Efficient mute drainage pump system adopting photoelectric inductive switch and based on brushless motor driving

By adopting a drainage pump system driven by photoelectric sensor switches and brushless motors, the problems of high noise, short lifespan and safety hazards of traditional drainage pumps have been solved, achieving a drainage effect that is quiet, efficient and safe.

CN223739659UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30ZHEJIANG SHUANGHUA REFRIGERATION SYST CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520384067.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing drainage pumps are noisy, have short lifespans, and pose safety hazards, mainly due to the design of traditional microswitches and shaded-pole motors.

Method used

It adopts a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive. The photoelectric sensor switch is used to sense the water level and control the start and stop of the brushless motor to realize automatic drainage, avoiding high voltage drive and frequent contact of metal springs.

Benefits of technology

It achieves drainage effects with low noise, high efficiency, long life and high safety. The photoelectric sensor switch has strong anti-interference ability, fast response speed and high safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an efficient mute drainage pump system adopting a photoelectric inductive switch and based on brushless motor driving, which comprises a shell, an upper cover fixedly mounted at the top of the shell, a protective cover fixedly mounted at the upper part of the upper cover, and a water pump impeller shell fixedly mounted at the bottom of the upper cover and extending into the shell. According to the efficient mute drainage pump system adopting the photoelectric inductive switch and based on brushless motor driving, the arranged photoelectric inductive switch is used for inducting the water level in the shell, when the water level in the shell reaches a set value, the photoelectric inductive switch is switched on, a loop is formed between the power adapter and the brushless motor at the moment, and the brushless motor is driven by the power adapter. The brushless motor automatically drives the water pump impeller to rotate to drain water in the shell, the purpose of automatic drainage is achieved, the brushless motor is high in working efficiency and good in mute effect during working, and the photoelectric induction switch has the advantages of being resistant to interference, stable, long in service life, high in response speed and high in safety performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drainage pump technology, specifically to a high-efficiency, quiet drainage pump system that uses a photoelectric sensor switch and is driven by a brushless motor. Background Technology

[0002] Existing drainage pumps generally suffer from problems such as high noise levels, short lifespan, and safety hazards during operation. Traditional drainage pumps typically use microswitches and shaded-pole motors driven by (115V / 230V) AC. Shaded-pole motors are quite noisy during operation, while microswitches rely on the elasticity of metal springs. With repeated switching, the elasticity of the metal springs gradually weakens, leading to a significant reduction in lifespan. Furthermore, each switching contact generates an electric arc, further increasing safety risks.

[0003] Traditional drainage pumps operate by directly controlling a high-voltage (115V / 230V) shaded-pole motor via a microswitch. The motor's start and stop are controlled based on changes in the water level in the tank, thus achieving water level detection and pumping functions. However, due to frequent water level changes, the microswitch needs to operate repeatedly. After long-term compression and stretching, the metal spring gradually loses its elasticity, leading to a shortened switch lifespan. Furthermore, the electric arc generated at the moment of switch contact not only affects the switch's reliability but also poses a significant safety hazard.

[0004] In summary, the design of traditional drainage pumps has obvious defects in terms of high-voltage drive, frequent switching operation, and metal spring life, and urgently needs to be improved to enhance the reliability, safety and service life of the products.

[0005] To address this, a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system based on photoelectric sensor switches and a brushless motor drive is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art by providing a high-efficiency, quiet drainage pump system that uses a photoelectric sensor switch and is driven by a brushless motor.

[0007] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0008] A high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system employing a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive includes: a housing, a top cover fixedly mounted on the top of the housing, and a protective cover fixedly mounted on the upper part of the top cover, wherein:

[0009] A water pump impeller housing extending into the outer casing is fixedly installed at the bottom of the top cover. A brushless motor is fixedly installed at the top of the top cover and inside the protective cover. A water pump impeller is rotatably installed inside the water pump impeller housing. The output shaft of the brushless motor extends into the water pump impeller housing and is fixedly connected to the water pump impeller. The water pump impeller housing has a water inlet hole communicating with the inside of the outer casing, and a water outlet hole of the water pump impeller housing is connected to a water outlet connector. Several water inlets communicating with the inside of the outer casing are opened on the top cover. A photoelectric sensor switch extending into the outer casing is fixedly installed at the bottom of the top cover. A power adapter is fixedly installed inside the protective cover. The power adapter is connected in series with the brushless motor. The photoelectric sensor switch is connected in series between the power adapter and the brushless motor.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the protective cover has a slot, and a locking block is fixedly installed on the outside of the water outlet connector. The locking block passes through the slot and can be locked at the bottom of the protective cover by rotation. When the locking block is locked at the bottom of the protective cover, the water outlet connector is in close communication with the water outlet hole of the water pump impeller housing.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the power cord on the power adapter extends to the outside of the protective cover.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a filter cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of each water inlet, and the filter cylinder is located inside the outer shell.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a filter fence is fixedly installed inside the outer shell at a position corresponding to the periphery of the filter cylinder.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a status display panel is fixedly installed on the upper part of the protective cover, and a status indicator light is installed on the status display panel.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing ear is fixedly installed on one side edge of the upper cover, and the fixing ear has a fixing hole.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the outer shell has several positioning grooves.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This utility model provides a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive. The photoelectric sensor switch is used to sense the water level inside the casing. When the water level inside the casing reaches a set value, the photoelectric sensor switch is activated. At this time, a circuit is formed between the power adapter and the brushless motor. The brushless motor automatically drives the water pump impeller to rotate and discharge the water inside the casing, thus achieving automatic drainage. The brushless motor has high working efficiency and good noise reduction. The photoelectric sensor switch has the advantages of anti-interference, stability, long life, fast response speed, and high safety performance. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for embodiments of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for embodiments of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0022] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a high-efficiency, quiet drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of a high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, provided for an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0026] In the attached image:

[0027] 1. Outer shell; 2. Top cover; 3. Protective cover; 4. Status display panel; 5. Fixing lug; 6. Water inlet; 7. Water outlet connector; 8. Power cord; 9. Water pump impeller housing; 10. Photoelectric sensor switch; 11. Filter enclosure; 12. Power adapter; 13. Locking block; 14. Locking slot; 15. Brushless motor; 16. Filter cartridge; 17. Water pump impeller; 18. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual images. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0030] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example

[0033] The high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system provided in this embodiment employs a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes an outer shell 1, a top cover 2 fixedly installed on the top of the outer shell 1, and a protective cover 3 fixedly installed on the upper part of the top cover 2.

[0034] The upper cover 2 has a water pump impeller housing 9 fixedly installed at its bottom, extending into the outer shell 1. A brushless motor 15 is fixedly installed at the upper part of the upper cover 2 and inside the protective cover 3. A water pump impeller 17 is rotatably installed inside the water pump impeller housing 9. The output shaft of the brushless motor 15 extends into the water pump impeller housing 9 and is fixedly connected to the water pump impeller 17. The water pump impeller housing 9 has a water inlet hole that communicates with the inside of the outer shell 1, and a water outlet connector 7 is installed in the water outlet hole of the water pump impeller housing 9. The upper cover 2 has several water inlets 6 that communicate with the inside of the outer shell 1. A photoelectric sensor switch 10 extending into the outer shell 1 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the upper cover 2. A power adapter 12 is fixedly installed inside the protective cover 3. The power adapter 12 is connected in series with the brushless motor 15, and the photoelectric sensor switch 10 is connected in series between the power adapter 12 and the brushless motor 15.

[0035] The photoelectric sensor switch 10 configured according to the above scheme is used to sense the water level inside the housing 1. When the water level inside the housing 1 reaches the set value, the photoelectric sensor switch 10 is turned on. At this time, a circuit is formed between the power adapter 12 and the brushless motor 15. The brushless motor 15 automatically starts and drives the water pump impeller 17 to rotate and discharge the water inside the housing 1, thus achieving the purpose of automatic drainage. The brushless motor 15 has high working efficiency and good noise reduction effect when working. The photoelectric sensor switch 10 has the advantages of anti-interference, stability, long life, fast response speed and high safety performance.

[0036] Among them, the photoelectric sensor switch 10 can be a waterproof photoelectric switch of model PSS2-D / P, which is designed for waterproof scenarios and is suitable for the humid environment of drainage pumps. It features high sensitivity and fast response (suitable for dynamic water level detection).

[0037] To facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the water outlet connector 7, a slot 14 is provided on the protective cover 3. At the same time, a locking block 13 is fixedly installed on the outside of the water outlet connector 7. The locking block 13 can be inserted through the slot 14 and locked into the bottom of the protective cover 3 by rotation. When the locking block 13 is locked into the bottom of the protective cover 3, the water outlet connector 7 is tightly connected to the water outlet hole of the water pump impeller housing 9.

[0038] For easy power connection, the power cord 8 on the power adapter 12 extends to the outside of the protective cover 3.

[0039] Among them, the power adapter 12 can be a step-down transformer that converts high voltage to low voltage (24V) (115V / 230V).

[0040] To prevent larger impurities from entering the housing 1 and causing blockage of the water pump impeller housing 9, filter cylinders 16 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the inlet 6. The filter cylinders 16 are located inside the housing 1. To further prevent larger impurities from entering the housing 1, filter railings 11 are also fixedly installed inside the housing 1 at the positions corresponding to the outer periphery of the filter cylinders 16.

[0041] To display the working status, a status display panel 4 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the protective cover 3. Status indicator lights are installed on the status display panel 4 and are connected in series between the power adapter 12 and the photoelectric sensor switch 10.

[0042] To facilitate the installation of this high-efficiency silent drainage pump system, a fixing lug 5 is fixedly installed on one side edge of the upper cover 2, and the fixing lug 5 has a fixing hole.

[0043] To ensure that the efficient and silent drainage pump system can be quickly and accurately positioned during installation, several positioning grooves 18 are provided on the bottom of the housing 1.

[0044] In summary, the high-efficiency, silent drainage pump system using a photoelectric sensor switch and a brushless motor drive provided in this embodiment has the following advantages:

[0045] The photoelectric sensor switch 10 is used to sense the water level inside the housing 1. When the water level inside the housing 1 reaches the set value, the photoelectric sensor switch 10 is turned on. At this time, a circuit is formed between the power adapter 12 and the brushless motor 15. The brushless motor 15 automatically starts and drives the water pump impeller 17 to rotate and discharge the water inside the housing 1, thus achieving the purpose of automatic drainage. The brushless motor 15 has high working efficiency and good noise reduction. The photoelectric sensor switch 10 has the advantages of anti-interference, stability, long life, fast response speed and high safety performance.

[0046] When in use, connect the end of the power cord 8 away from the power adapter 12 to the mains power or other power source. When water enters the housing 1 through the inlet 6 and reaches the set liquid level, the photoelectric sensor switch 10 is turned on. At this time, a circuit is formed between the power adapter 12 and the brushless motor 15. The brushless motor 15 automatically drives the water pump impeller 17 to rotate and discharge the water in the housing 1, thus achieving the purpose of automatic drainage.

[0047] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A high efficiency silent drainage pump system employing photoelectric sensing switch and based on brushless motor drive, characterized by, Include: The top of the shell (1) is fixedly installed with an upper cover (2), the upper part of the upper cover (2) is fixedly installed with a protective cover (3), wherein: The bottom of the upper cover (2) is fixedly installed with a water pump impeller shell (9) extending into the inside of the shell (1), the upper part of the upper cover (2) and inside the protective cover (3) is fixedly installed with a brushless motor (15), the inside of the water pump impeller shell (9) is rotatably installed with a water pump impeller (17), the output shaft of the brushless motor (15) extends into the inside of the water pump impeller shell (9) and is fixedly connected with the water pump impeller (17), the water pump impeller shell (9) has a water inlet hole communicating with the inside of the shell (1), and the water outlet hole of the water pump impeller shell (9) is communicatively installed with a water outlet connector (7), a plurality of water inlets (6) are formed in the upper cover (2) and communicate with the inside of the shell (1), the bottom of the upper cover (2) is fixedly installed with a photoelectric induction switch (10) extending into the inside of the shell (1), the inside of the protective cover (3) is fixedly installed with a power adapter (12), the power adapter (12) is connected in series with the brushless motor (15), and the photoelectric induction switch (10) is connected in series between the power adapter (12) and the brushless motor (15).

2. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, A bayonet (14) is formed in the protective cover (3), a clamping block (13) is fixedly installed on the outside of the water outlet connector (7), the clamping block (13) can be clamped on the bottom of the protective cover (3) by rotating through the bayonet (14), and the water outlet connector (7) is in close communication with the water outlet hole of the water pump impeller shell (9) when the clamping block (13) is clamped on the bottom of the protective cover (3).

3. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, The power cord (8) on the power adapter (12) penetrates to the outside of the protective cover (3).

4. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, The bottom of each water inlet (6) is fixedly installed with a filter cartridge (16), and the filter cartridge (16) is located in the inside of the shell (1).

5. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, The inside of the shell (1) is fixedly installed with a filter fence (11) at a position corresponding to the periphery of the filter cartridge (16).

6. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, The upper part of the protective cover (3) is fixedly installed with a state display panel (4), and the state display panel (4) is installed with a state indicating lamp.

7. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on the application, characterized in that, The side edge of the upper cover (2) is fixedly installed with a fixed lug (5), and the fixed lug (5) has a fixed hole.

8. The high efficient and silent drainage pump system with photoelectric sensing switch and brushless motor drive based on any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The bottom of the shell (1) has a plurality of positioning grooves (18).