Chromatographic column cleaning device
By designing a column cleaning device that includes clamping, cleaning, and water collection components, the problem of columns falling and being bumped during installation and disassembly has been solved, thus improving cleaning efficiency and water resource utilization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing column cleaning devices are prone to causing columns to fall during installation and disassembly, resulting in damage and low cleaning efficiency.
A chromatography column cleaning device was designed, comprising a clamping component, a cleaning component, and a water collection component. The clamping component stably clamps the chromatography column using an elastic pad and an arc plate. The cleaning component cleans the inside of the chromatography column using a water spray pipe. The water collection component collects and reuses water resources.
It achieves stable clamping of the chromatographic column during installation and disassembly, avoiding damage from impacts, and improves cleaning efficiency and water resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of chromatographic column cleaning, especially to a chromatographic column cleaning device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Chromatographic column is an important tool in chemical analysis, mainly used for separating and purifying different components in a mixture. During the chromatographic analysis process, sample components will accumulate on the chromatographic column, especially on silica gel chromatographic column. These accumulated samples and impurities will gradually form a new stationary phase, affecting the separation effect and retention time of the chromatographic column. Therefore, the chromatographic column needs to be cleaned.
[0003] Application No. 202323029264.3 discloses a chromatographic column flushing device, which comprises a base, a rotating frame and an adjusting frame. The base is provided with support columns on both sides. The rotating frame is rotatably installed between the two support columns. The rotating frame has a first liquid collecting cavity. The rotating frame has a first flow guide pipe communicating with the first liquid collecting cavity. The adjusting frame is installed on the rotating frame and can be adjusted to approach or move away from the rotating frame. The adjusting frame has a second liquid collecting cavity. The adjusting frame has a second flow guide pipe communicating with the second liquid collecting cavity. The adjusting frame and the rotating frame have a plurality of mounting assemblies for mounting chromatographic columns, so that the chromatographic columns are in communication with the first liquid collecting cavity and the second liquid collecting cavity. The utility model not only greatly improves the cleaning effect of the chromatographic column, but also improves the cleaning efficiency.
[0004] The above scheme has the following disadvantages when in use. When multiple chromatographic columns are installed and disassembled, the staff needs to hold all the chromatographic columns by hand, otherwise the chromatographic columns will fall off the rotating frame and may be damaged. Therefore, we provide a chromatographic column cleaning device. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The utility model provides a chromatographic column cleaning device to solve the technical problems in the above background technology.
[0006] The purpose and function of the chromatographic column cleaning device are achieved by the following specific technical means: a chromatographic column cleaning device, comprising a perforated plate, a clamping assembly is arranged above the perforated plate, the clamping assembly comprises two groups of supporting plates fixedly connected to the upper surface of the perforated plate, one end of each group of supporting plates close to each other is fixedly connected with a mounting plate, one side surface of each mounting plate close to each other is fixedly connected with a group of elastic pads, one side surface of each group of elastic pads close to each other is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped plate, a cleaning assembly is arranged above the perforated plate, and a water collecting assembly is arranged outside the perforated plate.
[0007] Two sets of connecting plates are fixedly connected to one side of the two mounting plates that are close to each other, and the two sets of connecting plates are arranged at equal distances.
[0008] The cleaning assembly includes two upright plates fixedly connected to the upper surface of the perforated plate, and a rotating plate is rotatably connected to one of the two upright plates on the side closest to each other by locking bolts.
[0009] Each of the rotating plates has a groove on its upper surface, and a sliding plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of each groove. The top ends of the two sliding plates are fixedly connected to a top plate. A water collection pipe is provided above the top plate, and a set of water spray pipes is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the water collection pipe. The bottom end of each water spray pipe passes through the top plate and extends to the bottom of the top plate.
[0010] Each of the two rotating plates has a limiting frame fixedly connected to its opposite side. Each limiting frame has a limiting plate slidably connected to its inner wall. The tops of the two limiting plates are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the two sliding plates.
[0011] The water collection assembly includes two support plates fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the perforated plate, and the bottom ends of the two support plates are fixedly connected to a water collection tank.
[0012] Beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. The clamping components can stabilize multiple chromatographic columns, eliminating the need for staff to support them and preventing damage from drops or impacts during installation and disassembly. The cleaning components allow water to be injected from the top of the column for internal cleaning. The water collection components collect the cleaned water for reuse.
[0014] 2. Through the cooperation of the support plate, mounting plate, elastic pad, and arc-shaped plate, the elastic pad's elasticity allows it to push the arc-shaped plate when it is squeezed by the chromatographic column. This clamps the column, stabilizing it and preventing it from falling during installation and disassembly, thus avoiding damage. The combination of the vertical plate and rotating plate allows the top plate to be tilted, facilitating column installation. The combination of the sliding groove and sliding plate allows for adjustment of the water spray pipe height, ensuring that the sprayed water enters the column for cleaning. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the clamping component of this utility model from top view.
[0017] Figure 3 It is the side view of the cleaning assembly of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 It is the side view of the water collecting assembly of the utility model.
[0019] Figures 1-4 In the embodiment, the correspondence between the component names and the reference numerals is as follows:
[0020] 1, the hole plate; 2, the clamping assembly; 201, the support plate; 202, the mounting plate; 203, the elastic pad; 204, the arc plate; 205, the connecting plate; 3, the cleaning assembly; 301, the vertical plate; 302, the rotating plate; 303, the sliding groove; 304, the sliding plate; 305, the top plate; 306, the water collecting pipe; 307, the water spraying pipe; 308, the limiting frame; 309, the limiting plate; 4, the water collecting assembly; 401, the support plate; 402, the water collecting tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
[0022] As shown in the accompanying drawings Figure 1 to the accompanying drawings Figure 4 A chromatographic column cleaning device, comprising a hole plate 1, a hole compatible with the inner diameter of the chromatographic column is formed above the hole plate 1, which can ensure that the water entering the interior of the chromatographic column can flow out, a clamping assembly 2 is arranged above the hole plate 1, the clamping assembly 2 comprises two groups of support plates 201 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the hole plate 1, the two groups of support plates 201 are symmetrically arranged, and the ends of the two groups of support plates 201 close to each other are fixedly connected with mounting plates 202 in common, one group of elastic pads 203 is fixedly connected to the side surface close to each other of the two mounting plates 202, and the side surface close to each other of the two groups of elastic pads 203 is fixedly connected with arc plates 204, when the chromatographic column presses the arc plates 204, the elastic pads 203 will contract, and at the same time, the elastic pads 203 will push the arc plates 204, so that the arc plates 204 can form a clamping stable state to the chromatographic column, which can prevent the chromatographic column from falling, colliding and damaging.
[0023] The two installation plates 202 are fixedly connected with two groups of connecting plates 205 on the side close to each other, the two groups of connecting plates 205 are arranged at equal distances, and the connecting plates 205 can be used to form a stable pulling state between the installation plates 202, so that the installation plates 202 can be prevented from being bent due to the thrust of the chromatographic column.
[0024] The upper side of the perforated plate 1 is provided with a cleaning assembly 3, the cleaning assembly 3 includes two vertical plates 301 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the perforated plate 1, and the side close to each other of the two vertical plates 301 is rotatably connected with a rotating plate 302 through a locking bolt, and the rotating plate 302 can be rotated to deflect the top plate 305 to one side of the arc-shaped plate 204, so that the staff can insert the chromatographic column between the arc-shaped plate 204.
[0025] The upper surface of each rotating plate 302 is provided with a sliding groove 303, the inner wall of each sliding groove 303 is slidably connected with a sliding plate 304, and the top ends of the two sliding plates 304 are fixedly connected with a top plate 305, the height of the top plate 305 can be adjusted through the connection of the sliding groove 303 and the sliding plate 304, so that the distance between the water spraying pipe 307 and the chromatographic column can be adjusted, so that the water sprayed by the water spraying pipe 307 can enter the chromatographic column to clean it, and the upper side of the top plate 305 is provided with a water collecting pipe 306, the outer surface of the water collecting pipe 306 is fixedly connected with a group of water spraying pipes 307, the bottom end of each water spraying pipe 307 penetrates through the top plate 305 and extends below the top plate 305, and the outside of the water collecting pipe 306 is provided with a water injection pipe, so that the staff can inject water into the water collecting pipe 306, and the water collecting pipe 306 will disperse water into the water spraying pipe 307 to spray into the chromatographic column for cleaning work.
[0026] The side away from each other of the two rotating plates 302 is fixedly connected with a limiting frame 308, the inner wall of each limiting frame 308 is slidably connected with a limiting plate 309, and the top ends of the two limiting plates 309 are connected with the sides away from each other of the two sliding plates 304, respectively, the sliding distance of the sliding plate 304 can be limited through the cooperation of the limiting plate 309 and the limiting frame 308, so that the sliding plate 304 can be prevented from sliding out of the sliding groove 303, so as to avoid the disconnection between the sliding plate 304 and the rotating plate 302.
[0027] The outside of the perforated plate 1 is provided with a water collecting assembly 4, the water collecting assembly 4 includes two support plates 401 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the perforated plate 1, and the bottom ends of the two support plates 401 are fixedly connected with a water collecting tank 402, the support plate 401 can be used to fix the water collecting tank 402 outside the perforated plate 1, and the water collecting tank 402 can collect the water after cleaning the chromatographic column, so that the water can be reused, and the waste of water resources is avoided.
[0028] Working principle: use first rotate the rotating plate 302, until the top plate 305 deflection to one side, then the chromatographic column is sequentially clamped into the arc plate 204, elastic pad 203 will exert a certain thrust on the arc plate 204, the arc plate 204 will form clamping on the chromatographic column, then rotate the rotating plate 302, let the water jet pipe 307 is located directly above the chromatographic column, then press down the top plate 305, the slide plate 304 will enter the chute 303, until the water jet pipe 307 drops to the top of the chromatographic column, then fill the water inside the water collector 306, the water jet pipe 307 will be sprayed to the inside of the chromatographic column to complete the cleaning of the chromatographic column, can avoid the chromatographic column installation and disassembly appear knock damage situation.
Claims
1. A chromatographic column cleaning device, comprising a perforated plate (1), characterized in that: A clamping assembly (2) is provided above the perforated plate (1). The clamping assembly (2) includes two sets of support plates (201) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the perforated plate (1). The two sets of support plates (201) are respectively fixedly connected to an mounting plate (202) at their respective ends. An elastic pad (203) is fixedly connected to the side of the two mounting plates (202) that are close to each other. An arc plate (204) is fixedly connected to the side of the two sets of elastic pads (203) that are close to each other. A cleaning assembly (3) is provided above the perforated plate (1). A water collection assembly (4) is provided outside the perforated plate (1).
2. The column cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of connecting plates (205) are fixedly connected to one side of the two mounting plates (202) that are close to each other, and the two sets of connecting plates (205) are arranged at equal distances.
3. The column cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (3) includes two upright plates (301) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the perforated plate (1), and a rotating plate (302) is rotatably connected to one side of each of the two upright plates (301) that are close to each other by locking bolts.
4. The column cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the rotating plates (302) has a groove (303) on its upper surface. Each groove (303) has a sliding plate (304) slidably connected to its inner wall. The tops of the two sliding plates (304) are fixedly connected to a top plate (305). A water collection pipe (306) is provided above the top plate (305). A set of water spray pipes (307) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the water collection pipe (306). The bottom end of each water spray pipe (307) passes through the top plate (305) and extends to the bottom of the top plate (305).
5. The column cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the two rotating plates (302) is fixedly connected to a limiting frame (308) on one side away from each other. The inner wall of each limiting frame (308) is slidably connected to a limiting plate (309). The top ends of the two limiting plates (309) are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the two sliding plates (304).
6. The column cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection assembly (4) includes two support plates (401) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the perforated plate (1), and the bottom ends of the two support plates (401) are fixedly connected to a water collection tank (402).
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Chromatographic column flushing device
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