A filter cleaning device

By designing a filter cleaning device with storage containers and heating elements, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive filter cleaning in long-distance crude oil pipelines has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and environmental protection.

CN224404630UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26PIPECHINA SOUTH CHINA CO +1

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PIPECHINA SOUTH CHINA CO
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to filter cleaning technical field discloses a filter cleaning device. Filter cleaning device includes storage container, support piece and heating piece. Storage container includes storage main part, switch board and transparent observation window, and storage main part has clean cavity, and switch board can seal clean cavity, and storage main part is set with the water inlet, water outlet and oil outlet that communicate with clean cavity, and the oil outlet is located the top of water outlet, and the water inlet is provided with water inlet pipe, and the transparent observation window is fixedly connected in storage main part;Support piece includes a plurality of support legs, and a plurality of support legs are fixedly connected to the bottom end of storage container to support storage container;Heating piece is arranged in clean cavity, and heating piece is configured as heating water in clean cavity to clean filter. The filter cleaning device provided by the utility model has simple steps of cleaning filter, improves cleaning efficiency, and the sewage, dirty oil and dirt produced by cleaning filter can be collected, reducing the pollution to the environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filter cleaning technology, and in particular to a filter cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] The horizontal filters at long-distance crude oil pipeline stations are large and heavy. After pipeline cleaning operations, the filters accumulate significant amounts of impurities and wax, making cleaning time-consuming and labor-intensive. According to the equipment maintenance standards of oil and gas transportation units, the filters need to be cleaned and maintained regularly. Existing steam turbines can only melt the surface sludge during the heating process; impurities formed in the middle of the filter cannot be completely melted. To clean these impurities, cleaning personnel need to simultaneously use explosion-proof tools to clean and collect the sludge in woven bags. Typically, cleaning one filter takes several days, resulting in low cleaning efficiency and potential environmental pollution. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a filter cleaning device to improve the efficiency of filter cleaning.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A filter cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] A storage container includes a storage body, a switch plate, and a transparent observation window. The storage body has a cleaning chamber. The switch plate is movably connected to the storage body and can seal the cleaning chamber. The storage body has a water inlet, a water outlet, and an oil outlet communicating with the cleaning chamber. The oil outlet is located above the water outlet. A first switch valve is provided at the oil outlet, and a second switch valve is provided at the water outlet. A water inlet pipe is provided at the water inlet, and water can flow into the cleaning chamber from the water inlet pipe. The transparent observation window is fixedly connected to the storage body. The top of the transparent observation window is higher than the oil outlet, and the bottom of the transparent observation window is lower than the oil outlet.

[0007] The support includes multiple support legs, which are fixedly connected to the storage body.

[0008] A heating element disposed within the cleaning chamber is configured to heat the water within the cleaning chamber to clean the filter.

[0009] In the aforementioned filter cleaning device, the switch plate is rotatably connected to the top of the storage body, and the rotation angle of the switch plate is greater than 90°.

[0010] The above-mentioned filter cleaning device further includes a support member. The bottom end of the storage body is recessed downward to form a collection cavity. The collection cavity is connected to the cleaning cavity. The support member is fixedly installed in the cleaning cavity. The support member is used to support the filter, and the dirt generated by the filter during cleaning in the cleaning cavity can pass through the support member and fall into the collection cavity.

[0011] In the above-mentioned filter cleaning device, the support member is a support plate, and a plurality of discharge holes are evenly spaced on the support plate, through which the dirt falls into the collection chamber.

[0012] The aforementioned filter cleaning device further includes multiple lifting members, which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage body at intervals around the storage body, and the support member overlaps the multiple lifting members.

[0013] In the aforementioned filter cleaning device, the heating element includes multiple heating tubes, with one heating tube fixedly connected to the bottom end of each lifting element.

[0014] The aforementioned filter cleaning device includes a drain outlet at the bottom of the storage body, which is connected to the collection chamber, and a third switch valve is installed at the drain outlet.

[0015] In the aforementioned filter cleaning device, the transparent viewing window is adhered to the side of the storage body, and a sealing strip is sandwiched between the transparent viewing window and the storage body.

[0016] The aforementioned filter cleaning device includes an inlet pipe comprising a first pipe section and a second pipe section that are connected to each other. The first pipe section extends vertically, and the second pipe section is connected to the storage body and communicates with the inlet.

[0017] In the aforementioned filter cleaning device, a water inlet funnel is fixedly connected to the end of the first pipe section away from the second pipe section, and the water inlet funnel is connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This utility model provides a filter cleaning device comprising a storage container, a support, and a heating element. The support supports the storage container. In use, the switch is opened, the filter is placed in the cleaning chamber, and water is poured into the cleaning chamber through the inlet pipe until the water level is above the filter. The switch is then closed. The heating element heats the water in the cleaning chamber. Oil mist or wax on the filter melts due to the steam heating and drips into the water. The oil-water interface can be seen through a transparent observation window. The oil-water interface is adjusted to the oil outlet by adjusting the water inlet and outlet. The first switch valve is opened to discharge the dirty oil through the oil outlet. After the dirty oil is drained, the second switch valve is opened to discharge the wastewater through the water outlet. The dirt detached from the filter falls into the storage container for later unified cleaning. This utility model provides a filter cleaning device with simple cleaning steps, allowing for single-person operation and improving cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, the wastewater, dirty oil, and dirt generated during filter cleaning can be collected, reducing environmental pollution. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the filter cleaning device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the filter cleaning device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the filter cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Storage container; 11. Storage body; 111. Cleaning chamber; 112. Water inlet; 113. Water outlet; 114. Oil outlet; 115. Collection chamber; 116. Sewage outlet; 12. Switch panel; 13. Transparent observation window;

[0025] 2. First switching valve; 3. Second switching valve;

[0026] 4. Inlet pipe; 41. First pipe section; 42. Second pipe section;

[0027] 5. Support components;

[0028] 6. Heating element; 7. Bearing element; 8. Lifting element;

[0029] 9. Third switching valve;

[0030] 10. Water inlet funnel;

[0031] 100. Filter. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] This invention provides a filter cleaning device that can improve the efficiency of filter cleaning and protect the environment.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the filter cleaning device includes a storage container 1, a support 5, and a heating element 6. The storage container 1 includes a storage body 11, a switch plate 12, and a transparent observation window 13. The storage body 11 has a cleaning chamber 111. The switch plate 12 is movably connected to the storage body 11 and can seal the cleaning chamber 111. The storage body 11 has an inlet 112, an outlet 113, and an oil outlet 114 communicating with the cleaning chamber 111. The oil outlet 114 is located above the outlet 113. A first switch valve 2 is installed at the oil outlet 114, and a second switch valve 3 is installed at the outlet 113. A water inlet pipe 4 is provided at the inlet 112, through which water can flow into the cleaning chamber 111. A transparent observation window 13 is fixedly connected to the storage body 11. The top of the transparent observation window 13 is higher than the oil outlet 114 and the bottom of the transparent observation window 13 is lower than the oil outlet 114. The support member 5 includes multiple support legs, which are fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage container 1 to support the storage container 1. A heating element 6 is provided in the cleaning chamber 111 and is configured to heat the water in the cleaning chamber 111 to clean the filter 100.

[0038] The filter cleaning device provided by this utility model includes a storage container 1, a support member 5, and a heating element 6. The support member 5 supports the storage container 1. In use, the switch plate 12 is turned on, the filter 100 is placed in the cleaning chamber 111, and water is injected into the cleaning chamber 111 through the water inlet pipe 4 until the water level is higher than the filter 100. Then, the switch plate 12 is turned off. The heating element 6 heats the water in the cleaning chamber 111. The oil mist or wax on the filter 100 melts due to the steam heating and drips into the water. The oil-water interface can be seen through the transparent observation window 13. The oil-water interface is adjusted to the oil outlet 114 by the water inlet and outlet. The first switch valve 2 is opened to discharge the dirty oil from the oil outlet 114. After the dirty oil is discharged, the second switch valve 3 is opened to discharge the wastewater from the water outlet 113. The dirt that falls off the filter 100 falls into the storage container 1, and the dirt can be cleaned uniformly later. The filter cleaning device provided by this utility model has a simple cleaning process for the filter 100, which can be operated by a single person, improving cleaning efficiency. In addition, the sewage, oil and stains generated during the cleaning of the filter 100 can be collected, reducing environmental pollution.

[0039] The oil outlet 114 is located above the water outlet 113 because the density of oil is less than that of water, and the oil layer is located above the water layer. This arrangement allows the sludge to be discharged from the oil outlet 114 first, and then the wastewater to be discharged from the water outlet 113, thus improving efficiency.

[0040] The first switching valve 2 controls the opening and closing of the oil outlet, and the second switching valve 3 controls the opening and closing of the water outlet 113. Both the first switching valve 2 and the second switching valve 3 can be ball valves. Ball valves have a simple structure, good sealing performance, and can be opened and closed quickly.

[0041] It should be noted that ball valves are conventional devices in this field, and their structure, connection relationships, and working methods are all conventional settings, which will not be described in detail here.

[0042] The switch plate 12 can open and close the storage body 11. The switch plate 12 can be connected to the top of the storage body 11 or to the side of the storage body 11. For example, the switch plate 12 is connected to the top of the storage body 11. The switch plate 12 is rotatably connected to the storage body 11, making it easy to switch on and off.

[0043] Specifically, the switch plate 12 has a first rotating hole, the storage body 11 has a second rotating hole, and the rotating shaft passes through the first rotating hole and the second transmission hole to connect the storage body 11 and the switch plate 12, so that the switch plate 12 can rotate relative to the storage body 11.

[0044] Furthermore, the switch plate 12 is rotatably connected to the top of the storage body 11, and the rotation angle of the switch plate 12 is greater than 90°. After the switch plate 12 is opened, during the process of placing the filter 100 into the cleaning chamber 111, the switch plate 12 can avoid the filter 100, preventing the filter 100 from colliding with the switch plate 12 and damaging it. Moreover, the switch plate 12 is located at the top of the storage body 11, which can prevent water in the cleaning chamber 111 from seeping out from the gap between the switch plate 12 and the storage body 11, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0045] In other embodiments, the switch plate 12 may be slidably connected to the storage body 11, or optionally, the switch plate 12 may be slidably connected to the side of the storage body 11.

[0046] This embodiment does not specifically limit the shape of the storage body 11. Optionally, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 The storage body 11 is cylindrical, and the bottom of the storage body 11 is pot-shaped. There is no right-angle gap at the arc transition between the inner wall of the cylinder and the bottom of the pot, which avoids stains and improves cleaning efficiency.

[0047] In order to improve drainage efficiency, in this embodiment, a drain outlet 116 is provided at the bottom of the storage body 11. The drain outlet 116 is connected to the collection chamber 115. A third switch valve 9 is provided at the drain outlet 116. The drain outlet 116 can discharge the remaining sewage, further improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0048] Specifically, the drain outlet 116 is located at the middle of the bottom of the storage body 11. Sewage flows along the inner wall of the storage container 1 to the middle position. Opening the third switch valve 9 can discharge all the sewage in the storage body 11, and impurities dissolved in the sewage can also be discharged at the same time. Substances that cannot be discharged from the drain outlet 116 accumulate at the bottom of the storage body 11, requiring manual cleaning later, which improves the cleaning efficiency of the filter 100.

[0049] The transparent observation window 13 is used to observe the oil-water interface inside the storage container 1, facilitating the adjustment of the oil-water interface to the oil outlet 114. The transparent observation window 13 is adhered to the side of the storage body 11, and a sealing strip is sandwiched between the transparent observation window 13 and the storage body 11 to improve sealing, prevent sewage leakage, and protect the environment.

[0050] The transparent observation window 13 can be made of acrylic sheet, which has good transparency and is impact resistant. In addition, acrylic sheet is easy to obtain and cut, which improves processing efficiency.

[0051] Water entering through inlet 112 raises the oil-water interface, while water exiting through outlet 113 lowers the oil-water interface. By controlling the inlet and outlet water flow, the oil-water interface can be maintained at outlet 114, thus improving the efficiency of sludge and oil discharge.

[0052] To improve the efficiency of regulating the oil-water interface, the inlet 112 and outlet 113 are located at the same height, ensuring that the inlet and outlet positions are below the oil layer, thus preventing damage to the oil layer during the inlet and outlet processes.

[0053] To raise the height of the water inlet and prevent water from flowing out of the inlet 112, the water inlet pipe 4 improves the efficiency of filling the storage container 1 with water. Exemplarily, the water inlet pipe 4 includes a first pipe section 41 and a second pipe section 42 connected together. The first pipe section 41 extends vertically, and the second pipe section 42 connects to the storage body 11 and communicates with the inlet 112. The vertical extension of the first pipe section 41 reduces horizontal space occupation, saves materials, and lowers costs.

[0054] Specifically, a water inlet funnel 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the first pipe section 41 away from the second pipe section 42, and the water inlet funnel 10 is connected to the water inlet pipe 4. The water inlet funnel 10 increases the water inlet area, making it easier to fill with water.

[0055] The support member 5 is used to support the storage container 1. In this embodiment, the support member 5 includes three support legs, which are distributed in a triangle at the bottom of the storage body 11 to improve the stability of the support. The support legs can be welded to the storage body 11, which is convenient and has high connection strength.

[0056] In other embodiments, the support 5 may be bolted to the storage body 11.

[0057] To improve the efficiency of cleaning the filter 100, in this embodiment, the filter cleaning device further includes a support member 7. The bottom end of the storage body 11 is recessed downward to form a collection cavity 115, which communicates with the cleaning cavity 111. The support member 7 is fixedly disposed inside the cleaning cavity 111. The support member 7 supports the filter 100, and the dirt generated by the filter 100 during cleaning in the cleaning cavity 111 can pass through the support member 7 and fall into the collection cavity 115. The dirt that falls off the filter 100 into the collection cavity 115 prevents the dirt from re-adhering to the filter 100 and improves cleaning efficiency.

[0058] The support member 7 can be a frame structure or a plate structure. Optionally, the support member 7 is a support plate with multiple evenly spaced discharge holes, through which waste falls into the collection chamber 115. The support plate is easy to process and has a strong supporting capacity for the filter 100.

[0059] Furthermore, the filter cleaning device also includes multiple support members 8, which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage body 11 at intervals around the storage body 11. The support member 7 overlaps with the multiple support members 8, making installation convenient.

[0060] For example, there are two lifting members 8, which are spaced apart on opposite sides of the storage body 11. The two lifting members 8 can evenly distribute the load of the bearing member 7 and the filter 100, thereby improving stability.

[0061] In other embodiments, four support members 8 may be provided, and the four support members 8 are evenly spaced around the inner wall of the storage body 11 to further improve the support stability.

[0062] Specifically, the lifting component 8 is a drag ring. The ring-shaped design of the drag ring ensures that the force is evenly distributed. It can disperse the weight of the object being lifted through the circumference of the ring body, reduce local stress concentration, and avoid deformation caused by single-point force, which could lead to the filter 100 falling off.

[0063] The heating element 6 can be connected to the support member 8 or surround the inner wall of the storage body 11. Exemplarily, the heating element 6 is connected to the support member 8, which is convenient. Specifically, the heating element 6 includes multiple heating tubes, with one heating tube fixedly connected to the bottom end of each support member 8. This facilitates maintenance and replacement; if a heating tube malfunctions, only the damaged heating tube needs to be replaced during maintenance, reducing maintenance time, costs, and efficiency.

[0064] The steps for using the filter cleaning device provided by this utility model are as follows:

[0065] S1: Open switch plate 12, use tower crane to lift filter 100 into storage container 1, make adjustments to ensure that filter 100 is stably placed on support 7.

[0066] S2: Turn off switch plate 12, fill water into water inlet funnel 10, ensure that the water in cleaning chamber 111 is above filter 100, and stop filling water.

[0067] S3: Turn on the heating element 6. The oil mist or wax on the filter 100 melts due to the steam heating and drips into the water. Wait for the water in the storage container 1 to cool down and form an oil-water interface.

[0068] S4: Adjust the inlet and outlet water flow so that the oil-water interface is located at the oil outlet. Open the first switch valve 2 to discharge the sludge oil. After the sludge oil is discharged, close the first switch valve 2. Open the second switch valve 3 to discharge the sewage. Then close the second switch valve 3 and open the third switch valve 9 to discharge all the sewage in the storage container 1.

[0069] S5: Check the cumulative amount of dirt in storage container 1 and clean it regularly.

[0070] Wastewater discharged from outlet 113 can be recycled, saving energy. Accumulated waste in storage container 1 can be placed in woven bags to protect the environment.

[0071] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A filter cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A storage container (1) includes a storage body (11), a switch plate (12), and a transparent observation window (13). The storage body (11) has a cleaning chamber (111). The storage body (11) is movably connected to the switch plate (12), which can seal the cleaning chamber (111). The storage body (11) has an inlet (112), an outlet (113), and an oil outlet (114) communicating with the cleaning chamber (111). The oil outlet (114) is located at the outlet (113). Above the oil outlet (113), a first switch valve (2) is provided at the oil outlet (114), a second switch valve (3) is provided at the water outlet (113), and a water inlet pipe (4) is provided at the water inlet (112). Water can flow into the cleaning chamber (111) from the water inlet pipe (4). The transparent observation window (13) is fixedly connected to the storage body (11). The top of the transparent observation window (13) is higher than the oil outlet (114), and the bottom of the transparent observation window (13) is lower than the oil outlet (114). The support member (5) includes multiple support legs, which are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the storage body (11) to support the storage container (1); A heating element (6) is disposed in the cleaning chamber (111) and is configured to heat the water in the cleaning chamber (111) to clean the filter (100).

2. The filter cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch plate (12) is rotatably connected to the top of the storage body (11), and the rotation angle of the switch plate (12) is greater than 90°.

3. The filter cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter cleaning device also includes a support member (7). The bottom end of the storage body (11) is recessed downward to form a collection cavity (115). The collection cavity (115) is connected to the cleaning cavity (111). The support member (7) is fixedly installed in the cleaning cavity (111). The support member (7) is used to support the filter (100). The dirt generated by the filter (100) during cleaning in the cleaning cavity (111) can pass through the support member (7) and fall into the collection cavity (115).

4. The filter cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The carrier (7) is a carrier plate, and a plurality of discharge holes are evenly spaced on the carrier plate, through which the waste falls into the collection chamber (115).

5. The filter cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The filter cleaning device also includes a plurality of lifting members (8), which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage body (11) at intervals around the storage body (11), and the bearing member (7) overlaps the plurality of lifting members (8).

6. The filter cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heating element (6) includes multiple heating tubes, and each of the supporting elements (8) has a heating tube fixedly connected to its bottom end.

7. The filter cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage body (11) has a drain port (116) at its bottom end, which is connected to the collection chamber (115). A third switch valve (9) is provided at the drain port (116).

8. The filter cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent observation window (13) is adhered to the side of the storage body (11), and a sealing strip is sandwiched between the transparent observation window (13) and the storage body (11).

9. The filter cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (4) includes a first pipe section (41) and a second pipe section (42) that are connected to each other. The first pipe section (41) extends in a vertical direction, and the second pipe section (42) is connected to the storage body (11) and communicates with the water inlet (112).

10. The filter cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first pipe section (41) is fixedly connected to a water inlet funnel (10) at one end away from the second pipe section (42), and the water inlet funnel (10) is connected to the water inlet pipe (4).