Bubble separator

Abstract

The bubble separator comprises a blow-off pipe, a first plug cap, a mixing pipe, a first connecting pipe, a bubble stacking pipe and a water inlet assembly, and a blow-off opening is formed in the side wall of the blow-off pipe; the first plug cap is hermetically connected to one end of the blow-off pipe; the mixing pipe is arranged at one end, far away from the first plug cap, of the blow-off pipe, and the axial direction coincides with the axial direction of the blow-off pipe; the first connecting pipe is connected between the blow-off pipe and the mixing pipe; one end of the bubble piling pipe is positioned in the blow-off pipe, and the other end of the bubble piling pipe is positioned in the mixing pipe; the water inlet assembly is connected to the end, away from the first connecting pipe, of the mixing pipe and connected with external oxygen supply equipment. According to the bubble separator, due to the fact that part of the structure of the bubble stacking pipe extends into the mixing pipe, the sealed cavity is formed in the using process, the bubble stacking pipe can extend into the position below the liquid level of the periphery of the bubble separator, the height of the portion, extending out of the water surface, of the bubble separator is reduced, and using is more convenient and more attractive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of separator technology, and more particularly to a bubble separator. Background Technology

[0002] A bubble separator is a device specifically designed for aquariums or aquaculture systems. Its main function is to remove organic matter and floating particles from the water, thereby improving water clarity.

[0003] In commercially available bubble separators, the bubble stacking tubes start accumulating bubbles from above the water surface, resulting in the bubble separator extending quite high above the water surface, making it prone to collisions and affecting its appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this application is to provide a bubble separator that aims to solve the problem of the bubble separator extending too far above the water surface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a bubble separator, which includes a drain pipe, a first plug, a mixing pipe, a first connecting pipe, a bubble stacking pipe, and a water inlet assembly. A drain outlet is provided on the side wall of the drain pipe; the first plug is sealed to one end of the drain pipe; the mixing pipe is located at the end of the drain pipe away from the first plug and its axial direction coincides with the axial direction of the drain pipe; the first connecting pipe connects the drain pipe and the mixing pipe; the bubble stacking pipe is sleeved on the inner circumference of the first connecting pipe, with one end located inside the drain pipe and the other end located inside the mixing pipe; the water inlet assembly is connected to the end of the mixing pipe away from the first connecting pipe and is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

[0006] Optionally, the drain outlet is located at the end of the drain pipe, and the first plug is located at the end of the drain pipe away from the drain outlet.

[0007] Optionally, among the sewage pipe, the mixing pipe, and the first connecting pipe, the first connecting pipe has the smallest diameter; the bubble separator further includes a first reducing connector and a second reducing connector, the two ends of the first reducing connector being respectively sleeved on the outer periphery of the sewage pipe and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe to connect the first connecting pipe and the sewage pipe; the two ends of the second reducing connector being respectively sleeved on the outer periphery of the mixing pipe and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe to connect the first connecting pipe and the mixing pipe.

[0008] Optionally, the first reducing connector has an installation hole, which is coaxially arranged with the drain outlet; the bubble separator also includes a branch pipe, one end of which passes through the inner circumference of the installation hole.

[0009] Optionally, the bubble separator further includes a connecting cylinder, which is sleeved on the inner circumference of the end of the bubble stacking pipe located inside the sewage pipe; wherein, the inner circumference of the connecting cylinder is provided with multiple dividing rods.

[0010] Optionally, the water inlet assembly includes a second connecting pipe, a tee pipe, a water inlet cap, and a second plug cap. The second connecting pipe is connected to the end of the mixing pipe away from the drain pipe. The tee pipe has three connection ports, and the end of the second connecting pipe away from the mixing pipe is fitted onto the inner circumference of one of the connection ports. The water inlet cap is connected to one of the connection ports and has multiple water inlet holes. The second plug cap is connected to one of the connection ports and has an air inlet hole. The air inlet hole is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

[0011] Optionally, the bubble separator further includes a third reducing connector, with its two ends respectively fitted onto the outer periphery of the mixing tube and the outer periphery of the second connecting tube to connect the second connecting tube and the mixing tube.

[0012] Optionally, a reflux hole is provided on the side wall of the mixing pipe away from the sewage pipe, and a through hole is provided on the third reducing connector; wherein, the reflux hole and the through hole are coaxially arranged.

[0013] Optionally, the bubble separator further includes an arc-shaped clamp and a suction cup, wherein the arc-shaped clamp is engaged with the outer periphery of the reducing connector; and the suction cup is fixed to the outer periphery of the arc-shaped clamp.

[0014] Optionally, the bubble separator may further include packing material placed inside the mixing tube.

[0015] This application provides a bubble separator in which, during use, the axis of the drain pipe is aligned with the direction of gravity. The water inlet assembly is located at the bottom of the bubble separator and is connected to an external oxygen supply device via a pipeline. The bubble separator is inserted into the water, with the lower end of the bubble stacking tube submerged below the water surface. At this time, the oxygen supply device is activated, allowing both gas and water to enter the water inlet assembly. The liquid level in the bubble separator is at the lower end of the bubble stacking tube, and the portion of the bubble stacking tube inside the mixing tube forms a sealed cavity on its outer periphery. Gas enters the mixing tube from the water inlet assembly, forming bubbles. As the bubbles rise, they interact with... Suspended particles or contaminants come into contact with and adhere to the bubble. When the bubble reaches the sealed cavity, it surges until there are a large number of floating particles or contaminants attached to the bubble, making the bubble viscous. At this point, the bubble can enter the bubble stacking tube and rise to the top of the bubble stacking tube under the push of the gas below, and flow into the drain pipe. Finally, the sewage is discharged from the drain outlet. Because part of the bubble stacking tube extends into the mixing tube, it forms a sealed cavity during use, allowing the bubble stacking tube to extend below the liquid surface around the bubble separator, thereby reducing the height of the bubble separator above the water surface, making it more convenient and aesthetically pleasing to use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a bubble separator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial structural schematic diagram of the Chinese embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A structural breakdown diagram of the Chinese embodiment;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water inlet component in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Sewage pipe; 11. Sewage outlet; 12. Branch pipe; 2. First plug; 3. Mixing pipe; 31. Return hole; 4. First connecting pipe; 5. Bubble stack pipe; 51. Connecting cylinder; 6. Water inlet assembly; 62. T-joint; 63. Water inlet cap; 631. Water inlet hole; 64. Second plug; 641. Air inlet hole; 71. First reducer; 711. Mounting hole; 72. Second reducer; 73. Third reducer; 731. Through hole; 81. Arc clamp; 82. Suction cup.

[0022] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixation" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] refer to Figures 1-5 It should be understood that Figure 4 The connections between the various components should be like Figure 2 As compact as in the middle, this is only for illustrative purposes and will Figure 4 The components are shown disassembled for easier understanding. This application provides a bubble separator, which may include a drain pipe 1, a first plug 2, a mixing pipe 3, a first connecting pipe 4, a bubble stacking pipe 5, and a water inlet assembly 6. The drain pipe 1 has a drain outlet 11 on its side wall; the first plug 2 is sealed to one end of the drain pipe 1; the mixing pipe 3 is located at the end of the drain pipe 1 away from the first plug 2 and its axial direction coincides with the axial direction of the drain pipe 1; the first connecting pipe 4 is connected between the drain pipe 1 and the mixing pipe 3; the bubble stacking pipe 5 is sleeved on the inner circumference of the first connecting pipe 4, with one end located inside the drain pipe 1 and the other end located inside the mixing pipe 3; the water inlet assembly 6 is connected to the end of the mixing pipe 3 away from the first connecting pipe 4 and is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

[0028] This application discloses a bubble separator in which the axis of the drain pipe 1 is aligned with the direction of gravity. The water inlet assembly 6 is located at the bottom of the bubble separator and is connected to an external oxygen supply device via a pipeline. The bubble separator is inserted into the water, with the lower end of the bubble stacking tube 5 submerged below the water surface. At this time, the oxygen supply device is turned on, and both gas and water enter the water inlet assembly 6. The liquid level in the bubble separator is at the lower end of the bubble stacking tube 5. The outer periphery of the portion of the bubble stacking tube 5 located inside the mixing tube 3 forms a sealed cavity. Gas enters the mixing tube 3 from the water inlet assembly 6, forming bubbles. As the bubbles rise... When the bubbles come into contact with and adhere to suspended particles or pollutants, they surge as they reach the sealed cavity until a large number of floating particles or pollutants adhere to them, making the bubbles viscous. At this point, the bubbles can enter the bubble stacking tube 5 and rise to the top of the bubble stacking tube 5 under the push of the gas below, flowing into the drain pipe 1. Finally, the wastewater is discharged from the drain outlet 11. Because part of the structure of the bubble stacking tube 5 extends into the mixing tube 3, a sealed cavity is formed during use, allowing the bubble stacking tube 5 to extend below the liquid surface around the bubble separator, thereby reducing the height of the bubble separator above the water surface, making it more convenient and aesthetically pleasing to use.

[0029] External pipes can be connected to the drain outlet 11 to discharge sewage, or a collection device can be added to the drain outlet 11 to collect sewage for subsequent treatment. The collection device can be barrel-shaped, box-shaped, etc. The following will use the application of a bubble separator in a fish tank as an example for explanation.

[0030] Furthermore, the sewage outlet 11 is located at the end of the sewage pipe 1, and the first plug 2 is located at the end of the sewage pipe 1 away from the sewage outlet 11; in this way, the sewage entering the sewage pipe 1 will gather to the bottom of the sewage pipe 1 due to its own gravity and can be discharged from the sewage outlet 11.

[0031] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, among the drain pipe 1, mixing pipe 3, and first connecting pipe 4, the first connecting pipe 4 has the smallest diameter. The bubble separator may also include a first reducing connector 71 and a second reducing connector 72. The two ends of the first reducing connector 71 are respectively sleeved on the outer periphery of the drain pipe 1 and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe 4 to connect the first connecting pipe 4 and the drain pipe 1. The two ends of the second reducing connector 72 are respectively sleeved on the outer periphery of the mixing pipe 3 and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe 4 to connect the first connecting pipe 4 and the mixing pipe 3.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting pipe 4 is inserted into the first reducing connector 71 and the second reducing connector 72, so that the first connecting pipe 4 is completely hidden, which is more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, it is also convenient to disassemble and connect the components, which facilitates subsequent maintenance.

[0033] It should be understood that, reference Figure 4 The bubble stacking tube 5 passes through the inner circumference of the first connecting tube 4, so that the bubble stacking tube 5 is located on the outer circumference of the mixing tube 3, forming a sealed cavity.

[0034] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the first reducing connector 71 is provided with a mounting hole 711, which is coaxially arranged with the drain outlet 11; the bubble separator may also include a branch pipe 12, one end of which passes through the inner circumference of the mounting hole 711.

[0035] Specifically, the branch pipe 12 is inserted into the mounting hole 711, so that the sewage discharged from the drain outlet 11 can enter the branch pipe 12, making it more convenient to connect with the external sewage pipeline through the branch pipe 12.

[0036] It should be understood that the diameter of the mounting hole 711 should be larger than the diameter of the drain outlet 11, so that the branch pipe 12 can pass through the mounting hole 711 and be directly inserted into the drain outlet 11, making it more convenient to use.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the bubble separator may further include a connecting cylinder 51, which is sleeved on the inner circumference of the end of the bubble stacking pipe 5 located inside the drain pipe 1; wherein, the inner circumference of the connecting cylinder 51 is provided with a plurality of dividing rods.

[0038] Specifically, a bubble-generating device, namely a connecting cylinder 51, is installed at the top of the bubble stacking pipe 5. This allows the larger bubbles that are formed after the bubbles accumulate and rise to the top to be broken and recombined by multiple dividing rods inside the connecting cylinder 51. This makes the bubbles that adsorb organic matter more viscous and they are discharged from the top of the connecting cylinder 51 into the sewage pipe 1, and finally discharged from the sewage pipe 1 through the sewage outlet 11.

[0039] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 In an exemplary embodiment, the water inlet assembly 6 may include a second connecting pipe, a three-way pipe 62, a water inlet cap 63, and a second plug cap 64. The second connecting pipe is connected to the end of the mixing pipe 3 away from the drain pipe 1. The three-way pipe 62 has three connection ports, and the end of the second connecting pipe away from the mixing pipe 3 is sleeved on the inner circumference of one connection port. The water inlet cap 63 is connected to one connection port and has multiple water inlet holes 631. The second plug cap 64 is connected to one connection port and has an air inlet hole 641. The air inlet hole 641 is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

[0040] Specifically, during use, the second cap 64 can be removed, an air tube can be inserted into the air inlet 641, and an air stone can be connected to the end of the air tube located inside the second cap 64. Then, the second cap 64 can be connected to the three-way pipe 62. An air valve is installed on the air tube, and the air tube is connected to the external oxygen supply equipment. The air valve can adjust the oxygen flow rate. In this way, when the water inlet component 6 is submerged below the water surface of the aquarium, the external oxygen supply equipment can normally supply air to the water inlet component 6 through the air tube and the air stone.

[0041] It should be understood that the diameter of the air inlet 641 should be slightly larger than the diameter of the air pipe, while the diameter of the air inlet 641 should be smaller than the size of the air stone, in order to prevent the air stone from separating from the second plug 64.

[0042] Furthermore, the inlet cap 63 can be connected to the tee pipe 62 via a concealed connecting pipe, which facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the inlet cap 63 and simplifies the processing of each component; similarly, the second plug cap 64 can also be connected to the tee pipe 62 via a concealed connecting pipe; the specific connection method of the concealed connecting pipe can be referred to the first connecting pipe 4, and will not be elaborated here.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the bubble separator may further include a third reducing connector 73, with its two ends respectively sleeved on the outer periphery of the mixing tube 3 and the outer periphery of the second connecting tube to connect the second connecting tube and the mixing tube 3.

[0044] Specifically, the second connecting pipe is similar to the first connecting pipe 4, both being concealed designs. That is, part of the second connecting pipe is inserted into the third reducing connector 73, and the other part is inserted into the tee pipe 62. This makes it more aesthetically pleasing and facilitates the processing and disassembly of each component.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, a reflux hole 31 is provided on the side wall of the mixing pipe 3 away from the sewage pipe 1, and a through hole 731 is provided on the third reducing connector 73; wherein, the reflux hole 31 and the through hole 731 are coaxially arranged.

[0046] Specifically, after oxygen enters the mixing tube 3, it mixes thoroughly with the water. The oxygenated water then flows back into the aquarium through the return hole 31 and the through hole 731, which improves the efficiency of the separator's water circulation and promotes the removal of organic matter and floating particles from the aquarium water.

[0047] refer to Figure 2 In an exemplary embodiment, the bubble separator may further include an arc-shaped clamp 81 and a suction cup 82, wherein the arc-shaped clamp 81 is engaged with the outer periphery of the reducing connector; and the suction cup 82 is fixed to the outer periphery of the arc-shaped clamp 81.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the suction cup 82 can be quickly connected to the outer periphery of the bubble separator by means of the arc-shaped clamp 81. The clamp can be locked on the outer periphery of the first reducing connector 71, the second reducing connector 72, or the third reducing connector 73.

[0049] When the bubble separator is used in a fish tank, the suction cup 82 can be directly attached to the inner wall of the fish tank to fix the position of the bubble separator, making the operation convenient and quick.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, the bubble separator may further include packing material placed inside the mixing tube 3.

[0051] The filler can be multiple granular plastic products with colored coatings on the outer periphery. When the bubbles rise in the mixing tube 3, they drive the filler to flow, greatly increasing the aesthetic appeal of the bubble separator.

[0052] It should be understood that the size of the packing should be larger than the diameter of the bubble tube 5, the diameter of the second connecting tube, and the diameter of the reflux hole 31 to ensure that the packing is always inside the mixing tube 3.

[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A bubble separator, characterized in that, include: The sewage pipe (1) has a sewage outlet (11) on its side wall; The first cap (2) is sealed to one end of the drain pipe (1); A mixing pipe (3) is disposed at the end of the drain pipe (1) away from the first plug (2) and its axial direction coincides with the axial direction of the drain pipe (1); The first connecting pipe (4) is connected between the sewage pipe (1) and the mixing pipe (3); The bubble stacking pipe (5) is sleeved on the inner circumference of the first connecting pipe (4) with one end located inside the sewage pipe (1) and the other end located inside the mixing pipe (3); The water inlet assembly (6) is connected to the end of the mixing pipe (3) away from the first connecting pipe (4) and is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

2. The bubble separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drain outlet (11) is located at the end of the drain pipe (1), and the first plug (2) is located at the end of the drain pipe (1) away from the drain outlet (11).

3. The bubble separator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Of the three components—the drain pipe (1), the mixing pipe (3), and the first connecting pipe (4)—the first connecting pipe (4) has the smallest diameter; the bubble separator further includes: The first reducing connector (71) is fitted at both ends onto the outer periphery of the sewage pipe (1) and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe (4) to connect the first connecting pipe (4) and the sewage pipe (1). The second reducing connector (72) is fitted at both ends onto the outer periphery of the mixing pipe (3) and the outer periphery of the first connecting pipe (4) to connect the first connecting pipe (4) and the mixing pipe (3).

4. The bubble separator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first reducing connector (71) has a mounting hole (711) which is coaxially arranged with the drain outlet (11); the bubble separator further includes: The branch pipe (12) has one end inserted through the inner circumference of the mounting hole (711).

5. The bubble separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bubble separator also includes: The connecting sleeve (51) is sleeved on the inner circumference of the end of the bubble stacking pipe (5) located inside the sewage pipe (1); The inner circumference of the connecting cylinder (51) is provided with multiple dividing rods.

6. The bubble separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet assembly (6) includes: The second connecting pipe is connected to the end of the mixing pipe (3) away from the drain pipe (1); A three-way pipe (62) has three connection ports, and the end of the second connection pipe away from the mixing pipe (3) is sleeved on the inner circumference of one of the connection ports; A water inlet cap (63) is connected to one of the aforementioned connection ports, and the water inlet cap (63) is provided with a plurality of water inlet holes (631); The second cap (64) is connected to one of the connection ports, and the second cap (64) has an air inlet (641); The air inlet (641) is connected to an external oxygen supply device.

7. A bubble separator as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that, The bubble separator also includes: The third reducing connector (73) is fitted at both ends onto the outer periphery of the mixing pipe (3) and the outer periphery of the second connecting pipe, respectively, to connect the second connecting pipe and the mixing pipe (3).

8. A bubble separator as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that, A return hole (31) is provided on the side wall of the end of the mixing pipe (3) away from the sewage pipe (1), and a through hole (731) is provided on the third reducing connector (73); The reflux hole (31) and the through hole (731) are coaxially arranged.

9. The bubble separator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bubble separator also includes: Arc-shaped clamp (81) is snapped onto the outer circumference of the reducing joint; The suction cup (82) is fixed to the outer periphery of the arc-shaped clamp (81).

10. The bubble separator of claim 1, wherein, The bubble separator also includes: The filler is placed inside the mixing tube (3).

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