An air bag level monitoring device based on pull rope distance measurement and anaerobic reactor

By employing a rope-based distance measurement device for gasbag level monitoring in an anaerobic reactor, and utilizing the combination of a rope displacement sensor and a load block, the problem of the inability to monitor the position of the gasbag soft top and its biogas volume in real time in existing technologies has been solved, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient management of biogas volume within the tank.

CN224416187UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26TIANJIN CAPITAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRP CO LTD +1

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN CAPITAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

The existing air-bag soft-top level monitoring method for anaerobic reactors can only monitor the highest and lowest points intermittently, and cannot monitor the position of the air-bag soft top and the corresponding biogas volume in real time, which affects the rational planning and efficient management of biogas use.

Method used

An airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement is adopted. Through the cooperation of the rope displacement sensor and the load block, the level information of the airbag, including the amount of biogas in the tank, is monitored in real time. The rope displacement sensor has a high degree of automation and realizes real-time monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of biogas volume within the tank, supporting the rational planning and efficient management of biogas use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the gasbag level monitoring technical field of anaerobic reactor, especially, a kind of gasbag level monitoring device and anaerobic reactor based on pull rope ranging are provided.The utility model provides a kind of gasbag level monitoring device based on pull rope ranging, it is applied to anaerobic reactor, comprising: pull rope displacement sensor and mounting bracket;Pull rope displacement sensor includes sensor main body and pull rope;Mounting bracket is installed in tank body outer wall;Sensor main body is set on mounting bracket, pull rope one end is connected with sensor main body, other end is connected with negative weight block.By pull rope displacement sensor and negative weight block cooperation, the level information of gasbag is obtained by monitoring the position of negative weight block, pull rope displacement sensor is high in degree of automation, can realize the real-time monitoring of the amount of biogas in tank body, realizes the reasonable planning and efficient management of biogas use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of airbag level monitoring technology for anaerobic reactors, and in particular to an airbag level monitoring device and an anaerobic reactor based on rope distance measurement. Background Technology

[0002] An anaerobic reactor is a biological treatment device used to treat organic wastewater and solid waste. Through the action of anaerobic microorganisms, complex organic matter is broken down into simpler compounds, producing biogas (the main components of which are methane and carbon dioxide). It is widely used in wastewater treatment and other fields.

[0003] Anaerobic reactors typically consist of a tank and an air-filled roof mounted on top of the tank. The air-filled roof floats up and down within the tank as the biogas volume changes. Therefore, the biogas volume within the tank can be determined by monitoring the level of the air-filled roof. However, existing level monitoring methods can only intermittently monitor the highest and lowest points of the air-filled roof, and cannot monitor the real-time position of the roof and its corresponding biogas volume. This limitation makes it difficult to accurately grasp the dynamic changes of biogas within the tank during actual operation, thus affecting the rational planning and efficient management of biogas use. Utility Model Content

[0004] (I) The problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing anaerobic reactor gasbag soft top level monitoring method can only monitor the highest and lowest points of the gasbag soft top intermittently, and cannot monitor the position of the gasbag soft top and the corresponding biogas volume in real time.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, one embodiment of this utility model proposes an airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement, applied to an anaerobic reactor; the anaerobic reactor includes a tank, an airbag, and a load-bearing block; the airbag is disposed inside the tank and located at the top of the tank; the load-bearing block is slidably installed on the outside of the tank and connected to the airbag via a connector;

[0007] The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement includes: a rope displacement sensor and a mounting bracket;

[0008] The pull-rope displacement sensor includes a sensor body and a pull rope;

[0009] The mounting bracket is installed on the outer wall of the tank.

[0010] The sensor body is mounted on the mounting bracket, one end of the pull rope is connected to the sensor body, and the other end is connected to the load block.

[0011] Furthermore, the weight block is provided with a connecting buckle, and the end of the pull rope away from the sensor body is connected to the connecting buckle.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting buckle is formed by binding with metal wire.

[0013] Furthermore, the weight block is provided with a threaded hole, and a connecting bolt is fixedly provided at the end of the pull rope away from the sensor body, and the connecting bolt is connected to the threaded hole.

[0014] Furthermore, a protective cap is provided at the threaded hole.

[0015] Furthermore, a vertically arranged guide tube is provided outside the tank body, and the load-bearing block is slidably installed on the guide tube; the mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the guide tube and located above the load-bearing block.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a clamp and a mounting plate connected to the clamp;

[0017] The clamp is attached to the guide tube, and the sensor body is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the mounting plate has an L-shaped cross-section and includes interconnected horizontal and vertical plates;

[0019] The horizontal plate is connected to the clamp, the upper end of the sensor body is connected to the horizontal plate, and the side is connected to the vertical plate.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes a signal transmission device; the sensor body and the corresponding industrial control computer of the anaerobic reactor are electrically connected through the signal transmission device.

[0021] Another embodiment of this utility model also proposes an anaerobic reactor, including the above-mentioned airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0023] This utility model provides an airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement, applied to an anaerobic reactor; the anaerobic reactor includes a tank, an airbag, and a load-bearing block; the airbag is disposed inside the tank and located at the top of the tank; the load-bearing block is slidably installed outside the tank and connected to the airbag via a connector; the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement includes: a rope displacement sensor and a mounting bracket; the rope displacement sensor includes a sensor body and a rope; the mounting bracket is installed on the outer wall of the tank; the sensor body is disposed on the mounting bracket, one end of the rope is connected to the sensor body, and the other end is connected to the load-bearing block.

[0024] By using a pull-rope displacement sensor in conjunction with a load-bearing block, the position of the load-bearing block is monitored to obtain the level information of the gas bladder. The pull-rope displacement sensor has a high degree of automation and can realize real-time monitoring of the amount of biogas in the tank, enabling reasonable planning and efficient management of biogas use. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement and its cooperation with an anaerobic reactor provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion at point A.

[0028] Icons: 11-Tank body; 12-Airbag; 13-Weighting block; 131-Connecting buckle; 14-Guide tube;

[0029] 21-Draw rope displacement sensor; 211-Sensor body; 212-Draw rope; 22-Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides an airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement, which is applied to an anaerobic reactor to monitor the level of the airbag 12 in the anaerobic reactor. The anaerobic reactor includes a tank 11, an airbag 12, and a weight block 13; the airbag 12 is disposed inside the tank 11 and located at the top of the tank 11, and the airbag 12 can float up and down inside the tank 11; the weight block 13 is slidably disposed outside the tank 11 and is connected to the airbag 12 by a connector such as a steel wire rope. It should be noted that multiple weight blocks 13 are provided, and multiple weight blocks 13 are all connected to the airbag 12 and are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the airbag 12; the weight block 13 is used to pull the airbag 12 to move downward inside the tank 11. When biogas is generated inside the tank 11, the gas pressure inside the tank 11 increases, causing the airbag 12 to move upward against the pulling force of the weight block 13.

[0038] The aforementioned airbag level monitoring device based on pull-string distance measurement includes a pull-string displacement sensor 21 and a mounting bracket 22. The mounting bracket 22 is the supporting structure for the pull-string displacement sensor 21. One end of the mounting bracket 22 is connected to the outer wall of the tank 11, and the pull-string displacement sensor 21 is installed at the end of the mounting bracket 22 away from the outer wall of the tank 11. Specifically, the pull-string displacement sensor 21 includes a sensor body 211 and a pull-string 212. One end of the pull-string 212 is connected to the sensor body 211. The sensor body 211 includes a shell, a measuring wheel, an encoder, a reset mechanism, and an electronic control module, etc. The other end of the pull-string 212 is connected to the load block 13. During use, when the position of the airbag 12 changes and the position of the load block 13 changes synchronously with the airbag 12, the sensor body 211 obtains the level of the airbag 12 based on the change in the extension of the pull-string 212.

[0039] The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment uses a rope displacement sensor 21 in conjunction with a load block 13 to obtain the level information of the airbag 12 by monitoring the position of the load block 13. The rope displacement sensor 21 has a high degree of automation and can realize real-time monitoring of the amount of biogas in the tank 11, so as to realize the rational planning and efficient management of biogas use.

[0040] Optionally, the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment of the present invention has a connecting buckle 131 on the weight block 13. The connecting buckle 131 is used to connect to the rope 212 of the rope displacement sensor 21. Specifically, the end of the rope 212 away from the sensor body 211 can be connected to the connecting buckle 131 by binding. By setting the connecting buckle 131 on the weight block 13 to connect to the rope 212, its structure is stable, preventing the rope 212 from separating from the weight block 13 due to external influences.

[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, the connecting buckle 131 can be formed by binding metal wire to the load-bearing block 13. This eliminates the need to change the existing structure of the load-bearing block 13, and the metal binding method used to form the connecting buckle 131 results in a simple structure, low cost, and convenient maintenance and replacement. The metal wire can be iron wire, copper wire, or stainless steel wire, etc.

[0042] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the connecting buckle 131 described above can also be a ring-shaped structure, which is set on the load block 13 by means of screwing or welding, and can also achieve the purpose of connecting the load block 13 and the pull rope 212.

[0043] In another connection method between the pull rope 212 and the load block 13, a threaded hole is provided on the load block 13, and a connecting bolt matching the threaded hole is fixedly provided at the end of the pull rope 212 away from the sensor body 211. The connecting bolt is screwed into the threaded hole. The pull rope 212 and the load block 13 are connected by the matching of the connecting bolt and the threaded hole, which has strong structural stability and is convenient for assembly.

[0044] Preferably, in this embodiment, a protective cap is also provided at the threaded hole to provide a waterproof seal for the connecting bolt and the threaded hole, preventing corrosion of the connecting bolt and the threaded hole after long-term use and making disassembly difficult during later inspection and maintenance. Specifically, the load-bearing block 13 is provided with a cylindrical ridge, and the threaded hole is opened on the ridge. The outer side of the ridge is provided with external threads. The protective cap is an open structure at one end, and its interior is provided with internal threads that match the external threads on the ridge. The protective cap is screwed onto the ridge. The other end of the protective cap is provided with a through hole, through which the pull rope 212 can pass and be connected to the connecting bolt. During assembly, after the pull rope 212 is inserted into the through hole, sealant can be applied to the through hole for sealing.

[0045] Optionally, in the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment of the present invention, a vertically arranged guide tube 14 is also connected to the outer wall of the tank 11, and the load block 13 is slidably disposed on the guide tube 14. The aforementioned mounting bracket 22 is fixedly disposed on the guide tube 14, and the mounting bracket 22 needs to be set higher than the load block 13, so that the rope displacement sensor 21 can be located above the load block 13, thereby improving the monitoring accuracy of the rope displacement sensor 21.

[0046] Optionally, in the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket 22 includes a clamp and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is welded to the clamp, and the clamp can be mounted on the guide tube 14. The sensor body 211 of the rope displacement sensor 21 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting bracket 22 is formed by the clamp and the mounting plate, which has a simple structure and is easy to install. At the same time, since the clamp is compatible with the guide tube 14 of the existing anaerobic reactor, there is no need to change the structure of the existing anaerobic reactor.

[0047] Optionally, in other embodiments, the mounting bracket 22 can also be welded to the outer wall of the tank 11, which can also achieve the purpose of supporting the rope displacement sensor 21.

[0048] Optionally, in the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate has an L-shaped cross-section and includes a horizontal plate and a vertical plate. Of the two adjacent sides of the horizontal plate, one side is welded to a clamp, and the other side is fixedly connected to the vertical plate. The vertical plate and the horizontal plate can be welded together or integrally formed. The horizontal plate has several through holes, and the sensor body 211 is fixed to the horizontal plate by screws engaging with these through holes.

[0049] Optionally, the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement provided in this embodiment of the present invention also includes a signal transmission device. The signal transmission device is used to realize the signal transmission between the rope displacement sensor 21 and the central control unit. The signal transmission device can be an optical fiber or a wireless transmission module. Through the signal transmission device, the level information of the airbag 12 monitored by the rope displacement sensor 21 can be fed back to the central control unit in the control room, so that the operator can obtain the level information of the airbag 12.

[0050] Typically, the plant area is equipped with multiple anaerobic reactors, each of which is equipped with the aforementioned airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement feeds back the airbag 12 level information of the corresponding anaerobic reactor to the central control computer in the control room through signal transmission equipment.

[0051] Another embodiment of this utility model provides an anaerobic reactor, including the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gasbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement, applied to an anaerobic reactor; the anaerobic reactor includes a tank (11), a gasbag (12) and a load block (13); the gasbag (12) is disposed inside the tank (11) and located at the top of the tank (11); the load block (13) is slidably installed on the outside of the tank (11) and connected to the gasbag (12) through a connector; Its features are, The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement includes: a rope displacement sensor (21) and a mounting bracket (22). The pull rope displacement sensor (21) includes a sensor body (211) and a pull rope (212). The mounting bracket (22) is installed on the outer wall of the tank (11); The sensor body (211) is mounted on the mounting bracket (22), and one end of the pull rope (212) is connected to the sensor body (211), and the other end is connected to the load block (13).

2. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting buckle (131) is provided on the weight block (13), and the end of the pull rope (212) away from the sensor body (211) is connected to the connecting buckle (131).

3. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting buckle (131) is formed by binding with metal wire.

4. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 2, characterized in that, The weight block (13) is provided with a threaded hole, and the end of the pull rope (212) away from the sensor body (211) is fixedly provided with a connecting bolt, which is connected to the threaded hole.

5. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 4, characterized in that, A protective cap is provided at the threaded hole.

6. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank body (11) is provided with a vertically arranged guide tube (14), and the load block (13) is slidably installed on the guide tube (14); the mounting bracket (22) is fixedly installed on the guide tube (14) and located above the load block (13).

7. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (22) includes a clamp and a mounting plate connected to the clamp; The clamp is attached to the guide tube (14), and the sensor body (211) is mounted on the mounting plate.

8. The airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting plate has an L-shaped cross-section and includes horizontal and vertical plates connected to each other. The horizontal plate is connected to the clamp, the upper end of the sensor body (211) is connected to the horizontal plate, and the side is connected to the vertical plate.

9. The airbag level monitoring device based on cable distance measurement according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, It also includes a signal transmission device; the sensor body (211) and the corresponding industrial control computer of the anaerobic reactor are electrically connected through the signal transmission device.

10. An anaerobic reactor, characterized in that, Including the airbag level monitoring device based on rope distance measurement as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.