Water pool surface scum cleaning device

By designing a water tank surface scum cleaning device that includes a circulating filter barrel, a filtration mechanism, and a drainage mechanism, the problem of incomplete scum cleaning in the secondary sedimentation tank was solved, achieving efficient scum collection and filtration, and improving water quality and aesthetics.

CN224147788UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21BEIJING XINGYUAN WATER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520929224.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-04-21
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing secondary sedimentation tank equipment cannot completely remove scum, especially at the edge of the tank, which leaves a lot of residue, affecting water quality and aesthetics. The existing scum baffles are not very effective at cleaning.

Method used

Design a device for cleaning scum from the surface of a water tank, including a circulating filter, a filtration mechanism, and a drainage mechanism. The device uses a submersible pump and a float level switch to control the water inlet and outlet, thereby collecting and filtering scum. Powered by solar energy, the device floats and moves on the water surface to perform cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and effectiveness of scum removal, ensures water quality and aesthetics, simplifies the cleaning process, and facilitates operation and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pool surface scum cleaning device, which comprises a circulating filter barrel, a filter mechanism, a drainage mechanism and a power supply, the circulating filter barrel comprises a barrel body, the upper side of the barrel body is provided with a top cover, and the top cover is provided with a water inlet; the filtering mechanism comprises a filter cartridge, the filter cartridge is detachably mounted at the upper part in the barrel body, and a cleaning filter screen is arranged at the bottom of the filter cartridge; the drainage mechanism comprises a submersible sewage pump which is arranged at the bottom in the barrel body, the outlet end of the submersible sewage pump is connected with a drainage pipe, one end of a drainage port of the drainage pipe is connected to the side wall of the barrel body, the drainage port and the water inlet are located on the two sides of the vertical shaft of the barrel body, and the submersible sewage pump is electrically connected with the power source. The device can float and move on the water surface in a secondary sedimentation tank or an efficient clarification tank, scum on the water surface is collected and filtered in the moving process, the filtered water is discharged into a water tank, and the scum in the filter screen is regularly cleaned by personnel, so that the scum cleaning efficiency and effect are improved. The device is convenient, simple, movable in structure and convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wastewater treatment technology, specifically to a device for cleaning scum from the surface of a water tank. Background Technology

[0002] Secondary sedimentation tanks, also known as sludge settling tanks, are used in wastewater treatment to separate sludge from water. They clarify the biologically treated liquor and concentrate the sludge in the liquor. The secondary sedimentation tank is also the final stage of biological wastewater treatment, playing a crucial role in ensuring that the suspended solids content of the effluent meets standards.

[0003] Currently, the scum generated in the secondary sedimentation tanks of wastewater treatment plants mainly comes from the scum produced by the biological treatment system and the scum that floats to the surface after nitrification of sludge in the secondary sedimentation tank. This is a frequent occurrence in wastewater treatment operations. If not cleaned in a timely manner, it not only affects the appearance of the secondary sedimentation tank, but excessive scum can also produce toxins that affect the quality of the discharged water. Although existing secondary sedimentation tank equipment is designed with devices such as scum baffles and baffles to intercept scum for easier cleaning, these interception methods cannot completely remove the scum, especially leaving a significant amount of scum residue at the edges of the secondary sedimentation tank, resulting in poor scum removal efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device to clean scum from the surface of a water tank, with the assistance of a scum-blocking plate, to further clean the scum and improve the scum removal effect of wastewater. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a device for cleaning scum on the surface of a water tank. This device can float on the water surface, collect and filter scum on the water surface during movement, and discharge the filtered water back into the water tank, thereby improving the efficiency and effect of scum cleaning.

[0006] This utility model provides a device for cleaning scum from the surface of a water tank, including a circulating filter barrel, a filtration mechanism, a drainage mechanism, and a power supply, wherein:

[0007] The circulating filter includes a barrel body, a top cover on the upper side of the barrel body, and a water inlet on the top cover;

[0008] The filtration mechanism includes a filter cartridge, which is detachably installed in the upper part of the barrel, and a cleaning filter screen is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge;

[0009] The drainage mechanism includes a submersible pump located at the bottom of the tank. The outlet of the submersible pump is connected to a drain pipe, and one end of the drain pipe is connected to the side wall of the tank. The drain outlet and the inlet are located on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the tank. The submersible pump is electrically connected to a power source.

[0010] Preferably, the barrel body is a cylindrical plastic barrel with an open top, and the top cover is a hemispherical plastic shell.

[0011] Preferably, the filter cartridge is provided with several support plates along its upper edge, and the support plates can overlap the upper edge of the cartridge body.

[0012] Preferably, the lower edge of the filter cartridge is provided with several L-shaped buckles, and the inner wall of the cartridge body is provided with several protrusions, and the buckles and protrusions are detachably fitted together.

[0013] Preferably, the power supply includes a bracket located on the top of the cover, on which solar panels and a distribution box are mounted. The distribution box contains a battery and a controller. The battery is electrically connected to the solar panels, and the controller is electrically connected to the battery and the submersible pump.

[0014] Preferably, the system also includes a float level switch, which is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting pipe is installed on the outer wall of the barrel. The connecting pipe includes a vertical pipe with openings at both ends. The lower end of the vertical pipe is provided with an anti-clogging filter screen, and the upper end is equipped with a float level switch.

[0016] Preferably, the float level switch includes a float rod with an upper clip and a lower clip. The upper clip is lower than the upper edge of the inlet, and the lower clip is higher than the lower edge of the inlet. A float is disposed between the upper clip and the lower clip, and the float can move up and down on the float rod. A junction box is disposed at the top of the float rod, and the junction box is electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] Preferably, the barrel is provided with a sealed wiring pipe, one end of which extends into the barrel and is connected to the submersible pump, and the other end is located outside the barrel and connected to the distribution box. The connecting wire is located inside the sealed wiring pipe.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The water tank surface scum removal device of this utility model can float and move on the water surface in a secondary sedimentation tank or a high-efficiency clarification tank. During the movement, it collects and filters the scum on the water surface, and discharges the filtered water into the water tank. Personnel can then clean the scum in the filter screen regularly, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of scum removal. The device is simple, mobile, and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the surface scum removal device for the water tank in Example 1;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the surface scum removal device for the water tank in Example 2;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the surface scum removal device for the water tank in Example 3.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Circulating filter canister, 11. Canister body, 12. Top cover, 13. Inlet; 2. Filtration mechanism, 21. Filter cartridge, 22. Cleaning filter screen, 23. Support plate, 24. Buckle, 25. Drainage mechanism, 31. Submersible pump, 32. Drain pipe, 33. Drain outlet; 4. Power supply, 41. Bracket, 42. Solar panel, 43. Distribution box, 44. Battery, 45. Controller, 46. Connecting wire; 5. Float level switch, 51. Float rod, 52. Upper clip, 53. Lower clip, 54. Float, 55. Junction box; 6. Connecting pipe, 61. Vertical pipe, 62. Anti-clogging filter screen; 7. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical solution of this utility model easier to understand, the technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the surface scum cleaning device for a water tank in this embodiment includes a circulating filter tank 1, a filtration mechanism 2, a drainage mechanism 3, and a power supply 4, wherein:

[0026] The circulating filter 1 includes a barrel body 11, a top cover 12 on the upper side of the barrel body 11, and a water inlet 13 on the top cover 12.

[0027] The filtration mechanism 2 includes a filter cartridge 21, which is detachably installed in the upper part of the barrel 11, and a cleaning filter screen 22 is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge 21.

[0028] The drainage mechanism 3 includes a submersible pump 31, which is located at the bottom of the tank 11. The outlet end of the submersible pump 31 is connected to a drain pipe 32. One end of the drain outlet 33 of the drain pipe 32 is connected to the side wall of the tank 11. The drain outlet 33 and the inlet 13 are located on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the tank 11. The submersible pump 31 is electrically connected to the power supply 4.

[0029] Example 2:

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the surface scum cleaning device for a water tank in this embodiment includes a circulating filter tank 1, a filtration mechanism 2, a drainage mechanism 3, and a power supply 4, wherein:

[0031] The circulating filter 1 includes a barrel body 11, a top cover 12 on the upper side of the barrel body 11, and a water inlet 13 on the top cover 12.

[0032] The filtration mechanism 2 includes a filter cartridge 21, which is detachably installed in the upper part of the barrel 11, and a cleaning filter screen 22 is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge 21.

[0033] The drainage mechanism 3 includes a submersible pump 31, which is located at the bottom of the tank 11. The outlet end of the submersible pump 31 is connected to a drain pipe 32. One end of the drain outlet 33 of the drain pipe 32 is connected to the side wall of the tank 11. The drain outlet 33 and the inlet 13 are located on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the tank 11. The submersible pump 31 is electrically connected to the power supply 4.

[0034] The barrel body 11 is a cylindrical plastic barrel with an open top, and the top cover 12 is a hemispherical plastic shell.

[0035] The filter cartridge 21 has several L-shaped buckles 24 along its lower edge, and the inner wall of the barrel 11 has several protrusions 25. The buckles 24 and the protrusions 25 are detachably fitted together.

[0036] Example 3:

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the surface scum cleaning device for a water tank in this embodiment includes a circulating filter tank 1, a filtration mechanism 2, a drainage mechanism 3, and a power supply 4, wherein:

[0038] The circulating filter 1 includes a barrel body 11, a top cover 12 on the upper side of the barrel body 11, and a water inlet 13 on the top cover 12.

[0039] The filtration mechanism 2 includes a filter cartridge 21, which is detachably installed in the upper part of the barrel 11, and a cleaning filter screen 22 is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge 21.

[0040] The drainage mechanism 3 includes a submersible pump 31, which is located at the bottom of the tank 11. The outlet end of the submersible pump 31 is connected to a drain pipe 32. One end of the drain outlet 33 of the drain pipe 32 is connected to the side wall of the tank 11. The drain outlet 33 and the inlet 13 are located on opposite sides of the vertical axis of the tank 11. The submersible pump 31 is electrically connected to the power supply 4.

[0041] The barrel body 11 is a cylindrical plastic barrel with an open top, and the top cover 12 is a hemispherical plastic shell.

[0042] Several support plates 23 are provided along the upper edge of the filter cartridge 21, and the support plates 23 can overlap the upper edge of the barrel body 11.

[0043] The filter cartridge 21 has several L-shaped buckles 24 along its lower edge, and the inner wall of the barrel 11 has several protrusions 25. The buckles 24 and the protrusions 25 are detachably fitted together.

[0044] The power supply 4 includes a bracket 41 located on the top of the top cover 12. A solar panel 42 and a distribution box 43 are installed on the bracket 41. A storage battery 44 and a controller 45 are installed inside the distribution box 43. The storage battery 44 is electrically connected to the solar panel 42, and the controller 45 is electrically connected to the storage battery 44 and the submersible pump 31.

[0045] It also includes a float level switch 5, which is electrically connected to the controller 45.

[0046] The float level switch 5 includes a float 51, on which an upper clip 52 and a lower clip 53 are provided. The upper clip 52 is lower than the upper edge of the inlet 13, and the lower clip 53 is higher than the lower edge of the inlet 13. A float 54 is provided between the upper clip 52 and the lower clip 53. The float 54 can move up and down on the float 51. A junction box 55 is provided at the top of the float 51. The junction box 55 is electrically connected to the controller 45.

[0047] A connecting pipe 6 is installed on the outer wall of the barrel 11. The connecting pipe 6 includes a vertical pipe 61 with openings at both ends. The lower end of the vertical pipe 61 is provided with an anti-clogging filter 62, and the upper end is equipped with a float level switch 5.

[0048] The barrel 11 is provided with a sealed wiring pipe 7. One end of the sealed wiring pipe 7 extends into the barrel 11 and is connected to the submersible pump 31, while the other end is located outside the barrel 11 and is connected to the distribution box 43. The connecting wire 46 is located inside the sealed wiring pipe 7.

[0049] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During the manufacturing of this water tank surface scum cleaning device, care is taken to control the weight of the device and the height of the inlet 13, ensuring that when the device is placed in the water tank, the lower edge of the inlet 13 is slightly below the water surface. In use, the device is placed in the water tank, and under the buoyancy of the water, it floats, with the lower edge of the inlet 13 slightly below the water surface. If the lower edge of the inlet 13 is higher than the water surface, external force can be applied to press down the device, causing a certain amount of water to enter the tank 11, increasing the device's weight and causing it to sink, thus making the lower edge of the inlet 13 slightly below the water surface. At this time, water mixed with scum enters through the inlet 13, and the scum remains on the cleaning filter 22, while the water enters the tank 11 through the cleaning filter 22. Simultaneously, the suction force of the submersible pump 31 drains the water in the tank 11 into the water tank through the drain outlet 33. During the drainage process, the reaction force of the drainage can be used as the driving force for the device to move on the water surface, or the movement of the device can be controlled by external force. Furthermore, to ensure a continuous flow of water and scum into the tank 11, the inlet 13 of the device needs to be slightly below the water surface. Therefore, a connecting pipe 6 is used to connect the device to the water in the pool, and a float level switch 5 is installed inside the connecting pipe 6. Utilizing the principle of communicating vessels, the water level in the connecting pipe 6 is kept level with the water level in the pool. When the float 54 falls down the float rod 51 to the lower stop, it indicates that the entire device is relatively light, the lower edge of the inlet 13 is close to the water surface in the pool, and there is little water in the tank 11. At this time, the relay coil is de-energized, controlling the submersible pump 31 to de-energize, and water and scum continue to enter the tank 11 through the inlet 13. When the float rises up the float rod 51 to the upper stop, it indicates that the device has sunk, the lower edge of the inlet 13 is submerged deep in the pool, and there is too much water in the tank 11. To prevent the device from sinking further, the relay coil is energized, controlling the submersible pump 31 to energize, and the filtered water in the tank 11 is continuously discharged through the drain outlet 33. This structure ensures that the height of the tank 11 remains within a certain range, guaranteeing a continuous inflow of water and scum, while preventing the device from sinking. When a significant amount of scum accumulates, the device is powered off, and workers use other tools to move it to the edge of the pool. The filter mechanism 2 is then removed and replaced with a new one, or the filter screen 22 is cleaned and reused.

[0050] It should be noted that the embodiments described herein are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all implementations of this utility model. These embodiments are merely illustrative and are intended only to provide a more intuitive and clear way of understanding the content of this utility model, not to limit the technical solutions described herein. All other implementation methods that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, as well as other simple substitutions and variations of the technical solutions of this utility model, without departing from the concept of this utility model, are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for cleaning surface scum from a body of water, characterized in that It includes a circulating filter tank (1), a filtration mechanism (2), a drainage mechanism (3), and a power supply (4), wherein: The circulating filter barrel (1) includes a barrel body (11), and a top cover (12) is provided on the upper side of the barrel body (11), and a water inlet (13) is provided on the top cover (12); The filtration mechanism (2) includes a filter cartridge (21), which is detachably installed in the upper part of the barrel (11), and a cleaning filter screen (22) is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge (21); The drainage mechanism (3) includes a submersible pump (31), which is located at the bottom of the barrel (11). The outlet end of the submersible pump (31) is connected to a drain pipe (32). One end of the drain outlet (33) of the drain pipe (32) is connected to the side wall of the barrel (11), and the drain outlet (33) and the inlet (13) are located on both sides of the vertical axis of the barrel (11). The submersible pump (31) is electrically connected to the power supply (4).

2. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The barrel body (11) is a cylindrical plastic barrel with an open top, and the top cover (12) is a hemispherical plastic shell.

3. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The filter cartridge (21) has several support plates (23) on its upper edge, and the support plates (23) can be attached to the upper edge of the barrel (11).

4. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The filter cartridge (21) has several L-shaped buckles (24) along its lower edge, and the inner wall of the barrel (11) has several protrusions (25). The buckles (24) and the protrusions (25) are detachably fitted together.

5. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The power supply (4) includes a bracket (41) located on the top of the cover (12), a solar panel (42) and a distribution box (43) are installed on the bracket (41), and a storage battery (44) and a controller (45) are installed in the distribution box (43). The storage battery (44) is electrically connected to the solar panel (42), and the controller (45) is electrically connected to the storage battery (44) and the submersible pump (31).

6. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 5, wherein, It also includes a float level switch (5), which is electrically connected to the controller (45).

7. The scum removal device for the surface of a water tank as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The float level switch (5) includes a float (51), an upper clip (52) and a lower clip (53) on the float (51), the upper clip (52) being lower than the upper edge of the inlet (13) and the lower clip (53) being higher than the lower edge of the inlet (13), a float (54) being provided between the upper clip (52) and the lower clip (53), the float (54) being able to move up and down on the float (51), a junction box (55) being provided at the top of the float (51), and the junction box (55) being electrically connected to the controller (45).

8. The pool surface scum cleaning device of claim 7, wherein, A connecting pipe (6) is installed on the outer wall of the barrel (11). The connecting pipe (6) includes a vertical pipe (61) with openings at both ends. The lower end of the vertical pipe (61) is provided with an anti-clogging filter (62), and the upper end is equipped with a float level switch (5).

9. The pool surface scum removing device of claim 8, wherein, The barrel (11) is provided with a sealed wiring pipe (7). One end of the sealed wiring pipe (7) extends into the barrel (11) and is connected to the submersible pump (31). The other end is located outside the barrel (11) and is connected to the distribution box (43). The connecting wire (46) is located inside the sealed wiring pipe (7).