Equipment for treating nitrate in drinking water

Through modular structural design and multi-stage filter media combination, using a combination of PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon, it achieves efficient, stable and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal, solving the problems of complex structure, high energy consumption and difficult maintenance of existing equipment, and is suitable for homes and areas without electricity.

CN224077206UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03ROBUST (GUANGDONG) DRINKING WATER CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing nitrate treatment equipment is complex in structure, consumes a lot of energy, suffers from serious membrane fouling, and is complicated to maintain, making it unsuitable for home use.

Method used

Employing a modular design, this system utilizes a combination of PP cotton, ion exchange resin, and activated carbon, each packaged in an independent container. This achieves highly efficient, stable, and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal. By packaging PP cotton, ion exchange resin, and activated carbon into separate tanks, a highly efficient and stable nitrate removal function is achieved. This is achieved through the flow of water, allowing for individual filter media replacement, reducing long-term operating costs. Suitable for home installation, it relies on natural water pressure filtration and is suitable for areas without electricity.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient, stable and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal, reduces long-term operating costs, is suitable for home installation, and is applicable to areas without electricity.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water treatment, and discloses a device for treating nitrate in drinking water, the device comprises a mounting rack and an upper shell, one side of the mounting rack is provided with the upper shell, the other side of the mounting rack is provided with a plurality of barrels, and the barrels are sequentially filled with pp cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon; the barrel bodies are connected through connecting pipes, and a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are arranged on the mounting frame; one end of the water inlet pipe penetrates through the mounting frame and extends to the barrel filled with the PP cotton, and one end of the water outlet pipe penetrates through the barrel filled with the activated carbon and is connected with a water outlet pipe; the other ends of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe penetrate through the upper shell and extend outwards; through modular structural design and multi-stage filter medium combination, the efficient, stable and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal function is achieved, the PP cotton, the ion exchange resin and the activated carbon are separately contained in the independent barrel bodies, the filter materials can be independently replaced, overall scrapping is not needed, and the overall structure is simple and more convenient to maintain.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of drinking water treatment, and more particularly to a device for treating nitrates in drinking water. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demand for healthy drinking water increases, the market offers a wide variety of drinking water treatment equipment.

[0003] Existing nitrate treatment equipment uses electrodialysis to remove nitrates from drinking water. However, this type of nitrate treatment equipment has a complex structure and suffers from problems such as high energy consumption, serious membrane fouling, and complicated maintenance, making it unsuitable for home use.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device to treat nitrates in drinking water to solve the above problems.

[0005] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is prior art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this application is to provide a device for treating nitrates in drinking water, which aims to solve the problems of existing nitrate treatment devices having complex structures and being inconvenient to install and maintain.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a nitrate treatment device for drinking water, including a mounting frame and an upper shell. The upper shell is provided on one side of the mounting frame, and a plurality of tanks are provided on the other side of the mounting frame. The plurality of tanks are sequentially filled with PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon.

[0008] Several of the barrels are connected by connecting pipes, and the mounting frame is equipped with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe;

[0009] One end of the inlet pipe extends through the mounting frame into the barrel filled with PP cotton, and one end of the outlet pipe extends through the mounting frame into the barrel filled with activated carbon and is connected to the outlet pipe.

[0010] The other end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe extend outward through the upper housing.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it further includes a control box, an electrically controlled valve, and a control panel. The control box is mounted on the mounting bracket, the electrically controlled valve is mounted on the water inlet pipe, and the control panel is mounted on the upper housing. The control panel, the electrically controlled valve, and the control box are electrically connected.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the mounting bracket has a plurality of mounting holes on the side near the barrel body, and the plurality of barrel bodies are threadedly connected through the mounting holes.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it further includes an annular gasket and a cover plate. The annular gasket is disposed in a plurality of the mounting holes, and the cover plate is disposed on the inner ring of the annular gasket. The cover plate has a through hole.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes a lower housing, wherein the mounting bracket is provided with the lower housing on one side of the barrel body, and the lower housing is connected to a clamping assembly provided on the mounting bracket.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the locking assembly includes a hook, a wedge block, a guide groove, a spring, and a pull rope;

[0016] The lower housing is provided with the hook, and the mounting bracket has grooves on both sides, with guide grooves in the grooves and wedge blocks slidably disposed in the guide grooves;

[0017] The spring is provided between the wedge block and the guide groove. One end of the pull rope is connected to the wedge block, and the other end of the pull rope extends outward through the mounting frame.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it further includes a partition and a filter plate. The partition is provided in a plurality of the barrels, and the filter plate is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the partition. The side of the filter plate away from the partition is connected to the inner wall of the barrel.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes a sponge board, wherein a plurality of sponge boards are disposed in the lower housing, and the side of the plurality of sponge boards away from the lower housing is connected to the bottom of the barrel.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes a one-way valve, which is provided on the connecting pipe.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes screw holes, and the mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of screw holes.

[0022] This application provides a nitrate treatment device for drinking water. Through modular structural design and multi-stage filter media combination, it achieves efficient, stable and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal. By packaging PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon in independent tanks, the filter media can be replaced individually without the need for overall disposal, which helps reduce long-term operating costs. At the same time, only the tank needs to be disassembled and reassembled during installation and replacement, without the need for complex component disassembly and assembly. The overall structure is simple and more convenient to maintain, making it suitable for home installation. Furthermore, this application does not require electric drive and relies on natural filtration by water pressure, making it suitable for areas without electricity. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of part A of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a first exploded view of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a second exploded view of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a nitrate treatment device for drinking water according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Upper shell; 3. Barrel body; 4. Activated carbon; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Inlet pipe; 7. Outlet pipe; 8. Control box; 9. Electrically controlled valve; 10. Control panel; 11. Mounting hole; 12. Annular gasket; 13. Cover plate; 14. Lower shell; 15. Clamping assembly; 16. Partition plate; 17. Filter plate; 18. Sponge board; 19. Check valve; 20. Screw hole;

[0031] 1501, Hook; 1502, Wedge block; 1503, Guide groove; 1504, Spring; 1505, Pull rope. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Furthermore, descriptions using terms such as "first" and "second" in this application are for descriptive purposes only (e.g., to distinguish identical or similar elements) and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, technical solutions from different embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered nonexistent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 In one embodiment, a nitrate treatment device for drinking water includes a mounting frame 1 and an upper shell 2. The upper shell 2 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 1, and a plurality of tanks 3 are provided on the other side of the mounting frame 1. The plurality of tanks 3 are sequentially filled with PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon 4. The plurality of tanks 3 are connected by connecting pipes 5. The mounting frame 1 is provided with an inlet pipe 6 and an outlet pipe 7. One end of the inlet pipe 6 passes through the mounting frame 1 and extends into the tank 3 filled with PP cotton. One end of the outlet pipe 7 passes through the tank 3 filled with activated carbon 4 and is connected to the outlet pipe 7. The other ends of the inlet pipe 6 and the outlet pipe 7 extend outward through the upper shell 2.

[0035] As can be understood, the incoming water enters through the PP cotton tank 3, and the forced water flow passes through three stages of filtration in sequence, effectively treating nitrates in drinking water. Specifically, the water source enters the PP cotton for primary filtration, removing large particles such as sediment and rust, protecting subsequent filter media, and extending the lifespan of the ion exchange resin and activated carbon 4. It then enters the tank 3 filled with ion exchange resin, where the ion exchange resin selectively adsorbs nitrates (NO3⁻). Finally, the nitrate-treated water source enters the tank 3 filled with activated carbon 4, where the activated carbon 4 adsorbs residual organic matter, odors, and disinfection byproducts (such as residual chlorine). The drinking water undergoes further filtration or purification through the above flow process.

[0036] Furthermore, the barrel 3 is made of transparent acrylic material, which users can replace according to the color change of the PP cotton or the usage time of the barrel 3, thereby achieving continuous purification of drinking water.

[0037] In summary, this application achieves efficient, stable, and easy-to-maintain nitrate removal through modular structural design and multi-stage filter media combination. By packaging PP cotton, ion exchange resin, and activated carbon 4 into independent tanks 3, the filter media can be replaced individually without the need for overall disposal, which helps reduce long-term operating costs. At the same time, installation and replacement only require disassembly and assembly of tank 3, without the need for complex component disassembly and assembly. The overall structure is simple and more convenient to maintain, making it suitable for home installation. Furthermore, this application does not require electric drive and relies on natural water pressure filtration, making it suitable for areas without electricity.

[0038] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 Based on the above embodiments, it also includes a control box 8, an electrically controlled valve 9, and a control panel 10. The control box 8 is installed on the mounting bracket 1, the electrically controlled valve 9 is installed on the water inlet pipe 6, and the control panel 10 is installed on the upper housing 2. The control panel 10, the electrically controlled valve 9, and the control box 8 are electrically connected.

[0039] It is understandable that ion exchange resin needs an appropriate contact time to efficiently adsorb nitrates. By selecting the corresponding button on the control panel 10, a corresponding signal can be sent to the control box 8, thereby enabling the flow rate to be adjusted using the electronically controlled valve 9 to meet the requirements. By controlling the inlet water flow rate, it is ensured that the water flows through the PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon 4 at the optimal flow rate, avoiding insufficient filtration due to excessive flow rate.

[0040] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, the mounting bracket 1 has several mounting holes 11 on the side near the barrel 3, and several barrels 3 are threadedly connected through the mounting holes 11.

[0041] It is understandable that the mounting hole 11 and the barrel body 3 are connected by threads. When disassembling and assembling, the user only needs to rotate the barrel body 3. The whole process is easy to disassemble and assemble, has a good sealing effect, and is easy to maintain.

[0042] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, it also includes an annular gasket 12 and a cover plate 13. An annular gasket 12 is provided in a plurality of mounting holes 11, and a cover plate 13 is provided on the inner ring of the annular gasket 12. A through hole is provided on the cover plate 13.

[0043] It is understandable that by setting the cover plate 13 and the annular gasket 12, a sealing effect can be achieved, further realizing the sealing effect and avoiding water leakage.

[0044] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 Based on the above embodiments, a lower housing 14 is also included. The mounting frame 1 is provided with the lower housing 14 on one side of the barrel 3. The lower housing 14 is connected to the clamping assembly 15 provided on the mounting frame 1.

[0045] It is understandable that by setting the lower shell 14, the tank 3 can be wrapped to prevent the tank 3 from being disturbed by external forces or accidentally touched by children, which could cause it to fall or become loose and affect the water purification effect.

[0046] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, the clamping assembly 15 includes a hook 1501, a wedge block 1502, a guide groove 1503, a spring 1504, and a pull rope 1505;

[0047] The lower housing 14 is provided with a hook 1501, and the mounting bracket 1 has grooves on both sides, a guide groove 1503 is provided in the groove, and a wedge block 1502 is slidably provided in the guide groove 1503.

[0048] A spring 1504 is provided between the wedge block 1502 and the guide groove 1503. One end of the pull rope 1505 is connected to the wedge block 1502, and the other end of the pull rope 1505 extends outward through the mounting bracket 1.

[0049] It is understandable that by setting the clamping component 15, the effect of quick installation and quick disassembly can be achieved. When disassembling, the pull rope 1505 is pulled manually, the spring 1504 is compressed, the wedge block 1502 is no longer connected to the oblique opening on the hook 1501, and the lower housing 14 is separated from the mounting frame 1 due to its own weight or by manual pulling.

[0050] During installation, the hook 1501 on the lower housing 14 presses against the inclined surface of the wedge block 1502, causing the spring 1504 to compress. When the hook 1501 moves to the maximum stroke of the maximum groove, the wedge block 1502, under the reset action of the spring 1504, just fits into the inclined opening of the hook 1501, thereby locking the hook 1501 and thus installing the lower housing 14.

[0051] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, it also includes a partition 16 and a filter plate 17. A partition 16 is provided in several barrels 3, and a filter plate 17 is symmetrically provided at both ends of the partition 16. The side of the filter plate 17 away from the partition 16 is connected to the inner wall of the barrel 3.

[0052] It is understandable that by setting up the baffle 16 and the filter plate 17, the flow of water can be guided to a certain extent, ensuring that the water flows one by one. When the drinking water flows, it first passes through the filter plate 17 on one side of the baffle 16, and then flows out from the filter plate 17 on the other side. Through the above settings, the contact area between the flowing water and the PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon 4 can be wider, giving full play to the role of the PP cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon 4.

[0053] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, it also includes a sponge board 18. A plurality of sponge boards 18 are provided in the lower housing 14, and the side of the plurality of sponge boards 18 away from the lower housing 14 is connected to the bottom of the barrel 3.

[0054] It is understandable that by setting the sponge board 18, support and cushioning can be provided to prevent the barrel 3 from being suspended in the air. The sponge board 18 can also eliminate the gap between the barrel 3 and the lower shell 14.

[0055] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, a one-way valve 19 is also included, and a one-way valve 19 is provided on the connecting pipe 5.

[0056] It is understandable that adding a one-way valve 19 to the connecting pipe 5 can solve the problem of reverse mixing of water flow in a multi-stage filtration system and maintain the forward water flow path.

[0057] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 Based on the above embodiments, it also includes screw holes 20, and the mounting bracket 1 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 20.

[0058] It is understandable that before the screw holes 20 are provided, the device is placed on the ground, that is, the bottom of the lower housing 14 is in contact with the ground or tabletop; by providing the screw holes 20, the corresponding brackets or hooks 1501 can be installed, so that the whole unit can be connected to the wall, realizing another way of placing the device.

[0059] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, apparatus, article, or method that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, apparatus, article, or method. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, apparatus, article, or method that includes that element.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural changes made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water, characterized in that, Including installation frame and upper shell, one side of the installation frame is provided with the upper shell, the other side of the installation frame is provided with a plurality of barrels, a plurality of the barrel is filled with pp cotton, ion exchange resin and activated carbon in turn; A plurality of the barrel is connected through the connecting pipe, the installation frame is provided with the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe; One end of the water inlet pipe extends to the barrel filled with pp cotton through the installation frame, one end of the water outlet pipe is connected with the water outlet pipe through the barrel filled with activated carbon. The other end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe extends out through the upper shell.

2. The apparatus for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 1, wherein It also includes control box, electric control valve and control panel, the installation frame is provided with the control box, the water inlet pipe is provided with the electric control valve, the upper shell is provided with the control panel, the control panel, the electric control valve and the control box are electrically connected.

3. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 2, characterized in that The side of the installation frame close to the barrel is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, a plurality of the barrel is connected through the mounting hole.

4. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 3, characterized in that It also includes ring gasket and cover plate, a plurality of the mounting hole is provided with the ring gasket, the inner ring of the ring gasket is provided with the cover plate, the cover plate is provided with a through hole.

5. The apparatus for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 3, wherein It also includes lower shell, the side of the installation frame close to the barrel is provided with the lower shell, the lower shell is connected with the clamping assembly arranged on the installation frame.

6. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 5, characterized in that The clamping assembly includes hook, wedge block, guide groove, spring and pull rope; The lower shell is provided with the hook, both sides of the installation frame are provided with recess, the recess is provided with the guide groove, the guide groove is provided with the wedge block slidingly; The spring is arranged between the wedge block and the guide groove, one end of the pull rope is connected with the wedge block, the other end of the pull rope extends outward through the installation frame.

7. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 5, characterized in that It also includes partition and filter plate, a plurality of the barrel is provided with the partition, both ends of the partition are symmetrically provided with the filter plate, the side of the filter plate away from the partition is connected with the inner wall of the barrel.

8. A device for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes sponge plate, a plurality of the sponge plate is arranged in the lower shell, the side of a plurality of the sponge plate away from the lower shell is connected with the bottom of the barrel.

9. The apparatus for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 1, wherein It also includes one-way valve, the connecting pipe is provided with the one-way valve.

10. The apparatus for treating nitrate in drinking water according to claim 1, wherein It also includes screw hole, a plurality of the screw hole is arranged on the installation frame.