Building ceramic tile water absorption tester

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water absorption tester for building ceramic tiles, which is characterized in that a stacked bearing foot stool and an insertion hole fixing structure enable equipment to be more convenient to store and transport, a plurality of units can be stacked and stored, the space is effectively saved, and the water absorption tester is particularly suitable for batch detection scenes. In the aspect of operation, the upper-layer water storage tank is open, accurate water injection is facilitated, reliable reference water volume is formed, the water level naturally drops, the water absorption dynamic state of the ceramic tile can be visually presented, and manual intervention or external device intervention is not needed. After water absorption is completed, a valve at the bottom of the water collecting hopper is opened, residual water is discharged into the lower-layer water storage tank through the funnel-shaped water collecting hopper, a vertical stacking drainage path simplifies operation, and personal errors are reduced. The water level can be directly observed and recorded through a transparent window and a graduated scale of the lower-layer water storage tank, and mechanical visual metering is visual and reliable. The whole equipment replaces part of electronic components through mechanical modular design, hardware configuration is simplified, the manufacturing cost is reduced, meanwhile, the durability is enhanced through a welding and fixing connection mode, the maintenance requirement is reduced, and an efficient, economical and high-adaptability detection tool is provided for the architectural ceramic industry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of building ceramic tile testing devices, and in particular to a water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles. Background Technology

[0002] The water absorption rate of architectural ceramic tiles is a crucial indicator for evaluating their physical properties and quality grade, directly affecting the product's frost resistance, durability, and tiling effect. Currently, the industry commonly uses vacuum or boiling methods to determine the water absorption rate of ceramic tiles. Related testing devices typically consist of a vacuum system, a constant-temperature water bath, a weighing component, and a data acquisition module. However, existing testing devices have the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Complex structure and redundant components: Traditional equipment often adopts a split design, such as separating the vacuum pump from the water tank and setting up the weighing unit independently. This results in a loose overall structure, requiring multiple sample transfers during operation, which is not only inefficient but also prone to errors introduced by human operation. In addition, some devices integrate electronic sensors (such as liquid level sensors and flow meters) to improve the level of automation, further increasing the complexity of mechanical and electrical components.

[0004] 2. High manufacturing costs: Complex structures require precision machining and high-cost materials (such as stainless steel water tanks and high-temperature sensors). Devices involving vacuum systems, in particular, require specialized sealing components, resulting in a high overall equipment cost. For small and medium-sized ceramic enterprises or testing institutions, the purchase and maintenance costs become a significant burden.

[0005] 3. Inconvenient operation and maintenance: Existing devices are difficult to stack and store, taking up a lot of space; some water tanks lack a visual design, requiring external instruments to read water volume changes, increasing operational steps. In addition, electronic components are prone to aging due to long-term contact with the water environment, resulting in high maintenance frequency and high repair costs.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for a simplified, low-cost, and easy-to-operate device for measuring the water absorption rate of ceramic tiles. This device should ensure testing accuracy while lowering the barriers to manufacturing and use, thus meeting the broad needs of the industry. Clearly, existing technologies require further improvement and enhancement. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a water absorption rate tester for building ceramic bricks, so as to solve the problems of complex structure and high cost of ceramic brick testing devices in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles, comprising a water storage tank, a water collection hopper, a pipe valve, a transparent window, a scale, supporting legs, and leg insertion holes: the water storage tank is a cylindrical box structure, with multiple leg insertion holes evenly distributed at the edge of its top opening; a funnel-shaped water collection hopper is fixed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the pipe valve is installed at the bottom opening of the water collection hopper; at least three supporting legs are provided on the outer periphery of the pipe valve, with the top of the supporting legs welded to the outer wall of the water collection hopper and the bottom inserted into the lower leg insertion holes for stacking and fixing; a transparent window is longitudinally opened on the side wall of the water storage tank, and the scale is printed on the surface of the transparent window.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, an anti-clogging component is also included. The anti-clogging component is composed of multiple radially arranged arc-shaped metal plates. One end of each metal plate is welded to the edge of the water outlet of the water collection hopper, and the other end extends into the inner wall of the water collection hopper to form a flow guiding channel. The upper edge of the metal plate is flush with the top surface of the water collection hopper.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outlet of the water collecting hopper is connected to a frustum-shaped drain pipe, and a detachable filter assembly is embedded inside the drain pipe. The filter assembly includes a stainless steel filter and an annular fixing frame with a buckle. The inner edge of the fixing frame is provided with a limiting step for positioning the filter.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline valve includes a butterfly valve body, a flanged connecting pipe and a locking mechanism. The upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe through a flange, and the lower end is detachably connected to the butterfly valve body through a threaded sleeve. A silicone sealing ring is provided at the flange connection.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the bracket insertion hole is a stepped blind hole, the inner wall of the blind hole is provided with two symmetrical guide protrusions, and the bottom of the supporting bracket is provided with a corresponding sliding groove. When inserted, the protrusions and the sliding groove form an anti-rotation fit.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top of the water tank extends outward in a circumferential direction to form an annular flange, and the annular flange is provided with the bracket insertion hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the supporting leg is provided with an adjustable anti-slip support, which includes a rubber base and a threaded adjustment rod. The top of the adjustment rod is threadedly connected to the leg tube body, and the bottom is embedded in the rubber base to form an elastic support.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the transparent window is made of double-layer laminated tempered glass, with the outer glass surface coated with a scratch-resistant frosted layer and the inner glass and the inner wall of the water tank filled with a transparent waterproof adhesive layer.

[0016] As described above, the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles of this invention has the following beneficial effects: By connecting the water storage tank and the water collection hopper vertically and adopting a stacked support frame and insertion hole fixing structure, the equipment significantly improves space utilization and ease of operation. During initial water filling, the open top design of the upper water storage tank ensures accurate injection of standard water volume, forming a reliable reference water volume; during the water absorption process of the ceramic tiles, the natural drop in water level in the storage tank directly reflects the water absorption dynamics of the sample, without the need for manual intervention or external monitoring devices. After water absorption is completed, the pipe valve at the bottom of the water collection hopper is opened, and the residual water is quickly discharged into the lower water storage tank through the funnel-shaped water collection hopper. Its vertically stacked drainage path design effectively avoids the cumbersome steps of transferring samples between multiple devices in the traditional way, reducing human operation errors. The transparent viewing window and embedded scale on the side wall of the lower water storage tank are directly integrated into the tank body, allowing operators to observe and record water level changes in real time without the need for electronic sensors. This simplifies hardware configuration and improves the intuitiveness and reliability of data reading through mechanical visual measurement. The plug-in locking mechanism between the support legs and the leg sockets not only ensures the stability of the stacked structure but also supports multi-unit stacking and storage, significantly saving storage and transportation space, making it particularly suitable for batch testing scenarios. The funnel structure of the water collection hopper, combined with the bottom valve, efficiently drains residual water, preventing water stains from affecting subsequent tests. The welded mechanical connection enhances the overall durability of the equipment and reduces maintenance requirements during long-term use. The overall solution replaces complex electronic components with a modular mechanical design, ensuring accurate water absorption calculations while simplifying operation, reducing manufacturing costs, and accommodating various scenarios. This provides the building ceramics industry with an efficient, economical, and easily deployable testing tool. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic bricks provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of detail A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the practical application of the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4A partial structural cross-sectional view of the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic bricks provided by this utility model.

[0022] Component designation explanation

[0023] 1. Water storage tank; 11. Annular flange; 2. Water collection hopper; 3. Pipeline valve; 31. Butterfly valve body; 32. Flange; 4. Transparent window; 5. Scale; 6. Supporting legs; 7. Leg insertion hole; 8. Anti-clogging component; 9. Drain pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This utility model provides a water absorption rate tester for building ceramic bricks. To make the purpose, technical solution and effect of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "up, down, left, right" and other indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model; in addition, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles. The tester includes a water tank 1, a water collection hopper 2, a pipe valve 3, a transparent window 4, a scale 5, supporting legs 6, and leg insertion holes 7. The water tank 1 is a cylindrical box structure with multiple leg insertion holes 7 evenly distributed at the edge of its top opening. A funnel-shaped water collection hopper 2 is fixed to the bottom of the water tank 1. The pipe valve 3 is installed at the bottom opening of the water collection hopper 2. At least three supporting legs 6 are provided on the outer periphery of the pipe valve 3. The top of the supporting legs 6 is welded to the outer wall of the water collection hopper 2, and the bottom is inserted into the lower leg insertion holes 7 for stacked fixation. A transparent window 4 is longitudinally opened on the side wall of the water tank 1, and the scale 5 is printed on the surface of the transparent window 4. To optimize the visibility of the water volume in the water tank 1, the transparent window 4 is made of double-layered laminated tempered glass. The outer glass surface is coated with a scratch-resistant frosted layer, and the inner glass is filled with a transparent waterproof adhesive layer between it and the inner wall of the water tank 1. Double-layered laminated tempered glass offers strong impact resistance and explosion-proof safety; the frosted layer protects the outer glass from scratches, while the inner waterproof adhesive prevents leakage, maintaining window clarity over the long term and ensuring accurate readings on the scale.

[0027] The working principle of the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles is as follows: During the test, a quantitative amount of standard water is first injected into the upper water tank 1. The open top design ensures the accuracy of water injection, forming an initial reference water volume. The ceramic tile to be tested is placed horizontally in the water tank 1, and its water absorption will cause the water level in the tank to drop continuously. After the sample is saturated with water, the pipe valve 3 at the bottom of the water collection hopper 2 is opened. The residual water in the upper water tank 1 flows quickly into the lower water tank 1 along the funnel-shaped water collection hopper 2. The stacked structure achieves stable flow guidance through the insertion of the support legs 6 and the leg insertion holes 7. The operator observes the rise in water level in the lower water tank 1 in real time through the transparent viewing window 4 and the embedded scale 5 on the side wall of the water tank 1, and accurately reads the drainage volume. Finally, based on the difference between the initial water volume and the remaining water volume after drainage, combined with the water absorption rate formula (water absorption rate = water absorption volume / dry brick mass × 100%), the water absorption rate of the ceramic tile is automatically derived. This process, through integrated water flow path design, visualized measurement, and stacked drainage structure, enables measurement to be completed with a single water injection, avoiding the cumbersome operations of multiple sample transfers or reliance on electronic instruments in traditional methods, and significantly improving detection efficiency and result reliability.

[0028] In this embodiment, an anti-clogging component 8 is also included. The anti-clogging component 8 comprises a group of arc-shaped metal guide plates evenly distributed at the outlet of the water collection hopper 2. The root of each guide plate is welded and fixed to the edge of the outlet, and the end extends in a gradually opening manner to the conical inner wall of the water collection hopper 2, forming a continuously tapering guide channel. The upper edge of the guide plate is flush with the top surface of the water collection hopper 2, forming a closed guide structure. This conical guide structure can achieve dual functions: it effectively attenuates the impact energy of the water flow through multi-channel diversion, and at the same time, it uses the centrifugal force field generated by the tapering flow channel to achieve solid-liquid separation, preventing suspended matter from depositing and clogging the outlet; the flush top edge design forms a physical isolation barrier, which can intercept sample debris from entering the downstream pipeline system, thereby reducing equipment maintenance requirements.

[0029] The outlet of the water collection hopper 2 is connected to a frustum-shaped drain pipe 9. A detachable filter assembly is embedded inside the drain pipe 9. The filter assembly includes a stainless steel filter and a snap-fit ​​annular fixing frame. The inner edge of the fixing frame has a limiting step for positioning the filter. The frustum-shaped drain pipe 9 increases the water flow velocity and prevents particle retention; the detachable filter assembly intercepts large particles of impurities, preventing valve blockage; and the snap-fit ​​fixing frame design simplifies the filter replacement process and reduces maintenance costs.

[0030] The pipeline valve 3 includes a butterfly valve body 31, a connecting pipe with a flange 32, and a locking mechanism. The upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe 9 via the flange 32, and the lower end is detachably connected to the butterfly valve body 31 via a threaded sleeve. A silicone sealing ring is provided at the flange 32 connection. The butterfly valve body 31 is easy to operate and has good sealing performance. The flange 32 connection and silicone sealing ring ensure no leakage. The detachable structure of the threaded sleeve facilitates valve maintenance or replacement, shortening equipment downtime.

[0031] The bracket insertion hole 7 is a stepped blind hole. Two symmetrical guide ridges are designed on the inner wall of this stepped blind hole. These guide ridges provide a clear guiding direction for the insertion of the supporting bracket 6, ensuring accurate alignment of the bracket with the insertion hole during the insertion process. This precise insertion and positioning effectively avoids structural instability or safety hazards caused by inaccurate insertion. Simultaneously, to cooperate with the guide ridges in the stepped blind hole, a corresponding groove is provided at the bottom of the supporting bracket 6. During insertion, the guide ridges fit perfectly into the groove, forming an effective anti-rotation mechanism. The significance of this anti-rotation design is that when multiple components are stacked, it ensures that the relative positions of each layer remain stable, preventing misalignment due to accidental rotation or shaking, thus greatly improving the overall structural stability. Furthermore, this symmetrical guide ridge design also enhances mechanical strength. In real-world applications, whether facing bumps and collisions during transportation or the pressure of long-term stacking, the symmetrical ridges effectively disperse forces, strengthen the connection between the tripod and the socket, and prevent displacement due to external forces. This design ensures the entire structure maintains excellent performance and reliability in various complex environments and working conditions, providing users with a safer and more stable experience.

[0032] The top of the water storage tank 1 features an integrated flange-type reinforcing ring structure with an annular flange 11. This annular flange 11 extends circumferentially to form a cantilevered platform with a uniform cross-section. The platform surface is machined with standard insertion holes arranged in a circular array. Preferably, the annular flange 11 forms continuous reinforcing ribs with a gradual transition in cross-section to the tank wall thickness. Its radial extension structure forms a bidirectional bending section: a closed force-bearing frame along the circumference enhances the edge's resistance to deformation, and the radial cantilever structure distributes the load at the insertion holes through a circumferential stress-equalizing effect. The standardized circular array of holes meets the requirements for stacked equipment assembly and installation. Its symmetrical distribution characteristics conform to static equilibrium conditions, ensuring that the gravity vector remains within the projection area of ​​the equipment support surface when multiple units are stacked, effectively suppressing the risk of overturning caused by eccentric loads.

[0033] In another feasible embodiment, the bottom of the supporting leg 6 is provided with an adjustable anti-slip support, including a rubber base and a threaded adjusting rod. The top of the adjusting rod is threadedly connected to the leg tube body, and the bottom is embedded in the rubber base to form elastic support. The threaded adjusting rod, together with the rubber base, enables fine-tuning of the height to adapt to uneven ground and ensure that the equipment is level; the elastic support reduces the impact of operational vibration on water level readings and improves the reliability of test results.

[0034] In summary, the water absorption rate tester for building ceramic tiles of this invention features a vertically integrated design for the water storage tank 1 and the water collection hopper 2. During testing, water is directly discharged through the pipe valve 3, avoiding the cumbersome steps of multiple sample transfers required in traditional split-type devices. The combination of the transparent window 4 and the embedded scale 5 allows for direct visual observation of water level changes and the water absorption process of the sample, eliminating the need for external sensors or electronic measuring devices. This reduces hardware costs and minimizes data deviations caused by sensor errors. Furthermore, the stacking and fixing method of the support legs 6 and the leg insertion holes 7 allows multiple water storage tank units 1 to be vertically stacked for storage, saving space and facilitating transportation, making it particularly suitable for batch testing of multiple samples. The funnel-shaped structure of the water collection hopper 2, combined with the bottom valve, allows for rapid drainage of residual water, reducing interference from water stains in subsequent tests. The welded and fixed support legs 6 and the locking design of the insertion holes further enhance the structural stability during stacking, ensuring that the equipment is not easily deformed or loosened during long-term use. The overall structure replaces traditional electronic components with a mechanical modular design, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty while ensuring measurement accuracy, making it suitable for testing needs of different scales. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value.

[0035] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A building ceramic tile water absorption measuring instrument, characterized in that, The utility model provides a kind of water storage tank, it includes water collecting basin (2), pipeline valve (3), transparent window (4), scale (5), bearing foot stand (6) and foot stand jack (7);Water storage tank (1) is cylindrical box structure, and multiple foot stand jacks (7) are evenly distributed at the top opening edge, funnel-shaped water collecting basin (2) is fixed at the bottom of water storage tank (1), pipeline valve (3) is installed at the bottom opening of water collecting basin (2), at least three bearing foot stands (6) are provided on the outer periphery of pipeline valve (3), the top of bearing foot stand (6) is welded to the outer wall of water collecting basin (2), and the bottom is inserted into the underlying foot stand jack (7) to realize layering fixation;Transparent window (4) is longitudinally provided on the side wall of water storage tank (1), and scale (5) is printed on the surface of transparent window (4).

2. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes anti-blocking assembly (8), which is composed of multiple arc-shaped metal plates arranged in a radial manner, one end of each metal plate is welded to the water outlet edge of water collecting basin (2), the other end extends to the inner wall of water collecting basin (2) to form a flow guide channel, and the upper edge of the metal plate is flush with the top surface of water collecting basin (2).

3. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet of water collecting basin (2) is connected to a circular truncated cone-shaped drain pipe (9), and a detachable filter screen assembly is embedded inside the drain pipe (9), which includes a stainless steel filter screen and a ring-shaped fixing frame with buckles, and a limiting step is provided on the inner edge of the fixing frame for positioning the filter screen.

4. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pipeline valve (3) includes a butterfly valve body (31), a connecting pipe with a flange (32), and a locking mechanism, the upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe (9) through the flange (32), the lower end is detachably connected to the butterfly valve body (31) through a threaded sleeve, and a silica gel sealing ring is provided at the connection of the flange (32).

5. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot stand jack (7) is a stepped blind hole, two symmetrical guide ribs are provided on the inner wall of the blind hole, and a sliding groove is correspondingly provided on the bottom of the bearing foot stand (6), and the guide ribs and the sliding groove form a rotation-preventing fit when inserted.

6. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top end of the water storage tank (1) extends outward in a circumferential direction to form a ring-shaped flange (11), and the foot stand jacks (7) are provided on the ring-shaped flange (11).

7. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, An adjustable anti-slip support is provided on the bottom of the bearing foot stand (6), which includes a rubber base and a threaded adjusting rod, the top of the adjusting rod is threadedly connected to the foot stand pipe body, and the bottom is embedded in the rubber base to form elastic support.

8. The building ceramic tile water absorption tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent window (4) is made of double-layer laminated tempered glass, the surface of the outer glass is coated with a scratch-resistant frosted layer, and the inner glass is filled with a transparent waterproof adhesive layer between the inner wall of the water storage tank (1).

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