An integrated protein separation device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of integrated protein separation device, by base integration counterweight assembly, protein separator and quick-connection type oxygenation pump, significantly improve stability and operating efficiency;The stacking design of counterweight assembly allows users to increase or decrease the number of counterweight discs according to actual needs, and the lifting lugs at the top of the cooperating bolts enable convenient handling, allowing the device to maintain anti-overturning when adapting to different size aquatic environments;The quick-connection pipeline of the oxygenation pump and the protein separator ensures the airtightness of the gas connection, enabling one-handed quick disassembly of the oxygenation pump, and avoiding air leakage and liquid backflow;The plug-in structure of the collection cup and the reaction cylinder simplifies the disassembly process, and the waterproof breather valve of the air inlet port blocks liquid backflow during shutdown, reducing maintenance difficulty and equipment failure rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wastewater treatment, and in particular to an integrated protein separation device. Background Technology

[0002] Protein skimmers are core equipment in aquarium and marine aquarium systems. They use the principle of air flotation to separate and collect impurities such as proteins and organic debris from the water, thereby maintaining water quality. Traditional protein skimmers typically employ a split design, with the main body of the protein skimmer, the aerator pump, and the counterweight structure installed independently. In practical applications, users need to separately fix the main body of the skimmer and the aerator pump, and connect the air interface through complex piping, resulting in cumbersome installation steps and a large space requirement.

[0003] The existing structure has the following significant problems:

[0004] Insufficient stability: The split design causes the center of gravity of the device to be dispersed, making it prone to tilting or even tipping over, especially under the impact of water flow in large aquariums. Although some devices improve stability through base counterweights, the counterweights are mostly fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the container (for example, it is not possible to adapt to different water depths by adding or removing counterweight plates).

[0005] Low reliability of air circuit connections: The oxygen pump and separator are usually connected by a direct hose, and the interface is prone to detachment due to vibration or seal failure, resulting in air leakage or water backflow into the air pump. In addition, the repeated plugging and unplugging of the pipeline during disassembly and maintenance accelerates the aging of the interface.

[0006] Poor maintenance convenience: The collection cup, as a waste storage component, needs to be cleaned frequently, but the existing structure is mostly fixed with threads or clips, which requires two hands to operate when disassembling and is prone to collision with the separator body; at the same time, the air inlet without a waterproof and breathable valve is prone to backflow of liquid due to the siphon effect when the machine is stopped, which can damage the air pump.

[0007] The aforementioned problems lead to reduced equipment operating efficiency and increased maintenance costs, creating an urgent need for an integrated protein separation device that is highly integrated, has adjustable counterweight, reliable gas path connection, and is easy to disassemble and maintain. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a protein separation device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0010] This utility model provides an integrated protein separation device, comprising:

[0011] A base, wherein counterweight components are provided on both sides of the base;

[0012] A protein separator assembly, the protein separator assembly being fixed to the upper surface of the base;

[0013] An oxygenation pump is fixed to the side of the protein separator assembly and is detachably connected to the protein separator assembly via quick-connect tubing.

[0014] Preferably, the counterweight assembly includes a counterweight plate, which is stacked on the surface of the base. The counterweight plate has a through hole in the middle, and a bolt passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the base.

[0015] Preferably, the base is provided with limiting posts, and the counterweight plate is limited between the limiting posts.

[0016] Preferably, the bolt has a lifting ring at the top.

[0017] Preferably, the protein separator assembly includes a reaction cylinder, a collection cup detachably provided at the top of the reaction cylinder, a water inlet at the bottom of the reaction cylinder, a water outlet at the top of the reaction cylinder, and an air inlet on the side of the reaction cylinder, the air inlet being connected to the quick-connect pipeline.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the collecting cup is provided with an inlet, the top of the reaction cylinder is inserted into the inlet, and an elastic flap is provided around the inlet.

[0019] Preferably, the air inlet is equipped with a waterproof and breathable valve.

[0020] Preferably, the quick-connect pipe includes a threaded sleeve, the side of which is provided with an expansion joint, an air tube passing through the middle of which is provided with a sealing ring, and a threaded cap screwed onto the outside of which is provided.

[0021] The present invention achieves the following beneficial technical effects compared to the prior art:

[0022] This utility model provides an integrated protein separator that integrates a counterweight assembly, a protein separator, and a quick-connect aerator pump into a base, significantly improving stability and operational efficiency. The stackable design of the counterweight assembly allows users to add or remove the number of counterweight plates according to actual needs, and the lifting ring on the top of the bolts enables convenient handling, ensuring the device remains anti-tipping when adapted to aquarium environments of different sizes. The quick-connect piping between the aerator pump and the protein separator ensures airtightness of the air connection, enabling quick one-handed assembly and disassembly of the aerator pump and preventing air leakage and liquid backflow. The plug-in structure of the collection cup and the reaction cylinder simplifies the disassembly process, and the waterproof and breathable valve at the air inlet prevents liquid backflow when the machine is stopped, reducing maintenance difficulty and equipment failure rate. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the integrated protein separation device provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fast pipeline structure in the integrated protein separation device provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first," "second," etc., are merely for distinguishing the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages). In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated protein separation device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] This embodiment provides an integrated protein separation device, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes:

[0033] The base 1 has counterweight components 2 on both sides, which ensures the stability of the base 1.

[0034] Protein separator assembly 3, which is fixed to the upper surface of base 1, is used to collect protein impurities in water by generating bubbles.

[0035] An oxygen pump 4 is fixed to the side of the protein separator assembly 3 and is detachably connected to the protein separator assembly 3 via a quick-connect pipe 5, thereby providing an air source.

[0036] In one embodiment, the counterweight assembly 2 includes a counterweight plate 21, which is stacked on the surface of the base 1. The counterweight plate 21 has a through hole 22 in the middle, and a bolt 23 passes through the through hole 22 and is threaded to the base 1. The stacked design of the counterweight assembly allows users to increase or decrease the number of counterweight plates according to actual needs.

[0037] In one implementation, the base 1 is provided with limiting posts 24, and the counterweight plate 21 is limited between the limiting posts 24, thereby ensuring the accurate installation of the counterweight plate 21.

[0038] As one implementation method, the top of the bolt 23 is provided with a lifting ring 25, which can be lifted and facilitates convenient handling.

[0039] In one embodiment, the protein separator assembly 3 includes a reaction cylinder 31, a collection cup 32 detachably mounted on the top of the reaction cylinder 31, a water inlet 33 at the bottom of the reaction cylinder 31, a water outlet 34 at the top of the reaction cylinder 31, and an air inlet 35 on the side of the reaction cylinder 31. The air inlet 35 is connected to the quick-connect pipe 5. Water mixed with protein impurities enters the reaction cylinder 31 through the water inlet 33, and at the same time, gas also enters the reaction cylinder 31 through the air inlet 35. The gas generates bubbles, which encapsulate the impurities in the water and float them to the collection cup 32. Protein separation can be completed by periodically cleaning the collection cup 32.

[0040] In one embodiment, the bottom of the collection cup 32 is provided with an inlet 36, and the top of the reaction cylinder 31 is inserted into the inlet 36. The inlet 36 is surrounded by an elastic flap 37. The plug-in design facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the collection cup 32. When the collection cup 32 is removed, the elastic flap 37 will automatically close to seal the inlet 36, thereby preventing the leakage of separated impurities.

[0041] As one implementation method, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air inlet 35 is equipped with a waterproof and breathable valve 38, which allows only gas to enter and prevents water from overflowing.

[0042] In one embodiment, the quick-connect pipe 5 includes a threaded sleeve 51, with an expansion joint 52 on the side of the threaded sleeve 51. An air tube 54 passes through the middle of the threaded sleeve 51 via a sealing ring 53. A threaded cap 55 is screwed onto the outside of the threaded sleeve 51. When connecting, the air tube 54 is inserted into the air inlet 35, the threaded sleeve 51 is placed on the outside of the air inlet 35, and the threaded cap 55 is rotated. The expansion joint 52 is compressed, so that the threaded sleeve 51 is tightly fixed on the air inlet 35. At the same time, the sealing ring 53 can form a seal to ensure the connection effect.

[0043] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0044] It should be noted that the components mentioned in the above embodiments are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0045] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated protein separation device, characterized in that: include: A base, wherein counterweight components are provided on both sides of the base; A protein separator assembly, the protein separator assembly being fixed to the upper surface of the base; An oxygenation pump is fixed to the side of the protein separator assembly and is detachably connected to the protein separator assembly via quick-connect tubing.

2. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight plate, which is stacked on the surface of the base. The counterweight plate has a through hole in the middle, and a bolt passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the base.

3. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base is provided with limiting posts, and the counterweight plate is limited between the limiting posts.

4. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bolt is equipped with a lifting ring at the top.

5. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protein separator assembly includes a reaction cylinder with a detachable collection cup at the top, a water inlet at the bottom, a water outlet at the top, and an air inlet on the side, which is connected to the quick-connect tubing.

6. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the collection cup is provided with an inlet, the top of the reaction cylinder is inserted into the inlet, and elastic flaps are provided around the inlet.

7. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air inlet is equipped with a waterproof and breathable valve.

8. The integrated protein separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-connect pipe includes a threaded sleeve, the side of which is provided with an expansion joint, an air tube passing through the middle of which is provided with a sealing ring, and a threaded cap screwed onto the outside of which is provided.

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