Combined type liquid separator

By designing a high- and low-pressure partition structure and welding grooves on the inclined section of the machine feet in the distributor, combined with welding guide blocks and limiting baffles, the problems of high and low pressure management and insufficient support structure of traditional distributors are solved, and uniform distribution of refrigerant flow and stable connection of equipment are achieved.

CN224018595UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20SHENGZHOU YINGYI MASCH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional distributors have an unreasonable structural design, which cannot effectively achieve high and low pressure zone management, resulting in uneven refrigerant flow, insufficient support structure, and affecting equipment stability and safety.

Method used

The design incorporates a modular liquid separator, with the liquid separator cylinder divided into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber. It is equipped with a throttling baffle and machine feet, with inclined sections and welded grooves on the machine feet. Precise positioning and stable connection are achieved through welded guide blocks and limit baffles, enhancing the distribution of support points and welding strength.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the pressure conversion and flow distribution of refrigerant, enhances the stability and safety of the equipment, improves welding quality and connection reliability, and adapts to different installation requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a combined type liquid separator which comprises a liquid separation barrel body, a throttling partition plate is arranged in the liquid separation barrel body, and the interior of the liquid separation barrel body is divided into an upper high-pressure bin and a lower low-pressure bin by the throttling partition plate; machine legs are evenly distributed at the bottom of the liquid separation barrel in the circumferential direction, the top ends of the machine legs are bent to form inclined sections, the inclined sections are attached to the bottom side face of the liquid separation barrel, welding groove seams are formed in the positions, attached to the liquid separation barrel, of the inclined sections, and welding flux is arranged in the welding groove seams. The interior of the liquid separation barrel is divided into the upper high-pressure bin and the lower low-pressure bin, a high-low-pressure partition structure is constructed, pressure conversion and flow distribution of fluid such as refrigerants can be effectively achieved, supporting points are reasonably distributed through the evenly-distributed machine legs, the stability of equipment is enhanced, the contact area of the machine legs and the liquid separation barrel can be ensured through the design of the inclined sections, and the service life of the liquid separation barrel is prolonged. And the welding slot is formed in the inclined section, and the welding slot is filled with the welding flux, so that the machine leg and the liquid separation barrel can be connected more firmly, and the strength and the toughness of the welding part are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of liquid dispenser technology, and specifically relates to a combined liquid dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] In numerous industrial sectors such as chemical engineering, refrigeration, and food and beverage, liquid separators are key devices for achieving gas-liquid separation and uniform liquid distribution, and their performance directly affects the system's operating efficiency and stability. Traditional liquid separators have many limitations in structural design and functional implementation, making it difficult to meet the increasingly sophisticated and efficient demands of modern industry.

[0003] Early distributors often used a single-chamber structure, which could not effectively manage high and low pressure zones. In refrigeration systems, this structure prevented the refrigerant from undergoing proper pressure conversion and flow distribution within the distributor, often resulting in uneven refrigerant flow across different branches of the evaporator. Furthermore, the support structure of traditional distributors was poorly designed; some distributors relied solely on simple bases for support, with unevenly distributed support points and insufficient connection strength to the main equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a combined liquid distributor with a reasonable structural design. The liquid distributor is divided into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber, constructing a high-low pressure partition structure, which can effectively realize the pressure conversion and flow distribution of fluids such as refrigerants. The evenly distributed feet ensure a reasonable distribution of support points, enhancing the stability of the equipment. The inclined section design ensures the contact area between the feet and the liquid distributor, and welding grooves are set on the inclined section. The welding grooves are filled with welding material, which can make the feet and the liquid distributor more firmly connected, enhance the strength and toughness of the welded parts, and improve the overall structural integrity and safety of the equipment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A combined liquid distributor includes a liquid distributor body with a throttling baffle inside, dividing the body into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber. The bottom of the liquid distributor body has evenly distributed feet along its circumference, with the top of each foot bent to form an inclined section. This inclined section is attached to the bottom side of the liquid distributor body, and a welding groove is provided at the attachment point on the inclined section, containing solder. This invention features a reasonable structural design. The liquid distributor body is divided into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber, creating a high-low pressure partition structure that effectively achieves pressure conversion and flow distribution of fluids such as refrigerant. The evenly distributed feet ensure a reasonable distribution of support points, enhancing equipment stability. The inclined section design ensures a large contact area between the feet and the liquid distributor body, and the welding groove on the inclined section, filled with solder, provides a more secure connection between the feet and the liquid distributor body, enhancing the strength and toughness of the welded joint and improving the overall structural robustness and safety of the equipment.

[0007] Furthermore, the two ends of the inclined section that are attached to the separatory cylinder are welded and fixed to the separatory cylinder. The bottom of the foot is bent to form an enlarged section with mounting slots. The welded slot is located in the middle of the attachment point between the two, ensuring the connection strength at the middle of the attachment point between the inclined section and the separatory cylinder. The two ends of the inclined section that are attached to the separatory cylinder are then welded and fixed to form a stable two-point fixation, thereby further enhancing the connection strength between the foot and the separatory cylinder and providing reliable protection for the operation of the separator. The design of the enlarged section can increase the contact area between the foot and the mounting surface, improving structural stability. The design of the mounting slots can connect and fix the foot to the mounting surface according to needs, meeting different installation requirements of the separator equipment, enhancing versatility and adaptability. Moreover, the mounting slots have an elongated hole structure with a certain adjustment range, which is more conducive to actual disassembly and assembly operations.

[0008] Furthermore, a welding guide block is detachably installed on the machine foot, and a guide groove is provided on the welding guide block. The cross-section of the guide groove gradually increases in the direction away from the machine foot, and the small end of the guide groove coincides with the welding groove seam. The structure is ingenious and reasonable. The welding guide block provides a precise path guide for the filling of the solder, thereby ensuring the welding quality, improving the welding accuracy and welding efficiency, and forming a firm and reliable connection between the machine foot and the liquid separator.

[0009] Furthermore, a guide slider is provided on the inclined section, and a limit baffle is provided at one end of the guide slider. The back of the welding guide block is provided with an attachment surface, which abuts and fits against the inclined section. An open groove is provided on the attachment surface, which matches the guide slider. The welding guide block is slidably engaged with the guide slider through the open groove. When the welding guide block abuts against the limit baffle, the guide slider slides and engages in place within the open groove. The structure is compact and reasonable, and easy to assemble and disassemble. The sliding engagement design of the guide slider and the open groove facilitates the installation of the welding guide block. The limit baffle ensures the accurate installation and positioning of the welding guide block, ensuring that the small end of the guide groove coincides with the welding groove after the welding guide block is installed, so as to ensure the accuracy of the solder filling during the welding process and thus improve the welding quality.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting baffle is provided with a bayonet groove, and the welding guide block is provided with a locking post. When the welding guide block abuts against the limiting baffle, the locking post is locked in the bayonet groove, and the end of the locking post extends to the outside of the bayonet groove and connects with the locking nut. The design is ingenious and reasonable. The locking post and the bayonet groove cooperate to provide secondary positioning, and the locking post and the locking nut are connected and cooperated. This locking method can ensure the connection is stable, further enhancing the installation stability and reliability of the welding guide block. The installation and disassembly are flexible and convenient for actual operation.

[0011] Furthermore, a second guide slider is provided on the machine foot, and a second limit baffle is provided at one end of the second guide slider. A second attachment surface is provided on the back of the welding guide block, which abuts against the machine foot. An open slide groove is provided on the second attachment surface, which matches the second guide slider. The welding guide block is slidably engaged with the second guide slider through the open slide groove. When the welding guide block abuts against the second limit baffle, the second guide slider slides and engages in place within the open slide groove. The sliding engagement design of the second guide slider and the second open slide groove, together with the structure of the first guide slider and the first open slide groove, forms a double positioning mechanism. With the cooperation of the two limit baffles, it is easier to accurately install and position the welding guide block, ensuring that the small end of the guide groove accurately coincides with the welding groove after the welding guide block is installed. This provides accurate guidance for subsequent welding operations, ensuring the accuracy of solder filling during the welding process, thereby improving the welding quality. The overall design is reasonable, the installation is flexible, and the operation is convenient.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting baffle 2 is provided with a bayonet groove 2, and the welding guide block is provided with a locking post 2. When the welding guide block abuts against the limiting baffle 2, the locking post 2 is locked in the bayonet groove 2, and the end of the locking post 2 extends to the outside of the bayonet groove 2 and connects with the locking nut 2. The locking post 2 is locked in the bayonet groove 2, forming a stable mechanical connection structure, which can effectively prevent the welding guide block from accidentally sliding or displacing during use. The locking post 2 and the locking nut 2 are locked together, which, together with the locking post 1 and the locking nut 1, forms a double locking structure. This can further improve the connection firmness and reliability between the welding guide block and the machine foot, ensuring that the welding guide block can be kept in the accurate position during welding operation and equipment operation, ensuring welding quality and equipment stability. The design is reasonable and the installation and disassembly are convenient.

[0013] Furthermore, the side wall of the separator is provided with support one, support two, and support three, each with holes. Supports one, two, and three are vertically staggered and circumferentially staggered. Preferably, there are two supports one and two supports two. The vertical and circumferential staggered distribution of supports one, two, and three allows the separator to adapt to different installation environments and tooling requirements, improving its versatility and installation adaptability. The supports in multiple positions can provide support from multiple directions, enhancing structural stability.

[0014] Furthermore, a support four is provided on the top of the separator body. The upper end of the support four is bent to form a connecting section, and a connecting hole is provided on the connecting section. The design of the support four can connect the top of the separator to other equipment or components, further enhancing the overall installation stability of the separator.

[0015] Furthermore, a U-shaped steel pipe is installed on the separatory cylinder. One end of the U-shaped steel pipe extends into the lower low-pressure chamber, while the other end of the U-shaped steel pipe is exposed on the outside of the separatory cylinder and connected to the steel pipe interface. The part of the U-shaped steel pipe exposed on the outside of the separatory cylinder is fixedly connected to the separatory cylinder through a reinforcing bracket, thereby improving the reliability of the connection and the stability of the overall structure.

[0016] This utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model is reasonably designed and highly practical. The liquid separator is divided into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber, forming a high-low pressure partition structure that can effectively realize the pressure conversion and flow distribution of fluids such as refrigerants. The evenly distributed feet ensure a reasonable distribution of support points, enhancing the stability of the equipment. The inclined section design ensures the contact area between the feet and the liquid separator, and welding grooves are set on the inclined section. The welding grooves are filled with welding material, which can make the feet and the liquid separator more firmly connected, enhance the strength and toughness of the welded parts, and improve the overall structural integrity and safety of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a combined liquid dispenser according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the welding guide block and the machine foot in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structural state when the guide groove corresponds to the welding groove in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional distribution of guide slider one on the inclined section and guide slider two on the machine foot in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the welding guide block in this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram, 1-dispensing cylinder; 2-throttling baffle; 3-upper high-pressure chamber; 4-lower low-pressure chamber; 5-machine foot; 6-inclined section; 7-welded groove; 8-expanded section; 9-mounting slot; 10-welded guide block; 11-guide groove; 12-guide slider; 13-limiting baffle; 14-attaching surface; 15-opening slide groove; 16-bayonet groove; 17-clamping post; 18-locking screw 19-Guide slider II; 20-Limiting baffle II; 21-Attaching surface II; 22-Opening groove II; 23-Bayonet groove II; 24-Snap-fit ​​post II; 25-Locking nut II; 26-Bracket I; 27-Bracket II; 28-Bracket III; 29-Bracket IV; 30-Connecting section; 31-Connecting hole; 32-U-shaped steel pipe; 33-Reinforcing bracket; 34-Hole; 35-Steel pipe interface. Detailed Implementation

[0028] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this utility model discloses a combined liquid separator, including a liquid separator body 1. A throttling baffle 2 is provided inside the liquid separator body 1, which divides the liquid separator body 1 into an upper high-pressure chamber 3 and a lower low-pressure chamber 4. The bottom of the liquid separator body 1 is evenly distributed with feet 5 along the circumference. The top of the feet 5 is bent to form an inclined section 6, which is attached to the bottom side of the liquid separator body 1. A welding groove 7 is provided on the inclined section 6 where it is attached to the liquid separator body 1, and the welding groove 7 is filled with solder. This utility model has a reasonable structural design. The liquid separator 1 is divided into an upper high-pressure chamber 3 and a lower low-pressure chamber 4, forming a high-low pressure partition structure, which can effectively realize the pressure conversion and flow distribution of fluids such as refrigerant. The evenly distributed feet 5 make the support points reasonably distributed, enhancing the stability of the equipment. The design of the inclined section 6 can ensure the contact area between the feet 5 and the liquid separator 1. Furthermore, a welding groove 7 is set on the inclined section 6, and the welding groove 7 is filled with welding material, which can make the feet 5 and the liquid separator 1 more firmly connected, enhance the strength and toughness of the welded parts, and improve the overall structural integrity and safety of the equipment.

[0029] The inclined section 6 is welded and fixed to the liquid separator 1 at both ends where it is attached. The bottom of the foot 5 is bent to form an enlarged section 8, which has a mounting slot 9. The welding groove 7 is located in the middle of the attachment point between the two parts, ensuring the connection strength between the inclined section 6 and the liquid separator 1 at the middle. The two ends of the inclined section 6 and the liquid separator 1 are then welded and fixed to form a stable two-point fixation, thereby further enhancing the connection strength between the foot 5 and the liquid separator 1 and providing reliable protection for the operation of the liquid separator. The design of the enlarged section 8 can increase the contact area between the foot 5 and the mounting surface, improving structural stability. The design of the mounting slot 9 can connect and fix the foot 5 to the mounting surface according to the requirements, meeting different installation requirements of the liquid separator equipment, enhancing versatility and adaptability. Moreover, the mounting slot 9 has an elongated hole structure with a certain adjustment range, which is more conducive to actual disassembly and assembly operations.

[0030] A welding guide block 10 is detachably installed on the machine foot 5. The welding guide block 10 is provided with a guide groove 11. The cross-section of the guide groove 11 gradually increases in the direction away from the machine foot 5. The small end of the guide groove 11 coincides with the welding groove 7. The structure is ingenious and reasonable. The welding guide block 10 provides a precise path guide for the filling of the solder, thereby ensuring the welding quality, improving the welding accuracy and welding efficiency, and forming a firm and reliable connection between the machine foot 5 and the liquid separator 1. The welding guide block 10 is detachable from the machine foot 5 and can be removed after welding.

[0031] A guide slider 12 is provided on the inclined section 6. A limit baffle 13 is provided at one end of the guide slider 12. An attachment surface 14 is provided on the back of the welding guide block 10. The attachment surface 14 abuts and fits against the inclined section 6. An open groove 15 is provided on the attachment surface 14. The open groove 15 matches the guide slider 12. The welding guide block 10 is slidably engaged with the guide slider 12 through the open groove 15. When the welding guide block 10 abuts against the limit baffle 13, the guide slider 12 slides and engages in the open groove 15. The structure is compact and reasonable, and easy to disassemble and assemble. The sliding engagement design of the guide slider 12 and the open groove 15 facilitates the installation of the welding guide block 10. The limit baffle 13 ensures the accurate installation and positioning of the welding guide block 10, and ensures that the small end of the guide groove 11 coincides with the welding groove 7 after the welding guide block 10 is installed, so as to ensure the accuracy of the solder filling during the welding process, thereby improving the welding quality.

[0032] The limiting baffle 13 is provided with a bayonet groove 16, and the welding guide block 10 is provided with a snap-fit ​​post 17. When the welding guide block 10 abuts against the limiting baffle 13, the snap-fit ​​post 17 is locked in the bayonet groove 16, and the end of the snap-fit ​​post 17 extends to the outside of the bayonet groove 16 and connects with the locking nut 18. The design is ingenious and reasonable. The snap-fit ​​post 17 and the bayonet groove 16 cooperate to provide secondary positioning. The snap-fit ​​post 17 is provided with threads that match the locking nut 18, and the snap-fit ​​post 17 and the locking nut 18 are connected and cooperated. This locking method can ensure the connection is stable, further enhance the installation stability and reliability of the welding guide block 10, and make installation and disassembly flexible and convenient for actual operation.

[0033] A guide slider 2 19 is provided on the machine foot 5. A limit baffle 20 is provided at one end of the guide slider 2 19. The back of the welding guide block 10 is provided with an attachment surface 21, which abuts against the machine foot 5. An open slide groove 22 is provided on the attachment surface 21, which matches the guide slider 2 19. The welding guide block 10 is slidably engaged with the guide slider 2 19 through the open slide groove 22. When the welding guide block 10 abuts against the limit baffle 20, the guide slider 2 19 slides and engages within the open slide groove 22. The sliding engagement design of guide slider 19 and open groove 22, together with the structure of guide slider 12 and open groove 15, forms a double positioning mechanism. With the cooperation of two limiting baffles, it is easier to accurately install and position the welding guide block 10, ensuring that the small end of the guide groove 11 and the welding groove 7 are precisely aligned after the welding guide block 10 is installed. This provides accurate guidance for subsequent welding operations, ensuring the accuracy of solder filling during the welding process, thereby improving the welding quality. The overall design is reasonable, the installation is flexible, and it is easy to operate.

[0034] The limiting baffle 20 is provided with a bayonet groove 23, and the welding guide block 10 is provided with a locking post 24. When the welding guide block 10 abuts against the limiting baffle 20, the locking post 24 is locked into the bayonet groove 23, and the end of the locking post 24 extends to the outside of the bayonet groove 23 and connects with the locking nut 25. The locking post 24 is locked into the bayonet groove 23, forming a stable mechanical connection structure, which can effectively prevent the welding guide block 10 from accidentally sliding or displacing during use. The second snap-fit ​​post 24 is provided with threads that match the second locking nut 25, and the second snap-fit ​​post 24 and the second locking nut 25 are locked together. Together with the locking connection between the first snap-fit ​​post 17 and the first locking nut 18, a double locking structure is formed, which can further improve the connection between the welding guide block 10 and the machine foot 5, ensuring that the welding guide block 10 can be kept in the accurate position during welding operation and equipment operation, thus ensuring welding quality and equipment stability. The design is reasonable and the installation and disassembly are convenient.

[0035] The side wall of the separator 1 is provided with brackets 26, 27, and 28. Each bracket has a hole 34. The brackets are vertically and circumferentially staggered. Preferably, there are two brackets 26 and 27. The vertical and circumferential staggered distribution of the brackets allows the separator to adapt to different installation environments and tooling requirements, improving its versatility and installation adaptability. The multiple brackets provide support from multiple directions, enhancing structural stability. The top of the separator 1 is provided with bracket 29. The upper end of bracket 29 is bent to form a connecting section 30 with a connecting hole 31. The design of bracket 29 allows the top of the separator to be connected to other equipment or components, further enhancing the overall installation stability of the separator.

[0036] A U-shaped steel pipe 32 is installed on the liquid separator 1. One end of the U-shaped steel pipe 32 extends into the lower low-pressure chamber 4, and the other end of the U-shaped steel pipe 32 is exposed on the outside of the liquid separator 1 and connected to the steel pipe interface 35. The part of the U-shaped steel pipe 32 exposed on the outside of the liquid separator 1 is fixedly connected to the liquid separator 1 through a reinforcing bracket 33. This connection improves the reliability of the connection and the stability of the overall structure.

[0037] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the technical features of this utility model are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on this utility model to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A combined liquid dispenser, comprising a liquid dispenser cylinder; Its features are: The liquid separator is equipped with a throttling baffle, which divides the liquid separator into an upper high-pressure chamber and a lower low-pressure chamber. The bottom of the liquid separator is evenly distributed with feet along the circumference. The top of each foot is bent to form an inclined section. The inclined section is attached to the bottom side of the liquid separator. A welding groove is provided on the inclined section where it is attached to the liquid separator, and welding material is provided in the welding groove.

2. The combined liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined section is welded and fixed to the liquid separator at both ends where it is attached to the liquid separator. The bottom of the machine foot is bent to form an enlarged section, and the enlarged section is provided with mounting slots.

3. The combined liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A welding guide block is detachably installed on the machine foot. The welding guide block is provided with a guide groove. The cross-section of the guide groove gradually increases in the direction away from the machine foot. The small end of the guide groove coincides with and corresponds to the weld groove seam.

4. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide slider is provided on the inclined section, and a limit baffle is provided at one end of the guide slider. The back of the welding guide block is provided with an attachment surface, which abuts against and fits against the inclined section. An open slide groove is provided on the attachment surface, which matches the guide slider. The welding guide block is slidably engaged with the guide slider through the open slide groove. When the welding guide block abuts against the limit baffle, the guide slider slides into place within the open slide groove.

5. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting baffle is provided with a bayonet groove, and the welding guide block is provided with a locking post. When the welding guide block abuts against the limiting baffle, the locking post is locked into the bayonet groove, and the end of the locking post extends to the outside of the bayonet groove and connects with the locking nut.

6. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The machine foot is provided with a guide slider two, and a limit baffle two is provided at one end of the guide slider two. The back of the welding guide block is provided with an attachment surface two, which abuts and fits against the machine foot. An open slide groove two is provided on the attachment surface two, which matches the guide slider two. The welding guide block is slidably engaged with the guide slider two through the open slide groove two. When the welding guide block abuts against the limit baffle two, the guide slider two slides and engages in position within the open slide groove two.

7. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting baffle 2 is provided with a bayonet groove 2, and the welding guide block is provided with a locking post 2. When the welding guide block abuts against the limiting baffle 2, the locking post 2 is limited and locked into the bayonet groove 2, and the end of the locking post 2 extends to the outside of the bayonet groove 2 and is connected to the locking nut 2.

8. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the liquid separator is provided with a support, a support, and a support. Each of the supports has holes. The supports are vertically staggered and circumferentially staggered.

9. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the liquid separator is provided with a support four, the upper end of which is bent to form a connecting section, and the connecting section is provided with a connecting hole.

10. A combined liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid separator is provided with a U-shaped steel pipe. One end of the U-shaped steel pipe extends into the lower low-pressure chamber, and the other end of the U-shaped steel pipe is exposed on the outside of the liquid separator and connected to the steel pipe interface. The part of the U-shaped steel pipe exposed on the outside of the liquid separator is fixedly connected to the liquid separator by a reinforcing bracket.