Pipe network odor automatic emission structure

By installing exhaust vents and non-powered ventilation caps in the inspection wells, combined with electric exhaust fans for monitoring, the automatic emission of odor from the inspection wells has been achieved, solving the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and high-cost processes, and improving resource utilization and equipment maintenance efficiency.

CN224133886UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17CHONGQING THREE GORGES WATER CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING THREE GORGES WATER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing methods of odor emission are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly, especially in outdoor environments where manholes are widely distributed, where the cost of electricity coverage is high.

Method used

An exhaust port and emission components, including an exhaust channel, an exhaust pipe, and a non-powered vent cap, are installed inside the inspection well to automatically exhaust air using natural wind power and thermal pressure difference. Combined with monitoring and control by an electric exhaust fan, automated odor emission is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It requires no manual operation or power supply, reducing labor and electricity costs, extending equipment lifespan, reducing maintenance needs, and improving resource utilization and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic pipe network odor discharging structure which comprises an inspection well, an odor discharging pipe and an odor discharging pipe, and exhaust ports are formed in the inner side of the inspection well in the circumferential direction. And the discharging assembly comprises an exhaust channel, a first exhaust pipe and an unpowered air cap, the exhaust channel is arranged on the periphery of the inspection well and communicates with the multiple exhaust ports, one end of the first exhaust pipe communicates with the exhaust channel, and the other end of the first exhaust pipe communicates with the unpowered air cap. According to the utility model, the problems that the existing odor emission wastes time and labor and the existing emission mode is higher in cost are solved, and the exhaust port is formed in the inspection well and is matched with the emission assembly, so that on one hand, the operation of opening or closing the well cover to emit odor by workers is omitted; on the other hand, the unpowered wind cap works completely depending on natural wind power and hot pressure difference, electric power or manual operation is not needed, zero energy consumption is achieved, operation or monitoring by a specially-assigned person is not needed, and human input is reduced. The unpowered air cap is simple in structure, free of quick-wear parts such as a motor and a bearing, almost free of maintenance and long in service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of odor emission, specifically to an automatic odor emission structure for pipeline networks. Background Technology

[0002] Inspection wells, as key ancillary structures in urban underground pipe networks, directly affect the operational efficiency and maintenance convenience of the network through their function, structure, and synergy with the network. Inspection wells are typically installed at pipe junctions, bends, changes in pipe diameter or slope, drop structures, and at regular intervals along straight pipe sections to ensure the maintainability of the pipe network.

[0003] However, when sewage is discharged, odors tend to accumulate in the inspection wells. Therefore, staff often need to open the well covers regularly to release the odors and prevent them from accumulating and causing safety hazards. However, this process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Electric exhaust fans are often needed to release the odors. However, there are many inspection wells, most of which are outdoors and widely distributed. If only electric fans are used for coverage, the cost will be high. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that existing odor emission methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly. The purpose is to provide an automatic odor emission structure for pipeline networks to solve the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly existing odor emission methods.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic odor emission structure for a pipeline network includes:

[0007] Inspection wells are equipped with vents on their inner circumferential sides;

[0008] The emission assembly includes an exhaust channel, an exhaust pipe, and a non-powered vent cap. The exhaust channel is located on the outer surface of the inspection well and communicates with multiple exhaust ports. One end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust channel, and the other end is connected to the non-powered vent cap.

[0009] As one of the preferred technical solutions, multiple first exhaust pipes and non-powered wind caps are provided, and multiple first exhaust pipes are evenly arranged on the exhaust channel and connected to the exhaust channel.

[0010] As one of the preferred technical solutions, a deflector plate is provided at the connection point between the exhaust channel and the plurality of first exhaust pipes.

[0011] As one of the preferred technical solutions, a one-way valve is provided on the first exhaust pipe.

[0012] As one of the preferred technical solutions, a manhole cover is detachably installed on the top of the inspection well.

[0013] As one of the preferred technical solutions, the exhaust channel is also connected to a second exhaust pipe, and an electric exhaust fan is installed at the connection between the second exhaust pipe and the exhaust channel.

[0014] As one of the preferred technical solutions, a monitoring component is provided at the bottom of the manhole cover to monitor the odor concentration inside the manhole and control the electric exhaust fan to turn on or off.

[0015] As one of the preferred technical solutions, the monitoring component includes a controller and an electrochemical sensor; the electrochemical sensor is used to monitor the odor concentration in the inspection well, and the controller is connected to the electrochemical sensor and the electric exhaust fan respectively, and is used to receive the signal from the electrochemical sensor and control the electric exhaust fan to turn on or off.

[0016] As one of the preferred technical solutions, the exhaust channel has an annular structure.

[0017] As one of the preferred technical solutions, the exhaust port is cone-shaped.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. By setting an exhaust port inside the inspection well and cooperating with the emission components, the operation of opening or closing the well cover to release odors is eliminated. On the other hand, the non-powered wind cap relies entirely on natural wind power and thermal pressure difference to work, requiring no electricity or manual operation and consuming zero energy. It also requires no special personnel to operate or monitor, reducing manpower input.

[0020] 2. The non-powered ventilator has a simple structure, with no motors, bearings, or other easily damaged parts, requiring almost no maintenance and having a long service life. Compared to traditional electric ventilation equipment, it has lower maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0024] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0025] 1-Inspection well, 11-Exhaust port, 2-Discharge assembly, 21-Exhaust passage, 22-First exhaust pipe, 23-Non-powered vent cap, 3-Drainage plate, 4-One-way valve, 5-Well cover, 6-Monitoring assembly, 61-Controller, 62-Electrochemical sensor, 7-Second exhaust pipe, 8-Electric exhaust fan. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0027] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0028] In the existing technology, when sewage is discharged, odor tends to accumulate in the inspection well 1. Therefore, it is often necessary for staff to open the well cover 5 regularly to discharge the odor in the inspection well 1 to avoid the accumulation of odor and the resulting safety hazards. However, this process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Electric exhaust fans 8 are often needed to discharge odor. However, there are many inspection wells 1, most of which are outdoors and widely distributed. If only electric power is used for coverage, the cost will be high.

[0029] Based on the above problems, this embodiment provides an automatic odor emission structure for pipeline networks, such as... Figures 1-2 As shown, it includes:

[0030] Inspection well 1 has an exhaust port 11 circumferentially opened on its inner side;

[0031] The emission assembly 2 includes an exhaust channel 21, an exhaust pipe, and a non-powered vent cap 23. The exhaust channel 21 is located on the outer peripheral surface of the inspection well 1 and is connected to multiple exhaust ports 11. One end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust channel 21, and the other end is connected to the non-powered vent cap 23.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the inspection well 1 is provided with 6-10 vents 11, preferably 8, so that the odor accumulated in the inspection well 1 can be discharged from the vents 11 at different locations. The vents 11 cooperate with the emission assembly 2 to realize the automatic emission of odor. The emission assembly 2 is equipped with a non-powered vent cap 23, which eliminates the need for personnel to open or close the well cover 5 to discharge odor. On the other hand, the non-powered vent cap 23 works entirely by natural wind power and thermal pressure difference, requiring no electricity or manual operation and consuming zero energy, thus improving resource utilization. In addition, the non-powered vent cap 23 has a simple structure, with no motors, bearings and other vulnerable parts, requiring almost no maintenance and having a long service life. Compared with traditional electric ventilation equipment, the maintenance cost is lower.

[0033] The specific working process is as follows: When the outdoor natural wind blows the hood, the fan blades inside the non-powered hood 23 generate centrifugal force during rotation, reducing the surrounding air pressure and creating a negative pressure zone (the air pressure inside the hood is lower than the air pressure inside the inspection well 1). Under the action of the pressure difference, the odor inside the inspection well 1 is discharged outside the inspection well 1 through the exhaust channel 21 and then through the first exhaust pipe 22. In addition, the fan blades of the non-powered hood 23 are arc-shaped fan blades that are narrower on the inside and wider on the outside, with gaps between the blades, which can not only prevent dust and rain but also make efficient use of wind power.

[0034] As one of the preferred technical solutions, to improve the odor emission efficiency in the inspection well 1, the following configuration is provided: multiple first exhaust pipes 22 and non-powered vent caps 23 are provided, and multiple first exhaust pipes 22 are evenly distributed on the exhaust channel 21 and connected to the exhaust channel 21. In this embodiment, the number of first exhaust pipes is 4.

[0035] As one of the preferred technical solutions, to prevent foul odors from flowing back into the inspection well 1, a one-way valve 4 is installed on the first exhaust pipe 22. The one-way valve 4 is a valve that only allows gas to flow in one direction; the one-way valve 4 can prevent pressure leakage and maintain stable system pressure.

[0036] As one of the preferred technical solutions, such as Figure 2 As shown, the exhaust channel 21 has a ring structure. Specifically, this embodiment provides multiple exhaust ports 11 arranged in a ring. To ensure that the exhaust channel 21 is connected to each exhaust port 11, the exhaust channel 21 is set as a ring. The ring design can integrate multiple exhaust branches into a single ring structure, reducing space occupation.

[0037] As a preferred technical solution, a guide plate 3 is provided at the connection point between the exhaust channel 21 and the plurality of first exhaust pipes 22. Specifically, the guide plate 3 includes two inclined plates arranged in a V-shape, which are distributed at both ends of the connection point between the first exhaust pipe 22 and the exhaust channel 21. Under the guidance of the guide plate 3, the odorous airflow can enter the first exhaust pipe 22 more quickly.

[0038] As one of the preferred technical solutions, the exhaust port 11 is tapered. The gradually narrowing channel of the exhaust port 11 accelerates the exhaust airflow during its flow, allowing for more efficient discharge and reducing exhaust resistance. It also facilitates connection with the first exhaust pipe 22, reducing the risk of leakage and simplifying maintenance.

[0039] As one of the preferred technical solutions, a manhole cover 5 is detachably installed on the top of the inspection well 1. The manhole cover 5 is used to seal the well opening to prevent foreign objects or personnel from falling in. It is usually made of steel, cast iron, or composite materials and has pressure resistance, anti-theft, and waterproof functions. In addition, the manhole cover 5 can be opened to facilitate personnel to enter the inspection well 1 for maintenance and inspection.

[0040] As one of the preferred technical solutions, since the non-powered vent cap 23 relies entirely on wind power or thermal pressure difference to operate, when the wind power is low or there is no wind, the odor in the inspection well 1 cannot be effectively discharged. To solve this problem, it is set that: the exhaust channel 21 is also connected to a second exhaust pipe 7, and an electric exhaust fan 8 is installed at the connection between the second exhaust pipe 7 and the exhaust channel 21.

[0041] Furthermore, a monitoring component 6 is provided at the bottom of the manhole cover 5 to monitor the odor concentration inside the inspection well 1 and control the electric exhaust fan 8 to turn on or off.

[0042] Specifically, the monitoring component 6 includes a controller 61 and an electrochemical sensor 62; the electrochemical sensor 62 is used to monitor the odor concentration in the inspection well 1, and the controller 61 is connected to the electrochemical sensor 62 and the electric exhaust fan 8 respectively, and is used to receive the signal from the electrochemical sensor 62 and control the electric exhaust fan 8 to turn on or off.

[0043] The above-described working process is as follows: The electrochemical sensor 62 is used to monitor the odor concentration inside the inspection well 1. The working principle of the electrochemical sensor 62 is based on an electrochemical reaction, converting the chemical signal of the target gas into an electrical signal for detection. Specifically, the odor enters the sensor through a diffusion pore (such as a microporous membrane or hydrophobic barrier) and reaches the surface of the working electrode. The oxidation or reduction reaction of the working electrode generates a current proportional to the gas concentration. The current flows through the external circuit to the counter electrode, forming a loop. Measuring this current allows for direct calculation of the gas concentration. When the measured gas concentration exceeds a safe value, the electrochemical sensor 62 transmits a signal to the controller 61, which then controls the electric exhaust fan 8 to start operating, discharging the odor from the inspection well 1.

[0044] By combining the electric exhaust fan 8 and the non-powered vent cap 23, the normal discharge of odor from the inspection well 1 is ensured, thus guaranteeing the safety of the environment inside the well.

[0045] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe network odor automatic discharge structure, characterized by, include: Inspection wells are equipped with vents on their inner circumferential sides; The emission assembly includes an exhaust channel, a first exhaust pipe, and a non-powered vent cap. The exhaust channel is located on the outer surface of the inspection well and communicates with multiple exhaust ports. One end of the first exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust channel, and the other end is connected to the non-powered vent cap.

2. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, Multiple first exhaust pipes and non-powered wind caps are provided, and multiple first exhaust pipes are evenly arranged on the exhaust channel and connected to the exhaust channel.

3. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, A deflector plate is provided at the connection point between the exhaust channel and the plurality of first exhaust pipes.

4. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, A one-way valve is installed on the first exhaust pipe.

5. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, The manhole is detachably fitted with a manhole cover.

6. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, The exhaust passage is also connected to a second exhaust pipe, and an electric exhaust fan is installed at the connection between the second exhaust pipe and the exhaust passage.

7. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 5, characterized by, The bottom of the manhole cover is equipped with a monitoring component to monitor the odor concentration inside the manhole and control the electric exhaust fan to turn on or off.

8. The automatic odor emission structure for pipeline networks according to claim 7, characterized in that, The monitoring component includes a controller and an electrochemical sensor; the electrochemical sensor is used to monitor the odor concentration in the inspection well, and the controller is connected to the electrochemical sensor and the electric exhaust fan respectively, and is used to receive the signal from the electrochemical sensor and control the electric exhaust fan to turn on or off.

9. The pipe network odor automatic discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized by, The exhaust channel has a ring-shaped structure.

10. The pipe network odor automatic venting structure according to claim 1, characterized by, The exhaust port is cone-shaped.