Tail end drainage gas storage tank

By using quick-connect components and an automatic drainage system, the problems of time-consuming connection and manual drainage of traditional gas storage tanks have been solved, enabling rapid installation and automated drainage of gas storage tanks, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment stability.

CN223965261UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03SHIJIAZHUANG DINGYING CHEM ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional gas storage tank connection methods are cumbersome and time-consuming, and manual drainage cannot monitor water level changes in real time, affecting production efficiency and continuity.

Method used

It employs quick-connect components and an automatic drainage system, including a sleeve, eccentric wheel, and float structure, to achieve quick connection and automatic drainage.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and disassembly of gas storage tanks, automated drainage, reduced equipment downtime, improved production efficiency, ensured gas purity, and prevented water corrosion.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drainage gas storage tanks, and discloses a tail end drainage gas storage tank which comprises a gas storage tank body, a drainage pipe is arranged at the bottom of the gas storage tank body, a quick connection assembly is arranged at the bottom of the gas storage tank body, and a drainage assembly is arranged on the side wall of the gas storage tank body. The quick connecting assembly comprises a first sleeve, one end of the first sleeve is arranged on one side of the drainage pipe, a guide pipe is arranged in the first sleeve, a third sliding groove is formed in the guide pipe, a handle is arranged on the outer wall of the first sleeve, an eccentric wheel is fixedly connected into the handle, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel is slidably connected to the inner wall of the third sliding groove. A first sliding groove is formed in the guiding pipe. According to the utility model, by rotating the sleeve I, moving the chute III to the side wall, shifting the handle to drive the eccentric wheel to rotate, and enabling the outer wall of the handle to be clamped into the chute I, the effect of efficient assembly can be achieved, the downtime of equipment is reduced, the continuity of production operation is guaranteed, and the overall production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drainage gas storage tank technology, and in particular to an end-drainage gas storage tank. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous expansion of production scale and the increasing complexity of production processes, higher requirements are placed on the ease of installation and the degree of automation of drainage of end-of-line drainage gas storage tanks. They not only need to store gas efficiently, but also need to discharge the condensate generated inside in a timely and accurate manner to ensure gas quality and guarantee the normal operation of subsequent equipment.

[0003] In existing gas storage tank technologies, the connection method of gas storage tanks mostly adopts the traditional bolt fastening method. When connecting bolts, the staff needs to align each bolt hole one by one and use tools such as wrenches to tighten them. This process not only requires the cooperation of multiple people, but also has a complicated operation procedure when dealing with a large number of parts. It requires a high level of proficiency from the operators. In terms of drainage, traditional gas storage tanks mostly rely on manual periodic inspection and manual drainage. The staff opens the drain valve at regular intervals to drain the accumulated condensate. This method relies on manual judgment and cannot monitor water level changes in real time.

[0004] Traditional connection methods are cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to significant time waste during equipment installation, maintenance, and layout adjustments to meet production demands. For example, when a factory needs to temporarily increase the number of gas storage tanks to meet a sudden surge in gas demand, installing new tanks using traditional connection methods can take hours or even days. During this time, related production operations must be suspended, affecting the continuity of production. Furthermore, during routine equipment maintenance, if a component needs to be replaced, the complex connection methods will prolong equipment downtime, resulting in reduced overall production efficiency and increased production costs, failing to meet the demands of modern high-efficiency production. Therefore, an end-drainage gas storage tank is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an end-drainage gas storage tank, which aims to improve the problem of cumbersome and time-consuming operation of traditional connection methods in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An end-drainage gas storage tank includes a gas storage tank, a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the gas storage tank, a quick-connect assembly is provided at the bottom of the gas storage tank, and a drain assembly is provided on the side wall of the gas storage tank.

[0008] The quick-connect assembly includes a sleeve one, one end of which is disposed on one side of the drain pipe. A guide tube is disposed inside the sleeve one, and a sliding groove three is formed inside the guide tube. A handle is disposed on the outer wall of the sleeve one, and an eccentric wheel is fixedly connected inside the handle. The outer wall of the eccentric wheel is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove three. A sliding groove one is disposed inside the guide tube, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove one. A sliding groove two is formed inside the sleeve one, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel is rotatably connected to the sliding groove two. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to one end of the guide tube, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel is disposed inside the sleeve one.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The drainage assembly includes a second sleeve, the outer wall of which is disposed at one end of the drainage pipe.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] One end of the second sleeve is fixedly connected to a circular ring frame, and a fixing column is fixedly connected to the side wall of the circular ring frame.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A support is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed column, and a sliding column is rotatably connected inside the support.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A support plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding column, and a float is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A locking post is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support plate, and a ball plug is fixedly connected to one end of the locking post. The bottom of the ball plug is located at one end of the circular frame.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] One side of the circular frame is located on the side of the drain pipe, and the outer wall of the float is located on the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, by rotating sleeve one, slide groove three moves to the side wall, and by turning the handle to drive the eccentric wheel to rotate, the outer wall of the handle is engaged with slide groove one, thus achieving the effect of efficient assembly. This solves the problems of cumbersome operation and long time consumption in traditional connection methods, reduces equipment downtime, ensures the continuity of production operations, and improves overall production efficiency.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, when the water level rises, the float rises, causing the support plate to rotate, which causes the ball plug to disengage from the ring frame, opening the drain valve to drain water. When the condensate is drained and steam enters, the float descends, causing the support plate to rotate in the opposite direction, locking the pin back into the ring frame, and closing the drain valve. This achieves automatic and precise drainage, solving the problem of condensate in the gas storage tank being difficult to drain automatically, effectively preventing tank corrosion and water hammer caused by water accumulation, and improving product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an end-drainage gas storage tank proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a terminal drainage gas storage tank sleeve proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a two-section structure of a terminal drainage gas storage tank sleeve proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Gas storage tank; 2. Drain pipe; 3. Sleeve 1; 4. Sleeve 2; 5. Slide 1; 6. Handle; 7. Eccentric wheel; 8. Sealing ring; 9. Slide 2; 10. Circular ring frame; 11. Fixed column; 12. Support; 13. Sliding column; 14. Support plate; 15. Float; 16. Locking column; 17. Slide 3; 18. Guide pipe; 19. Ball plug. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides an embodiment of a gas storage tank 1 with end drainage, including a gas storage tank 1. The gas storage tank 1 is made of carbon steel and has pressure resistance and corrosion resistance. It can store various gases. A drain pipe 2 is provided at the bottom of the gas storage tank 1. A quick-connect component is provided at the bottom of the gas storage tank 1 for quick and convenient connection. A drain component is provided at one end of the side wall of the gas storage tank 1.

[0031] The quick-connect assembly includes a sleeve 3 made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight yet possesses strength and wear resistance. One end of the sleeve 3 is positioned on one side of the drain pipe 2. A guide tube 18 is installed inside the sleeve 3, and a groove 17 is formed inside the guide tube 18. A handle 6 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve 3. The handle 6 is made of ergonomically designed plastic with a non-slip textured surface for easy gripping and operation. An eccentric wheel 7 is fixedly connected inside the handle 6. Driven by the handle 6, the eccentric wheel 7 can rotate. The outer wall of the eccentric wheel 7 is flush with the groove 17. The inner wall of 17 is slidably connected to ensure movement during operation. The eccentric wheel 7 has a sliding groove 5 inside, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel 7 can slide on the inner wall of the sliding groove 5 to achieve connection and positioning. The sleeve 3 has a sliding groove 9 inside, and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel 7 is rotatably connected to the sliding groove 9. In order to further improve the sealing of the connection, a sealing ring 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the eccentric wheel 7. The sealing ring 8 is made of oil-resistant and water-resistant rubber material, which can effectively prevent gas and liquid leakage and ensure the normal operation of the drainage system. The outer wall of the eccentric wheel 7 is set inside the sleeve 3.

[0032] Specifically, in actual operation scenarios, when it is necessary to quickly assemble and connect various components, the guide tube 18 is rotated. The rotation of the guide tube 18 allows the slide 17 to move to the side wall of the gas tank 1. At this time, the handle 6 is turned, and the handle 6 will drive the eccentric wheel 7 connected to it to rotate. As the eccentric wheel 7 rotates, the outer wall of the handle 6 will be locked inside the slide 5, realizing the connection between the components. When it is necessary to disassemble the connected components later, the guide tube 18 is rotated again. During the rotation, the slide 17 will move to the top, and at the same time, the handle 6 will slide inside the slide 17, thereby realizing quick disassembly. This allows the staff to quickly increase or decrease the number of gas tanks 1 according to the actual production scale, process requirements, etc., and can also flexibly adjust the layout of the drainage components to fully meet different production or usage requirements.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The drainage assembly includes a sleeve 4, the outer wall of which is set at one end of the drain pipe 2. A ring frame 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the sleeve 4, and fixing posts 11 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the ring frame 10. These fixing posts 11 are made of alloy steel, with a smooth surface and precise dimensions. A support 12, made of aluminum alloy with good toughness, is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing post 11 to achieve a precise rotatable connection with the sliding post 13. The sliding post 13 is rotatably connected inside the support 12, and a support plate 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding post 13. The support plate 14 is made of carbon fiber composite material, which has high properties... The lightweight and high-strength design effectively reduces the overall weight while ensuring structural stability. A float 15 is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate 14. The float 15 is made of engineering plastic, is a standard sphere, and has a smooth surface, allowing it to smoothly rise and fall with the liquid level. A locking post 16 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support plate 14, and a ball plug 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the locking post 16. The bottom of the ball plug 19 is located at one end of the ring frame 10, and one side of the ring frame 10 is located on one side of the drain pipe 2. The float 15 can float freely up and down inside the sleeve 2 4, triggering the drainage action in a timely and accurate manner according to changes in the liquid level.

[0034] Specifically, during the daily operation of the gas storage tank 1, as compressed air and other gases cool, condensate gradually accumulates inside the tank. Over time, the water level slowly rises, causing the float 15 to rise. This rising motion of the float 15 rotates the connected support plate 14, which in turn moves the locking pin 16. The locking pin 16 disengages from its original position inside the ring frame 10, allowing the drain valve to open and the condensate to drain under gravity. When the condensate is drained and high-temperature steam enters the gas storage tank 1, the float 15 descends due to the loss of buoyancy from the condensate, causing the locking pin 16 to move again. This then causes the ball plug 19 to lock inside the ring frame 10, closing the drain valve. This effectively prevents condensate from accumulating in the gas storage tank 1, ensuring no water accumulation and guaranteeing the dryness and purity of the gas. This extends the equipment's lifespan and improves product quality.

[0035] Working principle: When it is necessary to quickly assemble and connect various components, rotate the guide tube 18. Rotating the guide tube 18 will cause the slide 17 to move to the side wall. At this time, turn the handle 6. The handle 6 will drive the eccentric wheel 7 to rotate. When the eccentric wheel 7 rotates, the outer wall of the handle 6 will be locked inside the slide 15, thus achieving quick connection. When it is necessary to disassemble, rotate the guide tube 18 again. Rotating the guide tube 18 will cause the slide 17 to move to the top. The handle 6 will then slide inside the slide 17, thus achieving disassembly. This allows for the rapid increase or decrease of the number of gas storage tanks 1 or the adjustment of the layout of drainage components according to actual needs to meet different production or usage requirements.

[0036] When condensate accumulates in the gas storage tank 1, the water level rises, causing the float 15 to float up. This causes the support plate 14 to rotate, which in turn moves the locking pin 16, displacing the ball plug 19. The float then moves away from the annular frame 10, allowing the drain valve to open and drain the condensate. When the condensate is drained and steam enters, the float 15 descends, causing the support plate 14 to rotate. This again moves the locking pin 16, displacing the ball plug 19, which then locks inside the annular frame 10, closing the drain valve. This process effectively prevents condensate from accumulating in the gas storage tank 1, ensuring no water accumulation and guaranteeing the dryness and purity of the gas. This extends the equipment's lifespan and improves the stability of the overall production process and product quality.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An end-draining gas holder comprising a gas holder (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the gas tank (1) is provided with a drain pipe (2), the bottom of the gas tank (1) is provided with a quick connector assembly, and the sidewall of the gas tank (1) is provided with a drainage assembly; The quick connector assembly comprises a sleeve one (3), one end of the sleeve one (3) is arranged on one side of the drain pipe (2), the inside of the sleeve one (3) is provided with a guide pipe (18), the inside of the guide pipe (18) is provided with a sliding groove three (17), the outer wall of the sleeve one (3) is provided with a handle (6), the inside of the handle (6) is fixedly connected with an eccentric wheel (7), the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (7) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the sliding groove three (17), the inside of the guide pipe (18) is provided with a sliding groove one (5), the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (7) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the sliding groove one (5), the inside of the sleeve one (3) is provided with a sliding groove two (9), the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (7) is rotatably connected with the inside of the sliding groove two (9), one end of the guide pipe (18) is fixedly connected with a sealing ring (8), and the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (7) is arranged in the inside of the sleeve one (3).

2. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage assembly comprises a sleeve two (4), and the outer wall of the sleeve two (4) is arranged on one end of the drain pipe (2).

3. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the sleeve two (4) is fixedly connected with a circular ring frame (10), and the sidewall of the circular ring frame (10) is fixedly connected with a fixed column (11).

4. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 3, wherein: The top of the fixed column (11) is fixedly connected with a support (12), and the inside of the support (12) is rotatably connected with a sliding column (13).

5. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 4, wherein: The outer wall of the sliding column (13) is fixedly connected with a support plate (14), and one end of the support plate (14) is fixedly connected with a floating ball (15).

6. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 5, wherein: The sidewall of the support plate (14) is fixedly connected with a clamping column (16), one end of the clamping column (16) is fixedly connected with a ball plug (19), and the bottom of the ball plug (19) is arranged on one end of the circular ring frame (10).

7. A terminal drain gas holder according to claim 6, wherein: One side of the circular ring frame (10) is arranged on one side of the drain pipe (2), and the outer wall of the floating ball (15) is arranged on the inner wall of the sleeve two (4).