Infrared mud level detection alarm system

The infrared sludge level detection and alarm system uses an infrared beam probe to identify the sludge-water stratification interface, which solves the problem of inaccurate data transmission by ultrasonic sludge level gauges in low-temperature environments. This enables accurate and timely sludge level monitoring and alarm, improving the stability of sludge treatment and the service life of the equipment.

CN223940359UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24BEIKONG (QINHUANGDAO) WATER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520699446.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic sludge level gauges are susceptible to the effects of uneven sludge surfaces and air bubbles in low-temperature environments, resulting in inaccurate data transmission, delayed alarms, and difficulty in timely warning, adjustment, and control of floating sludge, which is especially noticeable during winter operation in northern regions.

Method used

An infrared mud level detection and alarm system is adopted. The system uses an infrared beam probe to penetrate and identify the mud-water stratification interface in mud-water mixtures with different turbidity. The mud level height is calculated by combining the probe's immersion depth in the water. With the help of a power supply and an alarm, the system can adjust the mud level alarm in a timely manner.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and timeliness of sludge level detection, ensures the stability and effectiveness of sludge treatment, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an infrared mud level detection alarm system, and relates to the technical field of mud level detection. The device comprises a feeler lever, an extension rod is installed at the top of the feeler lever, a first infrared correlation probe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeler lever, an installation table is installed at one end of the feeler lever, and a second infrared correlation probe matched with the first infrared correlation probe is fixedly connected to one end of the installation table. When the extension rod is pulled to drive the probe rod to be inserted into the water bottom, the power supply is arranged to supply power to the first infrared correlation probe and the second infrared correlation probe through the first power supply line and the second power supply line respectively, and therefore the penetration performance of the first infrared correlation probe and the second infrared correlation probe in mud-water mixed liquid with different turbidity is utilized; the mud-water layered interface is accurately identified, the mud level height is calculated in combination with the water entry depth of the first infrared correlation probe, the mud level change rule is conveniently measured, the alarm mud level of the alarm is timely adjusted, operation adjustment is convenient, different-height alarm of the sludge level is conveniently achieved, and the treatment effect and the operation stability are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mud level detection technology, and in particular to an infrared mud level detection alarm system. Background Technology

[0002] In wastewater treatment, sludge level monitoring in sedimentation tanks is crucial for ensuring treatment effectiveness and normal equipment operation. Excessively high sludge levels can lead to sludge overflow, affecting subsequent treatment processes and even causing environmental pollution. Therefore, accurate and timely sludge level monitoring and alarm signal issuance are essential for the operation and management of wastewater treatment plants. Especially in northern regions, where low temperatures during winter increase the risk of sludge expansion and sedimentation tank overflow, higher demands are placed on the reliability and accuracy of sludge level monitoring systems.

[0003] Currently, commonly used sludge level detection technologies include ultrasonic sludge level gauges and infrared sludge level gauges. Ultrasonic sludge level gauges utilize the propagation characteristics of ultrasound waves in air, calculating the sludge level by measuring the time it takes for the ultrasound waves to travel from emission to reception. While this technology performs well in many applications, in actual operation, ultrasonic sludge level gauges have high requirements for the surface of the object they are used to. They are easily affected by factors such as uneven sludge surfaces and air bubbles, leading to inaccurate data transmission, delayed alarms, and difficulty in timely warning and control of floating sludge. Furthermore, the performance of ultrasonic sludge level gauges is also affected in low-temperature environments, further increasing the challenges of operation in northern winters.

[0004] Sludge bulking is a common problem during low-temperature winter operations in northern regions, increasing the risk of sludge overflow from sedimentation tanks. Some projects also experience sludge overflow from sedimentation tanks for various reasons. Existing ultrasonic sludge level gauges are highly sensitive to surface conditions during actual operation and are easily affected by factors such as uneven sludge surfaces and air bubbles, resulting in inaccurate data transmission, delayed alarms, and difficulty in timely warning and control of floating sludge. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to address the problems of existing ultrasonic mud level gauges, which have high requirements for the surface of objects during actual operation and are easily affected by factors such as uneven sludge surfaces and air bubbles, resulting in inaccurate data transmission, delayed alarms, and difficulty in timely warning and control of floating mud. This application provides an infrared mud level detection and alarm system.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An infrared mud level detection alarm system includes a probe rod, an extension rod mounted on the top of the probe rod, and an infrared beam detector (first type) fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe rod. A mounting platform is mounted on one end of the probe rod, and an infrared beam detector (second type) adapted to the first type is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting platform. An alarm is fixedly connected to one end of the extension rod, and a power supply is fixedly connected to one end of the alarm. A power supply cable (first type) is fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply, and its output end is fixedly connected to the first infrared beam detector. A second power supply cable (second type) is also fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply, and its output end is fixedly connected to the second infrared beam detector.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, and through the coordinated use of infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2, along with an alarm, it is convenient to power the infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 respectively via power supply lines 1 and 2 when the traction extension rod drives the probe rod into the water bottom. This allows for the accurate identification of the mud-water stratification interface by utilizing the penetrability of infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 in mud-water mixtures of different turbidities. The mud level height can be calculated by combining the immersion depth of infrared beam detector 1 with the measurement of mud level fluctuations, facilitating timely adjustment of the alarm's mud level, and simplifying operational adjustments. This enables alarms at different sludge levels, improving treatment efficiency and operational stability.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the probe rod, a connecting block is fixedly connected to one end of the extension rod, a slot adapted to the connecting rod is opened at one end of the connecting block, the connecting rod is hinged to the connecting block, and a locking component is installed at one end of the connecting rod.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting the locking component to work in conjunction with the connecting rod and the connecting block, it is easy to fix the probe rod and the extension rod by manually tightening the locking component when the extension rod is rotated around the hinge axis to a state parallel to the probe rod. This allows for easy adjustment of the total length of the probe rod and the extension rod according to the actual situation, making it easier to store and improving the portability of the device.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking thread at one end of the connecting rod, the connecting rod is threadedly connected to a locking nut via the locking thread, and the connecting block is installed between the locking nut and the probe rod.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting the locking nut and locking thread to work together, it is easy to tighten the locking nut and locking thread to form a threaded connection, and push the extension rod and probe rod along the length of the connecting rod to form a fixed contact, which effectively improves the practicality of the device.

[0013] Furthermore, a guide rod is fixedly connected to one end of the probe rod, and a guide sleeve is rotatably sleeved around the guide rod. A pair of through holes are symmetrically opened at one end of the guide sleeve, and one end of power supply line one and power supply line two passes through the through holes between the guide rod and the guide sleeve.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting the perforation and the guide rod and guide sleeve in combination, when the traction power supply line one and the power supply line two pass through the perforation between the guide rod and the guide sleeve, they are guided by the guide rod and the guide sleeve to improve the regularity of the power supply line one and the power supply line two, and further improve the practicality of the device.

[0015] Furthermore, one end of the probe is provided with a depth mark, and multiple positioning grooves are evenly opened on one end of the probe. One end of the mounting platform is fixedly connected with an adjusting rod that matches the positioning groove, and an adjusting component is installed on one end of the adjusting rod.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting the adjustment component to work in conjunction with the depth marker and the positioning groove, it is convenient to move the traction mounting platform to the corresponding positioning groove according to the mud depth detected by the depth marker. Then, the traction mounting platform moves the adjustment rod into the interior of the positioning groove, and the adjustment component is tightened to fix the mounting platform and the probe rod in place. This makes it easy to adjust the detection distance between infrared beam detector one and infrared beam detector two according to the actual situation, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0017] Furthermore, the adjusting assembly includes an adjusting thread at one end of the adjusting rod, and the adjusting rod is threadedly connected to an adjusting sleeve via the adjusting thread.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting the adjustment thread and adjustment sleeve to work together, it is convenient to manually tighten the adjustment sleeve after the traction mounting platform drives the adjustment rod into the corresponding positioning groove, so that the adjustment sleeve and the adjustment thread form a threaded connection, and drive the mounting platform to clamp and fix the probe rod, which effectively improves the practicality of the device.

[0019] Furthermore, multiple L-shaped protective rods are uniformly fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe rod, and the infrared beam probe is installed inside the multiple L-shaped protective rods. Multiple L-shaped protective rods are uniformly fixedly connected to one end of the mounting platform, and the infrared beam probe is installed between the multiple L-shaped protective rods.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting up L-shaped protective rod 2 in conjunction with L-shaped protective rod 1, it is convenient to form a protective enclosure around infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2, which effectively reduces the damage to infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 caused by external force collisions and extends the service life of the device.

[0021] Furthermore, the surfaces of both the probe and the extension rod are coated with an organosilicon waterproof coating.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution and setting an organosilicon waterproof coating, the waterproof performance of the probe and extension rod surfaces is effectively improved, and the service life of the device is extended.

[0023] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. By setting up infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 in conjunction with the alarm, it is convenient to set up a power supply through power supply line 1 and power supply line 2 to supply power to infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 respectively when the traction extension rod drives the probe rod to insert into the bottom of the water. This allows the penetration of infrared beam detector 1 and infrared beam detector 2 in mud-water mixtures of different turbidities to accurately identify the mud-water stratification interface. Combined with the water depth of infrared beam detector 1, the mud level height can be calculated, which facilitates the measurement of mud level change patterns and timely adjustment of the alarm mud level. This facilitates operation adjustment and enables alarms at different sludge levels, improving treatment efficiency and operational stability.

[0025] 2. By setting up a locking assembly in conjunction with the connecting rod and connecting block, it is easy to fix the probe and the extension rod by manually tightening the locking assembly when the extension rod is rotated around the hinge axis to a state parallel to the probe rod. This allows for easy adjustment of the total length of the probe and the extension rod according to actual conditions, making it easier to store and improving the portability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of the device in this application.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the probe and the mounting platform in this application.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking component in this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Probe rod; 2. Extension rod; 3. Infrared beam detector one; 4. Mounting platform; 5. Infrared beam detector two; 6. Alarm; 7. Power supply; 8. Power supply cable one; 9. Power supply cable two; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Connecting block; 12. Slot; 13. Locking thread; 14. Locking nut; 15. Guide rod; 16. Guide sleeve; 17. Through hole; 18. Depth marker; 19. Positioning groove; 20. Adjusting rod; 21. Adjusting thread; 22. Adjusting sleeve; 23. L-shaped protective rod one; 24. L-shaped protective rod two. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 —3 provides further detailed description of this application.

[0032] This application discloses an infrared mud level detection and alarm system.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 An infrared mud level detection alarm system includes a probe rod 1, an extension rod 2 mounted on the top of the probe rod 1, an infrared beam detector 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe rod 1, an mounting platform 4 mounted on one end of the probe rod 1, an infrared beam detector 5 adapted to the infrared beam detector 3 fixedly connected to one end of the mounting platform 4, an alarm 6 fixedly connected to one end of the extension rod 2, a power supply 7 fixedly connected to one end of the alarm 6, a power supply line 8 fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply 7, a power supply line 9 fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply 7, and an infrared beam detector 5 fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply 7.

[0034] Among them, the top of the probe rod 1 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 10, one end of the extension rod 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 11, one end of the connecting block 11 is provided with a slot 12 that is compatible with the connecting rod 10, the connecting rod 10 is hinged to the connecting block 11, and one end of the connecting rod 10 is equipped with a locking component.

[0035] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking thread 13 at one end of the connecting rod 10, and the connecting rod 10 is threadedly connected to a locking nut 14 via the locking thread 13. The connecting block 11 is installed between the locking nut 14 and the probe 1.

[0036] Furthermore, a guide rod 15 is fixedly connected to one end of the probe rod 1, and a guide sleeve 16 is rotatably sleeved around the guide rod 15. A pair of through holes 17 are symmetrically opened at one end of the guide sleeve 16, and one end of the power supply line 8 and the power supply line 9 passes through the through holes 17 between the guide rod 15 and the guide sleeve 16.

[0037] In use, first, manually loosen the locking nut 14 so that the locking nut 14 is disconnected from the connecting rod 10 through the locking thread 13 and disengaged from one end of the connecting rod 10. Then, rotate the extension rod 2 around the hinge axis so that the extension rod 2 is parallel to the probe rod 1. Then, manually tighten the locking nut 14 so that the locking nut 14 is connected to the connecting rod 10 through the locking thread 13 and abuts against the connecting block 11 along the length of the connecting rod 10. This pushes the connecting block 11 to drive the extension rod 2 to form a fixed connection with the probe rod 1. At the same time, the power supply 7 drives one end of the power supply line 8 and the second end of the power supply line 9 to pass through the through hole 17 between the guide rod 15 and the guide sleeve 16. The guide rod 15 and the guide sleeve 16 limit and guide the middle section of the power supply line 8 and the second end of the power supply line 9.

[0038] Then, by setting the power supply 7, power is supplied to the infrared beam detectors 3 and 5 through power supply lines 8 and 9. Next, the probe rod 1 is inserted into the bottom of the water to be tested by manually pulling the extension rod 2. The penetration of the infrared beam detectors 3 and 5 in mud-water mixtures with different turbidity is used to accurately identify the mud-water stratification interface. The mud level height is calculated by combining the water depth of the infrared beam detector 3, which facilitates the measurement of mud level change patterns and timely adjustment of the alarm mud level of the alarm device 6. This facilitates operation adjustment and enables different mud level alarms, improving treatment efficiency and operational stability.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 One end of the probe rod 1 is provided with a depth mark 18, and multiple positioning grooves 19 are evenly opened on one end of the probe rod 1. One end of the mounting platform 4 is fixedly connected with an adjustment rod 20 that is adapted to the positioning groove 19, and an adjustment component is installed on one end of the adjustment rod 20.

[0040] The adjusting assembly includes an adjusting thread 21 at one end of the adjusting rod 20, and the adjusting rod 20 is threadedly connected to an adjusting sleeve 22 via the adjusting thread 21.

[0041] In use, the probe 1 is first manually pulled into the bottom of the water and the depth of the mud is detected by the depth mark 18. Then, according to the depth of the mud detected by the depth mark 18, the mounting platform 4 is pulled to move the adjusting rod 20 along the length of the depth mark 18 to the corresponding positioning groove 19. Then, the adjusting screw sleeve 22 is tightened so that the adjusting screw sleeve 22 is threadedly connected to the adjusting rod 20 through the adjusting thread 21 and abuts against the probe 1 along the length of the adjusting rod 20. This makes it easy to adjust the distance between the infrared beam detector 1 3 and the infrared beam detector 2 5 according to the actual situation, thus improving the applicability of the device.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple L-shaped protective rods 24 are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of probe rod 1. Infrared beam probe 3 is installed inside multiple L-shaped protective rods 24. Multiple L-shaped protective rods 23 are evenly fixedly connected to one end of mounting platform 4. Infrared beam probe 5 is installed between multiple L-shaped protective rods 23.

[0043] When in use, when the traction probe 1 drives the infrared beam probe 3 and the infrared beam probe 5 to insert into the bottom of the water, the probe 1 drives the L-shaped protective rod 23 and the L-shaped protective rod 24 to form a protective enclosure around the infrared beam probe 3 and the infrared beam probe 5, thereby reducing the damage caused by the collision of external forces with the infrared beam probe 3 and the infrared beam probe 5 and extending the service life of the device.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Both probe rod 1 and extension rod 2 are coated with an organosilicon waterproof coating.

[0045] During use, by coating the surfaces of probe 1 and extension rod 2 with an organosilicon waterproof coating, a waterproof protective layer is formed on the surfaces of probe 1 and extension rod 2, which effectively improves the corrosion resistance of the surfaces of probe 1 and extension rod 2 and extends the service life of the device.

[0046] The implementation principle of the infrared mud level detection alarm system in this embodiment is as follows: First, the probe rod 1 is manually pulled and inserted into the bottom of the water, and the depth of the mud level is detected with the help of the depth mark 18. Then, according to the mud level depth detected by the depth mark 18, the installation platform 4 is pulled to drive the adjustment rod 20 to move along the length direction of the depth mark 18 to the corresponding positioning groove 19. Then, the adjustment screw sleeve 22 is tightened so that the adjustment screw sleeve 22 forms a threaded connection with the adjustment rod 20 through the adjustment thread 21, and forms an abutment with the probe rod 1 along the length direction of the adjustment rod 20, thereby forming a fixed connection between the installation platform 4 and the probe rod 1, so as to adjust the distance between the infrared beam detector 1 3 and the infrared beam detector 2 5 according to the actual situation.

[0047] Then, by manually loosening the locking nut 14, the locking nut 14 is disconnected from the connecting rod 10 through the locking thread 13 and disengaged from one end of the connecting rod 10. Then, the extension rod 2 is rotated around the hinge axis until it is parallel to the probe rod 1. Then, by manually tightening the locking nut 14, the locking nut 14 is connected to the connecting rod 10 through the locking thread 13 and abuts against the connecting block 11 along the length of the connecting rod 10. This pushes the connecting block 11 to drive the extension rod 2 to form a fixed connection with the probe rod 1. At the same time, the power supply 7 drives one end of the power supply line 8 and the second end of the power supply line 9 to pass through the through hole 17 between the guide rod 15 and the guide sleeve 16. The guide rod 15 and the guide sleeve 16 limit and guide the middle section of the power supply line 8 and the second end of the power supply line 9.

[0048] Next, power supply 7 is set up to supply power to infrared beam detectors 3 and 5 via power supply lines 8 and 9. Then, the probe rod 1 is inserted into the bottom of the water to be tested by manually pulling the extension rod 2. The penetration of infrared beam detectors 3 and 5 in mud-water mixtures with different turbidity is used to accurately identify the mud-water stratification interface. The mud level height is calculated by combining the water depth of infrared beam detector 3, which is convenient for measuring the mud level change pattern and adjusting the alarm mud level of alarm 6 in a timely manner, which is convenient for operation adjustment.

Claims

1. An infrared mud level detection alarm system, including a probe (1), characterized in that: An extension rod (2) is installed on the top of the probe rod (1). An infrared beam detector (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the probe rod (1). An mounting platform (4) is installed at one end of the probe rod (1). An infrared beam detector (5) adapted to the infrared beam detector (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting platform (4). An alarm (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the extension rod (2). A power supply (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the alarm (6). A power supply line (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply (7). The output end of the power supply line (8) is fixedly connected to the infrared beam detector (3). A power supply line (9) is fixedly connected to the output end of the power supply (7). The output end of the power supply line (9) is fixedly connected to the infrared beam detector (5).

2. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the probe (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (10), and one end of the extension rod (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (11). One end of the connecting block (11) is provided with a slot (12) that is compatible with the connecting rod (10). The connecting rod (10) is hinged to the connecting block (11), and one end of the connecting rod (10) is equipped with a locking component.

3. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking thread (13) at one end of the connecting rod (10), the connecting rod (10) is threaded with a locking nut (14) through the locking thread (13), and the connecting block (11) is installed between the locking nut (14) and the probe (1).

4. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the probe (1) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (15), and a guide sleeve (16) is rotatably sleeved around the guide rod (15). A pair of through holes (17) are symmetrically opened at one end of the guide sleeve (16). One end of the power supply line one (8) and the power supply line two (9) passes through the through holes (17) between the guide rod (15) and the guide sleeve (16).

5. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the probe (1) is provided with a depth mark (18), and a plurality of positioning grooves (19) are evenly opened on one end of the probe (1). One end of the mounting platform (4) is fixedly connected with an adjustment rod (20) that is adapted to the positioning groove (19), and an adjustment component is installed on one end of the adjustment rod (20).

6. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment thread (21) at one end of the adjustment rod (20), and the adjustment rod (20) is threadedly connected to an adjustment sleeve (22) via the adjustment thread (21).

7. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the probe (1) is uniformly fixedly connected with multiple L-shaped protective rods (24), the infrared beam probe (3) is installed inside the multiple L-shaped protective rods (24), one end of the mounting platform (4) is uniformly fixedly connected with multiple L-shaped protective rods (23), and the infrared beam probe (5) is installed between the multiple L-shaped protective rods (23).

8. The infrared mud level detection and alarm system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of both the probe (1) and the extension rod (2) are coated with an organosilicon waterproof coating.