A sewage treatment device for a shield machine

By designing a wastewater treatment device for tunnel boring machines, utilizing filter plates, flocculant mixing, and a hydraulically driven collection frame, the environmental pollution problem caused by the direct discharge of wastewater from tunnel boring machines was solved, achieving efficient purification and simplified cleaning of wastewater.

CN224578097UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31JIANGSU ZHONGYA HEAVY IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU ZHONGYA HEAVY IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

The wastewater generated by tunnel boring machines during tunnel excavation has a complex composition, and direct discharge of it can lead to environmental pollution.

Method used

A wastewater treatment device for tunnel boring machines was designed, including a treatment chamber, a purification tank, and a cleaning mechanism. Through filter plate filtration, flocculant stirring, and a collection frame driven by a hydraulic cylinder, the device achieves preliminary filtration, coagulation, and impurity collection of wastewater.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes impurities from sewage, improves purification results, reduces the difficulty of manual cleaning, and increases cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of tunnel boring machine (TBM) technology and discloses a wastewater treatment device for TBMs, including a base. A treatment chamber 1 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base. A water inlet seat is fixedly installed on the left side of the treatment chamber 1. A purification tank is installed on the right side of the treatment chamber 1. A connecting mechanism is provided between the treatment chamber 1 and the purification tank. A cleaning mechanism is installed above the connecting mechanism. Wastewater is initially filtered by a filter plate 1 inside the treatment chamber 1 to remove larger particulate impurities. Flocculant is added to the feed seat and enters the treatment chamber 2 through the feed pipe. The motor starts, and its output shaft drives the rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring frame to rotate, stirring the wastewater in the treatment chamber 2 and promoting the coagulation of fine particles into larger particles. The filter plate 2 inside the treatment chamber 2 further filters the wastewater, effectively removing various impurities and improving the wastewater purification effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tunnel boring machine technology, specifically to a sewage treatment device for tunnel boring machines. Background Technology

[0002] A tunnel boring machine (TBM) is a specialized engineering machine that uses the shield tunneling method for tunnel excavation. Unlike open-face construction, it constructs (lays) the tunnel's "shield" (i.e., supporting segments) while excavating to maintain the stability of the excavation face. A TBM mainly consists of a front cutting ring, a middle support ring, and a rear shield tail. The overall structure is a cylindrical steel component. It integrates optical, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, sensor, and information technologies and has multiple functions such as excavating and cutting soil, transporting excavated material, assembling tunnel lining, and measuring, guiding, and correcting deviations.

[0003] In tunnel excavation, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) play a crucial role, but their continuous advancement generates a significant problem—the production of large amounts of wastewater. This wastewater is complex, containing mud, sand, foaming agents, and various suspended solids. The mud makes the wastewater viscous, the presence of sand increases the particulate matter content, the foaming agents not only alter the physical state of the wastewater but may also contain environmentally harmful chemical components, and the suspended solids further exacerbate the turbidity. If this wastewater is discharged directly without treatment, it will have serious negative impacts on the environment.

[0004] Therefore, a sewage treatment device for tunnel boring machines is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wastewater treatment device for tunnel boring machines, which solves the technical problem that direct discharge of wastewater generated during tunnel boring machine operation would cause environmental pollution, and achieves the purpose of purifying the wastewater generated during tunnel boring machine operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sewage treatment device for a tunnel boring machine, including a base, a treatment chamber 1 fixedly disposed on the top surface of the base, a water inlet seat fixedly disposed on the left side of the treatment chamber 1, a purification box disposed on the right side of the treatment chamber 1, a connecting mechanism disposed between the treatment chamber 1 and the purification box, and a cleaning mechanism disposed above the connecting mechanism.

[0007] The connecting mechanism includes a connecting part and a processing part;

[0008] The cleaning mechanism includes a collection section and an adjustment section.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting part includes a second processing chamber, which is located between the first processing chamber and the purification box. The right end of the second processing chamber is fixedly connected to the purification box, and a connecting pipe is fixedly provided between the second processing chamber and the first processing chamber.

[0010] Preferably, a filter plate is fixedly installed inside the first processing chamber, and a filter plate is fixedly installed inside the second processing chamber.

[0011] Preferably, the processing unit includes a fixing plate, the bottom surface of which contacts the top surface of the second processing chamber, a feeding seat is fixedly provided on the top surface of the fixing plate, a feeding pipe is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the feeding seat, and the lower end of the feeding pipe passes through the fixing plate and extends into the interior of the second processing chamber.

[0012] Preferably, a motor is provided on the left side of the feed seat, the bottom surface of the motor is fixedly connected to the fixed plate, the output shaft of the motor passes through the fixed plate and extends to the bottom of the fixed plate, a rotating rod is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the output shaft of the motor, and a stirring rack is fixedly provided on the outer side of the rotating rod.

[0013] Preferably, the collection unit includes a collection rack one, which is located inside the processing chamber one and slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber one. A collection rack two is provided at the right end of the collection rack one, which is located inside the processing chamber two and slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber two. The upper end of the collection rack two is fixedly connected to a fixing plate.

[0014] Preferably, the adjustment part includes a connecting plate, and two connecting plates are arranged at the front and rear. The near ends of the two connecting plates are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the first and second collection racks.

[0015] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the rear connecting plate, a support sleeve is fitted on the lower end of the support rod, the bottom surface of the support sleeve is fixedly connected to the base, the lower end of the support rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base, and the upper end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the front connecting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: a sewage treatment device for tunnel boring machines,

[0017] (1) This utility model uses a filter plate set inside the first treatment chamber to perform preliminary filtration of sewage and remove larger particulate impurities. The flocculant is put into the feed seat and enters the second treatment chamber from the feed pipe. The motor is started and its output shaft drives the rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring frame to rotate and stir the sewage in the second treatment chamber, promoting the coagulation of small particles in the sewage into larger particles. The filter plate set inside the second treatment chamber further filters the sewage, which can effectively remove various impurities in the sewage and improve the sewage purification effect.

[0018] (2) The present invention can move up and down through the collection rack 1 and the collection rack 2 via the connecting plate, support rod, support sleeve and hydraulic cylinder, so as to conveniently collect the impurities on the filter plate and carry them out of the treatment chamber, reduce the difficulty and workload of manual cleaning and improve the cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the connecting mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of the connecting mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base, 2. Processing Chamber 1, 3. Water Inlet, 4. Purification Box, 5. Connecting Mechanism, 51. Processing Chamber 2, 52. Connecting Pipe, 53. Filter Plate 1, 54. Filter Plate 2, 55. Fixing Plate, 56. Feeding Seat, 57. Feeding Pipe, 58. Motor, 59. Rotating Rod, 510. Mixing Rack, 6. Cleaning Mechanism, 61. Collection Rack 1, 62. Collection Rack 2, 63. Connecting Plate, 64. Support Rod, 65. Support Sleeve, 66. Hydraulic Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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. Example

[0025] Given the current issue of environmental pollution caused by the direct discharge of wastewater generated during tunnel boring machine operation, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a sewage treatment device for a tunnel boring machine, including a base 1, a treatment chamber 2 fixedly arranged on the top surface of the base 1, a water inlet seat 3 fixedly arranged on the left side of the treatment chamber 2, a purification box 4 arranged on the right side of the treatment chamber 2, a connecting mechanism 5 arranged between the treatment chamber 2 and the purification box 4, and a cleaning mechanism 6 arranged above the connecting mechanism 5.

[0026] The connecting mechanism 5 includes a connecting part and a processing part;

[0027] The cleaning unit 6 includes a collection department and a regulation department.

[0028] The connecting part includes a second processing chamber 51, which is located between the first processing chamber 2 and the purification box 4. The right end of the second processing chamber 51 is fixedly connected to the purification box 4, and a connecting pipe 52 is fixedly installed between the second processing chamber 51 and the first processing chamber 2.

[0029] Filter plate 53 is fixedly installed inside processing chamber 1 2, and filter plate 54 is fixedly installed inside processing chamber 2 51.

[0030] The processing unit includes a fixed plate 55, the bottom surface of which contacts the top surface of the second processing chamber 51. A feed seat 56 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the fixed plate 55, and a feed pipe 57 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the feed seat 56. The lower end of the feed pipe 57 passes through the fixed plate 55 and extends into the interior of the second processing chamber 51.

[0031] A motor 58 is provided on the left side of the feed seat 56. The bottom surface of the motor 58 is fixedly connected to the fixed plate 55. The output shaft of the motor 58 passes through the fixed plate 55 and extends to the bottom of the fixed plate 55. A rotating rod 59 is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the output shaft of the motor 58. A stirring rack 510 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the rotating rod 59.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wastewater generated by the tunnel boring machine enters the treatment chamber 1 2 from the inlet seat 3. The filter plate 1 53 installed inside the treatment chamber 1 2 performs preliminary filtration of the wastewater to remove larger particulate impurities. The filtered wastewater enters the treatment chamber 2 51 through the connecting pipe 52. The filter plate 2 54 installed inside the treatment chamber 2 51 further filters the wastewater. Flocculant is added to the feed seat 56 and enters the treatment chamber 2 51 through the feed pipe 57. The motor 58 is started, and its output shaft drives the rotating rod 59 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring frame 510 to rotate, stirring the wastewater in the treatment chamber 2 51 and promoting the coagulation of fine particles in the wastewater into larger particles.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wastewater is initially filtered by the filter plate 53 inside the treatment chamber 2 to remove larger particulate impurities. Flocculant is added to the feed seat 56 and enters the treatment chamber 2 51 through the feed pipe 57. The motor 58 is started, and its output shaft drives the rotating rod 59 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring frame 510 to rotate, stirring the wastewater in the treatment chamber 2 51 and promoting the coagulation of fine particles in the wastewater into larger particles. The filter plate 54 inside the treatment chamber 2 51 further filters the wastewater, which can effectively remove various impurities in the wastewater and improve the purification effect of the wastewater. Example

[0034] Please see Figures 1-4Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the following is obtained: the collection unit includes a collection rack 61, which is located inside the processing chamber 2 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber 2. A collection rack 62 is provided at the right end of the collection rack 61, which is located inside the processing chamber 2 51 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber 2 51. The upper end of the collection rack 62 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 55.

[0035] The adjustment part includes a connecting plate 63. There are two connecting plates 63 arranged at the front and rear. The two connecting plates 63 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the first collection rack 61 and the upper end of the second collection rack 62 at their close ends.

[0036] A support rod 64 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the rear connecting plate 63. A support sleeve 65 is fitted on the lower end of the support rod 64. The bottom surface of the support sleeve 65 is fixedly connected to the base 1. The lower end of the support rod 64 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve 65. A hydraulic cylinder 66 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base 1. The upper end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 66 is fixedly connected to the front connecting plate 63.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62 collect the impurities intercepted on the first filter plate 53 and the second filter plate 54. The hydraulic cylinder 66 is activated, and its output shaft drives the front connecting plate 63 to move up or down. Since the two connecting plates 63 are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62, the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62 will move up and down with the movement of the connecting plate 63, which facilitates the removal of the collected impurities and makes it easier to clean the impurities in the future.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62 can move up and down via the connecting plate 63, the support rod 64, the support sleeve 65, and the hydraulic cylinder 66, thereby conveniently collecting impurities on the filter plate and carrying them out of the processing chamber, reducing the difficulty and workload of manual cleaning, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0039] During operation, the wastewater generated by the tunnel boring machine enters treatment chamber 2 from the inlet seat 3. The filter plate 53 inside treatment chamber 2 performs preliminary filtration, removing larger particles and impurities. The filtered wastewater then enters treatment chamber 51 through the connecting pipe 52. The filter plate 54 inside treatment chamber 51 further filters the wastewater. Flocculant is added to the feed seat 56 and enters treatment chamber 51 through the feed pipe 57. The motor 58 starts, and its output shaft drives the rotating rod 59 to rotate, which in turn drives the mixing frame 510 to rotate, thus purifying the wastewater in treatment chamber 51. The system stirs the wastewater to promote the aggregation of fine particles into larger particles. The first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62 collect the impurities intercepted on the first filter plate 53 and the second filter plate 54. The hydraulic cylinder 66 is activated, and its output shaft drives the front connecting plate 63 to move up or down. Since the two connecting plates 63 are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62, the first collection rack 61 and the second collection rack 62 will move up and down with the movement of the connecting plate 63, which facilitates the removal of the collected impurities and makes it easier to clean the impurities later.

[0040] 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 the 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. A sewage treatment device for a tunneling machine, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly provided with a treatment chamber (2) on the top surface, a water inlet seat (3) is fixedly provided on the left side of the treatment chamber (2), a purification box (4) is provided on the right side of the treatment chamber (2), a connecting mechanism (5) is provided between the treatment chamber (2) and the purification box (4), and a cleaning mechanism (6) is provided above the connecting mechanism (5). The connecting mechanism (5) includes a connecting part and a processing part; The cleaning mechanism (6) includes a collection section and an adjustment section; The connecting part includes a second processing chamber (51), which is located between the first processing chamber (2) and the purification box (4). The right end of the second processing chamber (51) is fixedly connected to the purification box (4), and a connecting pipe (52) is fixedly provided between the second processing chamber (51) and the first processing chamber (2). The first processing chamber (2) is fixedly equipped with a filter plate (53), and the second processing chamber (51) is fixedly equipped with a filter plate (54). The processing unit includes a fixed plate (55), the bottom surface of which contacts the top surface of the processing chamber 2 (51), a feeding seat (56) is fixedly provided on the top surface of the fixed plate (55), a feeding pipe (57) is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the feeding seat (56), and the lower end of the feeding pipe (57) passes through the fixed plate (55) and extends into the interior of the processing chamber 2 (51); A motor (58) is provided on the left side of the feed seat (56). The bottom surface of the motor (58) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (55). The output shaft of the motor (58) passes through the fixing plate (55) and extends to the bottom of the fixing plate (55). A rotating rod (59) is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the output shaft of the motor (58). A stirring rack (510) is fixedly provided on the outer side of the rotating rod (59).

2. The sewage treatment device for a tunneling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection unit includes a collection rack one (61), which is located inside the processing chamber one (2) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber one (2). A collection rack two (62) is provided at the right end of the collection rack one (61), which is located inside the processing chamber two (51) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber two (51). The upper end of the collection rack two (62) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (55).

3. The sewage treatment device for a tunneling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment part includes a connecting plate (63), and two connecting plates (63) are arranged at the front and back. The two connecting plates (63) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the first collection rack (61) and the upper end of the second collection rack (62) at their close ends.

4. The sewage treatment device for a tunneling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support rod (64) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate (63) located at the rear. A support sleeve (65) is fitted on the lower end of the support rod (64). The bottom surface of the support sleeve (65) is fixedly connected to the base (1). The lower end of the support rod (64) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve (65). A hydraulic cylinder (66) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the base (1). The upper end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (66) is fixedly connected to the front connecting plate (63).