Liquid level meter for paint storage tank

By using a combination of a transparent observation tube, a float ball, a float rod and an indicator plate in a paint storage tank, the problem of inaccurate liquid level measurement in the prior art is solved, and intuitive and simple measurement of the paint storage tank liquid level is achieved.

CN223467638UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24JIANGXI YAKA TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422851709.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, when the liquid level in the paint tank is high, the float of the liquid level metering device is restricted by the top wall of the tank, and the liquid level cannot be accurately measured when the tank is full.

Method used

A paint storage tank level meter was designed, which uses a combination of a transparent observation tube, a float, a float rod, an indicator plate and scale lines. The indicator plate moves when the float changes with the liquid level, and the liquid level is measured in combination with the scale lines in the transparent observation tube.

Benefits of technology

It realizes simple and intuitive measurement of the liquid level of the paint storage tank. When the float contacts the bottom of the storage tank, the indicator plate is flush. The change of the paint level can be directly observed through the scale line, which is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a paint storage tank liquid level meter which comprises a storage tank body, a top cover is arranged at the top of the storage tank body, a transparent observation cylinder is arranged on the surface of the top cover in a penetrating mode, a floating ball is placed in the transparent observation cylinder, a floating rod is arranged on the surface of the top of the floating ball, and an indicating plate is arranged at the top end of the floating rod. Scale marks are arranged on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder, the last numerical value of the scale marks is flush with the top surface of the top cover, the total scale of the scale marks is the same as the internal depth of the storage tank body, and the distance between the surface of the bottom end of the floating ball and the top surface of the indicating plate is the same as the internal depth of the storage tank body. The transparent observation cylinder, the floating ball, the floating rod, the indicating plate, the scale marks and the drainage cavity are arranged and used in cooperation, the liquid level in the material storage tank body can be conveniently metered, the mode is easy to operate, and the liquid level of paint in the material storage tank body can be conveniently metered.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to paint storage tank liquid level measurement technical field especially relates to a paint storage tank liquid level meter. BACKGROUND

[0002] Paint refers to the coating on the surface of the object under certain conditions can form a film and play protection, decoration or other special functions (insulation, anti-rust, mildew resistance, heat resistance, etc.) a class of liquid or solid materials. Because the early paint mostly with vegetable oil as the main raw material, so also known as paint.

[0003] In the announcement number CN204916784U's Chinese practical new type patent discloses a kind of storage tank liquid level measurement device, including being located in the two parallel float ball limiting tracks in storage tank, the top of float ball limiting track extends out the storage tank upwards and is screw-connected with fastening screw;Two float ball limiting tracks are equipped with float ball between, and the both ends of float ball are equipped with float ball limiting pipe respectively;The top of float ball is equipped with float ball rope, and float ball rope passes through fixed pulley and is connected with counterweight, and the lower part outside of storage tank is equipped with telescopic scale, and the bottom of counterweight is connected with the free end of telescopic scale.

[0004] For the related technology in the above, the inventor thinks that there are the following defects: when the liquid stored in storage tank is more, float ball is limited by top wall in storage tank, cannot continue to rise, cannot accurately measure the liquid level when liquid level will be full.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a kind of paint storage tank liquid level meter to solve the above technical problems. Utility model content

[0006] The utility model provides a kind of paint storage tank liquid level meter, solve the problems in background art.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a kind of paint storage tank liquid level meter, including storage tank body, the top of the storage tank body is provided with top cover, the surface of the top cover is provided with transparent observation cylinder, the inside of the transparent observation cylinder is placed with float ball, the top surface of the float ball is provided with float rod, the top end of the float rod is provided with indicator plate, the surface of the transparent observation cylinder is provided with scale line, the last digit value of the scale line is flush with the top surface of top cover, the total scale of the scale line is same with the depth inside the storage tank body, the distance between the bottom end surface of the float ball and the top surface of indicator plate is same with the depth inside the storage tank body, the top end of the transparent observation cylinder is provided with sealing cover, the surface of the top cover is provided with liquid inlet, by being cooperatively used with the transparent observation cylinder, float ball, float rod, indicator plate, scale line, drainage cavity, the liquid level inside the storage tank body is conveniently measured, so that when operating, staff fixes the transparent observation cylinder to the inside of the storage tank body, when not injecting paint liquid in the inside of the storage tank body, float ball will contact with the bottom end of the storage tank body, and at this time, the height of indicator plate is flush with the bottom end of top cover, so that after subsequent paint injection into the inside of the storage tank body, paint liquid will enter into the inside of the transparent observation cylinder through drainage cavity, then float ball will drive indicator plate to move upward by float rod, under the movement of indicator plate, the scale line on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder can be used to directly observe the paint liquid in the inside of the storage tank body, and this mode is simple to operate, and the paint liquid level in the inside of the storage tank body is conveniently measured.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom end of the storage tank body is provided with a support plate, the bottom end of the support plate is provided with a support rod, a threaded hole is formed through the middle of the surface of the support plate, and the peripheral surface of the transparent observation cylinder is provided with external threads.

[0009] Preferably, a drainage cavity is formed in the bottom surface of the transparent observation cylinder, so that the paint liquid in the inside of the storage tank body can enter into the inside of the transparent observation cylinder through the drainage cavity.

[0010] Preferably, a first through hole is formed through the surface of the indicator plate, and a second through hole is formed through the surface of the float ball, so that the transparent observation cylinder and the storage tank body are connected in communication, and the liquid levels are ensured to be the same.

[0011] Preferably, the storage tank body is provided with a drain pipe below the surface, and the drain pipe is provided with a surface-mounted electromagnetic valve.

[0012] Preferably, the storage tank body is provided with support legs at the bottom end, and the support legs are provided in plurality and are equidistantly mounted at the four corners of the bottom end of the storage tank body.

[0013] Preferably, the storage tank body is provided with a controller on the outer side surface, which facilitates the control of the electrical elements inside the storage tank body.

[0014] Compared with the related art, the paint storage tank liquid level meter provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the paint storage tank liquid level meter is provided with a transparent observation cylinder, a floating ball, a floating rod, an indicator plate, a scale line and a drainage cavity, which facilitates the measurement of the liquid level inside the storage tank body.

[0016] The parts not involved in the device are the same as or can be realized by the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The utility model provides a kind of paint storage tank liquid level meter of structural schematic diagram for the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 The utility model provides a kind of paint storage tank liquid level meter of internal structure schematic diagram for the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A support plate structure schematic view of the paint storage tank liquid level meter provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A floating ball structure schematic view of the paint storage tank liquid level meter provided by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 A transparent observation cylinder structure schematic view of the paint storage tank liquid level meter provided by the utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals in the drawing:

[0023] 1, storage tank body; 2, top cover; 3, transparent observation cylinder; 4, sealing cover; 5, liquid inlet; 6, electromagnetic valve; 7, liquid discharge pipe; 8, support leg; 9, controller; 10, support plate; 11, threaded hole; 12, support rod; 13, indicator plate; 14, first through hole; 15, float rod; 16, second through hole; 17, floating ball; 18, external thread; 19, drainage cavity; 20, scale line. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the drawing and embodiment.

[0025] First embodiment

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-5The paint storage tank liquid level meter comprises a storage tank body 1, a top cover 2 arranged at the top of the storage tank body 1, a transparent observation cylinder 3 arranged through the surface of the top cover 2, a floating ball 17 placed in the transparent observation cylinder 3, a floating rod 15 arranged at the top surface of the floating ball 17, an indicating plate 13 arranged at the top end of the floating rod 15, a scale line 20 arranged at the surface of the transparent observation cylinder 3, the last digit value of the scale line 20 being flush with the top surface of the top cover 2, the total scale of the scale line 20 being the same as the depth of the inside of the storage tank body 1, the distance between the bottom end surface of the floating ball 17 and the top surface of the indicating plate 13 being the same as the depth of the inside of the storage tank body 1, a sealing cover 4 arranged at the top end of the transparent observation cylinder 3, and a liquid inlet 5 arranged on the surface of the top cover 2.

[0027] The working principle of the paint storage tank liquid level meter is as follows:

[0028] The paint storage tank liquid level gauge, when in operation, the staff fixes the transparent observation cylinder 3 to the inside of the storage tank body 1, when the paint liquid is not injected into the inside of the storage tank body 1, the float ball 17 is in contact with the bottom end of the storage tank body 1, at this time, the height of the indicating plate 13 is flush with the bottom end of the top cover 2, after the paint is injected into the inside of the storage tank body 1, the paint liquid enters into the inside of the transparent observation cylinder 3 through the drainage cavity 19, then the float ball 17 drives the indicating plate 13 to move upwards through the float rod 15, the liquid of the paint in the inside of the storage tank body 1 can be directly observed through the scale line 20 on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder 3, the operation is simple, and the liquid level of the paint in the inside of the storage tank body 1 can be measured, the support plate 10 and the support plate 10 are arranged, the transparent observation cylinder 3 is supported, the staff inserts the transparent observation cylinder 3 into the threaded hole 11, then the external thread 18 on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder 3 is screwed with the threaded hole 11, and the bottom end of the transparent observation cylinder 3 is in contact with the bottom end in the inside of the storage tank body 1, the operation is simple, the transparent observation cylinder 3 is supported, and the inside liquid level is observed.

[0029] Compared with the related art, the paint storage tank liquid level gauge has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] The paint storage tank liquid level gauge, through the cooperation of the transparent observation cylinder 3, the float ball 17, the float rod 15, the indicating plate 13, the scale line 20 and the drainage cavity 19, the liquid level in the inside of the storage tank body 1 can be measured, the staff fixes the transparent observation cylinder 3 to the inside of the storage tank body 1, when the paint liquid is not injected into the inside of the storage tank body 1, the float ball 17 is in contact with the bottom end of the storage tank body 1, at this time, the height of the indicating plate 13 is flush with the bottom end of the top cover 2, after the paint is injected into the inside of the storage tank body 1, the paint liquid enters into the inside of the transparent observation cylinder 3 through the drainage cavity 19, then the float ball 17 drives the indicating plate 13 to move upwards through the float rod 15, the liquid of the paint in the inside of the storage tank body 1 can be directly observed through the scale line 20 on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder 3, the operation is simple, and the liquid level of the paint in the inside of the storage tank body 1 can be measured, the support plate 10 and the support plate 10 are arranged, the transparent observation cylinder 3 is supported, the staff inserts the transparent observation cylinder 3 into the threaded hole 11, then the external thread 18 on the surface of the transparent observation cylinder 3 is screwed with the threaded hole 11, and the bottom end of the transparent observation cylinder 3 is in contact with the bottom end in the inside of the storage tank body 1, the operation is simple, the transparent observation cylinder 3 is supported, and the inside liquid level is observed.

[0031] Second embodiment

[0032] Please refer toFigures 1-5 Based on the coating material storage tank liquid level meter provided in the first embodiment of this application, the second embodiment of this application provides another coating material storage tank liquid level meter. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the independent implementation of the first embodiment.

[0033] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5 , a support plate 10 is provided at the bottom end of the storage tank body 1, and a support rod 12 is provided at the bottom end of the support plate 10. A threaded hole 11 is opened through the middle position of the surface of the support plate 10, and an external thread 18 is provided on the side surface of the transparent observation tube 3. By providing the support plate 10 and the support plate 10, it is convenient to support the transparent observation tube 3, so that during operation, the staff inserts the transparent observation tube 3 into the threaded hole 11, and then screws the external thread 18 on the surface of the transparent observation tube 3 with the threaded hole 11, so that the bottom end of the transparent observation tube 3 is in contact with the bottom end of the storage tank body 1. This method is simple to operate, convenient for supporting the transparent observation tube 3, and convenient for subsequent observation of the internal liquid level.

[0034] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5 The bottom surface of the transparent observation tube 3 is provided with a drainage cavity 19 . By providing the drainage cavity 19 , the coating liquid inside the storage tank body 1 can enter the transparent observation tube 3 through the drainage cavity 19 .

[0035] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5 A first through hole 14 is formed on the surface of the indicator plate 13, and a second through hole 16 is formed on the surface of the float 17. By providing the first through hole 14 and the second through hole 16, the gas can pass through, so that the transparent observation tube 3 is connected to the storage tank body 1 to ensure that their liquid levels are the same.

[0036] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5 A drain pipe 7 is provided below the surface of the storage tank body 1 , and a solenoid valve 6 is installed on the surface of the drain pipe 7 . By providing the drain pipe 7 , the coating liquid inside the storage tank body 1 can be discharged easily.

[0037] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5 The bottom end of the storage tank body 1 is provided with a supporting leg 8, and there are multiple supporting legs 8, and multiple supporting legs 8 are installed at equal distances at the four corners of the bottom end of the storage tank body 1. By providing the supporting legs 8, it is convenient to support the storage tank body 1, thereby improving the stability of the storage tank body 1 during operation.

[0038] Based on the first embodiment, see Figures 1-5The controller 9 is arranged on the outer surface of the storage tank body 1, which is convenient for controlling the electric elements in the storage tank body 1.

[0039] It should be noted that the volume of the support plate 10 and the transparent observation cylinder 3 in the storage tank is negligible.

[0040] It should be noted that all the components used in the present application are standard components and can be purchased from the market. The specific connection mode of each part adopts the conventional means such as bolts, rivets and welding in the prior art. The mechanical, parts and electrical equipment all adopt the conventional type in the prior art. The circuit connection adopts the conventional connection mode in the prior art. The electrical equipment is in communication with the safe power supply outside, and the specific description is not made here.

[0041] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, is also included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A paint reservoir tank level gauge comprising a reservoir tank body (1) characterised in that, The top of the storage tank body (1) is provided with a top cover (2), the surface of the top cover (2) is provided with a transparent observation cylinder (3), the inside of the transparent observation cylinder (3) is placed with a floating ball (17), the top surface of the floating ball (17) is provided with a floating rod (15), the top end of the floating rod (15) is provided with an indicating plate (13), the surface of the transparent observation cylinder (3) is provided with a scale line (20), the last digit value of the scale line (20) is flush with the top surface of the top cover (2), the total scale of the scale line (20) is the same as the depth of the inside of the storage tank body (1), the distance between the bottom end surface of the floating ball (17) and the top surface of the indicating plate (13) is the same as the depth of the inside of the storage tank body (1), the top end of the transparent observation cylinder (3) is provided with a sealing cover (4), and the surface of the top cover (2) is provided with a liquid inlet (5).

2. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, characterised in that, The bottom end of the storage tank body (1) is provided with a support plate (10), the bottom end of the support plate (10) is provided with a support rod (12), the surface of the support plate (10) is provided with a threaded hole (11) at the middle position, and the peripheral surface of the transparent observation cylinder (3) is provided with an external thread (18).

3. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom end surface of the transparent observation cylinder (3) is provided with a drainage cavity (19).

4. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The surface of the indicating plate (13) is provided with a first through hole (14), and the surface of the floating ball (17) is provided with a second through hole (16).

5. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The surface of the storage tank body (1) is provided with a drainage pipe (7) below, the surface of the drainage pipe (7) is provided with an electromagnetic valve (6).

6. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom end of the storage tank body (1) is provided with a support leg (8), and a plurality of support legs (8) are provided, and the plurality of support legs (8) are installed at the four corners of the bottom end of the storage tank body (1) at equal distances.

7. A paint reservoir level gauge according to claim 1, wherein, The outside surface of the storage tank body (1) is provided with a controller (9).

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  • Storage tank liquid level metering device

    CN204916784U