Steam-water separation structure of air compressor

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air compressors, and provides a steam-water separation structure of an air compressor, which comprises a separation box, one side of the bottom wall of the separation box is fixedly communicated with an air inlet pipe, the top wall of the separation box is fixedly communicated with an air outlet pipe corresponding to the position of the air inlet pipe, and the other side of the top wall of the separation box is fixedly communicated with a steam pipe. A humidity sensor is arranged in the air outlet pipe; the drying assembly is fixed to the center of the bottom wall of an inner cavity of the separation box, the outer side of the drying assembly is sleeved with a mounting base, the mounting base is rotationally mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the separation box, storage frames are mounted on the two sides of the mounting base, and the storage frames are filled with drying agents; the rotating assembly is arranged on the top wall of the separation box, and the rotating assembly is used for driving a mounting seat to rotate; according to the technical scheme, the problem that a steam-water separation structure in the prior art is high in energy consumption or high in maintenance cost is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air compressor technology, specifically to a steam-water separation structure for an air compressor. Background Technology

[0002] During the operation of an air compressor, moisture in the air is compressed and enters the system along with the gas. If this moisture is not separated and removed in time, it will adversely affect the operating efficiency and service life of the air compressor. Excessive moisture can not only cause corrosion, oxidation, and freezing of pneumatic equipment, but may also cause malfunctions in the aerodynamic system, affecting the overall performance of the compressor. Therefore, air compressors usually need to be equipped with a vapor-water separator to reduce the moisture content in the air and improve the quality of compressed air.

[0003] Existing gas-water separation methods generally include condensation, which lowers the temperature to condense moisture in the gas into droplets and discharge them; however, this method is sensitive to ambient temperature and suffers from high energy consumption. Adsorption methods use desiccants to absorb moisture from the gas, but these desiccants have a limited lifespan and require frequent replacement, increasing maintenance costs. Both methods have limitations, such as high energy consumption or high maintenance costs. Therefore, a more efficient and recyclable gas-water separation structure is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a steam-water separation structure for an air compressor, which solves the problems of high energy consumption or high maintenance costs in related technologies.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A vapor-water separation structure for an air compressor, comprising:

[0007] A separation chamber, wherein an air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom wall of the separation chamber, an air outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top wall of the separation chamber corresponding to the position of the air inlet pipe, a water vapor pipe is fixedly connected to the other side of the top wall of the separation chamber, and a humidity sensor is installed inside the air outlet pipe;

[0008] A drying assembly is fixed to the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the separation chamber. A mounting base is sleeved on the outside of the drying assembly. The mounting base is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the separation chamber. Storage frames are installed on both sides of the mounting base, and the storage frames are filled with desiccant.

[0009] A rotating assembly is mounted on the top wall of the separation box and is used to drive the mounting base to rotate.

[0010] The controller is signal-connected to the humidity sensor, the drying assembly, and the rotating assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the drying assembly includes an I-beam base, which is fixed to the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the separation chamber, and a semiconductor cooling chip is embedded in the I-beam base;

[0012] The cooling end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip corresponds to the position of the gas outlet pipe, and the heating end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip corresponds to the position of the water vapor pipe. Both the cooling end and the heating end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip are fixed with heat dissipation fins, and the semiconductor refrigeration chip is signal-connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a mounting shell, which is fixed to the top wall of the separation box, and a mounting shaft is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the mounting shell;

[0014] The bottom end of the mounting shaft passes through the top wall of the separation box via a bearing and is fixedly connected to the center position of the top wall of the mounting base. A worm gear is fixed on the mounting shaft.

[0015] The worm gear is meshed with a worm.

[0016] The worm gear is rotatably mounted between the inner walls of the mounting housing;

[0017] A drive motor is fixed to the outer wall of the mounting housing;

[0018] The drive motor's power shaft passes through the side wall of the mounting housing via a bearing and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear. The drive motor's signal is connected to the controller.

[0019] Preferably, the drive motor is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0020] Preferably, the mounting base has symmetrically provided fan-shaped mounting slots on both sides, and the storage frame is movably inserted into the corresponding fan-shaped mounting slot. The top and bottom walls of the fan-shaped mounting slots are provided with through holes.

[0021] Preferably, the bottom wall of the storage frame has a plurality of filter holes.

[0022] Preferably, the desiccant is silica gel desiccant.

[0023] Preferably, the side wall of the separation box is fitted with a door via a hinge, and the movable end of the door is connected to the side wall of the separation box via a snap fastener.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] 1. This utility model combines desiccant recycling technology and semiconductor cooling chip condensation effect to effectively remove water vapor and fine water mist from the air, greatly improving the steam-water separation efficiency. The rotating component allows the storage frame to be used alternately, and the drying component heats and regenerates the desiccant, effectively extending the desiccant's service life. Through the continuous heating and regeneration process, the desiccant is recycled, reducing the frequency of desiccant replacement and thus lowering maintenance costs.

[0026] 2. In this utility model, a humidity sensor is linked with a controller to automatically control the use status and drying process of the desiccant according to the changes in gas humidity. When the humidity exceeds the set threshold, the controller automatically adjusts the rotating component to switch the storage box with higher humidity to the drying state and starts the drying component for heating and regeneration. This intelligent control system greatly improves the automation level of the equipment and reduces manual intervention and maintenance workload. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structural perspective of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the internal structure of the separation box of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the storage frame and mounting base of this utility model in their separated state;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the drying component structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotating component structure of this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Separation box; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Outlet pipe; 4. Water vapor pipe; 5. Drying assembly; 51. I-beam base; 52. Semiconductor cooling chip; 53. Heat sink fins; 6. Mounting base; 7. Storage frame; 8. Rotating assembly; 81. Mounting shell; 82. Mounting shaft; 83. Worm gear; 84. Worm; 85. Drive motor; 9. Through hole; 10. Filter hole; 11. Humidity sensor; 12. Box door; 13. Hinge; 14. Fastener; 15. Sector-shaped mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment proposes:

[0038] A vapor-water separation structure for an air compressor, comprising:

[0039] Separation box 1, with an air inlet pipe 2 fixedly connected to one side of the bottom wall of separation box 1, an air outlet pipe 3 fixedly connected to the top wall of separation box 1 at the position corresponding to the air inlet pipe 2, and a water vapor pipe 4 fixedly connected to the other side of the top wall of separation box 1. A humidity sensor 11 is installed inside the air outlet pipe 3.

[0040] Drying component 5 is fixed in the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of separation box 1. A mounting base 6 is sleeved on the outside of the drying component 5. The mounting base 6 is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of separation box 1. Storage frames 7 are installed on both sides of the mounting base 6. The storage frames 7 are filled with desiccant.

[0041] Rotating assembly 8 is installed on the top wall of separation box 1 and is used to drive mounting base 6 to rotate.

[0042] The controller is connected to the humidity sensor 11, the drying component 5, and the rotating component 8.

[0043] The mounting base 6 has symmetrical fan-shaped mounting slots 15 on both sides, and the storage frame 7 is movably inserted into the corresponding fan-shaped mounting slot 15. The top and bottom walls of the fan-shaped mounting slot 15 are both provided with through holes 9.

[0044] The bottom wall of the storage frame 7 has several filter holes 10.

[0045] The desiccant is silica gel.

[0046] A door 12 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the separation box 1 via a hinge 13, and the movable end of the door 12 is connected to the side wall of the separation box 1 via a buckle 14.

[0047] In this embodiment, the air inlet pipe 2 connects to the outside air, the air outlet pipe 3 connects to the air inlet of the air compressor, the water vapor pipe 4 is used to discharge steam, the humidity sensor 11 is used to detect the humidity of the gas in the air outlet pipe 3, and the drying component 5 is used to heat the water-saturated silica gel desiccant. After the moisture in the silica gel desiccant evaporates due to heating, it can be recycled, effectively reducing resource waste. The mounting base 6 is used to hold two sets of storage frames 7, which are used to store silica gel desiccant. The two sets of storage frames containing silica gel desiccant are used alternately. When the humidity sensor 11 detects that the humidity is greater than its preset value, the controller controls the rotating component 8 to rotate the storage frame 7 to the position of the water vapor pipe 4, and controls the drying component 5 to heat and dehydrate the water-saturated silica gel desiccant for recycling. Steam is discharged through the water vapor pipe 4. The cabinet door 12 allows for easy replacement of the silica gel desiccant after repeated use and deterioration.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] like Figures 4-5 As shown, based on the same concept as Embodiment 1 above, this embodiment also proposes:

[0050] The drying assembly 5 includes an I-beam base 51, which is fixed to the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the separation box 1, and a semiconductor cooling chip 52 is embedded in the I-beam base 51.

[0051] The cooling end of the thermoelectric cooler 52 corresponds to the position of the air outlet pipe 3, and the heating end of the thermoelectric cooler 52 corresponds to the position of the water vapor pipe 4. Both the cooling end and the heating end of the thermoelectric cooler 52 are fixed with heat dissipation fins 53. The thermoelectric cooler 52 is connected to the controller.

[0052] In this embodiment, the drying component 5 is used to heat the water-saturated silica gel desiccant. When the drying component 5 is working, the heating end of the semiconductor cooling chip 52 can heat the storage frame 7 containing the water-saturated silica gel desiccant, evaporating the moisture in the silica gel desiccant. At the same time, its cooling end can cool the outside air entering the storage frame 7, causing the moisture in the air to condense into water droplets, thereby improving the vapor-water separation effect. The heat dissipation fins 53 are used to increase the contact area and accelerate heat conduction.

[0053] The rotating assembly 8 includes a mounting shell 81, which is fixed to the top wall of the separation box 1, and a mounting shaft 82 is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the mounting shell 81.

[0054] The bottom end of the mounting shaft 82 passes through the top wall of the separation box 1 through a bearing and is fixedly connected to the center position of the top wall of the mounting base 6. A worm gear 83 is fixed on the mounting shaft 82.

[0055] Worm gear 83 is meshed with worm 84;

[0056] The worm gear 84 is rotatably mounted between the inner walls of the mounting housing 81;

[0057] A drive motor 85 is fixed to the outer wall of the mounting housing 81;

[0058] The drive shaft of the drive motor 85 passes through the side wall of the mounting housing 81 via a bearing and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear 84. The drive motor 85 is connected to the controller via a signal.

[0059] The drive motor 85 is either a servo motor or a stepper motor.

[0060] In this embodiment, the rotating component 8 is used to control the rotation of the mounting base 6, transferring the water-saturated desiccant to the heating end of the semiconductor cooling chip 52 for heating, and transferring usable desiccant to the space between the air inlet pipe 2 and the air outlet pipe 3 to adsorb moisture in the air. When the rotating component 8 is working, the drive motor 85 drives the worm gear 84 to rotate, and the worm gear 84 drives the mounting shaft 82 to rotate through the worm wheel 83, thereby driving the mounting base 6 to rotate. Each time the drive motor 85 works, it only drives the mounting base 6 to rotate 180°. The drive motor 85 uses a servo motor or a stepper motor to ensure accuracy and ensure that the rotation angle of the mounting base 6 is 180°.

[0061] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vapor-water separation structure for an air compressor, characterized in that, include: A separation box (1) has an air inlet pipe (2) fixedly connected to one side of the bottom wall of the separation box (1), an air outlet pipe (3) fixedly connected to the top wall of the separation box (1) at the position corresponding to the air inlet pipe (2), a water vapor pipe (4) fixedly connected to the other side of the top wall of the separation box (1), and a humidity sensor (11) installed inside the air outlet pipe (3). A drying assembly (5) is fixed in the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the separation box (1). A mounting seat (6) is sleeved on the outside of the drying assembly (5). The mounting seat (6) is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the separation box (1). Storage frames (7) are installed on both sides of the mounting seat (6). The storage frames (7) are filled with desiccant. Rotating assembly (8), which is mounted on the top wall of the separation box (1), is used to drive the mounting base (6) to rotate; The controller is signal-connected to the humidity sensor (11), the drying assembly (5), and the rotating assembly (8).

2. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying assembly (5) includes an I-beam (51), which is fixed to the center of the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the separation box (1), and a semiconductor cooling chip (52) is embedded in the I-beam (51). The cooling end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip (52) corresponds to the position of the air outlet pipe (3), and the heating end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip (52) corresponds to the position of the water vapor pipe (4). Both the cooling end and the heating end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip (52) are fixed with heat dissipation fins (53). The semiconductor refrigeration chip (52) is connected to the controller.

3. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (8) includes a mounting shell (81), which is fixed on the top wall of the separation box (1), and a mounting shaft (82) is rotatably mounted on the top wall of the inner cavity of the mounting shell (81). The bottom end of the mounting shaft (82) passes through the top wall of the separation box (1) through a bearing and is fixedly connected to the center position of the top wall of the mounting base (6). A worm gear (83) is fixed on the mounting shaft (82). The worm gear (83) is meshed with a worm (84). The worm gear (84) is rotatably mounted between the inner walls of the mounting housing (81); A drive motor (85) is fixed to the outer wall of the mounting housing (81); The drive shaft of the drive motor (85) passes through the side wall of the mounting housing (81) via a bearing and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear (84). The drive motor (85) is signal-connected to the controller.

4. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive motor (85) is a servo motor or a stepper motor.

5. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (6) has symmetrical fan-shaped mounting slots (15) on both sides. The storage frame (7) is movably inserted into the corresponding fan-shaped mounting slot (15). The top and bottom walls of the fan-shaped mounting slot (15) are both provided with through holes (9).

6. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the storage frame (7) is provided with several filter holes (10).

7. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desiccant is silica gel desiccant.

8. The air compressor vapor-water separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The separation box (1) has a door (12) mounted on its side wall via a hinge (13), and the movable end of the door (12) is connected to the side wall of the separation box (1) via a buckle (14).

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