Multi-channel algae settling and concentrating device

Abstract

The utility model provides a multi-channel algae settling and concentrating device which is characterized by comprising a control device, a siphon mechanism, a standing and settling mechanism and a placing mechanism, the standing settling mechanism comprises a settling standing barrel, a liquid collecting pipe arranged at the lower end of the settling standing barrel, and an opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing states of the liquid collecting pipe; the siphon mechanism comprises a support, a siphon assembly, a first branch pipeline, a second branch pipeline and a discharge pipe, one end of the siphon assembly is a liquid suction end, a height adjusting mechanism used for adjusting the height of the liquid suction end is arranged on the support, and the other end of the siphon assembly is simultaneously connected with one end of the first branch pipeline and one end of the second branch pipeline. And the other ends of the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline are simultaneously connected with a discharge pipe. According to the utility model, the height of the liquid suction end of the siphon assembly can be adjusted through the height adjusting mechanism, so that the liquid level height of the concentrated liquid in the settling and standing barrel is adjusted, namely the volume of the residual concentrated liquid is adjusted, and the concentration ratio is accurately adjusted.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of concentration devices, in particular to a kind of multi-channel algal sedimentation concentration device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Algae in water body is the food source of many aquatic animals, and can also carry out photosynthesis to release oxygen. But too much algae can cause a series of problems. Therefore, in the field of water environment protection, etc., the algae in water body needs to be quantitatively observed. The traditional quantitative observation of algae in water generally needs to put the water sample into a plastic bottle, then add lugol reagent, shake it up, and then take it back to the laboratory, and then carry out sedimentation concentration in a cylindrical separatory funnel. After sedimentation, the supernatant in the water sample is siphoned out by a small glass tube, and the concentrated algae sample is left over, which is sealed and stored in a small square bottle.

[0003] When concentrating and precipitating, the supernatant needs to be manually sucked out, and when there is too much algae water sample, a large amount of time is needed to remove the supernatant, and manually sucking out the supernatant will make it difficult to control the volume of the concentrated algae sample, which is time-consuming and laborious. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at solving the deficiency in prior art, and provides a kind of multi-channel algal sedimentation concentration device.

[0005] The utility model aims at solving the deficiency in prior art, and provides a kind of multi-channel algal sedimentation concentration device.

[0006] As a preferred, the siphon mechanism further includes a first sub-pipe, a second sub-pipe, and a discharge pipe. One end of the siphon assembly is a liquid suction end, which extends into the sedimentation barrel. The other end of the siphon assembly is connected to one end of the first sub-pipe and the second sub-pipe. The other end of the first sub-pipe and the second sub-pipe is connected to the discharge pipe.

[0007] As a preferred, the siphon assembly includes a first siphon pipe and a second siphon pipe. One end of the first siphon pipe is a liquid suction end. A siphon connecting part is arranged between the other end of the first siphon pipe and one end of the second siphon pipe. A sealing ring is arranged in the siphon connecting part. One end of the second siphon pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the siphon connecting part. The end of the first siphon pipe is inserted into the siphon connecting part. The first siphon pipe is driven to move up and down by the height adjusting mechanism.

[0008] As preferred, the height adjusting mechanism comprises a fixing block, an adjusting screw rod, a guide rod and a siphon support block, the fixing block is arranged on the support, the siphon support block is arranged above the fixing block and connected with the first siphon, the adjusting screw rod is threadedly connected with the fixing block, and the upper end of the adjusting screw rod is connected with the bottom of the siphon support block; the upper end of the guide rod is connected with the siphon support block, the fixing block is provided with a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod, and the guide rod passes through the guide hole; and a spring is arranged between the lower end of the guide rod and the fixing block.

[0009] As preferred, the height adjusting mechanism comprises a linear module, the linear module is provided with a connecting support, and the first siphon is connected with the connecting support, and the first siphon is driven to move up and down by the linear module.

[0010] As preferred, the siphon mechanism further comprises a cleaning water inlet pipe, a cleaning valve, a cleaning outlet pipe and a cleaning pump, the cleaning valve is arranged between the cleaning water inlet pipe and the cleaning outlet pipe, the cleaning outlet pipe is provided with a cleaning nozzle at an end away from the cleaning valve, and the cleaning nozzle is arranged at the upper end of the settling barrel; the end of the cleaning water inlet pipe away from the cleaning valve is connected with the liquid outlet of the cleaning pump, and the liquid inlet of the cleaning pump is connected with a cleaning liquid bottle.

[0011] As preferred, the cleaning outlet pipe is provided with a pipeline liquid level sensor.

[0012] As preferred, the opening and closing device is a pinch valve.

[0013] As preferred, the settling mechanism further comprises a fixing seat, and the settling barrel is arranged on the fixing seat.

[0014] As preferred, the device further comprises a main shell and a secondary shell, the siphon mechanism, the settling mechanism and the placing mechanism are arranged in the main shell, and the control device is arranged on the secondary shell.

[0015] As preferred, the placing mechanism comprises a weighing sensor arranged below the settling barrel, and the weighing sensor is provided with a centrifugal tube placing rack for placing the centrifugal tube.

[0016] As preferred, the siphon driving mechanism comprises a siphon pump arranged on the first branch pipeline and a siphon valve arranged on the second branch pipeline.

[0017] The device has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1、The height of the liquid suction end of the siphon assembly can be adjusted by the height adjusting mechanism, so that the liquid level height of the concentrated liquid in the settling barrel is adjusted, the volume of the residual concentrated liquid is adjusted, and the concentration ratio is accurately adjusted.

[0019] 2. The utility model discloses a centrifugal tube in the concentrated liquid is weighed to concentrated liquid weight can be recorded to the liquid after. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is the front structure schematic drawing of the utility model embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic drawing of one direction of siphon mechanism in the utility model embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic drawing of another direction of siphon mechanism in the utility model embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 4 It is the section view of siphon connecting part in the utility model embodiment 1.

[0024] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic drawing of static sedimentation mechanism in the utility model embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic drawing of placing mechanism in the utility model embodiment 1.

[0026] Figure 7 It is the back structure schematic drawing of the utility model embodiment 1.

[0027] Figure 8 It is the siphon principle schematic drawing of the utility model embodiment 1.

[0028] Figure 9 It is the structure schematic drawing of height adjusting mechanism in the utility model embodiment 2.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Siphon mechanism; 1-1. First siphon tube; 1-2. Siphon connection component; 1-3. Second siphon tube; 1-4. Siphon tube support block; 1-5. Fixing block; 1-6. Adjusting screw; 1-7. Guide rod; 1-8. Cleaning inlet pipe; 1-9. Cleaning valve; 1-10. Cleaning outlet pipe; 1-11. Cleaning nozzle; 1-12. Pipeline level sensor; 1-13. Bracket; 1-14. Spring; 1-15. Sealing ring; 1-16. Siphon valve; 1-17. Siphon pump; 1-18. Cleaning pump; 1-19. First tee pipe connector. 1-20. Second tee pipe connector; 1-21. First branch pipe; 1-22. Second branch pipe; 1-23. Discharge pipe; 1-24. Linear module; 1-25. Quick-release connector; 1-26. Connecting bracket; 2. Static settling mechanism; 2-1. Fixed base; 2-2. Settling and settling tank; 2-3. Connector; 2-4. Liquid collection pipe; 2-5. Pinch valve; 3. Placement mechanism; 3-1. Weighing support plate; 3-2. Weighing sensor; 3-3. Centrifuge tube placement rack; 4. Main outer shell; 5. Centrifuge tube; 6. Secondary outer shell; 7. Cleaning liquid bottle; 8. Control device. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a multi-channel algae sedimentation and concentration device includes a control device 8, a siphon mechanism 1, a settling mechanism 2, and a placement mechanism 3. The settling mechanism 2 includes a settling tank 2-2, a collection pipe 2-4 located at the lower end of the settling tank 2-2, and an opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing state of the collection pipe 2-4. The placement mechanism is used to place centrifuge tubes 5. The siphon mechanism 1 includes a support 1-13, a siphon tube assembly, a first branch pipe 1-21, a second branch pipe 1-22, and a discharge... The outlet pipe 1-23 has a siphon tube assembly. One end of the siphon tube assembly is the liquid suction end, which extends into the sedimentation tank 2-2. The support 1-13 is equipped with a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the liquid suction end. The other end of the siphon tube assembly is connected to one end of the first branch pipe 1-21 and the second branch pipe 1-22. The other ends of the first branch pipe 1-21 and the second branch pipe 1-22 are connected to the outlet pipe 1-23. It also includes a siphon drive mechanism for sucking liquid out of the second siphon tube.

[0033] The siphon driving mechanism comprises a siphon pump 1-17 arranged on the first sub-pipeline 1-21 and a siphon valve 1-16 arranged on the second sub-pipeline 1-22.

[0034] The use method of the utility model is as follows: when the water sample sampling is completed, the algal water sample in the sampling bucket is added into the settling and standing barrel 2-2, the centrifugal tube 5 is inserted on the centrifugal tube placing rack 3-3, the height of the liquid suction end of the siphon pipe assembly is adjusted through the height adjusting mechanism, and then the depth of the liquid suction end inserted into the water sample is adjusted; the height of the liquid suction end is adjusted to the scale of the required concentrated liquid volume, so as to adjust the volume of the remaining concentrated liquid, and the concentration ratio adjustment is realized; then the water sample is settled, after a certain time, the supernatant of the water sample is sucked through the siphon pipe assembly, and the specific operation is as follows: first, the siphon pump 1-17 is opened, and the siphon valve 1-16 is closed, under the action of the siphon pump 1-17, the upper clear liquid flows along the siphon pipe assembly, the first sub-pipeline 1-21 and the discharge pipe 1-23, when the upper clear liquid is discharged from the lower end of the discharge pipe 1-23, the siphon pump 1-17 is immediately closed, and the siphon valve 1-16 is opened, so that the upper clear liquid is discharged along the siphon pipe assembly, the second sub-pipeline 1-22 and the discharge pipe 1-23, the siphon is established, the upper clear liquid is discharged through the siphon effect, and the liquid level in the settling and standing barrel 2-2 is lowered to the height of the liquid suction end; after the liquid concentration is completed, the lower concentrated liquid rich in algae is left in the settling and standing barrel 2-2, then the opening and closing device on the liquid collecting pipe 2-4 is opened, and the lower concentrated liquid is discharged through the liquid collecting pipe 2-4 and flows into the centrifugal tube 5 below.

[0035] The placing mechanism 3 comprises a weighing sensor 3-2 correspondingly arranged below the settling and standing barrel 2-2, and the weighing sensor 3-2 is provided with a centrifugal tube placing rack 3-3 for placing the centrifugal tube 5. The weight of the centrifugal tube 5 is detected in real time through the weighing sensor 3-2, and when the weighing sensor 3-2 detects that the weight of the centrifugal tube 5 no longer changes, it indicates that the concentrated liquid has been discharged into the centrifugal tube 5. The weight of the concentrated liquid in the centrifugal tube 5 can be known through the weighing detection of the centrifugal tube 5 by the weighing sensor 3-2.

[0036] In addition, the centrifugal tube 5 is provided with a scale, and the amount of the concentrated liquid in the centrifugal tube 5 can also be known through the scale.

[0037] The lower end of the discharge pipe 1-23 is lower than the height of the liquid suction end, so as to ensure the realization of the siphon function. The settling and standing barrel 2-2 and the liquid collecting pipe 2-4 are connected through the joint 2-3, and the weighing sensor 3-2 is arranged on the weighing support plate 3-1. In the embodiment, the siphon valve 1-16 is an electromagnetic valve, and the siphon pump 1-17 is a peristaltic pump. The siphon valve 1-16 and the siphon pump 1-17 are electrically connected with the control device 8, and the operation of the siphon valve 1-16 and the siphon pump 1-17 is controlled by the control device 8.

[0038] The other end of the siphon assembly is connected to one end of a first branch pipe 1-21 and a second branch pipe 1-22 through a first tee joint 1-19, and the other end of the first branch pipe 1-21 and the second branch pipe 1-22 is connected to a discharge pipe 1-23 through a second tee joint 1-20.

[0039] The control system can be connected with a mobile phone app of the user, and the user can control through the mobile phone app. When the weight sensor 3-2 detects that the weight of the centrifugal tube 5 no longer changes, the control system can send a reminder signal to the mobile phone app of the user, prompting the user that the concentration and precipitation process has been completed.

[0040] In the utility model, the height of the liquid suction end of the siphon assembly can be adjusted through the height adjusting mechanism, so that the liquid level height of the liquid after concentration in the settling and standing barrel 2-2 is adjusted, that is, the volume of the remaining concentrated liquid is adjusted, and the concentration ratio is accurately adjusted. And the utility model can record the weight of the concentrated liquid through the weighing sensor 3-2.

[0041] Specifically, the siphon assembly comprises a first siphon pipe 1-1 and a second siphon pipe 1-3, one end of the first siphon pipe 1-1 is a liquid suction end, and a siphon connecting part 1-2 is arranged between the other end of the first siphon pipe 1-1 and one end of the second siphon pipe 1-3; the siphon connecting part 1-2 is in a cylindrical shape, a sealing ring 1-15 is arranged in the siphon connecting part 1-2, one end of the second siphon pipe 1-3 is fixedly connected with one end of the siphon connecting part 1-2, and the end of the first siphon pipe 1-1 is inserted into the siphon connecting part 1-2; the height adjusting mechanism is connected with the first siphon pipe 1-1 and drives the first siphon pipe 1-1 to move up and down. Wherein, the second siphon pipe 1-3 is fixedly connected with the support 1-13, and the second siphon pipe 1-3 remains stationary as a whole; after the end of the first siphon pipe 1-1 is inserted into the siphon connecting part 1-2 and sealingly cooperates with the sealing ring 1-15, when the height adjusting mechanism drives the first siphon pipe 1-1 to move up and down, the end of the first siphon pipe 1-1 can move up and down in the siphon connecting part 1-2; the sealing ring 1-15 can keep the first siphon pipe 1-1 and the siphon connecting part 1-2 in sealing connection at all times.

[0042] The height adjusting mechanism comprises a fixed block 1-5, an adjusting screw rod 1-6, a guide rod 1-7 and a siphon supporting block 1-4. The fixed block 1-5 is arranged on the support 1-13. The siphon supporting block 1-4 is arranged above the fixed block 1-5 and connected with the first siphon 1-1. The adjusting screw rod 1-6 is threadedly connected with the fixed block 1-5. The upper end of the adjusting screw rod 1-6 is connected with the bottom of the siphon supporting block 1-4. The upper end of the guide rod 1-7 is connected with the siphon supporting block 1-4. The fixed block 1-5 is provided with a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod 1-7. The guide rod 1-7 passes through the guide hole. The lower end of the guide rod 1-7 is provided with a spring 1-14. The adjusting screw rod 1-6 is rotated to move up and down. The siphon supporting block 1-4 is driven to move by the pushing of the adjusting screw rod 1-6. The height of the first siphon 1-1 is adjusted. The movement of the siphon supporting block 1-4 is guided by the cooperation between the guide rod 1-7 and the guide hole. The spring 1-14 arranged between the guide rod 1-7 and the fixed block 1-5 can exert a certain pulling force on the siphon supporting block 1-4, so that the siphon supporting block 1-4 is in close contact with the upper end of the adjusting screw rod 1-6.

[0043] Further, the siphon mechanism 1 further comprises a cleaning water inlet pipe 1-8, a cleaning valve 1-9, a cleaning outlet pipe 1-10 and a cleaning pump 1-18. The cleaning valve 1-9 is arranged between the cleaning water inlet pipe 1-8 and the cleaning outlet pipe 1-10. The cleaning outlet pipe 1-10 is provided with a cleaning nozzle 1-11 at the end away from the cleaning valve 1-9. The cleaning nozzle 1-11 is arranged at the upper end of the settling and standing barrel 2-2. The end of the cleaning water inlet pipe 1-8 away from the cleaning valve 1-9 is connected with the outlet of the cleaning pump 1-18. The inlet of the cleaning pump 1-18 is connected with the cleaning liquid bottle 7. In the embodiment, the cleaning pump 1-18 is a peristaltic pump. The cleaning valve 1-9 is an electromagnetic valve. The cleaning pump 1-18 and the cleaning valve 1-9 are electrically connected with the control device 8. The operation of the cleaning pump 1-18 and the cleaning valve 1-9 is controlled by the control device 8. When the weight sensor 3-2 detects that the weight of the centrifugal tube 5 no longer changes, the cleaning pump 1-18 and the cleaning valve 1-9 are opened. The cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid bottle 7 will flow to the cleaning nozzle 1-11 through the cleaning water inlet pipe 1-8 and the cleaning outlet pipe 1-10 under the action of the cleaning pump 1-18. The cleaning liquid is sprayed in the form of umbrella-shaped water mist. The cleaning liquid sprays on the inner wall of the settling and standing barrel 2-2. The algae attached to the inner wall is washed away by the cleaning liquid. The washed algae flows into the centrifugal tube 5 below. During the washing process, the flow and washing time of the cleaning liquid are controlled by the cleaning pump 1-18 to control the total amount of the washing liquid. During the washing process, the total amount of the washing liquid should be controlled within a certain range to avoid that the washing liquid is too large to dilute the concentrated liquid in the centrifugal tube 5.

[0044] The cleaning outlet pipe 1-10 is provided with a pipeline liquid level sensor 1-12.

[0045] In the embodiment, the opening and closing device is a pinch valve 2-5.

[0046] The static settling mechanism 2 further comprises a fixing seat 2-1, and the settling static barrel 2-2 is arranged on the fixing seat 2-1.

[0047] The utility model further includes a main shell 4, a vice shell 6, the siphon mechanism 1, the static settling mechanism 2, the placing mechanism 3 are all arranged in the main shell 4, and the control device 8 is arranged on the vice shell 6.

[0048] The centrifugal tube 5 used in the embodiment has a conical bottom structure, and can also have a flat bottom structure.

[0049] In the utility model, multiple siphon mechanisms 1 can be used to simultaneously perform siphon concentration on the liquid in multiple settling static barrels 2-2, so that multi-channel siphon concentration operation is realized.

[0050] Embodiment 2:

[0051] As shown in Figure 9 The height adjusting mechanism comprises a linear module 1-24, the linear module 1-24 is arranged on the support 1-13, the linear module 1-24 is provided with a connecting support 1-26, the first siphon pipe 1-1 is connected with the connecting support 1-26, and the first siphon pipe is driven to move up and down by the linear module 1-24. The linear module is connected with a control system, the operation of the linear module is controlled through the control system, so that the automatic adjustment of the height of the first siphon pipe 1-1 is realized, and the trouble of manual adjustment is saved. The first siphon pipe 1-1 has a two-segment structure, and the two-segment pipe bodies are connected through a quick release connector 1-25.

[0052] The remaining structures of embodiment 2 are the same as those of embodiment 1.

[0053] The utility model is not limited to the above best embodiment, and anyone can derive other various forms of products under the inspiration of the utility model, but regardless of any change in shape or structure, any technical solution with the same or similar technical solution as the present application falls within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-pass algal settling concentration apparatus, characterized by, It includes a control device, a siphon mechanism, a settling mechanism, and a placement mechanism; the settling mechanism includes a settling tank, a collection pipe located at the lower end of the settling tank, and an opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing state of the collection pipe; the placement mechanism is used to place centrifuge tubes; the siphon mechanism includes a support, a siphon tube assembly, and a siphon drive mechanism for drawing liquid out of the siphon tube, and the support is provided with a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the liquid suction end.

2. A multi-pass algal settling concentration device according to claim 1, wherein, The siphon mechanism also includes a first branch pipe, a second branch pipe, and a discharge pipe. One end of the siphon pipe assembly is the liquid suction end, which extends into the sedimentation tank. The other end of the siphon pipe assembly is connected to one end of the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe, and the other ends of the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe are connected to the discharge pipe.

3. A multi-pass algal settling concentration device according to claim 1, wherein, The siphon assembly includes a first siphon and a second siphon. One end of the first siphon is a liquid-absorbing end, and a siphon connection component is provided between the other end of the first siphon and one end of the second siphon. A sealing ring is provided inside the siphon connection component. One end of the second siphon is fixedly connected to one end of the siphon connection component, and the end of the first siphon is inserted into the siphon connection component. The first siphon moves up and down through a height adjustment mechanism.

4. A multi-pass algal settling concentration apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The height adjustment mechanism includes a fixed block, an adjusting screw, a guide rod, and a siphon tube support block. The fixed block is mounted on a bracket, and the siphon tube support block is located above the fixed block and connected to the first siphon tube. The adjusting screw is threaded onto the fixed block, and its upper end is connected to the bottom of the siphon tube support block. The upper end of the guide rod is connected to the siphon tube support block, and the fixed block has a guide hole corresponding to the guide rod, through which the guide rod passes. A spring is provided between the lower end of the guide rod and the fixed block.

5. A multi-pass algal settling concentration apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The height adjustment mechanism includes a linear module with a connecting bracket. The first siphon tube is connected to the connecting bracket, and the linear module drives the first siphon tube to move up and down.

6. A multi-pass algal settling concentration apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The siphon mechanism also includes a cleaning inlet pipe, a cleaning valve, a cleaning outlet pipe, and a cleaning pump. A cleaning valve is provided between the cleaning inlet pipe and the cleaning outlet pipe. A cleaning nozzle is provided at the end of the cleaning outlet pipe away from the cleaning valve, and the cleaning nozzle is located at the upper end of the settling tank. The end of the cleaning inlet pipe away from the cleaning valve is connected to the outlet of the cleaning pump, and the inlet of the cleaning pump is connected to the cleaning liquid bottle.

7. A multi-pass algal sedimentation concentration device according to claim 6, wherein, The cleaning outlet pipe is equipped with a pipe level sensor.

8. The multi-lane algal sedimentation concentration device of claim 1, wherein, The opening and closing device is a pinch valve.

9. The multi-lane algal sedimentation concentration device of claim 1, wherein, The static settling mechanism also includes a fixed base, on which the settling and settling bucket is mounted.

10. The multi-lane algal sedimentation concentration device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a main shell and a secondary shell. The siphon mechanism, the static settling mechanism, and the placement mechanism are all located inside the main shell, while the control device is located on the secondary shell.

11. The multi-lane algal sedimentation concentration device of claim 1, wherein, The placement mechanism includes a weighing sensor correspondingly installed below the sedimentation tank, and a centrifuge tube placement rack for placing centrifuge tubes on the weighing sensor.

12. The multi-lane algal sedimentation concentration device of claim 1, wherein, The siphon drive mechanism includes a siphon pump installed on the first branch line and a siphon valve installed on the second branch line.

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