A device for solving the problem of condensate water discharge and recycling on a vehicle

By installing a condensate collection and recycling device on the crane, the problems of equipment corrosion and steel rust caused by condensate dripping are solved, and the effective recycling and utilization of condensate is achieved, ensuring product quality and saving water.

CN224470414UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07ZHONGTIAN IRON & STEEL GRP (NANTONG) CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGTIAN IRON & STEEL GRP (NANTONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The direct dripping of condensate from the vehicle's air conditioning system caused corrosion of the equipment below and rust on the finished steel bars, affecting product quality.

Method used

Design a device that includes a condensate collection pipe, a water collection tank, a drainage pipe, and a brush to collect condensate and transport it through a plastic pipe to a ground-level water collection pit. The condensate is then recycled in conjunction with a water system circulating pool to prevent dust from entering and to avoid material reactions that could generate impurities.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents condensate dripping, avoids equipment corrosion and steel rust, ensures product quality, and enables the recycling of condensate, reducing water costs.

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Abstract

The application relates to a device for solving the condensate water discharge and recycling on a travelling crane and belongs to the technical field of steel smelting. The device comprises a condensate water collecting pipe arranged below a girder of the travelling crane and a condensate water collecting tank arranged on a workshop stand column. The condensate water collecting pipe is arranged from an electrical chamber of the travelling crane to a cab. The condensate water collecting pipe is communicated with an air conditioner of the electrical chamber, an air conditioner of the cab and a dehumidifier, so as to collect condensate water. The condensate water collecting pipe is communicated with a drainage pipe at the tail end. The drainage pipe is vertically arranged. One end of the drainage pipe is inserted into the condensate water collecting tank. The device has the effect of improving the problem that the condensate water of the air conditioner directly drops and easily causes the finished steel bar to rust, thereby affecting the product quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of steel smelting technology, and in particular to a device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on railway vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Overhead cranes are an indispensable auxiliary equipment in steel rolling mills. They are used for various purposes, including transporting raw materials and billets across the rolling mill for loading into the furnace, transporting rolling mills for maintenance and repair, loading rolling mills between rolls, and unloading and shipping finished steel products. In coastal areas with high humidity, the overhead crane's air conditioning and electrical room dehumidifiers generate large amounts of condensate daily. During operation, the condensate from the air conditioning in the raw material and finished product areas, such as between the rolls, is not effectively recycled. This condensate drips directly onto the equipment below, causing corrosion and even electrical malfunctions. In the finished product area, the overhead crane lifts finished products from the weighing and cooling bed and unloads them onto the ground for storage, as well as from the ground storage area for loading onto shipping vehicles. The condensate from the overhead crane's cab and electrical room air conditioning drips directly onto the ground, frequently causing rust on the finished steel bars and affecting product quality. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problem of air conditioner condensate dripping directly, which can easily cause finished steel bars to rust and affect product quality, this application provides a device for resolving condensate discharge and recycling on vehicles.

[0004] This application provides a device for solving the problem of condensate drainage and recycling in vehicles, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A device for resolving condensate discharge and recycling on a bicycle includes a condensate collection pipe installed below the bicycle frame and a condensate collection trough installed on the factory building column. The condensate collection pipe is arranged from the bicycle electrical compartment to the driver's cab and is connected to the air conditioner in the electrical compartment, the air conditioner in the driver's cab, and the dehumidifier for collecting condensate. A drain pipe is connected to the end of the condensate collection pipe. The drain pipe is vertically arranged and one end is inserted into the condensate collection trough.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of condensate drainage from the vehicle's air conditioning system can be effectively solved. The condensate will not drip onto the equipment below and the finished steel bars, thus avoiding corrosion of the equipment below and electrical equipment failures caused by condensate, preventing quality problems such as steel bar rusting, and ensuring product quality.

[0007] Preferably, brushes are provided on both sides above the condensate collection tank, and the drainage pipe passes through the brushes on both sides.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the brush can prevent dust from entering the condensate collection tank, thereby ensuring the quality of the condensate.

[0009] Preferably, the ends of the brushes on both sides that are close to each other are inclined toward the upper end of the drainage tube.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the brush is tilted so that dust can slide along the tilt direction of the brush, which can effectively prevent dust from accumulating on the brush surface.

[0011] Preferably, the drain pipe is slidably arranged along the axial direction of the condensate collection tank, and the brush is arranged along the length direction of the condensate collection tank.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, during the driving process, the drain pipe can slide along the axial direction of the water collection tank, thereby avoiding collision between the drain pipe and the inner wall of the condensate collection tank.

[0013] Preferably, the condensate collection tank is provided with a fixed support on its side wall, and the condensate collection tank is connected to the factory building column through the fixed support.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed bracket facilitates the fixing and disassembly of the condensate collection tank, improving the convenience of installation and use.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the condensate collection tank is connected to a collection tank drain pipe, and the end of the collection tank drain pipe is connected to a ground collection pit.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the ground water collection pit can be set up to recover the collected condensate water for recycling in subsequent processes.

[0017] Preferably, a water system turbidity circulation pool is provided on one side of the ground water collection pit, and a water pump is provided in the ground water collection pit, with the outlet of the water pump connected to the water system turbidity circulation pool.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the turbidity circulation pool of the water system can be set up to further treat the condensate, so as to ensure the quality of the recovered condensate.

[0019] Preferably, the condensate collection pipe, the drainage pipe, and the water collection tank drain pipe are all made of plastic.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, it is possible to avoid the reaction between condensate and the materials of the collection system equipment to produce impurities, and to prevent impurities from entering the collection and utilization system and affecting water quality.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] 1. This application can effectively solve the problem of condensate drainage from vehicle air conditioning. The condensate will not drip onto the equipment below and the finished steel bars, avoiding corrosion of the equipment below and electrical equipment failure caused by condensate, avoiding quality problems such as rust on the steel bars, and ensuring the quality of the product.

[0023] 2. The brush in this application can prevent dust from entering the condensate collection tank, thereby ensuring the quality of the condensate and enabling it to be used normally in subsequent processes, thus saving water consumption;

[0024] 3. The condensate collection pipe, drainage pipe and water collection tank drain pipe of this application are all made of plastic, which can prevent the condensate from reacting with the materials of the collection system equipment to produce impurities, and prevent impurities from entering the collection and utilization system and affecting water quality. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling in vehicles, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Condensate collection pipe; 2. Condensate collection trough; 3. Drainage pipe; 4. Brush; 5. Fixing bracket; 6. Drainage pipe of the collection trough; 7. Ground sump; 8. Turbid circulation pool of the water system. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 This application will be described in further detail.

[0029] This application discloses a device for resolving and recycling condensate discharge from vehicles. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a condensate collection pipe 1 located below the main beam of the bicycle. The condensate collection pipe 1 is positioned in the direction of the bicycle electrical compartment toward the driver's cab. The condensate collection pipe 1 is connected to the air conditioner in the electrical compartment and the air conditioner and dehumidifier in the driver's cab to collect the condensate generated by the aforementioned devices.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The device of this application also includes a condensate collection tank 2 installed on the factory building column. The side wall of the condensate collection tank 2 is provided with a fixed bracket 5. The condensate collection tank 2 is connected to the factory building column through the fixed bracket 5 to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the condensate collection tank 2 and improve convenience.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The end of the condensate collection pipe 1 is connected to a drain pipe 3. The drain pipe 3 is vertical and its end is inserted into the condensate collection tank 2. Brushes 4 are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the condensate collection tank 2. The ends of the brushes 4 that are close to each other are inclined towards the upper end of the drain tank to prevent dust from entering the condensate collection tank 2 and contaminating the condensate water quality in the tank. The drain pipe 3 passes through the brushes 4. During the driving process, the drain pipe 3 can slide along the axial direction of the condensate collection tank 2. At the same time, the brushes 4 are also set along the axial direction of the condensate collection tank 2 to prevent the drain pipe 3 from colliding with the inner wall of the condensate collection tank 2.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bottom of the condensate collection tank 2 is connected to the collection tank drain pipe 6, and a ground collection pit 7 is set on the ground. The bottom end of the collection tank drain pipe 6 is inserted into the ground collection pit 7 to discharge the condensate in the condensate collection tank 2. A water system turbid circulation pool 8 is set on one side of the ground collection pit 7. A water pump is set in the ground collection pit 7, and the output end of the water pump is connected to the water system turbid circulation pool 8 to discharge the condensate into the water system turbid circulation pool 8 to realize the recycling of condensate.

[0033] In this embodiment, the condensate collection pipe 1, the drainage pipe 3, and the water collection tank drain pipe 6 are all made of plastic, which can prevent the condensate from reacting with the materials of the collection system equipment to produce impurities, and prevent impurities from entering the collection and utilization system and affecting the water quality.

[0034] The implementation principle of the device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling in a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: During operation, condensate flows from the air conditioner and dehumidifier in the vehicle's electrical compartment and driver's cab into the condensate collection pipe 1. It then flows through the condensate collection pipe 1 and the drain pipe 3 into the condensate collection tank 2. During operation, brushes 4 on both sides of the condensate collection tank 2 prevent dust from entering the condensate collection tank 2 while the drain pipe 3 is in motion. Finally, the condensate is discharged through the drain pipe 6 at the bottom of the condensate collection tank 2 to the ground collection pit 7. A water pump then pumps the water to the circulating water tank 8 of the water system for further treatment. This application effectively solves the problem of condensate discharge from vehicle air conditioners. The condensate will not drip onto the equipment below or onto the finished steel bars, avoiding corrosion of the equipment below and electrical equipment malfunctions caused by condensate, preventing steel bar rusting and ensuring product quality. Simultaneously, the recycled condensate is used in the water treatment circulating water system to reduce water costs.

[0035] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A device for solving the problem of condensate drainage and recycling in vehicles, characterized in that: The system includes a condensate collection pipe located below the main beam of the bicycle and a condensate collection trough located on the column of the factory building. The condensate collection pipe is installed from the bicycle electrical compartment to the driver's cab. The condensate collection pipe is connected to the air conditioner in the electrical compartment, the air conditioner in the driver's cab, and the dehumidifier to collect condensate. A drain pipe is connected to the end of the condensate collection pipe. The drain pipe is installed vertically and one end is inserted into the condensate collection trough.

2. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Brushes are installed on both sides above the condensate collection tank, and the drainage pipe passes through the brushes on both sides.

3. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ends of the brushes on both sides that are close to each other are inclined toward the upper end of the drainage tube.

4. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain pipe is slidably arranged along the axial direction of the condensate collection tank, and the brush is arranged along the length direction of the condensate collection tank.

5. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensate collection tank is equipped with a fixed support on its side wall, and the condensate collection tank is connected to the factory building column through the fixed support.

6. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the condensate collection tank is connected to a collection tank drain pipe, and the end of the collection tank drain pipe is connected to a ground collection pit.

7. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: A water system turbidity circulation pool is provided on one side of the ground water collection pit. A water pump is installed in the ground water collection pit, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the water system turbidity circulation pool.

8. The device for solving the problem of condensate discharge and recycling on a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The condensate collection pipe, drainage pipe, and water collection tank drain pipe are all made of plastic.