Material filtering device and gas transportation equipment

By designing an automated material filtration device, and using the PLC control system to regularly eliminate impurities, the problem of easy blockage of the filter device is solved, ensuring the stability and purity of gas supply, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

CN223158927UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29TUNGHSU AZURE RENEWABLE ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422436147.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-08
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-08

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Technical Problem

Existing filter devices are prone to clogging, resulting in increased gas flow resistance and affecting production efficiency and cost.

Method used

Design a material filtration device, including pipe fittings, filtering mechanisms and sewage discharge mechanisms, and automatically and regularly eliminate impurities through the PLC control system to ensure the cleanliness of the filtration mechanism.

Benefits of technology

The sustainability and purity of gas supply are achieved, production efficiency is improved, and production costs are reduced due to maintenance and cleaning.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to new energy production and manufacturing auxiliary equipment, and provides a material filtering device which comprises a pipe fitting, one end of the pipe fitting is a feeding port, the other end of the pipe fitting is a discharging port, a valve is arranged on the side, close to the discharging port, of the pipe fitting, and a filtering mechanism communicates with an inner cavity of the pipe fitting so that materials entering from the feeding port can be filtered and then discharged from the discharging port. When the filtering device is used for filtering materials, the valve is in an open state, when the filtering device is used for discharging sewage, the valve is closed, the sewage discharging mechanism is opened, impurities in the filtering mechanism flow out of the sewage discharging mechanism, the sewage discharging mechanism is closed, the valve is opened, the impurities are discharged regularly, material supply is guaranteed, and the production efficiency is improved. The production cost is saved. In addition, the utility model also provides gas transportation equipment which comprises the material filtering device disclosed by the invention.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to auxiliary equipment for new energy production and manufacturing, and particularly to a material filtering device. Additionally, it also relates to a gas transportation device including the material filtering device. Background Art

[0002] In the process of new energy component production and manufacturing, the supply of gas or other materials is a crucial link. Gas not only serves as a power source to drive various production equipment, such as the opening and closing of cylinders, but also directly participates in chemical reactions or physical deposition processes in certain processes. Therefore, the pressure stability, supply quantity accuracy, and gas purity of gas all directly affect production efficiency and product quality. Among them, gas purity is particularly important because even tiny impurities may cause equipment failures or reduce the service life of related components. Therefore, a filtering device is needed to filter gas or other media.

[0003] Due to the presence of particulate matter or other impurities in the material, filtering devices such as Y-type filters are prone to clogging. Once clogged, it will not only increase the resistance of gas flow, resulting in pressure fluctuations, but also affect the normal operation of subsequent processes, and may even cause the entire production line to stop, thus affecting work efficiency and increasing production costs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to provide a material filtering device that can regularly remove impurities, which is beneficial to the supply of materials, conducive to improving production efficiency, and saving production costs.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, on the one hand, the present disclosure provides a material filtering device, including a pipe fitting, one end of the pipe fitting is a feed port and the other end is a discharge port, and a valve is provided on the pipe fitting near the discharge port; a filtering mechanism, the filtering mechanism is communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe fitting to filter the material entering from the feed port and discharge it from the discharge port; a sewage discharge mechanism, the sewage discharge mechanism is connected to the filtering mechanism to discharge impurities in the filtering mechanism.

[0006] In some embodiments, the filtering mechanism is inclined and arranged on one side of the pipe fitting.

[0007] In some embodiments, the filtering mechanism includes a filter pipe, a filter pipe cover, and a filter element arranged in the filter pipe. The filter pipe is communicated with the side wall of the pipe fitting, a contact surface opposite to the filter pipe is provided in the pipe fitting, the filter element extends from the inside of the filter pipe to fit with the contact surface, the filter pipe cover is arranged at the end of the filter pipe far from the pipe fitting, and a discharge port connected to the sewage discharge mechanism is provided on the filter pipe cover.

[0008] In some embodiments, a groove connected to the discharge port is provided on the inner side of the filter pipe cover.

[0009] In some embodiments, a V-shaped groove concave towards the filtering mechanism is provided inside the pipe fitting, and one inner wall of the V-shaped groove forms a contact surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the filter element is an activated carbon filter element or a composite material filter element.

[0011] In some embodiments, a pressure monitoring mechanism for monitoring the pressure difference before and after the filtering mechanism is provided on the pipe fitting.

[0012] In some embodiments, the pressure monitoring mechanism includes at least two sensors, which are separately arranged on the pipe fitting and on the front and rear sides of the filtering mechanism.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sewage discharge mechanism includes a feed pipe and a solenoid valve located on the feed pipe, and one end of the feed pipe is connected to the filtering mechanism.

[0014] On the other hand, the present disclosure provides a gas transportation device, including any one of the above-mentioned material filtering devices.

[0015] Through the above technical solutions, in the material filtering device provided by the present disclosure, one end of the pipe fitting is a feed port and the other end is a discharge port. A valve is provided on one side of the pipe fitting close to the discharge port. The filtering mechanism is communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe fitting to be suitable for filtering the material entering from the feed port and discharging it from the discharge port. The sewage discharge mechanism is connected to the filtering mechanism. When the filtering device is filtering the material, the valve is in an open state. When performing sewage discharge operation, the valve is closed and the sewage discharge mechanism is opened. The impurities in the filtering mechanism flow out through the sewage discharge mechanism. Then the sewage discharge mechanism is closed and the valve is opened to continue filtering the material, realizing regular discharge of impurities from the pipe fitting, ensuring the supply of materials, being beneficial to improving production efficiency and saving production costs. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure 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 disclosure. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the material filtering device disclosed in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Explanation of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings

[0019] 1. Pipe fitting; 101. Contact surface; 102. V-shaped groove; 2. Discharge port; 3. Filter pipe; 4. Sensor; 401. First pressure sensor; 402. Second pressure sensor; 5. Filter pipe cover; 501. Discharge port; 502. Groove; 6. Filter element; 8. Valve; 9. Feed pipe; 10. Solenoid valve. Detailed implementation manners

[0020] The following further describes in detail the implementation manners of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The detailed descriptions and the accompanying drawings of the following embodiments are used to exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms, is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0021] These embodiments are provided by the present disclosure to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, the components of materials, numerical expressions and values described in these embodiments should be construed as merely exemplary, rather than as limitations.

[0022] It should be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is greater than or equal to two; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure 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, and thus cannot be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0023] In addition, the "first", "second" and similar terms used in the present disclosure do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range. Words such as "including" or "comprising" mean that the elements before this word cover the elements listed after this word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements.

[0024] It should also be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "coupled" 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances. When it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0025] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meanings as those understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, for example, should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless specifically defined as such herein.

[0026] Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the specification.

[0027] This disclosure provides a material filtering device, including a pipe fitting 1. One end of the pipe fitting 1 is a feed inlet, and the other end is a discharge outlet 2. A valve 8 is provided on one side of the pipe fitting 1 close to the discharge outlet 2. The filtering mechanism is communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe fitting 1 to be adapted to filter the material entering from the feed inlet and discharge it from the discharge outlet 2. The sewage discharge mechanism is connected to the filtering mechanism to be adapted to discharge impurities in the filtering mechanism.

[0028] The material filtering device provided by this disclosure can be used to filter any kind of liquid material or gas material. Hereinafter, gas will be used as the material for detailed description.

[0029] The material filtering device provided by this disclosure can be manually operated and controlled, or an automated control system can be adopted to manage the filtering and sewage discharge processes. Combining with the control unit of the programmable logic controller PLC, the automated management of the operation process of this device is realized.

[0030] Taking PLC control as an example, when the filtering device is performing gas filtering work, the control valve 8 is kept open so that the gas can pass through the filtering mechanism smoothly. The PLC monitoring system monitors the data of the pressure sensor and other relevant sensors to ensure that the gas pressure and flow rate during the filtering process meet the preset parameters. The PLC control unit automatically closes the control valve 8 at a preset time interval or based on a signal that the impurities inside the filtering mechanism detected by the sensor reach a certain level, and at the same time starts the sewage discharge mechanism. The impurities in the filtering mechanism will be discharged through the discharge port 501 under the action of the gas pressure. After the sewage discharge operation is completed, the PLC control unit closes the sewage discharge mechanism again and reopens the control valve 8 to resume normal gas filtering work. This is to ensure the cleanliness inside the material filtering mechanism, avoid blockage problems caused by impurity accumulation, thereby guaranteeing the continuity and purity of gas supply, being beneficial to improving production efficiency and reducing production costs brought by maintenance and cleaning. In addition, the PLC records the time points and cycles of each sewage discharge to help analyze the operation status of the filtering device, timely discover potential problems, so as to further optimize the performance of the filtering system.

[0031] In some embodiments, the filtering mechanism is inclined and arranged on one side of the pipe fitting 1. The inclined arrangement enables impurities to more easily detach from the filtering medium and deposit at the bottom or a designated collection area, thereby improving the sewage discharge efficiency. In some application scenarios with limited space, the inclined installation makes better use of the existing space layout, facilitating the installation of the device.

[0032] In some embodiments, the filtering mechanism includes a filter pipe 3, a filter pipe cover 5, and a filter element 6 disposed inside the filter pipe 3. The filter pipe 3 communicates with the side wall of the pipe fitting 1. There is a contact surface 101 opposite to the filter pipe 3 inside the pipe fitting 1. The filter element 6 extends from inside the filter pipe 3 to fit against the contact surface 101. The filter pipe cover 5 is provided at one end of the filter pipe 3 away from the pipe fitting 1. There is a discharge port 501 on the filter pipe cover 5 connected to the sewage discharge mechanism. The filter element 6 is inclined and fits against the side wall of the filter pipe 3, expanding the filtering area, facilitating the improvement of the filtering effect, capable of improving the flow characteristics of the gas when passing through the filtering device, reducing turbulence, enabling the gas to pass through the filter element 6 more smoothly, thereby enhancing the filtering effect. The filter pipe cover 5 is detachable to facilitate the inspection or replacement of the filter element 6. The filter element 6 fits against the contact surface 101 of the pipe fitting 1, providing better support and preventing the filter element 6 from deforming or moving under high-pressure environments, thus ensuring the stability of the filtering process. In addition, the discharge port 501 is connected to a sewage discharge mechanism, which is electrically connected to an automated control system such as a PLC to achieve automatic sewage discharge at regular intervals or as needed, facilitating the reduction of the need for manual intervention and improving the convenience and safety of operation.

[0033] In some embodiments, there is a groove 502 connected to the discharge port 501 on the inner side of the filter pipe cover 5. The groove 502 guides impurities to concentrate near the discharge port 501, contributing to improving the sewage discharge efficiency, ensuring that impurities can be quickly and thoroughly removed, preventing impurities from accumulating inside the filter pipe cover 5, enabling the impurities to flow out more smoothly during sewage discharge, and reducing the risk of blockage.

[0034] In some embodiments, there is a V-shaped groove 102 concave towards the filtering mechanism inside the pipe fitting 1. One inner wall of the V-shaped groove 102 forms the contact surface 101. The filter pipe 3 and the pipe fitting 1 are arranged in a Y-shaped layout, facilitating the filter element 6 to fit against the contact surface 101 of the pipe fitting 1, providing a better support structure, preventing the filter element 6 from deforming or moving under high-pressure environments, thus ensuring the stability of the filtering process.

[0035] In some embodiments, the filter element 6 is an activated carbon filter element or a composite material filter element. The activated carbon filter element has a high adsorption capacity and can effectively remove organic pollutants, odors, and colors in water, as well as harmful gases in the air. The composite material filter element is composed of a combination of multiple filter materials. For example, activated carbon is combined with other filter media such as PP cotton, ceramics, resins, etc. to achieve multiple filtration effects. It can not only remove larger particulate matter but also effectively adsorb fine organic substances and chemical substances, providing a comprehensive purification effect. It is suitable for applications in environments with high requirements for water quality or air quality, such as industrial water treatment, medical equipment, laboratory water purification, and other fields. In addition, the filter element 6 can be selected according to actual needs.

[0036] In some embodiments, a pressure monitoring mechanism for monitoring the pressure difference before and after the filtering mechanism is provided on the pipe fitting 1. The front is the side close to the discharge port 2 of the pipe fitting 1, and the rear is the feed port side of the pipe fitting 1. In addition, the monitoring filtering mechanism is connected to the sewage discharge mechanism. The pressure monitoring mechanism measures the pressure difference before and after the filtering mechanism, that is, the side close to the discharge port 2 is the "front", and the feed port side is the "rear", and evaluates the filtering performance of the filter element 6 through these data. When the filter element gradually clogs, the pressure difference before and after the filter element 6 will increase, indicating that the filter element 6 needs to be cleaned or replaced. The pressure difference data monitored in real time by the pressure monitoring mechanism can be used to determine the most suitable sewage discharge timing; when the pressure difference reaches a preset threshold, it triggers the PLC to start the automatic sewage discharge program, thus avoiding production interruption caused by the clogging of the filter element 6. The data provided by the pressure monitoring mechanism can help formulate a more scientific maintenance plan. By analyzing the data, predict the service life of the filter element 6, arrange maintenance or replacement of the filter element in advance, and reduce unplanned downtime. In addition, combined with the PLC control unit, the data of the pressure monitoring mechanism can be used for automatic control to realize intelligent management of the filtration system. For example: when the pressure difference exceeds the set value, the PLC automatically closes the valve 8, starts the sewage discharge mechanism, and resumes normal filtration work after the sewage discharge is completed.

[0037] In some embodiments, the pressure monitoring mechanism includes at least two sensors 4. The sensors 4 are separately arranged on the pipe fitting 1 and are located on the front and rear sides of the filtering mechanism. The sensors 4 are pressure sensors. See Figure 1 , including a first pressure sensor 401 and a second pressure sensor 402. The first pressure sensor 401 is located at the rear, and the second pressure sensor 402 is located at the front. The first pressure sensor 401 and the second pressure sensor 402 are connected to a differential pressure transmitter to transmit the pressure difference value to the PLC controller to adjust the operations of the valve 8 and the sewage discharge mechanism.

[0038] In some embodiments, the sewage discharge mechanism includes a feed pipe 9 and a solenoid valve 10 located on the feed pipe 9. One end of the feed pipe 9 is connected to the filtration mechanism. The feed pipe 9 can extend the sewage discharge distance, enabling impurities to be guided to a designated collection area instead of being discharged randomly, thereby avoiding environmental pollution or affecting the cleanliness of the production site.

[0039] Regarding the position where the solenoid valve 10 is installed, it is set at the end or other positions of the feed pipe 9 according to actual needs.

[0040] To better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the following is described in conjunction with relatively preferred technical features.

[0041] See Figure 1 , the present disclosure provides a material filtration device, including a pipe fitting 1. One end of the pipe fitting 1 is a feed inlet and the other end is a discharge outlet 2. A valve 8 is provided on one side of the pipe fitting 1 close to the discharge outlet 2. The filtration mechanism is communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe fitting 1 to filter the material entering from the feed inlet and discharge it from the discharge outlet 2. The filtration mechanism includes a filter pipe 3, a filter pipe cover 5, and a filter element 6 arranged in the filter pipe 3. The filter pipe 3 is communicated with the side wall of the pipe fitting 1. A contact surface 101 opposite to the filter pipe 3 is provided in the pipe fitting 1. The filter element 6 extends from inside the filter pipe 3 to fit with the contact surface 101. The filter pipe cover 5 is arranged at one end of the filter pipe 3 away from the pipe fitting 1. A discharge port 501 connected to the sewage discharge mechanism is provided on the filter pipe cover 5. The discharge port 501 is connected to the sewage discharge mechanism. A groove 502 connected to the discharge port 501 is provided inside the filter pipe cover 5. The pipe fitting 1 is provided with a V-shaped groove 102 protruding towards the filtration mechanism. One side of the V-shaped groove 102 coincides with the contact surface 101. The filter element 6 is a composite material filter element. A first pressure sensor 401 and a second pressure sensor 402 are provided on the pipe fitting 1. The first pressure sensor 401 is located at the rear and the second pressure sensor 402 is located at the front. The sewage discharge mechanism is connected to the filtration mechanism and includes a feed pipe 9 and a solenoid valve 10. One end of the feed pipe 9 is connected to the filtration mechanism and the other end is connected to the solenoid valve 10 to discharge impurities in the filtration mechanism.

[0042] The material process of the above solution is as follows: The gas enters through the feed port of pipe fitting 1, and after passing through the composite material filter element, it is discharged from the discharge port 2. As the impurities in the composite material filter element continuously increase, the first pressure sensor 401 and the second pressure sensor 402 transmit the pressure difference to the PLC controller. When the pressure difference detected before and after filtration exceeds the preset value, the PLC controller will determine that the sewage discharge procedure needs to be started. The PLC controller issues an instruction to close the valve 8 on the side of pipe fitting 1 close to the discharge port 2 to stop the gas from passing through the filtering device. The PLC controller starts the sewage discharge mechanism and opens the solenoid valve 10. The inner groove 502 helps guide the impurities to flow to the discharge port 501 faster. The impurities are discharged to a predetermined position through the discharge port 501 via the conveying pipe 9. The impurities accumulated on the filter element 6 are discharged to the designated area, and the pressure difference returns to the working range value of the filtering device. The PLC controller closes the solenoid valve 10 and opens the valve 8 to resume the normal gas filtering operation. Repeat the above steps to ensure the cleanliness inside the material filtering device, avoid blockage caused by impurity accumulation, thereby ensuring the continuity and purity of gas supply, which is beneficial to improving production efficiency and reducing production costs brought by maintenance and cleaning.

[0043] The present disclosure also provides a gas transportation device, including the material filtering device of the present disclosure.

[0044] So far, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art are not described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed here based on the above description.

[0045] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration and not for limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified or some technical features can be equivalently replaced without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way.

Claims

1. A material filtering device, characterized in that, Comprising: A pipe fitting (1), one end of the pipe fitting (1) is a feed inlet, and the other end is a discharge outlet (2). A valve (8) is provided on one side of the pipe fitting (1) close to the discharge outlet (2); A filtering mechanism, which is communicated with the inner cavity of the pipe fitting (1) to be adapted to filter the material entering from the feed inlet and discharge it from the discharge outlet (2); A sewage discharge mechanism, which is connected to the filtering mechanism to be adapted to discharge the impurities in the filtering mechanism.

2. The material filtering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtering mechanism is inclined and arranged on one side of the pipe fitting (1).

3. The material filtering device according to claim 1, wherein The filtering mechanism includes a filter pipe (3), a filter pipe cover (5) and a filter element (6) arranged in the filter pipe (3). The filter pipe (3) is communicated with the side wall of the pipe fitting (1). A contact surface (101) opposite to the filter pipe (3) is provided in the pipe fitting (1). The filter element (6) extends from inside the filter pipe (3) to be attached to the contact surface (101). The filter pipe cover (5) is arranged at one end of the filter pipe (3) far from the pipe fitting (1). A discharge port (501) connected to the sewage discharge mechanism is provided on the filter pipe cover (5).

4. The material filtering device according to claim 3, wherein, A groove (502) connected to the discharge port (501) is provided on the inner side of the filter pipe cover (5).

5. The material filtering device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A V-shaped groove (102) recessed towards the filtering mechanism is provided in the pipe fitting (1), and one inner wall of the V-shaped groove (102) forms the contact surface (101).

6. The material filtering device according to claim 3, wherein, The filter element (6) is an activated carbon filter element or a composite material filter element.

7. The material filtering device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A pressure monitoring mechanism for monitoring the pressure difference before and after the filtering mechanism is provided on the pipe fitting (1).

8. The material filtering device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pressure monitoring mechanism includes at least two sensors (4), and the sensors (4) are separately arranged on the pipe fitting (1) and on the front and rear sides of the filtering mechanism.

9. The material filtering device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that The sewage discharge mechanism includes a feed pipe (9) and a solenoid valve (10) located on the feed pipe (9). One end of the feed pipe (9) is connected to the filtering mechanism.

10. A gas transportation device, characterized in that, A material filtering device according to any one of claims 1-9.