Filter membrane folding and shaping tool
By designing a filter membrane folding and shaping fixture, the problems of low efficiency and inconsistent cutting during the filter membrane folding process were solved, achieving stable storage and efficient production of filter membranes, and ensuring the shape stability and consistent cutting standards of the filter membranes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422964847.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the filter membrane folding process is inefficient, the cutting standards are not uniform, the folded filter membrane is easily damaged and deformed, and the lack of a dedicated storage device leads to unstable production and low efficiency.
Design a filter membrane folding and shaping fixture, including a filter membrane storage box and a limiting device, to maintain the shape stability of the folded filter membrane, and to achieve uniform cutting and storage through a counter and a cutting mechanism, so as to ensure the orderly storage and efficient production of the filter membrane.
It improves the stability and efficiency of filter membrane production, prevents damage or deformation of folded filter membranes, ensures consistent cutting standards, and facilitates the production needs of filter membranes of different specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a filter membrane folding and shaping fixture. Background Technology
[0002] Filters are widely used in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, drinking water, and other applications, with the filter element responsible for filtering impurities. A filter element typically consists of an internal and external framework, and a filter membrane installed between the inner and outer frameworks. To increase the filtration area per unit volume and improve impurity capture and filtration efficiency, the membrane is pleated along its length to form a pleated filter membrane. This pleated membrane is then installed between the inner and outer frameworks to form the filter element. Therefore, the pleating process is a crucial step in manufacturing pleated filter elements, involving folding and cutting materials in a specific manner to form a pleated filter element that meets length and filtration area requirements. The existing technology has the following problems:
[0003] First, currently, most methods involve manually weighing the folded filter membrane to calculate its filtration area, which is inefficient.
[0004] Secondly, once the folded filter membranes have accumulated to a certain length, they need to be cut for later storage and assembly. However, there is currently no unified cutting standard, resulting in folded filter membranes of varying lengths, which is detrimental to later storage and use.
[0005] Third, in the existing technology, there is no special storage and stacking device for folded filter membranes. Folded filter membranes are stacked at will, which makes them easy to be damaged and deformed, affecting the quality of the filter element. Summary of the Invention
[0006] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a filter membrane folding and shaping fixture.
[0007] The technical solution to achieve the purpose of this utility model is as follows: a filter membrane folding and shaping fixture for storing folded filter membranes after being folded by a filter membrane folding machine, including a filter membrane storage box. The filter membrane storage box includes an upper baffle, a lower baffle, a left baffle, a right baffle, and a rear baffle. The upper baffle, lower baffle, left baffle, right baffle, and rear baffle form a box-shaped storage space. An inlet for the folded filter membrane to enter is provided at the front end of the filter membrane storage box. The inlet at the front end of the filter membrane storage box is opposite to the direction in which the folded filter membrane is ejected from the filter membrane folding machine. After the folded filter membrane is ejected from the filter membrane folding machine, it enters the filter membrane storage box through the front inlet of the filter membrane storage box along its forward direction. After the folded filter membrane enters the filter membrane storage box, it remains in a folded state under the limiting action of the upper baffle, lower baffle, left baffle, right baffle, or rear baffle.
[0008] As one implementation, a counter is provided at the entrance to count the number of folds of the filter membrane that has entered the filter membrane storage box.
[0009] As one implementation, a cutting mechanism is provided at the entrance of the filter membrane storage box.
[0010] In one embodiment, the upper baffle of the filter membrane storage box is provided with an observation window.
[0011] In one embodiment, the upper baffle of the filter membrane storage box is provided with an opening as the observation window.
[0012] As one implementation, a filter membrane storage box limiting device is also included to prevent the filter membrane storage box from shifting during operation.
[0013] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device includes a left limiting plate and a rear limiting plate, which form an L-shaped structure, and the filter membrane storage box is placed against the L-shaped structure.
[0014] In one embodiment, no limiting plate is provided on the corresponding side of the right baffle of the filter membrane storage box, thereby forming a channel for the filter membrane storage box to be placed in or taken out of the filter membrane storage box limiting device.
[0015] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device further includes an upper connecting mechanism, which is fixedly connected to both the left limiting plate and the rear limiting plate; when the filter membrane storage box enters the filter membrane storage box limiting device, the upper connecting mechanism is located above the filter membrane storage box.
[0016] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device is fixed on the working platform; during operation, the filter membrane storage box is placed on the working platform; the inlet of the filter membrane storage box is set to correspond to the folded filter membrane outlet of the filter membrane folding machine, and a cutting mechanism is set at the inlet of the filter membrane storage box, so that the folded filter membrane ejected by the filter membrane folding machine enters the filter membrane storage box along the surface of the working platform.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the significant advantages of this utility model are:
[0018] (1) The folded filter membranes ejected by the filter membrane folding machine enter the filter membrane storage box along the surface of the working platform. The filter membrane storage box can maintain the folded state and formation of the filter membranes or prevent them from becoming disordered. The folded filter membranes are pushed into the filter membrane storage box in an orderly manner and stored. In this way, the folded filter membranes will not deform or stop, preventing the previous folded filter membranes from being randomly stacked and collapsed while the filter membrane folding machine is still ejecting folded filter membranes, causing chaos in the preceding and following processes. This ensures that the subsequent processes obtain well-shaped folded filter membranes. This ensures the stability of filter membrane production, reduces variables in production, and improves production efficiency.
[0019] (2) The folded filter membrane is neatly stored in the filter membrane storage box or formed into a neat stack of filter membranes. This can prevent the folded filter membrane from being damaged or deformed, and can also organize the production process, making it easier to store and use the folded filter membrane in the later stage.
[0020] (3) By utilizing the storage capacity of the filter membrane storage box, after the filter membrane storage box has stored a certain amount of folded filter membrane, it can be cut to make it easier to form folded filter membranes with uniform length, area and specifications.
[0021] (4) By setting a counter, the number of folds of the filter membrane entering the filter membrane storage box can be counted. Based on the number of folds, the length and filtration area of the folded filter membrane can be calculated, and the folded filter membrane that meets the requirements of length and filtration area can be easily obtained.
[0022] (5) The filter membrane storage box can remain in the same position during operation without affecting the production process. Furthermore, the filter membrane storage box can be easily removed or placed into the positioning device, facilitating filter membrane storage box replacement. Therefore, different filter membrane storage boxes can be set according to different filter membrane specifications, facilitating the production of different types of filter membranes.
[0023] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the filter membrane folding and shaping tooling structure in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the filter membrane storage box in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of the filter membrane and the filter membrane storage box in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter membrane storage box limiting device in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0028] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can conceive of various embodiments of this utility model without altering its essential spirit. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on its technical solution.
[0029] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0030] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.
[0031] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0032] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, the filter membrane folding and shaping fixture is used to store the folded filter membrane 2 after being folded by the filter membrane folding machine 1. It includes a filter membrane storage box 3, which comprises an upper baffle 31, a lower baffle 32, a left baffle 33, a right baffle 34, and a rear baffle 35. These baffles form a box-like storage space. A space is provided at the front end of the filter membrane storage box for the folded filter membrane. The inlet 36 for membrane 2 is located opposite to the discharge direction of the folded filter membrane 2 from the filter membrane folding machine 1. After being discharged from the filter membrane folding machine 1, the folded filter membrane 2 enters the filter membrane storage box 3 along its forward direction through the inlet 36 at the front end of the filter membrane storage box. After entering the filter membrane storage box, the folded filter membrane 2 remains folded under the limiting action of the upper baffle 31, lower baffle 32, left baffle 33, right baffle 34, or rear baffle 35. The folded filter membrane 2 discharged from the filter membrane folding machine 1 enters the filter membrane storage box 3 along the surface of the working platform 6. The filter membrane storage box 3 can maintain the folded state and formation of the filter membrane or prevent it from becoming disordered. The folded filter membrane 2 is pushed into the filter membrane storage box 3 in an orderly manner and stored therein. The filter membrane storage box 3 can maintain the specific shape of the folded filter membrane, prevent the filter membrane from deforming or collapsing during the production process, and ensure the shape stability of the filter membrane.
[0034] In one implementation, a counter 5 is installed at the inlet 36 to count the number of folds of the folded filter membranes 2 that have entered the filter membrane storage box. By setting the counter, the number of folds of the filter membranes entering the filter membrane storage box 3 can be counted. Based on the number of folds, the length and filtration area of the folded filter membranes 2 can be calculated, making it easy to obtain folded filter membranes 2 that meet the required length and filtration area. In addition, when the folded filter membranes 2 reach the predetermined length, they are cut, which allows for precise control of the length of each stack of filter membranes, ensuring the consistency of the length of each stack of filter membranes.
[0035] In one embodiment, the upper baffle 31 of the filter membrane storage box 3 is provided with an observation window. This allows for convenient observation of the filter membrane status and storage condition within the filter membrane storage box 3 during the production process. As a preferred embodiment, the upper baffle 31 of the filter membrane storage box 3 is provided with an opening 37 as the observation window. This facilitates the processing of the filter membrane storage box 3.
[0036] As one implementation, the filter membrane folding and shaping fixture also includes a filter membrane storage box limiting device 4, which is used to prevent the filter membrane storage box 3 from shifting during operation.
[0037] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4 includes a left limiting plate 41 and a rear limiting plate 42, which form an L-shaped structure. The filter membrane storage box 3 rests against the L-shaped structure. This results in a simple structure for the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4. In a preferred embodiment, no limiting plate is provided on the corresponding side of the right baffle 34 of the filter membrane storage box 3, thereby forming a channel 43 for the filter membrane storage box 3 to be placed into or removed from the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4. This facilitates the replacement of the filter membrane storage box 3, allowing for the matching of filter membrane storage boxes 3 suitable for different specifications of filter membranes according to different production requirements.
[0038] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4 further includes an upper connecting mechanism 44, which is fixedly connected to both the left limiting plate 41 and the rear limiting plate 42. When the filter membrane storage box 3 enters the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4, the upper connecting mechanism 44 is positioned above the filter membrane storage box 3. The upper connecting mechanism 44 serves to reinforce the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4.
[0039] In one implementation, the counter 5 is fixed to the upper connecting mechanism 44.
[0040] In one embodiment, the filter membrane storage box limiting device 4 is fixed on the working platform 6; during operation, the filter membrane storage box 3 is placed on the working platform 6; the inlet 36 of the filter membrane storage box 3 is correspondingly set to the outlet of the folded filter membrane 2 of the filter membrane folding machine 1, and the folded filter membrane 2 ejected by the filter membrane folding machine 1 enters the filter membrane storage box 3 along the surface of the working platform 6.
[0041] A cutting mechanism 7 is provided at the inlet 36 of the filter membrane storage box. During operation, the filter membrane can be cut according to the predetermined storage capacity of the filter membrane storage box 3 or the predetermined number of folds counted by the counter, thus accurately and conveniently forming a folded filter membrane 2 that meets the predetermined length and filtration area. After cutting the filter membrane, the filter membrane storage box 3 is removed, and then a new filter membrane storage box 3 is placed in it to continue producing the next section of filter membrane, which can improve production efficiency.
[0042] Preferably, the work platform further includes a folding transmission device. Preferably, the folding transmission device is a slide rail.
[0043] It should be understood that, in order to simplify the present invention and help those skilled in the art understand its various aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various features of the present invention are sometimes described in a single embodiment or with reference to a single figure. However, the present invention should not be construed as implying that all features included in the exemplary embodiments are essential technical features of the claims of this patent.
Claims
1. A filter membrane folding and shaping fixture for storing folded filter membranes (2) after being folded by a filter membrane folding machine (1), characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box (3) includes an upper baffle (31), a lower baffle (32), a left baffle (33), a right baffle (34) and a rear baffle (35). The upper baffle (31), lower baffle (32), left baffle (33), right baffle (34) and rear baffle (35) form a box-type storage space. An entrance (36) for the folded filter membrane (2) to enter is provided at the front end of the filter membrane storage box. The inlet (36) at the front end of the filter membrane storage box (3) is opposite to the direction of the folded filter membrane (2) ejected by the filter membrane folding machine (1). After the folded filter membrane (2) is ejected by the filter membrane folding machine (1), it enters the filter membrane storage box (3) through the inlet (36) at the front end of the filter membrane storage box along its forward direction. After the folded filter membrane (2) enters the filter membrane storage box, it remains folded under the limiting action of the upper baffle (31), lower baffle (32), left baffle (33), right baffle (34) or rear baffle (35).
2. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A counter (5) is set at the entrance (36) to count the number of folds of the filter membrane (2) that have entered the filter membrane storage box.
3. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A cutting mechanism (7) is provided at the entrance (36).
4. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box (3) has an observation window on its upper baffle (31).
5. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box (3) has an opening (37) on its upper baffle (31) as an observation window.
6. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes a filter membrane storage box limiting device (4) to prevent the filter membrane storage box (3) from shifting during operation.
7. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box limiting device (4) includes a left limiting plate (41) and a rear limiting plate (42), which form an L-shaped structure. The filter membrane storage box (3) is placed against the L-shaped structure.
8. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 7, characterized in that, No limiting plate is provided on the corresponding side of the right baffle (34) of the filter membrane storage box (3), thereby forming a channel (43) for the filter membrane storage box (3) to be placed into or taken out of the filter membrane storage box limiting device (4).
9. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in any one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box limiting device (4) also includes an upper connecting mechanism (44), which is fixedly connected to both the left limiting plate (41) and the rear limiting plate (42). When the filter membrane storage box (3) enters the filter membrane storage box limiting device (4), the upper connecting mechanism (44) is located above the filter membrane storage box (3).
10. The filter membrane folding and shaping fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter membrane storage box limiting device (4) is fixed on the working platform (6); during operation, the filter membrane storage box (3) is placed on the working platform (6); the inlet (36) of the filter membrane storage box (3) is set to correspond to the outlet of the folded filter membrane (2) of the filter membrane folding machine (1), and a cutting mechanism (7) is set at the inlet (36). The folded filter membrane (2) ejected by the filter membrane folding machine (1) enters the filter membrane storage box (3) along the surface of the working platform (6).