A gutter filter assembly that is easy to maintain
By using underwater sensors and regulating mechanisms to control the water flow rate in rainwater pipes, combined with baffles and filtration mechanisms, the problem of water flow speed impacting and damaging the filter screen is solved, enabling convenient maintenance and cleaning and reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI SHUHUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing technology cannot effectively control the water flow rate in the pipes, which leads to impurities impacting and damaging the filter screen, increasing maintenance costs and making it inconvenient to clean the filter screen.
The system uses underwater sensors to monitor water flow speed and controls it through an adjustment mechanism. Combined with a baffle plate and a filtration mechanism, it reduces water flow speed to prevent damage to the filter screen and facilitates the deposition and cleaning of impurities.
It effectively controls water flow speed, prevents filter screen damage, improves the service life and maintenance convenience of filter components, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water supply and drainage technology, specifically relating to a rainwater pipe filter assembly that is easy to maintain. Background Technology
[0002] Sponge city is a modern urban stormwater management concept that aims to improve a city's adaptability to extreme rainfall and climate change by mimicking the water absorption, storage, infiltration, and purification functions of natural ecosystems, while alleviating problems such as urban flooding and water shortages.
[0003] With the rapid development of cities, a series of environmental problems such as urban flooding, black and odorous water bodies, and damage to aquatic ecosystems have become increasingly prominent. In municipal drainage systems, rainwater pipes, as an important auxiliary structure of the drainage pipe system, directly determine the drainage capacity of the drainage pipe system by their ability to effectively collect water and efficiently transport surface rainwater runoff to the municipal drainage pipe system.
[0004] A prior art patent, CN216726130U, describes a filtration pipe for water conservancy projects. It includes a filter screen mounting box and connecting pipes on both sides of the box. The connecting pipes are integrally formed and fixedly connected to the filter screen mounting box. A fixing frame is welded to the opening of each connecting pipe, and a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the fixing frame. A turntable is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft. Multiple fan blades and connecting rods are evenly welded to the side wall of the turntable, and scrapers are welded to the ends of the connecting rods. A filter screen is installed in the filter screen mounting box. This patent uses water flow to drive the fan blades to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable to rotate. The turntable, through the connecting rods, drives the scrapers to rotate, thus cleaning the inside of the connecting pipe and preventing impurities from adhering to its inner wall. However, in practical use, this patent still has the following shortcomings: From a practical standpoint, it cannot control the water flow speed within the pipe or determine the size of impurities. High-velocity, large impurities can impact and damage the device and filter screen, affecting the filtration effect and increasing pipe maintenance costs.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a rainwater pipe filtration assembly that is easy to maintain, in order to solve the problems of inconvenience in controlling the flow rate inside the pipe and inconvenience in maintaining and cleaning the filter screen in the existing technology. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rainwater pipe filter assembly that is easy to maintain, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rainwater pipe filtration assembly that is easy to maintain, comprising a water supply pipe, a tapered pipe, and an adjusting pipe. An underwater sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply pipe and penetrates the inside of the water supply pipe. The right side of the tapered pipe is fixedly connected to the left side of the water supply pipe, and the left side of the tapered pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the adjusting pipe. A maintenance pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the adjusting pipe, and an inspection cover is threaded to the bottom end of the maintenance pipe. An adjusting mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting pipe, and a filtering mechanism is fixedly connected to the left side of the adjusting pipe.
[0008] The adjustment mechanism includes a rotating component and a control component. The rotating component is disposed inside the adjustment pipe, and the control component is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment pipe.
[0009] The filtration mechanism includes a filter component and an installation component. The right side of the installation component is fixedly connected to the left side of the regulating pipe, and the filter component is inserted into the installation component.
[0010] It should be noted in the solution that there are two identical tapered tubes, and the large-diameter end of the left tapered tube is fixedly connected to the left side of the filter mechanism.
[0011] It is further worth noting that the installation assembly includes a flange, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the regulating pipe. A housing is fixedly connected to the left side of the flange. Rotating pins are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the housing. A rotating block is rotatably connected to the top of the rotating pins. Limit frames are fixedly connected to the two sides inside the housing, and sealing gaskets are fixedly connected to the surface of the limit frames.
[0012] Furthermore, it should be noted that there are two flanges, one located on the left side of the housing and the other on the right side. There are four rotating pins distributed at the four corners of the top of the housing, and two limiting frames distributed on both sides inside the housing. By rotating the rotating block, the filter assembly can be easily fixed and disassembled.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the filter assembly includes a top cover disposed at the top of the housing, a handle fixedly connected to the top of the top cover, a limiting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the top cover, a circular through hole in the middle of the limiting plate, and a filter screen fixedly connected inside the circular through hole.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the top cover is flush with the top of the box, and the size of the limiting plate is the same as the size between the two limiting frames, resulting in a higher sealing performance between the limiting plate and the limiting frames.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating assembly includes a sealed bearing. The outer ring of the sealed bearing is fixedly connected to an adjusting pipe, and the inner ring of the sealed bearing is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft. A driven bevel gear is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft. Two sealed bearings are provided, symmetrically distributed at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft. A waterproof sealing gasket is fitted inside the sealed bearing and the surface of the rotating shaft. A chuck is provided inside the waterproof sealing gasket, and a slot is opened inside the chuck. A water baffle is engaged in the slot. Two water baffles are provided, and the two water baffles are distributed on both sides of the rotating shaft.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the control component includes a base, which is fixedly connected to the top of the regulating pipe. A control motor is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and a driving bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the control motor. The right side of the driving bevel gear meshes with the top of the driven bevel gear.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the rainwater pipe filter assembly provided by this utility model, which is easy to maintain, has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0018] (1) By monitoring the water flow inside the water pipeline through an underwater sensor, the water flow speed inside the pipeline is controlled by an adjustment mechanism. Impurities with fast water flow speed are blocked by the baffle plate, which reduces their flow speed and prevents the filter screen from being damaged by impact. The deposited impurities can be cleaned through the filter mechanism and maintenance pipeline.
[0019] (2) The filter mechanism filters impurities. The insertion between the limiting plate and the limiting frame makes the mechanism more airtight and prevents water leakage. The rotatability of the rotating block facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the filter components, and makes it convenient to replace, repair and clean the filter screen, thus improving the convenience and practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter mechanism of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Water supply pipe; 2. Underwater sensor; 3. Conical tube; 4. Adjustment mechanism; 41. Rotating assembly; 411. Driven bevel gear; 412. Rotating shaft; 413. Sealed bearing; 414. Waterproof sealing gasket; 415. Chuck; 416. Slot; 417. Water baffle; 42. Control assembly; 421. Control motor; 422. Driven bevel gear; 423. Base; 5. Filtration mechanism; 51. Filtration assembly; 511. Top cover; 512. Handle; 513. Limiting plate; 514. Circular through hole; 515. Filter screen; 52. Mounting assembly; 521. Housing; 522. Flange; 523. Rotating pin; 524. Rotating block; 525. Sealing gasket; 526. Limiting frame; 6. Adjustment pipe; 7. Maintenance pipe; 8. Inspection cover. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0028] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a rainwater pipe filter assembly that is easy to maintain, including a water supply pipe 1, a tapered pipe 3, and an adjusting pipe 6. An underwater sensor 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply pipe 1, and the underwater sensor 2 penetrates inside the water supply pipe 1. The underwater sensor 2 is a Xylem SonTek-IQ model and is used to monitor the pipe flow. The right side of the tapered pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the left side of the water supply pipe 1, and the left side of the tapered pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the right side of the adjusting pipe 6. A maintenance pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the adjusting pipe 6, and an inspection cover 8 is threadedly connected to the bottom end of the maintenance pipe 7. An adjusting mechanism 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting pipe 6, and a filtering mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the left side of the adjusting pipe 6.
[0029] Specifically, underwater sensor 2 monitors the flow velocity range (0.5-5m / s) and turbidity threshold (≥50NTU) in real time, and performs the following actions through PLC controller (not shown): when the flow velocity is >3m / s, it controls motor 421 to drive baffle 417 to rotate to a 45° tilt angle, so that the flow velocity is reduced by 30% to 50%; when the turbidity exceeds the standard, it triggers an audible and visual alarm (not shown) to prompt the cleaning and maintenance of sediment in pipe 7.
[0030] Alternatively, the inspection cover 8 can be replaced with a pneumatic quick-opening flange (not shown), equipped with a pressure sensor, which automatically opens to drain when the sediment height is greater than 1 / 3 of the pipe diameter.
[0031] The filter mechanism 5 includes a filter component 51 and an installation component 52. The right side of the installation component 52 is fixedly connected to the left side of the regulating pipe 6, and the filter component 51 is inserted into the installation component 52.
[0032] The regulating mechanism 4 includes a rotating component 41 and a control component 42. The rotating component 41 is disposed inside the regulating pipe 6, and the control component 42 is fixedly connected to the top of the regulating pipe 6.
[0033] Further as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, it is worth noting that the rotating assembly 41 includes a sealed bearing 413. The outer ring of the sealed bearing 413 is fixedly connected to the regulating pipe 6, and the inner ring of the sealed bearing 413 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 412. A driven bevel gear 411 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 412. There are two sealed bearings 413, symmetrically distributed at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft 412. A waterproof sealing gasket 414 is fitted inside the sealed bearing 413 and the surface of the rotating shaft 412. A chuck 415 is provided inside the waterproof sealing gasket 414. A slot 416 is opened inside the chuck 415. A water baffle 417 is engaged in the slot 416. There are two water baffles 417, which are distributed on both sides of the rotating shaft 412.
[0034] The baffle plate 417 is made of 304 stainless steel with a thickness of 5mm and has a flow guide groove (not shown) on its surface to disperse the impact force of the water flow; the chuck 415 and the rotating shaft 412 transmit torque through a flat key structure to ensure the precise angle of the baffle plate 417.
[0035] Further as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, it is worth noting that the control component 42 includes a base 423, which is fixedly connected to the top of the regulating pipe 6. A control motor 421 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 423. An active bevel gear 422 is fixedly connected to the output end of the control motor 421. The right side of the active bevel gear 422 meshes with the top of the driven bevel gear 411.
[0036] In use, the underwater sensor 2 monitors and provides feedback on the water flow speed. When the water flow speed is too fast, the underwater sensor 2 sends feedback to the control motor 421 of the control component 42. The output end of the control motor 421 is fixedly connected to the active bevel gear 422. The active bevel gear 422 drives the driven bevel gear 411, which is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 412, to rotate, thereby causing the rotating shaft 412 to rotate. Since the chuck 415 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 412, and the baffle plate 417 is inserted into the slot 416 opened on the surface of the chuck 415, the baffle plate 417 will rotate with the rotating shaft 412, thereby reducing the flow range in the pipe, thus reducing the water flow speed and the speed of impurities, and preventing damage to the filter screen 515.
[0037] According to the above working process, by monitoring the water flow inside the water pipe 1 by the underwater sensor 2, the water flow speed in the pipe is controlled by the regulating mechanism 4. Impurities with fast water flow speed are blocked by the baffle plate 417, which reduces the flow speed and prevents the filter screen 515 from being damaged by impact. The deposited impurities can be cleaned through the filter mechanism 5 and the maintenance pipe 7.
[0038] Further as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the filter assembly 51 includes a top cover 511, which is located at the top of the housing 521. A handle 512 is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover 511, and a limiting plate 513 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top cover 511. A circular through hole 514 is provided in the middle of the limiting plate 513, and a filter screen 515 is fixedly connected in the circular through hole 514. The top of the top cover 511 is flush with the top of the housing 521.
[0039] Further as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the installation component 52 includes a flange 522, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the regulating pipe 6. A housing 521 is fixedly connected to the left side of the flange 522. Rotating pins 523 are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the housing 521. A rotating block 524 is rotatably connected to the top of the rotating pins 523. Limit frames 526 are fixedly connected to the inside of the housing 521 on both sides. Sealing gaskets 525 are fixedly connected to the surface of the limit frames 526. There are two flanges 522, one on the left side of the housing 521 and the other on the right side. There are four rotating pins 523, distributed at the four corners of the top of the housing 521. There are two limit frames 526, distributed on both sides of the inside of the housing 521. The size of the limit plate 513 is the same as the size between the two limit frames 526.
[0040] In use, the rotating block 524 is rotated on the rotating pin 523 to release the limit on the top of the top cover 511, thereby making it easier to lift the handle 512 and remove the limit plate 513 inside the housing 521 to facilitate cleaning, maintenance and replacement of the filter screen 515, thereby improving its maintenance efficiency and convenience.
[0041] This solution has the following working process: When this device is in use, water flows into the water supply pipe 1, and the pipe diameter is enlarged by the conical pipe 3, thereby slowing down the water flow speed. The water flow speed is monitored and fed back by an underwater sensor 2 that is fixedly connected to the water supply pipe 1 and penetrates the inner wall of the pipe. When the water flow speed is too fast, the underwater sensor 2 feeds back to the control motor 421 of the control component 42. The output end of the control motor 421 is fixedly connected to the active bevel gear 422. The active bevel gear 422 drives the driven bevel gear that is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 412. The gear 411 rotates, causing the shaft 412 to rotate. Since the chuck 415 is fixedly connected to the surface of the shaft 412, and the baffle 417 is inserted into the slot 416 opened on the surface of the chuck 415, the baffle 417 will rotate with the shaft 412, which reduces the flow range in the pipe, thereby reducing the speed of water flow and impurities, preventing damage to the filter screen 515. Slow-moving impurities will accumulate in the maintenance pipe 7, and the impurities can be cleaned periodically by rotating the inspection cover 8 that is threadedly connected to the bottom of the maintenance pipe 7.
[0042] Due to its limited lifespan, the filter screen 515 needs to be replaced and maintained periodically. When replacing or maintaining the filter screen 515, rotate the rotating block 524, lift the handle 512, and remove the filter assembly 51 inserted into the mounting assembly 52. This facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the filter screen 515 and also allows for its cleaning.
[0043] In summary: By monitoring the water flow inside the water supply pipe 1 through the underwater sensor 2, and controlling the water flow speed through the regulating mechanism 4, impurities with high flow speeds are blocked by the baffle plate 417, reducing their flow velocity and preventing damage to the filter screen 515 from impact. The deposited impurities can be cleaned through the filter mechanism 5 and the maintenance pipe 7. The filter mechanism 5 filters impurities, and the insertion between the limiting plate 513 and the limiting frame 526 makes the mechanism more airtight, preventing water leakage. The rotatability of the rotating block 524 facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the filter assembly 51, making it convenient to replace, repair, and clean the filter screen 515, thus improving the convenience and practicality of the device.
Claims
1. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for ease of maintenance comprising a water delivery pipe (1), a tapered pipe (3), a regulating pipe (6), characterised in that: An underwater sensor (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply pipe (1). The underwater sensor (2) penetrates the water supply pipe (1). The right side of the tapered pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the left side of the water supply pipe (1). The left side of the tapered pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the right side of the regulating pipe (6). A maintenance pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the regulating pipe (6). An inspection cover (8) is threadedly connected to the bottom end of the maintenance pipe (7). An regulating mechanism (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the regulating pipe (6). A filter mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the left side of the regulating pipe (6). The adjustment mechanism (4) includes a rotating component (41) and a control component (42). The rotating component (41) is disposed inside the adjustment pipe (6), and the control component (42) is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment pipe (6). The filtration mechanism (5) includes a filter assembly (51) and an installation assembly (52). The right side of the installation assembly (52) is fixedly connected to the left side of the regulating pipe (6), and the filter assembly (51) is inserted into the installation assembly (52).
2. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for ease of maintenance according to claim 1 wherein: There are two identical tapered tubes (3), with the large-diameter end of the left tapered tube (3) fixedly connected to the left side of the filter mechanism (5).
3. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for ease of maintenance according to claim 2 wherein: The mounting assembly (52) includes a flange (522) which is fixedly connected to the right side of the regulating pipe (6). A housing (521) is fixedly connected to the left side of the flange (522). Rotating pins (523) are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the housing (521). A rotating block (524) is rotatably connected to the top of the rotating pins (523). Limit frames (526) are fixedly connected to both sides inside the housing (521). A sealing gasket (525) is fixedly connected to the surface of the limit frame (526).
4. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for ease of maintenance according to claim 3 wherein: Two flanges (522) are provided, one flange (522) is provided on the left side of the box body (521) and the other flange (522) is provided on the right side of the box body (521). Four rotating pins (523) are provided, distributed at the four corners of the top of the box body (521). Two limiting frames (526) are provided, distributed on both sides inside the box body (521).
5. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for ease of maintenance according to claim 4 wherein: The filter assembly (51) includes a top cover (511), which is located at the top of the housing (521). A handle (512) is fixedly connected to the top of the top cover (511), and a limiting plate (513) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top cover (511). A circular through hole (514) is opened in the middle of the limiting plate (513), and a filter screen (515) is fixedly connected inside the circular through hole (514).
6. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for easy maintenance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the top cover (511) is flush with the top of the box body (521), and the size of the limiting plate (513) is the same as the size between the two limiting frames (526).
7. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for easy maintenance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (41) includes a sealed bearing (413). The outer ring of the sealed bearing (413) is fixedly connected to the adjusting pipe (6). The inner ring of the sealed bearing (413) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (412). The top end of the rotating shaft (412) is fixedly connected to a driven bevel gear (411). There are two sealed bearings (413), which are symmetrically distributed at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft (412). A waterproof sealing gasket (414) is fitted on the inner side of the sealed bearing (413) and the surface of the rotating shaft (412). A chuck (415) is provided on the inner side of the waterproof sealing gasket (414). A slot (416) is opened on the inner side of the chuck (415). A water baffle (417) is engaged in the slot (416). There are two water baffles (417), which are distributed on both sides of the rotating shaft (412).
8. A rainwater pipe filter assembly for easy maintenance according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control component (42) includes a base (423), which is fixedly connected to the top of the regulating pipe (6). A control motor (421) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (423), and an active bevel gear (422) is fixedly connected to the output end of the control motor (421). The right side of the active bevel gear (422) meshes with the top of the driven bevel gear (411).