Deflation device for gas-water separator and gas-water separator

By introducing a venting device with components such as contact pads, magnetic switches, and springs into the gas-water separator, the problem of manual timed venting is solved, achieving automated venting and improving safety and equipment efficiency.

CN224221084UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12SHANGHAI YOULIAN ZHUYUAN FIRST SEWAGE TREATMENT INVESTMENT DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI YOULIAN ZHUYUAN FIRST SEWAGE TREATMENT INVESTMENT DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing gas-liquid separators require manual venting at regular intervals, which is labor-intensive and poses safety hazards.

Method used

A venting device comprising a contact pad, a magnetic switch, a spring, and a control module was designed. The device automatically presses the venting button by means of electromagnetic attraction of the magnetic switch and drive of the spring. It is combined with a pressure sensor and a wind power generation alarm for status monitoring and alarm.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated gas venting of the gas-water separator, reduces manual intervention, and improves safety and equipment efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a deflation device for a gas-water separator and the gas-water separator. The deflation device comprises a contact gasket, the contact gasket is arranged opposite to the exhaust button, the contact gasket is used for movably moving towards the exhaust button to press the exhaust button, and the contact gasket is further used for moving towards the direction away from the exhaust button to release the exhaust button; the magnetic switch is used for adsorbing the contact gasket after being electrified, driving the contact gasket to move towards the exhaust button and pressing the exhaust button; the control module is in communication connection with the magnetic switch and is used for electrifying or de-electrifying the magnetic switch; the spring is connected with the contact gasket and used for driving the contact gasket to move in the direction away from the exhaust button. The magnetic switch attracts the contact gasket after being electrified, the contact gasket presses the exhaust button, and at the moment, exhaust is started. As the control module can control the magnetic switch to be powered on or powered off, automatic deflation can be achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air pump technology, and in particular to a venting device for an air-water separator and an air-water separator. Background Technology

[0002] Gas-liquid separators are primarily used in industrial systems containing liquid to separate gas and liquid. Their advantages include high water removal efficiency and small size. The working principle involves a sudden change in direction during the flow of compressed air, separating water droplets from the compressed air and reducing its moisture content. The separated water droplets collect at the bottom of the separator and are discharged through a separate exhaust device. Gas-liquid separators ensure the dryness of the gas used in gas-consuming equipment, improving the operating efficiency of the equipment and extending the service life of the equipment and its control valves.

[0003] Existing gas-liquid separators require daily manual inspection and periodic pressure to release the separated gas. This manual pressure is not only labor-intensive but also poses a safety hazard due to potential delays in releasing gas. Therefore, it is necessary to install an automatic gas release device on the gas-liquid separator. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a venting device and a gas-water separator for use in gas-water separators, which can automatically vent the gas-water separator.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a venting device for a gas-liquid separator, comprising:

[0006] A contact pad is disposed relative to the vent button, and the contact pad is movably movable toward the vent button to press the vent button, and the contact pad is also movable away from the vent button to release the vent button;

[0007] A magnetic switch is used to attract the contact pad after being energized, drive the contact pad to move towards the exhaust button, and press the exhaust button.

[0008] A control module, which is communicatively connected to the magnetic switch and is used to energize or de-energize the magnetic switch;

[0009] A spring, connected to the contact pad, is used to drive the contact pad to move away from the exhaust button.

[0010] The venting device also includes a contact pad, a magnetic switch, and a spring. When the magnetic switch is energized, it attracts the contact pad, which then presses the vent button, initiating venting. When the magnetic switch is de-energized, the spring pushes the contact pad back to its original position.

[0011] Because the control module can control the magnetic switch to be energized or de-energized, it can automatically release gas.

[0012] In one embodiment, the spring is disposed on the side of the contact pad facing the exhaust button;

[0013] The contact pad is used to compress the spring when it is driven by the magnetic switch to move in the direction of the exhaust button.

[0014] In one embodiment, the venting device for the gas-water separator further includes: a pressure sensor disposed on the pressed portion of the venting button, the pressure sensor being communicatively connected to the control module;

[0015] The contact pad is used to press the pressure sensor when driven to move toward the exhaust button; the pressing force of the contact pad is transmitted to the exhaust button through the pressure sensor.

[0016] In one embodiment, the contact pad has a protrusion that protrudes toward the exhaust button.

[0017] In one embodiment, the magnetic switch and the spring are located on the side of the contact pad facing the exhaust button;

[0018] Furthermore, the magnetic switch and the spring are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the protrusion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the venting device for the gas-water separator further includes: a wind power generation alarm installed inside the exhaust pipe;

[0020] The wind power generation alarm is used to trigger an alarm after being driven to rotate by wind power.

[0021] In one embodiment, the wind power generation alarm is a wind power generation indicator light.

[0022] In one embodiment, the venting device further includes a housing, and the venting button, the contact pad, the magnetic switch, the control module, and the spring are all disposed within the housing.

[0023] This application embodiment also provides a gas-liquid separator, the gas-liquid separator comprising:

[0024] gas tank;

[0025] An exhaust pipe is installed on the gas storage tank and is connected to the gas storage tank;

[0026] An exhaust valve is provided on the exhaust pipe for opening or closing the exhaust pipe;

[0027] An exhaust button is provided on the exhaust valve and is used to open the exhaust valve when pressed, so as to discharge the gas in the gas storage tank from the exhaust pipe; the exhaust button is also used to close the exhaust valve when released.

[0028] The above-mentioned venting device for gas-water separator. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gas-water separator in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gas-water separator in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 100. Gas-water separator;

[0034] 1. Gas tank; 2. Exhaust pipe; 3. Exhaust valve; 4. Exhaust button; 6. Outer casing;

[0035] 51. Contact pad; 511. Protrusion; 52. Magnetic switch; 53. Control module; 54. Spring; 55. Pressure sensor; 56. Wind power generation alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the various embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details have been provided in the various embodiments of this utility model to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, the technical solutions claimed in the claims of this application can be implemented even without these technical details and with various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0037] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word “comprising” and its variations, such as “including” and “having”, shall be understood to have an open, inclusive meaning, that is, to be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”.

[0038] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide a clearer understanding of the purpose, features, and advantages of this utility model. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model, but are merely illustrative of the essential spirit of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0039] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of "in an embodiment" or "an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0040] The singular forms “a” and “the” used in this specification and the appended claims include plural references, unless otherwise expressly stated herein. It should be noted that the term “or” is generally used to mean “and / or”, unless otherwise expressly stated herein.

[0041] In the following description, in order to clearly demonstrate the structure and working method of this utility model, a number of directional terms will be used. However, terms such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and not as limiting terms.

[0042] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] The implementation details of this embodiment are described below. The following content is only for the convenience of understanding the implementation details and is not necessary for implementing this solution.

[0044] This application provides a venting device that can be applied to a gas-water separator 100, which can release the gas inside the gas-water separator 100.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the gas-water separator 100 includes: a gas storage tank 1, an exhaust pipe 2, an exhaust valve 3, an exhaust button 4, and a venting device. The gas storage tank 1 stores gas, and after the gas and water in the gas storage tank 1 are separated, the gas in the gas storage tank 1 needs to be released in a timely manner.

[0046] The exhaust pipe 2 is installed on the gas storage tank 1 and communicates with the inside of the gas storage tank 1. The gas in the gas storage tank 1 can be discharged through the exhaust pipe 2. The exhaust valve 3 is installed on the exhaust pipe 2. The exhaust valve 3 has an exhaust button 4. It should be noted that the exhaust button 4 can be part of the exhaust valve 3 or an additional button. For example, the exhaust valve 3 can be a push-button manual exhaust valve 3.

[0047] The venting device can automatically press the venting button 4 to release the gas in the gas storage tank 1.

[0048] The following provides an embodiment of a venting device, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one possible embodiment, the venting device includes: a contact pad 51, a magnetic switch 52, a control module 53, and a spring 54. The contact pad 51 is positioned relative to the vent button 4, and the contact pad 51 is movable toward or away from the vent button 4. When the contact pad 51 moves toward the vent button 4, the vent button 4 is pressed to start venting; when the contact pad 51 moves away from the vent button 4, the vent button 4 is released to stop venting.

[0049] The magnetic switch 52 is also positioned relative to the contact pad 51. When the magnetic switch 52 is energized, it can attract the contact pad 51 and drive the contact pad 51 to move towards the exhaust button 4, thus pressing the exhaust button 4. When the magnetic switch 52 is de-energized, the exhaust button 4 can be released.

[0050] Spring 54 is connected to contact pad 51 and can drive contact pad 51 to move away from exhaust button 4.

[0051] The control module 53 is electrically connected to the magnetic switch 52 and can control the energization or de-energization of the magnetic switch 52. For example, a first preset time can be set. After the first preset time has elapsed, the control module 53 controls the magnetic switch 52 to be energized for a second preset time. At this time, the magnetic switch 52 attracts the contact pad 51 and moves it towards the exhaust button 4, opening the exhaust button 4 and releasing the gas from the gas tank 1. After the magnetic switch 52 is energized for the second preset time, the control module 53 controls the magnetic switch 52 to be de-energized. At this time, the spring 54 drives the contact pad 51 to move away from the exhaust button 4, stopping the exhaust. After the second preset time has ended, the first preset time is recalculated, and this process repeats.

[0052] Of course, in some embodiments, the first preset time or the second preset time may not be used. For example, power may be turned on at a certain time, such as 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. every day, that is, power is turned on at the preset time.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one possible implementation, the spring 54 is disposed on the side of the contact pad 51 facing the exhaust button 4. When the contact pad 51 is attracted by the magnetic switch 52 and moves toward the exhaust button 4, the spring 54 is compressed. When the magnetic switch 52 is de-energized, the spring 54 pushes the contact pad 51 to move away from the exhaust button 4, and the contact pad 51 is reset.

[0054] In one possible implementation, the venting device further includes a pressure sensor 55 disposed on the pressed portion of the vent button 4. This pressure sensor 55 is communicatively connected to the control module 53. When the contact pad 51 presses the vent button 4, it first presses against the pressure sensor 55. In other words, the pressing force of the contact pad 51 is transmitted to the vent button 4 through the pressure sensor 55. Using this method, the pressure applied to the vent button 4 can be measured. When the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 55 is high, it indicates that the vent button 4 has been properly pressed. When the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 55 is low, it indicates that the vent button 4 has not been properly pressed, and personnel can be notified promptly for maintenance.

[0055] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the contact pad 51 has a protrusion 511 that protrudes toward the exhaust button 4 and can press the exhaust button 4.

[0056] In one possible implementation, the magnetic switch 52 and the spring 54 are located on the side of the contact pad 51 facing the exhaust button 4, and the magnetic switch 52 and the spring 54 are disposed opposite each other on both sides of the protrusion 511.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the venting device further includes a wind power generation alarm 56 disposed within the exhaust pipe 2. The wind power generation alarm 56 generates electricity to trigger an alarm after being driven to rotate by wind. Therefore, when venting occurs, the gas blows the wind power generation alarm 56, causing it to generate electricity and trigger an alarm. This allows staff to confirm that the venting is normal.

[0058] Specifically, the wind power generation alarm 56 can be a wind power generation indicator light.

[0059] In addition, the venting device also includes a housing 6, and the venting button 4, the contact pad 51, the magnetic switch 52, the control module 53 and the spring 54 are all disposed inside the housing 6.

[0060] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but it should be understood that, if necessary, aspects of the embodiments can be modified to utilize aspects, features, and concepts from various patents, applications, and publications to provide other embodiments.

[0061] In light of the detailed description above, these and other changes can be made to the embodiments. Generally, the terminology used in the claims should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and claims, but should be understood to include all possible embodiments together with the full scope of equivalents enjoyed by these claims.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific examples of implementing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes can be made to them in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A venting device for a gas-liquid separator, characterized in that, include: A contact pad is disposed relative to the vent button, and the contact pad is movably movable toward the vent button to press the vent button, and the contact pad is also movable away from the vent button to release the vent button; A magnetic switch is used to attract the contact pad after being energized, drive the contact pad to move towards the exhaust button, and press the exhaust button. A control module, which is communicatively connected to the magnetic switch and is used to energize or de-energize the magnetic switch; A spring, connected to the contact pad, is used to drive the contact pad to move away from the exhaust button; The venting device for the gas-water separator further includes: a wind power generation alarm installed in the exhaust pipe; The wind power generation alarm is used to trigger an alarm after being driven to rotate by wind power.

2. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring is disposed on the side of the contact pad facing the exhaust button; The contact pad is used to compress the spring when it is driven by the magnetic switch to move in the direction of the exhaust button.

3. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The venting device for the gas-water separator further includes: a pressure sensor disposed on the pressed part of the venting button, the pressure sensor being communicatively connected to the control module; The contact pad is used to press the pressure sensor when driven to move toward the exhaust button; the pressing force of the contact pad is transmitted to the exhaust button through the pressure sensor.

4. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contact pad has a protrusion that protrudes toward the exhaust button.

5. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The magnetic switch and the spring are located on the side of the contact pad facing the exhaust button; Furthermore, the magnetic switch and the spring are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the protrusion.

6. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wind power alarm is a wind power indicator light.

7. The venting device for a gas-water separator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The venting device also includes a housing, and the venting button, the contact pad, the magnetic switch, the control module, and the spring are all disposed within the housing.

8. A gas-water separator, characterized in that, The gas-liquid separator includes: gas tank; An exhaust pipe is installed on the gas storage tank and is connected to the gas storage tank; An exhaust valve is provided on the exhaust pipe for opening or closing the exhaust pipe; An exhaust button, located on the exhaust valve, is used to open the exhaust valve when pressed, allowing gas in the gas storage tank to be discharged from the exhaust pipe; the exhaust button is also used to close the exhaust valve when released. The venting device for a gas-liquid separator as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.