Modular anaerobic reactor device

By using a modular anaerobic reactor with detachable connections and multiple sealing designs, the problems of complex connections and insufficient sealing in existing devices are solved, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly and improving sealing performance, thus ensuring the stability and flexibility of the equipment.

CN224411730UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26麦焘环境科技(上海)有限公司

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
麦焘环境科技(上海)有限公司
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing modular anaerobic reactor devices suffer from complex connection methods, insufficient sealing, inconvenient maintenance, and leakage risks due to pressure changes. Furthermore, module expansion operations are cumbersome.

Method used

It adopts a detachable connection structure and a multi-seal design, and uses the cooperation of external and internal threads to achieve quick assembly and disassembly between modules. The rubber gasket and the annular groove form a labyrinth seal, the vent hole balances the pressure, and the fixing ring and connecting ring ensure the alignment of the module axis.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid expansion and maintenance of modular devices, improves sealing and stability, prevents media leakage, and enhances the flexibility and stability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modular anaerobic reactor device, including detachable connection's module one joint and module two joint, the first circular pipe inner chamber of module one joint is equipped with ring clamping slot and seal groove, and the outer wall is equipped with outer thread, the second circular pipe end of module two joint is embedded in ring clamping slot, and the outer circle is pasted with seal groove through rubber washer, and is equipped with vent hole, the connecting ring in the utility model is through internal thread and outer thread cooperation, realizes quick dismounting between module, and equipment extension, maintenance and transportation are convenient, improve the system flexibility, and the reliable connection and sealing between modules are realized through multiple sealing structure of this device, are suitable for the modular extension and maintenance of anaerobic reaction scene, and the vent hole is located in the inner ring of rubber washer, can balance the pressure inside and outside module, avoid the failure of local sealing because of pressure difference, promote the stability of device.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the field of anaerobic reactor technology, existing modular devices generally suffer from problems such as complex connection methods, insufficient sealing, or inconvenient maintenance. Traditional structures often use welding or single sealing methods, which are difficult to adapt to the leakage risks caused by pressure changes during the reaction process, and the expansion of modules requires complete disassembly, which is cumbersome. In addition, the lack of pressure balance design can easily lead to premature failure of sealing elements, affecting the stability of the equipment. In view of this, this utility model proposes a modular anaerobic reactor device, which solves the problems of low connection reliability, poor sealing performance, and high maintenance costs in the prior art through a detachable connection structure and multiple sealing design, and meets the needs of modular and efficient anaerobic reactors in industrial production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of complex connection methods, insufficient sealing, or inconvenient maintenance in the existing technology, and to propose a modular anaerobic reactor device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A modular anaerobic reactor device includes a detachably connected module one connector and module two connector. The module one connector includes a first circular tube with an annular groove in its inner cavity. The annular groove is used to connect to a sealing groove on one side of the module two connector. The inner diameter of the sealing groove is larger than the inner diameter of the annular groove. The outer wall of the first circular tube is also provided with an external thread for connecting the module two connector.

[0006] The module's two connectors include a second circular tube and a connecting ring, with the outer wall of the end of the second circular tube fitted into an annular groove.

[0007] The outer circle of the second round tube is fitted into the sealing groove, and a rubber gasket is attached to the outer circle of the second round tube. The second round tube is provided with a number of vent holes located in the inner circle of the rubber gasket.

[0008] Preferably, the module connector further includes a sealing gasket, which is fitted into the sealing groove, and the inner diameter of the sealing gasket is not less than the inner diameter of the annular groove. The sealing gasket is axially compressed and connected between the end faces of the first and second round tubes.

[0009] Preferably, a concentric fixing ring is fixedly installed on the second round tube, a connecting ring is rotatably installed on the periphery of the fixing ring, and the side of the connecting ring used to connect the module connector is provided with an internal thread that cooperates with the external thread.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing groove in the first circular tube is further provided with an annular groove with an enlarged inner diameter, and the positions of the annular groove in the first circular tube and the rubber gasket on the second circular tube correspond to each other.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of cylinders are fixedly installed on the outer circumference of the connecting ring, and connecting holes are provided inside the cylinders.

[0012] Preferably, the two sides of the rubber gasket are respectively sealed to two annular grooves on the second circular tube by rope hoops.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a modular anaerobic reactor device, which has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. This utility model enables quick assembly and disassembly between modules through the cooperation of external and internal threads, facilitating equipment expansion, maintenance and transportation, and improving system flexibility.

[0015] 2. The sealing gasket in this utility model axially compresses and fills the gap at the end face. The rubber gasket in this utility model forms a labyrinth seal with the annular groove. When the pressure increases, the rubber gasket is squeezed and deformed to enhance the sealing performance and effectively prevent media leakage.

[0016] 4. The vent hole in this utility model is located in the inner ring of the rubber gasket, which can balance the pressure inside and outside the module, avoid local seal failure due to pressure difference, and improve the stability of the device.

[0017] 5. The rotating connection design of the fixed ring and the connecting ring in this utility model ensures that the module axis is aligned when the threaded connection is made, and the mechanical fixation of the cylinder and the connecting hole enhances the overall rigidity. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a modular anaerobic reactor device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a module-1 connector in a modular anaerobic reactor device proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two-connector module in a modular anaerobic reactor device proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the module two-connector in a modular anaerobic reactor device proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of circle A in the middle.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Module 1 connector; 11. First round tube; 111. Annular groove; 112. Sealing groove; 113. External thread; 114. Internal thread; 12. Sealing gasket; 2. Module 2 connector; 21. Second round tube; 211. Fixing ring; 212. Vent hole; 213. Annular groove; 22. Connecting ring; 221. Internal thread; 222. Cylindrical; 223. Connecting hole; 23. Rubber gasket; 24. Rope hoop. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5 A modular anaerobic reactor device includes a detachably connected module connector 1 and module connector 2.

[0027] In this embodiment, module connector 1 includes a first circular tube 11 and a sealing gasket 12;

[0028] The inner cavity of the first circular tube 11 is provided with an annular groove 111 and a sealing groove 112 with an enlarged diameter, and the sealing groove 112 is concentrically connected with the annular groove 111.

[0029] The sealing gasket 12 is fitted into the sealing groove 112. The inner diameter of the sealing gasket 12 is not less than the inner diameter of the annular groove 111, and it is compressed axially between the sealing end faces of the first circular tube 11 and the second circular tube 21.

[0030] The outer wall of the first round tube 11 is provided with an external thread 113 for connecting with the module connector 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the module two connector 2 includes a second circular tube 21 and a connecting ring 22;

[0032] The outer wall of the end of the second circular tube 21 is interference-fitted into the annular groove 111, and the outer circular surface is fitted into the sealing groove 112.

[0033] A rubber washer 23 is provided on the outer surface of the second circular tube 21. The rubber washer 23 is fixed in the two annular grooves 213 of the second circular tube 21 by rope hoops 24 on both sides.

[0034] The second round tube 21 has several vent holes 212 located inside the rubber gasket 23;

[0035] The fixing ring 211 is concentrically fixed to the outer periphery of the second circular tube 21;

[0036] The connecting ring 22 is rotatably mounted on the periphery of the fixed ring 211 via a bearing. Its inner side is provided with an internal thread 221 that mates with the external thread 113, and its outer circumference is evenly distributed with several cylinders 222 with connecting holes 223.

[0037] It should be added that, for reference Figure 5 The sealing groove 112 is also provided with an annular groove 114 with an enlarged inner diameter. The annular groove 114 is axially aligned with the rubber gasket 23 to form a double sealing structure.

[0038] This utility model utilizes the external thread 113 and the internal thread 221 to provide axial preload force, ensuring a rigid connection between modules;

[0039] Then, the end face gap is filled by axial compression of the sealing gasket 12 to prevent media leakage;

[0040] Furthermore, the rubber gasket 23 and the annular groove 114 form a labyrinth seal. When the internal pressure increases, the rubber gasket 23 is squeezed and deformed, which enhances the radial sealing effect. The vent hole 212 can balance the internal and external pressure of the rubber gasket and avoid local failure.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular anaerobic reactor device, comprising a detachably connected module connector (1) and module connector (2), characterized in that, The first module connector (1) includes a first circular tube (11), the inner cavity of which is provided with an annular groove (111). The annular groove (111) is used to connect the second module connector (2) and is concentrically connected with a sealing groove (112). The inner diameter of the sealing groove (112) is larger than the inner diameter of the annular groove (111). The outer wall of the first circular tube (11) is also provided with an external thread (113) for connecting the second module connector (2). The module two connector (2) includes a second round tube (21) and a connecting ring (22), and the outer wall of the end of the second round tube (21) is fitted into the annular groove (111); The outer circle of the second round tube (21) is fitted into the sealing groove (112), and a rubber gasket (23) is attached to the outer circle of the second round tube (21). A number of vent holes (212) located in the inner circle of the rubber gasket (23) are provided on the second round tube (21).

2. The modular anaerobic reactor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The module connector (1) also includes a sealing gasket (12), which is fitted into the sealing groove (112). The inner diameter of the sealing gasket (12) is not less than the inner diameter of the annular groove (111), and the sealing gasket (12) is axially compressed between the end faces of the first round tube (11) and the second round tube (21).

3. The modular anaerobic reactor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A concentric fixing ring (211) is fixedly installed on the second round tube (21), and a connecting ring (22) is rotatably installed on the periphery of the fixing ring (211). The connecting ring (22) is provided with an internal thread (221) that cooperates with the external thread (113) on one side of the connector (1) of the connecting module.

4. The modular anaerobic reactor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing groove (112) in the first round tube (11) is also provided with an annular groove (114) with an enlarged inner diameter. The positions of the annular groove (114) in the first round tube (11) and the rubber gasket (23) on the second round tube (21) correspond to each other.

5. A modular anaerobic reactor device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A plurality of cylinders (222) are fixedly installed on the outer circle of the connecting ring (22), and connecting holes (223) are provided inside the cylinders (222).

6. The modular anaerobic reactor device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two sides of the rubber gasket (23) are respectively sealed to the two annular grooves (213) on the second round tube (21) by rope hoops (24).