Light submerged water spraying anti-icing device

The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device uses a water pump to draw water from the bottom of the reservoir and spray it upwards, which solves the problem of damage to hydraulic structures caused by ice freezing and achieves the effect of preventing water surface from freezing. The device has a simple structure and strong adaptability.

CN224243765UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SINOHYDRO BUREAU 16 CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SINOHYDRO BUREAU 16 CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

In frigid regions, hydraulic structures are susceptible to damage from freezing ice, and existing technologies are insufficient to effectively prevent water surfaces from freezing.

Method used

A lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device is designed. Water is pumped from the bottom of the reservoir and sprayed upward through the submersible pipe assembly to create water flow disturbance and prevent the water surface from freezing. The device adopts a suspended design to avoid direct contact with low temperature and includes a low temperature resistant hose, a floating device and a guiding device to ensure stable operation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water surface freezing, protects hydraulic structures from ice damage, has a simple structure, adapts to water level changes, and has good adaptability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light submerged type water spraying anti-icing device which comprises a water pump, a water pumping pipe and a water supply pipe, the water pumping pipe and the water supply pipe are in butt joint with the water pump, the tail end of the water pumping pipe droops to the deep position of a reservoir, the water supply pipe and the water pumping pipe are both low-temperature-resistant hoses, and a filter cover needs to be installed at the tail end of the water pumping pipe. Garbage in water is intercepted through the filtering cover, the water sinking pipe assembly, the floating device matched with the water sinking pipe assembly and the guiding device playing a directional moving role on the water sinking pipe assembly are further included, and the water supply pipe pumps the reservoir bottom layer water pumped by the water pump to the water sinking pipe assembly. Water flow is formed after the water sinking pipe assembly jets upwards, and water surface freezing is avoided; the device is arranged on the front portion of the hydraulic structure, disturbs water and prevents the water from being frozen.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device. Background Technology

[0002] The climate of frigid regions is characterized by very long winters with extremely low temperatures and large temperature differences. In China, the average temperature of the coldest month in frigid regions is ≤-10℃, and the number of days with an average daily temperature ≤5℃ is ≥145 days per year.

[0003] Ice damage is a significant factor contributing to the destruction of hydraulic structures in cold regions. Ice pull-out damage refers to the damage caused to hydraulic structures when ice freezes together with them, resulting in rising or falling reservoir water levels.

[0004] Based on the above problems, we designed a lightweight submersible anti-icing water spray device that is placed at the front of hydraulic structures to disturb the water and prevent it from freezing. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device that is arranged at the front of a hydraulic structure to disturb the water and prevent it from freezing.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device includes a water pump, and a pumping pipe and a delivery pipe connected to the water pump. The end of the pumping pipe hangs down to the depth of the reservoir. Both the delivery pipe and the pumping pipe are low-temperature resistant flexible hoses. A filter cover needs to be installed at the end of the pumping pipe to intercept garbage in the water. The device also includes a submersible pipe assembly, a floating device that works with the submersible pipe assembly, and a guiding device that directs the movement of the submersible pipe assembly. The delivery pipe pumps water from the bottom of the reservoir pumped up by the water pump to the submersible pipe assembly. After being sprayed upwards by the submersible pipe assembly, the water forms a flow that prevents the water surface from freezing.

[0008] Preferably, the submersible pipe assembly includes a pipe body formed by splicing multiple water pipes, with a pipe plug installed at one end of the pipe body and the other end of the pipe body connected to the water supply pipe. A connecting pipe port is provided on the pipe body, and a spray pipe is installed at the connecting pipe port. The upper end of the spray pipe is 10-20cm above the water surface. The floating device is installed at the connection point of the two water pipes, and the guiding device is provided at both ends of the pipe body.

[0009] Preferably, the floating device includes an upper clamp, a lower clamp, a sealing bushing, and a floating body. The upper clamp and the lower clamp are fitted together with bolts. The sealing bushing is fitted onto the outside of the pipe body and located at the splice position of two adjacent water pipes. The upper clamp and the lower clamp are tightened by the bolts to clamp the sealing bushing. Inclined plates are welded to both sides of the lower clamp, and the floating body is installed at the end of the inclined plates.

[0010] Preferably, the floating body is a stainless steel float with an opening at the top. A plug is detachably fitted into the opening. Water is injected into the float through the opening after the plug is opened, which changes the air container inside the float, thereby changing the buoyancy of the float and thus adjusting the sinking depth of the pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the floating body is a foam column.

[0012] Preferably, the guiding device includes a sliding structure mounted on the pipe body and a fixed structure mounted on the hydraulic structure, wherein the sliding structure is vertically displaced along the fixed structure.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding structure includes a fixed sleeve and a guide ring disposed on the outside of the fixed sleeve. There is one or more guide rings. The fixed structure passes through the guide rings, and the fixed sleeve is fixed to the pipe body with screws.

[0014] Preferably, the fixing structure includes a connecting bracket for connecting hydraulic structures and a guide rod welded to the top of the connecting bracket. The number of guide rods corresponds to the number of guide rings. The guide rods pass upward through the guide rings. The upper end of the guide rod is higher than the flood control limit water level of the reservoir, and the lower end of the guide rod is lower than the low water line of the reservoir. The guide rods are fitted with the guide rings with a clearance.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] One advantage is that this device adopts a suspended design, which avoids the submersible pipe assembly being exposed to the air and direct contact with low temperatures, thus providing antifreeze protection.

[0017] Secondly, by continuously operating the water pump, the lower layer of water in the reservoir is drawn up and sprayed upward through the submerged pipe assembly, which has a disturbing effect on the water area in front of the hydraulic structure, generating continuous ripples, preventing the water surface from freezing and avoiding damage to the hydraulic structure caused by water freezing.

[0018] Thirdly, the device has a simple structure and uses a submersible pipe assembly that can change with water level, making it more adaptable and suitable for widespread use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the assembly of the submersible pipe component and the floating device;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the upper and lower clamps;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the foam column setup. Detailed Implementation

[0024] All features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed herein, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0025] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features for a similar purpose, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "one end", "the other end", "outer side", "upper", "inner side", "horizontal", "coaxial", "center", "end", "length", "outer end", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "socket," "connect," "through," and "plug-in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to 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.

[0029] See Figure 1 The illustrated lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device includes a water pump 1, and a pumping pipe 2 and a delivery pipe 3 connected to the pump 1. The end of the pumping pipe 2 extends down to the depth of the reservoir. Both the delivery pipe 3 and the pumping pipe 2 are low-temperature resistant flexible hoses. The exposed portions of the hoses above ground are insulated with insulating cotton. The water pump 1 is installed in a pump house within a hydraulic structure to avoid exposure to the outdoors and prevent malfunctions due to low temperatures. A filter cover 4 is installed at the end of the pumping pipe 2 to intercept debris in the water. A traditional metal mesh filter cover 4 is sufficient to intercept floating debris, preventing it from being pumped into the pumping pipe 2 and the delivery pipe 3.

[0030] It also includes a submerged pipe assembly 5, a floating device 6 that works with the submerged pipe assembly 5, and a guiding device 7 that directs the movement of the submerged pipe assembly 5. The water delivery pipe 3 pumps the water from the bottom of the reservoir pumped up by the water pump 1 to the submerged pipe assembly 5. The water is then sprayed upwards through the submerged pipe assembly 5 to form a water flow, thus preventing the water surface from freezing.

[0031] Submersible pipe assembly 5 is submerged in water to avoid exposure to low temperatures in the air. The floating device 6 provides buoyancy to submersible pipe assembly 5, so that the submersible pipe assembly 5 is positioned about 30cm from the water surface.

[0032] Pump 1 draws water from the lower layer of the reservoir. The water temperature in the lower layer is usually around 4°C. The water with a relatively higher temperature is sprayed upward through the submersible pipe assembly 5, so that the upper layer of water is always in a flowing state and avoids condensation.

[0033] The guiding device 7 mainly guides the position of the submerged pipe assembly 5, ensuring that the submerged pipe assembly 5 is always located close to the hydraulic structure and preventing it from drifting away.

[0034] Water pump 1 is independently controlled through the central control room and starts when the outdoor temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius.

[0035] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the submersible pipe assembly 5 includes a pipe body 51 formed by splicing multiple water pipes. A pipe plug 52 is installed at one end of the pipe body 51, and the other end of the pipe body 51 is connected to the water supply pipe 3. A connecting pipe port 53 is provided on the pipe body 51, and a spray pipe 54 is installed at the connecting pipe port 53. The upper end of the spray pipe 54 is 10-20cm away from the water surface. The floating device 6 is installed at the connection point of the two water pipes, and the guiding device 7 is provided at both ends of the pipe body 51.

[0036] According to the length of the hydraulic structure, select an appropriate number of water pipes to assemble into a pipe body 51. The pipe body 51 is suspended in the water by the action of the floating device 6. Water is input into the pipe body 51 through the water supply pipe 3 and sprayed upward through the nozzle 54 to stir the upper water and generate continuous water waves to prevent the surface water from condensing.

[0037] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the floating device 6 includes an upper clamp 61, a lower clamp 62, a sealing bushing 63, and a floating body 64. The upper clamp 61 and the lower clamp 62 are fitted together with bolts 65. The sealing bushing 63 is fitted onto the outside of the pipe body 51 and is located at the splice position of two adjacent water pipes. The upper clamp 61 and the lower clamp 62 are tightened by the bolts 65 to clamp the sealing bushing 63. Inclined plates 66 are welded to both sides of the lower clamp 62, and the floating body 64 is installed at the end of the inclined plate 66.

[0038] The use of double-sided inclined plates 66 makes the two floating bodies 64 and the pipe body 51 triangularly distributed. Under the buoyancy provided by the two floating bodies 64, the nozzle 54 is always vertically upward.

[0039] The design of the sealing bushing 63 can increase the sealing at the connection point of adjacent water pipes.

[0040] See Figure 2 As shown, the floating body 64 is a stainless steel float 641. The upper end of the float has an opening, and a plug 642 is detachably fitted at the opening. By opening the plug 642, water is injected into the float 641 through the opening, changing the air container inside the float 641, thereby changing the buoyancy of the float 641 and thus adjusting the sinking depth of the pipe body 51.

[0041] In this technical solution, the buoyancy of the float 641 can be changed by injecting water into the float 641, thereby adjusting the suspension position of the pipe body 51.

[0042] See Figure 4 As shown, the floating body 64 is a foam column.

[0043] The foam column is a solid structure, providing buoyancy for fixation.

[0044] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guiding device 7 includes a sliding structure installed on the pipe body 51 and a fixed structure installed on the hydraulic structure, wherein the sliding structure is vertically displaced along the fixed structure.

[0045] The sliding structure includes a fixed sleeve 71 and a guide ring 72 disposed on the outside of the fixed sleeve 71. There is one or more guide rings 72. The fixed structure passes through the guide ring 72. The fixed sleeve 71 is fixed to the pipe body 51 with screws.

[0046] The fixed structure includes a connecting bracket 73 for connecting hydraulic structures, and a guide rod 74 welded to the top of the connecting bracket 73. The number of guide rods 74 corresponds to the number of guide rings 72. The guide rods 74 pass upward through the guide rings 72. The upper end of the guide rods 74 is higher than the flood control limit water level of the reservoir, and the lower end of the guide rods 74 is lower than the low water line of the reservoir. The guide rods 74 and the guide rings 72 are fitted with a clearance.

[0047] The guiding device forms a guide through the cooperation of the guide rod 74 and the guide ring 72, which limits the movement of the pipe body 51, so that the distance between the pipe body 51 and the hydraulic structure is always kept within a safe range, and the water waves formed after the nozzle 54 sprays water can form an anti-icing area at the front end of the hydraulic structure.

[0048] A clearance fit is used to prevent the movement of the guide ring 72 from being stuck.

[0049] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0050] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0051] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0052] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0053] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device, comprising a water pump (1), and a pumping pipe (2) and a delivery pipe (3) connected to the water pump (1), wherein the end of the pumping pipe (2) extends down to the depth of a reservoir, and both the delivery pipe (3) and the pumping pipe (2) are low-temperature resistant flexible hoses, and a filter cover (4) is installed at the end of the pumping pipe (2) to intercept garbage in the water, characterized in that: It also includes a submerged pipe assembly (5), a floating device (6) that works with the submerged pipe assembly (5), and a guiding device (7) that directs the movement of the submerged pipe assembly (5). The water delivery pipe (3) delivers the water pumped up from the bottom of the reservoir by the water pump (1) to the submerged pipe assembly (5). The water is then sprayed upwards through the submerged pipe assembly (5) to form a water flow, thus preventing the water surface from freezing.

2. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The submersible pipe assembly (5) includes a pipe body (51) formed by splicing multiple water pipes. A pipe plug (52) is installed at one end of the pipe body (51), and the other end of the pipe body (51) is connected to the water supply pipe (3). A connecting pipe port (53) is provided on the pipe body (51), and a spray pipe (54) is installed at the connecting pipe port (53). The upper end of the spray pipe (54) is 10-20cm away from the water surface. The floating device (6) is installed at the connection of the two water pipes, and the guiding device (7) is provided at both ends of the pipe body (51).

3. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The floating device (6) includes an upper clamp (61), a lower clamp (62), a sealing bushing (63), and a floating body (64). The upper clamp (61) and the lower clamp (62) are fitted with bolts (65). The sealing bushing (63) is fitted onto the outside of the pipe body (51) and located at the splice position of two adjacent water pipes. The upper clamp (61) and the lower clamp (62) are tightened by the bolts (65) to clamp the sealing bushing (63). Inclined plates (66) are welded to both sides of the lower clamp (62). The floating body (64) is installed at the end of the inclined plate (66).

4. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The floating body (64) is a stainless steel float (641). The upper end of the float has an opening, and a plug (642) is detachably fitted at the opening. Water is injected into the float (641) through the opening after the plug (642) is opened, which changes the air container inside the float (641) and changes the buoyancy of the float (641), thereby adjusting the sinking depth of the pipe body (51).

5. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The floating body (64) is a foam column.

6. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding device (7) includes a sliding structure installed on the pipe body (51) and a fixed structure installed on the hydraulic structure, the sliding structure being vertically displaced along the fixed structure.

7. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding structure includes a fixed sleeve (71) and a guide ring (72) disposed on the outside of the fixed sleeve (71). There is one or more guide rings (72). The fixed structure passes through the guide ring (72). The fixed sleeve (71) is fixed to the pipe body (51) with screws.

8. The lightweight submersible water spray anti-icing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed structure includes a connecting bracket (73) for connecting hydraulic structures, and a guide rod (74) welded to the top of the connecting bracket (73). The number of guide rods (74) corresponds to the number of guide rings (72). The guide rods (74) pass upward through the guide rings (72). The upper end of the guide rods (74) is higher than the flood control limit water level of the reservoir, and the lower end of the guide rods (74) is lower than the low water line of the reservoir. The guide rods (74) and the guide rings (72) are fitted with a clearance.