Vacuum suction-liquid separator

By designing a vacuum suction liquid separator, and utilizing gravity settling and baffle separation technology, the problem of cooling water entering the vacuum pump in CNC machining centers was solved, thus achieving safe operation of the vacuum suction system.

CN223945230UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27SHENZHEN HUATONGXIN PRECISION HARDWARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421960270.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-13
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-13

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Technical Problem

During CNC machining, cooling water may be drawn into the vacuum pipe and potentially enter the vacuum pump, causing pump damage. Existing technology makes it difficult to effectively separate and remove this water.

Method used

A vacuum suction liquid separator was designed, which utilizes a combination of gravity sedimentation, baffle separation and negative pressure plug, and a liquid separator and guide column structure to achieve the separation and automatic discharge of water droplets, thus preventing water droplets from entering the vacuum pump.

Benefits of technology

Effective separation and discharge of cooling water ensures long-term safe operation of the vacuum pump and prevents damage to the vacuum pump.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a vacuum suction-liquid separator which comprises a liquid separation cylinder, the liquid separation cylinder is provided with an air inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe, the bottom of the liquid separation cylinder is provided with a liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet is provided with a negative pressure plug. After gas mixed with fine water drops enters the liquid separation barrel, the water drops are removed in a gravity settling and baffling separation mode, and the water drops are prevented from entering the vacuum pump; the negative-pressure plug is automatically controlled through the vacuum pump, the flow speed of air flow in the liquid separation barrel on the inner side of the negative-pressure plug is far larger than that of air flow on the outer side of the negative-pressure plug during air exhaust, the negative-pressure plug automatically plugs the liquid outlet, and the negative-pressure plug automatically sinks under the action of gravity when the vacuum pump stops, so that the liquid outlet is opened for liquid drainage.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to CNC machining center technical field, concretely relates to a vacuum air liquid separator. BACKGROUND

[0002] CNC machining center is a kind of automatic machine tool equipped with program control system, its full name is "Computer Numerical Control" machining center, i.e. computer numerical control machining center, mainly by mechanical equipment and numerical control system composition.CNC machining center can complete drilling, boring, milling, hinge, tapping and other multi-process machining work, has very strong comprehensive processing capacity.

[0003] CNC machining center is generally fixed by clamp or vacuum suction inside, and the vacuum suction is more suitable for the thin plate-shaped workpiece with larger area.Because cutter head and workpiece will heat up a lot during machining, it is necessary to spray water to cool the machining part, but the cooling water will inevitably be sucked into the air extraction pipeline by vacuum suction, and if the pipeline is relatively short, it can also be sucked into the vacuum pump, causing the vacuum pump to be damaged. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] In view of the defects in the background art, the utility model provides a vacuum air liquid separator, which can separate the cooling water in the vacuum suction air extraction pipe of CNC machining center, so as to ensure the long-term safe operation of vacuum suction.

[0005] The utility model provides a vacuum air liquid separator, which comprises a liquid separation cylinder, an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are arranged on the liquid separation cylinder, a liquid outlet is arranged at the bottom of the liquid separation cylinder, and a negative pressure plug is arranged on the liquid outlet.

[0006] The liquid separation cylinder extends horizontally, and the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe are arranged at two ends of the liquid separation cylinder.

[0007] The negative pressure plug comprises a plug cover, a plug handle and a limiting plate, the plug cover is located at the bottom end of the plug handle, and the limiting plate is located at the top end of the plug handle.

[0008] A sleeve hole is arranged in the liquid outlet, and the plug handle is slidably arranged in the sleeve hole.

[0009] Preferably, the air inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of air inlet branch pipes, and the air inlet branch pipes are provided with electromagnetic valves.

[0010] Preferably, a flow guide column is arranged in the liquid separation cylinder, and the flow guide column extends along the axial direction of the liquid separation cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the flow guide column is provided with helical fins.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the plug cover is provided with a sealing block.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the liquid separation cylinder is provided with water absorption lines.

[0014] Preferably, the inner wall of the liquid separation cylinder has a section of no water absorption lines at the bottom of the inner wall.

[0015] Preferably, the side of the liquid separation cylinder close to the air inlet pipe is provided with a filter screen.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present application include: the gas mixed with small water droplets enters the liquid separation cylinder, and the water droplets are removed by gravity settling and baffle separation, so as to avoid the water droplets entering the vacuum pump; the negative pressure plug is automatically controlled by the vacuum pump, the negative pressure plug automatically blocks the liquid outlet, and when the vacuum pump stops, the negative pressure plug automatically sinks under the action of gravity, so as to open the liquid outlet for liquid discharge. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vacuum gas-liquid separator of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 is an axial sectional view of the vacuum gas-liquid separator of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a part of the vacuum gas-liquid separator of the present application.

[0021] Figure 4 is a radial sectional view of the vacuum gas-liquid separator of the present application.

[0022] Reference signs:

[0023] 1-liquid separation cylinder, 11-water absorption lines, 12-drainage groove, 2-air inlet pipe, 21-air inlet branch pipe, 22-solenoid valve, 3-air outlet pipe, 4-liquid outlet, 41-sleeve hole, 5-negative pressure plug, 51-plug cover, 52-plug handle, 53-limiting plate, 54-sealing block, 6-flow guide column, 7-spiral fin, 8-spiral air duct, 9-filter screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present application more clear, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0025] Thus, one feature that is described in the specification will be used to illustrate one feature of an embodiment of the application, and is not meant to imply that every embodiment of the application must have that feature. Moreover, it should be noted that the specification describes many features. Although certain features can be combined in one embodiment, these features can also be used in other embodiments that do not explicitly mention the combination. Thus, unless otherwise noted, the combination of features is not intended to limit the application.

[0026] The principle of the present application will be described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments.

[0027] The present application provides a kind of vacuum air liquid separator as shown in Figures 1-4 The vacuum air liquid separator can remove water droplets by gravity settling and baffling separation, preventing water droplets from entering the vacuum pump. The inlet pipe 2 is connected to the vacuum suction for fixing the workpiece through a hose, and the exhaust pipe 3 is connected to the vacuum pump through a hose. The pipe diameter of the liquid separation cylinder 1 is much larger than the hose and the inlet pipe 2. After the gas mixed with fine water droplets enters the liquid separation cylinder 1 from the vacuum suction, it expands rapidly and the flow rate decreases. Part of the water droplets will settle at the bottom of the liquid separation cylinder 1 under the action of gravity, and part of the water droplets will be diverted with the airflow and adhere to the wall of the liquid separation cylinder and then flow to the bottom of the liquid separation cylinder 1. Then it is discharged from the liquid outlet 4. The negative pressure plug 5 is automatically controlled by the vacuum pump. The negative pressure plug 5 automatically blocks the liquid outlet 4. When the vacuum pump stops, the negative pressure plug 5 automatically sinks under the action of gravity, thereby opening the liquid outlet 4 for liquid discharge.

[0028] In this embodiment, one vacuum pump can connect multiple vacuum suctions through the vacuum air liquid separator. The inlet pipe 2 is provided with multiple inlet branch pipes 21, and each inlet branch pipe 21 is provided with an electromagnetic valve 22. When the vacuum pump is pumping, the electromagnetic valve 22 will open the corresponding vacuum suction according to the instruction.

[0029] In this embodiment, the liquid separation cylinder 1 extends transversely, and the inlet pipe 2 and the exhaust pipe 3 are arranged at both ends of the liquid separation cylinder 1. A flow guide column 6 is arranged in the liquid separation cylinder 1. The flow guide column 6 is located in the middle of the liquid separation cylinder 1 and extends along the axial direction of the liquid separation cylinder 1. The flow guide column 6 further forces the airflow entering the liquid separation cylinder 1 to change direction and increases the contact area between the liquid separation cylinder 1 and the airflow, thereby increasing the efficiency of capturing water droplets. The flow guide column 6 is provided with helical fins 7 on the side, so that a helical air duct 8 is formed in the liquid separation cylinder 1. After the airflow enters the liquid separation cylinder 1, it rotates spirally and advances. In the process of continuous turning, the water droplets in the airflow are more easily captured by the wall of the liquid separation cylinder, the flow guide column 6 and the helical fins 7.

[0030] In the embodiment, the inner wall of the liquid separation cylinder 1 is provided with water absorbing lines 11, which can help to capture small water droplets in the air. The inner wall of the liquid separation cylinder 1 is provided with a drainage groove 12 without water absorbing lines 11 at the bottom, which is used to guide the collected water flow to flow out of the drain port. In addition, the liquid separation cylinder 1 is provided with a filter screen 9 near the air inlet pipe 2. When the airflow contacts the filter screen 9, the water droplets with a larger particle size will be intercepted by the filter screen 9. The mesh diameter of the filter screen 9 is not less than 5 mm, so as to avoid affecting the suction force of the vacuum suction.

[0031] In the embodiment, the negative pressure plug 5 includes a plug cover 51, a plug handle 52 and a limiting plate 53. The plug cover 51 is located at the bottom end of the plug handle 52, and the limiting plate 53 is located at the top end of the plug handle 52. The liquid outlet 4 is provided with a sleeve hole 41, and the plug handle 52 is slidingly arranged in the sleeve hole 41. When the vacuum pump is pumping, the flow speed in the liquid separation cylinder 1 on the inner side of the plug cover 51 is faster than the flow speed on the outer side of the plug cover 51. The negative pressure is formed on the inner side of the plug cover 51 to make the plug cover 51 float upwards until the plug cover 51 completely seals the liquid outlet 4. When the vacuum pump stops working, the pressure on both sides of the plug cover 51 is balanced, and the plug cover 51 sinks under the action of gravity until the limiting plate 53 contacts the sleeve hole 41. The top of the plug cover 51 is provided with a sealing block 54, which will be clamped into the liquid outlet 4 when the plug cover 51 seals the liquid outlet 4, so as to avoid air leakage of the liquid outlet 4.

[0032] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vacuum suction liquid separator, characterized in that, It includes a liquid separator, which is provided with an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe, and the bottom of the liquid separator is provided with a liquid outlet, which is provided with a negative pressure plug; The liquid separator extends laterally, and the air inlet pipe and the exhaust pipe are respectively located at both ends of the liquid separator; The negative pressure plug includes a plug cap, a plug handle, and a limiting plate. The plug cap is located at the bottom end of the plug handle, and the limiting plate is located at the top end of the plug handle. The outlet is provided with a sleeve hole, and the plug handle is slidably disposed within the sleeve hole.

2. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The intake pipe is provided with multiple intake branch pipes, and each intake branch pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve.

3. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The separator is equipped with a flow guide column, which is located in the middle of the separator and extends along the axial direction of the separator.

4. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The flow guide column is equipped with spiral fins.

5. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the plug is equipped with a sealing block.

6. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the separator is provided with water absorption patterns.

7. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the separator has a drainage groove without water absorption marks that passes through the outlet.

8. The vacuum suction liquid separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The separator is equipped with a filter screen on the side near the air inlet pipe.