Water absorption equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water absorption device. An inner cavity is defined in a shell; the connecting pipe is arranged on the shell and communicates the inner cavity to the outside of the shell; the fan assembly is connected with the shell, and the fan assembly is used for sucking air into the inner cavity; the water-vapor separation component is mounted in the inner cavity and located on an airflow path between the connecting pipe and the fan assembly; the valve is installed at the water outlet to control opening and closing of the water outlet. Residual water spots of a product can be efficiently absorbed and cleaned through the water absorption equipment, the production efficiency is improved, water in gas is separated through the water-vapor separation component, the situation that water is sucked into the fan assembly, and consequently the service life of the fan assembly is affected is greatly reduced, the maintenance frequency caused by water inflow of the fan assembly can be reduced, and the maintenance cost is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to water absorption equipment, and in particular to a water absorption equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Some ceramic production lines, such as toilet production lines, include water testing of ceramic products during the production process. After testing, water stains on the products need to be cleaned. Traditional cleaning methods involve manual wiping, which is not only inefficient but also prone to leaving water stains after wiping. Some existing ceramic production lines use water suction equipment to absorb water. This equipment uses a fan to create negative pressure to absorb water. However, due to the large amount of water absorbed on the production line and the limited waterproofing of the fans, a large amount of water entering the fans can easily cause them to malfunction, resulting in high maintenance costs and downtime affecting the production line's efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. Therefore, the present invention proposes a water absorption device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] The water absorption device according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0006] A housing, the interior of which defines an inner cavity, the inner cavity being provided with a drain outlet;

[0007] A connecting pipe is disposed on the housing and communicates the inner cavity to the outside of the housing;

[0008] A fan assembly is connected to the housing, and the fan assembly is used to draw air into the inner cavity;

[0009] A water vapor separation component is installed in the inner cavity and located in the airflow path between the pipe and the fan assembly;

[0010] A valve is installed at the drain outlet to control the opening and closing of the drain outlet.

[0011] The water absorption device according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the water absorption device can efficiently absorb residual water stains in clean products, improve production efficiency, and use water vapor separation components to separate a large amount of water droplets in the gas, greatly reducing the water intake into the fan assembly and affecting the service life of the fan assembly, reducing the number of maintenance times of the fan assembly due to water ingress, and effectively reducing maintenance costs.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fan assembly is installed on the top of the housing, the air intake of the fan assembly is connected to the top of the inner cavity, the water vapor separation component is located below the air intake, the connection between the pipe and the housing forms an air inlet, and the air inlet is located below the water vapor separation component.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fan assembly is provided with an exhaust port, and the opening of the exhaust port faces upward.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a wind shield is also included, which is installed on the top of the housing and covers the fan assembly, and the wind shield is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water vapor separation component extends from the first surface to the second surface along the thickness direction, and the water vapor separation component is provided with a plurality of through holes. The two ends of each through hole penetrate the first surface and the second surface respectively along the thickness direction of the water vapor separation component. When the fan assembly is working, the airflow formed in the inner cavity flows sequentially through the first surface, each of the through holes and the second surface.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the water vapor separation component is horizontally installed in the inner cavity, and each of the through holes is vertically oriented, with the first surface facing down and the second surface facing up.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a filter is installed on the connecting pipe, which can filter out solid impurities in the gas.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the filter is a Y-type filter.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a liquid level detection mechanism is also included. The liquid level detection mechanism is installed on the housing for detecting the liquid level height in the inner cavity. The valve and the liquid level detection mechanism are electrically connected.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the liquid level detection mechanism is a float liquid level switch, and the valve is a pneumatic butterfly valve.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water vapor separation component;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a water vapor separation component;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Another embodiment of the diagram is shown.

[0028] Reference numerals: housing 100; inner cavity 110; drain outlet 120; air inlet 130; connecting pipe 200; fan assembly 300; air intake 310; exhaust outlet 320; water vapor separation component 400; first surface 410; second surface 420; through hole 430; valve 500; fan cover 600; vent 610; filter 700; liquid level detection mechanism 800. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] This utility model relates to a water absorption device, including a housing 100, a connecting pipe 200, a fan assembly 300, a water vapor separation component 400, and a valve 500.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the housing 100 can be cylindrical, with a hollow interior forming an inner cavity 110. A connecting pipe 200 is mounted on the housing 100 and can be fastened to it via insertion, welding, or other methods. One end of the connecting pipe 200 communicates with the inner cavity 110, and the other end communicates with the external environment of the housing 100. The inner cavity 110 is connected to the external environment of the housing 100 via the connecting pipe 200. A fan assembly 300 is connected to the housing 100 and has an intake port 310 and an exhaust port 320, with the exhaust port 320 communicating with the inner cavity 110. After the fan assembly 300 is started, it draws air into the inner cavity 110 through the intake port 310, creating a negative pressure within the inner cavity 110. Then, through the connecting pipe 200, a fluid mixture of water and air from the external environment is drawn into the inner cavity 110. Under strong negative pressure, after the fluid is drawn into the inner cavity 110, the water flow will splash and form water droplets, while the gas will flow towards the intake port 310. An airflow path is formed within the inner cavity 110 from the pipe 200 to the intake port 310. The water vapor separator 400 is installed in the inner cavity 110. When the gas entering the inner cavity 110 flows towards the intake port 310, it inevitably passes through the water vapor separator 400. Some water droplets will drip down to the lower part of the inner cavity 110, while others will move westward towards the opening 310 with the airflow. When the water droplets collide with the water vapor separator 400, they adhere to it. The water vapor separator 400 can separate most of the water droplets from the gas. The separated water droplets drip from the water vapor separator 400 to the lower part of the inner cavity 110, while the gas is drawn into the fan assembly 300 from the intake port 310 and then discharged into the external environment from the exhaust port 320. A drain port 120 is provided at the bottom of the housing 100, and the drain port 120 communicates with the inner cavity 110. A valve 500 is installed at the drain port 120, and the opening and closing of the drain port 120 is controlled by the valve 500.

[0032] In practical use, the water suction device can be applied to various production lines, such as ceramic production lines. It is primarily used to absorb water stains after product testing during the production process, and can also be used for dust removal. A suction pipe can be connected to the external connector 200, extending to the area on the production line where water needs to be suctioned. When the fan assembly 300 starts, a strong negative pressure is created in the inner cavity 110, drawing external water and air into the inner cavity 110 through the connector 200 and the suction pipe. Most of the water drawn into the inner cavity 110 drips directly to the lower part of the inner cavity 110 due to its own weight. Some water droplets, forming splashes, are separated as they flow with the air through the water-vapor separator 400, and the separated water droplets fall into the inner cavity 110. At this time, the valve 500 closes the drain outlet 120, and the water is stored in the inner cavity 110. Periodically, or after a certain amount of water has been stored in the inner cavity 110, the valve 500 is opened with the fan assembly 300 turned off to drain the water stored in the inner cavity 110. The water absorption device can efficiently absorb residual water stains in the clean product, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the water vapor separation component 400 separates a large amount of water droplets in the gas, greatly reducing the water intake into the fan assembly 300 and thus reducing the service life of the fan assembly 300. This also reduces the number of maintenance operations caused by water ingress into the fan assembly 300, effectively lowering maintenance costs.

[0033] The installation position of the fan assembly 300 relative to the housing 100 is not limited. For example, the fan assembly 300 can be directly installed on the housing 100, or the fan assembly 300 can be located on one side of the housing 100 and connected to the housing 100 through components such as air pipes. In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the fan assembly 300 is mounted on top of the housing 100. A bracket can be installed on top of the housing 100 to support the fan assembly 300. The air intake 310 of the fan assembly 300 communicates with the top of the inner cavity 110. The water vapor separator 400 is located in the inner cavity 110 and below the air intake 310. The connection between the pipe 200 and the housing 100 forms an air inlet 130, which is located below the water vapor separator 400. When the fan assembly 300 is started, external water vapor is drawn into the inner cavity 110 through the pipe 200 and the air inlet 130, and then flows upward. This allows most of the water to drip downwards due to its own weight, while some water droplets impact the water vapor separator 400 for separation. After separation, the gas is drawn upwards into the air intake 310.

[0034] Among them, such as Figure 2As shown, the fan assembly 300 is provided with an exhaust port 320. A long pipe can be connected to the exhaust end of the fan assembly 300 for extension, and the end of the long pipe forms the exhaust port 320. The opening of the exhaust port 320 faces upward. When the fan assembly 300 starts to extract air, the gas becomes hot due to the heat generated during operation. The gas is discharged from the exhaust port 320, and the upward-facing opening of the exhaust port 320 prevents the hot airflow from blowing onto the workers. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 As shown, a shroud 600 can be fitted over the outside of the fan assembly 300. The shroud 600 is mounted on top of the housing 100 and has several ventilation holes 610. The shroud 600 protects the fan assembly 300, and the heat generated by the fan assembly 300 is dissipated to the outside of the shroud 600 through the ventilation holes 610. The exhaust port 320 of the fan assembly 300 can be configured to extend outside the shroud 600.

[0035] The water vapor separation component 400 can be, but is not limited to, a baffle component installed near the air inlet 130. In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the water vapor separation component 400 extends from the first surface 410 to the second surface 420 along its thickness direction. The thickness direction of the water vapor separation component 400 is vertical, as shown in the diagram. The first surface 410 is the lower surface of the water vapor separation component 400, and the second surface 420 is the upper surface of the water vapor separation component 400. The water vapor separation component 400 has multiple through holes 430, with both ends of each through hole 430 penetrating through the first surface 410 and the second surface 420 along the thickness direction of the water vapor separation component 400, respectively. That is, the upper end of the through hole 430 penetrates to the second surface 420, and the lower end of the through hole 430 penetrates to the first surface 410. The through holes 430 can be straight holes, oblique holes, bent holes, wavy holes, etc. The cross-section of the through holes 430 can be circular, polygonal, etc. When the fan assembly 300 is working, water vapor is drawn into the inner cavity 110, and the airflow sequentially flows through the first surface 410, each through hole 430, and the second surface 420. After water enters the inner cavity 110, some water droplets directly impact the first surface 410 and drip downwards, while others, accompanied by air, enter the through holes 430. Upon contact with the hole walls of each through hole 430, the water droplets adhere to the hole walls, forming streams that flow downwards and exit through the through holes 430, dripping into the inner cavity 110 for storage. Multiple through holes 430 effectively increase the contact area between water vapor and the water vapor separation component 400, ensuring water vapor separation efficiency and smooth gas flow, without affecting the efficiency of water and air intake. The water vapor separation component 400 is horizontally installed in the inner cavity 110, intercepting the horizontal movement of the inner cavity 110. Each through hole 430 is vertically oriented, with the first surface 410 facing downwards and the second surface 420 facing upwards. Water vapor flowing towards the air intake 310 inevitably passes through the through holes 430 of the water vapor separation component 400. The water vapor separation component 400 can be made of, but is not limited to, stainless steel, PP, etc.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, a filter 700 is installed on the pipe 200. Before water vapor is drawn into the inner cavity 110, solid impurities in the gas are filtered out by the filter 700, preventing solid impurities from entering the inner cavity 110 and blocking the through holes 430 of the water vapor separation component 400, thus affecting the separation efficiency. The filter 700 can be a filter screen or similar component; in this embodiment, the filter 700 is a Y-type filter.

[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1As shown, it also includes a liquid level detection mechanism 800. The liquid level detection mechanism 800 is mounted on the housing 100 and is used to detect the liquid level in the inner cavity 110. The valve 500 is electrically connected to the liquid level detection mechanism 800. The valve 500 and the liquid level detection mechanism 800 can be controlled by an external control system. When the liquid level detection mechanism 800 detects that the water stored in the inner cavity 110 has reached a certain level, it feeds a signal back to the control system. The control system then opens the valve 500, and the water in the inner cavity 110 is discharged out through the drain port 120, thus achieving automatic drainage. The liquid level detection mechanism 800 can be a float level switch, and the valve 500 can be a pneumatic butterfly valve. A control switch can be installed on the housing 100 to control the real-time operating conditions of the fan assembly 300 and the valve 500.

[0038] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some specific embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water absorption device, characterized in that, include: The housing (100) has an interior cavity (110) defined inside, and the interior cavity (110) is provided with a drain outlet (120). A connecting pipe (200) is disposed on the housing (100) and communicates the inner cavity (110) to the outside of the housing (100); A fan assembly (300) is connected to the housing (100) and is used to draw air into the inner cavity (110); A water vapor separation component (400) is installed in the inner cavity (110) and located in the airflow path between the pipe (200) and the fan assembly (300); A valve (500) is installed at the drain outlet (120) to control the opening and closing of the drain outlet (120).

2. The water absorption device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan assembly (300) is installed on the top of the housing (100). The air intake (310) of the fan assembly (300) is connected to the top of the inner cavity (110). The water vapor separation component (400) is located below the air intake (310). The connection between the pipe (200) and the housing (100) forms an air inlet (130), which is located below the water vapor separation component (400).

3. The water absorption device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fan assembly (300) is provided with an exhaust port (320) with the opening of the exhaust port (320) facing upward.

4. The water absorption device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a shroud (600), which is mounted on top of the housing (100) and covers the fan assembly (300), and the shroud (600) is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes (610).

5. The water absorption device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water vapor separation component (400) extends from the first surface (410) to the second surface (420) along the thickness direction. The water vapor separation component (400) has a plurality of through holes (430). The two ends of each through hole (430) pass through the first surface (410) and the second surface (420) respectively along the thickness direction of the water vapor separation component (400). When the fan assembly (300) is working, the airflow formed in the inner cavity (110) flows through the first surface (410), each of the through holes (430) and the second surface (420) in sequence.

6. The water suction device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water vapor separation component (400) is horizontally installed in the inner cavity (110), and each of the through holes (430) is vertically oriented, with the first surface (410) facing down and the second surface (420) facing up.

7. The water absorption device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (200) is equipped with a filter (700) that can filter out solid impurities in the gas.

8. The water suction device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The filter (700) is a Y-type filter.

9. The water absorption device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid level detection mechanism (800), which is installed on the housing (100) to detect the liquid level height of the inner cavity (110), and the valve (500) is electrically connected to the liquid level detection mechanism (800).

10. The water suction device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The liquid level detection mechanism (800) is a float liquid level switch, and the valve (500) is a pneumatic butterfly valve.

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