A cleaning mechanism for a foam stock storage tank
By designing cleaning and monitoring components in the foam raw material storage tank, and using high-pressure nozzles to clean the inner wall of the storage tank with water pressure impact, the problems of high labor intensity and incomplete cleaning by manual cleaning are solved, and automated cleaning and equipment protection are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHU HONGYUAN NEW MATERIAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing foam raw material storage tanks lack cleaning functions, resulting in high labor intensity and incomplete cleaning by manual cleaning.
A cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank was designed, including a cleaning component and a monitoring component. The inner wall of the storage tank is cleaned by water pressure impact through a high-pressure nozzle, and the water level in the tank is monitored by a liquid level sensor to ensure that the small high-pressure water pump works normally.
It achieves automated cleaning of the inner walls of storage tanks, reduces manual labor intensity, ensures thorough cleaning, protects mechanical equipment, and improves cleaning efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage tank cleaning technology, specifically a cleaning mechanism for foam raw material storage tanks. Background Technology
[0002] Foamed plastics are a type of polymer material formed by dispersing a large number of gas micropores within a solid plastic. They possess properties such as light weight, heat insulation, sound absorption, and shock absorption, and their dielectric properties are superior to those of the matrix resin. They have a wide range of applications. There are many types of raw materials for foams, such as polyurethane, polystyrene, polyethylene, and epoxy resin. Polyurethane foam, due to its large production volume, typically requires its raw materials to be stored in storage tanks before production. Foam raw material storage tanks are containers or tanks used to store various raw materials needed for foam material production, and their specific characteristics vary depending on the production process and product requirements. Currently, existing foam raw material storage tanks lack cleaning capabilities, requiring manual cleaning after use, which is labor-intensive and often results in incomplete cleaning of the tank's interior. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank. The cleaning component can generate water pressure impact on the inner wall of the storage tank to rinse and clean the inner wall of the storage tank, thereby washing away the residues adhering to the inner wall of the storage tank. This solves the problem that the existing manual cleaning of storage tanks is labor-intensive and results in incomplete cleaning of the inside of the storage tank. The monitoring component can monitor the water level inside the tank and add water to the tank in a timely manner to ensure that the small high-pressure water pump can pump water normally and avoid damage to the small high-pressure water pump due to dry burning, thus achieving the purpose of protecting the mechanical equipment.
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution:
[0005] A cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank includes: a storage tank, a discharge pipe installed on one side of the bottom of the storage tank, a switch valve installed on the discharge pipe, and a cleaning assembly disposed inside the storage tank. The cleaning assembly includes: a cleaning sealing cap, a cleaning pipe, a water distribution pan, a high-pressure nozzle, a water tank, a small high-pressure water pump, a water suction pipe, and a water delivery pipe. A monitoring assembly disposed inside the water tank includes: an installation head, a liquid level sensor, a control box, a control panel, and a warning light.
[0006] Preferably, the storage tank is equipped with a cleaning sealing cover on top, a cleaning pipe is installed on the cleaning sealing cover, four water distribution plates are installed on the cleaning pipe, multiple high-pressure nozzles are installed at the bottom of the four water distribution plates, a water tank is provided at the outer end of the storage tank, a small high-pressure water pump is provided on one side of the water tank, a water pumping pipe is installed between the small high-pressure water pump and the water tank, and a water delivery pipe is installed between the small high-pressure water pump and the cleaning pipe.
[0007] Preferably, an installation head is installed on one side of the bottom of the water tank, and a liquid level sensor is installed on the installation head. A control box is installed on the outside of the water tank, and a control panel is installed on the outside of the control box. A warning light is installed on the outside of the control panel.
[0008] Preferably, the plurality of high-pressure nozzles are arranged in a ring structure.
[0009] Preferably, the cleaning pipe is fitted with a threaded tube at its top end, and the water supply pipe is fitted with a threaded connector that is threadedly connected to the threaded tube at one end.
[0010] Preferably, a heating element is installed inside the water tank, and a temperature sensor is installed at the bottom of the heating element.
[0011] Preferably, a trolley is provided on the outside of the storage tank, and omnidirectional wheels are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the trolley, with matching brake pedals installed on the outside of each omnidirectional wheel.
[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] (1) By using a combination of a cleaning sealing cap, cleaning pipe, water distribution plate, high-pressure nozzle, water tank, small high-pressure water pump, water suction pipe and water delivery pipe, water pressure impact force can be generated on the inner wall of the storage tank to rinse and clean the inner wall of the storage tank, thereby rinsing away the residues adhering to the inner wall of the storage tank, solving the problem that the existing manual cleaning of storage tanks is labor-intensive and results in incomplete cleaning of the inside of the storage tank.
[0014] (2) By using the mounting head, liquid level sensor, control box, control panel and warning light together, the water level inside the water tank can be monitored, water can be added to the water tank in time, ensuring that the small high pressure water pump can pump water normally, avoiding the small high pressure water pump from burning dry and being damaged, thus achieving the purpose of protecting mechanical equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the storage tank structure of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water distribution plate structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the water tank of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the water tank of this utility model.
[0021] Figures 1-6 Components: 1. Storage tank; 101. Discharge pipe; 102. Switch valve; 2. Cleaning sealing cover; 201. Cleaning pipe; 202. Water distribution tray; 203. High-pressure nozzle; 204. Water tank; 205. Small high-pressure water pump; 206. Water suction pipe; 207. Water delivery pipe; 3. Mounting head; 301. Liquid level sensor; 302. Control box; 303. Control panel; 304. Warning light; 4. Threaded pipe; 401. Threaded connector; 5. Heating tube; 501. Temperature sensor; 6. Trolley; 601. Casters; 602. Brake pedal. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] Example
[0025] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank includes: a storage tank 1, a discharge pipe 101 installed on one side of the bottom of the storage tank 1, a switch valve 102 installed on the discharge pipe 101, and a cleaning assembly disposed inside the storage tank 1. The cleaning assembly includes: a cleaning sealing cover 2, a cleaning pipe 201, a water distribution plate 202, a high-pressure nozzle 203, a water tank 204, a small high-pressure water pump 205, a water suction pipe 206, and a water delivery pipe 207. A monitoring assembly disposed inside the water tank 204 includes: a mounting head 3, a liquid level sensor 301, a control box 302, a control panel 303, and a warning light 304.
[0026] The storage tank 1 is equipped with a trolley 6 on its outside. Each of the four corners of the bottom of the trolley 6 is equipped with a universal wheel 601, and each universal wheel 601 is equipped with a matching brake pedal 602 on its outside.
[0027] When using the trolley 6, the water tank 204 and the small high-pressure water pump 205 are fixedly installed on the trolley 6. The top of the water tank 204 is equipped with a water inlet and a sealing cap. Open the sealing cap and add water into the water tank 204 through the water inlet for storage. Then, put the sealing cap back on to seal the water inlet and prevent water from overflowing from the water inlet. The water tank 204 and the small high-pressure water pump 205 can be moved and used by pushing the trolley 6, which saves time and effort during the cleaning process.
[0028] The cleaning pipe 201 has a threaded pipe 4 installed at its top end, and the water supply pipe 207 has a threaded connector 401 that is threaded to the threaded pipe 4 at one end. When cleaning the storage tank 1, the water tank 204 and the small high-pressure water pump 205 are moved to the side of the storage tank 1 by the trolley 6. The original sealing cover of the storage tank 1 is removed, and the cleaning sealing cover 2 is installed on the storage tank 1. That is, the cleaning pipe 201 and the water distribution plate 202 on the cleaning sealing cover 2 are inserted into the middle of the storage tank 1. Then the cleaning sealing cover 2 is fixed on the top of the storage tank 1. At this time, the trolley 6 is pushed to move the water tank 204, the small high-pressure water pump 205 and the water supply pipe 207. The position of the water supply pipe 207 is adjusted to align with the top of the cleaning pipe 201. The water supply pipe 207 is connected to the cleaning pipe 201. Then the threaded connector 401 is turned by hand to connect with the threaded pipe 4, thereby completing the installation of the water supply pipe 207 and the cleaning pipe 201.
[0029] The storage tank 1 is equipped with a cleaning sealing cover 2 on top, a cleaning pipe 201 on the cleaning sealing cover 2, four water distribution plates 202 on the cleaning pipe 201, and multiple high-pressure nozzles 203 at the bottom of the four water distribution plates 202. A water tank 204 is provided at the outer end of the storage tank 1, a small high-pressure water pump 205 is provided on one side of the water tank 204, a water pumping pipe 206 is installed between the small high-pressure water pump 205 and the water tank 204, and a water delivery pipe 207 is installed between the small high-pressure water pump 205 and the cleaning pipe 201.
[0030] After the cleaning pipe 201, water distribution plate 202, and high-pressure nozzle 203 are installed in the middle of the storage tank 1, with the high-pressure nozzle 203 facing the inner wall of the storage tank 1, the water supply pipe 207, cleaning pipe 201, water distribution plate 202, and high-pressure nozzle 203 are interconnected. When the small high-pressure water pump 205 is started, the water pumping pipe 206 draws water from the water tank 204, which is then discharged into the water supply pipe 207 via the small high-pressure water pump 205. From the water supply pipe 207, water is discharged into the cleaning pipe 201 and... Inside the water distribution pan 202, water is distributed to multiple high-pressure nozzles 203. The high-pressure nozzles 203 generate water pressure impact on the inner wall of the storage tank 1, rinsing and cleaning the inner wall of the storage tank 1, thereby washing away the residues adhering to the inner wall of the storage tank 1. The four water distribution pans 202 are set separately to increase the cleaning area of the inner wall of the storage tank 1, solving the problem that the existing manual cleaning of the storage tank 1 is labor-intensive and results in incomplete cleaning of the inside of the storage tank 1.
[0031] During the rinsing and cleaning process, the switch valve 102 is opened, and the cleaning water and impurities can be discharged from the outside of the storage tank 1 through the discharge pipe 101.
[0032] The multiple high-pressure nozzles 203 are arranged in a ring structure. During use, the multiple high-pressure nozzles 203 are arranged in a ring structure, which fits with the circular structure of the storage tank 1. The ring-shaped water source can further wash away the residue on the inner wall of the storage tank 1 and speed up the cleaning of the inside of the storage tank 1.
[0033] The water tank 204 has an installation head 3 installed on one side of the bottom inside, and a liquid level sensor 301 installed on the installation head 3. The water tank 204 has a control box 302 installed on the outside, and a control panel 303 is installed on the outside of the control box 302. A warning light 304 is installed on the outside of the control panel 303.
[0034] During the use of water tank 204, level sensor 301 is installed on one side of the bottom inside water tank 204 to monitor the water level. When the water level inside water tank 204 is lower than level sensor 301, level sensor 301 transmits the detected information to control panel 303 via electrical signal. After receiving and processing the information, control panel 303 activates warning light 304. When the warning light 304 is lit, the staff can know that the water inside water tank 204 is almost used up, and can then add water to water tank 204 in time through the inlet to ensure that small high-pressure water pump 205 can pump water normally and avoid damage to small high-pressure water pump 205 due to dry burning, thus achieving the purpose of protecting mechanical equipment.
[0035] The water tank 204 is equipped with a heating element 5, and a temperature sensor 501 is installed at the bottom of the heating element 5. Before the water in the water tank 204 is pumped out to rinse the storage tank 1, the heating element 5 is activated through the control panel 303. The heating element 5 generates heat inside the water tank 204 to heat the water. Then, the water temperature is detected by the temperature sensor 501. The control panel 303 is equipped with a display screen. The water temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 501 is transmitted to the control panel 303 through an electrical signal and the temperature value is displayed on the display screen. The water temperature is heated to 80°-100°, and then the heating element 5 is turned off to stop working. This temperature range is within the heat resistance range of the storage tank 1.
[0036] Water is heated and then pumped into the high-pressure nozzle 203 to rinse the inner wall of the storage tank 1. Hot water can enhance the cleaning effect, help dissolve the substances adhering to the inner wall, accelerate their removal, and thus improve the cleaning effect.
[0037] After the inner wall of storage tank 1 is cleaned by high-pressure rinsing, turn off the small high-pressure water pump 205, loosen the threaded connector 401 and the threaded pipe 4, disconnect the water supply pipe 207 and the cleaning pipe 201, then move the water supply pipe 207 aside, and then remove the cleaning sealing cover 2 from the top of storage tank 1. Check whether the inside of storage tank 1 is clean. If it is not clean, manually brush the inner wall of storage tank 1 several times, and then reinstall the cleaning sealing cover 2, water supply pipe 207 and cleaning pipe 201 in the same way as described above. Continue to rinse the inside of storage tank 1 until storage tank 1 is clean.
[0038] When the small high-pressure water pump 205, liquid level sensor 301, warning light 304, heating tube 5, and temperature sensor 501 are in use, they are electrically connected to the control panel 303. The control panel 303 is equipped with buttons for controlling the start and stop of the small high-pressure water pump 205, liquid level sensor 301, warning light 304, heating tube 5, and temperature sensor 501. A power cord electrically connected to the control panel 303 is installed on the back of the control box 302. One end of the power cord is equipped with a plug, and the power cord is reserved with sufficient length to connect to an external socket. That is, the plug is inserted into the socket to connect the power supply, ensuring that the control panel 303, small high-pressure water pump 205, liquid level sensor 301, warning light 304, heating tube 5, and temperature sensor 501 are powered on and used normally. The control program involved in this utility model can be implemented by those skilled in the art based on the same or similar principles in the prior art. This part is not the innovation of this utility model.
[0039] Working principle:
[0040] When cleaning storage tank 1, the water tank 204 and the small high-pressure water pump 205 are moved to the side of storage tank 1 by trolley 6. The original sealing cover of storage tank 1 is removed, and the cleaning sealing cover 2 is installed on storage tank 1. That is, the cleaning pipe 201 and the water distribution plate 202 on the cleaning sealing cover 2 are inserted into the middle of storage tank 1. Then the cleaning sealing cover 2 is fixed on the top of storage tank 1. At this time, push trolley 6 to move water tank 204, small high-pressure water pump 205 and water supply pipe 207. Adjust the position of water supply pipe 207 to align with the top of cleaning pipe 201. Connect water supply pipe 207 and cleaning pipe 201. Then turn threaded connector 401 by hand to connect with threaded pipe 4, and then complete the installation of water supply pipe 207 and cleaning pipe 201.
[0041] After the cleaning pipe 201, water distribution plate 202, and high-pressure nozzle 203 are installed in the middle of the storage tank 1, with the high-pressure nozzle 203 facing the inner wall of the storage tank 1, the water supply pipe 207, cleaning pipe 201, water distribution plate 202, and high-pressure nozzle 203 are interconnected. When the small high-pressure water pump 205 is started, the water pumping pipe 206 draws water from the water tank 204, which is then discharged into the water supply pipe 207 via the small high-pressure water pump 205. From the water supply pipe 207, water is discharged into the cleaning pipe 201 and... Inside the water distribution pan 202, water is distributed to multiple high-pressure nozzles 203. The high-pressure nozzles 203 generate water pressure impact on the inner wall of the storage tank 1, rinsing and cleaning the inner wall of the storage tank 1, thereby washing away the residues adhering to the inner wall of the storage tank 1. The four water distribution pans 202 are set separately to increase the cleaning area of the inner wall of the storage tank 1, solving the problem that the existing manual cleaning of the storage tank 1 is labor-intensive and results in incomplete cleaning of the inside of the storage tank 1.
[0042] Before rinsing storage tank 1 by drawing water from water tank 204, the heating element 5 is activated via control panel 303. The heating element 5 generates heat inside water tank 204 to heat the water. The water temperature is then detected by temperature sensor 501. The control panel 303 has a display screen. The water temperature information detected by temperature sensor 501 is transmitted to control panel 303 via electrical signal and the temperature value is displayed on the screen. The water temperature is heated to 80°-100°C, and then the heating element 5 is turned off to stop working. This temperature range is within the heat resistance range of storage tank 1. The heated water is then drawn into the high-pressure nozzle 203 to rinse the inner wall of storage tank 1. Hot water can enhance the cleaning effect, help dissolve the substances adhering to the inner wall, accelerate their removal, and thus improve the cleaning effect.
[0043] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0044] The cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A cleaning mechanism for a foam raw material storage tank, characterized in that, include: Storage tank (1); A discharge pipe (101) is installed on one side of the bottom of the storage tank (1). The on / off valve (102) is installed on the discharge pipe (101); The cleaning assembly is installed inside the storage tank (1), and includes: a cleaning sealing cover (2), a cleaning pipe (201), a water distribution plate (202), a high-pressure nozzle (203), a water tank (204), a small high-pressure water pump (205), a water suction pipe (206), and a water delivery pipe (207). The monitoring components are installed inside the water tank (204), including: a mounting head (3), a liquid level sensor (301), a control box (302), a control panel (303), and a warning light (304).
2. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage tank (1) is equipped with a cleaning sealing cover (2) on top, a cleaning pipe (201) is installed on the cleaning sealing cover (2), four water distribution plates (202) are installed on the cleaning pipe (201), and multiple high-pressure nozzles (203) are installed at the bottom of the four water distribution plates (202). A water tank (204) is provided at the outer end of the storage tank (1), a small high-pressure water pump (205) is provided on one side of the water tank (204), a water pumping pipe (206) is installed between the small high-pressure water pump (205) and the water tank (204), and a water delivery pipe (207) is installed between the small high-pressure water pump (205) and the cleaning pipe (201).
3. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, An installation head (3) is installed on one side of the bottom of the water tank (204). A liquid level sensor (301) is installed on the installation head (3). A control box (302) is installed on the outside of the water tank (204). A control panel (303) is installed on the outside of the control box (302). A warning light (304) is installed on the outside of the control panel (303).
4. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple high-pressure nozzles (203) are arranged in a ring structure.
5. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning pipe (201) is fitted with a threaded pipe (4) at its top end, and the water supply pipe (207) is fitted with a threaded connector (401) that is threaded to the threaded pipe (4) at one end.
6. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank (204) is equipped with a heating tube (5), and a temperature sensor (501) is installed at the bottom of the heating tube (5).
7. The cleaning mechanism for the foam raw material storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage tank (1) is equipped with a trolley (6) on the outside. The trolley (6) is equipped with casters (601) at the four corners of the bottom. Each caster (601) is equipped with a brake pedal (602) on the outside.