A defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of a glass furnace
By using a screw system driven by an electric motor and a tilting seat driven by a hydraulic cylinder, the nozzle of the defoaming equipment can be flexibly adjusted, solving the problem that existing equipment cannot accurately target areas with dense bubbles. This improves the melting capacity and production efficiency of the glass furnace and reduces the waste of defoaming agent.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QISHI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY (NANJING) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing defoaming equipment cannot adjust the nozzle position in real time according to different working conditions and bubble distribution height in the glass furnace, resulting in defoaming blind spots and affecting the melting quality and efficiency of the glass furnace.
A defoaming device was designed, comprising a lead screw system driven by an electric motor, a tilting seat driven by a hydraulic cylinder, and an adjustable clamping structure. This device can flexibly adjust the height, angle, and position of the nozzle to ensure that the nozzle is accurately aligned with areas of dense bubbles.
It improves the accuracy and efficiency of defoaming equipment, optimizes the melting environment of glass furnaces, enhances glass production quality and efficiency, and reduces waste of defoaming agents and production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass manufacturing technology, and in particular to a defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of glass furnaces. Background Technology
[0002] In the glass manufacturing industry, the glass furnace is a core production piece of equipment, and its melting capacity directly affects the production efficiency and product quality. During the melting process of molten glass in the furnace, a large number of bubbles are generated. If these bubbles are not eliminated in a timely and effective manner, they will lead to defects such as bubbles and voids in the glass products, reducing the glass's transparency, strength, and other performance indicators, thus affecting product quality. Simultaneously, it will also reduce the melting efficiency of the glass furnace and increase production costs. Therefore, it is necessary to design a defoaming device to improve the melting capacity of glass furnaces.
[0003] Existing defoaming equipment cannot adjust the nozzle position in a timely manner according to different working conditions and bubble distribution height in the glass furnace. This makes it difficult for the nozzle to be aimed at areas with dense bubbles, resulting in defoaming blind spots and failure to completely eliminate bubbles, which seriously affects the melting quality of the glass furnace. Utility Model Content
[0004] This disclosure relates to a defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of glass furnaces, in order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] The first aspect of this disclosure provides a defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of a glass furnace, specifically comprising: a base; a welding frame welded onto the base, a top plate mounted on the upper end of the welding frame, a rotatable lead screw mounted between the top plate and the base via a bearing, a pulley mounted on the upper end of the lead screw, a motor mounted on the top plate, a pulley mounted on the output shaft of the motor, a connecting belt connecting the two pulleys, a rotatable swing plate mounted on the top plate, an arc-shaped through groove provided on the swing plate, a bolt installed in the arc-shaped through groove, the bolt threaded onto the top plate, and a tension wheel mounted on the swing plate, the tension wheel pressing against the connecting belt, a mating seat threaded onto the lead screw, a lifting rod fixed to the left end of the mating seat, mounting seats mounted on both the front and rear ends of the lifting rod, and contact wheels mounted on both mounting seats, the contact wheels making rolling contact with the welding frame.
[0006] In at least some embodiments, the lower end of the base is equipped with four casters, a storage box is mounted on the base, a control box is mounted on the storage box, and a cover is mounted on the upper end of the storage box.
[0007] In at least some embodiments, a pump is installed on the base, the inlet of the pump is connected to the storage tank, and a control valve is installed on the inlet of the pump.
[0008] In at least some embodiments, a top cover is installed on the top plate, and a right cover plate and a left cover plate are installed on the right and left ends of the top cover, respectively. Two through slots are provided on the left cover plate, and two connecting rods are fixed on the lifting rod. The two connecting rods move in the two through slots on the left cover plate, respectively.
[0009] In at least some embodiments, a connecting seat is installed at the left end of both connecting rods, a flipping seat is installed on the connecting seat, a support arm is installed at the front and rear ends of the flipping seat, and a hydraulic cylinder is installed between the connecting seat and the support arm.
[0010] In at least some embodiments, a fixed seat is fixed to the left end of the flipping seat, and two clamping plates are mounted on the fixed seat via pins. The right ends of the two clamping plates are connected to connecting plates via pins. An intermediate seat is connected between the two connecting plates via pins. A pressure plate is mounted on the fixed seat via pins, and a pressure rod is fixed on the pressure plate. The pressure rod presses against the intermediate seat, and a threaded rod is fixed on the fixed seat. A threaded cylinder is threaded onto the threaded rod, and the left end of the threaded cylinder rests against the pressure plate.
[0011] In at least some embodiments, a spray gun is held between the two clamping plates, the spray gun is equipped with a nozzle, and the lower end of the spray gun is provided with a liquid inlet pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet of the extraction pump through a connecting hose. The liquid outlet of the extraction pump is equipped with a control valve, and the spray gun is threaded with a control plunger for controlling the amount of liquid sprayed.
[0012] This utility model provides a defoaming device to improve the melting capacity of glass furnaces, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] In this invention, the lead screw driven by the electric motor enables the mating seat, lifting rod and related components to be raised and lowered flexibly. At the same time, the swing plate and tension wheel can adjust the transmission belt to ensure stable power transmission. This allows for precise adjustment of the height and position of the nozzle in the glass furnace, meeting the defoaming requirements under different working conditions, improving defoaming efficiency and optimizing the melting environment of the glass furnace.
[0014] Furthermore, in this invention, the hydraulic cylinder drives the tilting seat to rotate, which can flexibly adjust the spray gun angle. The two clamping plates, together with the threaded rod, threaded cylinder and other components, can firmly clamp the spray gun, ensuring the stability of the spray gun at different angles. This ensures that the nozzle is accurately aimed at the position in the glass furnace where defoaming is required, further improving the accuracy and effect of defoaming, thereby effectively improving the melting capacity of the glass furnace and enhancing the quality and efficiency of glass production.
[0015] Furthermore, in this invention, the equipment base is equipped with casters, which facilitates flexible movement and positioning around the glass furnace, enhancing the applicability and ease of operation of the equipment. The combined design of the storage tank, extraction pump, and spray gun realizes the integrated storage, transportation, and spraying of defoamer. Moreover, the amount of defoamer delivered and sprayed can be precisely controlled by the control valve and control plunger, which can ensure the defoaming effect, avoid waste of defoamer, and reduce production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.
[0017] The accompanying drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0018] In the attached diagram:
[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application is shown.
[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall rear structure of this application is shown.
[0021] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the welding frame portion of this application is shown.
[0022] Figure 4 This application shows Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.
[0023] Figure 5 This application shows Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of part B.
[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connector portion of this application is shown.
[0025] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of the fixing base portion of this application is shown.
[0026] Figure 8 This application shows Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of section C.
[0027] List of reference numerals
[0028] 1. Base; 11. Casters; 12. Storage bin; 121. Control box; 122. Cover plate; 13. Extraction pump; 2. Welding frame; 21. Top plate; 211. Lead screw; 212. Motor; 2121. Connecting belt; 213. Swing plate; 2131. Tensioning wheel; 22. Top cover; 23. Right cover plate; 24. Left cover plate; 25. Lifting rod; 251. Mounting base; 2511. Contact wheel 252. Fitting seat; 253. Connecting rod; 26. Connecting seat; 261. Tilting seat; 2611. Support arm; 262. Hydraulic cylinder; 27. Fixed seat; 271. Clamping plate; 272. Threaded rod; 2721. Threaded cylinder; 273. Pressure plate; 2731. Pressure rod; 274. Intermediate seat; 2741. Connecting plate; 3. Spray gun; 31. Nozzle; 32. Liquid inlet pipe; 33. Control plunger. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 Example 1:
[0031] This utility model proposes a defoaming device to improve the melting capacity of a glass furnace, comprising: a base 1; a welding frame 2 welded to the base 1, a top plate 21 mounted on the upper end of the welding frame 2, a rotatable lead screw 211 mounted between the top plate 21 and the base 1 via a bearing, a pulley mounted on the upper end of the lead screw 211, a motor 212 mounted on the top plate 21, a pulley mounted on the output shaft of the motor 212, a connecting belt 2121 connecting the two pulleys, and a rotatable swing plate 213 mounted on the top plate 21. An arc-shaped through groove is provided on the swing plate 213, and a bolt is installed in the arc-shaped through groove. The bolt is threaded onto the top plate 21. A tension wheel 2131 is installed on the swing plate 213, and the tension wheel 2131 is pressed against the connecting belt 2121. A mating seat 252 is threaded onto the lead screw 211. A lifting rod 25 is fixed to the left end of the mating seat 252. Mounting seats 251 are installed at both the front and rear ends of the lifting rod 25. Contact wheels 2511 are installed on both mounting seats 251, and the contact wheels 2511 are in rolling contact with the welding frame 2.
[0032] In this embodiment, four casters 11 are installed at the lower end of the base 1, a storage box 12 is installed on the base 1, a control box 121 is installed on the storage box 12, and a cover plate 122 is installed at the upper end of the storage box 12. The functions of the four casters 11 installed at the lower end of the base 1 are as follows: the four casters 11 installed at the lower end of the base 1 facilitate the flexible movement of the defoaming equipment around the glass furnace, and the equipment position can be quickly adjusted according to production needs, improving the convenience and flexibility of equipment use; the storage box 12 installed on the base 1 is used to store the liquid materials required for defoaming, ensuring a sufficient supply of materials during the defoaming process; the control box 121 installed on the storage box 12 can control and adjust the parameters of equipment components such as the extraction pump 13, realizing precise control of the defoaming process; the cover plate 122 installed at the upper end of the storage box 12 can prevent external dust and debris from entering the storage box 12, keeping the materials inside the box clean and avoiding contamination of the materials that may affect the defoaming effect.
[0033] In this embodiment, a pump 13 is installed on the base 1. The inlet end of the pump 13 is connected to the storage tank 12, and a control valve is installed on the inlet end of the pump 13. The function of the control valve is as follows: The pump 13 installed on the base 1, with its inlet end connected to the storage tank 12, can extract the defoamer stored in the storage tank 12 and deliver it to the spray gun 3, realizing the directional transmission of the defoamer from the storage end to the spraying end, providing power support for the defoaming operation of the glass kiln. The control valve installed on the inlet end of the pump 13 can adjust and control the inlet volume of the pump 13. According to the actual defoaming needs of the glass kiln, the inlet channel can be flexibly opened or closed to precisely control the extraction volume of the defoamer. When it is not necessary to deliver the defoamer or to perform equipment maintenance, closing the control valve can also prevent the defoamer in the storage tank 12 from flowing back or leaking, ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment operation, and also avoiding the waste of the defoamer.
[0034] In this embodiment, a top cover 22 is installed on the top plate 21. A right cover plate 23 and a left cover plate 24 are respectively installed on the right and left ends of the top cover 22. The left cover plate 24 has two through slots. Two connecting rods 253 are fixed on the lifting rod 25. The two connecting rods 253 move in the two through slots on the left cover plate 24. A connecting seat 26 is installed on the left end of each of the two connecting rods 253. A flipping seat 261 is installed on the connecting seat 26. Support arms 2611 are installed at the front and rear ends of the flipping seat 261. A hydraulic cylinder 262 is installed between the connecting seat 26 and the support arm 2611. Its function is to: the top cover 22 installed on the top plate 21, and the right cover plate 23 and left cover plate 24 installed at the left and right ends of the top cover 22 constitute... The protective structure for internal transmission components such as pulleys, connecting belts 2121, and motors 212 effectively prevents external dust and debris from entering, avoiding their impact on the normal operation of the equipment's transmission system. It also provides a certain level of safety protection for operators. The structure consisting of connecting seat 26, tilting seat 261, support arm 2611, and hydraulic cylinder 262 enables flexible adjustment of the spray gun 3's angle. The hydraulic cylinder 262 drives the support arm 2611, which in turn rotates the tilting seat 261, thereby changing the angle of the spray gun 3 fixed on the tilting seat 261. This design allows the nozzle 31 to precisely adjust the spray direction according to different defoaming requirements within the glass kiln, improving the targeting and effectiveness of the defoaming operation.
[0035] In Embodiment 2, based on Embodiment 1, a fixed seat 27 is fixed to the left end of the flipping seat 261. Two clamping plates 271 are mounted on the fixed seat 27 via pins. The right ends of both clamping plates 271 are connected to connecting plates 2741 via pins. An intermediate seat 2741 is connected between the two connecting plates 2741 via pins. A pressure plate 273 is mounted on the fixed seat 27 via pins. A pressure rod 2731 is fixed on the pressure plate 273, pressing against the intermediate seat 274. A threaded rod 272 is fixed on the fixed seat 27, and a threaded cylinder 2721 is threaded onto the threaded rod 272. The left end of the threaded cylinder 2721 rests against the pressure plate 273. Its function is to allow the two clamping plates 271 mounted on the fixed seat 27 via pins to open and close using the pins as a fulcrum, cooperating with the connecting plate 2741 and the intermediate seat 2741. 4. The pressure plate 273, pressure rod 2731, threaded rod 272, and threaded cylinder 2721 securely clamp the spray gun 3. When it is necessary to fix the spray gun 3, rotate the threaded cylinder 2721 to push the pressure plate 273 to rotate around the pin. The pressure plate 273 drives the pressure rod 2731 to press down on the intermediate seat 274. The intermediate seat 274 pulls the two clamping plates 271 inward through the connecting plate 2741, thereby tightly clamping the spray gun 3 and ensuring that the spray gun 3 will not shake or shift during operation. This ensures that the nozzle 31 is stably aligned with the position in the glass furnace where defoaming is required, improving the defoaming effect. At the same time, this adjustable clamping structure can be adapted to spray guns 3 of different specifications and sizes, enhancing the versatility and applicability of the equipment. It is convenient to replace different types of spray guns 3 according to actual production needs to meet diverse defoaming operation requirements.
[0036] In Example 3, based on Examples 1 and 2, a spray gun 3 is clamped between two clamping plates 271. A nozzle 31 is mounted on the spray gun 3, and an inlet pipe 32 is provided at the lower end of the spray gun 3. The inlet pipe 32 is connected to the outlet end of the extraction pump 13 via a connecting hose. A control valve is installed at the outlet end of the extraction pump 13, and a control plunger 33 for controlling the spray volume is threaded onto the spray gun 3. Its function is to connect the inlet pipe 32 at the lower end of the spray gun 3 to the outlet end of the extraction pump 13 via a connecting hose, forming a... The pump 13 serves as a delivery channel for the defoamer. It extracts the defoamer from the storage tank 12 and delivers it to the spray gun 3 via the inlet pipe 32. The control valve installed at the outlet of the pump 13 can control the on / off state and flow rate of the defoamer, allowing operators to flexibly adjust the amount of defoamer delivered based on the bubble generation in the glass kiln. The control plunger 33, threaded onto the spray gun 3, can further finely adjust the spray volume, ensuring the defoaming effect while minimizing the waste of defoamer and reducing production costs.
[0037] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, the equipment is moved to a suitable position next to the glass furnace by the four moving wheels 11 at the lower end of the base 1. Then, the extraction pump 13 is started, and the control valves at the inlet and outlet of the extraction pump 13 are opened. Under the action of the extraction pump 13, the defoamer in the storage tank 12 is delivered to the spray gun 3 through the inlet pipe 32 and the connecting hose. The motor 212 is started, and the pulley on its output shaft drives the lead screw 211 to rotate through the connecting belt 2121. The lead screw 211 is threadedly engaged with the mating seat 252, so that the mating seat 252, the lifting rod 25, and the spray gun 3 fixed on it move in the vertical direction. The swing plate 213 can maintain the tension of the connecting belt 2121 by adjusting the tension wheel 2131 to ensure stable power transmission. When the angle of the spray gun 3 needs to be adjusted, the hydraulic cylinder 262 pushes the support arm 2611, which drives the tilting seat 261 to rotate, thereby changing the tilt angle of the spray gun 3. The clamping and fixing of the spray gun 3 is achieved by rotating the threaded cylinder 2721, which pushes the pressure plate 273 to rotate around the pin shaft. The pressure plate 273 drives the pressure rod 2731 to press down the intermediate seat 274. The intermediate seat 274 pulls the two clamping plates 271 inward to tighten them through the connecting plate 2741. According to the defoaming requirements in the glass furnace, the amount of defoamer sprayed is precisely controlled by adjusting the control plunger 33 on the spray gun 3. The nozzle 31 sprays the defoamer onto the surface of the glass melt with a suitable atomization effect and spray range to eliminate bubbles in the glass melt, thereby improving the melting capacity of the glass furnace.
[0038] The following points should be noted in this article:
[0039] 1. The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed herein only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed herein; other structures can be referred to in general design.
[0040] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.
[0041] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of a glass furnace, comprising: The base (1) is characterized in that a welding frame (2) is welded on the base (1), a top plate (21) is installed on the upper end of the welding frame (2), a rotatable lead screw (211) is installed between the top plate (21) and the base (1) through a bearing, a pulley is installed on the upper end of the lead screw (211), a motor (212) is installed on the top plate (21), a pulley is installed on the output shaft of the motor (212), a connecting belt (2121) is connected between the two pulleys, a rotatable swing plate (213) is installed on the top plate (21), and the swing plate (213) is provided with There is an arc-shaped through groove, and a bolt is installed in the arc-shaped through groove. The bolt thread is screwed onto the top plate (21), and a tension wheel (2131) is installed on the swing plate (213). The tension wheel (2131) is pressed against the connecting belt (2121). A mating seat (252) is threaded on the screw (211). A lifting rod (25) is fixed at the left end of the mating seat (252). Mounting seats (251) are installed at both the front and rear ends of the lifting rod (25). Contact wheels (2511) are installed on both mounting seats (2511). The contact wheels (2511) are in rolling contact with the welding frame (2).
2. The defoaming apparatus for increasing the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 1, wherein The lower end of the base (1) is equipped with four moving wheels (11), a storage box (12) is installed on the base (1), a control box (121) is installed on the storage box (12), and a cover plate (122) is installed on the upper end of the storage box (12).
3. The defoaming apparatus for increasing the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 2, wherein A pump (13) is installed on the base (1). The inlet end of the pump (13) is connected to the storage tank (12), and a control valve is installed on the inlet end of the pump (13).
4. The defoaming apparatus for increasing the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 1, wherein A top cover (22) is installed on the top plate (21). A right cover plate (23) and a left cover plate (24) are installed on the right and left ends of the top cover (22), respectively. Two through slots are provided on the left cover plate (24). Two connecting rods (253) are fixed on the lifting rod (25). The two connecting rods (253) move in the two through slots on the left cover plate (24), respectively.
5. The defoaming apparatus for increasing the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 4, wherein A connecting seat (26) is installed on the left end of each of the two connecting rods (253). A flip seat (261) is installed on the connecting seat (26). A support arm (2611) is installed at the front and rear ends of the flip seat (261). A hydraulic cylinder (262) is installed between the connecting seat (26) and the support arm (2611).
6. A defoaming device for increasing the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 5, characterized in that, The left end of the flipping seat (261) is fixed with a fixed seat (27). Two clamping plates (271) are installed on the fixed seat (27) by means of pins. The right ends of the two clamping plates (271) are connected to connecting plates (2741) by means of pins. The two connecting plates (2741) are connected to an intermediate seat (274) by means of pins. A pressure plate (273) is installed on the fixed seat (27) by means of pins. A pressure rod (2731) is fixed on the pressure plate (273). The pressure rod (2731) presses on the intermediate seat (274). A threaded rod (272) is fixed on the fixed seat (27). A threaded cylinder (2721) is threaded onto the threaded rod (272). The left end of the threaded cylinder (2721) rests on the pressure plate (273).
7. The defoaming device for improving the melting capacity of a glass furnace according to claim 6, characterized in that, A spray gun (3) is held between the two clamping plates (271). A nozzle (31) is installed on the spray gun (3), and an inlet pipe (32) is provided at the lower end of the spray gun (3). The inlet pipe (32) is connected to the outlet end of the extraction pump (13) through a connecting hose. A control valve is installed at the outlet end of the extraction pump (13), and a control plunger (33) for controlling the amount of sprayed liquid is threaded onto the spray gun (3).