Proportioning and filling device for methanol fuel
By introducing a drive motor and a stirring shaft into the methanol fuel mixing and dispensing device, the sedimentation problem in the storage tank is solved, ensuring the stability and performance of the methanol fuel.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423175706.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing methanol fuel blending and refueling devices are prone to sedimentation in the storage tank, which affects subsequent use.
A proportioning and dispensing device was designed, comprising a storage tank, a mixing tank, a stirring shaft, and a drive motor. The drive motor drives the stirring shaft to rotate inside the storage tank, thus preventing sedimentation.
It effectively prevents methanol fuel from settling in the storage tank, improving its subsequent use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of methanol fuel technology, and in particular to a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device. Background Technology
[0002] Methanol fuel is a type of fuel with methanol as its core component. It has unique physical and chemical properties. At room temperature and pressure, it is a colorless, transparent liquid with a pungent odor. It has a low melting point and a relatively low boiling point. It is miscible with a variety of organic solvents, has strong chemical activity, is flammable, and releases a large amount of heat energy and produces carbon dioxide and water products when it burns.
[0003] The mixing of methanol fuel requires a refueling device. For example, patent application CN 205335343U describes a system using a first container for storing pure methanol, a second container for storing deionized water, and a mixing container. The outlet of the first container is connected to one inlet of the mixing container via a first metering pump, and the outlet of the second container is connected to the other inlet of the mixing container via a second metering pump. This invention can precisely mix methanol and water to prepare a fuel mixture suitable for methanol fuel cell vehicles.
[0004] However, after the device has finished blending the methanol fuel, the fuel is prone to sedimentation when stored in the storage tank, which affects its subsequent use.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a methanol fuel proportioning and refueling device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] This invention provides a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device, which solves the problem that methanol fuel stored in the storage tank is prone to sedimentation, affecting subsequent use.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device, comprising:
[0008] Storage box;
[0009] A modulation box, which is disposed on top of the storage box;
[0010] A first solution tank is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the modulation box, and a second solution tank is fixedly installed at the other end of the top of the modulation box. A metering pump is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of both the first solution tank and the second solution tank, and the output end of the metering pump is fixedly installed at the top of the side of the modulation box.
[0011] A support plate is fixedly installed on the side of the modulation box. A drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate. Both the modulation box and the storage box are equipped with stirring shafts. One end of each of the two stirring shafts is fixedly installed with a pulley. A belt is sleeved on the outer side of each of the two pulleys. One of the pulleys is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor.
[0012] A side frame is fixedly installed on the back of the storage tank. A sealing tube is fixedly installed on the top of the side frame. A sealing cap is threadedly connected to the top of the outer side of the sealing tube. A lead screw is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side of the side frame. A moving block is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw. A liquid level sensor is fixedly installed on one side of the moving block.
[0013] Preferably, a solenoid valve is fixedly installed on the top of the storage box, and the interior of the solenoid valve is in communication with the interior of the modulation box.
[0014] Preferably, a feed head is fixedly installed on the top of both the first solution tank and the second solution tank.
[0015] Preferably, a controller is fixedly installed on the front of the modulation box, and the controller is electrically connected to the drive motor, the liquid level sensor, the metering pump and the solenoid valve respectively.
[0016] Preferably, a rotating handle is fixedly installed on the top of the lead screw.
[0017] Preferably, the two sides of the movable block are respectively attached to the two sides of the inner side of the side frame.
[0018] Preferably, both the first solution tank and the second solution tank have observation windows fixedly installed on their front sides.
[0019] Compared with related technologies, the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0020] This invention provides a methanol fuel mixing and dispensing device. Through the cooperation of a drive motor, pulleys, belts, and stirring shaft, the device can simultaneously drive the stirring shaft inside the storage tank to rotate while mixing the methanol fuel inside the mixing tank. This stirs the methanol fuel inside the storage tank, preventing sedimentation and improving its subsequent performance. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the storage box.
[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the side frame structure.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model.
[0025] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Storage tank, 11. Solenoid valve, 2. Mixing tank, 3. First solution tank, 31. Second solution tank, 32. Feed head, 33. Metering pump, 4. Support plate, 41. Drive motor, 42. Pulley, 43. Belt, 44. Stirring shaft, 5. Controller, 6. Side frame, 61. Sealing tube, 62. Sealing cover, 63. Lead screw, 64. Rotary handle, 65. Moving block, 66. Liquid level sensor, 7. Observation window. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0027] First Embodiment
[0028] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the storage box. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a side view of the side frame structure. A methanol fuel mixing and dispensing device includes: a storage tank 1;
[0029] Modulation box 2, which is disposed on top of storage box 1;
[0030] A first solution tank 3 is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the modulation box 2, and a second solution tank 31 is fixedly installed at the other end of the top of the modulation box 2. A metering pump 33 is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of both the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31, and the output end of the metering pump 33 is fixedly installed at the top of the side of the modulation box 2.
[0031] A support plate 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the modulation box 2. A drive motor 41 is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 4. Both the modulation box 2 and the storage box 1 are equipped with stirring shafts 44. One end of each of the two stirring shafts 44 is fixedly installed with a pulley 42. The outer sides of each of the two pulleys 42 are fitted with belts 43. One pulley 42 is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor 41.
[0032] Side frame 6 is fixedly installed on the back of storage tank 1. A sealing tube 61 is fixedly installed on the top of the side frame 6. A sealing cap 62 is threadedly connected to the top of the outer side of the sealing tube 61. A lead screw 63 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side of the side frame 6. A moving block 65 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw 63. A liquid level sensor 66 is fixedly installed on one side of the moving block 65.
[0033] The first solution tank 3 is filled with pure methanol, and the second solution tank 31 is filled with deionized water.
[0034] A solenoid valve 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the storage box 1, and the interior of the solenoid valve 11 is connected to the interior of the modulation box 2.
[0035] Both the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 are fixedly equipped with feed heads 32 on their tops.
[0036] The feed head 32 located at the top of the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 facilitates the addition of solutions.
[0037] A controller 5 is fixedly installed on the front of the modulation box 2. The controller 5 is electrically connected to the drive motor 41, the liquid level sensor 66, the metering pump 33 and the solenoid valve 11.
[0038] A rotating handle 64 is fixedly installed on the top of the lead screw 63.
[0039] The two sides of the movable block 65 are respectively attached to the two sides of the inner side of the side frame 6.
[0040] When in use, when the methanol fuel level inside storage tank 1 is lower than the level sensor 66, controller 5 will control the two metering pumps 33 to turn on, thereby delivering pure methanol and deionized water from the inside of the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 to the inner side of the mixing tank 2 according to the ratio. Then, drive motor 41 is started, which drives the stirring shaft 44 to rotate through pulley 42 to stir and mix the pure methanol and deionized water. After stirring is finished, the solenoid valve 11 is automatically opened to allow methanol fuel to enter the inside of storage tank 1.
[0041] When in use, the handle 64 can be rotated, causing the screw 63 to be threaded into the moving block 65, thereby adjusting the height of the liquid level sensor 66 so that methanol fuel can be added to the storage tank 1 in a timely manner according to the usage.
[0042] The working principle of the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0043] When mixing the methanol fuel in the mixing tank 2, the pulley 42 and belt 43 work together to drive the stirring shaft 44 inside the storage tank 1 to rotate, thereby stirring the methanol fuel and preventing it from settling.
[0044] Compared with related technologies, the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0045] The drive motor 41, pulley 42, belt 43 and stirring shaft 44 work together to stir and regulate the methanol fuel inside the modulation box 2, while simultaneously driving the stirring shaft 44 inside the storage box 1 to rotate. This stirs the methanol fuel inside the storage box 1, preventing sedimentation and improving its effectiveness in subsequent use.
[0046] Second Embodiment
[0047] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 Based on the first embodiment of this application providing a methanol fuel proportioning and refueling device, the second embodiment of this application proposes another methanol fuel proportioning and refueling device. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.
[0048] Specifically, the difference in the second embodiment of this application regarding the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device is that, in the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device, observation windows 7 are fixedly installed on the front of both the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31.
[0049] The working principle of the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0050] When in use, the user can observe the interior of the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 through the observation window 7, so that the user can add the solution inside the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 in a timely manner.
[0051] Compared with related technologies, the methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0052] The observation window 7 allows users to add solutions to the first solution tank 3 and the second solution tank 31 in a timely manner.
[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A proportioning and dispensing device for methanol fuel, characterized in that, include: Storage box; A modulation box, which is disposed on top of the storage box; A first solution tank is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the modulation box, and a second solution tank is fixedly installed at the other end of the top of the modulation box. A metering pump is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of both the first solution tank and the second solution tank, and the output end of the metering pump is fixedly installed at the top of the side of the modulation box. A support plate is fixedly installed on the side of the modulation box. A drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate. Both the modulation box and the storage box are equipped with stirring shafts. One end of each of the two stirring shafts is fixedly installed with a pulley. A belt is sleeved on the outer side of each of the two pulleys. One of the pulleys is fixedly installed at the output end of the drive motor. A side frame is fixedly installed on the back of the storage tank. A sealing tube is fixedly installed on the top of the side frame. A sealing cap is threadedly connected to the top of the outer side of the sealing tube. A lead screw is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner side of the side frame. A moving block is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw. A liquid level sensor is fixedly installed on one side of the moving block.
2. The methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A solenoid valve is fixedly installed on the top of the storage box, and the interior of the solenoid valve is connected to the interior of the modulation box.
3. The methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first solution tank and the second solution tank have feed heads fixedly installed on their tops.
4. The methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A controller is fixedly installed on the front of the modulation box. The controller is electrically connected to the drive motor, the liquid level sensor, the metering pump and the solenoid valve.
5. A methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating handle is fixedly installed on the top of the lead screw.
6. The proportioning and filling device for methanol fuel according to claim 5, wherein The two sides of the movable block are respectively attached to the two sides of the inner side of the side frame.
7. A methanol fuel proportioning and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first solution tank and the second solution tank have observation windows fixedly installed on their front sides.
Citation Information
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A ratio filling device for methanol fuel cell
CN205335343U