Condensate water collecting device
By using magnetic materials to drive the movement of the suspended ball and the block, the problem of elastic fatigue caused by spring drive is solved, realizing automated operation and extended service life of the condensate collection device.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423171970.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
In existing condensate collection devices, the suspended ball, driven by a spring, is prone to elastic fatigue, which leads to a shortened service life of the device.
Designed with magnetic materials, the floating ball and block are moved by magnetic force, replacing the support and driving function of traditional springs, thus realizing the automatic collection and transportation of condensate.
This extends the service life of the device, improves its practicality and reliability, and enables automated collection and transportation of condensate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model is a condensate collection device, belonging to the field of condensate collection. Background Technology
[0002] Condensate refers to liquid water formed by the condensation of water vapor. In the process research to reduce side reactions during methanol recovery, methanol is added to waste cooking oil for esterification. The reactants are heated and vaporized, then condensed by a condensation device to form condensate. After the vapor turns into condensate, it needs to be collected. Once a certain volume is collected, the condensate is transported, and newly generated condensate is collected again. The principle is that when the suspended ball is at the bottom, the exhaust port is open and the steam port is sealed. By injecting condensate into the collection container, the gas inside is expelled. The suspended ball rises with the liquid level. After the condensate reaches a certain volume, the suspended ball floats and, through a spring, drives the gas block to block the exhaust port, opening the steam port. Steam is injected into the steam port, and the condensate is discharged through the air pressure. The suspended ball descends with the liquid level, and after descending, the exhaust port opens again and the steam port closes again. This cycle repeats, achieving automatic collection and transportation of condensate.
[0003] In existing condensate collection devices, the suspended ball floats and sinks with the condensate surface, supported and driven by a spring against the air block. However, the springs experience elastic fatigue over time, leading to a decrease in elasticity and significantly reducing the device's lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a condensate collection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. This utility model does not require the use of springs, thereby greatly extending the service life of the device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a condensate collection device, comprising a collector and a lifting plate. A regulating pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the collector, and a sealing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the regulating pipe. A steam pipe is fixedly sleeved on the top of the sealing plate, and an exhaust pipe is fixedly sleeved on the top of the sealing plate. A first lifting rod is slidably sleeved on the top of the lifting plate, and a first magnetic block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first lifting rod. A first blocking block is fixedly connected to the top of the first lifting rod. A second lifting rod is slidably sleeved on the top of the lifting plate, and a second magnetic block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second lifting rod. A second blocking block is fixedly connected to the top of the second lifting rod.
[0006] A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube, and a rotating plate is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating rod. A first magnetic plate is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate, and a second magnetic plate is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate. A control rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, and a suspending component is provided on the inner top wall of the collector.
[0007] Furthermore, the inner wall of the regulating tube is provided with a slide rail, and a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail. One end of the slider is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the levitation component includes a support frame, the top of which is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the collector, a rotating block is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame, a levitation rod is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block, and a levitation ball is fixedly connected to one end of the levitation rod.
[0009] Furthermore, a telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating block, one end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the control rod.
[0010] Furthermore, the inner bottom wall of the regulating tube has a channel, and the control rod is slidably sleeved with the channel.
[0011] Furthermore, a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the collector, and a drain pipe is fixedly connected to the other end of the collector.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. As the suspended ball rises with the liquid level, it drives the control rod downward via the connecting rod. When the control rod moves downward, it drives the rotating plate to rotate. The second lifting rod, repelled by the magnetic force, moves upward, causing the second block to block the bottom of the exhaust pipe, preventing exhaust from the collector. The first magnetic block, no longer repelled, also moves downward, causing the first block to no longer seal the bottom of the steam pipe. Steam then flows into the collector, and the steam pressure discharges the condensate. This process eliminates the need for springs when the suspended ball moves the first and second blocks, greatly extending the lifespan of the device.
[0014] 2. By having the suspended ball follow the condensate level as it descends, the rotating plate reverses its direction using the same principle, causing the first block to block the bottom of the steam pipe again, allowing the exhaust pipe to release air. This cycle repeats, achieving automatic collection and transportation of condensate, thus further meeting the operational requirements of the device and enhancing its practicality, making it worthy of promotion. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a condensate collection device according to the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the collector in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the trachea in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating block in this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Collector; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Drain pipe; 4. Regulating pipe; 5. Sealing plate; 6. Steam pipe; 7. Exhaust pipe; 8. Slide rail; 9. Slider; 10. Lifting plate; 11. First lifting rod; 12. First magnetic block; 13. First blocking block; 14. Second lifting rod; 15. Second blocking block; 16. Second magnetic block; 17. Rotating rod; 18. Rotating plate; 19. First magnetic plate; 20. Second magnetic plate; 21. Channel; 22. Control rod; 23. Rotating block; 24. Connecting rod; 25. Telescopic rod; 26. Suspension rod; 27. Suspension ball; 28. Support. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a condensate collection device, including a collector 1 and a lifting plate 10. The top of the collector 1 is fixedly connected to an adjusting pipe 4, and the inner wall of the adjusting pipe 4 is fixedly connected to a sealing plate 5. The top of the sealing plate 5 is fixedly sleeved with a steam pipe 6, which is connected to an external steam discharge pipe. The top of the sealing plate 5 is fixedly sleeved with an exhaust pipe 7. The top of the lifting plate 10 is slidably sleeved with a first lifting rod 11, the bottom of the first lifting rod 11 is fixedly connected with a first magnetic block 12, the top of the first lifting rod 11 is fixedly connected with a first blocking block 13, the top of the lifting plate 10 is slidably sleeved with a second lifting rod 14, the bottom of the second lifting rod 14 is fixedly connected with a second magnetic block 16, and the top of the second lifting rod 14 is fixedly connected with a second blocking block 15.
[0024] A rotating rod 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube 4. A rotating plate 18 is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating rod 17. A first magnetic plate 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate 18, and a second magnetic plate 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate 18. An air vent is provided on the inner bottom wall of the regulating tube 4. The first magnetic plate 19 and the second magnetic plate 20 repel each other from the second magnetic block 16 and the first magnetic block 12, respectively. A control rod 22 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating plate 18. A suspension component is provided on the inner top wall of the collector 1.
[0025] The inner wall of the regulating pipe 4 is provided with a slide rail 8, and a slider 9 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail 8. One end of the slider 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting plate 10. The lifting plate 10 can support the first lifting rod 11 and the second lifting rod 14.
[0026] The suspension component includes a support 28, the top of which is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the collector 1. A rotating block 23 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support 28. A suspension rod 26 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 23. A suspension ball 27 is fixedly connected to one end of the suspension rod 26. After the condensate enters the collector 1, the liquid level slowly rises. The suspension ball 27 rises with the liquid level, and the rotating block 23 rotates accordingly.
[0027] A telescopic rod 25 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating block 23. One end of the telescopic rod 25 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 24. One end of the connecting rod 24 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the control rod 22. When the rotating block 23 rotates, it will cause the telescopic rod 25 to extend. After the telescopic rod 25 extends to its maximum extent, the rotating block 23 continues to rotate, which will drive the control rod 22 to move downward through the connecting rod 24.
[0028] The inner bottom wall of the regulating tube 4 has a channel 21, and the control rod 22 is slidably sleeved with the channel 21. When the control rod 22 moves downward, it can drive the rotating plate 18 to rotate, thereby causing the first magnetic plate 19 to move upward and the second magnetic plate 20 to move downward.
[0029] A water inlet pipe 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the collector 1, and a drain pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the other end of the collector 1. Condensate can enter the interior of the collector 1 through the water inlet pipe 2. The collector 1 can collect the condensate, and the condensate can be drained through the drain pipe 3, so that the device can transport condensate.
[0030] Working principle: First, after the condensate enters the collector 1, the suspended ball 27 rises with the liquid level, and the rotating block 23 rotates. The rotation of the rotating block 23 will cause the telescopic rod 25 to extend. After the telescopic rod 25 extends to its maximum extent, the rotating block 23 continues to rotate, which will drive the control rod 22 to move downward through the connecting rod 24. When the control rod 22 moves downward, it can drive the rotating plate 18 to rotate, thereby causing the first magnetic plate 19 to move upward and the second magnetic plate 20 to move downward.
[0031] Secondly, since the first magnetic plate 19 and the second magnetic plate 20 repel each other from the second magnetic block 16 and the first magnetic block 12 respectively, the second lifting rod 14 will move upward due to the repulsive magnetic force, which will drive the second block 15 to block the bottom of the exhaust pipe 7, so that the collector 1 cannot exhaust. The second magnetic plate 20 moves downward, so that the first magnetic block 12 is no longer subject to the repulsive force and will also move downward, so that the first block 13 will no longer seal the bottom of the steam pipe 6. The steam pipe 6 will discharge steam into the collector 1, and the condensate will be discharged by the steam pressure.
[0032] Finally, the suspended ball 27 descends with the condensate level, and through the same principle, drives the rotating plate 18 to reverse, so that the first block 13 blocks the bottom of the steam pipe 6 again, and the exhaust pipe 7 can exhaust the air. This cycle repeats, realizing the automatic collection and transportation of condensate.
[0033] Although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A condensate collection device, comprising a collector (1) and a lifting plate (10), characterized in that: The collector (1) is fixedly connected to the top of an adjusting pipe (4), the inner wall of the adjusting pipe (4) is fixedly connected to a sealing plate (5), the top of the sealing plate (5) is fixedly fitted with a steam pipe (6), the top of the sealing plate (5) is fixedly fitted with an exhaust pipe (7), the top of the lifting plate (10) is slidably fitted with a first lifting rod (11), the bottom of the first lifting rod (11) is fixedly connected with a first magnetic block (12), the top of the first lifting rod (11) is fixedly connected with a first blocking block (13), the top of the lifting plate (10) is slidably fitted with a second lifting rod (14), the bottom of the second lifting rod (14) is fixedly connected with a second magnetic block (16), and the top of the second lifting rod (14) is fixedly connected with a second blocking block (15). A rotating rod (17) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube (4). A rotating plate (18) is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating rod (17). A first magnetic plate (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate (18). A second magnetic plate (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating plate (18). A control rod (22) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating plate (18). A suspension component is provided on the inner top wall of the collector (1).
2. The condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the regulating tube (4) is provided with a slide (8), and a slider (9) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide (8). One end of the slider (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting plate (10).
3. The condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension component includes a support (28), the top of which is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the collector (1), a rotating block (23) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support (28), a suspension rod (26) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block (23), and a suspension ball (27) is fixedly connected to one end of the suspension rod (26).
4. A condensate collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating block (23) is rotatably connected to a telescopic rod (25), one end of which is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (24), and one end of the connecting rod (24) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the control rod (22).
5. A condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the regulating tube (4) is provided with a channel (21), and the control rod (22) is slidably sleeved with the channel (21).
6. A condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the collector (1) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (2), and the other end of the collector (1) is fixedly connected to a drain pipe (3).