A water removal device for a gas compressor

By designing layered replacement of dehumidifying particles and spiral blades, the problem of saturation of the dehumidifying particle layer in the dehumidification device is solved, improving the dehumidification effect and material utilization, and realizing the efficient operation of the dehumidification device.

CN224404790UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26SHANDONG XINBARUI COLD CHAIN TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG XINBARUI COLD CHAIN TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

In existing air compressor dehumidification devices, the dehumidification particle layer becomes saturated, leading to a decrease in moisture absorption capacity. Furthermore, the layers cannot be replaced, affecting the dehumidification effect and material utilization.

Method used

A device for layered replacement of dehumidifying particles was designed. The device uses a drive shaft to rotate a sealing plate, thereby automatically replenishing and discharging the dehumidifying particles. Combined with the rotation of the spiral blades, the contact time and separation effect between the gas and the particles are improved.

Benefits of technology

This improved dehumidification performance, avoided material waste, and ensured the continuous and efficient operation of the dehumidification device.

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Abstract

A kind of water removal device for gas compressor, including tank body, the bottom of tank body is fixedly installed several support legs, the bottom of tank body is connected and is installed into gas inlet pipe, the top of tank body is connected and is installed into gas outlet pipe, tank body is equipped with dehumidification particle, tank body is fixedly installed baffle, baffle separates tank body into dehumidification chamber and recovery chamber.The utility model has simple structure, ingenious, by transmission shaft drives sealing plate rotation to make feed inlet and discharge opening open, bottom layer saturated dehumidification particle is discharged, new dehumidification particle in storage box is supplemented to dehumidification chamber, transmission shaft also will drive spiral blade rotation, dehumidification particle is transported, by extrusion when rotating, still can make the dehumidification particle of agglomeration separation, the setting of spiral blade also increases the travel of gas in dehumidification chamber, makes gas spiral rise, can have sufficient time with dehumidification particle contact, improves dehumidification effect, can satisfy actual demand, suitable for promotion.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air compressor supporting equipment, specifically a water removal device for gas compressors. Background Technology

[0002] Air compressors are used to compress air to obtain high-pressure gas. The air source at their inlet comes directly from the external environment. This air contains a certain amount of water vapor, dust, and other impurities. The water vapor content is greatly affected by weather and season. When the air compressor compresses the gas, it simultaneously compresses the water vapor, resulting in high-humidity high-pressure gas. This makes workpieces and equipment using high-pressure gas prone to corrosion and also susceptible to microbial growth due to dust ingress. This affects the service life of workpieces and equipment and negatively impacts production processes using this structure, ultimately affecting production plans or quality. (Authorization announcement number: CN) The patent (221144728)U, titled "Maintenance-Free Gas Treatment Device for Air Compressors," discloses a device that treats incoming compressor gas using dehumidifying particles within a tank. However, in this device, the dehumidifying particles closer to the bottom of the tank become saturated first, followed by the upper layer, causing the lower layer to saturate rapidly and lose its moisture absorption capacity. Consequently, the moisture absorption capacity of the upper particles cannot be fully utilized, resulting in a decrease in overall moisture absorption efficiency. Furthermore, the lower particles may clump together, hindering gas flow and affecting dehumidification quality. Since this device cannot replace the dehumidifying particles layer by layer, it results in material waste. Therefore, we have designed a dehumidification device for a gas compressor that allows for the layer-by-layer replacement of dehumidifying particles. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a dehydration device for a gas compressor to address the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A dehumidification device for a gas compressor includes a tank with several support legs fixedly installed at the bottom. An air inlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank, and an air outlet pipe is connected to the top of the tank. The tank contains dehumidifying particles. A partition is fixedly installed inside the tank, dividing the tank into a dehumidification chamber and a recovery chamber. A drive shaft is rotatably installed on the partition, with one end extending to the outside of the tank and fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor. Spiral blades are fixedly installed on the drive shaft. A feed inlet is provided on the tank, and a storage box is provided on one side of the feed inlet. The storage box is fixedly installed on the tank, and the motor is fixedly installed on the storage box. An outlet is provided on the partition, and sealing plates are connected to both ends of the drive shaft. One sealing plate seals the feed inlet, and the other sealing plate seals the outlet.

[0006] As described above, in a dehydration device for a gas compressor, the bottom sidewall of the recovery chamber is inverted conical and connected to a discharge pipe equipped with a valve.

[0007] As described above, a dehydration device for a gas compressor has a perforated plate on one side of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, and the perforated plate is fixedly installed on the tank.

[0008] As described above, in a dehydration device for a gas compressor, the top of the storage box has a threaded hole, and a sealing cover is installed by threaded connection.

[0009] As described above, a dehydration device for a gas compressor has rubber rings on the side of the inlet and outlet opposite to the sealing plate. The rubber rings are installed on the tank or partition and can fit against the corresponding sealing plate.

[0010] As described above, in a dehydration device for a gas compressor, the sealing plate is slidably mounted on a tank or partition. Several arc-shaped dovetail sliders are fixedly mounted on the sealing plate. Several annular dovetail grooves are opened on the inner wall of the tank and the partition. The dovetail sliders are slidably mounted in the corresponding dovetail grooves. A wedge block is fixedly mounted on one side of the sealing plate. Pull rods are hinged to both ends of the drive shaft. The pull rods abut against the wedge blocks. A baffle is provided on one side of the pull rod. The baffle is fixedly mounted on the drive shaft. A torsion spring is provided between the pull rod and the baffle.

[0011] The advantages of this utility model are: it has a simple structure and ingenious design. The transmission shaft drives the sealing plate to rotate, opening the inlet and outlet. The saturated dehumidifying particles at the bottom are discharged, and new dehumidifying particles are added to the dehumidification chamber from the storage box. The transmission shaft also drives the spiral blades to rotate, conveying the dehumidifying particles. The compression during rotation can also separate the clumps of dehumidifying particles. The spiral blades also increase the gas's travel distance in the dehumidification chamber, causing the gas to rise in a spiral shape and have sufficient time to contact the dehumidifying particles, thus improving the dehumidification effect. It can meet practical needs and is suitable for widespread application. When using this device, the gas to be dehumidified is introduced into the dehumidification chamber through the inlet pipe. The gas comes into contact with the dehumidification particles in the chamber, thus achieving dehumidification. The gas flows in a spiral direction along the spiral blades to the top of the tank and is then discharged from the outlet pipe, completing the dehumidification process. When it is necessary to discharge the lower layer of dehumidification particles, the motor drives the drive shaft to rotate in the forward direction. The drive shaft drives the spiral blades and the sealing plate to rotate together. The sealing plate no longer seals the outlet and inlet, and the dehumidification particles at the bottom fall from the outlet into the recovery chamber. The rotating spiral blades transport and compress the dehumidification particles, separating any clumps and facilitating their discharge. The top sealing plate no longer seals the inlet, and the dehumidification particles in the storage box can fall from the inlet to the top of the dehumidification chamber for replenishment. After the dehumidification particles are replaced, the drive shaft drives the sealing plate to reseal the inlet and outlet. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Detailed Implementation

[0013] 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 embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 View from A in the middle.

[0015] Attached reference numerals: 1. Tank body, 2. Inlet pipe, 3. Outlet pipe, 4. Dehumidifying granules, 5. Baffle plate, 6. Dehumidification chamber, 7. Recovery chamber, 8. Drive shaft, 9. Motor, 10. Feed inlet, 11. Storage box, 12. Spiral blade, 13. Sealing plate, 14. Discharge port, 15. Support leg, 20. Discharge pipe, 30. Mesh plate, 40. Sealing cover, 50. Rubber ring, 60. Dovetail slider, 61. Dovetail groove, 62. Wedge block, 63. Pull rod, 64. Baffle, etc. Figure 1 , 2As shown, the device includes a tank 1, with several support legs 15 fixedly installed at the bottom of the tank 1. An air inlet pipe 2 is connected to the bottom of the tank 1, and an air outlet pipe 3 is connected to the top of the tank 1. The tank 1 contains dehumidifying particles 4. The device is characterized by: a partition 5 fixedly installed inside the tank 1, dividing the tank 1 into a dehumidification chamber 6 and a recovery chamber 7; a drive shaft 8 is rotatably mounted on the partition 5; one end of the drive shaft 8 extends to the outside of the tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor 9; the lower end of the drive shaft 8 is rotatably connected to a pre-drilled hole on the partition 5 via a bearing; and the upper end of the drive shaft 8... The pre-drilled hole at the top of the tank body 1 is rotatably connected to the sealed bearing. The spiral blade 12 is fixedly installed on the drive shaft 8. The spiral blade 12, drive shaft 8, and output shaft of motor 9 are coaxially arranged. The tank body 1 has a feed inlet 10. A storage box 11 is provided on one side of the feed inlet 10. The storage box 11 is fixedly installed on the tank body 1. The motor 9 is fixedly installed on the storage box 11. The partition 5 has a discharge port 14. The two ends of the drive shaft 8 are respectively connected to sealing plates 13. One sealing plate 13 seals the feed inlet 10, and the other sealing plate 13 seals the discharge port 14. This utility model has a simple structure and ingenious design. The transmission shaft 8 drives the sealing plate 13 to rotate, opening the inlet 10 and outlet 14. The saturated dehumidifying particles 4 at the bottom are discharged, and new dehumidifying particles 4 in the storage box 11 are added to the dehumidification chamber 6. The transmission shaft 8 also drives the spiral blades 12 to rotate, conveying the dehumidifying particles 4. The compression during rotation can also separate the clumps of dehumidifying particles 4. The spiral blades 12 also increase the travel of the gas in the dehumidification chamber 6, causing the gas to rise in a spiral and have sufficient time to contact the dehumidifying particles 4, thus improving the dehumidification effect. It can meet practical needs and is suitable for promotion. When using this device, the gas to be dehumidified is introduced into the dehumidification chamber 6 through the inlet pipe 2. The gas comes into contact with the dehumidifying particles 4 in the dehumidification chamber 6, thus achieving dehumidification. The gas flows in a spiral direction along the spiral blades 12 to the top of the tank 1 and is then discharged from the outlet pipe 3, completing the dehumidification process. When it is necessary to discharge the lower layer of dehumidifying particles 4, the motor 9 drives the drive shaft 8 to rotate in the forward direction. The drive shaft 8 drives the spiral blades 12 and the sealing plate 13 to rotate together, and the sealing plate 13 no longer seals the outlet 14 and the inlet 10. The dehumidifying particles 4 at the bottom fall from the discharge port 14 into the recovery chamber 7. The spiral blades 12 rotate to transport and compress the dehumidifying particles 4, separating any clumps and facilitating their discharge. The sealing plate 13 at the top no longer seals the inlet 10, allowing the dehumidifying particles 4 in the storage box 11 to fall from the inlet 10 to the top of the dehumidification chamber 6 for replenishment. After the dehumidifying particles 4 are replaced, the drive shaft 8 drives the sealing plate 13 to reseal the inlet 10 and the discharge port 14.

[0016] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the bottom sidewall of the recovery chamber 7 in this embodiment is inverted conical and connected to a discharge pipe 20 equipped with a valve. The inverted conical sidewall allows the dehumidifying particles 4 that fall into the recovery chamber 7 to slide towards the discharge pipe 20 for discharge. When it is necessary to discharge the dehumidifying particles 4 from the recovery chamber, the outlet 14 is first sealed by the sealing plate 13, and then the discharge pipe 20 is opened. This prevents external gas from entering the recovery chamber 7 during discharge and then entering the dehumidifying chamber 6 through the outlet 14, causing gas mixing.

[0017] Specifically, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a perforated plate 30 is provided on one side of the air inlet pipe 2 and the air outlet pipe 3, and the perforated plate 30 is fixedly installed on the tank body 1. The perforated plate 30 can prevent the dehumidifying particles 4 in the dehumidification chamber 6 from entering the air inlet pipe 2 or the air outlet pipe 3.

[0018] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the top of the storage box 11 in this embodiment has a threaded hole, and a sealing cover 40 is threadedly installed. The drive shaft 8 drives the upper sealing plate 13 to rotate. When the inlet 10 is no longer sealed, the sealing cover 40 is not removed, thereby separating the storage box 11 from the external gas to prevent external gas from entering the tank 1 and affecting the dehumidification effect. When it is necessary to add dehumidifying particles 4 to the storage box 11, the sealing plate 13 is kept sealing the inlet 10 to prevent gas flow between the storage box 11 and the dehumidification chamber 6. Then, the sealing cover 40 can be unscrewed to add dehumidifying particles 4. After adding, the dehumidifying particles 4 in the storage box 11 can dehumidify the small amount of external gas that enters, ensuring the dehumidification effect.

[0019] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the inlet 10 and outlet 14 are respectively provided with rubber rings 50 on one side opposite to the sealing plate 13. The rubber rings 50 are installed on the tank body 1 or the partition plate 5, and can fit in close contact with the corresponding sealing plate 13. The rubber rings 50 can increase the sealing effect and further prevent gas mixing.

[0020] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the sealing plate 13 described in this embodiment is slidably installed on the tank body 1 or the partition 5. Several arc-shaped dovetail sliders 60 are fixedly installed on the sealing plate 13. Several annular dovetail grooves 61 are opened on the inner wall of the tank body 1 and the partition 5. The dovetail grooves 61, the dovetail sliders 60 and the transmission shaft 8 are coaxially arranged. The dovetail sliders 60 are slidably installed in the corresponding dovetail grooves 61. Wedge blocks 62 are fixedly installed on one side of the sealing plate 13. Pull rods 63 are hinged to both ends of the transmission shaft 8. The pull rods 63 and the wedge blocks 62 are in contact. A baffle 64 is provided on one side of the pull rods 63. The baffle 64 is fixedly installed on the transmission shaft 8. A torsion spring is provided between the pull rods 63 and the baffle 64. The torsion spring is not shown in the figure. The torsion spring is fitted on the hinge shaft. One end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the pull rod, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the baffle 64. Motor 9 drives transmission shaft 8 to rotate in the reverse direction, which in turn drives lever 63 to rotate together. When lever 63 contacts wedge block 62, lever 63 cannot rotate along hinge shaft due to obstruction by baffle 64. Lever 63 pushes wedge block 62 and sealing plate 13 to slide along dovetail groove 60, thereby pushing sealing plate 13 away from feed inlet 12 or discharge outlet 14. After feed inlet 12 and discharge outlet 14 are no longer sealed, dehumidifying particles can pass through normally. Subsequently, motor 9 drives transmission shaft 8 to rotate in the forward direction. Lever 63 no longer pushes sealing plate 13 and follows transmission shaft 8 in the forward direction. When transmission shaft 8 rotates in the forward direction to contact the inclined surface on wedge block 62, baffle 64 can no longer prevent lever 63 from rotating along hinge shaft. The lever 63 rotates under the counterforce of the wedge block 62. At this time, the torsion spring accumulates potential energy. When the lever 63 separates from the wedge block 62, the lever 63 resets under the action of the torsion spring. When the lever 63 rotates along the hinge axis, it no longer pushes the sealing plate 13 to move. This means that when the drive shaft 8 rotates in the forward direction to drive the spiral blade 12 to convey dehumidifying particles, the sealing plate 13 does not need to keep revolving, avoiding frequent friction with the rubber ring 50 and preventing the sealing plate 13 from blocking the outlet 14 and the inlet 10 every time it rotates. When it is necessary to reseal the inlet 10 and the outlet 14, the motor 9 drives the drive shaft 8 to rotate in the reverse direction, so that the lever 63 pushes the corresponding sealing plate 13 to revolve until the inlet 10 and the outlet 14 are sealed.

[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dehumidification device for a gas compressor, comprising a tank (1), several support legs (15) fixedly installed at the bottom of the tank (1), an air inlet pipe (2) connected to the bottom of the tank (1), an air outlet pipe (3) connected to the top of the tank (1), and dehumidifying particles (4) contained inside the tank (1), characterized in that: A partition (5) is fixedly installed inside the tank (1). The partition (5) divides the tank (1) into a dehumidification chamber (6) and a recovery chamber (7). A drive shaft (8) is rotatably installed on the partition (5). One end of the drive shaft (8) extends to the outside of the tank (1) and is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (9). A spiral blade (12) is fixedly installed on the drive shaft (8). A feed inlet (10) is opened on the tank (1). A storage box (11) is provided on one side of the feed inlet (10). The storage box (11) is fixedly installed on the tank (1). The motor (9) is fixedly installed on the storage box (11). A discharge port (14) is opened on the partition (5). Sealing plates (13) are connected to both ends of the drive shaft (8). One sealing plate (13) seals the feed inlet (10), and the other sealing plate (13) seals the discharge port (14).

2. A dehydration device for a gas compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom sidewall of the recovery chamber (7) is inverted conical and connected to a discharge pipe (20) with a valve.

3. A dehydration device for a gas compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet pipe (2) and the air outlet pipe (3) are respectively provided with a perforated plate (30) on one side, and the perforated plate (30) is fixedly installed on the tank body (1).

4. A dehydration device for a gas compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage box (11) has a threaded hole, and a sealing cover (40) is installed by thread fitting.

5. A dehydration device for a gas compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed inlet (10) and the discharge outlet (14) are respectively provided with rubber rings (50) on one side of the sealing plate (13). The rubber rings (50) are installed on the tank body (1) or the partition (5) and can fit with the corresponding sealing plate (13).

6. A dehydration device for a gas compressor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sealing plate (13) is slidably installed on the tank body (1) or the partition (5). Several arc-shaped dovetail sliders (60) are fixedly installed on the sealing plate (13). Several annular dovetail grooves (61) are opened on the inner wall of the tank body (1) and the partition (5). The dovetail sliders (60) are slidably installed in the corresponding dovetail grooves (61). Wedge blocks (62) are fixedly installed on one side of the sealing plate (13). Pull rods (63) are hinged to both ends of the transmission shaft (8). Pull rods (63) and wedge blocks (62) abut against each other. Baffles (64) are provided on one side of the pull rods (63). Baffles (64) are fixedly installed on the transmission shaft (8). Torsion springs are provided between the pull rods (63) and the baffles (64).