Cooling tower water distribution disc cleaning device

By designing a cleaning device for the cooling tower water distribution pan, and using a combination of a high-pressure water gun and a flexible cone-shaped cleaning rod, the problem of poor cleaning effect of the water distribution holes was solved, thereby improving the cooling efficiency and cleaning efficiency of the cooling tower and reducing safety risks.

CN224121806UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14CHONGQING CHINA TOBACCO IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING CHINA TOBACCO IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the water distribution holes of the cooling tower water distribution pan are poorly cleaned, resulting in a decrease in cooling tower efficiency. Furthermore, manual cleaning is inefficient and poses safety risks.

Method used

A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device was designed, including a high-pressure water gun and a cleaning component. The cleaning component consists of a mounting plate and a cleaning rod. The free end of the cleaning rod is equipped with an elastic cone head for use with the high-pressure water gun. The cleaning rod can be inserted into the water distribution holes for cleaning. It is also equipped with a storage box and a scraper for cleaning stubborn stains.

Benefits of technology

This method enables efficient cleaning of the water distribution holes, improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling tower, reduces the safety risks of manual cleaning, and enhances cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cooling towers, and discloses a cooling tower water distribution disc cleaning device which comprises a containing box, a high-pressure water gun and a cleaning piece, the high-pressure water gun and the cleaning piece are placed in the containing box, and the cleaning piece is used for cleaning water distribution holes and comprises a mounting plate and a plurality of cleaning rods arranged on one side of the mounting plate. The cleaning rod corresponds to the water distribution holes, an elastic conical head is arranged at the free end of the cleaning rod, and the diameter of the front end of the elastic conical head is smaller than that of the water distribution holes. The problem that in the prior art, the cleaning effect of water distribution holes is poor is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, and in particular to a cooling tower water distribution tray cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarette factories generate a lot of heat during production. If the heat is not dissipated in time, it may cause the equipment to overheat, affecting production efficiency and product quality. Cigarette factories use crossflow cooling towers to reduce the temperature of the cooling water and provide a stable operating environment for these devices.

[0003] As cooling towers operate for extended periods, dust, dirt, leaves, and other organic matter from the outside air accumulate on the water distribution trays. This accumulation, combined with water and sunlight, rapidly clogs the distribution holes, causing the trays to overturn. This necessitates manual cleaning of the cooling tower. However, due to the tower's height, limited working area, lack of guardrails, and the absence of specialized, efficient cleaning tools, cleaning efficiency is low, leading to prolonged cooling tower downtime, impacting the efficient operation of the chiller, and posing significant safety risks.

[0004] In existing technologies, the cleaning of the cooling tower water distribution plate can be completed safely and efficiently by using a liftable cooling tower maintenance platform. Specifically, workers use a high-pressure water gun to stand on the maintenance platform or the top of the cooling tower to clean the water distribution plate. However, in practice, it has been found that the high-pressure water gun can only clean the outer surface of the water distribution plate, and the cleaning effect on the water distribution holes is poor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooling tower water distribution plate cleaning device to solve the problem of poor cleaning effect of water distribution holes in the prior art.

[0006] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical means: a cooling tower water distribution plate cleaning device, including a storage box and a high-pressure water gun and cleaning components placed in the storage box. The cleaning components are used to clean the water distribution holes. The cleaning components include a mounting plate and a number of cleaning rods arranged on one side of the mounting plate. The cleaning rods correspond to the water distribution holes. The free end of the cleaning rod is provided with an elastic cone. The diameter of the front end of the elastic cone is smaller than the diameter of the water distribution hole.

[0007] By setting the above structure, the high-pressure water gun can clean the surface of the water distribution plate; the head of the cleaning rod is equipped with an elastic cone, the diameter of the front end of the elastic cone is smaller than the diameter of the water distribution hole, and the insertion is guided by elastic deformation to avoid jamming, ensuring that all cleaning rods can be smoothly inserted into the corresponding water distribution hole, so as to clean and unclog the water distribution hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the side of the mounting plate facing away from the cleaning rod.

[0009] The above structure makes it easier for staff to hold and increases cleaning efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, the storage box is provided with a support partition, which divides the internal space of the storage box into a first cavity and a second cavity. The support partition has a support through hole corresponding to each cleaning rod. When the cleaning rod is fully inserted into the support through hole, the elastic cone head is located in the second cavity, and the mounting plate and handle are located in the first cavity.

[0011] By setting up the above structure, when the cleaning parts are not in use, they can be stored in the storage box and supported on the support partition for convenient storage and management.

[0012] Furthermore, a guide groove is provided at the bottom of each of the support through holes.

[0013] By setting up the above structure, the moisture remaining on the cleaning stick can be diverted to the outside of the support hole, thus achieving the functions of preventing mold and bacteria and protecting the tool.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage box is equipped with a water collection tank, which is located at the bottom of the second cavity, and the bottom wall of the water collection tank has a drain outlet.

[0015] By setting up the above structure, the water collection tank can collect the water that separates from the cleaning rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the storage box is equipped with a door panel that can be opened and closed. When the cleaning rod is fully inserted into the support through hole, the door panel closes and contacts the handle.

[0017] By setting up the above structure, when the cleaning parts are stored on the support partition and the door is closed, the cleaning parts are limited in the horizontal and vertical directions by the combined action of the support partition and the door. The cleaning parts are stored stably and will not shake due to the movement or bumps of the maintenance platform.

[0018] Furthermore, at least one of the cleaning rods is detachably connected to the mounting plate.

[0019] By setting up the above structure, this cleaning stick can be removed separately from the cleaning component to clean some dead corners that cannot be reached by the cleaning component and where there are a few water distribution holes.

[0020] Furthermore, the storage box is provided with a first shovel and a second shovel. The first shovel includes a mounting rod and a first blade fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting rod. The other end face of the mounting rod is provided with a sliding cavity that extends axially and opens to one side facing the end face. The second shovel is movably connected to the mounting rod and can be stored in the sliding cavity.

[0021] By setting up the above structure, the scraper can be used to clean stubborn stains that cannot be completely removed by a high-pressure water gun, as well as the blind spots that exist in the rinsing of the high-pressure water gun.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. By setting up cleaning components, cleaning rods can be inserted into the water distribution holes to clean them. High-pressure water guns can be used to clean the surface of the water distribution tray. The combined effect of these two methods can efficiently clean the cooling tower's water distribution tray and ensure the cooling tower's cooling capacity.

[0024] 2. By setting up storage boxes, the high-pressure water gun and cleaning supplies can be stored in the storage boxes when not in use, making them convenient for management.

[0025] 3. By setting up a scraper, it can clean the dead corners that high-pressure water guns cannot reach and the stubborn stains that cannot be completely removed, ensuring the overall cleaning effect of the water distribution tray. Attached Figure Description

[0026] This utility model can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device on a cooling tower maintenance platform according to this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the support partition in the first box of a cooling tower water tray cleaning device according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component and supporting partition in a cooling tower water tray cleaning device of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning component placed on the support partition in this utility model.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the first shovel in a cooling tower water tray cleaning device of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0036] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0037] In the above attached figures: 1. Cooling tower maintenance platform; 2. First housing; 3. Second housing; 4. High-pressure water gun; 5. Cleaning component; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Cleaning rod; 53. Elastic cone head; 54. Handle; 6. Support partition; 7. Support through hole; 8. Guide channel; 9. Door panel; 10. High-pressure water gun suspension bracket; 11. Mounting rod; 12. First blade; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Connecting sleeve; 15. Second blade; 16. Shovel suspension bracket; 17. Sliding cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and represent schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the utility model. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the figures may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known mechanisms and their descriptions may be omitted in the figures.

[0039] In the figures of this utility model embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figure, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the figures are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In the description of this application, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In practical applications, it has been found that since most cooling towers are open-type, soil and fungi mixed in the air accumulate on the surface of the water distribution plate through water circulation. Under suitable temperature and photosynthesis, this promotes the growth of algae and fungi, which then multiply to form bio-sludge. This bio-sludge has strong adsorption capacity, and traditional brushes cannot effectively remove it from the water distribution plate. Furthermore, some bio-sludge drips into the water distribution holes, obstructing the flow of cooling water and reducing the cooling efficiency of the cooling tower. Over time, some of the bio-sludge and other stains may become stubborn stains.

[0041] like Figure 1-10 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes a cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device. This device is installed on the cooling tower maintenance platform 1 and can perform comprehensive cleaning of the cooling tower water distribution pan mechanically during maintenance platform inspections. The cleaning device includes a storage box and a high-pressure water gun 4 and cleaning components 5 placed inside the storage box. In this embodiment, the storage box includes a first box 2 and a second box 3. Both the first box 2 and the second box 3 are fixedly installed on the workbench of the cooling tower maintenance platform 1. The first box 2 is used to store the cleaning components 5, and the second box 3 is used to store the handheld high-pressure water gun 4. The cleaning component 5 is used to clean the water distribution holes. The cleaning component 5 includes a mounting plate 51 and several cleaning rods 52 fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting plate 51. The cleaning rods 52 correspond to the water distribution holes. Each cleaning rod 52 has an elastic cone 53 at its free end. The diameter of the front end of the elastic cone 53 is smaller than the diameter of the water distribution hole. In this embodiment, the water distribution plate is rectangular and has several water distribution holes arranged in a linear array on it to evenly distribute cooling water onto the packing. In this embodiment, the water distribution plate is evenly divided into several sections along its length. The cleaning rods 52 of the cleaning component 5 correspond to the water distribution holes of one of the sections. The elastic deformation of the elastic cone 53 guides the insertion of the cleaning rods 52 to avoid jamming and ensure that all the cleaning rods 52 can be smoothly inserted into the corresponding water distribution holes, so as to clean and unclog the water distribution holes.

[0042] A handle 54 is fixedly provided on the side of the mounting plate 51 facing away from the cleaning rod 52. In this embodiment, two handles 54 are provided, and the two handles are distributed at opposite ends of the mounting plate 51, which makes it convenient for the staff to hold with both hands and also makes it convenient for the staff to apply force to insert into the water distribution hole, thereby increasing the cleaning efficiency.

[0043] A supporting partition 6 is provided inside the first housing 2, dividing the internal space of the first housing 2 into a first cavity and a second cavity. The second cavity is located inside the supporting partition 6, and the first cavity is located outside the supporting partition 6. A supporting through hole 7 is provided on the supporting partition 6 corresponding to each cleaning rod 52. When the cleaning rod 52 is fully inserted into the supporting through hole 7, the mounting plate 51 is in contact with the outer wall of the supporting partition 6, and the elastic cone head 53 is located in the second cavity. The mounting plate 51 and the handle 54 are located in the first cavity. In this embodiment, when the cleaning component 5 is not in use, it can be stored in the first housing 2 and supported on the supporting partition 6 for convenient storage and management. The elastic cone head 53 is located in the second cavity and is not squeezed, ensuring that it does not deform and extends its service life. The handle 54 is located in the first cavity for easy access to the cleaning component 5.

[0044] Each support through hole 7 has a guide channel 8 at its bottom. In this embodiment, the two first cavities and the second cavity of the guide channel 8 are connected. The guide channel 8 extends downward from the first cavity to the second cavity. When the cleaning component 5 is supported on the support partition 6, the water remaining on the cleaning rod 52 and the elastic cone 53 will flow into the bottom of the second cavity, realizing the functions of anti-mildew and antibacterial and tool protection.

[0045] The first housing 2 is equipped with a water collection tank located at the bottom of the second cavity. The bottom wall of the water collection tank has a drain outlet (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the water collection tank can collect the water that has separated from the cleaning rod 52 and drain the water through the drain outlet to keep the inside of the first housing 2 dry.

[0046] The first housing 2 is connected to a door panel 9 that can be opened and closed. When the cleaning rod 52 is fully inserted into the support through hole 7, the door panel 9 closes and contacts the handle 54. In this embodiment, when the cleaning component 5 is stored on the support partition 6, the door panel 9 closes. Under the combined action of the support partition 6 and the door panel 9, the cleaning component 5 is limited in the horizontal and vertical directions, and the cleaning component 5 is stored stably and will not shake due to the movement or bumping of the maintenance platform.

[0047] In one feasible implementation, a cleaning rod 52 located at the corner of the mounting plate 51 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 51. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 51 has a threaded hole, and the cleaning rod 52 passes through the threaded hole of the mounting plate 51. The cleaning rod 52 is threadedly connected to the mounting plate 51. Since overflow pipes are provided at both ends of the water distribution tray, some areas of the water distribution holes may be inaccessible to the cleaning component 5. In this case, the cleaning rod 52 can be removed from the cleaning component 5 separately to clean the few water distribution holes in the dead corners that the cleaning component 5 cannot reach.

[0048] In another alternative embodiment, a longer cleaning rod 52 is snapped onto one side of the mounting plate 51 with a handle 54, which can also solve the problem described in the above embodiment.

[0049] The second housing 3 is provided with a first shovel and a second shovel. The first shovel includes a mounting rod 11 and a first blade 12 fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting rod 11. The other end face of the mounting rod 11 is provided with a sliding cavity 17 that extends axially along the mounting rod 11 and is open to one side facing the end face. The second shovel is movably connected to the mounting rod 11 and can be housed in the sliding cavity 17. In this embodiment, the second scraper includes a second blade 15, a connecting rod 13, and a connecting sleeve 14. The connecting sleeve 14 can be threaded onto the outer wall of the mounting rod 11. One end of the connecting rod 13 is fixed inside the middle of the connecting sleeve 14, and the other end protrudes outside the connecting sleeve 14 and is fixedly connected to the second blade 15. The connecting rod 13 and the second blade 15 can extend into the sliding cavity 17. By screwing the connecting sleeve 14, the second scraper can be fixed inside the first scraper or removed for use. Both the first and second scrapers are used to clean stubborn stains that the high-pressure water gun 4 cannot completely remove, as well as the rinsing blind spots of the high-pressure water gun 4. They are used in different areas. The first scraper is used to clean stubborn stains in most straight areas. Since the bottom wall and side wall of the water distribution tray are provided with an arc-shaped chamfer structure, it is not convenient for traditional scrapers to apply force at the chamfer structure. Therefore, the second scraper is designed with a small arc shape, which is specifically used to clean stubborn stains at the chamfer structure of the water distribution tray.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the second housing 3 is provided with a high-pressure water gun 4 suspension bracket and a shovel blade suspension bracket 16; the bottom of the second housing 3 can also be provided with a water collection trough and a drain outlet is opened on the bottom wall of the water collection trough; the second housing 3 is also provided with a door panel 9.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] During use, open the doors 9 of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3, take out the high-pressure water gun 4 to clean the surface of the water distribution tray, and simultaneously use the first and second scrapers to clean the dead corners that the high-pressure water gun 4 cannot clean and some stubborn stains that cannot be removed. Take out the cleaning component 5 through the handle 54 and clean the water distribution holes of the water distribution tray in turn. The high-pressure water gun 4, scraper, and cleaning component 5 work together to efficiently clean the cooling tower water distribution tray, ensuring the cooling capacity of the cooling tower. After use, wash the scraper and cleaning rod 52, and store them separately in the first housing 2 and the second housing 3. The residual water on the scraper and cleaning rod 52 drips into the water collection tank, which can be drained by the staff through the drain outlet.

[0053] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model. Technologies, shapes, and structural parts not described in detail in this utility model are all known technologies.

Claims

1. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device, installed on a cooling tower maintenance platform, characterized in that: The device includes a storage box and a high-pressure water gun and cleaning components placed inside the storage box. The cleaning components are used to clean the water distribution holes. The cleaning components include a mounting plate and several cleaning rods disposed on one side of the mounting plate. The cleaning rods correspond to the water distribution holes. The free end of the cleaning rod is provided with an elastic cone. The diameter of the front end of the elastic cone is smaller than the diameter of the water distribution hole.

2. The cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate has a handle on the side facing away from the cleaning rod.

3. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage box is equipped with a support partition, which divides the internal space of the storage box into a first cavity and a second cavity. The support partition has a support through hole for each cleaning rod. When the cleaning rod is fully inserted into the support through hole, the elastic cone head is located in the second cavity, and the mounting plate and handle are located in the first cavity.

4. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned support through holes has a guide groove at its bottom.

5. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage box is equipped with a water collection tank, which is located at the bottom of the second cavity, and the bottom wall of the water collection tank has a drain outlet.

6. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage box has a door panel that can be opened and closed. When the cleaning rod is fully inserted into the support through hole, the door panel is closed and contacts the handle.

7. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the cleaning rods is detachably connected to the mounting plate.

8. A cooling tower water distribution pan cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box is equipped with a first shovel and a second shovel. The first shovel includes a mounting rod and a first blade fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting rod. The other end face of the mounting rod is provided with a sliding cavity that extends axially and opens to one side facing the end face. The second shovel is movably connected to the mounting rod and can be stored in the sliding cavity.