Simple rock debris dryer
Through the electric heating and temperature and humidity sensor design of the simple rock chip dryer, the problem of weather-affected drying is solved, and rapid drying and accurate judgment of the characteristics of rock chips are achieved to ensure the stability of drilling progress.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422450929.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
During drilling construction, the natural drying process of the rock cutting samples is greatly affected by the weather, which leads to difficulty in judging the color and lithological characteristics of the rock cuttings and delays the drilling progress.
A simple rock cutting dryer is designed, using an electric heating device in the sample tray and a probe-type temperature and humidity sensor to quickly dry the rock cutting specimens, reduce heat dissipation, and monitor humidity and temperature in real time through the display.
Rapid drying of rock cutting specimens under any weather conditions to reduce the probability of misjudgment and ensure that technicians adjust the drilling work deployment in a timely manner.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of geothermal geological drilling, and more specifically, to a simple cuttings dryer. Background Art
[0002] During the drilling construction of geothermal wells, professional technicians will study and analyze the collected drilling cuttings samples to judge the drilling horizons and rock properties.
[0003] Currently, in the work of collecting drilling cuttings samples, usually, the sampling personnel fish out the samples from the circulating mud, wash them and then place them in the open air environment, and let them dry naturally through exposure to the sun. The whole process takes a long time. In case of rainy or snowy weather, it is difficult to dry the cuttings, which greatly affects the technicians' judgment of the characteristics such as the color and lithology of the cuttings, and even delays the drilling progress. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a simple device that can be not affected by the weather and can conveniently and quickly dry the cuttings at the field construction site with simple conditions, so as to better assist the technicians in carrying out work such as lithology analysis. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a simple cuttings dryer. The simple cuttings dryer can, through the arranged sample tray and probe type temperature and humidity sensor, heat the sample container intensively through the electric heating device existing inside the sample tray, reduce the heat dissipation, and at the same time, accurately measure the temperature and humidity inside the cuttings through the probe type temperature and humidity sensor, quickly dry the cuttings specimens, and the device is convenient and fast to operate, can meet the requirements of technicians to obtain dry cuttings specimens on site as soon as possible, assist the technicians to judge the characteristics such as the color and lithology of the cuttings as soon as possible, timely adjust the drilling work deployment, and reduce the probability of misjudgment.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.
[0006] A simple cuttings dryer includes a fuselage and a drying box. The fuselage and the drying box are detachably connected. A device switch and a power cord are arranged on the side of the fuselage, and an external power plug is fixedly connected to one end of the power cord. The front of the fuselage is an inclined surface. A temperature adjustment knob, a wind force adjustment knob, a sample weight display, a sample temperature display, and a sample humidity display are arranged on the surface of the inclined surface. A weight reset button is arranged on one side of the sample weight display. A sample tray, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a fan power supply socket are arranged on the top of the fuselage. A sample container is placed on the surface of the sample tray. The top of the drying box is rotatably connected with an openable and closable top cover through a hinge. An exhaust fan is fixedly installed in the middle position of the top cover. A fan power supply wire is arranged on the side of the exhaust fan. For this simple cuttings dryer, through the arranged sample tray and the probe type temperature and humidity sensor, there is an electric heating device inside the sample tray, and the heat can be concentrated to heat the sample container, reducing heat dissipation. At the same time, through the probe type temperature and humidity sensor, the temperature and humidity inside the cuttings can be accurately measured, and the cuttings specimens can be quickly dried. Moreover, this device is convenient and fast to operate, can meet the requirements of technicians to obtain dry cuttings specimens on-site as soon as possible, assist technicians to quickly judge characteristics such as the color and lithology of the cuttings, timely adjust the drilling work deployment, and reduce the probability of misjudgment.
[0007] Further, the sample weight display, the sample temperature display, and the sample humidity display are located between the temperature adjustment knob and the wind force adjustment knob, and the sample weight display, the sample temperature display, and the sample humidity display are distributed in a triangular shape, which is convenient for users to operate and view, and at the same time, the layout is beautiful.
[0008] Further, one end of the temperature and humidity sensor is provided with a probe, and the other end of the temperature and humidity sensor is data-connected to the sample temperature display and the sample humidity display through a wire.
[0009] Further, the tray is made of heat-conducting metal, and an electric heating wire is arranged inside the tray. The electric heating wire is electrically connected to the temperature adjustment knob through a wire, and the heat can be concentrated to heat the sample container, reducing heat dissipation.
[0010] Further, a weighing device is arranged at the bottom of the sample tray, and the weighing device is data-connected to the sample weight display through a wire, and can weigh the cuttings samples.
[0011] Further, ventilation holes are arranged on the side of the drying box, which is convenient for the air circulation inside and outside the drying box, and avoids the water vapor in the sample from re-condensing into water droplets inside the drying box.
[0012] Further, a handle is fixedly installed on the surface of the top cover, which is convenient for manually opening and closing the top cover.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:
[0014] (1) In this solution, through the set sample tray and probe-type temperature and humidity sensor, there is an electric heating device inside the sample tray, and the heat is concentrated to heat the sample container, reducing heat dissipation. At the same time, through the probe-type temperature and humidity sensor, the temperature and humidity inside the cuttings can be accurately measured, and the cuttings specimens can be quickly dried.
[0015] (2) The equipment of this solution is convenient and fast to operate, has simple requirements for the working environment, and the work is not affected by the weather. It can operate normally even in rainy or snowy weather. Even at a drilling work site with poor conditions, it can be operated, which can meet the requirements of technicians to obtain dry cuttings specimens on site as soon as possible, assist technicians to quickly judge characteristics such as the color and lithology of the cuttings, timely adjust the drilling work deployment, and reduce the probability of misjudgment.
[0016] (3) This solution also has a weighing function, which is convenient for construction personnel to collect cuttings samples that meet the weight requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the sample tray structure of the present utility model.
[0019] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings:
[0020] 1 fuselage, 2 drying box, 3 equipment switch, 4 power cord, 5 temperature adjustment knob, 6 wind force adjustment knob, 7 sample weight display, 8 sample temperature display, 9 sample humidity display, 10 weight reset button, 11 sample tray, 12 temperature and humidity sensor, 13 fan power supply socket, 14 sample container, 15 top cover, 16 hinge, 17 exhaust fan, 18 fan power supply line, 19 handle, 20 ventilation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the 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.
[0022] Embodiment 1
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1-2, A simple cuttings dryer, comprising a body 1 and a drying box 2. The body 1 and the drying box 2 are detachably connected. A device switch 3 and a power cord 4 are provided on the side of the body 1, and one end of the power cord 4 is fixedly connected with an external power plug. The front of the body 1 is an inclined surface, and a temperature adjustment knob 5, a wind force adjustment knob 6, a sample weight display 7, a sample temperature display 8 and a sample humidity display 9 are arranged on the surface of the inclined surface. The wind force adjustment knob 6 is used to control the rotation speed of the exhaust fan 17, which belongs to the prior art. A weight reset button 10 is arranged on one side of the sample weight display 7. The weight reset button 10 is connected to the weighing device through a wire. The function and operation principle of the weight reset button 10 belong to the prior art and are well-known to those skilled in the art, so no detailed description will be given here. A sample tray 11, a temperature and humidity sensor 12 and a fan power supply socket 13 are arranged on the top of the body 1. An adjustable axle seat is arranged at the lower end of the temperature and humidity sensor 12 to facilitate adjusting the inclination angle of the temperature and humidity sensor 12, which belongs to the prior art. A sample container 14 is placed on the surface of the sample tray 11. The top of the drying box 2 is rotatably connected with an openable top cover 15 through a hinge 16. A handle 19 is fixedly installed on the surface of the top cover 15 to facilitate manually opening and closing the top cover 15. Ventilation holes 20 are arranged on the side of the drying box 2 to facilitate the air circulation inside and outside the drying box 2 and prevent the water vapor in the sample from condensing into water droplets again inside the drying box 2. An exhaust fan 17 is fixedly installed at the middle position of the top cover 15. A fan power supply wire 18 is arranged on the side of the exhaust fan 17. One end of the fan power supply wire 18 is provided with a plug matching the fan power supply socket 13 to facilitate power supply to the exhaust fan 17.
[0024] The sample weight display 7, the sample temperature display 8 and the sample humidity display 9 are located between the temperature adjustment knob 5 and the wind force adjustment knob 6. The sample weight display 7, the sample temperature display 8 and the sample humidity display 9 are distributed in a triangular shape, which is convenient for users to operate and view, and at the same time, the layout is beautiful. One end of the temperature and humidity sensor 12 is provided with a probe, and the other end of the temperature and humidity sensor 12 is data-connected to the sample temperature display 8 and the sample humidity display 9 through a wire.
[0025] The tray 11 is made of heat-conducting metal. An electric heating wire is arranged inside the tray 11. The electric heating wire is electrically connected to the temperature adjustment knob 5 through a wire, which can heat the sample container 14 intensively and reduce heat dissipation. A weighing device is arranged at the bottom of the sample tray 11. The weighing device is data-connected to the sample weight display 7 through a wire, which can weigh the cuttings sample.
[0026] When the simple cuttings dryer is in use, first find a relatively flat position to place the body 1. Rotate the temperature and humidity sensor 12 at the top of the body 1 from the horizontal state to the vertical state. Install the drying box 2 on the top of the body 1, and insert one end of the fan power supply wire 18 into the fan power supply socket 13. Then plug the power cord 4 into the external power supply. Next, turn on the device switch 3. Then hold the handle 19 and open the top cover 15. Place the empty sample container 14 on the sample tray 11. Press the weight reset button 10. Then take an appropriate amount of washed cuttings and place them in the sample container 14. Insert the end probe of the humidity sensor 12 into the cuttings in the sample container 14. Then close the top cover 15. After the display numbers of the sample weight display 7, the sample temperature display 8, and the sample humidity display 9 are stable, record the weight, temperature, and humidity of the wet sample. After the recording is completed, turn the temperature adjustment knob 5 to increase the temperature of the cuttings in the sample container 14. Then turn the wind force adjustment knob 6 to turn on the exhaust fan 17 to keep the air inside the drying box 2 circulating. Observe the state of the cuttings in the sample container 14 and the temperature and humidity values displayed on the sample temperature display 8 and the sample humidity display 9 at any time. After the drying degree of the sample meets the requirements, turn the temperature adjustment knob 5 and the wind force adjustment knob 6 to OFF. Record the weight, temperature, and humidity of the dry sample. Turn off the device switch 3 and disconnect the power cord 4, waiting for the next use.
[0027] The above is only the preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention; however, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, making equivalent substitutions or changes, should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A simple cuttings dryer, comprising a fuselage (1) and a drying box (2), characterized in that: The fuselage (1) and the drying box (2) are detachably connected. A device switch (3) and a power cord (4) are arranged on the side of the fuselage (1), and one end of the power cord (4) is fixedly connected with an external power plug. The front of the fuselage (1) is an inclined surface, and a temperature adjustment knob (5), a wind force adjustment knob (6), a sample weight display (7), a sample temperature display (8) and a sample humidity display (9) are arranged on the surface of the inclined surface. A weight reset button (10) is arranged on one side of the sample weight display (7). A sample tray (11), a temperature and humidity sensor (12) and a fan power supply socket (13) are arranged on the top of the fuselage (1). A sample container (14) is placed on the surface of the sample tray (11). The top of the drying box (2) is rotatably connected with an openable and closable top cover (15) through a hinge (16). An exhaust fan (17) is fixedly installed at the middle position of the top cover (15), and a fan power supply wire (18) is arranged on the side of the exhaust fan (17).
2. The simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample weight display (7), the sample temperature display (8) and the sample humidity display (9) are located between the temperature adjustment knob (5) and the wind force adjustment knob (6), and the sample weight display (7), the sample temperature display (8) and the sample humidity display (9) are distributed in a triangular shape.
3. The simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the temperature and humidity sensor (12) is provided with a probe, and the other end of the temperature and humidity sensor (12) is data-connected with the sample temperature display (8) and the sample humidity display (9) through a wire.
4. A simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tray (11) is made of heat-conducting metal, and an electric heating wire is arranged inside the tray (11). The electric heating wire is electrically connected with the temperature adjustment knob (5) through a wire.
5. A simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A weighing device is arranged at the bottom of the sample tray (11), and the weighing device is data-connected with the sample weight display (7) through a wire.
6. The simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vent holes (20) are arranged on the side of the drying box (2).
7. The simple cuttings dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (19) is fixedly installed on the surface of the top cover (15).