Manual cleaning type air compressor

By designing horizontal and vertical guide rails on the air compressor in conjunction with cleaning nozzles, the radiator can be cleaned without disassembly. This solves the problems of complex disassembly and assembly and low cleaning efficiency caused by dust accumulation on the air compressor radiator, thus improving cleaning efficiency and equipment stability.

CN223832956UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27QIHE COUNTY CHENKAI MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520154052.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

After prolonged use, dust accumulates on the radiator of existing air compressors, affecting heat exchange performance and causing problems such as complicated disassembly and assembly, high labor intensity, and low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

The design of a manually cleanable air compressor utilizes horizontal and vertical guide rails installed on the top of the casing, combined with cleaning nozzles and a water collection drawer, to achieve cleaning of the radiator without disassembly. The combined use of fan airflow and cleaning nozzles enables comprehensive cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies cleaning operations, reduces labor intensity, improves cleaning and heat dissipation efficiency, extends equipment life, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

According to the manual cleaning type air compressor, a movable cleaning spray head is installed at the top of a machine box through a transverse moving guide rail and a longitudinal moving guide rail, the moving track of the cleaning spray head covers the top position of a heat dissipation box, a detachable water collecting drawer is further arranged in an inserting groove of an air box in the air compressor, and after the water collecting drawer is installed, the water collecting drawer can be used for cleaning the air box. According to the air compressor, the cleaning spray head can clean the heat dissipation box in the case, a user can clean the heat dissipation box without disassembling the heat dissipation box by designing the cleaning system capable of being manually operated, the maintenance and cleaning process of the air compressor is greatly simplified, and time and labor cost are saved. By means of the design that a transverse moving guide rail and a longitudinal moving guide rail are matched with a cleaning nozzle, the surface of the heat dissipation box can be comprehensively and accurately cleaned, the heat dissipation efficiency and the operation stability of the air compressor are effectively improved, dust and impurities on the heat dissipation box are regularly cleaned, the equipment failure risk caused by overheating is reduced, the service life of the air compressor is prolonged, and the service life of the air compressor is prolonged. And the maintenance cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air compressor equipment technology, specifically a manually cleanable air compressor. Background Technology

[0002] An air compressor is a machine that compresses gas to increase its pressure or transports gas. It is also called an air compressor and is widely used in electronics, automobiles, steel, plastics, molds, hardware, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and other fields. In order to prevent overheating during operation, a radiator is installed inside the device to exchange heat and cool the oil. Air compressors are prone to accumulating dust during operation. After long-term use, the accumulation of dust on the radiator will affect its heat exchange performance. Generally, the radiator needs to be removed from the device for cleaning and then reinstalled on the air compressor. The whole disassembly and assembly operation is relatively complicated and takes a long time. At the same time, the manual labor intensity is high and the cleaning efficiency is not high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a manually cleanable air compressor that can clean the dust on the radiator without disassembling it, simplifying the cleaning operation, reducing labor intensity, and solving the problems in the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a manually operated cleaning air compressor, including a casing, in which an air compressor pump, an oil-water separator, and a heat exchanger are installed. A compressed air pipeline connects the air compressor pump and the oil-water separator; a heat exchange oil inlet pipeline connects the oil-water separator and the heat exchanger; and a heat exchange oil return pipeline connects the heat exchanger and the air compressor pump. An exhaust pipeline is also installed on the oil-water separator. The air compressor pump can pass the compressed gas through the compressed air pipeline into the oil-water separator for oil-water separation. The oil separated by the oil-water separator, with a higher temperature, enters the heat exchanger through the heat exchange oil inlet pipeline for heat exchange. The cooled oil flows back to the air compressor pump through the heat exchange oil return pipeline. The upper part of the heat sink is equipped with a bracket that mates with the heat sink. A blower box is installed on the lower side of the bracket, and a fan that blows air into the heat sink is installed at the bottom of the blower box. A removable mesh cover is installed on the chassis above the heat sink. A horizontal guide rail is installed on the top of the chassis, located on both sides of the length of the mesh cover. A movable slide plate is installed on the horizontal guide rail on both sides. The bottom of the slide plate is equipped with a horizontal slider that mates with the horizontal guide rail. A longitudinal guide rail is also installed on the slide plate, and a longitudinal slider is installed on the longitudinal guide rail. A downward-facing cleaning nozzle is installed on the longitudinal slider. The water outlet direction of the cleaning nozzle is perpendicular to the heat sink. A slot is also provided at the position of the blower box between the fan and the heat sink, and a removable water collection drawer is installed in the slot. The inner wall of the water collection drawer is equipped with several rows of inclined baffles. The baffles on adjacent inner walls are arranged in a staggered pattern, one higher than the other, to mutually shield each other. Several anti-splash mechanisms are installed on the bottom plate of the water collection drawer. Each anti-splash mechanism includes a vertical plate, with anti-splash folds on both sides of the top of the vertical plate. Each anti-splash fold is inclined downwards, with an angle of 60-120 degrees between two sets of anti-splash folds. A hollow handle is installed on the outer side plate of the water collection drawer, communicating with the inner cavity of the drawer. The handle is located at the bottom of the drawer. The width of the water collection drawer is less than the width of the chassis, but the sum of the widths of the drawer and the handle is greater than the width of the chassis. A water inlet pipe is installed on the cleaning nozzle. A cleaning water tank is installed on one side of the chassis, containing a water pump. The water pump's outlet is connected to the water inlet pipe via a cleaning pipeline. Both ends of the transverse guide rail are provided with first limiting blocks, and the slide can reciprocate between the first limiting blocks at both ends. Both ends of the longitudinal guide rail are provided with second limiting blocks, and the cleaning nozzle can reciprocate between the second limiting blocks at both ends.

[0005] The positive effects of this utility model are as follows: The manually cleanable air compressor of this utility model has a movable cleaning nozzle installed on the top of the casing via horizontal and vertical guide rails. The movement trajectory of the cleaning nozzle covers the top of the heat exchanger. A removable water collection drawer is also provided in the slot of the air box in the air compressor. After the water collection drawer is inserted, the cleaning nozzle can clean the heat exchanger inside the casing. By designing a manually operable cleaning system, users can clean the heat exchanger without disassembling it, greatly simplifying the maintenance and cleaning process of the air compressor and saving time and labor costs. The design of the horizontal and vertical guide rails in conjunction with the cleaning nozzle allows for comprehensive and precise cleaning of the heat exchanger surface, effectively improving heat dissipation efficiency and the operational stability of the air compressor. Regularly cleaning dust and impurities on the heat exchanger reduces the risk of equipment failure due to overheating, extends the service life of the air compressor, and lowers maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0007] Figure 2 This is the front view of the utility model for removing the water collection drawer;

[0008] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Top view;

[0009] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the internal components of the chassis;

[0010] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of the sectional view along the AA direction;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the water collection drawer;

[0012] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An enlarged view of the BB-axis sectional view;

[0013] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 An enlarged view of the sectional view along the CC direction;

[0014] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model with an added water tank and water pump;

[0015] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention in the cleaning state. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention describes a manually operated cleaning air compressor, such as... Figure 1-4As shown, the device includes a chassis 1, in which an air compressor pump 2, an oil-water separator 3, and a heat sink 4 are installed. A compressed air pipeline 5 is installed between the air compressor pump 2 and the oil-water separator 3, a heat exchange oil inlet pipeline 6 is installed between the oil-water separator 3 and the heat sink 4, and a heat exchange oil return pipeline 7 is installed between the heat sink 4 and the air compressor pump 2. An exhaust pipeline 8 is also installed on the oil-water separator 3.

[0017] The air compressor pump 2 can pass the compressed gas through the compressed gas pipeline 5 into the oil-water separator 3 for oil-water separation. The oil-water separator 3 separates the oil with a higher temperature and enters the heat exchange inlet pipeline 6 into the heat dissipation box 4 for heat exchange. The cooled oil flows back to the air compressor pump 2 through the heat exchange return pipeline 7 to avoid overheating of the device. The compressed gas separated by the oil-water separator 3 can be introduced into various equipment through the exhaust pipeline 8.

[0018] To facilitate the installation of the heat exchange box 4 inside the device and the effective arrangement of heat exchange, such as Figure 5 As shown, a bracket 9 is installed at the upper part of the chassis 1 to cooperate with the heat sink 4. The heat sink 4 is located inside the bracket 9, and a hole for pipes to enter and exit is opened on one side of the bracket 9. A fan box 10 is installed on the lower side of the bracket 9, and a fan 11 that blows air onto the heat sink 4 is installed at the bottom of the fan box 10. A removable mesh cover 13 is installed on the chassis 1 above the heat sink 4. The airflow blown by the fan 11 can pass upward through the heat sink 4 and the mesh cover 13, accelerating the air circulation speed between the heat sink 4 and the surrounding environment, thereby effectively improving the heat exchange efficiency of the heat sink 4. The mesh cover 13 can protect the internal heat sink 4 without affecting the normal airflow, ensuring the normal heat exchange function of the heat sink 4.

[0019] To achieve cleaning of the heat sink 4 without disassembly, a pair of horizontal guide rails 14 are installed on the top of the chassis 1, located on both sides of the length of the mesh cover 13. Movable sliding plates 15 are mounted on the horizontal guide rails 14, and the bottom of each sliding plate 15 has a horizontal slider 16 that cooperates with the horizontal guide rails 14. A longitudinal guide rail 17 is also installed on the sliding plate 15, and a longitudinal slider 18 is mounted on the longitudinal guide rail 17. A downward-facing cleaning nozzle 19 is mounted on the longitudinal slider 18, with the water outlet direction of the cleaning nozzle 19 perpendicular to the heat sink 4. The position of the cleaning nozzle 19 is fixed relative to the longitudinal slider 18, allowing for cleaning of the lower part of the heat sink 4 at a relatively fixed angle, avoiding structural damage to the fins on the outer periphery of the heat sink 4 caused by changing the cleaning angle. The cleaning nozzle 19 travels on the horizontal guide rail 14 and the vertical guide rail 17, completely covering the heat dissipation box 4 below it, enabling a thorough cleaning of the heat dissipation box 4 without any blind spots.

[0020] To receive the cleaning water, a slot 20 is provided at the location of the air box 10 between the fan 11 and the heat exchange box 4. A removable water collection drawer 21 is installed within the slot 20. When the air compressor is in normal operation, the mesh cover 13 is on the heat exchange box 4, and the water collection drawer 21 is not installed in the air box 10, allowing the fan 11 to blow air normally upwards onto the heat exchange box 4. When cleaning of the air compressor's heat exchange box 4 is required, the air compressor is stopped, the mesh cover 13 is removed, and the water collection drawer 21 is inserted into the slot 20 in the air box 10. The operator manually moves the cleaning nozzle 19 to thoroughly clean and cover the heat exchange box 4. The cleaning nozzle 19 can be moved to a designated location for cleaning, depending on the condition of the heat exchange box 4. The wastewater from rinsing away dust will enter the water collection drawer 21. After cleaning, the water collection drawer 21 is pulled out, and the wastewater inside is emptied. The mesh cover 13 can then be reinstalled for continued use.

[0021] Furthermore, in order to prevent sewage from splashing out of the water collection drawer 21 during the rinsing process, such as... Figure 6-8 As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the water collection drawer 21 is provided with several rows of inclined baffles 22. The baffles 22 on adjacent inner peripheral walls are arranged to block each other with one high and one low. The arrangement of the above structure can not only form a multi-layered shielding and waterproofing, but also avoid the cutting and processing of the baffles 22 at the drawer corner position, making it convenient to directly weld and fix them on the inner peripheral wall, which is convenient for the production of the drawer.

[0022] Several anti-splash mechanisms are installed on the bottom plate of the water collection drawer 21. Each anti-splash mechanism includes a vertical plate 23, and anti-splash baffles 24 are provided on both sides of the top of the vertical plate 23. Each anti-splash baffle 24 is inclined downwards, and the included angle between two sets of anti-splash baffles 24 is 60-120 degrees. The design of the baffle plate 22 and the anti-splash baffles 24 not only facilitates the collection of water stains generated during the cleaning process, but also effectively prevents water from splashing out, keeps the inside of the chassis dry, and protects electrical components from moisture damage.

[0023] Furthermore, to facilitate the pull-out installation of the water collection drawer 21, a hollow handle 25 is installed on the outer side panel of the water collection drawer 21. The handle 25 is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection drawer 21 and is located at the bottom of the water collection drawer 21. A drain pipe can be connected to the handle 25. During the air compressor flushing, the internal sewage can be discharged without removing the water collection drawer 21, which improves the cleaning efficiency of the air compressor to a certain extent. The width of the water collection drawer 21 is smaller than the width of the chassis 1, and the sum of the widths of the water collection drawer 21 and the handle 25 is greater than the width of the chassis 1. The water-receiving part of the water collection drawer 21 can be completely inserted into the air box 10. During cleaning, the handle 25 will always be located on the outside of the chassis 1, which can provide a clear warning to the operator that the air compressor is being cleaned. After cleaning is completed, the exposed handle 25 can also remind the operator to remove the water collection drawer 21 to prevent obstruction of the fan 11 from blowing air upwards, so as to facilitate the normal use of the air compressor in the future.

[0024] The cleaning nozzle 19 is equipped with a water inlet pipe 26. When rinsing and cleaning the air compressor, the water inlet pipe 26 can be directly connected to a water tap as a cleaning water source, thereby improving the applicability of the device. Figure 9 As shown, a cleaning water tank 27 can also be installed on one side of the chassis 1. The cleaning water tank 27 is equipped with a water pump 28. The outlet of the water pump 28 is connected to the inlet pipe 26 through the cleaning pipe 29. The integration of the cleaning water tank 27 and the water pump 28 makes the process of adding water and starting the cleaning process simple and quick, which improves the user experience to a certain extent.

[0025] Furthermore, both ends of the transverse guide rail 14 are provided with first limiting blocks 30, allowing the slide plate 15 to reciprocate between the first limiting blocks 30 at both ends. Both ends of the longitudinal guide rail 17 are provided with second limiting blocks 12, allowing the cleaning nozzle 19 to reciprocate between the second limiting blocks 12 at both ends. The placement of the first limiting blocks 30 and the second limiting blocks 12 effectively restricts the movement range of the slide plate 15 and the cleaning nozzle 19, preventing equipment damage due to operational errors and enhancing safety during use.

[0026] This utility model of a manually cleanable air compressor not only simplifies the cleaning process and improves cleaning efficiency, but also enhances the durability and user-friendliness of the equipment, while ensuring operational safety. It represents a significant technological advancement and has substantial practical application value. This manually cleanable design can be flexibly applied to various models of air compressors, improving product versatility and market competitiveness, and meeting the actual needs of users in different industries.

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein. All technical contents not described in detail herein are publicly known technologies.

Claims

1. A manually operated air compressor, characterized in that: The system includes a chassis (1), within which an air compressor pump (2), an oil-water separator (3), and a heat sink (4) are installed. A compressed air pipeline (5) is connected between the air compressor pump (2) and the oil-water separator (3), a heat exchange oil inlet pipeline (6) is connected between the oil-water separator (3) and the heat sink (4), and a heat exchange oil return pipeline (7) is connected between the heat sink (4) and the air compressor pump (2). An exhaust pipeline is also installed on the oil-water separator (3). (8) The air compressor pump (2) can pass the compressed gas through the compressed air pipeline (5) into the oil-water separator (3) for oil-water separation. The oil-water separator (3) separates the oil with a higher temperature and enters the heat exchange inlet pipeline (6) into the heat sink (4) for heat exchange. The cooled oil flows back to the air compressor pump (2) through the heat exchange return pipeline (7). A bracket (9) that matches the heat sink (4) is installed in the upper part of the casing (1). A fan box is installed on the lower side of the bracket (9). 10), A fan (11) that blows air to the heat sink (4) is installed at the bottom of the air box (10). A removable mesh cover (13) is installed on the chassis (1) on the upper side of the heat sink (4). A horizontal guide rail (14) arranged side by side is installed on the top of the chassis (1). The horizontal guide rail (14) is located on both sides of the length of the mesh cover (13). A movable sliding plate (15) is installed on the horizontal guide rail (14) on both sides. The bottom of the sliding plate (15) is provided with a horizontal crossbar that cooperates with the horizontal guide rail (14). The sliding block (16) is equipped with a longitudinal guide rail (17), and a longitudinal sliding block (18) is installed on the longitudinal guide rail (17). A cleaning nozzle (19) is installed on the longitudinal sliding block (18) and is arranged downwards. The water outlet direction of the cleaning nozzle (19) is arranged perpendicular to the heat sink (4). A slot (20) is also provided at the position of the air box (10) between the fan (11) and the heat sink (4). A detachable water collection drawer (21) is provided in the slot (20).

2. The manually operated cleaning air compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner peripheral wall of the water collection drawer (21) is provided with several rows of inclined baffles (22). The baffles (22) on adjacent inner peripheral walls are arranged to block each other with one high and one low. Several anti-splash mechanisms are installed on the bottom plate of the water collection drawer (21). Each anti-splash mechanism includes a vertical plate (23). Both sides of the top of the vertical plate (23) are provided with anti-splash folding plates (24). Each anti-splash folding plate (24) is inclined downward. The included angle between two sets of anti-splash folding plates (24) is 60-120 degrees.

3. A manually operated cleaning air compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hollow handle (25) is installed on the outer side panel of the water collection drawer (21). The handle (25) is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection drawer (21). The handle (25) is located at the bottom of the water collection drawer (21). The width of the water collection drawer (21) is smaller than the width of the chassis (1). The sum of the widths of the water collection drawer (21) and the handle (25) is greater than the width of the chassis (1).

4. A manually operated cleaning air compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning nozzle (19) is equipped with a water inlet pipe (26), and a cleaning water tank (27) is installed on one side of the casing (1). A water pump (28) is installed inside the cleaning water tank (27), and the outlet of the water pump (28) is connected to the water inlet pipe (26) through the cleaning pipeline (29).

5. A manually operated air compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse guide rail (14) has a first limiting block (30) at both ends in the length direction, and the slide plate (15) can move back and forth between the first limiting blocks (30) at both ends. The longitudinal guide rail (17) has a second limiting block (12) at both ends in the length direction, and the cleaning nozzle (19) can move back and forth between the second limiting blocks (12) at both ends.