Leakage detection and water collection device for granary

Abstract

The utility model discloses a leakage detection and water collection device for a granary. The device comprises a support and a water collecting barrel, the water collecting barrel is located in an inner cavity of the support, color developing paper is arranged at the upper end of the support, the color developing paper is correspondingly arranged above the water collecting barrel, and a through hole is formed in the middle of the color developing paper; when water drops on the display paper, irreversible color change occurs, the water also flows into the water collecting barrel along the display paper, and a worker can monitor and check through a video and also can manually inspect arrangement points. Through the preset arrangement points, even if water stains are dry, the water leakage position of the warehouse can be found in time, the risk that manual inspection cannot be carried out is reduced, leaked water can be collected in the water collecting bucket, economic losses caused by water leakage are avoided, and workers are reminded to check and repair leakage in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grain warehouse leakage detection, specifically to a grain warehouse leakage detection and water collection device. Background Technology

[0002] In the grain storage sector, ensuring the airtightness and dryness of grain silos is crucial. Moisture easily leads to mold, pests, and other problems, causing significant losses, affecting grain quality, and jeopardizing food safety. Traditional methods of leak detection in grain silos have many drawbacks, relying primarily on periodic manual inspections. This method is inefficient and consumes substantial manpower and resources. Firstly, grain silos typically have large, complex interiors, making comprehensive manual inspections difficult and prone to missing minor leaks. Secondly, some leaks may occur at higher elevations or in hard-to-detect corners, limiting the effectiveness of manual inspections and hindering timely detection. Furthermore, existing warehouses contain vulnerabilities in their construction and structure, creating potential leaks due to gaps and condensation. Since warehouses are filled with various goods, leaks can cause substantial economic losses, and current methods relying mainly on manual visual inspection are prone to oversight.

[0003] Furthermore, even if signs of dampness are detected, the lack of precise water collection devices makes it difficult to quickly determine the specific location and amount of leakage, thus failing to provide a reliable basis for subsequent maintenance work. Moreover, in some large, modern grain silos, relying solely on frequent manual inspections can disrupt the temperature and humidity environment inside the silo, which is detrimental to the long-term storage of grain. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a grain warehouse leak detection and water collection device, which is easy to implement. By setting a color-developing paper at the upper end of the support, when water droplets fall on the color-developing paper, an irreversible color change will occur, which can intuitively and accurately indicate the location of the leak; thus, it can solve the problem of inspecting and collecting leaks in the warehouse.

[0005] This invention is implemented as follows: a water collection and leakage detection device for grain warehouses is constructed, characterized in that: the device comprises a support frame and a water collection tank, the water collection tank being located inside the support frame, wherein a color-developing paper is placed at the upper end of the support frame, corresponding to the upper part of the water collection tank, and the color-developing paper has a through hole in the middle; when water droplets fall on the color-developing paper, an irreversible color change will occur, and the water will also flow into the water collection tank along the color-developing paper; staff can check through video monitoring or manually inspect the placement points.

[0006] According to the present invention, a grain storage leak detection and water collection device is characterized in that: the support frame is an externally galvanized iron frame, and the overall height of the support frame is 60cm.

[0007] According to the present invention, a grain storage leak detection and water collection device is characterized in that the width of the water collection bucket is 30cm.

[0008] The present invention has the following advantages: (1) Precise leakage monitoring: The grain warehouse leakage detection and water collection device described in this application uses a color-developing paper set on the upper end of the support. When water droplets fall on the color-developing paper, they will change color irreversibly, which can intuitively and accurately indicate the location of leakage. Whether it is a small leakage or a leakage in a high place or a hidden corner, once water seeps out, the color-developing paper can reflect it, which effectively makes up for the shortcomings of traditional manual inspection, which is easy to miss small leakage points and difficult to find hidden leakage, and greatly improves the timeliness and accuracy of leakage detection.

[0009] (2) Convenient inspection methods: Staff can remotely check the color change of the color developing paper using video surveillance, or conduct manual inspections at designated points. This diversified inspection mode is suitable for different grain warehouse management scenarios. In large-scale modern grain warehouses, video surveillance can reduce the problem of frequent manual entry and exit from the warehouse interfering with the temperature and humidity environment, while saving manpower; while manual inspection can be used as an auxiliary method or for detailed inspection in special circumstances such as equipment maintenance, ensuring the comprehensiveness and reliability of the inspection.

[0010] (3) Efficient water collection: The water collection bucket is located in the inner cavity of the bracket, corresponding to the bottom of the color developing paper, and can accurately collect the leakage water flowing in along the color developing paper. It is convenient to quantify and count the amount of leakage water, providing key data support for judging the degree of leakage and arranging the maintenance schedule. It changes the previous dilemma of not being able to quickly judge the amount of leakage water, and makes subsequent maintenance work based on data, greatly improving maintenance efficiency.

[0011] (4) The device is durable: The support is made of iron with external galvanization. The galvanized layer effectively isolates air and moisture, preventing the iron support from rusting and corroding. Even in the relatively humid and harsh environment inside the grain warehouse for a long time, it can still maintain structural stability, ensure the normal operation of the entire device, reduce the cost increase and management inconvenience caused by frequent replacement of the device due to support damage, extend the service life of the device, and reduce long-term operating costs.

[0012] (5) Good adaptability: The specific design of the overall height of the support frame being 60cm and the width of the water collection bucket being 30cm is based on a comprehensive consideration of the distribution of common leakage areas in grain silos and the convenience of actual operation. This size specification can adapt well to the internal layout of most grain silos, ensuring that the device can effectively capture leakage points and collect leakage water without taking up too much space, thus improving the versatility and practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the grain warehouse leak detection and water collection device in this application.

[0014] The components include: 1. Support frame; 2. Water collection bucket; 3. Developing paper. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The following will be combined with the appendix Figure 1 This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0016] This utility model provides a grain storage leak detection and water collection device, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it can be implemented in the following manner: The device consists of a support 1 and a water collection tank 2, with the water collection tank 2 located inside the support 1. A color developing paper 3 is placed at the upper end of the support 1, corresponding to the water collection tank 2, and the color developing paper 3 has a through hole 4 in the middle. When water droplets fall on the color developing paper, an irreversible color change will occur, and the water will flow into the water collection tank along the color developing paper. Staff can check through video monitoring or manually inspect the placement points.

[0017] In this application, the bracket 1 is an externally galvanized iron bracket, and the overall height of the bracket 1 is 60cm.

[0018] In this application, the width of the water collection bucket 2 is 30cm.

[0019] When this application is implemented, it is placed in a place where water may leak. When water droplets fall on the display paper, an irreversible color change will occur, and the water will also flow into the water collection bucket along the display paper. Staff can check it through video monitoring or by manually inspecting the placement points.

[0020] The advantages and benefits of this patent are as follows: By pre-setting the locations of leaks, even after the water has dried, the location of the leak in the warehouse can be found in time, reducing the risk of not being able to be detected manually. The leaked water can also be collected in a collection bucket, avoiding economic losses caused by leaks, and reminding staff to check and repair leaks in a timely manner.

[0021] The following is a detailed description of the specific implementation process of the grain warehouse leak detection and water collection device described in this application;

[0022] I. Preliminary Preparation Stage: Based on design requirements, procure standard-compliant externally galvanized iron support materials, ensuring the iron supports have a good, uniform, and undamaged galvanized layer to guarantee rust prevention. The support material specifications must precisely match the designed overall height of 60cm, allowing for some machining allowance. Select a suitable water collection tank; the material should be corrosion-resistant, its width strictly controlled at 30cm, while ensuring sufficient depth to collect leakage. The tank wall thickness should be moderate to prevent damage and leakage.

[0023] Custom-made color-developing paper with special properties is required to change color rapidly and irreversibly when a water droplet comes into contact with it, with a clear and easily identifiable color change. The size of the through hole in the center of the color-developing paper is determined based on the structural compatibility of the bracket and the water collection tank to ensure smooth water flow.

[0024] Prepare standard machining tools, such as cutting equipment, welding tools, and measuring instruments, for the forming and assembly of the bracket. The cutting equipment needs precise parameter adjustments to ensure accurate cutting dimensions for each component of the bracket; the welding tools must ensure strong welds, uniform and aesthetically pleasing welds, and meet structural strength requirements; measuring instruments, including calipers and tape measures, are used to monitor dimensional accuracy throughout the process.

[0025] II. Device Assembly Process:

[0026] (1) Bracket Forming: The purchased galvanized iron bracket material is cut according to the design drawings to form various components of the bracket, including columns and crossbars. The length and angle of each component are accurately measured using measuring tools to ensure that the error is controlled within a very small range. The cut components are then welded and assembled using appropriate welding processes, such as argon arc welding, to ensure the strength of the weld joints and prevent problems such as incomplete welding or missing welds. After assembly, the overall height of the bracket is checked again to ensure it is 60cm, and any parts that do not meet the requirements are promptly repaired.

[0027] (2) Installation of the color developing paper: Carefully fix the customized color developing paper to the upper part of the bracket, ensuring that the color developing paper is flat and wrinkle-free, and fits tightly against the bracket to prevent gaps from causing leaking water droplets to slide elsewhere and failing to accurately indicate the location of the leak. Use fasteners, such as clips or glue (the glue must be ensured not to affect the performance of the color developing paper), to firmly install the color developing paper, while ensuring that the relative position of the through hole in the middle of the color developing paper with the bracket and the water collection tank is accurate, so as to facilitate the smooth flow of water into the water collection tank.

[0028] (3) Water collection bucket installation: Place the 30cm wide water collection bucket stably at the bottom of the bracket's inner cavity and fix it to the bracket using slots, bolts, or other connection methods to ensure that the water collection bucket is firmly installed and will not shift or tip over due to possible vibrations or other factors inside the grain silo. Check the correspondence between the water collection bucket and the through-hole of the developing paper to ensure that all the water flowing down from the developing paper falls into the water collection bucket and avoids splashing.

[0029] III. Installation and Debugging Phase:

[0030] Installation Layout within the Grain Silo: Based on the structural characteristics of the grain silo, the distribution of areas with a history of frequent leaks, and the layout of grain storage, the installation location of this leak detection and water collection device will be rationally planned. Multiple points will be deployed inside the grain silo to form a monitoring network, ensuring comprehensive coverage of areas prone to leaks, such as corners, roof joints, and around ventilation ducts. The assembled device will be secured to reliable locations such as grain silo walls, floors, or pillars using expansion bolts or other fasteners. The installation height and angle must be carefully considered to ensure both effective observation and water collection.

[0031] Regular inspections: Assign dedicated personnel to inspect the equipment at predetermined intervals, whether through video monitoring or manual patrols. Check the color-developing paper for discoloration; if discoloration is found, record the location and extent of the discoloration to deduce the source of leakage. Inspect the water level in the collection tank, measure the water depth or weight, and record the leakage volume. Simultaneously, check the physical integrity of the equipment, including the stability of the supports, for any deformation or signs of rust (although there is a galvanized layer, its condition after long-term use still needs to be monitored), and for any damage to the collection tank or loose connections. Report any problems for repair immediately.

[0032] Component Replacement: When the color-changing performance of the developing paper is found to be ineffective, damaged, or the water collection tank is severely damaged beyond repair, or the bracket is damaged due to external force, the corresponding components should be replaced promptly. When replacing the developing paper, it must be re-secured according to the installation requirements; when replacing the water collection tank, ensure that the new tank is installed firmly and fits well with the bracket and developing paper; when replacing bracket components or the entire bracket, strictly follow the assembly process to ensure the installation accuracy and performance of the new bracket.

[0033] Data collected from each inspection, such as leakage location, leakage volume, and equipment operation status, will be organized and archived. Regular data analysis will be conducted to summarize the leakage patterns of grain silos, such as peak leakage seasons and regions. This will provide a basis for optimizing grain silo maintenance strategies and preventing leakage problems in advance, further improving the scientific nature and effectiveness of grain silo management.

[0034] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A grain storage leak detection and water collection device, characterized in that; The device consists of a support (1) and a water collection tank (2). The water collection tank (2) is located in the inner cavity of the support (1). A color developing paper (3) is provided at the upper end of the support (1). The color developing paper (3) is located above the water collection tank (2), and the middle part of the color developing paper (3) has a through hole (4).

2. The grain bin leak detection and water collection device of claim 1, wherein; The bracket (1) is an externally galvanized iron bracket, and the overall height of the bracket (1) is 60cm.

3. The grain bin leak detection and water collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The width of the water collection bucket (2) is 30cm.

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