An automatic water replenishment device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of water supply technology, and provides an automatic water replenishment device. It includes a base disposed on one side of the moving path of the device to be replenished, with a rotating pipe rotatably mounted on the base for connecting to a water source; it also includes a water inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the rotating pipe, and the other end having an extension section and a water outlet connected in sequence. The water inlet pipe can rotate with the rotating pipe, positioning the extension section above the base and directing the water outlet towards the water inlet of the device to be replenished. This technical solution solves the operational inconvenience problem existing in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the field of water supply technology, specifically to an automatic water replenishment device. Background Technology

[0002] In the fields of industrial production and equipment operation and maintenance, automated water replenishment technology has become a key direction for improving efficiency and reducing labor costs. Currently, traditional water replenishment methods mainly rely on manual operation or fixed pipeline connections, which are insufficient to meet the efficient and precise water replenishment needs of modern equipment. For example, in water replenishment scenarios for mobile equipment such as stacker-reclaimers and cleaning vehicles, manual operation is not only inefficient but also prone to inaccurate water replenishment and overflow due to operational errors. Fixed pipeline connections, on the other hand, cannot adapt to the mobile nature of the equipment, requiring frequent disassembly and reconnection of pipelines, severely impacting production progress. Furthermore, in some complex or hazardous work areas, manual water replenishment also poses safety hazards. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a simple, low-cost, and reliable automated water replenishment solution to address the operational inconveniences of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of this utility model provide an automatic water replenishment device, which solves the technical problem of inconvenient operation in traditional water replenishment methods in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic water replenishment device, comprising:

[0005] A base is used to be placed on one side of the movement path of the equipment to be replenished with water.

[0006] A rotating pipe is rotatably mounted on the base and is used to connect to a water source.

[0007] A water inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the rotating pipe, and the other end of which has an extension section and a water outlet connected in sequence. The water inlet pipe can rotate with the rotating pipe so that the extension section is located above the base, so that the water outlet faces the water inlet of the equipment to be replenished.

[0008] For example, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, an automatic water replenishment device further includes:

[0009] The water outlet is slidably sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet end. The end of the water outlet away from the extension section is provided with a sealing plate and a water outlet is opened on the peripheral wall.

[0010] An elastic connector is provided, with its two ends acting on the water outlet and the water outlet end, respectively. The elastic connector is used to elastically pull the water outlet so that the water outlet is blocked by the peripheral wall of the water outlet end, or to allow the water outlet to slide after the water source pushes the sealing plate so that the water outlet end is connected to the water outlet.

[0011] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a water inlet pipe is further included. The water inlet pipe is disposed on the base and rotatably connected to the rotating pipe. The rotating pipe is connected to a water source through the water inlet pipe.

[0012] For example, in at least one embodiment of the present invention, an automatic water replenishment device is provided, which further includes a mounting base for mounting the rotating pipe.

[0013] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a rotation drive member disposed on the base is further included, the rotation drive member being used to drive the rotating tube to rotate.

[0014] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a speed reducer is further included, which is used to adjust the rotational speed and torque input to the rotating tube by the rotating drive component.

[0015] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, an automatic water draining component is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe and is used to drain the residual water in the water inlet pipe after the water supply is completed.

[0016] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, a water inlet control unit is provided on the water inlet pipe, and the water inlet control unit is used to adjust the water supply volume and water supply speed.

[0017] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple water outlets, which are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the peripheral wall of the water outlet.

[0018] For example, in an automatic water replenishment device provided in at least one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet pipe is configured as a three-way pipe, which includes a pipe port one, a pipe port two, and a pipe port three;

[0019] The first pipe is used to connect to the automatic drain component; the second pipe is connected to a water inlet control unit and is used to connect to an external water source; the third pipe is used to connect to the rotating pipe.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] In this invention, the rotating pipe is rotatably connected to the base. After the water supply pipe rotates with the rotating pipe, the extension section can be raised above the base, so that the water outlet end is automatically aligned with the water inlet of the equipment to be replenished, without the need for manual intervention to adjust the angle. For mobile equipment such as stacker-reclaimers, the device can be pre-set next to the moving path, and the water replenishment needs of the equipment can be met by the rotation of the rotating pipe. It is suitable for equipment that moves frequently or operates in multiple positions. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic water replenishment device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the automatic water replenishment device in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an automatic water replenishment device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base, 2. Rotating pipe, 3. Water inlet pipe, 31. Extension section, 32. Water outlet, 4. Water outlet section, 41. Sealing plate, 42. Water outlet, 43. Flexible connector, 5. Water inlet pipe, 51. Pipe port one, 52. Pipe port two, 53. Pipe port three, 6. Mounting base, 7. Rotating drive component, 8. Reducer, 9. Automatic drain component, 10. Water inlet control unit. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope.

[0028] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0029] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between 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.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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.

[0032] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] like Figures 1-3The diagram illustrates an automatic water replenishment device according to one embodiment of this utility model. The automatic water replenishment device mainly consists of a base 1, a rotating pipe 2, a water supply pipe 3, a water outlet 4, and an inlet pipe. The base 1 serves as the foundation component, securely positioned beside the moving path of the device to be replenished, providing support for the entire device. A mounting base 6 is installed on the base 1, and bearings are provided on the mounting base 6 for mounting the rotating pipe 2, enabling it to rotate. The inlet pipe 5 is mounted on the base 1 and is in a three-way configuration. Port 2 52 connects to an external water source and the water supply control unit 10, allowing adjustment of the water supply volume and speed as needed. Port 1 51 connects to an automatic drain component 9 to discharge residual water after replenishment. Port 3 53 is rotatably connected to the rotating pipe 2 to input water. The rotating drive component 7 works in conjunction with the reducer 8, adjusting the speed and torque to drive the rotating pipe 2 to rotate, thereby driving... The water supply pipe 3 rotates, causing its extension section 31 to move above the base 1, so that the outlet end 32 faces the inlet of the device to be replenished. The water supply pipe 3 has a U-shaped structure, with the outlet end 32 facing downwards, ensuring that the water flows vertically into the water tank and preventing overflow. The outlet section 4 is slidably fitted around the outlet end 32 and is pulled by the elastic connector 43. When the device to be replenished approaches the outlet section 4, under the impact of the water source on the sealing plate 41, the elastic connector 43 extends, the outlet section slides downwards, and the outlet 42 connects with the outlet end 32 to replenish water. After the water supply stops, the sealing plate 41 is no longer under the pressure of the water source, the elastic connector 43 contracts, and the outlet section 4 resets to seal the outlet 42. These structures work closely together, and from positioning and replenishment to reset, each step is connected in an orderly manner, realizing automatic water supply.

[0034] In some examples, the stacker-reclaimer equipment requires frequent water replenishment to maintain operation. Multiple automatic water replenishment devices are installed along the fixed travel path of the stacker-reclaimer. The automatic water replenishment devices are mounted on the ground via base 1, and their water inlet pipes 5 are connected to the water supply system. When the stacker-reclaimer equipment needs water replenishment, the sensor (e.g., photoelectric sensor) on the nearest automatic water replenishment device is triggered, and the drive component 7 (in this example, a motor) is started. After the speed and torque are adjusted by the reducer 8 (e.g., a worm gear reducer 8), the rotating tube 2 is driven to rotate. When the rotating pipe 2 rotates, the water supply pipe 3 connected to it rotates accordingly. The extension section 31 rotates to the top of the base 1, and the water outlet 32 ​​is aligned with the water inlet of the cleaning vehicle. In the initial state, due to the pulling action of the elastic connector 43, the water outlet 42 of the water outlet 4 is blocked by the peripheral wall of the water outlet 32. After the water supply system supplies water, the water source enters the automatic water replenishment device through the water inlet pipe 5, flows through the rotating pipe 2 and the water supply pipe 3, and the water source pushes the sealing plate 41, causing the elastic connector 43 on the water outlet 4 to extend, thereby causing the water outlet 4 to extend downward and into the water tank. At the same time, the water outlet 42 moves away from the water outlet 32, allowing the water source to flow out from the water outlet 42. After the water replenishment is completed, the sealing plate 41 is no longer subjected to the water source pressure, and the elastic connector 43 pulls the water outlet 4 back to its original position, resealing the water outlet 42 to prevent water leakage. At the same time, the motor receives a reverse rotation signal, causing the rotating tube 2 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the extension section 31 of the water inlet pipe 3 returns to its initial position from above the base 1. The automatic drain device 9 on the water inlet pipe 5 is activated to drain the residual water in the pipe, completing one complete water replenishment cycle.

[0035] Specifically, under the impact of the water source on the sealing plate 41, the water outlet 4 can extend axially into the water tank, and enter the stacker-reclaimer's water tank through the water outlet 42 on the water outlet 4, achieving automatic water replenishment. For deep tanks or scenarios with low liquid levels, the water outlet 42 can be placed directly below the liquid surface, and the water flows smoothly from the side to the water outlet 42, avoiding strong impacts caused by high-level water injection. When water replenishment is not required, the elastic connector 43 always applies an inward pulling force to the water outlet 4, making the water outlet 4 tightly fit against the peripheral wall of the water outlet end 32, completely sealing the water outlet 42. In this physical sealing method, the end of the water outlet 4 away from the extension section 31 is provided with a sealing plate 41. When the water outlet 4 is reset, the sealing plate 41 can not only prevent foreign objects from entering through the water outlet 42, but also isolate external airflow, reducing the possibility of dust entering the device due to airflow; while the water outlet 42 on the peripheral wall is completely covered by the water outlet end 32, forming a double dust barrier, further improving the dustproof effect.

[0036] Specifically, the water inlet pipe 3 can be designed with detachable ends to improve the versatility and ease of maintenance of the device, depending on the actual application scenario. In the complex operating environment of the stacker-reclaimer, if pipe blockage or component damage occurs, maintenance personnel can quickly disassemble the two ends of the water inlet pipe 3 for cleaning or replacement without dismantling the entire device. The upper end of the water inlet pipe 3 can be designed in a U-shape, with its outlet 42 facing downwards, connecting with the water inlet of the water tank, allowing water to fall vertically into the water tank and preventing water overflow due to angular deviation.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic water replenishment device, characterized in that, include: The base (1) is used to be placed on one side of the moving path of the equipment to be replenished with water; Rotating pipe (2), the rotating pipe (2) is rotatably mounted on the base (1), the rotating pipe (2) is used to connect with a water source; Water supply pipe (3), one end of which is connected to the rotating pipe (2), and the other end of which has an extension section (31) and an outlet end (32) connected in sequence. The water supply pipe (3) can rotate with the rotating pipe (2) so that the extension section (31) is located above the base (1) so that the outlet end (32) faces the water inlet of the equipment to be replenished.

2. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The water outlet (4) is slidably sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet end (32). The end of the water outlet (4) away from the extension section (31) is provided with a sealing plate (41) and a water outlet (42) is opened on the peripheral wall. The elastic connector (43) has two ends that act on the water outlet (4) and the water outlet (32) respectively. The elastic connector (43) is used to elastically pull the water outlet (4) so ​​that the water outlet (42) is blocked by the peripheral wall of the water outlet (32), or after the water source pushes the sealing plate (41), the water outlet (4) can slide so that the water outlet (32) is connected to the water outlet (42).

3. The automatic water replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water inlet pipe (5), which is mounted on the base (1) and rotatably connected to the rotating pipe (2). The rotating pipe (2) is connected to the water source through the water inlet pipe (5).

4. The automatic water replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting base (6) for mounting the rotating tube (2).

5. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rotation drive (7) disposed on the base (1), the rotation drive (7) being used to drive the rotating tube (2) to rotate.

6. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a speed reducer (8) for adjusting the rotational speed and torque input from the rotational drive (7) to the rotational tube (2).

7. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Automatic drain component (9) is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe (5) and is used to drain the residual water in the water inlet pipe (5) after the water supply is completed.

8. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (5) is equipped with a water inlet control unit (10), which is used to adjust the water supply volume and water supply speed.

9. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outlet (42) has multiple outlets, which are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the outlet section (4).

10. An automatic water replenishment device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (5) is configured as a three-way pipe, which includes pipe port one (51), pipe port two (52) and pipe port three (53). The first pipe (51) is used to connect the automatic drain component (9), the second pipe (52) is connected to the water inlet control unit (10), the second pipe (52) is used to connect to the external water source; the third pipe (53) is used to connect to the rotating pipe (2).

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