A fabric dyeing vat convenient to clean
The fabric dyeing cylinder design, which uses a motor to drive the rotation of the vertical tube and the diversion tube, solves the problem of manual cleaning, achieves all-round cleaning, reduces labor intensity and equipment maintenance costs, and improves safety and cleaning efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANTOU LIJIA TEXTILE IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The cleaning of existing fabric dyeing vats relies on manual operation, which makes it difficult to cover the inner corners, affecting color fastness and color consistency. It is also labor-intensive and inefficient.
A fabric dyeing tank that is easy to clean has been designed. It uses a motor to drive the vertical pipe and the diverter pipe to rotate, and the cleaning liquid is sprayed out by the nozzle to achieve all-round and multi-angle rinsing. It is equipped with a protective sleeve to prevent the nozzle from clogging and reduce manual intervention.
It achieves efficient and thorough cleaning, reduces labor intensity, avoids irritation to the human body from residual dye, improves operational safety, extends nozzle life, and reduces equipment maintenance costs.
Smart Images

Figure CN224395247U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fabric printing and dyeing equipment, specifically to a fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean. Background Technology
[0002] As a core piece of equipment in the textile dyeing process, the application of fabric dyeing vats is closely related to the development of the textile industry, the increasing demand for textile colors, and the evolution of dyeing technology.
[0003] In existing technologies, cleaning dye vats mostly relies on manual operation: after the dyeing operation is completed, operators need to enter the inside of the vat or use long-handled tools to wipe and rinse the inner wall. This method has obvious drawbacks: on the one hand, the space inside the vat is limited, and it is only convenient to clean the bottom of the vat. When cleaning the inner wall of the vat, due to the large area of the inner wall, it is difficult to cover all corners of the inner wall by manual cleaning. Residual dye and impurities will affect the color fastness and color consistency of subsequent dyeing batches, resulting in product quality fluctuations; on the other hand, manual cleaning is labor-intensive and inefficient. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean, comprising a dyeing vat, wherein the upper end of the dyeing vat is provided with a detachable top cover, the lower end of the dyeing vat is provided with a discharge pipe, and a valve is provided on the discharge pipe;
[0008] The top cover has a vertically rotating vertical tube in the middle part, and a bottom tube located inside the dye tank at the lower end of the vertical tube. Two branch pipes are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom tube. Multiple grooves are provided on the outer wall of the branch pipes, and nozzles are installed in the grooves.
[0009] The lower end of the bottom tube is equipped with a detachable stirring rod;
[0010] The top cover is provided with a transfer pipe that communicates with the vertical pipe. A liquid supply pump is fixedly installed at the upper end of the top cover. The water outlet of the liquid supply pump is provided with a conduit that communicates with the transfer pipe. The transfer pipe is rotatably connected to the vertical pipe.
[0011] To facilitate assembly of the top cover, the present invention is improved in that the top of the dye cylinder is connected to the top cover via a mating flange, and the two mating flanges are fixed by multiple bolts.
[0012] To facilitate the rotation of the two branch pipes within the dye tank, the present invention includes the following improvement: the branch pipe is fixed above the top cover by a support rod, and the bottom end of the support rod is fixed to the top end of the top cover by screws.
[0013] The bottom end of the adapter pipe is connected to the top end of the vertical pipe via a rotary joint;
[0014] The top of the vertical tube is provided with a gear ring, and a motor is fixedly installed at the upper end of the top cover. The output end of the motor is provided with a motor shaft, and the upper end of the motor shaft is provided with a gear that meshes with the gear ring.
[0015] Furthermore, an improvement of this utility model is that a top seat is fixedly provided in the middle part of the top cover, the top seat is penetrated by a vertical tube, and the vertical tube and the top seat are rotatably connected by a sealed bearing.
[0016] To facilitate the replacement of the stirring rod, the present invention includes an improvement in that a docking plate is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the bottom tube, and a docking plate is provided at the top end of the stirring rod and the bottom end of the docking plate, and the two docking plates are fixed by screws.
[0017] To prevent the nozzle from clogging, the present invention includes the following improvements: two protective sleeves symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom tube and penetrated by the diversion tube are provided. The two ends of the protective sleeves are rotatably connected to the diversion tubes through sealed bearings. One side of the protective sleeve is provided with multiple slots that communicate with the groove.
[0018] The top of the protective sleeve is provided with a locking rod, which passes through the protective sleeve and contacts the diverter pipe at one end. The locking rod is threadedly connected to the protective sleeve.
[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0020] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean, and has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] Highly efficient and thorough cleaning, reducing manual labor: The motor drives the vertical pipe, bottom pipe and diversion pipe to rotate, and together with the cleaning liquid sprayed from the nozzle, it achieves all-round and multi-angle flushing of the inner wall of the dye tank, solving the problem that traditional manual cleaning is difficult to cover dead corners; no need for operators to enter the tank or frequently use long-handled tools, greatly reducing labor intensity, while avoiding chemical irritation to the human body from dye residue, and improving operational safety.
[0022] Proper nozzle protection reduces the risk of clogging: During dyeing operations, the protective sleeve is connected to the distributor pipe through a sealed bearing. Its hollow slots and recesses are staggered to shield the nozzle and prevent dye particles and fiber debris from entering and causing clogging. When cleaning, simply rotate the protective sleeve to expose the nozzle. The ingenious structural design extends the service life of the nozzle and reduces equipment maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 The main view;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;
[0027] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of the structure at point B in the middle;
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Dye vat; 2. Top cover; 3. Discharge pipe; 4. Top seat; 5. Vertical pipe; 6. Gear ring; 7. Motor; 8. Gear; 9. Transfer pipe; 10. Liquid supply pump; 11. Conduit; 12. Bottom pipe; 13. Diverter pipe; 14. Nozzle; 15. Empty tank; 16. Locking rod; 17. Protective sleeve; 18. Stirring rod; 19. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean, comprising a dyeing vat 1, wherein the upper end of the dyeing vat 1 is provided with a detachable top cover 2, and the lower end of the dyeing vat 1 is provided with a discharge pipe 3, and a valve is provided on the discharge pipe 3.
[0031] The top cover 2 has a vertically rotating vertical tube 5 in the middle part. The lower end of the vertical tube 5 is provided with a bottom tube 12 located inside the dye tank 1. Two diversion tubes 13 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom tube 12. Multiple grooves are provided on the outer wall of the diversion tube 13, and nozzles 14 are arranged in the grooves.
[0032] The lower end of the bottom tube 12 is provided with a detachable stirring rod 18;
[0033] The top cover 2 is provided with a transfer pipe 9 that communicates with the vertical pipe 5. A liquid supply pump 10 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the top cover 2. The water outlet of the liquid supply pump 10 is provided with a conduit 11 that communicates with the transfer pipe 9. The transfer pipe 9 is rotatably connected to the vertical pipe 5.
[0034] Equipment assembly:
[0035] The top of the dye tank 1 is connected to the top cover 2 via a mating flange, and the two mating flanges are fixed by multiple bolts.
[0036] A docking plate 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the bottom tube 12, and a docking plate 19 is provided at the top end of the stirring rod 18 and the bottom end of the docking plate 19. The two docking plates 19 are fixed by screws.
[0037] Connect the top cover 2 to the top of the dye cylinder 1 via the connecting flange and fix it with bolts; fix the connecting plate 19 at the top of the stirring rod 18 to the connecting plate 19 at the bottom of the bottom tube 12 with screws to complete the installation of the stirring rod 18; rotate the protective sleeve 17 to make the empty groove 15 and the groove on the outer wall of the diversion pipe 13 misaligned, and lock the protective sleeve 17 with the locking rod 16 to ensure that the nozzle 14 is blocked and protected by the protective sleeve 17.
[0038] Material preparation: Open the top cover 2, put the fabric (or yarn, woven fabric) to be dyed into the dye vat 1, add the prepared dye solution, and close the top cover 2 tightly.
[0039] Dyeing operation:
[0040] The adapter pipe 9 is fixed above the top cover 2 by a support rod, and the bottom end of the support rod is fixed to the top end of the top cover 2 by screws;
[0041] The bottom end of the adapter pipe 9 is connected to the top end of the vertical pipe 5 via a rotary joint;
[0042] The top of the vertical tube 5 is provided with a gear ring 6, and the upper end of the top cover 2 is fixedly provided with a motor 7. The output end of the motor 7 is provided with a motor shaft, and the upper end of the motor shaft is provided with a gear 8 that meshes with the gear ring 6.
[0043] The top cover 2 is fixedly provided with a top seat 4 in the middle part. The top seat 4 is penetrated by a vertical tube 5, and the vertical tube 5 and the top seat 4 are rotatably connected by a sealed bearing.
[0044] When the motor 7 is started, the motor shaft at the output end of the motor 7 drives the gear 8 to rotate. The gear 8 meshes with the gear ring 6 at the top of the vertical tube 5, driving the vertical tube 5 to rotate under the support of the sealed bearing of the top seat 4.
[0045] The vertical tube 5 drives the bottom tube 12 and the stirring rod 18 at the lower end to rotate synchronously. The stirring rod 18 stirs the dye liquor, so that the fabric is fully immersed and reacts with the dye liquor. By controlling parameters such as dyeing time and stirring speed, the fabric is colored.
[0046] Dyeing complete: Turn off motor 7, open the valve on discharge pipe 3, and discharge the dye solution through discharge pipe 3.
[0047] Cleaning operation process:
[0048] Two protective sleeves 17 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom tube 12 and are penetrated by the diversion tube 13. The two ends of the protective sleeve 17 are rotatably connected to the diversion tube 13 through the sealed bearing. One side of the protective sleeve 17 is provided with multiple empty slots 15 that communicate with the groove.
[0049] The top end of the protective sleeve 17 is provided with a locking rod 16, which passes through the protective sleeve 17 and one end contacts the diverter pipe 13. The locking rod 16 is threadedly connected to the protective sleeve 17.
[0050] Preliminary preparation: After the dye liquor is discharged, remove the bolts on the connecting flange and remove the top cover 2 from the dye tank 1; loosen the locking rod 16 at the top of the protective sleeve 17, rotate the protective sleeve 17 until the empty groove 15 is aligned with the groove of the diverter pipe 13, so that the nozzle 14 is exposed from the groove, and then rotate the locking rod 16 to fix the position of the protective sleeve 17 (fixed by pressing the diverter pipe 13 with threads).
[0051] Cleaning fluid supply: The inlet of the supply pump 10 is connected to the cleaning fluid container through a water pipe, and the outlet of the supply pump 10 is connected to the adapter pipe 9 through the conduit 11. The adapter pipe 9 is fixed above the top cover 2 by a support rod, and its bottom end is connected to the top of the vertical pipe 5 through a swivel joint, so as to ensure that the cleaning fluid can enter the bottom pipe 12 and the diversion pipe 13 through the adapter pipe 9 and the vertical pipe 5.
[0052] All-round cleaning: Start the liquid supply pump 10, and the cleaning liquid enters the diversion pipe 13 through the conduit 11, the transfer pipe 9, the vertical pipe 5, and the bottom pipe 12 in sequence, and is finally sprayed out from the nozzle 14; at the same time, start the motor 7, and the vertical pipe 5 drives the bottom pipe 12 and the diversion pipe 13 to rotate in the dye tank 1. The nozzle 14 rotates with the diversion pipe 13 to flush the inner wall of the dye tank 1 from multiple angles.
[0053] Finishing process: Turn off the liquid supply pump 10 and motor 7, manually wipe the bottom of dye tank 1, and discharge the wastewater generated during cleaning through discharge pipe 3; after cleaning, the protective sleeve 17 can be reset in reverse and the locking rod 16 can be tightened again to protect the nozzle 14.
[0054] The top cover 2 is connected to the dye tank 1 via a docking flange, and the stirring rod 18 is detachably connected to the bottom pipe 12 via the docking plate 19, which facilitates the assembly, disassembly and replacement of parts of the equipment; the transfer pipe 9 is connected to the vertical pipe 5 via a rotary joint, and the vertical pipe 5 is connected to the top seat 4 via a sealed bearing, which ensures both the flexibility of rotation and the sealing of liquid flow, thereby improving the stability of equipment operation.
[0055] The equipment has both dyeing and cleaning functions. During dyeing, the stirring rod 18 can evenly mix the dye liquor to ensure dyeing quality. During cleaning, the nozzle 14 is rotated and rinsed through the same drive system, eliminating the need for additional cleaning equipment, reducing the space occupied by the equipment, and improving the continuity of the production process.
[0056] The meshing transmission between the gear ring 6 and the gear 8 is stable, ensuring that the rotation speed of the diverter pipe 13 is uniform. The detailed design of the support rod fixing the transfer pipe 9 and the sealing function of the sealed bearing further improves the reliability of the equipment in the dyeing and cleaning process, reduces the probability of failure, and is suitable for the needs of industrial continuous production.
[0057] Vertical tube 5 is made of 316L stainless steel, ensuring durability in dye and cleaning solutions.
[0058] Rotary connection: The top is connected to the adapter pipe 9 via a rotary joint. The rotary joint can be a loose flange type made of stainless steel, such as model KTR-100, which can achieve 360° rotation, ensuring that the vertical pipe 5 rotates flexibly and has a good seal to prevent liquid leakage. The vertical pipe 5 is rotatably connected to the top seat 4 in the middle part of the top cover 2 via a sealed bearing. The sealed bearing can be a deep groove ball seal bearing 6206-2RS, with an inner diameter of 30mm, an outer diameter of 62mm, and a thickness of 16mm, which provides stable rotation support and prevents dye liquid from entering the interior of the top cover 2.
[0059] Bottom tube 12 material: 316L stainless steel.
[0060] Diverter 13 Material: 316L stainless steel.
[0061] Nozzle 14 Material: Made of corrosion-resistant engineering plastic material, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which can effectively resist the corrosion of dyeing and cleaning solutions.
[0062] Model: Fan-shaped nozzle 14 can be selected, such as SP-1 / 4-SS-03, with a nozzle diameter of 1.0mm and a spray angle of 60°, which can evenly spray the cleaning liquid onto the inner wall of dye tank 1.
[0063] Installation: The nozzles are installed in the groove on the outer wall of the diversion pipe 13. Multiple nozzles 14 are installed on each diversion pipe 13 according to actual needs, such as one every 100mm, to ensure complete coverage and cleaning of the inner wall of the dye tank 1.
[0064] Model 10 liquid supply pump: The IHR type printing and dyeing pump can be selected. It is a single-stage, single-suction, cantilever centrifugal pump suitable for conveying printing and dyeing liquid and cleaning liquid at 0-150℃.
[0065] Motor Model 7: YFB3 series dust explosion-proof three-phase asynchronous motor can be selected, suitable for textile industry environments.
[0066] Protective sleeve 17 is made of 316L stainless steel.
[0067] In the description herein, it should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0068] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean, comprising a dyeing vat (1), characterized in that: The dye cylinder (1) is provided with a detachable top cover (2) at the upper end and a discharge pipe (3) at the lower end, with a valve on the discharge pipe (3); The top cover (2) has a vertically rotating vertical tube (5) in the middle part. The lower end of the vertical tube (5) is provided with a bottom tube (12) located inside the dye tank (1). Two branch pipes (13) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the bottom tube (12). Multiple grooves are provided on the outer wall of the branch pipe (13), and nozzles (14) are arranged in the grooves. The lower end of the bottom tube (12) is provided with a detachable stirring rod (18); The top cover (2) is provided with a transfer pipe (9) that communicates with the vertical pipe (5). A liquid supply pump (10) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the top cover (2). The water outlet of the liquid supply pump (10) is provided with a conduit (11) that communicates with the transfer pipe (9). The transfer pipe (9) is rotatably connected to the vertical pipe (5).
2. The fabric dyeing vat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the dye tank (1) is connected to the top cover (2) by a connecting flange, and the two connecting flanges are fixed by multiple bolts.
3. The fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adapter pipe (9) is fixed above the top cover (2) by a support rod, and the bottom end of the support rod is fixed to the top end of the top cover (2) by screws; The bottom end of the adapter pipe (9) is connected to the top end of the vertical pipe (5) via a rotary joint; The top of the vertical tube (5) is provided with a gear ring (6), and the upper end of the top cover (2) is fixedly provided with a motor (7). The output end of the motor (7) is provided with a motor shaft, and the upper end of the motor shaft is provided with a gear (8) that meshes with the gear ring (6).
4. The fabric dyeing vat according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top cover (2) is fixedly provided with a top seat (4) in the middle part. The top seat (4) is penetrated by a vertical tube (5), and the vertical tube (5) and the top seat (4) are rotatably connected by a sealed bearing.
5. A fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean according to claim 4, characterized in that: A docking plate (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the bottom tube (12), and a docking plate (19) is provided at the top end of the stirring rod (18) and the bottom end of the docking plate (19). The two docking plates (19) are fixed by screws.
6. A fabric dyeing vat that is easy to clean according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two protective sleeves (17) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom tube (12) and penetrated by the diversion tube (13). The two ends of the protective sleeve (17) are rotatably connected to the diversion tube (13) through a sealed bearing. A plurality of empty slots (15) communicating with the groove are provided on one side of the protective sleeve (17). The top end of the protective sleeve (17) is provided with a locking rod (16), which passes through the protective sleeve (17) and one end contacts the diverter pipe (13). The locking rod (16) is threadedly connected to the protective sleeve (17).