating shaft (28) is fixedly connected with the adjusting vanes (16). The outer ring of the air inlet pipe (4) is fixedly installed with a plurality of rotating pulleys (14). An annular adjuster (10) is sleeved outside the plurality of rotating pulleys (14), and the plurality of rotating pulleys (14) can limit the annular adjuster (10). The outer ring of the annular adjuster (10) is movably sleeved with a transmission plate (15) through a pin, and a transmission shaft (13) is fixed at the bottom of the side of the transmission plate (15). One end of the transmission shaft (13) extends into the interior of the air inlet pipe (4) and is fixedly installed with the adjusting vanes (16). The adjusting vanes (16) are fixed to the transmission shaft (13), and at the same time, the transmission shaft (13) is movably sleeved with the air inlet pipe (4).
2. The automatic air venting device for a water supply pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: Inside the buoyancy ball (17), a buoyancy rod (19) is fixedly installed, and a sealing ring (20) is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the buoyancy rod (19). At the connection where the air inlet pipe (4) communicates with the cavity (3), a sealing member (18) is fixedly connected, and inside the sealing member (18), a gasket (21) that can form a sealing fit with the sealing ring (20) is fixedly installed. A hole is opened at the bottom of the cavity (3), and the buoyancy rod (19) is movably sleeved through the hole and the hole can limit it.
3. The automatic air vent device for a water supply pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the top of the air inlet pipe (4), a plurality of support rods (22) are fixedly connected, and a dust-proof cover (23) is fixedly connected through the support rods (22). A filter screen (24) is fixedly installed between one side of the dust-proof cover (23) located at the top of the air inlet pipe (4) and the top of the air inlet pipe (4).
4. The automatic air exhaust device for a water supply pipeline according to claim 3, characterized in that: Above the air inlet pipe (4) and on one side of the filter screen (24), a rotary handle (25) is fixedly installed, and the rotary handle (25) is fixedly connected with a gear (26) through a bottom transmission shaft. One side of the annular adjuster (10) is provided with gear teeth and can engage with the gear (26).
5. The automatic air exhaust device for a water supply pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the left and right pipelines of the water supply pipeline (2) are provided with threads and can be used to connect other pipelines. A handle (27) is fixedly installed above the right side of the water supply pipeline (2), and the inflow and outflow of water can be controlled by rotating the handle (27).