An electrically heated water tank for CIP pipe cleaning
By introducing a jacketed heating design and a stirring and cleaning mechanism into the CIP pipeline cleaning hot water tank, the problems of uneven heating and residual impurities on the inner wall are solved, achieving uniform water heating and efficient cleaning, thus improving the equipment's performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG HUAHONG BIOLOGICAL HEALTH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing CIP pipe cleaning methods for hot water tanks suffer from uneven heating and residue on the inner wall of the tank, affecting the cleaning effect and making efficient cleaning difficult.
It adopts a jacketed heating tank design with built-in stirring components and a rotating cleaning mechanism. The spiral stirring blades and scrapers uniformly heat the water and clean the inner wall. Combined with the cooperation of the threaded column and the limit rod, it can flexibly switch between stirring and cleaning modes.
It achieves uniform water heating, prevents local temperature differences, and allows for timely cleaning of the tank's inner wall to avoid impurity residue, thus improving the equipment's practicality and cleaning efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hot water tank technology, specifically an electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipe cleaning. Background Technology
[0002] During CIP pipeline cleaning, when using conventional cleaning agents, temperature adjustment can be achieved simply by adding hot water; however, when using electrolyzed water for cleaning, undiluted stock solution (i.e., electrolyzed water) must be used directly, and the stock solution must be heated to meet process requirements.
[0003] Chinese patent (authorization announcement number: CN219199481U, authorization announcement date: 2023.06.16) discloses an automatic electric heating hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning electrolyzed water, comprising a base, a tank body and a return water pump arranged on the upper part of the base, and the return water pump being connected to the tank body through a return water pipe; a thermometer, a temperature sensor interface, a temperature controller interface, a pressure gauge and a water heater are arranged on the front side of the tank body; a water inlet is arranged on the rear side of the tank body; a manhole is arranged on the left side of the tank body; an electrical control box, an electric heater and a liquid level controller are arranged on the right side of the tank body; a water outlet is arranged on the top of the tank body; and a drain valve is arranged on the bottom of the tank body. The advantages of this utility model are: 1) enabling the heating of electrolyzed water that cannot be diluted with water; 2) possessing automatic temperature control and anti-dry burning functions; 3) being able to be used to heat various water bodies such as electrolyzed acidic water, electrolyzed alkaline water and purified cleaning water, and is not afraid of corrosion.
[0004] The water in the aforementioned hot water tank only transfers heat through natural convection, which easily leads to uneven heating and affects the CIP pipe cleaning effect. Furthermore, after long-term use, impurities easily remain on the inner wall of the tank. There is a lack of a dedicated cleaning mechanism, and manual cleaning requires operation through the manhole, which is inefficient and difficult. Therefore, we propose an electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipe cleaning. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning. By setting up a stirring component, the water inside the tank can be fully stirred, making the water heated more evenly. Furthermore, by rotating the cleaning mechanism, a scraper can clean the inner wall of the tank in real time or periodically, preventing impurities from remaining, thus solving the problems mentioned above.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning, comprising a jacketed heating tank. The right side of the jacketed heating tank has an inlet, a reflux outlet, and an outlet sequentially arranged from top to bottom. An inlet valve, a reflux valve, and an outlet valve are respectively installed on the inlet, reflux outlet, and outlet. The input ends of the inlet valve and the reflux valve are fixedly connected to an inlet pipe and a reflux pipe, respectively. The output end of the outlet valve is fixedly connected to an outlet pipe. An agitator is installed inside the jacketed heating tank. The mixing assembly includes a drive motor. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the jacketed heating tank. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on the top side of the mounting plate. A rotating rod is rotatably mounted between the upper and lower sides inside the jacketed heating tank. The top end of the rotating rod extends out of the top side of the jacketed heating tank and is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor. A fixed sleeve is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the rotating rod. Spiral stirring blades are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed sleeve. A rotating cleaning mechanism is also installed on the top of the jacketed heating tank.
[0007] Preferably, the rotating cleaning mechanism includes a rotating sleeve one and a rotating sleeve two, which are respectively rotatably fitted onto the top and bottom of the rotating rod. Connecting plates are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of both rotating sleeves one and two. A scraper is slidably connected to the inner wall of the jacketed heating tank, and the other ends of both sets of connecting plates are fixedly connected to the scraper. The top end of rotating sleeve one rotatably extends out from the top side of the jacketed heating tank, and two sets of fixing plates are fixedly fitted onto the top of rotating sleeve one. A mounting plate two is fixedly connected between the right sides of the two sets of fixing plates. A threaded groove is formed through the mounting plate two, and a threaded post is threaded through the threaded groove. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded post near rotating sleeve one, and the limiting rod passes through rotating sleeve one. A limiting groove is formed on the outer surface of the rotating rod, and the other end of the limiting rod is inserted into the limiting groove. A rotating handle is fixedly connected to the other end of the threaded post. A drain port is formed at the bottom of the jacketed heating tank.
[0008] Preferably, a temperature sensor is installed on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank, and a control cabinet is provided on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank.
[0009] Preferably, a safety valve is installed on the top right side of the jacketed heating tank.
[0010] Preferably, a manhole is provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank.
[0011] Preferably, a ladder is also provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank.
[0012] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is also installed on the inner top side of the jacketed heating tank.
[0013] This invention provides an electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:
[0014] This electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipe cleaning features a stirring component that thoroughly agitates the water inside, ensuring more even heating and preventing excessive local temperature differences from affecting the cleaning effect. Furthermore, the rotating cleaning mechanism utilizes a scraper to clean the inner wall of the tank in real-time or periodically, preventing impurities from remaining. The combination of a threaded column and a limiting rod allows for flexible switching between agitation and cleaning modes, enhancing the practicality of the hot water tank. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view of the main body structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the jacketed heating tank of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the rotating cleaning mechanism of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Jacketed heating tank; 2. Ladder; 3. Inlet valve; 4. Return valve; 5. Outlet valve; 6. Inlet pipe; 7. Return pipe; 8. Outlet pipe; 9. Safety valve; 10. Mounting plate one; 11. Drive motor; 12. Manhole; 13. Temperature sensor; 14. Control cabinet; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Fixing sleeve; 17. Spiral stirring blade; 18. Rotating sleeve one; 19. Rotating sleeve two; 20. Scraper; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Inlet; 23. Return port; 24. Outlet; 25. Drain; 26. Fixing plate; 27. Mounting plate two; 28. Threaded groove; 29. Threaded column; 30. Rotating handle; 31. Limit groove; 32. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an electric heating hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning, including a jacketed heating tank 1. The right side of the jacketed heating tank 1 is provided with an inlet 22, a return port 23 and an outlet 24 from top to bottom. An inlet valve 3, a return valve 4 and an outlet valve 5 are respectively installed on the inlet 22, the return port 23 and the outlet 24. The input ends of the inlet valve 3 and the return valve 4 are respectively fixedly connected to the inlet pipe 6 and the return pipe 7. The output end of the outlet valve 5 is fixedly connected to the outlet pipe 8. A stirring assembly is installed inside the jacketed heating tank 1.
[0022] When the electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning is working, the electrolyzed water enters the jacketed heating tank 1 through the inlet pipe 6 and the inlet valve 3 from the inlet 22. After the stirring component is started, the water in the jacketed heating tank 1 is stirred. The heated water can be output through the outlet 24 and the outlet valve 5 from the outlet pipe 8 for CIP pipeline cleaning. Some of the water can be returned to the jacketed heating tank 1 through the return port 23 and the return valve 4 from the return pipe 7.
[0023] The stirring assembly includes a drive motor 11. A mounting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the jacketed heating tank 1. The drive motor 11 is fixedly installed on the top side of the mounting plate 10. A rotating rod 15 is rotatably installed between the upper and lower sides inside the jacketed heating tank 1. The top end of the rotating rod 15 extends out of the top side of the jacketed heating tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor 11. A fixing sleeve 16 is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the rotating rod 15. A spiral stirring blade 17 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing sleeve 16. A rotating cleaning mechanism is also installed on the top of the jacketed heating tank 1.
[0024] When the stirring assembly is working, after the drive motor 11 starts, its output shaft drives the rotating rod 15 to rotate between the upper and lower sides inside the jacketed heating tank 1. The fixed sleeve 16 in the middle of the rotating rod 15 rotates with it, thereby causing the spiral stirring blades 17 on the outer surface of the fixed sleeve 16 to rotate, thus stirring the water in the jacketed heating tank 1.
[0025] The rotating cleaning mechanism includes a rotating sleeve 18 and a rotating sleeve 19, which are respectively rotatably fitted onto the top and bottom of the rotating rod 15. Connecting plates 21 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of both rotating sleeves 18 and 19. A scraper 20 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the jacketed heating tank 1, and the other ends of both sets of connecting plates 21 are fixedly connected to the scraper 20. The top end of the rotating sleeve 18 rotatably extends out from the top side of the jacketed heating tank 1, and two sets of fixing plates 26 are fixedly fitted onto the top of the rotating sleeve 18. Mounting plate 27 is fixedly connected to the right side of mounting plate 26. Threaded groove 28 is provided through mounting plate 27. Threaded post 29 is threaded through threaded groove 28. Limiting rod 32 is fixedly connected to one end of threaded post 29 near rotating sleeve 18. Limiting rod 32 passes through rotating sleeve 18. Limiting groove 31 is provided on the outer surface of rotating rod 15. The other end of limiting rod 32 is inserted into limiting groove 31. Rotating handle 30 is fixedly connected to the other end of threaded post 29. Drainage port 25 is provided at the bottom of jacketed heating tank 1.
[0026] When the rotating cleaning mechanism is working, rotating sleeve 18 and rotating sleeve 29 are respectively fitted on the top and bottom of rotating rod 15. The two are connected to scraper 20 through connecting plate 21. Scraper 20 slides in contact with the inner wall of jacketed heating tank 1. By rotating the rotating handle 30, the threaded column 29 moves in the threaded groove 28 of mounting plate 27, which drives the limiting rod 32 to pass through rotating sleeve 18 and insert into the limiting groove 31 of rotating rod 15. At this time, the rotation of rotating rod 15 can drive rotating sleeve 18 and rotating sleeve 29 to rotate. Through connecting plate 21, scraper 20 is driven to rotate and clean the inner wall of the tank. Impurities generated during cleaning can be discharged from drain port 25.
[0027] A temperature sensor 13 is installed on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank 1, and a control cabinet 14 is provided on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank 1. The temperature sensor 13 monitors the temperature inside the tank in real time and transmits the information to the control cabinet 14. The control cabinet 14 can control the heating and other related components according to the set parameters to achieve precise temperature regulation.
[0028] A safety valve 9 is installed on the top right side of the jacketed heating tank 1. The safety valve 9 automatically opens when the pressure inside the tank exceeds the set value to release the pressure, prevent the tank from being too high and causing a safety accident, and ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
[0029] A manhole 12 is provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank 1, providing operators with a passage to enter the tank body for inspection, maintenance and other operations, and ensuring that all components of the equipment work normally.
[0030] A ladder 2 is also provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank 1. The ladder 2 provides operators with a convenient path to go up and down the tank, making it easy for operators to reach different heights of the tank for inspection, maintenance and other work, as well as to manually operate the rotating cleaning mechanism.
[0031] The jacketed heating tank 1 is also equipped with a liquid level sensor on the top side inside, which monitors the liquid level of the water in the tank in real time. When the liquid level reaches or falls below the set value, it can send a signal to coordinate with relevant control components to perform operations such as adding water or stopping heating, so as to prevent dry burning.
[0032] Working principle: When the electric heating hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning is working, the electrolyzed water enters the jacketed heating tank 1 through the inlet pipe 6 and the inlet valve 3 from the inlet 22 for heating. Then, after the drive motor 11 starts, its output shaft drives the rotating rod 15 to rotate between the upper and lower sides inside the jacketed heating tank 1. The fixed sleeve 16 in the middle of the rotating rod 15 rotates with it, which in turn causes the spiral stirring blades 17 on the outer surface of the fixed sleeve 16 to rotate, stirring the water in the jacketed heating tank 1. This makes the electrolyzed water inside the jacketed heating tank 1 heated more evenly. The heated water can be output from the outlet pipe 8 through the outlet 24 and the outlet valve 5 for CIP pipeline cleaning. Some water can be returned to the jacketed heating tank 1 through the return port 23 and the return valve 4 from the return pipe 7.
[0033] When excessive scale buildup on the inner wall of the jacketed heating tank 1 necessitates cleaning, rotating sleeve 18 and rotating sleeve 29 are respectively fitted onto the top and bottom of the rotating rod 15. They are connected to the scraper 20 via the connecting plate 21. The scraper 20 slides in contact with the inner wall of the jacketed heating tank 1. By rotating the rotating handle 30, the threaded column 29 moves within the threaded groove 28 of the mounting plate 27, causing the limiting rod 32 to pass through the rotating sleeve 18 and insert into the limiting groove 31 of the rotating rod 15. At this time, the rotating rod 15 driven by the drive motor 11 can drive the rotating sleeve 18 and rotating sleeve 29 to rotate, thereby driving the scraper 20 to rotate via the connecting plate 21 to clean the inner wall of the tank. Impurities generated during cleaning can be discharged from the drain port 25.
[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning, comprising a jacketed heating tank (1), characterized in that: The jacketed heating tank (1) has an inlet (22), a reflux port (23) and an outlet (24) arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the right side. The inlet (22), reflux port (23) and outlet (24) are respectively equipped with an inlet valve (3), a reflux valve (4) and an outlet valve (5). The inlet valve (3) and the reflux valve (4) are respectively fixedly connected to an inlet pipe (6) and a reflux pipe (7). The outlet valve (5) is fixedly connected to an outlet pipe (8). The jacketed heating tank (1) is equipped with a stirring assembly. The stirring assembly includes a drive motor (11), and a mounting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the jacketed heating tank (1). The drive motor (11) is fixedly installed on the top side of the mounting plate (10). A rotating rod (15) is rotatably installed between the upper and lower sides inside the jacketed heating tank (1). The top end of the rotating rod (15) extends out of the top side of the jacketed heating tank (1) and is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor (11). A fixed sleeve (16) is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the rotating rod (15). A spiral stirring blade (17) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed sleeve (16). A rotating cleaning mechanism is also installed on the top of the jacketed heating tank (1).
2. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating cleaning mechanism includes a rotating sleeve one (18) and a rotating sleeve two (19). The rotating sleeve one (18) and the rotating sleeve two (19) are respectively rotatably sleeved on the top and bottom of the rotating rod (15). The outer surfaces of the rotating sleeve one (18) and the rotating sleeve two (19) are fixedly connected with connecting plates (21). The inner wall of the jacketed heating tank (1) is slidably connected with a scraper (20), and the other ends of the two sets of connecting plates (21) are fixedly connected to the scraper (20). The top end of the rotating sleeve one (18) rotates out of the top side of the jacketed heating tank (1), and the top of the rotating sleeve one (18) is fixedly sleeved with two sets of fixing plates (26). A mounting plate two (27) is fixedly connected to the right side of 6). A threaded groove (28) is opened through the mounting plate two (27). A threaded post (29) is threaded through the threaded groove (28). A limit rod (32) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded post (29) near the rotating sleeve one (18). The limit rod (32) is inserted into the rotating sleeve one (18). A limit groove (31) is opened on the outer surface of the rotating rod (15). The other end of the limit rod (32) is inserted into the limit groove (31). A rotating handle (30) is fixedly connected to the other end of the threaded post (29). A drain port (25) is opened at the bottom of the jacketed heating tank (1).
3. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (13) is installed on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank (1), and a control cabinet (14) is provided on the rear side of the jacketed heating tank (1).
4. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A safety valve (9) is installed on the top right side of the jacketed heating tank (1).
5. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A manhole (12) is provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank (1).
6. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ladder (2) is also provided on the left side of the jacketed heating tank (1).
7. The electrically heated hot water tank for CIP pipeline cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor is also installed on the top side inside the jacketed heating tank (1).