Anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tank

By designing an automated cleaning device for enamel fermentation tanks, the problems of wastewater treatment interruption and increased storage tanks during the cleaning process were solved, achieving efficient cleaning and cost savings.

CN223547838UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14夷秾晟(湖北)智能环保科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422650201.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The cleaning process of existing enamel fermentation tanks causes wastewater treatment to be suspended, reducing treatment efficiency and requiring additional storage tanks and multiple transfers, which increases time costs.

Method used

An anti-slag-forming device was designed, comprising a tank body, a lifting slag-collecting ring, a slag-collecting trough, a scraping device, and a bottom scraping device. The device automatically cleans the slag on the inner wall and bottom by driving the scraper with a motor and a hydraulic cylinder, and the slag-collecting trough collects the cleaned slag.

Benefits of technology

It achieves operation without downtime, improves wastewater treatment efficiency, reduces storage tank cleaning procedures and time costs, and simplifies the cleaning process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an anti-crusting device for an enamel fermentation tank, which comprises a tank body, a lifting slag collecting ring arranged on the tank body, a slag collecting groove arranged on the slag collecting ring, an opening and closing valve arranged on one side of the slag collecting groove, a scraping device and a slag device arranged on the slag collecting ring, and a bottom scraping device arranged at the bottom of the tank body and comprising a rotating bottom scraping plate. The whole structure is simple, operation is convenient, it is convenient for workers to effectively clean slag on the inner wall and the bottom wall of the tank body, and meanwhile the cleaned slag can be collected to the slag collecting groove and can be conveniently taken out by the workers in the later period. In the whole process, the fermentation tank does not need to be subjected to shutdown treatment, the whole treatment efficiency is improved, sewage in the fermentation tank does not need to be discharged into another tank body or a storage space, cleaning operation in the other tank body or the storage space is avoided, the cleaning procedure of the other storage space is reduced, meanwhile, the whole structure does not need sewage backflow, and the cost is reduced. And the phenomenon that time cost is increased due to repeated transfer and reflux treatment is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wastewater treatment, and in particular to an anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks. Background Technology

[0002] In wastewater treatment, enamel-lined fermentation tanks are used for collecting biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion and fermentation of organic matter in wastewater. Over prolonged use, these tanks are prone to sludge buildup, with crusting forming inside or at the bottom. This reduces the effective volume of the tank, causing abnormal microbial growth, affecting fermentation efficiency, and potentially leading to localized corrosion, damaging the enamel coating, and shortening the equipment's lifespan. Current cleaning procedures for enamel-lined fermentation tanks involve stopping the tank, emptying the contents, and transferring the wastewater to another storage tank. The tank is then manually or robotically rinsed to thoroughly remove dirt from the inner and bottom walls. After cleaning, the liquid is recycled.

[0003] However, the existing cleaning process for enamel-lined fermentation tanks interrupts wastewater treatment and stops operation within the tank, leading to reduced overall treatment efficiency and increased discharge burden. Furthermore, the discharge of wastewater requires additional storage tanks, adding another tank cleaning step, and the multiple transfers and recirculation processes increase time costs. Therefore, we propose an anti-crusting device for enamel-lined fermentation tanks to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks, which solves the problems of existing enamel fermentation tank cleaning processes causing wastewater treatment to be suspended, the fermentation tank to stop working, resulting in a decrease in overall treatment efficiency; the need for an additional storage tank for fermentation tank drainage, the addition of another storage tank cleaning process, and the increased time cost due to multiple transfers and reflux treatments.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a device for preventing crust formation in enamel fermentation tanks, including a tank body, a lifting slag collection ring on the tank body, a slag collection groove on the slag collection ring, an opening and closing valve on one side of the slag collection groove, a scraping device and a slag device on the slag collection ring, and a bottom scraping device at the bottom of the tank body, the bottom scraping device including a rotating bottom scraper.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment, the tank body is provided with a cover, the cover has a slag removal port, the tank body has a liquid inlet on one side, and the inner wall of the tank body is provided with multiple vertical sliding grooves.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the slag collecting ring includes an inner plate and a ring body with a U-shaped cross-section. The ring body is provided with a slag collecting groove. Multiple connecting rods are provided between the inner plate and the ring body. The ring body is provided with a notch. A second scraper is provided on the notch. A valve is provided on one side of the notch.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment, the inner plate is provided with threaded holes and mounting grooves, the ring body is provided with multiple support plates, and the ring body is provided with multiple sliders 2014), which abut against the vertical sliding groove of the tank body.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the valve is provided with a sliding plate, and racks are provided on both sides of the sliding plate. A second gear is provided on the racks, and a fourth motor is provided on the second gear. The fourth motor is installed on the valve.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the slag pushing device includes a second motor, the output end of which is equipped with a gear, a meshing gear ring, an L-shaped rod, and a push plate at one end of the L-shaped rod. The push plate abuts against the slag collection trough, and the second motor is mounted on the inner plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the scraping device includes multiple arc-shaped scrapers that abut against the inner wall of the tank. A hydraulic cylinder is provided on one side of the arc-shaped scraper and is mounted on a support plate. A bottom sliding plate is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped scraper, and a transverse groove is provided on the support plate. The bottom sliding plate abuts against the transverse groove of the support plate.

[0012] The heights of the multiple curved scrapers are different.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom scraper device includes a third motor, which is installed at the bottom of the tank. The output end of the third motor is equipped with a bottom scraper, and one end of the bottom scraper is equipped with a vertical pusher plate.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment, a first motor is provided at the top of the tank, and a lead screw is provided at the output end of the first motor, which is connected to a threaded hole.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the inner wall and bottom wall of the tank need to be cleaned to prevent slag buildup, multiple hydraulic cylinders are driven to retract the arc-shaped scraper, the third motor at the bottom is driven to remove slag from the bottom wall of the tank by the bottom scraper, the first motor is driven to lower the slag collection ring, and when the slag collection ring descends to the bottom of the tank, the bottom scraper is located at one end of the notch, the fourth motor is driven to open the valve, the third motor is driven to push the bottom slag to the slag collection trough at one end of the bottom scraper, and then the valve is closed.

[0016] Multiple hydraulic cylinders are driven to make the arc-shaped scraper abut against the inner wall of the tank. The first motor is driven to make the slag collection ring rise, so that the multiple arc-shaped scrapers can remove slag from the inner wall. The slag on the inner wall falls onto the slag collection trough. When the slag collection ring moves to the top of the tank, the second motor is driven to make the push plate abut against the slag collection trough and rotate, so that the push plate pushes the slag to one end of the slag collection trough, making it convenient for subsequent workers to remove the slag from the slag removal port.

[0017] The overall structure is simple and easy to operate, facilitating effective cleaning of sludge on the inner and bottom walls of the tank. The cleaned sludge is collected in a sludge collection trough for easy removal later. The entire process does not require shutdown of the fermentation tank, increasing overall processing efficiency. Wastewater from the fermentation tank does not need to be discharged into another tank or storage space, avoiding cleaning operations in that space and reducing the need for additional cleaning steps. Furthermore, the structure eliminates wastewater backflow, preventing the increased time costs associated with multiple transfers and backflow treatments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0019] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an axonometric view of a partial structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view of the slag-collecting ring of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a side view of the slag collection ring of this utility model from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the slag pushing device of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a side view of the scraping device of this utility model;

[0026] In the diagram: Tank 1; Liquid inlet 101; Cover 102; Slag removal port 103; Slag collecting ring 2; Ring 201; Slag collecting trough 2011; Valve 2012; Support plate 2013; Slider 2014; Inner plate 202; Threaded hole 203; Connecting rod 204; Notch 205; Slide plate 206; Rack 2061; Second scraper 207; Slag pushing device 3; Second motor 301; Gear 302; Gear ring 303; L-rod 304; Push plate 305; Scraping device 4; Arc scraper 401; Bottom slide plate 402; Hydraulic cylinder 403; Bottom scraping device 5; Third motor 501; Bottom scraper 502; First motor 6; Lead screw 7. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] like Figure 1-7In the middle, the anti-crust device for enamel fermentation tank includes a tank body 1, a lifting slag collection ring 2 on the tank body 1, a slag collection groove 2011 on the slag collection ring 2011, an opening and closing valve 2012 on one side of the slag collection groove 2011, a scraping device 4 and a slag device 3 on the slag collection ring 2, and a bottom scraping device 5 at the bottom of the tank body 1, the bottom scraping device 5 including a rotating bottom scraper 502. With this structure, when the inner wall and bottom wall of the tank 1 need to be cleaned to prevent slag buildup, multiple hydraulic cylinders 403 are driven to retract the arc-shaped scraper 401, the third motor 501 at the bottom is driven to remove slag from the bottom wall of the tank 1 by the bottom scraper 502, the first motor 6 is driven to lower the slag collection ring 2, and when the slag collection ring 2 descends to the bottom of the tank 1, the bottom scraper 502 is located at one end of the notch 205, the fourth motor is driven to open the valve 2012, the third motor 501 is driven to push the bottom slag to the slag collection trough 2011 by one end of the bottom scraper 502, and then the valve 2012 is closed.

[0029] Multiple hydraulic cylinders 403 are driven to make the arc-shaped scraper 401 abut against the inner wall of the tank body 1. The first motor 6 is driven to make the slag collecting ring 2 rise, so that the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 401 remove slag from the inner wall. The slag on the inner wall falls onto the slag collecting trough 2011. When the slag collecting ring 2 moves to the top of the tank body 1, the second motor 301 is driven to make the push plate 305 abut against the slag collecting trough 2011 and rotate, so that the push plate 305 pushes the slag to one end of the slag collecting trough 2011, so that the subsequent staff can remove the slag from the slag removal port 103.

[0030] The overall structure is simple and easy to operate, facilitating effective cleaning of sludge on the inner and bottom walls of tank 1. The cleaned sludge is collected in the sludge collection trough 2011 for easy removal later. The entire process does not require shutdown of the fermentation tank, increasing overall processing efficiency. Wastewater from the fermentation tank does not need to be discharged into another tank or storage space, avoiding cleaning operations in that space and reducing the need for additional cleaning steps. Furthermore, the overall structure eliminates wastewater backflow, avoiding the increased time costs associated with multiple transfers and backflow treatments.

[0031] In the preferred embodiment, the tank body 1 is provided with a cover 102, and the cover 102 is provided with a slag removal port 103. A liquid inlet 101 is provided on one side of the tank body 1, and multiple vertical sliding grooves are provided on the inner wall of the tank body 1. With this structure, the first motor 6 is driven so that the slag collecting ring 2 can be raised and lowered relative to the tank body 1. The slag removal port 103 is provided with a slag removal cover, which is threadedly connected to the cover 102. The slag removal port 103 is located at the top of the valve 2012. When the slag pushing device 3 pushes the slag to one end of the valve 2012, it is convenient for the staff to open the slag removal cover later and directly remove the slag from the slag removal port 103.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the slag collecting ring 2 includes an inner plate 202 and a ring body 201 with a U-shaped cross-section. A slag collecting groove 2011 is provided on the ring body 201. Multiple connecting rods 204 are provided between the inner plate 202 and the ring body 201. A notch 205 is provided on the ring body 201, and a second scraper 207 is provided on the notch 205. A valve 2012 is provided on one side of the notch 205. With this structure, the ring body 201 has a U-shaped cross-section, the slag collecting groove 2011 is located between the inner and outer rings, and the second scraper 207 at the top of the notch 205 scrapes the slag to the bottom of the tank 1, thereby pushing the bottom scraper device 5 into the slag collecting groove 2011.

[0033] When the slag collecting ring 2 is located at the bottom of the tank body 1, the bottom scraper 502 can be located on the notch 205 to avoid the bottom scraper 502 obstructing the movement of the slag collecting ring 2.

[0034] In the preferred embodiment, the inner plate 202 is provided with threaded holes 203 and mounting grooves, the ring body 201 is provided with multiple support plates 2013, and the ring body 201 is provided with multiple sliders 2014, which abut against the vertical sliding grooves of the tank body 1. With this structure, the slag collecting ring 2 is provided with multiple filter holes to allow wastewater to seep out from the slag collecting tank 2011. The L-shaped rod 304 is L-shaped, allowing it to pass through the gap between the support plate 2013 and the ring body 201, while simultaneously allowing the push plate 305 to abut against the slag collecting tank 2011.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the valve 2012 is provided with a sliding plate 206, and racks 2061 are provided on both sides of the sliding plate 206. A second gear is provided on each rack 2061, and a fourth motor is mounted on the second gear. This fourth motor is installed on the valve 2012. This structure drives the second gear, causing the sliding plate 206 to slide relative to the valve 2012, thereby opening and closing the valve 2012.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the slag pushing device 3 includes a second motor 301. The output end of the second motor 301 is equipped with a gear 302, and the gear 302 has a meshing gear ring 303. The gear ring 303 has an L-shaped rod 304, and one end of the L-shaped rod 304 has a push plate 305. The push plate 305 abuts against the slag collecting trough 2011. The second motor 301 is mounted on the inner plate 202. With this structure, the bottom of the gear ring 303 has a rotating ring, and the inner plate 202 has a rotating ring groove. The rotating ring abuts against the rotating ring groove on the inner plate 202. Driving the second motor 301 causes the gear ring 303 to rotate relative to the inner plate 202.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the scraping device 4 includes a plurality of arc-shaped scrapers 401, which abut against the inner wall of the tank 1. A hydraulic cylinder 403 is provided on one side of the arc-shaped scraper 401, and the hydraulic cylinder 403 is mounted on the support plate 2013. A bottom sliding plate 402 is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped scraper 401, and a transverse groove is provided on the support plate 2013. The bottom sliding plate 402 abuts against the transverse groove of the support plate 2013.

[0038] The multiple arc-shaped scrapers 401 have different heights. Due to this structure, the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 401 have different heights, and the bottom slide plate 402 corresponding to the bottom of each arc-shaped scraper 401 has a different height. When the hydraulic cylinder 403 is driven, the multiple arc-shaped scrapers 401 with different heights will not obstruct each other or collide when they retract.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom scraper device 5 includes a third motor 501, which is installed at the bottom of the tank 1. The output end of the third motor 501 is equipped with a bottom scraper 502, and one end of the bottom scraper 502 is equipped with a vertical pusher plate. With this structure, the third motor 501 at the bottom is driven to remove slag from the bottom wall of the tank 1 by the bottom scraper 502, and the first motor 6 is driven to lower the slag collecting ring 2. When the slag collecting ring 2 descends to the bottom of the tank 1, the bottom scraper 502 is located at one end of the notch 205, the fourth motor is driven to open the valve 2012, and the third motor 501 is driven to push the bottom slag to the slag collecting trough 2011 by one end of the bottom scraper 502, after which the valve 2012 is closed.

[0040] In the preferred embodiment, a first motor 6 is provided at the top of the tank body 1, and a lead screw 7 is provided at the output end of the first motor 6, which is connected to the threaded hole 203.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of this utility model and should not be considered as limitations on this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model should be the technical solution described in the claims, including equivalent substitutions of the technical features described in the claims. That is, equivalent substitutions and improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for preventing crust formation in enamel-lined fermentation tanks, characterized in that: The tank includes a tank body (1), a lifting slag collection ring (2) on the tank body (1), a slag collection trough (2011) on the slag collection ring (2), a valve (2012) for opening and closing on one side of the slag collection trough (2011), a scraping device (4) and a slag device (3) on the slag collection ring (2), and a bottom scraping device (5) at the bottom of the tank body (1), the bottom scraping device (5) including a rotating bottom scraper (502).

2. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank (1) is provided with a cover (102), the cover (102) is provided with a slag removal port (103), the tank (1) is provided with a liquid inlet (101) on one side, and the tank (1) is provided with multiple vertical sliding grooves on the inner wall.

3. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slag collection ring (2) includes an inner plate (202) and a ring body (201) with a U-shaped cross-section. The ring body (201) is provided with a slag collection groove (2011). Multiple connecting rods (204) are provided between the inner plate (202) and the ring body (201). The ring body (201) is provided with a notch (205). A second scraper (207) is provided on the notch (205). A valve (2012) is provided on one side of the notch (205).

4. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner plate (202) is provided with threaded holes (203) and mounting grooves. The ring (201) is provided with multiple support plates (2013) and multiple sliders (2014) on the ring (201). The sliders (2014) abut against the vertical sliding groove of the tank (1).

5. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve (2012) is provided with a sliding plate (206), and racks (2061) are provided on both sides of the sliding plate (206). A second gear is provided on the rack (2061), and a fourth motor is provided on the second gear. The fourth motor is installed on the valve (2012).

6. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slag pushing device (3) includes a second motor (301), the output end of the second motor (301) is provided with a gear (302), the gear (302) is provided with a meshing gear ring (303), the gear ring (303) is provided with an L rod (304), one end of the L rod (304) is provided with a push plate (305), the push plate (305) abuts against the slag collection trough (2011), and the second motor (301) is installed on the inner plate (202).

7. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping device (4) includes multiple arc-shaped scrapers (401), which abut against the inner wall of the tank (1). A hydraulic cylinder (403) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped scraper (401), which is mounted on the support plate (2013). A bottom slide plate (402) is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped scraper (401), and a transverse groove is provided on the support plate (2013). The bottom slide plate (402) abuts against the transverse groove of the support plate (2013). The heights of the multiple arc-shaped scrapers (401) are different.

8. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom scraper device (5) includes a third motor (501), which is installed at the bottom of the tank (1). The output end of the third motor (501) is provided with a bottom scraper (502), and one end of the bottom scraper (502) is provided with a vertical push plate.

9. The anti-crusting device for enamel fermentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank body (1) is equipped with a first motor (6) at the top, and the output end of the first motor (6) is equipped with a lead screw (7), which is connected to a threaded hole (203).