Membrane element ultrasonic cleaning device

By introducing a limiting groove and a connecting hole structure into the ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements, combined with ultrasonic vibration, the problems of improper membrane element installation and incomplete cleaning fluid discharge are solved, achieving a highly efficient and residue-free cleaning effect and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224332941UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09GUANGDONG YINGHUI NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG YINGHUI NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic cleaning devices for membrane elements suffer from problems such as improper installation of membrane elements leading to easy shaking, and imperfect design of cleaning fluid circulation and discharge, resulting in poor cleaning effect and secondary pollution.

Method used

An ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements, including a placement mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism, was designed. The device ensures accurate positioning of the membrane elements through the cooperation of the limiting groove and the connecting hole, and controls the timing of liquid flow after cleaning to avoid residue. Combined with ultrasonic vibration, it achieves 360° uniform cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It improves the consistency and efficiency of cleaning, reduces the risk of secondary contamination, lowers maintenance costs, simplifies the operation process, and avoids the movement and damage of membrane elements during the cleaning process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of membrane element ultrasonic cleaning devices, belong to ultrasonic cleaning equipment technical field.It is placed into the cavity of storage box to be placed into the membrane element needing to be cleaned, auxiliary mechanism is inserted into cleaning cavity, external ultrasonic cleaner is started, cleaning fluid is poured into the cavity of cleaning cavity and circulates, ultrasonic vibration cleaning is carried out to membrane element surface, membrane element is completely immersed in cleaning fluid, ultrasonic vibration can be 360° evenly act on membrane surface, effectively remove pollutants, the cooperation structure of top cover and cleaning cavity makes auxiliary mechanism insert installation stable, and placing frame is provided with communication hole, and it is communicated with the drainage port communication hole of the bottom of placing mechanism Communication cleaning fluid can be smoothly discharged, temporarily use blocking piece to close the drainage port discharge hole on shell during cleaning process, open drainage port and drain after cleaning is completed, avoid midway leakage, cleaning fluid can be discharged once after cleaning is completed, not remain in device bottom or cavity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ultrasonic cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements. Background Technology

[0002] Membrane separation technology is widely used in water treatment, food processing, biomedicine, chemical industry and other fields. Membrane elements, as the core filtration components, are susceptible to clogging and fouling by contaminants (such as organic matter, inorganic salts, microorganisms, etc.) during long-term operation, leading to decreased membrane performance, reduced flux, and shortened lifespan. To ensure the operating efficiency and economy of the membrane separation system, regular cleaning of the membrane elements is a necessary maintenance measure.

[0003] Existing membrane element cleaning methods mainly include chemical cleaning and physical cleaning. Among them, ultrasonic cleaning technology is widely used in the auxiliary cleaning process of membrane elements due to its advantages such as non-contact cleaning, uniform cleaning, and high efficiency. Ultrasonic waves transmit high-frequency vibration energy through liquids, which can effectively remove deposits on the membrane surface and within the pores, restoring the flux of the membrane element. However, existing ultrasonic cleaning devices generally have the following problems during use: unreasonable membrane element installation methods, which can easily lead to inaccurate positioning or insecure clamping, causing the membrane element to shake during cleaning and affecting the cleaning effect; and imperfect design of cleaning fluid circulation and discharge, which can easily produce liquid residue inside the equipment, leading to secondary pollution or affecting the next use. Therefore, an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements includes a cleaning chamber and a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism is installed inside the cavity of the cleaning chamber. The cleaning mechanism includes a placement mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism installed inside the cavity of the placement mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the placement mechanism includes a placement frame and a connecting hole at the bottom edge of the placement frame. Limiting grooves are formed on both sides of the inner wall of the placement frame. Transverse crossbars are horizontally arranged at intervals along the placement frame. Hinges are formed on both sides of the bottom of the other end face of the placement frame. The placement frame is movably connected to a baffle plate via the hinges. The placement frame has a connecting hole that connects to a drain port at the bottom of the placement mechanism, allowing cleaning fluid to drain smoothly. During cleaning, a plug is temporarily used to seal the drain outlet on the outer shell. After cleaning, the drain outlet is opened to drain the fluid, effectively controlling the timing of liquid flow and preventing leakage. The cleaning fluid can... After cleaning, the membrane is discharged in one go, leaving no residue at the bottom of the device or in the cavity, reducing the risk of secondary contamination, facilitating cleaning preparation for the next use, and reducing maintenance costs. The limiting groove allows the plate-shaped membrane element to be inserted laterally and limits its two end faces. The limiting groove acts as a guide groove structure, allowing the plate-shaped membrane element to slide laterally into the clamping assembly, simplifying the loading process and improving operational efficiency. The limiting groove limits and constrains the two end faces of the membrane element, ensuring accurate positioning after insertion and preventing movement due to vibration or water flow during cleaning. The limiting groove provides reliable support for the membrane element, avoiding skewing or contact damage caused by improper manual placement.

[0008] Preferably, the auxiliary mechanism includes a built-in transverse frame and an installation baffle mounted on the side end face of the built-in transverse frame. A storage box is opened on the other end face of the built-in transverse frame, and a cover plate is installed on the top of the storage box. The membrane element to be cleaned is placed into the inner cavity of the storage box, and the auxiliary mechanism is inserted into the cleaning chamber. An external ultrasonic cleaner is started, and the cleaning solution is poured into the cleaning chamber and circulated to perform ultrasonic vibration cleaning on the surface of the membrane element. The membrane element is completely immersed in the cleaning solution. The ultrasonic vibration can act evenly on the membrane surface at 360°, effectively removing contaminants. The matching structure between the top cover and the cleaning chamber ensures that the auxiliary mechanism is inserted and installed firmly, preventing the membrane element from moving during the cleaning process and ensuring cleaning consistency. The transverse crossbar passes through the inner cavity of the built-in transverse frame, so that the placement mechanism and the auxiliary mechanism are combined into a whole.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning box includes a box body and discharge holes on both sides of the corner of the side end face of the box body, a cleaning chamber is opened in the middle of the box body, a top cover is opened horizontally on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber, and the discharge holes and the connecting holes are interconnected.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] 1. Place the membrane element to be cleaned into the inner cavity of the storage box. The auxiliary mechanism is inserted into the cleaning chamber. The external ultrasonic cleaner is started, and the cleaning solution is poured into the cleaning chamber and circulated to perform ultrasonic vibration cleaning on the surface of the membrane element. The membrane element is completely immersed in the cleaning solution. The ultrasonic vibration can act evenly on the membrane surface in 360°, effectively removing contaminants. The matching structure between the top cover and the cleaning chamber ensures that the auxiliary mechanism is inserted and installed firmly, preventing the membrane element from moving during the cleaning process and ensuring cleaning consistency.

[0012] 2. The placement frame is equipped with a connecting hole, which connects to the drain port at the bottom of the placement mechanism, allowing the cleaning fluid to drain smoothly. During the cleaning process, a plug is used to temporarily seal the drain outlet on the outer shell. After cleaning, the drain outlet is opened to drain the fluid, effectively controlling the timing of liquid flow and avoiding leakage during the process. The cleaning fluid can be discharged all at once after cleaning, without remaining at the bottom of the device or in the cavity, reducing the risk of secondary pollution, facilitating cleaning preparation for the next use, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0013] 3. The limiting groove allows the plate-shaped membrane element to be inserted laterally and limits its two end faces. As a guide groove structure, the limiting groove allows the plate-shaped membrane element to slide laterally into the clamping assembly, simplifying the loading process and improving operating efficiency. The limiting groove limits and constrains the two end faces of the membrane element to ensure accurate positioning after insertion and prevents it from moving due to vibration or water flow during cleaning. The limiting groove provides reliable support for the membrane element and avoids skewing or contact damage caused by improper manual placement. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism structure of an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the placement mechanism of an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism structure of an ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements proposed in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank; 11. Tank body; 12. Discharge port; 13. Cleaning chamber; 14. Top cover; 2. Cleaning mechanism; 21. Placement mechanism; 211. Placement frame; 212. Connecting hole; 213. Limiting groove; 214. Through crossbar; 215. Hinge; 216. Baffle plate; 22. Auxiliary mechanism; 221. Built-in transverse frame plate; 222. Mounting baffle; 223. Storage box; 224. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0020] Reference Figures 1-4 An ultrasonic cleaning device for membrane elements includes a cleaning chamber 1 and a cleaning mechanism 2. The cleaning mechanism 2 is installed in the inner cavity of the cleaning chamber 1. The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a placement mechanism 21 and an auxiliary mechanism 22 installed in the inner cavity of the placement mechanism 21. The placement mechanism 21 is installed in the inner cavity of the cleaning chamber 1.

[0021] The placement mechanism 21 includes a placement frame 211 and a connecting hole 212 at the bottom edge of the placement frame 211. Limiting grooves 213 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the placement frame 211. Transverse crossbars 214 are horizontally arranged at intervals in the placement frame 211. Hinges 215 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the other end face of the placement frame 211. The placement frame 211 is movably connected to the baffle plate 216 via the hinges 215. The placement frame 211 has a connecting hole 212, which connects to the drain port 212 at the bottom of the placement mechanism 21, allowing the cleaning fluid to drain smoothly. During the cleaning process, a plug is temporarily used to seal the drain outlet 12 on the outer shell. After cleaning, the drain outlet is opened to drain the fluid, effectively controlling the liquid flow. To prevent leakage during cleaning, the cleaning fluid can be discharged all at once after cleaning, without remaining at the bottom of the device or in the cavity, reducing the risk of secondary contamination and facilitating cleaning preparation for the next use, thus reducing maintenance costs. The limiting groove 213 allows the plate-shaped membrane element to be inserted laterally and limits its two end faces. As a guide groove structure, the limiting groove 213 allows the plate-shaped membrane element to slide laterally into the clamping assembly, simplifying the loading process and improving operating efficiency. The limiting groove 213 limits and constrains the two end faces of the membrane element, ensuring accurate positioning after insertion and preventing movement due to vibration or water flow during cleaning. The limiting groove 213 provides reliable support for the membrane element, avoiding skewing or contact damage caused by improper manual placement.

[0022] The auxiliary mechanism 22 includes a built-in transverse support plate 221 and a mounting baffle 222 installed on the side end face of the built-in transverse support plate 221. A storage box 223 is opened on the other end face of the built-in transverse support plate 221. A cover plate 224 is installed on the top of the storage box 223. The membrane element to be cleaned is placed into the inner cavity of the storage box 223. The auxiliary mechanism 22 is inserted into the cleaning chamber 13. An external ultrasonic cleaner is started, and the cleaning solution is poured into the cavity of the cleaning chamber 13 and circulated to perform ultrasonic vibration cleaning on the surface of the membrane element. The membrane element is completely immersed in the cleaning solution. The ultrasonic vibration can act evenly on the membrane surface in 360°, effectively removing contaminants. The matching structure between the top cover 14 and the cleaning chamber 13 makes the auxiliary mechanism 22 inserted and installed firmly, preventing the membrane element from moving during the cleaning process and ensuring cleaning consistency. The through crossbar 214 passes through the inner cavity of the built-in transverse support plate 221, so that the placement mechanism 21 and the auxiliary mechanism 22 are combined into a whole.

[0023] The cleaning box 1 includes a box body 11 and discharge holes 12 opened on both sides of the corner of the side end face of the box body 11. A cleaning chamber 13 is opened in the middle of the box body 11. A top cover 14 is opened horizontally on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber 13. The discharge holes 12 and the connecting holes 212 are interconnected.

[0024] In summary: the membrane element to be cleaned is placed into the inner cavity of the storage box 223, the auxiliary mechanism 22 is inserted into the cleaning chamber 13, the external ultrasonic cleaner is activated, the cleaning solution is poured into the cleaning chamber 13 and circulated, and the surface of the membrane element is cleaned by ultrasonic vibration. The membrane element is completely immersed in the cleaning solution, and the ultrasonic vibration can act evenly on the membrane surface in 360°, effectively removing contaminants. The matching structure between the top cover 14 and the cleaning chamber 13 makes the auxiliary mechanism 22 inserted and installed firmly, preventing the membrane element from moving during the cleaning process and ensuring cleaning consistency.

[0025] The placement frame 211 is provided with a connecting hole 212, which is connected to the drain port 212 at the bottom of the placement mechanism 21 so that the cleaning fluid can be discharged smoothly. During the cleaning process, the drain outlet 12 on the outer shell is temporarily sealed with a plug. After the cleaning is completed, the drain outlet is opened to discharge the fluid, which effectively controls the timing of liquid flow and avoids leakage in the middle. The cleaning fluid can be discharged at one time after the cleaning is completed and will not remain at the bottom of the device or in the cavity, reducing the risk of secondary pollution, which is conducive to cleaning preparation for the next use and reducing maintenance costs.

[0026] The limiting groove 213 allows the plate-shaped membrane element to be inserted laterally and limits its two end faces. As a guide groove structure, the limiting groove 213 allows the plate-shaped membrane element to slide laterally into the clamping assembly, simplifying the loading process and improving operating efficiency. The limiting groove 213 limits and constrains the two end faces of the membrane element to ensure that it is accurately positioned after insertion and will not move due to vibration or water flow during cleaning. The limiting groove 213 provides reliable support for the membrane element and avoids skewing or contact damage caused by improper manual placement.

[0027] The above is the complete working principle of this utility model.

[0028] In this utility model, the installation, connection or setting methods of all the components mentioned above are common mechanical methods, and the specific structure, model and coefficient index of all the components are their own technologies. As long as they can achieve their beneficial effects, they can be implemented, so they will not be described in detail.

[0029] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, and vertical and horizontal" in the terminology only represent the orientation of the term in its conventional use or are common names understood by those skilled in the art, and should not be regarded as limitations on the term. At the same time, numerals such as "first," "second," and "third" do not represent specific quantities or orders, but are only used to distinguish names. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

Claims

1. A membrane element ultrasonic cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning tank (1) and a cleaning mechanism (2), characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism (2) is installed in the inner cavity of the cleaning tank (1). The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a placement mechanism (21) and an auxiliary mechanism (22) installed in the inner cavity of the placement mechanism (21). The placement mechanism (21) is installed in the inner cavity of the cleaning tank (1).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The placement mechanism (21) includes a placement frame (211) and a connecting hole (212) opened at the bottom edge of the placement frame (211). Limiting grooves (213) are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the placement frame (211). A transverse crossbar (214) is arranged at the interval of the placement frame (211). Hinges (215) are opened on both sides of the bottom of the other end face of the placement frame (211). The placement frame (211) is movably connected to the baffle plate (216) through the hinges (215).

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The auxiliary mechanism (22) includes a built-in horizontal shelf (221) and an installation baffle (222) installed on the side end face of the built-in horizontal shelf (221). A storage box (223) is opened on the other side end face of the built-in horizontal shelf (221), and a cover plate (224) is installed on the top position of the storage box (223).

4. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The transverse bar (214) passes through the inner cavity of the built-in transverse frame plate (221) laterally, so that the placement mechanism (21) and the auxiliary mechanism (22) are combined into a whole.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The cleaning box (1) includes a box body (11) and discharge holes (12) opened on both sides of the corner of the side end face of the box body (11). A cleaning chamber (13) is opened in the middle of the box body (11), and a top cover (14) is opened horizontally on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber (13).

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The discharge hole (12) and the connecting hole (212) are interconnected.