Automatic water storage device for syrup production

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of automatic water storage devices for syrup production, including main water tank, vice water tank located above main water tank and controller, vice water tank bottom is communicated with main water tank by connecting pipe, first valve is equipped on connecting pipe, water inlet pipe, water outlet pipe are respectively equipped on main water tank, second valve, water flow detection component and three-way solenoid valve are equipped on water inlet pipe, branch pipe connected with three-way solenoid valve is equipped on vice water tank, liquid level meter is all arranged in main water tank, vice water tank, controller is used to control the opening and closing state of first valve, second valve, three-way solenoid valve according to the signal of liquid level meter, water flow detection component, to adjust the water level of main water tank, through main vice water tank linkage and the intelligent control of sensor, valve, the automatic regulation of main water tank water level is realized, can be according to real-time liquid level and external water source state dynamic switching water supply mode (external water inlet and vice water tank gravity water supply combination), guarantee syrup production process water supply stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of syrup production technology, specifically to an automatic water storage device for syrup production. Background Technology

[0002] In syrup production, water is a key raw material, and its supply stability and quality directly affect production efficiency and product quality. Existing water storage devices mostly adopt a single-tank direct water supply mode, lacking a backup water source buffer design. When external water supply networks experience pressure fluctuations, maintenance, or water outages, production is easily interrupted. Furthermore, they generally lack time-limited water storage functions, failing to utilize stable water pressure during off-peak hours at night for efficient water storage. Relying on replenishment during peak daytime hours often results in insufficient pressure, impacting efficiency and increasing energy consumption. Simultaneously, traditional devices rely on manual inspections or outdated liquid level detection methods, making it difficult to promptly and accurately report water level changes and trigger corresponding mechanisms, posing a safety hazard of water outages due to human error or equipment malfunction. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic water storage device for syrup production.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: An automatic water storage device for syrup production includes a main water tank, an auxiliary water tank located above the main water tank, and a controller. The bottom of the auxiliary water tank is connected to the main water tank through a connecting pipe, and a first valve is provided on the connecting pipe. The main water tank is provided with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, and the inlet pipe is provided with a second valve, a water flow detection component, and a three-way solenoid valve. The auxiliary water tank is provided with a branch pipe connected to the three-way solenoid valve. A level gauge is provided in both the main water tank and the auxiliary water tank. The controller is used to control the opening and closing states of the first valve, the second valve, and the three-way solenoid valve according to the signals from the level gauge and the water flow detection component, so as to adjust the water level in the main water tank.

[0005] Preferably, the water flow detection component includes a water pressure sensor and a flow sensor.

[0006] Preferably, both the main water tank and the auxiliary water tank are equipped with overflow pipes.

[0007] Preferably, a filter is installed on the water inlet pipe, and a third valve is installed upstream of the filter.

[0008] Preferably, the main water tank is equipped with a backwash pipe, one end of which is connected to the inlet pipe at the outlet of the filter. A water pump and a fourth valve are sequentially installed on the backwash pipe along the water flow direction. A drain pipe is installed on the inlet pipe at the inlet of the filter, and a drain valve is installed on the drain pipe.

[0009] Preferably, differential pressure sensors are provided at both ends of the filter, and the differential pressure sensors, the third valve, the water pump, the fourth valve, and the drain valve are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: through the linkage of the main and auxiliary water tanks and the intelligent control of sensors and valves, the water level of the main water tank can be automatically adjusted. The water replenishment mode (combining external water inlet and gravity water replenishment from the auxiliary water tank) can be dynamically switched according to the real-time liquid level and the status of the external water source, ensuring a stable water supply during the syrup production process; the layout of the auxiliary water tank being higher than the main water tank enables gravity-fed water replenishment, reducing energy consumption; and through automated control, manual intervention is reduced, improving the reliability and operating efficiency of the water supply system, and ensuring the continuity and stability of production water. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation on the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic water storage device for syrup production according to the present invention.

[0013] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Main water tank; 2. Auxiliary water tank; 3. Controller; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. First valve; 6. Inlet pipe; 7. Outlet pipe; 8. Second valve; 9. Water pressure sensor; 10. Flow sensor; 11. Three-way solenoid valve; 12. Branch pipe; 13. Level gauge; 14. Overflow pipe; 15. Filter; 16. Third valve; 17. Backwash pipe; 18. Water pump; 19. Fourth valve; 20. Sewage pipe; 21. Sewage valve. Detailed Implementation

[0014] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0015] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and 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.

[0017] See Figure 1 As shown, the structure of this utility model is as follows: an automatic water storage device for syrup production, including a main water tank 1, an auxiliary water tank 2 located above the main water tank 1, and a controller 3. The bottom of the auxiliary water tank 2 is connected to the main water tank 1 through a connecting pipe 4. A first valve 5 is provided on the connecting pipe 4. The main water tank 1 is provided with an inlet pipe 6 and an outlet pipe 7. The inlet pipe 6 is provided with a second valve 8, a water flow detection component, and a three-way solenoid valve 11. The auxiliary water tank 2 is provided with a branch pipe 12 connected to the three-way solenoid valve 11. A level gauge 13 is provided in both the main water tank 1 and the auxiliary water tank 2. The controller 3 is used to control the opening and closing states of the first valve 5, the second valve 8, and the three-way solenoid valve 11 according to the signals of the level gauge 13 and the water flow detection component, so as to adjust the water level of the main water tank 1. Specifically, the level gauges 13 in the main water tank 1 and the auxiliary water tank 2 monitor their respective water levels in real time and feed the signals back to the controller 3. When the water level in the main water tank 1 is lower than the set threshold, the controller 3 first uses the water flow detection component to determine whether there is external water flow in the inlet pipe 6. If so, it opens the second valve 8 and the three-way solenoid valve 11, allowing external water to directly replenish the main water tank 1 through the inlet pipe 6. At the same time, if the water level in the auxiliary water tank 2 is higher than that in the main water tank 1, the controller 3 will open the first valve 5 on the connecting pipe 4, allowing water in the auxiliary water tank 2 to replenish the main water tank 1 through the connecting pipe 4. When the water level in the main water tank 1 is higher than the set threshold, the controller 3 closes the second valve 8 to stop external water intake. If the water level in the auxiliary water tank 2 is lower than the set value at this time, it opens the first valve 5 and the three-way solenoid valve 11, introducing excess water from the main water tank 1 into the auxiliary water tank 2 for storage through the branch pipe 12, thus achieving reasonable water allocation between the main and auxiliary water tanks 2. Throughout the process, the controller 3 continuously controls the opening and closing of the first valve 5, the second valve 8, and the three-way solenoid valve 11 based on the signals from the level gauge 13 and the water flow detection component, thereby automatically adjusting the water level of the main water tank 1 to ensure a stable water supply for syrup production.

[0018] like Figure 1As shown, the water flow detection component includes a water pressure sensor 9 and a flow sensor 10. Specifically, the water pressure sensor 9 is used to monitor the water pressure in the inlet pipe 6 in real time to determine whether there is effective external water pressure to ensure water supply power and avoid invalid operation due to no water or low pressure. The flow sensor 10 is used to detect the actual flow rate of water in the inlet pipe 6 to confirm whether the external water source is flowing normally and the size of the flow, and to provide the controller 3 with an accurate water flow signal. The two work together to ensure that the controller 3 can decide whether to open the relevant valves based on the real and effective water inlet conditions, such as pressure meeting the standard and flow rate being stable, thereby achieving reliable control of the water replenishment process of the main water tank 1.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, both the main water tank 1 and the auxiliary water tank 2 are equipped with overflow pipes 14. Specifically, the overflow pipes 14 are used to prevent the water level in the tank from exceeding the safety threshold. When the water level is too high due to valve failure, control abnormality, or excessive water replenishment, the overflow pipes 14 can automatically discharge the excess water, avoiding safety problems such as the water tank breaking or overflowing due to excessive water level. This protects the water tank and the surrounding production environment, ensuring that the water storage device can still operate safely under abnormal conditions.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, a filter 15 is installed on the water inlet pipe 6, and a third valve 16 is installed upstream of the filter 15. Specifically, the filter 15 is mainly used to filter impurities in the water, such as particles, suspended solids, and debris, to prevent these impurities from entering the main water tank 1 and the auxiliary water tank 2 with the water flow, and to avoid impurities clogging pipes and valves or affecting the water quality of syrup production. The third valve 16 is used to cut off the water inlet when cleaning, replacing or repairing the filter 15, to prevent water from continuously entering the filter 15, so as to facilitate safe and convenient maintenance of the filter 15.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the main water tank 1 is equipped with a backwash pipe 17. One end of the backwash pipe 17 is connected to the inlet pipe 6 at the outlet of the filter 15. The backwash pipe 17 is equipped with a water pump 18 and a fourth valve 19 in sequence along the water flow direction. The inlet pipe 6 at the inlet of the filter 15 is equipped with a drain pipe 20 and a drain valve 21. Specifically, the fourth valve 19 is opened and the third valve 16 is closed. Then the water pump 18 is started, and the water in the main water tank 1 or the clean water at the outlet of the filter 15 is pressurized through the backwash pipe 17 and then fed back into the filter 15, i.e., from the outlet of the filter 15 to the inlet. The water flow impact force washes off the impurities intercepted on the filter element. The washed-off impurities are discharged with the water flow through the drain pipe 20 and the drain valve 21 at the inlet of the filter 15.

[0022] Furthermore, differential pressure sensors are installed at both ends of the filter 15. The differential pressure sensors, the third valve 16, the water pump 18, the fourth valve 19, and the drain valve 21 are all electrically connected to the controller 3. Specifically, the differential pressure sensors at both ends of the filter 15 are used to monitor the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the filter 15 in real time. This difference directly reflects the degree of clogging of the filter element. The accumulation of impurities will cause the pressure at the inlet to rise and the pressure at the outlet to drop, resulting in an increase in the differential pressure. When the differential pressure exceeds the preset threshold of the controller 3, indicating that the filter element is severely clogged and the water flow resistance is too high, the controller 3 will automatically trigger the backwashing program.

[0023] In practical use, when the water level in the main water tank 1 is lower than the set low threshold, the controller 3 first uses the water flow detection component to determine whether there is a valid external water source in the inlet pipe 6. If there is, it opens the second valve 8 and the three-way solenoid valve 11 to allow the external water source to directly replenish water through the inlet pipe 6. At the same time, if the water level in the auxiliary water tank 2 is higher than that in the main water tank 1, it opens the first valve 5 on the connecting pipe 4, using the height difference to allow the water in the auxiliary water tank 2 to replenish the main water tank 1 through the connecting pipe 4. If the external water source is abnormal, only the first valve 5 is opened to allow the auxiliary water tank 2 to replenish water alone. When the water level in the main water tank 1 rises to the normal range, if the water level in the auxiliary water tank 2 is lower than its low threshold, the controller 3... The three-way solenoid valve 11 and the first valve 5 are opened to introduce part of the water flow from the main water tank 1 into the auxiliary water tank 2 for storage. If the water level in the auxiliary water tank 2 is normal, the current valve status is maintained. When the water level in the main water tank 1 exceeds the high-level threshold, the controller 3 closes the second valve 8 to cut off the external water inlet, and opens the three-way solenoid valve 11 and the first valve 5 to discharge the excess water in the main water tank 1 into the upper auxiliary water tank 2 for storage. If the auxiliary water tank 2 reaches the high-level threshold at the same time, it will automatically drain water through the overflow pipe 14. Throughout the process, the controller 3 continuously coordinates the actions of each valve according to the real-time water level and water flow signals, forming a complementary mode of "main water tank 1 ensuring production water and auxiliary water tank 2 storing emergency water source". At the same time, the overflow pipe 14 realizes safety protection in abnormal conditions, ensuring stable, efficient and reliable water supply during syrup production.

[0024] The present invention has been further described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific description herein should not be construed as limiting the substance and scope of the present invention. Various modifications made by those skilled in the art to the above embodiments after reading this specification are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic water storage device for syrup production, characterized in that: The system includes a main water tank (1), an auxiliary water tank (2) located above the main water tank (1), and a controller (3). The bottom of the auxiliary water tank (2) is connected to the main water tank (1) through a connecting pipe (4). A first valve (5) is provided on the connecting pipe (4). The main water tank (1) is provided with an inlet pipe (6) and an outlet pipe (7). The inlet pipe (6) is provided with a second valve (8), a water flow detection component, and a three-way solenoid valve (11). The auxiliary water tank (2) is provided with a branch pipe (12) connected to the three-way solenoid valve (11). A level gauge (13) is provided in both the main water tank (1) and the auxiliary water tank (2). The controller (3) is used to control the opening and closing states of the first valve (5), the second valve (8), and the three-way solenoid valve (11) according to the signals from the level gauge (13) and the water flow detection component, so as to adjust the water level of the main water tank (1).

2. The automatic water storage device for syrup production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water flow detection component includes a water pressure sensor (9) and a flow sensor (10).

3. The automatic water storage device for syrup production according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the main water tank (1) and the auxiliary water tank (2) are equipped with overflow pipes (14).

4. The automatic water storage device for syrup production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (6) is equipped with a filter (15), and a third valve (16) is provided upstream of the filter (15).

5. An automatic water storage device for syrup production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main water tank (1) is provided with a backwash pipe (17), one end of which is connected to the inlet pipe (6) at the outlet of the filter (15). The backwash pipe (17) is provided with a water pump (18) and a fourth valve (19) in sequence along the water flow direction. The inlet pipe (6) at the inlet of the filter (15) is provided with a drain pipe (20), and the drain pipe (20) is provided with a drain valve (21).

6. An automatic water storage device for syrup production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter (15) is equipped with differential pressure sensors at both ends. The differential pressure sensors, the third valve (16), the water pump (18), the fourth valve (19), and the drain valve (21) are all electrically connected to the controller (3).

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