Humidifying device for grains

The humidification device, which incorporates multi-stage filtration and ultraviolet sterilization, solves the problem of uneven humidity in grain silos, achieving uniform humidity distribution and improved hygiene, and extending the service life of the equipment.

CN224055242UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31ANHUI HUAZHONG MASCH SUPPORTING ENG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, directly spraying water mist inside grain silos leads to uneven humidity and easily causes water puddles to accumulate, affecting grain quality and hygiene.

Method used

The system employs a multi-stage filtration system and a humidification device that combines ultraviolet sterilization. The evaporator atomizes water into moisture and distributes it evenly. The moisture is then blown into the warehouse by a duct fan. Combined with three-stage filtration and UV-C lamps, the water source is purified to ensure water purity.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform humidity distribution within the grain warehouse, improves the hygiene level of the grain warehouse, prevents mold and pests, extends equipment life, and ensures food security.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a humidifying device for grains, which relates to the technical field of agricultural grain machinery and comprises a support, a plurality of moving wheels are fittingly mounted on the lower side of the support, a water tank is fittingly mounted on the support, a water replenishing pipe is fittingly mounted on the lower side of the water tank, a box is fittingly mounted on the water tank, and a plurality of windows are arranged on the box. A plurality of windows are formed in the box body, an evaporator is installed in each window in a matched mode, a plurality of sprinkling pipes are installed on the box body in a matched mode, an air inlet pipe is installed on the box body in a matched mode, and a pipeline fan is installed in the air inlet pipe in a matched mode. When the warehouse humidifying device is used, liquid in the water tank can be sprinkled on the evaporator through the water sprinkling pipe by the water pump, the water is evaporated into moisture in the evaporator, the moisture is blown out through the pipeline fan on the box body, then the inside of a warehouse is humidified, and a second ultraviolet lamp can sterilize and kill insects on a second filter screen. And the purity of water entering the water pump is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural and grain machinery technology, specifically to a grain humidification device. Background Technology

[0002] Grains naturally contain a certain amount of moisture, and during storage, this moisture content needs to be maintained below a safe level to prevent microbial activity. This safe moisture level may vary depending on the type of grain; for example, wheat, corn, and rice each have different standards. Generally, microorganisms such as mold thrive in high humidity, leading to grain spoilage, the production of toxins, and health hazards. Secondly, excessive humidity can also promote the growth of pests. Many storage pests multiply more easily in humid environments, increasing grain loss. Furthermore, high humidity can increase grain respiration, generating heat and further exacerbating mold and spoilage. However, if the humidity is too low, the grain may lose excessive moisture, resulting in weight loss and impacting economic efficiency. Simultaneously, overly dry grain may cause problems during processing, such as brittleness, affecting taste and quality. Therefore, appropriate humidity is necessary; it should neither be too high nor too low.

[0003] To increase humidity, grain warehouses often use direct spraying. However, this method can easily lead to uneven grain moisture, and the water can easily accumulate on the ground, forming small puddles. The water in these puddles can deteriorate, causing environmental degradation within the grain warehouse. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem of uneven humidity in grain storage caused by direct water mist spraying as mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a grain humidification device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a grain humidification device, comprising a support frame, several casters mounted on the lower side of the support frame, a water tank mounted on the support frame, a water supply pipe mounted on the lower side of the water tank, a housing mounted on the water tank, several windows opened on the housing, an evaporator mounted in each window, several water spray pipes mounted on the housing, the water spray pipes being configured in conjunction with the evaporators, an air inlet pipe mounted on the housing, and a duct fan mounted inside the air inlet pipe;

[0006] A connecting plate is installed inside the water tank, and a submersible tank is installed on the connecting plate. A water pump is installed inside the submersible tank, and the water pump's outlet pipe extends to the upper side of the submersible tank. The outlet pipe is connected to a sprinkler pipe. A filter box is installed on one side of the submersible tank, and a third filter screen is installed at the water inlet pipe of the submersible tank.

[0007] Preferably, a first filter screen is embedded in one side of the filter box, a second filter screen is installed inside the filter box, and two second ultraviolet lamps are installed inside the filter box, with each second ultraviolet lamp corresponding to one side of the second filter screen.

[0008] Preferably, a first ultraviolet lamp is installed on the connecting plate, the surface of the first ultraviolet lamp is covered with a waterproof sleeve, a pull rod is installed on one side of the bracket, a door is installed on one side of the box, and an electrical control box is installed on one side of the box.

[0009] Preferably, a water level sensor is installed on one side of the filter box, and a dustproof net is installed on the air inlet pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the evaporator is composed of an array of vertically installed corrugated plates, and louvers are also installed in the window, with each louver corresponding to a specific evaporator.

[0011] Preferably, the third filter screen is inclined, and the mesh count of the first, second and third filter screens increases sequentially.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. When this utility model is in use, the liquid in the water tank can be sprayed onto the evaporator through a water pump and sprinkled onto the evaporator. The water evaporates into moisture in the evaporator, and the moisture is then blown out through the pipe fan on the tank body, thereby humidifying the warehouse. In addition, an ultraviolet (UV-C) sterilization lamp is installed on the connecting plate, which can further purify the water in the water tank, effectively inactivating 99.9% of algae spores, pathogens and pest larvae in the water, greatly improving the purity of the water in the tank and greatly improving the hygiene of the grain warehouse. Moreover, the method of humidifying the grain warehouse by turning the water into moisture through the evaporator avoids the uneven humidity in the grain warehouse caused by directly spraying water.

[0014] 2. This utility model incorporates a three-stage progressive filtration system during water pump intake: primary filtration uses a first filter screen (mesh size ≥ 50) installed on the side wall of the water tank to trap large suspended solids such as insect carcasses; secondary filtration uses a second filter screen (pore size ≥ 500) inside the filter box to block large particles such as silt; and final filtration uses a third filter screen (≥ 1000) installed at the water pump inlet to achieve more thorough purification. The filter box also integrates an ultraviolet (UV-C) sterilization lamp, which can effectively inactivate 99.9% of algal spores, pathogens, and insect larvae in the water. This multi-stage linkage purification mechanism not only extends the service life of the equipment but also ensures the hygiene and safety of stored goods. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of a grain humidification device according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model relates to a grain humidification device. Figure 1 Another perspective view.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a grain humidification device according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a grain humidification device. Figure 3 The main view.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the submersible tank and filter box of a grain humidification device according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the submersible tank and filter tank of a grain humidification device according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This utility model relates to a grain humidification device. Figure 6 The main view.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of the evaporator of a grain humidification device according to this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 101, bracket; 102, housing; 103, air inlet pipe; 104, duct fan; 105, dustproof net; 106, water supply pipe; 107, window; 108, louvers; 109, evaporator; 110, electrical control box; 111, door; 112, casters; 113, pull rod; 114, water tank; 201, submersible tank; 202, filter box; 204, sprinkler pipe; 205, water outlet pipe; 206, water level sensor; 207, first filter screen; 208, connecting plate; 209, first ultraviolet lamp; 210, second filter screen; 211, water pump; 212, second ultraviolet lamp; 213, third filter screen; 214, water inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this embodiment provides a grain humidification device, including a support 101. The bottom of the I-shaped support 101 integrates four sets of casters 112 to enable the device to move throughout its entire range. A pull rod 113 is installed on one side of the support 101, and a door 111 is installed on one side of the housing 102. An electrical control box 110 is installed on one side of the housing 102. The pull rod 113 on one side enhances the ease of operation. The support 101 is made of 304 stainless steel frame, with a static load ≥800kg and a dynamic load ≥500kg.

[0026] A water tank 114 with a capacity of 500L is installed on the bracket 101. The inner wall is covered with an epoxy anti-corrosion coating. It is equipped with a water supply pipe 106 and a water level sensor 206. When in use, the water supply pipe 106 is connected to a pipeline with a certain pressure. A solenoid valve is installed on the water supply pipe 106. The solenoid valve is controlled by the electrical control system in the electrical control box 110 according to the data of the water level sensor 206.

[0027] The housing 102 has several windows 107, and each window 107 is equipped with an evaporator 109. The evaporator 109 is composed of multiple vertically installed corrugated plate arrays. Louvers 108 are also installed in the windows 107. Each louver 108 is set to correspond with the evaporator 109. The effective evaporation area of ​​each evaporator 109 is 20.4㎡, and the adjustable louvers 108 control the airflow distribution.

[0028] Several water spray pipes 204 are installed on the housing 102. The water spray pipes 204 are arranged in conjunction with the evaporator 109. The water spray pipes 204 are PE water spray pipes arranged in a ring and equipped with atomizing nozzles with a diameter of 0.5mm. The water mist coverage is ≥95%. The nozzles are located above the evaporator 109 and are arranged in a corresponding manner.

[0029] An air inlet pipe 103 is installed on the housing 102, and a duct fan 104 is installed inside the air inlet pipe 103. The air volume of the duct fan 104 is 2000 m³ / h. 3 / h, a dustproof net 105 is installed at the upper end of the air intake pipe 103.

[0030] A connecting plate 208 is installed inside the water tank 114, and a submersible tank 201 is installed on the connecting plate 208. A water pump 211 is installed inside the submersible tank 201. The water pump 211 has a power of 1.5kW, a head of 15m, and a flow rate of 10m³ / h. 3 / h, the outlet pipe 205 of the water pump 211 extends to the upper side of the submersible tank 201, the outlet pipe 205 is connected to the sprinkler pipe 204, a filter box 202 is installed on one side of the submersible tank 201, and a third filter screen 213 is installed at the inlet pipe 214 of the submersible tank 201.

[0031] A first filter screen 207 is embedded in one side of the filter box 202. A second filter screen 210 is installed inside the filter box 202. Two second ultraviolet lamps 212 are also installed inside the filter box 202, each corresponding to one side of the second filter screen 210. A first ultraviolet lamp 209 is installed on the connecting plate 208. The surface of the first ultraviolet lamp 209 is covered with a waterproof sleeve. The third filter screen 213 is set at an angle. The water pump 211 is equipped with a three-stage progressive filtration system: primary filtration uses the first filter screen 207 with a mesh size ≥50 set on the side wall of the water tank 114 to intercept large suspended matter such as insect corpses; secondary filtration uses the second filter screen 210 in the filter box 202 with a pore size ≥500 to block large particles such as mud and sand; and final filtration uses the third filter screen 213 with a pore size ≥1000 set at the inlet of the water pump 211 to achieve more thorough purification.

[0032] It should be noted that, in use, the liquid in the water tank 114 can be sprayed onto the evaporator 109 through the sprinkler pipe 204 by the water pump 211. The water evaporates into moisture in the evaporator 109, and then passes through the housing 102.

[0033] The duct fan 104 blows out moisture, thus humidifying the warehouse. Furthermore, the connecting plate 208 is equipped with a UV-C sterilizing lamp, which further purifies the water in the water tank 114, effectively inactivating 99.9% of algal spores, pathogens, and insect larvae, greatly improving the purity of the water in the tank 114 and significantly enhancing the hygiene of the grain warehouse. The evaporator 109 humidifies the water, avoiding the uneven humidity caused by direct water spraying. When the water pump 211 draws water, a three-stage progressive filtration system is configured for more thorough water purification. The filter box 202 integrates a UV-C sterilizing lamp, effectively inactivating 99.9% of algal spores, pathogens, and insect larvae in the water. This multi-stage, interconnected purification mechanism not only extends the equipment's lifespan but also ensures the hygiene and safety of stored goods.

[0034] In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A humidifying device for foodstuffs, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of water spraying device, including support (101), the lower side of the support (101) is fitted with several mobile wheels (112), the upper side of the support (101) is fitted with water tank (114), the lower side of the water tank (114) is fitted with water supplement pipe (106), the upper side of the water tank (114) is fitted with box (102), the upper side of the box (102) is equipped with several windows (107), each window (107) is fitted with evaporator (109) inside, the upper side of the box (102) is fitted with several sprinkling pipe (204), the sprinkling pipe (204) is cooperatively arranged with evaporator (109), the upper side of the box (102) is fitted with air inlet pipe (103), air inlet pipe (103) is fitted with pipeline fan (104) inside; The water tank (114) is fitted with a connecting plate (208) inside, the connecting plate (208) is fitted with a submersible tank (201) on the upper side, the submersible tank (201) is fitted with a water pump (211) inside, the outlet pipe (205) of the water pump (211) extends to the upper side of the submersible tank (201), the outlet pipe (205) is connected with the sprinkling pipe (204), one side of the submersible tank (201) is fitted with a filter box (202), and the inlet pipe (214) of the submersible tank (201) is fitted with a third filter screen (213).

2. The humidifying device for food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter box (202) is fitted with a first filter screen (207) on one side, the filter box (202) is fitted with a second filter screen (210) inside, and the filter box (202) is fitted with two second ultraviolet lamps (212) inside, each second ultraviolet lamp (212) is correspondingly arranged with one side of the second filter screen (210).

3. The humidifying device for food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate (208) is fitted with a first ultraviolet lamp (209) on the upper side, the first ultraviolet lamp (209) is sleeved with a waterproof sleeve, one side of the support (101) is fitted with a pull rod (113), one side of the box (102) is fitted with a box door (111), and one side of the box (102) is fitted with an electric control box (110).

4. The humidifying device for food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter box (202) is fitted with a water level sensor (206) on one side, and the air inlet pipe (103) is fitted with a dust screen (105).

5. The humidifying device for food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporator (109) is composed of a plurality of vertically installed corrugated board arrays, the window (107) is also fitted with a louver (108) inside, and each louver (108) is correspondingly arranged with the corresponding evaporator (109).

6. The humidifying device for food according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third filter screen (213) is inclined, and the mesh number of the first filter screen (207), the second filter screen (210) and the third filter screen (213) increases in turn.