Continuous flow plate type microchannel reactor

By designing quick-assembly components and using docking columns and slots to replace bolt structures, the problems of clogging and low assembly/disassembly efficiency in microchannel reactors are solved, enabling convenient assembly and disassembly operations.

CN224113947UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14SHANDONG XINHONGYUAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG XINHONGYUAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing continuous flow plate microchannel reactors are prone to clogging during use, and the process of loosening and tightening bolts during disassembly and assembly results in low efficiency.

Method used

The system employs quick-assembly components, including docking posts, C-shaped slots, and rectangular plates, to replace the traditional bolt fastening structure. The docking posts and slots enable convenient assembly and disassembly of the microchannel reactor, while the locking structure of the studs and nuts reduces the tightening action of the nuts.

Benefits of technology

This improves the assembly and disassembly efficiency of microchannel reactors, reduces the tightening and loosening of nuts, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous flow plate type micro-channel reactor, which relates to the technical field of micro-channel reactors, and comprises a micro-channel reactor consisting of a front cover plate, a microporous reaction plate and a rear cover plate, and a quick assembly component, and the quick assembly component is used for realizing the convenient assembly of the front cover plate, the microporous reaction plate and the rear cover plate; the quick-mounting assembly comprises a quick-connecting unit and a reinforcing unit; the quick connection unit is used for achieving mutual limiting and fixing of the rear cover plate and the front cover plate. And the reinforcing unit is used for locking and reinforcing the fixing state of the quick connecting unit. According to the utility model, the micro-channel reactor can be disassembled and assembled by arranging the quick assembly component, a bolt fastening structure of the existing micro-channel reactor is replaced by a clamping structure consisting of the butt-joint column, the C-shaped clamping groove and the rectangular plate, and compared with the traditional bolt fastening structure, the locking structure of the reinforcing plate by the stud and the nut has the advantages that the structure is simple and convenient; the screwing and unscrewing actions of the nut are obviously reduced, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the micro-channel reactor can be effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microchannel reactor technology, specifically a continuous flow plate type microchannel reactor. Background Technology

[0002] A continuous flow plate microchannel reactor is a miniaturized reaction device manufactured based on microfabrication technology. Its core structure contains micron-scale (typically tens to hundreds of microns) fluid channels, which achieve efficient mass transfer, heat transfer and reaction control through precise design.

[0003] Existing continuous flow plate microchannel reactors suffer from clogging issues during use, thus requiring periodic disassembly and cleaning. However, the assembly of continuous flow plate microchannel reactors is secured by several bolts, and the loosening and tightening of these bolts during assembly and disassembly involves numerous operations. To simplify this process, a new type of continuous flow plate microchannel reactor is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous flow plate microchannel reactor in order to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a continuous flow plate microchannel reactor, comprising a front cover plate, a microporous reaction plate, and a rear cover plate, wherein the front cover plate, the microporous reaction plate, and the rear cover plate are sequentially attached and assembled horizontally, and a quick-assembly assembly is provided between the front cover plate and the rear cover plate, wherein the quick-assembly assembly is used to facilitate the assembly of the front cover plate, the microporous reaction plate, and the rear cover plate;

[0006] The quick-connect assembly includes a quick-connect unit and a reinforcement unit;

[0007] The quick-connect unit is used to achieve mutual positioning and fixation between the rear cover and the front cover;

[0008] The reinforcement unit is used to lock and reinforce the quick-connect unit in its fixed state.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the quick-connect unit includes a docking post, a C-shaped slot, a rectangular plate, and a side-convex slot;

[0010] The front cover plate has a number of matrix-distributed assembly holes at the front end near the four sides, and the assembly holes completely extend to the rear end of the front cover plate.

[0011] Multiple docking posts are provided, and the multiple docking posts are fixed to the front end of the rear cover plate in a matrix distribution;

[0012] The C-shaped slot is opened on one side of the outer wall of the docking column. Multiple side-convex slots are provided. The multiple side-convex slots are distributed in a matrix at the front end of the rectangular plate and completely penetrate to the rear end of the rectangular plate.

[0013] The number and position of the docking posts, C-shaped slots and assembly holes correspond one-to-one.

[0014] The rear cover plate is attached to the rear end of the microporous reaction plate and extends to the front end of the front cover plate through the assembly hole via the docking post. The rectangular plate is attached to the front end of the front cover plate and is engaged with the inner side of the C-shaped slot through the small diameter slot of the side convex slot, which is used to limit and fix the rear cover plate and the front cover plate.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the reinforcing unit includes a snap-fit ​​groove, a stud, and a reinforcing plate;

[0016] The snap-fit ​​grooves are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the rectangular plate, and the studs are fixed to the middle position of the front end of the front cover plate.

[0017] The reinforcing plate is sleeved on the outside of the stud, and its two sides are engaged with the inside of the engagement groove. It is tightened by threaded connection between the nut and the stud to achieve the movement limit and reinforcement of the rectangular plate.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model: the reinforcing unit is provided in multiple sets along the vertical direction, and the C-shaped slots on the multiple docking columns are distributed in the same direction.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the front and rear ends of the microporous reaction plate are respectively formed with reaction channels and heat exchange channels, and the front end of the front cover plate is fixed with a raw material inlet, a material outlet, a heat exchange liquid inlet, and a heat exchange liquid outlet that extend through to the rear end of the front cover plate;

[0020] The raw material inlet and outlet are connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the reaction channel, respectively. The heat exchange liquid inlet and heat exchange liquid outlet penetrate the microporous reaction plate and are connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the heat exchange channel, respectively.

[0021] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first sealing element is provided at the contact position between the front end of the microporous reaction plate and the front cover plate, and a third sealing element is provided at the contact position between the rear end of the microporous reaction plate and the rear cover plate.

[0022] The microporous reaction plate is fitted with a second sealing element on its outer side. The second sealing element is in contact with the rear end face of the front cover plate and the front end face of the rear cover plate, and the second sealing element has a through hole for the docking column to pass through.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] The microchannel reactor can be disassembled and assembled by setting up quick-assembly components. The snap-fit ​​structure composed of docking columns, C-shaped slots and rectangular plates replaces the bolt fastening structure of the existing microchannel reactor. Compared with the traditional bolt fastening structure, the locking structure of the stud and nut to the reinforcing plate significantly reduces the tightening and loosening of the nut, which can effectively improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the microchannel reactor. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled parts of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the disassembled state of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Microchannel reactor; 101. Front cover plate; 102. Raw material inlet; 103. Discharge port; 104. Heat exchange liquid inlet; 105. Heat exchange liquid outlet; 106. Assembly hole; 107. Microporous reaction plate; 108. Reaction channel; 109. Heat exchange channel; 110. Rear cover plate; 2. First seal; 3. Second seal; 4. Third seal; 5. Quick-connect assembly; 501. Connecting column; 502. C-shaped slot; 503. Rectangular plate; 504. Side-convex slot; 505. Snap-fit ​​groove; 506. Stud; 507. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, a continuous flow plate type microchannel reactor includes a microchannel reactor 1 composed of a front cover plate 101, a microporous reaction plate 107, and a rear cover plate 110. The front cover plate 101, the microporous reaction plate 107, and the rear cover plate 110 are assembled in a horizontal sequence. A quick-assembly assembly 5 is provided between the front cover plate 101 and the rear cover plate 110. The quick-assembly assembly 5 is used to facilitate the assembly of the front cover plate 101, the microporous reaction plate 107, and the rear cover plate 110.

[0032] Quick-connect component 5 includes a quick-connect unit and a reinforcement unit;

[0033] The quick-connect unit is used to achieve mutual limiting and fixing of the rear cover plate 110 and the front cover plate 101;

[0034] The reinforcement unit is used to lock and reinforce the quick-connect unit in its fixed state;

[0035] The quick-connect unit includes a mating post 501, a C-shaped slot 502, a rectangular plate 503, and a side-convex slot 504;

[0036] The front cover plate 101 has a number of matrix-distributed assembly holes 106 at the front end near the four sides, and the assembly holes 106 completely penetrate to the rear end of the front cover plate 101.

[0037] Multiple docking posts 501 are provided, and the multiple docking posts 501 are fixed to the front end of the rear cover plate 110 in a matrix distribution;

[0038] C-shaped slot 502 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the docking column 501. Multiple side-convex slots 504 are provided. Multiple side-convex slots 504 are distributed in a matrix at the front end of the rectangular plate 503 and completely penetrate to the rear end of the rectangular plate 503.

[0039] The number and position of the docking post 501, the C-shaped slot 502, and the assembly hole 106 correspond one-to-one;

[0040] The rear cover plate 110 is attached to the rear end of the microporous reaction plate 107 and passes through the assembly hole 106 via the docking post 501 to the front end of the front cover plate 101. The rectangular plate 503 is attached to the front end of the front cover plate 101 and is engaged with the inner side of the C-shaped slot 502 via the small diameter slot of the side convex slot 504, which is used to limit and fix the rear cover plate 110 and the front cover plate 101.

[0041] The reinforcement unit includes a snap-fit ​​groove 505, a stud 506, and a reinforcement plate 507;

[0042] The snap-fit ​​grooves 505 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the rectangular plate 503, and the studs 506 are fixed to the middle of the front end of the front cover plate 101.

[0043] The reinforcing plate 507 is sleeved on the outside of the stud 506. Both sides of the reinforcing plate 507 are engaged with the inside of the engagement groove 505 and are screwed into the stud 506 by the nut. This is used to realize the movement limit and reinforcement of the rectangular plate 503.

[0044] The front and rear ends of the microporous reaction plate 107 are respectively formed with reaction channels 108 and heat exchange channels 109. The front end of the front cover plate 101 is fixed with raw material inlet 102, discharge port 103, heat exchange liquid inlet 104, and heat exchange liquid outlet 105 extending to the rear end of the front cover plate 101.

[0045] The raw material inlet 102 and the discharge outlet 103 are connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the reaction channel 108, respectively. The heat exchange liquid inlet 104 and the heat exchange liquid outlet 105 penetrate the microporous reaction plate 107 and are connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the heat exchange channel 109, respectively.

[0046] A first sealing element 2 is provided at the contact position between the front end of the microporous reaction plate 107 and the front cover plate 101, and a third sealing element 4 is provided at the contact position between the rear end of the microporous reaction plate 107 and the rear cover plate 110.

[0047] A second sealing element 3 is sleeved on the outside of the microporous reaction plate 107. The second sealing element 3 is in contact with the rear end face of the front cover plate 101 and the front end face of the rear cover plate 110, and a through hole is provided on the second sealing element 3 for the docking post 501 to pass through.

[0048] In this embodiment, the assembly operation of the microchannel reactor 1 is as follows:

[0049] First, attach the third sealing element 4 to the rear end of the microporous reaction plate 107, and then attach it to the front end of the rear cover plate 110.

[0050] Then, the second sealing element 3 is sleeved on the outside of the microporous reaction plate 107. At the same time, the second sealing element 3 is sleeved on the outside of multiple docking posts 501 through the through hole. After that, the first sealing element 2 is attached to the front end of the microporous reaction plate 107, and then the front cover plate 101 is attached and assembled with it. During this process, the docking post 501 passes through the assembly hole 106 to the front end of the front cover plate 101. The raw material inlet 102 and the outlet 103 are respectively connected to the liquid inlet end and the liquid outlet end of the reaction channel 108. The heat exchange liquid inlet 104 and the heat exchange liquid outlet 105 pass through the microporous reaction plate 107 and are respectively connected to the liquid inlet end and the liquid outlet end of the heat exchange channel 109. (It should be noted that the first sealing element 2 has through holes for the heat exchange liquid inlet 104 and the heat exchange liquid outlet 105 to pass through. The first sealing element 2 simultaneously forms a sealing operation between the heat exchange liquid inlet 104, the heat exchange liquid outlet 105 and the microporous reaction plate 107.)

[0051] Next, take out the rectangular plate 503 and align the large diameter slot of the side convex groove 503 with the docking post 501. The rectangular plate 503 is fitted onto the outside of multiple docking posts 501 through the large diameter slot. Then, move the rectangular plate 503 horizontally so that the small diameter slot of the side convex groove 503 is engaged with the inside of the C-shaped groove 502. At this time, the connection and fixation between the rear cover plate 110 and the front cover plate 101 are completed.

[0052] Next, the reinforcing plate 507 is sleeved on the outside of the stud 506, and the two sides of the reinforcing plate 507 are engaged with the inside of the engagement groove 505. Then, the nut is screwed into the stud 506 to achieve the pressing of the reinforcing plate 507. At this time, the horizontal movement of the rectangular plate 503 is locked, thereby ensuring the stable assembly of the microchannel reactor 1.

[0053] The disassembly of the microchannel reactor 1 can be achieved by reversing the above operation. The snap-fit ​​structure composed of the docking column 501, the C-shaped slot 502, and the rectangular plate 503 replaces the bolt fastening structure of the existing microchannel reactor. Compared with the traditional bolt fastening structure, the locking structure of the stud 506 and the nut to the reinforcing plate 507 significantly reduces the tightening and loosening of the nut, which can effectively improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the microchannel reactor 1.

[0054] Please refer to this carefully. Figures 1-4 The reinforcement unit is provided with multiple sets along the vertical direction, and the C-shaped slots 502 on the multiple docking columns 501 are distributed in the same direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, the structure of multiple sets of reinforcement units effectively ensures the stability of the reinforcement. The multiple C-shaped slots 502 are oriented in the same direction, which facilitates the sleeve and snap-fit ​​operation of the rectangular plate 503 and the docking column 501. The number of reinforcement units is significantly less than the number of bolt fastening structures in existing microchannel reactors, which can effectively reduce the tightening and loosening of nuts and achieve the effect of improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous flow plate microchannel reactor, comprising a microchannel reactor (1) consisting of a front cover plate (101), a microporous reaction plate (107), and a rear cover plate (110), wherein the front cover plate (101), the microporous reaction plate (107), and the rear cover plate (110) are sequentially attached and assembled horizontally, characterized in that, A quick-assembly assembly (5) is provided between the front cover plate (101) and the rear cover plate (110), and the quick-assembly assembly (5) is used to facilitate the assembly of the front cover plate (101), the microporous reaction plate (107) and the rear cover plate (110). The quick-connect assembly (5) includes a quick-connect unit and a reinforcement unit; The quick-connect unit is used to achieve mutual positioning and fixation between the rear cover plate (110) and the front cover plate (101); The reinforcement unit is used to lock and reinforce the quick-connect unit in its fixed state.

2. The continuous flow plate microchannel reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-connect unit includes a docking post (501), a C-shaped slot (502), a rectangular plate (503), and a side-convex slot (504); The front cover plate (101) has a number of matrix-distributed assembly holes (106) at the front end near the four sides, and the assembly holes (106) completely penetrate to the rear end of the front cover plate (101). Multiple docking posts (501) are provided, and the multiple docking posts (501) are fixed to the front end of the rear cover plate (110) in a matrix distribution; The C-shaped slot (502) is opened on one side of the outer wall of the docking column (501). Multiple side-convex slots (504) are provided. Multiple side-convex slots (504) are distributed in a matrix at the front end of the rectangular plate (503) and completely penetrate to the rear end of the rectangular plate (503). The number and position of the docking post (501), C-shaped slot (502), and assembly hole (106) correspond one-to-one; The rear cover plate (110) is attached to the rear end of the microporous reaction plate (107) and passes through the assembly hole (106) via the docking post (501) to the front end of the front cover plate (101). The rectangular plate (503) is attached to the front end of the front cover plate (101) and is engaged with the inner side of the C-shaped slot (502) through the small diameter slot of the side convex slot (504) to achieve the limiting and fixing of the rear cover plate (110) and the front cover plate (101).

3. A continuous flow plate microchannel reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcement unit includes a snap-fit ​​groove (505), a stud (506), and a reinforcement plate (507); The snap-fit ​​grooves (505) are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the rectangular plate (503), and the studs (506) are fixed to the middle position of the front end of the front cover plate (101). The reinforcing plate (507) is sleeved on the outside of the stud (506), and the two sides of the reinforcing plate (507) are engaged with the inside of the engagement groove (505), and are screwed tightly to the stud (506) by a nut, so as to realize the movement limit reinforcement of the rectangular plate (503).

4. A continuous flow plate microchannel reactor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcement unit is provided in multiple sets along the vertical direction, and the C-shaped slots (502) on the multiple docking columns (501) are oriented in the same direction.

5. A continuous flow plate-type microchannel reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microporous reaction plate (107) has a reaction channel (108) and a heat exchange channel (109) formed at its front and rear ends, respectively. The front end of the front cover plate (101) is fixed with a raw material inlet (102), a discharge port (103), a heat exchange liquid inlet (104), and a heat exchange liquid outlet (105) extending through to the rear end of the front cover plate (101). The raw material inlet (102) and outlet (103) are respectively connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the reaction channel (108). The heat exchange liquid inlet (104) and heat exchange liquid outlet (105) penetrate the microporous reaction plate (107) and are respectively connected to the liquid inlet and liquid outlet of the heat exchange channel (109).

6. A continuous flow plate-type microchannel reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first sealing element (2) is provided at the contact position between the front end of the microporous reaction plate (107) and the front cover plate (101), and a third sealing element (4) is provided at the contact position between the rear end of the microporous reaction plate (107) and the rear cover plate (110); The microporous reaction plate (107) is fitted with a second sealing element (3) on the outside. The second sealing element (3) is in contact with the rear end face of the front cover plate (101) and the front end face of the rear cover plate (110). The second sealing element (3) has a through hole for the docking post (501) to pass through.