Copper dissolving tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device

By introducing a sealing cylinder and a lifting and clamping assembly into the copper melting tank heat exchanger, the problem of poor sealing performance was solved, achieving efficient heat recovery and stable connection, and improving the safety and production efficiency of the equipment.

CN224552111UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24GANSU DEFU NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GANSU DEFU NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-08
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing copper melting tank heat exchange and recovery devices have poor sealing performance, resulting in heat loss and equipment corrosion. Furthermore, leaks are prone to occur at the joints, affecting equipment safety and production efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a sealing cylinder and a lifting and clamping assembly. Through the cooperation of the sealing groove and sealing ring, combined with the limiting ring and screw mechanism, a tight connection between the conveying pipe and the connecting pipe is achieved, ensuring sealing and stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents liquid leakage, improves the safety and reliability of the equipment, reduces energy consumption, and enhances the strength and stability of the connection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of copper dissolving tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device, including copper dissolving tank, the copper dissolving tank outlet is connected with heat recovery device by conveying pipe, the heat recovery device opening is provided with connecting pipe, and a group of connecting pipe one end inserts conveying pipe inside, the connecting pipe outside is fixedly provided with sealing cylinder, and sealing cylinder one side is equipped with several groups and the lifting abutting assembly of limiting ring cooperation use, the conveying pipe connecting end outside is provided with limiting ring, the utility model is equipped with the sealing groove of cooperation use with connecting pipe by being provided with in conveying pipe end inside, and sealing groove inside is provided with sealing ring, while sealing cylinder inside is installed with sealing layer, conveying pipe connecting end is located in sealing cylinder inside, these structural designs can prevent liquid from leaking in conveying process, ensure the normal progress of heat exchange process, improve the safety and reliability of equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the technical field of copper foil processing equipment, specifically a copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] In the copper foil processing process, the copper melting pot is one of the important pieces of equipment. It generates a lot of heat when it is working. If this heat is not utilized, it will not only waste energy, but may also have an adverse impact on the normal operation of the equipment and the surrounding environment.

[0003] Currently, existing copper melting tanks have several problems in heat handling. Firstly, traditional copper melting tanks often lack efficient heat exchange and recovery devices, failing to effectively recover and utilize the heat generated during the copper melting process, resulting in low energy efficiency and increased energy consumption and costs in the production process. Secondly, existing heat exchange and recovery devices suffer from poor sealing performance when connected to the copper melting tank. Existing flange connection structures are prone to aging and leakage of the sealing rings under pressures of 0.5-1.0 MPa. Industry statistics show that the leakage rate of traditional connection methods is as high as 15%-20%, resulting in a heat loss of approximately 30-50 kWh per ton of copper foil produced, and potentially causing equipment corrosion and workshop safety hazards due to solution leakage. Therefore, a copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies, addressing the problem that existing solutions are too simplistic. It mainly provides a copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device to solve the technical problem of poor sealing performance when the heat exchange recovery device is connected to the copper melting tank, as mentioned in the background.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device are disclosed, comprising a copper melting tank, wherein the outlet of the copper melting tank is connected to the heat recovery device via a conveying pipe, a connecting pipe is provided at the opening of the heat recovery device, and one end of a set of connecting pipes is inserted into the conveying pipe, a sealing cylinder is fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting pipe, and several sets of lifting and pressing components that cooperate with the limiting ring are installed on one side of the sealing cylinder, and a limiting ring is provided on the outside of the connecting end of the conveying pipe.

[0006] Preferably, the heat exchange and recovery device includes two end plates, and a plate group is provided between the two end plates. The two end plates are connected by bolts, and four sets of openings are provided on the end plates, namely, a refrigerant inlet, a refrigerant outlet, a heat medium inlet, and a heat medium outlet.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing groove for use with the connecting pipe is provided on the inner side of the end of the conveying pipe, and a sealing ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing groove.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing layer is installed on the inner side of the sealing cylinder, and the connection end of the delivery pipe is located inside the sealing cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting and clamping assembly includes a mounting frame, and a lifting block is slidably disposed inside the mounting frame. A fixing groove is installed on one side of the lifting block, and a screw mechanism is rotatably disposed inside the fixing groove. A handle for driving the screw mechanism to rotate is disposed outside the fixing groove, and the screw mechanism can drive a contact block slidably disposed inside the fixing groove to move. The contact block can contact a limiting ring.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the outside of the connecting pipe, and the mounting bracket and the lifting block can be detachably connected by bolts.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: (1) This device has a sealing groove on the inner side of the end of the conveying pipe that is used in conjunction with the connecting pipe, and a sealing ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing groove. At the same time, a sealing layer is installed on the inner side of the sealing cylinder, and the connecting end of the conveying pipe is located on the inner side of the sealing cylinder. These structural designs can prevent liquid leakage during the conveying process, ensure the normal operation of the heat exchange process, and improve the safety and reliability of the equipment.

[0012] (2) By installing several sets of lifting and pressing components that work with the limiting ring on one side of the sealing cylinder, the screw mechanism in the lifting and pressing components can drive the contact block to move and contact the limiting ring, thereby achieving the pressing and fixing of the connection end of the conveying pipe, making the connection between the copper melting tank and the heat exchange and recovery device more secure and stable.

[0013] The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the copper melting tank and the heat exchange and recovery device of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the end plate and the plate assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the heat exchange and recovery device of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0015] Numbering on the map: 1. Copper melting tank; 2. Conveying pipe; 3. Heat exchange and recovery device; 301. End plate; 302. Plate assembly; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. Sealing cylinder; 6. Limiting ring; 7. Lifting and pressing assembly; 701. Mounting bracket; 702. Lifting block; 703. Fixing groove; 704. Screw mechanism; 705. Contact block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0017] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 1-5 A copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device are disclosed, comprising a copper melting tank 1, a liquid storage pipe on one side of the copper melting tank 1, an overflow port and a return port on the copper melting tank 1, and valve assemblies inside the overflow port and the return port. The overflow port and the return port valve assemblies are controlled by a DCS system, with a maximum and minimum line set. The opening degree of the valve assembly is automatically adjusted according to the copper concentration. During the process, the difference between the overflow flow rate and the return flow rate is set to prevent the liquid in the copper melting tank from being evacuated.

[0020] The outlet of the copper melting tank 1 is connected to the heat exchange and recovery device 3 via the conveying pipe 2. The heat exchange and recovery device 3 includes two end plates 301, and a plate assembly 302 is provided between the two end plates 301. The plate assembly 302 consists of heat exchange plates and sealing gaskets. The heat exchange plates are herringbone corrugated heat exchange plates, and sealing gaskets are provided between adjacent heat exchange plates. The two end plates 301 are connected by bolts, which can firmly fix the plate assembly 302 between the two end plates 301, ensuring that the entire heat exchange and recovery device 3 will not loosen or deform due to factors such as fluid pressure during operation, thus ensuring the stable operation of the heat exchange process. The end plates 301 are provided with four sets of openings, namely a refrigerant inlet, a refrigerant outlet, a heat medium inlet, and a heat medium outlet. The conveying pipe 2 is connected to the connecting pipe 4 at the heat medium inlet.

[0021] Connecting pipes 4 are installed at the refrigerant inlet, refrigerant outlet, heat medium inlet, and heat medium outlet of the heat exchange recovery device 3. One end of each connecting pipe 4 is inserted into the delivery pipe 2. A sealing groove is provided on the inner side of the end of the delivery pipe 2 to cooperate with the connecting pipe 4, and a sealing ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing groove. The sealing ring can be made of rubber. The elastic deformation of the sealing ring fills the gap between the connecting pipe 4 and the delivery pipe 2 to form a tight sealing surface, thereby preventing liquid leakage from the connection under pressure. A sealing cylinder 5 is fixedly installed on the outside of the connecting pipe 4, and a sealing layer is installed on the inner side of the sealing cylinder 5. The sealing layer is made of modified polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material, reinforced with 15% carbon fiber, with a Shore hardness of 60-70A, a temperature resistance range of -20℃ to 260℃, and a corrosion rate of ≤0.01mm / s² for copper sulfate solution. To ensure long-term use in the highly corrosive environment of the copper melting tank, the connecting end of the conveying pipe 2 is located inside the sealing cylinder 5. Together, they form a closed space that encloses the connection between the conveying pipe 2 and the connecting pipe 4, further preventing liquid from leaking out from the gap at the connection. When the connecting end of the connecting pipe 4 does not need to be frequently disassembled, the sealing cylinder 5, the conveying pipe 2, and the connecting pipe 4 can be further limited by bolts, thereby further improving the connection firmness.

[0022] A number of lifting and pressing components 7 are installed on one side of the sealing cylinder 5 to cooperate with the limiting ring 6. The limiting ring 6 is set on the outer side of the connecting end of the conveying pipe 2. The lifting and pressing component 7 includes a mounting frame 701, and a lifting block 702 is slidably arranged inside the mounting frame 701. The mounting frame 701 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the connecting pipe 4, and the mounting frame 701 and the lifting block 702 can be detachably connected by bolts. When the bolts are removed, the lifting block 702 can move vertically inside the mounting frame 701. An open fixing groove 703 is installed on one side of the lifting block 702, and a screw mechanism 704 is rotatably arranged inside the open fixing groove 703. A handle is set on the outer side of the fixing groove 703 to drive the screw mechanism 704 to rotate. A limiting hole is opened on the handle. The position of the handle can be limited by the limiting component to prevent the handle from rotating on its own. The screw mechanism 704 can drive the contact block 705 slidably arranged inside the fixing groove 703 to move. The contact block 705 can contact the limiting ring 6.

[0023] The specific operating procedure of this utility is as follows: Align one end of the connecting pipe 4 at the heat medium inlet of the heat exchange recovery device 3 with the connecting end of the conveying pipe 2, so that the insertion end of the connecting pipe 4 corresponds to the sealing groove of the conveying pipe 2, ensuring that the two are basically aligned in the axial and radial directions to reduce installation errors. After being inserted into the designated position, the sealing cylinder 5 is then placed on the outside of the conveying pipe 2, ensuring that the sealing layer on the inside of the sealing cylinder 5 is tightly fitted with the connecting end of the conveying pipe 2.

[0024] After the above operations are completed, slide the lifting block 702 inside the mounting bracket 701 and adjust the position of the lifting block 702 so that the contact block 705 contacts the limiting ring 6. After contact, connect the lifting block 702 to the mounting bracket 701 with bolts to limit the height of the contact block 705.

[0025] After the contact block 705 is height-limited, rotate the throttle to drive the lead screw mechanism 704 to rotate, thereby moving the contact block 705 until the contact block 705 contacts the limiting ring 6 on the outside of the connecting end of the conveying pipe 2 and gradually presses against it, thereby limiting the position between the conveying pipe 2 and the connecting pipe 4, and improving the sealing of the connection.

[0026] The present invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device, comprising a copper melting tank (1), wherein the outlet of the copper melting tank (1) is connected to a heat exchange recovery device (3) via a conveying pipe (2), characterized in that: The heat exchange recovery device (3) is provided with a connecting pipe (4) at the opening, and one end of a set of connecting pipes (4) is inserted into the inside of the conveying pipe (2). A sealing cylinder (5) is fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting pipe (4), and several sets of lifting and pressing components (7) that cooperate with the limiting ring (6) are installed on one side of the sealing cylinder (5). A limiting ring (6) is provided on the outside of the connecting end of the conveying pipe (2).

2. The copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange and recovery device (3) includes two end plates (301), and a plate group (302) is provided between the two end plates (301). The two end plates (301) are connected by bolts, and four sets of openings are provided on the end plates (301), namely, a refrigerant inlet, a refrigerant outlet, a heat medium inlet, and a heat medium outlet.

3. The copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the end of the conveying pipe (2) is provided with a sealing groove that cooperates with the connecting pipe (4), and a sealing ring is provided inside the sealing groove.

4. The copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing layer is installed inside the sealing cylinder (5), and the connection end of the conveying pipe (2) is located inside the sealing cylinder (5).

5. The copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and clamping assembly (7) includes a mounting bracket (701), and a lifting block (702) is slidably arranged inside the mounting bracket (701). A fixing groove (703) is installed on one side of the lifting block (702), and a screw mechanism (704) is rotatably arranged inside the fixing groove (703). A throttle is provided outside the fixing groove (703) to drive the screw mechanism (704) to rotate, and the screw mechanism (704) can drive the contact block (705) slidably arranged inside the fixing groove (703) to move. The contact block (705) can contact the limiting ring (6).

6. The copper melting tank heat exchanger and energy recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (701) is fixedly installed on the outside of the connecting pipe (4), and the mounting bracket (701) and the lifting block (702) can be detachably connected by bolts.