A ceramic membrane tube straightening machine

By designing an automated ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, and utilizing PLC control and humidity sensors to regulate humidity, the problems of complex operation and low precision in ceramic membrane tube straightening have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate straightening results suitable for high-standard production.

CN224374494UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19NINGXIA MACHINERY RES INST

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGXIA MACHINERY RES INST
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Existing ceramic membrane tube straightening operations are complex, the membrane tube support has poor roundness and straightness, resulting in low production efficiency and low finished product qualification rate.

Method used

A ceramic membrane tube straightening machine was designed, which adopts a PLC-controlled drive component, a condensation dehumidification dryer, and a straightening component consisting of multiple rollers. The machine is driven by a variable frequency motor and a reducer, and the humidity and speed are adjusted in real time by a humidity sensor to achieve automated straightening.

Benefits of technology

It improves the straightening accuracy and surface quality of ceramic membrane tubes, simplifies operation, increases production efficiency and finished product qualification rate, and is suitable for mass production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to ceramic membrane tube straightening technical field discloses a kind of ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, including rack, the inside of the rack is provided with driving assembly, the driving assembly is used to transmit power evenly, stably to next structure, the outside of the rack is provided with PLC control box, the top of the rack is provided with condensation dehumidification dryer, the inside of the condensation dehumidification dryer is provided with straightening assembly, the straightening assembly is used to straighten ceramic membrane tube, the straightening assembly includes multiple side-by-side arrangement's roll stick, the roll stick rotationally connected in the inside of the condensation dehumidification dryer. In the utility model, adjustable speed and temperature ceramic membrane tube setting straightening machine are designed, compared with traditional artificial straightening, with faster setting speed, can guarantee product technical requirement, and use efficiency is high, easy to operate, more easily realize ceramic membrane tube mass production.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic membrane tube straightening technology, and in particular to a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine. Background Technology

[0002] Silicon carbide ceramic membrane tubes possess excellent high-temperature resistance, thermal shock resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-throughput properties, along with a long service life, making them a key material in environmental pollution control fields such as high-temperature flue gas purification, oil-water separation, and gas separation. Silicon carbide ceramic membrane tubes typically consist of a support, a transition layer, and a separation layer. The manufacturing process includes mixing, kneading, extrusion molding, preform shaping, drying, membrane attachment, re-drying, and sintering. The support is usually formed by kneading and extrusion, but the support at this stage is relatively soft and prone to deformation; therefore, straightening and drying are necessary for shaping.

[0003] The common method for straightening and shaping is to wrap the membrane tube with felt and manually turn it over, then place it in an oven for heating, and then manually turn it over repeatedly to complete the shaping. However, this method requires manual operation around the clock, and the turning angle is difficult to control precisely, which easily leads to poor roundness and straightness of the membrane tube support, resulting in low production efficiency and low finished product qualification rate.

[0004] To address the above problems, a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, which aims to solve the problems of complex operation, poor roundness and straightness of membrane tube support, and low product qualification rate in existing ceramic membrane tube straightening methods.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, comprising a frame, wherein a drive assembly is provided inside the frame, the drive assembly is used to transmit power evenly and stably to the next structure, a PLC control box is provided on the outside of the frame, a condensation dehumidification dryer is provided on the top of the frame, and a straightening assembly is provided inside the condensation dehumidification dryer, the straightening assembly being used to straighten the ceramic membrane tube;

[0007] The straightening assembly includes multiple rollers arranged side by side. The rollers are rotatably connected inside the condensation dehumidification dryer, and a spacing adjustment block is installed at one end of each roller. Two adjacent rollers are connected by sprockets, and the outer side of one of the rollers is connected to the drive assembly by a chain.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] A humidity sensor is positioned directly above the roller.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The drive assembly includes a variable frequency motor and a speed reducer. The output end of the variable frequency motor is connected to the speed reducer via a belt, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected to the end of the roller via a chain.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] Both the variable frequency motor and the speed reducer are installed inside the frame.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The PLC control box is electrically connected to the condensation dehumidification dryer, humidity sensor, and variable frequency motor.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, a ceramic membrane tube shaping and straightening machine with adjustable speed and temperature is designed. Compared with traditional manual straightening, it has a faster shaping speed, can ensure product technical requirements, and has high efficiency, is easy to operate, and makes it easier to achieve mass production of ceramic membrane tubes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission of the rollers in a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Variable frequency motor; 2. Reducer; 3. Roller; 4. Humidity sensor; 5. Condensation dehumidification dryer; 6. PLC control box; 7. Frame; 8. Spacing adjustment block; 9. Sprocket; 10. Chain. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2The present invention provides an embodiment of a ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, comprising a frame 7, wherein a drive assembly is provided inside the frame 7, the drive assembly comprising a variable frequency motor 1 and a reducer 2, both of which are installed inside the frame 7. The output end of the variable frequency motor 1 is connected to the reducer 2 via a belt, and the output end of the reducer 2 is connected to the end of the roller 3 via a chain 10. The drive assembly is used to transmit power evenly and stably to the next structure, ensuring that the power output during the straightening process is stable and adjustable.

[0024] A condensing dehumidifier dryer 5 is mounted on top of the frame 7. Inside the condensing dehumidifier dryer 5 is a straightening assembly, which includes multiple rollers 3 arranged side-by-side. A humidity sensor 4 is positioned directly above each roller 3 to detect ambient humidity in real time and transmit the data to a PLC control box 6. The PLC control box 6 is electrically connected to the condensing dehumidifier dryer 5, the humidity sensor 4, and the variable frequency motor 1. Based on the humidity sensor's readings, the PLC control box 6 controls the heating temperature of the condensing dehumidifier dryer 5 and the rotational speed of the rollers 3, allowing for timely adjustment of drying parameters. This ensures that the ceramic membrane tubes maintain suitable humidity conditions during straightening, preventing excessively high or low humidity from affecting product quality. The rollers 3 are rotatably connected inside the condensing dehumidifier dryer 5, and one end of each roller 3 is equipped with a spacing adjustment block 8. The spacing between the rollers 3 can be flexibly adjusted using the spacing adjustment block 8 to accommodate ceramic membrane tubes of different diameters. Two adjacent rollers 3 are connected by sprockets 9, and the outer side of one of the rollers 3 is connected to the drive assembly via a chain 10, ensuring that all rollers 3 rotate synchronously and achieve uniform straightening. This improves production efficiency, ensures the straightening accuracy and surface quality of the ceramic membrane tube, and meets high-standard production requirements.

[0025] Working Principle: A variable frequency motor 1 drives a reducer 2 via a belt. The reducer 2 transmits power to the rollers 3 via a chain 10, ensuring a smooth and even power transfer for straightening the ceramic membrane tubes. Multiple rollers 3 are installed side-by-side within the condenser-dryer 5 at the top of the frame 7. Humidity sensors 4 are mounted above the rollers 3 to monitor ambient humidity in real time and provide feedback to the PLC control box 6. The PLC control box 6 adjusts the temperature of the condenser-dryer 5 and the rotational speed of the rollers 3 based on the humidity data to ensure suitable humidity conditions for the ceramic membrane tubes during straightening, preventing excessively high or low humidity from affecting product quality. The distance between the rollers 3 is adjusted by a spacing adjustment block 8 to accommodate membrane tubes of different diameters. A sprocket 9 and chain 10 ensure synchronized rotation of all rollers 3, achieving uniform straightening and improving production efficiency, precision, and surface quality to meet high production standards.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic membrane tube straightening machine, comprising a frame (7), characterized in that: The frame (7) is equipped with a drive assembly inside, which is used to transmit power evenly and stably to the next structure. A PLC control box (6) is provided on the outside of the frame (7). A condensing dehumidifying dryer (5) is provided on the top of the frame (7). A straightening assembly is provided inside the condensing dehumidifying dryer (5), which is used to straighten the ceramic membrane tube. The straightening assembly includes multiple rollers (3) arranged side by side. The rollers (3) are rotatably connected inside the condensation dehumidification dryer (5). A spacing adjustment block (8) is installed at one end of each roller (3). Two adjacent rollers (3) are connected by a sprocket (9). The outer side of one of the rollers (3) is connected to the drive assembly by a chain (10).

2. A machine for straightening ceramic membrane tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A humidity sensor (4) is positioned directly above the roller (3).

3. The ceramic membrane tube straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a variable frequency motor (1) and a reducer (2). The output end of the variable frequency motor (1) is connected to the reducer (2) via a belt, and the output end of the reducer (2) is connected to the end of the roller (3) via a chain (10).

4. A ceramic membrane tube straightening machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The variable frequency motor (1) and the speed reducer (2) are both installed inside the frame (7).

5. A ceramic membrane tube straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PLC control box (6) is electrically connected to the condensation dehumidification dryer (5), the humidity sensor (4), and the variable frequency motor (1).