Self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter

By designing a self-cleaning magnetic level gauge and utilizing a combination of external pipes, branch pipes, and solenoid valves, automated cleaning of the level gauge is achieved, solving the problems of cumbersome and costly traditional cleaning methods and improving cleaning efficiency and equipment reliability.

CN223678591UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16SHANDONG YIJIAYUAN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520142246.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

Traditional magnetic level gauges in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing often suffer from inaccurate readings due to the accumulation of impurities and dirt. Cleaning them is cumbersome and costly, and the lack of automated monitoring methods affects production efficiency and equipment lifespan.

Method used

A self-cleaning magnetic level gauge was designed. Through the combination of an external pipe, branch pipe, solenoid valve and cleaning fluid tank, the level gauge can be automatically cleaned. The injection and discharge of cleaning fluid are controlled by the solenoid valve, and the automatic operation is achieved by combining a timer switch.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cleaning of level gauges, saving labor costs, improving cleaning efficiency, reducing the risk of poor cleaning results, and ensuring production continuity and equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-cleaning type magnetic liquid level meter, which comprises two groups of external pipes, two groups of magnetic liquid level meters, two groups of magnetic liquid level meters and two groups of magnetic liquid level meters, the input end of the branch pipe is connected with a blow-off pipe of the liquid level meter, and two groups of output pipes of the branch pipe are respectively provided with an electromagnetic valve; the number of the switch electromagnetic valves is two, and the two switch electromagnetic valves are connected with the two connecting pipes of the liquid level meter respectively. The cleaning fluid tank comprises two groups of tank bodies, the two groups of external connection pipes are respectively connected with the output ends of the two groups of tank bodies, and pump machines are arranged between the external connection pipes and the tank bodies. According to the self-cleaning type magnetic liquid level meter, automatic operation of cleaning of the liquid level meter can be achieved. The manual operation of each valve and equipment is not needed, so that the labor cost is saved, the cleaning efficiency is improved, and meanwhile, the problems of poor cleaning effect and the like possibly caused by untimely or inaccurate manual operation are also reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of magnetic liquid level meter, especially to a self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter. BACKGROUND

[0002] Magnetic float liquid level meter is widely used in liquid level measurement in many industries such as chemical industry, pharmacy and food processing due to intuitive display and simple structure. However, in actual use, it faces many problems due to the influence of the characteristics of the measured medium and the working environment. For example, solid particles, viscous substances or chemical reaction residues such as unreacted monomers and polymers in polymerization reaction may adhere to the inner wall of the main pipe and the surface of the float of the liquid level meter. In food processing such as dairy production, protein and fat may form dirt in the liquid level meter. The accumulation of these impurities and dirt hinders the normal lifting of the float and interferes with the magnetic coupling, causing the magnetic float to turn abnormally, which affects the accurate control of production.

[0003] Traditional cleaning requires manual disassembly of parts, manual wiping or flushing with special cleaning liquid, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requires high professional knowledge and skills of the operator, and has large differences in cleaning effect among different people. In addition, it is difficult to disassemble and install the liquid level meter of a large storage tank, which increases labor costs and cleaning time. Due to the lack of effective monitoring means, it is difficult to accurately determine the degree of pollution and determine the reasonable cleaning period. Frequent cleaning wastes resources and time and affects production efficiency. If not timely, the accumulation of impurities and dirt may damage the parts, shorten the service life and increase the maintenance cost. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent.

[0005] Therefore, the utility model aims to provide a self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter, which can realize automatic operation of liquid level meter cleaning. Manual operation of each valve and equipment is not required frequently, which saves labor cost and improves cleaning efficiency. At the same time, it also reduces the problems such as poor cleaning effect caused by untimely or inaccurate manual operation.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter, which comprises:

[0007] The outer connecting pipe is two groups, and the two groups of outer connecting pipes are communicated with the main pipe of the liquid level meter;

[0008] The branch pipe is connected with the blowdown pipe of the liquid level meter at the input end, and the two groups of output pipes of the branch pipe are provided with electromagnetic valves;

[0009] The number of the on-off electromagnetic valve is two groups, and the two groups of on-off electromagnetic valves are connected with the two groups of connecting pipes of the liquid level meter;

[0010] The cleaning liquid tank comprises two groups of tank bodies, two groups of external connecting pipes are connected with the output ends of the two groups of tank bodies respectively, and pumps are arranged between the external connecting pipes and the tank bodies.

[0011] The self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter can realize automatic operation of liquid level meter cleaning, saves labor cost, improves cleaning efficiency, and reduces problems such as poor cleaning effect caused by untimely or inaccurate manual operation.

[0012] In addition, the self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter according to the application can have the following additional technical features:

[0013] Specifically, the tank body fixing frame comprises a fixing frame and a frame, the frame is divided into frame one and frame two, the frame one is connected with the fixing frame, and the frame one and the frame two are fixed through nuts.

[0014] Specifically, the backflow pump is connected with one group of output ends of the branch pipes, and the output end of the backflow pump is connected with a backflow flange.

[0015] Specifically, one group of the external connecting pipes is arranged above the liquid level meter, and the other group of the external connecting pipes is arranged below the liquid level meter.

[0016] The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be partially given in the following description, partially will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 The self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter structure schematic view of one embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 The cleaning liquid tank structure schematic view in the self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter of one embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 The liquid level meter structure schematic view in the self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter of one embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 The backflow pump structure schematic view in the self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter of one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] As shown in the figure: 1. Level gauge; 2. External pipe; 3. Branch pipe; 4. Drain pipe; 5. Solenoid valve; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Cleaning liquid tank; 8. Pump; 9. Frame; 10. Frame 1; 11. Frame 2; 12. Return flange; 13. Return pump. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Rather, the embodiments of the present invention include all variations, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0024] The self-cleaning magnetic level gauge of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the self-cleaning magnetic level gauge of this utility model embodiment is characterized by comprising:

[0026] External pipe 2 consists of two sets, both of which are connected to the main pipe of level gauge 1.

[0027] Branch pipe 3, the input end of branch pipe 3 is connected to the drain pipe 4 of level gauge 1, and both sets of output pipes of branch pipe 3 are equipped with solenoid valves.

[0028] There are two sets of solenoid valves 5. The two sets of solenoid valves 5 are respectively connected to the two sets of pipes 6 of the level gauge 1. The connecting pipes are the two sets of connecting flanges and pipes connected to the level gauge 1.

[0029] The cleaning fluid tank 7 includes two sets of tanks, and two sets of external pipes 2 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two sets of tanks. A pump 8 is installed between the external pipes 2 and the tanks. The cleaning fluid inside one set of tanks is trichloroethylene, and the cleaning fluid inside the other set of tanks is water.

[0030] Specifically, the timing switch is connected with the switch electromagnetic valve 5, the pump 8, the branch pipe 3 electromagnetic valve and the like, and is used for opening and closing each component; when the liquid level meter 1 is cleaned, two groups of switch electromagnetic valves 5 are closed, so that the liquid level meter 1 and the connected device are in a closed communication state, then a group of electromagnetic valves of the branch pipe 3 is opened, the original medium in the liquid level meter 1 is discharged, and then the group of electromagnetic valves is closed; the pump 8 is opened respectively, the cleaning liquid is supplied to the inside of the liquid level meter 1, then the liquid level meter 1 is soaked for three to five minutes, the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is opened to discharge the liquid, and the pump is directly flushed after the reciprocation for several times; the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is kept in an open state, and the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is closed after flushing for several minutes, and two groups of switch electromagnetic valves 5 are opened.

[0031] In an embodiment of the utility model, still include jar fixed frame, jar fixed frame includes solid frame 9 and frame, frame is divided into frame one 10 and frame two 11, frame one 10 is connected with solid frame 9, frame one 10 and frame two 11 pass through nut fixed, jar is used to store cleaning liquid, the shape of the inner wall of frame one 10 and frame two 11 is adapted to the shape of jar, frame one 10 and frame two 11 are all set up mounting hole, frame one 10 and frame two 11 butt joint and pass through nut fixed, can complete jar fixed, jar is vertical fixed, can reduce the area of jar occupation, solid frame 9 can be fixed with equipment frame.

[0032] In an embodiment of the utility model, still include backflow pump 13, one group of output end of branch pipe 3 is connected with the output end of backflow pump 13, the output end of backflow pump 13 is connected with backflow flange 12, before cleaning, backflow pump 13 can flow back the medium in the inside of liquid level meter 1 to the original processing pool or processing jar.

[0033] In an embodiment of the utility model, one group of external connection pipe 2 is arranged above the liquid level meter 1, and the other group of external connection pipe 2 is arranged below the liquid level meter 1, since the impurities have different densities, part of the impurities in the medium exists above, and part of the impurities exists below, the upper external connection pipe 2 sprays, and the lower external connection pipe 2 slowly lifts the liquid.

[0034] Specifically, in the actual execution process, two groups of switch electromagnetic valves 5 are closed, so that the liquid level meter 1 and the connected device are in a closed communication state, then a group of electromagnetic valves of the branch pipe 3 is opened, the original medium in the liquid level meter 1 is discharged, and then the group of electromagnetic valves is closed; the pump 8 is opened respectively, the cleaning liquid is supplied to the inside of the liquid level meter 1, then the liquid level meter 1 is soaked for three to five minutes, the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is opened to discharge the liquid, and the pump is directly flushed after the reciprocation for several times; the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is kept in an open state, and the electromagnetic valve of the branch pipe 3 is closed after flushing for several minutes, and two groups of switch electromagnetic valves 5 are opened.

[0035] In conclusion, the self-cleaning magnetic liquid level meter can realize automatic operation of liquid level meter cleaning.

[0036] In the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0037] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, the skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and deform the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning magnetic level gauge, characterized in that, include: External pipe (2), the external pipe (2) consists of two sets, both sets of external pipe (2) are connected to the main pipe of the level gauge (1); Branch pipe (3), the input end of the branch pipe (3) is connected to the drain pipe (4) of the level gauge (1), and both sets of output pipes of the branch pipe (3) are equipped with solenoid valves; The number of the switching solenoid valves (5) is two sets, and the two sets of switching solenoid valves (5) are respectively connected to the two sets of pipes (6) of the level gauge (1); The cleaning fluid tank (7) includes two sets of tank bodies, and two sets of external pipes (2) are respectively connected to the output ends of the two sets of tank bodies. A pump (8) is provided between the external pipes (2) and the tank bodies.

2. The self-cleaning magnetic level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a tank fixing frame, which includes a fixed frame (9) and a frame. The frame is divided into a first frame (10) and a second frame (11). The first frame (10) is connected to the fixed frame (9), and the first frame (10) and the second frame (11) are fixed by nuts.

3. The self-cleaning magnetic level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a reflux pump (13), one of the output ends of the branch pipe (3) is connected to the output end of the reflux pump (13), and the output end of the reflux pump (13) is connected to a reflux flange (12).

4. The self-cleaning magnetic level gauge according to claim 1, characterized in that, One set of the external pipes (2) is positioned above the level gauge (1), and the other set of the external pipes (2) is positioned below the level gauge (1).