Anti-fouling cooling tower
By combining the design of heat dissipation honeycomb blocks and snap-fit mechanisms, the problems of scaling in cooling towers and difficulty in disassembling heat dissipation blocks are solved, achieving efficient heat dissipation and convenient maintenance, and improving the operational reliability and efficiency of cooling towers.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANYE HEAT TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY WUXI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing cooling towers are prone to scaling in high temperature and humidity or complex water quality environments, resulting in insufficient heat dissipation area and difficulty in quickly disassembling and cleaning the heat dissipation blocks, leading to reduced heat dissipation efficiency and maintenance difficulties.
The design combines heat dissipation honeycomb blocks, pump components, and snap-fit mechanisms to achieve uniform water flow distribution and increased heat dissipation area. The linkage between the rotating ring and the embedded block enables quick installation and removal of the heat dissipation blocks, while the stabilizing mechanism ensures reliable and convenient connection.
It significantly improves heat exchange efficiency, reduces scale formation, lowers maintenance costs and frequency, and ensures equipment stability and ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, and more specifically, to an anti-scaling cooling tower. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, anti-scaling cooling towers primarily reduce the probability of scale formation through structural design and material selection to maintain heat exchange efficiency and extend equipment lifespan. However, in practical applications...
[0003] First, current cooling towers generally lack effective means to specifically expand the heat dissipation area. Traditional cooling towers mostly rely on fixed packing layers or heat sinks for heat exchange. This structure is prone to reduced heat dissipation efficiency due to scale buildup or biological impurities during long-term operation. This is especially true in high-temperature, high-humidity, or complex water quality environments, where scaling inside the cooling tower becomes more severe. The existing structure does not adequately consider how to flexibly increase the heat dissipation area to enhance heat dissipation efficiency.
[0004] Secondly, the heat sinks or heat dissipation units currently in widespread use are generally fixed or simply embedded, lacking a reasonable mechanism for quick disassembly and cleaning. After long-term operation, scale and impurities easily adhere to the surface of these heat sinks. If cleaning is required, it is often necessary to disassemble part of the cooling tower structure, which is time-consuming, laborious, and can easily damage the original components. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an anti-scaling cooling tower to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the lack of ways to expand the heat dissipation area and the difficulty in quickly disassembling and cleaning the heat dissipation blocks.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an anti-scaling cooling tower, comprising a cooling tower body, a cooling mechanism, a cooling snap-fit mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism. The cooling mechanism includes a pump assembly and a water inlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is installed at the output end of the pump assembly, and a diverter pipe is installed at one end of the water inlet pipe. A heat dissipation honeycomb block is installed inside the cooling tower body, and the water inlet pipe is installed on the heat dissipation honeycomb block. A suction pipe is installed at the inlet end of the pump assembly. The cooling snap-fit mechanism includes a snap-fit pipe and a snap-fit rod. A rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the snap-fit pipe, and a pressure ring is mounted on the top end of the rotating ring. A turntable is rotatably mounted on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe, and an embedding block is rotatably mounted on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe. A pull rod is rotatably connected between the embedding block and the turntable. The reciprocating motion of the pull rod causes the embedding block to embed into or move away from the snap-fit rod.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the stabilizing mechanism includes a threaded ring and a directional ring. The threaded pipe is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping pipe, and the directional ring is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the clamping pipe. A thrust bearing is installed between the threaded ring and the directional ring. A support spring is installed on the directional ring, and the support spring is arranged in multiple rings. A support groove is opened at the top end of the pressure ring. The support spring extends into the support groove step by step to make the rotating ring rotate stably. The directional ring moves longitudinally to fix the support spring into the support groove, thereby fixing the rotating ring in the rotation direction.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a water collection bucket is installed at the bottom end of the cooling tower body, and the water collection bucket is arranged opposite to the bottom output end of the cooling tower body, so as to collect the cooled water and prevent waste.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a drain pipe is connected to the upper part of the water collection hopper, and one end of the drain pipe can be led to the outside. The descaling door is installed on the side wall of the cooling tower body, and the drain pipe can be led to the outside or the circulation system, thereby improving flexibility.
[0010] The present invention is further provided that a connecting plate is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the clamping pipe, and the connecting plate is fixedly installed on the side wall of the cooling tower body. The setting of the connecting plate facilitates the stable installation of the clamping pipe.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a top cover is installed at the top end of the cooling tower body, and a cooling fan is installed on the top cover. The cooling fan is arranged opposite to the heat dissipation honeycomb block. The cooling fan enhances airflow and improves heat dissipation efficiency. The cooling fan is positioned opposite to the heat dissipation honeycomb block to form an ideal airflow path.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a bottom frame is installed at the bottom end of the heat dissipation honeycomb block, one end of the snap-fit rod is connected to the bottom frame, and the other end of the snap-fit rod extends through the side wall of the cooling tower body and engages with the snap-fit pipe.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a guide block is provided inside the side wall of the card tube, and an arc groove is provided on the turntable. The guide block and the arc groove are configured to rotate and guide the turntable. The guide block and the arc groove precisely control the rotation trajectory of the turntable, prevent deviation, reduce operation error, and improve locking reliability.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an anti-scaling cooling tower, which has the following beneficial effects: This utility model is equipped with a cooling mechanism, which adopts a combination design of pump assembly, water inlet pipe and diversion pipe to achieve efficient circulation and uniform distribution of water flow. The heat dissipation honeycomb block increases the contact area between water and air, significantly improving heat exchange efficiency. This not only makes the cooling effect more significant, but also reduces the generation and accumulation of scale, and lowers maintenance costs and frequency.
[0015] This utility model is equipped with a cooling snap-fit mechanism. The cooling snap-fit mechanism realizes the quick installation and disassembly of the heat dissipation honeycomb block through the cooperation of the snap-fit tube and the snap-fit rod. The combination design of the rotating ring, turntable and embedded block makes the operation simple and reliable. The reciprocating motion design of the pull rod reduces the operating force and greatly improves the convenience of equipment maintenance, making cleaning and replacement of parts simple and efficient.
[0016] This utility model incorporates a stabilizing mechanism, which combines a threaded ring, a directional ring, and a support spring to form a multi-layered fixing and safety system. The design of the support spring extending into the support groove in stages ensures the flexibility of the rotating ring's stable rotation while achieving a secure lock through the longitudinal movement of the directional ring. The use of a thrust bearing reduces operating friction, improves operational comfort, ensures the stability of connecting components during long-term operation, prevents loosening due to vibration or accidental operation, and enhances the safety and reliability of the entire cooling system. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cooling tower in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation honeycomb block installation method in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling latching mechanism and the stabilizing mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cooling latching mechanism and the stabilizing mechanism in this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Cooling tower body; 2. Pump assembly; 3. Inlet pipe; 4. Diverter pipe; 5. Heat dissipation honeycomb block; 6. Suction pipe; 7. Connecting pipe; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Rotating ring; 10. Pressure ring; 11. Turntable; 12. Embedded block; 13. Pull rod; 14. Threaded ring; 15. Orienting ring; 16. Thrust bearing; 17. Support spring; 18. Support groove; 19. Water collection hopper; 20. Drain pipe; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Top cover; 23. Cooling fan; 24. Bottom frame; 25. Guide block; 26. Curved groove; 401. Descaling door. Detailed Implementation
[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 A scale-resistant cooling tower includes a cooling tower body 1, a cooling mechanism, a cooling snap-fit mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism. The cooling mechanism includes a pump assembly 2 and a water inlet pipe 3. The water inlet pipe 3 is installed at the output end of the pump assembly 2, and a diverter pipe 4 is installed at one end of the water inlet pipe 3. A heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 is installed inside the cooling tower body 1, and the water inlet pipe 3 is installed in the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5. A suction pipe 6 is installed at the inlet end of the pump assembly 2. The cooling snap-fit mechanism includes a snap-fit pipe 7 and a snap-fit rod 8. A rotating ring 9 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the snap-fit pipe 7, and a pressure ring 10 is installed at the top end of the rotating ring 9. A turntable 11 is rotatably installed on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe 7, and an embedding block 12 is rotatably installed on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe 7. A pull rod 13 is rotatably connected between the embedding block 12 and the turntable 11. The reciprocating motion of the pull rod 13 causes the embedding block 12 to be embedded in or away from the snap-fit rod 8.
[0023] In this embodiment, the cooling mechanism is responsible for the core cooling function of the cooling tower body 1. During operation, the pump assembly 2 draws in water through the suction pipe 6, and then delivers the water to the distribution pipe 4 through the inlet pipe 3. The distribution pipe 4 evenly distributes the water onto the heat dissipation honeycomb blocks 5. The water flows down the surface of the honeycomb blocks and exchanges heat with the air inside the cooling tower body 1. The cooling fan 23 introduces air from the top to promote the heat exchange process. The water temperature decreases as it flows through the heat dissipation honeycomb blocks 5 and eventually flows into the water collection hopper 19 at the bottom. It is then discharged through the drain pipe 20 or recycled, maximizing the cooling efficiency while preventing scale buildup in the system. The cooling snap-fit mechanism is used for fixing and disassembling. The heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 is easy to remove for maintenance and cleaning. During operation, one end of the snap-fit rod 8 is connected to the bottom frame 24 of the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, and the other end passes through the side wall of the cooling tower body 1 and engages with the snap-fit pipe 7. The rotating ring 9 on the outer wall of the snap-fit pipe 7 can rotate, and the linkage is achieved through the pull rod 13 between the turntable 11 and the embedded block 12. When the rotating ring 9 rotates, the pull rod 13 drives the embedded block 12 to reciprocate, so that the embedded block 12 is inserted into or moved away from the slot on the snap-fit rod 8. When the embedded block 12 is fully inserted into the slot of the snap-fit rod 8, the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 is firmly fixed. When the embedded block 12 is moved away from the slot, the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.
[0024] The stabilizing mechanism includes a threaded ring 14 and a directional ring 15. The threaded ring is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping pipe 7, and the directional ring 15 is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the clamping pipe 7. A thrust bearing 16 is installed between the threaded ring 14 and the directional ring 15. A support spring 17 is installed on the directional ring 15, and the support spring 17 is arranged in multiple rings. A support groove 18 is opened at the top end of the pressure ring 10. The support spring 17 extends into the support groove 18 in stages, so that the rotating ring 9 rotates stably. The directional ring 15 moves longitudinally, so that the support spring 17 is fixedly embedded in the support groove 18, so that the rotating ring 9 is fixed in the rotation direction.
[0025] In this embodiment, the stabilizing mechanism ensures the reliability of the snap-fit state. In the initial state, multiple sets of support springs 17 on the directional ring 15 extend into the support groove 18 on the pressure ring 10 at the top of the rotating ring 9, enabling the rotating ring 9 to rotate stably. When it is necessary to fix the position of the rotating ring 9, the directional ring 15 is pushed longitudinally along the snap-fit tube 7 by rotating the threaded ring 14 and using the thrust bearing 16, so that the support springs 17 are fully embedded in the support groove 18. At this time, the rotating ring 9 is fixed in the rotation direction, preventing the position of the embedded block 12 from changing due to vibration or improper operation, ensuring the continuous stability of the fixed state of the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, and greatly improving the reliability of the cooling tower body 1 during long-term operation.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-5As a supplementary embodiment of an anti-scaling cooling tower for the cooling mechanism, cooling clamping mechanism, and stabilizing mechanism: a water collection hopper 19 is installed at the bottom end of the cooling tower body 1, and the water collection hopper 19 is positioned opposite to the bottom output end of the cooling tower body 1. A drain pipe 20 is connected to the upper part of the water collection hopper 19, and one end of the drain pipe 20 can lead to the outside. A descaling door 401 is installed on the side wall of the cooling tower body 1. A connecting plate 21 is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the clamping pipe 7, and the connecting plate 21 is fixedly installed on the cooling tower body 1. On the side wall, a top cover 22 is installed at the top end of the cooling tower body 1, and a cooling fan 23 is installed on the top cover 22. The cooling fan 23 is arranged opposite to the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5. A bottom frame 24 is installed at the bottom end of the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5. One end of the snap-fit rod 8 is connected to the bottom frame 24, and the other end of the snap-fit rod 8 extends through the side wall of the cooling tower body 1 and engages with the snap-fit pipe 7. A guide block 25 is provided in the side wall of the snap-fit pipe 7, and an arc groove 26 is opened on the turntable 11. The guide block 25 and the arc groove 26 are arranged to rotate and guide.
[0027] More specifically, firstly, the cooling fan 23 runs on the top cover 22, creating a downward airflow. At the same time, the pump assembly 2 starts, drawing in water through the suction pipe 6. The water is then evenly distributed onto the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 via the inlet pipe 3 and the branch pipe 4. As the water flows down the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, it exchanges heat with the airflow, lowering its temperature. The cooled water is collected in the bottom water collection hopper 19 and discharged through the drain pipe 20 or recycled. When it is necessary to clean or maintain the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, first operate the stabilizing mechanism, rotate the threaded ring 14 in the opposite direction to release the support spring 17 from fixing the rotating ring 9. Then rotate the rotating ring 9 and pull the rod 13 to move the embedded block 12 away from the slot of the snap-fit rod 8. Finally, pull out the snap-fit rod 8 and remove the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 for cleaning. The installation is carried out in the reverse order.
[0028] In summary, during the use or operation of the overall equipment: when the cooling mechanism is in operation, it is responsible for the core cooling function of the cooling tower body 1. During operation, the pump assembly 2 draws in water through the suction pipe 6, and then delivers the water to the distribution pipe 4 through the inlet pipe 3. The distribution pipe 4 distributes the water evenly onto the heat dissipation honeycomb blocks 5. The water flows down along the surface of the honeycomb blocks and exchanges heat with the air inside the cooling tower body 1. The cooling fan 23 introduces air from the top to promote the heat exchange process. The water temperature decreases as it flows through the heat dissipation honeycomb blocks 5 and eventually flows into the water collection hopper 19 at the bottom. Then it is discharged through the drain pipe 20 or recycled, maximizing the cooling efficiency and preventing scale buildup in the system.
[0029] When the cooling snap-fit mechanism is in operation, it is used to fix and disassemble the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 for easy maintenance and cleaning. During operation, one end of the snap-fit rod 8 is connected to the bottom frame 24 of the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, and the other end passes through the side wall of the cooling tower body 1 and engages with the snap-fit pipe 7. The rotating ring 9 on the outer wall of the snap-fit pipe 7 can rotate, and the linkage is achieved through the pull rod 13 between the turntable 11 and the embedded block 12. When the rotating ring 9 rotates, the pull rod 13 drives the embedded block 12 to reciprocate, so that the embedded block 12 is inserted into or moved away from the slot on the snap-fit rod 8. When the embedded block 12 is fully inserted into the slot of the snap-fit rod 8, the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 is firmly fixed. When the embedded block 12 is moved away from the slot, the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 can be easily disassembled for easy cleaning and maintenance.
[0030] When the stabilizing mechanism is required to operate, it ensures the reliability of the locking state. In the initial state, multiple sets of support springs 17 on the directional ring 15 extend into the support grooves 18 on the pressure ring 10 at the top of the rotating ring 9, enabling the rotating ring 9 to rotate stably. When it is necessary to fix the position of the rotating ring 9, the directional ring 15 is pushed longitudinally along the locking tube 7 by rotating the threaded ring 14 and using the thrust bearing 16, so that the support springs 17 are fully embedded in the support grooves 18. At this time, the rotating ring 9 is fixed in the rotation direction, preventing the position of the embedded block 12 from changing due to vibration or improper operation, ensuring the continuous stability of the fixed state of the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, and greatly improving the reliability of the cooling tower body 1 during long-term operation.
[0031] First, the cooling fan 23 runs on the top cover 22, creating a downward airflow. At the same time, the pump assembly 2 starts, drawing in water through the suction pipe 6. The water is then evenly distributed onto the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 through the inlet pipe 3 and the branch pipe 4. As the water flows down the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, it exchanges heat with the airflow, lowering its temperature. The cooled water is collected in the bottom water collection hopper 19 and discharged through the drain pipe 20 or recycled. When it is necessary to clean or maintain the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5, first operate the stabilizing mechanism, rotate the threaded ring 14 in the opposite direction to release the support spring 17 from fixing the rotating ring 9. Then rotate the rotating ring 9 and pull the rod 13 to move the embedded block 12 away from the slot of the snap-fit rod 8. Finally, pull out the snap-fit rod 8 and remove the heat dissipation honeycomb block 5 for cleaning. The installation is carried out in the reverse order.
[0032] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0033] In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the operation of electrical components, unless otherwise explicitly described, are controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here. In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving motors can be used with a reducer if necessary. The connection structure and working principle between the motor and the reducer are existing, well-known technologies, and will not be elaborated here.
Claims
1. A scale-resistant cooling tower, comprising a cooling tower body (1), a cooling mechanism, a cooling clamping mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism, characterized in that: The cooling mechanism includes a pump assembly (2) and an inlet pipe (3). The inlet pipe (3) is installed at the output end of the pump assembly (2). A diverter pipe (4) is installed at one end of the inlet pipe (3). A heat dissipation honeycomb block (5) is installed inside the cooling tower body (1). The inlet pipe (3) is installed on the heat dissipation honeycomb block (5). A suction pipe (6) is installed at the inlet end of the pump assembly (2). The cooling snap-fit mechanism includes a snap-fit pipe (7) and a snap-fit rod (8). A rotating ring (9) is installed on the upper limit of the outer wall of the snap-fit pipe (7). A pressure ring (10) is installed at the top end of the rotating ring (9). A turntable (11) is installed on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe (7). An embedded block (12) is installed on the inner side wall of the snap-fit pipe (7). A pull rod (13) is rotatably connected between the embedded block (12) and the turntable (11). The reciprocating motion of the pull rod (13) causes the embedded block (12) to be embedded in or away from the snap-fit rod (8).
2. The anti-scaling cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing mechanism includes a threaded ring (14) and a directional ring (15). The threaded ring is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping pipe (7). The directional ring (15) is directionally slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping pipe (7). A thrust bearing (16) is installed between the threaded ring (14) and the directional ring (15). A support spring (17) is installed on the directional ring (15), and the support spring (17) is arranged in multiple rings. A support groove (18) is opened at the top end of the pressure ring (10). The support spring (17) extends into the support groove (18) step by step, so that the rotating ring (9) rotates stably. The directional ring (15) moves longitudinally, so that the support spring (17) is fixedly embedded in the support groove (18), so that the rotating ring (9) is fixed in the rotation direction.
3. The anti-scaling cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the cooling tower body (1) is provided with a water collection bucket (19), and the water collection bucket (19) is arranged opposite to the bottom output end of the cooling tower body (1).
4. The anti-scaling cooling tower according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water collection hopper (19) is connected to a drain pipe (20), and one end of the drain pipe (20) can be led to the outside. The descaling door (401) is installed on the side wall of the cooling tower body (1).
5. A scaling-resistant cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (21) is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping pipe (7), and the connecting plate (21) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the cooling tower body (1).
6. A scaling-resistant cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the cooling tower body (1) is provided with a top cover (22), and a cooling fan (23) is provided on the top cover (22). The cooling fan (23) is arranged opposite to the heat dissipation honeycomb block (5).
7. A scaling-resistant cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the heat dissipation honeycomb block (5) is equipped with a bottom frame (24), one end of the snap-fit rod (8) is connected to the bottom frame (24), and the other end of the snap-fit rod (8) extends through the side wall of the cooling tower body (1) and engages with the snap-fit pipe (7).
8. A scaling-resistant cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the card tube (7) is provided with a guide block (25), and the turntable (11) is provided with an arc groove (26), and the guide block (25) and the arc groove (26) are configured to rotate and guide each other.