Degreasing mechanism of air compressor

By installing HEPA filters and activated carbon granular filters inside the air compressor cylinder, combined with a quality sensor monitoring and alarm system, the problem of oil and impurities when compressed air from the air compressor is sent into the air tank is solved, achieving clean compressed air and timely maintenance.

CN224113553UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14ZHEJIANG JUBA WELDING EQUIP MFG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing air compressors lack filtration when compressed air is sent into the air tank, causing oil molecules and impurities to enter the air tank and affecting air quality.

Method used

An oil removal mechanism for an air compressor was designed, comprising a cylinder, a HEPA filter, non-woven fabric, and activated carbon granules. The filter enters the cylinder through the intake pipe and is filtered. A mass sensor monitors the weight change of the filter and triggers an alarm to prompt replacement.

Benefits of technology

It effectively filters oil and impurities from compressed air, ensuring clean air and providing timely alarm prompts to replace filter components, thus preventing the accumulation of contaminants in the air tank.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air compressor degreasing mechanism which comprises a main body mechanism. The main body mechanism comprises a bottom plate, limiting rods fixed to the top end of the bottom plate in an annular array mode, red and green alarm lamps installed on one sides of the limiting rods, a mass sensor installed at the top end of the bottom plate, a cylinder embedded among the multiple limiting rods, and an exhaust pipe installed at the bottom end of the cylinder and communicated with an inner cavity of the cylinder. The bottom end of the cylinder is tightly attached to the mass sensor. The filter part is embedded in an inner cavity of the barrel, the cover plate is installed at the top end of the barrel through threaded connection, the air inlet pipe is installed on the cover plate and communicated with the inner cavity of the barrel, the bottom plate is used for installing the limiting rods, the stability of the limiting rods is guaranteed, the limiting rods are arranged in an annular array mode, and at least four arrays are arranged and used for limiting the barrel; according to the oil stain removal mechanism of the air compressor, the cylinder is prevented from inclining to influence detection of the quality sensor, compressed air can be filtered and purified, and cleanliness of the compressed air is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air compressor technology, specifically to an air compressor oil removal mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] An air compressor is a device that converts prime mover mechanical energy into gas pressure energy. According to its structure, it can be divided into piston air compressors, screw air compressors, scroll air compressors, etc. Piston air compressors and screw air compressors are commonly used. Air compressors can compress air as power and are widely used in industries such as machinery, electronics, biopharmaceuticals, food, and energy.

[0003] Existing air compressors have the following drawbacks during use: when the air compressor compresses air and sends it into the air tank, the air sent into the air tank lacks filtration. Oil molecules and impurities contained in the compressed air can easily enter the air tank along with the compressed air and accumulate on the inner wall of the air tank. Over a long period of use, this can easily affect the quality of the compressed air. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an oil removal mechanism for air compressors. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an oil removal mechanism for an air compressor, comprising: a main body mechanism, the main body mechanism including a base plate, limit rods fixed in a ring array at the top of the base plate, red and green alarm lights installed on one side of the limit rods, a mass sensor installed at the top of the base plate, a cylinder embedded between multiple limit rods and with its bottom end attached to the mass sensor, an exhaust pipe installed at the bottom of the cylinder and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder, a filter embedded in the inner cavity of the cylinder, a cover plate installed at the top of the cylinder by a threaded connection, and an air inlet pipe installed on the cover plate and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder.

[0006] The filter element includes a tube fitted into the inner cavity of the cylinder, a HEPA filter fixed to the inner wall of the tube, non-woven fabric symmetrically fixed to the inner wall of the tube, and activated carbon particles filled between the relatively non-woven fabrics.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: multiple protrusions are fixed in a ring array on the outer side of the cylinder, and a semi-circular groove is opened on the inner side of the limiting rod, and the protrusions are slidably fitted into the semi-circular groove.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: an annular plate is fixed on the inner wall of the cylinder, and the filter element is placed on the top of the annular plate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the output terminal of the mass sensor is electrically connected to the input terminal of the red and green alarm light via a wire.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a lifting ring is hinged to the top end of the tube.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. In this utility model, a cylindrical body is provided, with an exhaust pipe installed at the bottom end of the cylindrical body. A cover plate is installed at the top end of the cylindrical body via a threaded connection, and an air inlet pipe is provided on the cover plate. A filter element is provided in the inner cavity of the cylindrical body. The filter element consists of a pipe body, a HEPA filter, non-woven fabric, and activated carbon particles. Through the above arrangement, compressed air is first sent into the cylindrical body through the air inlet pipe before entering the air storage tank, and then filtered by the filter element to remove oil molecules and impurities in the compressed air, thereby ensuring the cleanliness and dryness of the compressed air. This effectively avoids the occurrence of quality problems caused by compressed air entering the air storage tank, and increases practicality.

[0013] 2. In this utility model, multiple limiting rods are fixed in a circular array on the base, and a mass sensor is installed at the top of the base plate. The cylinder body is slidably fitted between the multiple limiting rods, and the bottom end of the cylinder body is pressed against the mass sensor. The mass sensor can monitor the weight change of the filter element inside the cylinder in real time. The longer the filter element works, the more oil molecules and impurities it adsorbs, and the greater its mass. When the mass sensor detects that the mass of the filter element is greater than the set value, the red and green alarm lights installed on the limiting rods are activated to alert the staff, making it convenient for the staff to replace the filter element in time. At the same time, the cover plate is connected by threads, and the filter element can be replaced by unscrewing the cover plate, which further increases the convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the filter element of this utility model.

[0019] Figure label:

[0020] 100. Main body; 110. Base plate; 120. Limiting rod; 130. Red and green alarm lights; 140. Mass sensor; 150. Cylinder; 151. Protrusion; 152. Annular plate; 160. Exhaust pipe; 170. Filter element; 171. Pipe body; 1711. Lifting ring; 172. HEPA filter; 173. Non-woven fabric; 174. Activated carbon granules; 180. Cover plate; 190. Intake pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0022] Some embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0023] Combination Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides an oil removal mechanism for an air compressor, including: a main body 100.

[0024] The main structure 100 includes a base plate 110, a limiting rod 120 fixed in a ring array at the top of the base plate 110, a red and green alarm light 130 installed on one side of the limiting rod 120, a mass sensor 140 installed at the top of the base plate 110, a cylinder 150 embedded between multiple limiting rods 120 and with its bottom end attached to the mass sensor 140, an exhaust pipe 160 installed at the bottom of the cylinder 150 and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder 150, a filter element 170 embedded in the inner cavity of the cylinder 150, a cover plate 180 installed at the top of the cylinder 150 by a threaded connection, and an air inlet pipe 190 installed on the cover plate 180 and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder 150.

[0025] The base plate 110 is used to install the limiting rod 120 to ensure the stability of the limiting rod 120. The limiting rod 120 is arranged in a ring array, and the number of arrays is at least four. It is used to limit the cylinder 150 to prevent the cylinder 150 from tilting and affecting the detection of the mass sensor 140.

[0026] The red-green alarm light 130 can display two colors of light: red and green. Green indicates that the filter element 170 is working normally, and red indicates that the filter element 170 has reached the end of its service life, which makes it convenient for workers to quickly understand the situation. The output end of the quality sensor 140 is electrically connected to the input end of the red-green alarm light 130 through a wire, which allows the quality sensor 140 to control the color change of the red-green alarm light 130.

[0027] The cylinder 150 is used to form a closed space to facilitate the passage of compressed air through the filter element 170. Multiple protrusions 151 are fixed in a ring array on the outer surface of the cylinder 150. A semi-circular groove is opened on the inner side of the limiting rod 120, and the protrusions 151 slide into the semi-circular groove to ensure that the cylinder 150 can be vertically downward. An annular plate 152 is fixed on the inner wall of the cylinder 150 to place the filter element 170 and ensure the stability of the filter element 170.

[0028] The filter element 170 is used to filter the compressed air fed into the cylinder 150. It includes a tube 171 fitted into the inner cavity of the cylinder 150, a HEPA filter 172 fixed on the inner wall of the tube 171, non-woven fabric 173 symmetrically fixed on the inner wall of the tube 171, and activated carbon particles 174 filled between the non-woven fabrics 173. The outer diameter of the tube 171 is equal to the inner diameter of the cylinder 150 to prevent the tube 171 from shaking. The HEPA filter 172 and activated carbon particles 174 are used to filter oil molecules, impurities, etc. in the compressed air to prevent them from entering the air tank. The non-woven fabric 173 forms a closed space with the inner wall of the tube 171 for filling the activated carbon particles 174.

[0029] In addition, a lifting ring 1711 is hinged to the top of the tube 171 to facilitate the removal of the filter element 170 from the cylinder 150 by the operator.

[0030] The exhaust pipe 160 is connected to the air tank via a hose, which facilitates the delivery of filtered compressed air into the air tank. The cover plate 180 is used to seal the cylinder 150. The air inlet pipe 190 is connected to the air compressor via a hose, which facilitates the air compressor to deliver compressed air into the cylinder 150.

[0031] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In use, the inlet pipe 190 is connected to the outlet pipe of the air compressor via a hose, and the exhaust pipe 160 is connected to the air storage tank via a hose. During operation, the air compressor sends compressed air into the inner cavity of the cylinder 150 through the inlet pipe 190. After entering the inner cavity of the cylinder 150, the compressed air is filtered by the filter element 170. The HEPA filter 172 and activated carbon particles 174 can filter and adsorb oil molecules, impurities, and other contaminants in the compressed air, ensuring the cleanliness and dryness of the compressed air. The filtered compressed air is then sent to the air storage tank for storage through the exhaust pipe 160. In addition, during operation, the mass sensor 140 monitors the mass change of the entire cylinder 150 in real time. The longer the filter element 170 works, the more oil molecules and impurities it adsorbs, and the greater its mass becomes. In other words, the mass of the entire cylinder 150 also increases. When the mass sensor 140 detects that the mass of the filter element 170 is greater than the set value, it activates the red and green alarm light 130 installed on the limit rod 120 to alarm the operator. When the operator receives the alarm signal, he / she turns the cover plate 180 and lifts the filter element 170 out of the cylinder 150 through the lifting ring 1711 and replaces it with a new filter element 170.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An oil removal mechanism for an air compressor, comprising: The main body (100) is characterized in that it includes a base plate (110), a limiting rod (120) fixed in a ring array at the top of the base plate (110), a red and green alarm light (130) installed on one side of the limiting rod (120), a mass sensor (140) installed at the top of the base plate (110), a cylinder (150) fitted between multiple limiting rods (120) and with its bottom end attached to the mass sensor (140), an exhaust pipe (160) installed at the bottom of the cylinder (150) and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder (150), a filter (170) fitted into the inner cavity of the cylinder (150), a cover plate (180) installed at the top of the cylinder (150) by a threaded connection, and an air inlet pipe (190) installed on the cover plate (180) and communicating with the inner cavity of the cylinder (150). The filter element (170) includes a tube (171) fitted into the inner cavity of the cylinder (150), a HEPA filter (172) fixed to the inner wall of the tube (171), non-woven fabric (173) symmetrically fixed to the inner wall of the tube (171), and activated carbon particles (174) filled between the opposite non-woven fabrics (173).

2. The air compressor oil removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple protrusions (151) are fixed in a ring array on the outer side of the cylinder (150), and a semi-circular groove is opened on the inner side of the limiting rod (120), and the protrusions (151) are slidably fitted into the semi-circular groove.

3. The air compressor oil removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, An annular plate (152) is fixed on the inner wall of the cylinder (150), and the filter element (170) is placed on the top of the annular plate (152).

4. The air compressor oil removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output terminal of the mass sensor (140) is electrically connected to the input terminal of the red and green alarm light (130) via a wire.

5. The air compressor oil removal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top end of the tube (171) is hinged with a lifting ring (1711).