Cooling structure for a fritting furnace of hollow glass microspheres

By using a gradient cooling system with water-cooling and air-cooling components in the vitrification furnace of hollow glass microspheres, the problem of residual stress caused by uneven cooling of microspheres was solved, and stable molding and storage of microspheres were achieved.

CN224590846UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04XINJIANG DEBANG PETROLEUM TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINJIANG DEBANG PETROLEUM TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-12
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The microspheres, after expanding at high temperatures, generate residual stress due to uneven cooling during the molding process, leading to spontaneous breakage during later storage or use.

Method used

A gradient cooling system is composed of water-cooled and air-cooled components. The water-cooled device quickly absorbs heat, and then the system enters the air-cooling stage, thus avoiding residual stress caused by uneven cooling.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids residual stress inside the microspheres, preventing spontaneous breakage during storage or use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling structure for hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace, be applied to vitrification furnace body, include: cooling mechanism and fixed sleeve board, cooling mechanism includes setting in the water cooling assembly of vitrification furnace body middle part, the top of vitrification furnace body is provided with gas cooling assembly, and water cooling assembly and gas cooling assembly are used for reducing the temperature in the inside of vitrification furnace body, and fixed sleeve board is sleeved in the top of vitrification furnace body, and fixed sleeve board is used for restricting cooling mechanism movement, and water cooling assembly includes the water cooling pipe of sleeveing in the outer wall of vitrification furnace body. The utility model discloses through water cooling assembly, gas cooling assembly and fixed sleeve board's design, when using through water cooling assembly and gas cooling assembly gradient cooling system, high temperature area first by water cooling device fast absorption heat, subsequently enter gas cooling stage, thereby avoid uneven cooling can lead to the residual stress of micropearl inside, and the situation of spontaneous rupture in the later storage or use is caused.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling structure technology, and in particular to a cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace. Background Technology

[0002] After high-temperature expansion, the microspheres are in a molten state, and the internal gas pressure and the surface tension of the glass shell are in dynamic equilibrium. During the molding process, uneven cooling will generate residual stress inside the microspheres, which may cause spontaneous cracking during later storage or use. Therefore, this solution proposes a cooling structure for the vitrification furnace of hollow glass microspheres to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace, applied to the furnace body, comprising:

[0005] The cooling mechanism includes a water-cooling component disposed in the middle of the vitrification furnace body and an air-cooling component disposed on the top of the vitrification furnace body. The water-cooling component and the air-cooling component are used to reduce the temperature inside the vitrification furnace body.

[0006] A fixing sleeve is fitted onto the top of the vitrification furnace body, and the fixing sleeve is used to restrict the movement of the cooling mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the water-cooling assembly includes a water-cooling pipe sleeved on the outer wall of the vitrification furnace body, with a water outlet pipe at one end and a water inlet pipe at the other end.

[0008] Preferably, a water pump is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe, and a water pipe is provided at the input end of the water pump.

[0009] Preferably, the air-cooling assembly includes a gas supply connector disposed on the back side of the vitrification furnace body, one end of the gas supply connector is provided with a gas supply pipe, and one end of the gas supply pipe is provided with a fan.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the vitrification furnace body is provided with an exhaust pipe, which is used for exhausting gas.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the middle part of the fixing sleeve is provided with an installation cavity, the water cooling pipe is inserted and connected inside the installation cavity, and the inner wall of one side of the installation cavity is provided with a first through hole, the water cooling pipe is inserted and connected inside the first through hole.

[0012] Preferably, a second through hole is provided on the back of the fixing sleeve, and the gas supply connector is inserted and connected inside the second through hole.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention utilizes a water-cooling component, an air-cooling component, and a fixing plate. During use, the water-cooling component and the air-cooling component form a gradient cooling system. The high-temperature zone is first rapidly cooled by the water-cooling device, and then enters the air-cooling stage. This avoids the residual stress inside the microspheres caused by uneven cooling, which could lead to spontaneous breakage during later storage or use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Vitrification furnace body; 2. Water cooling assembly; 201. Water cooling pipe; 202. Water outlet pipe; 203. Water inlet pipe; 204. Water pump; 205. Water supply pipe; 3. Air cooling assembly; 301. Fan; 302. Gas supply pipe; 303. Gas supply connector; 304. Gas outlet pipe; 4. Fixing sleeve; 401. Mounting cavity; 402. First through hole; 403. Second through hole. 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] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-4 The cooling structure shown is for a vitrification furnace for hollow glass microspheres, applied to the furnace body 1, and includes:

[0022] The cooling mechanism includes a water-cooling component 2 located in the middle of the vitrification furnace body 1 and an air-cooling component 3 located on the top of the vitrification furnace body 1. The water-cooling component 2 and the air-cooling component 3 are used to reduce the temperature inside the vitrification furnace body 1.

[0023] Fixed sleeve 4 is fitted on the top of the vitrification furnace body 1 and is used to restrict the movement of the cooling mechanism.

[0024] Specifically, the water-cooling component 2 includes a water-cooling pipe 201 sleeved on the outer wall of the vitrification furnace body 1. One end of the water-cooling pipe 201 is provided with a water outlet pipe 202, and the other end of the water-cooling pipe 201 is provided with a water inlet pipe 203. One end of the water inlet pipe 203 is provided with a water pump 204, and the input end of the water pump 204 is provided with a water supply pipe 205.

[0025] It should be noted that the water pump 204 is an existing centrifugal pump, and its input water pipe 205 is used to connect to the water storage tank. The water cooling pipe 201 is arranged in a loop around the middle of the vitrification furnace body 1. The two ends of the water inlet pipe 203 are connected to the water pump 204 and the water cooling pipe 201 respectively through connecting flanges. One end of the water outlet pipe 202 is connected to the water cooling pipe 201 through a connecting flange, and the other end is connected to the water storage tank. In use, the water pump 204 inputs water from the water storage tank into the water cooling pipe 201, and the water cooling pipe 201 cools the vitrification furnace body 1.

[0026] Specifically, the air-cooling component 3 includes an air supply connector 303 located on the back of the vitrification furnace body 1. One end of the air supply connector 303 is provided with an air supply pipe 302, and one end of the air supply pipe 302 is provided with a fan 301. The top of the vitrification furnace body 1 is provided with an exhaust pipe 304, which is used for exhausting air.

[0027] It should be noted that the fan 301 is the existing centrifugal fan 301, which is a device that uses rotating blades to convert mechanical energy into gas kinetic energy and pressure energy. Its core principle is based on Bernoulli's equation and impeller dynamics. When the motor or engine drives the impeller to rotate, the gas between the blades is accelerated and thrown out by centrifugal force or axial force, forming a low-pressure zone to draw in new gas, thereby realizing continuous gas delivery. The centrifugal fan 301 pressurizes the gas through radial centrifugal force, while the axial fan 301 pushes the gas along the axial direction. Both increase the gas pressure or flow rate through kinetic energy conversion. In use, the gas is input into the interior of the vitrification furnace body 1 through the fan 301 and the gas delivery pipe 302. The gas reduces the temperature inside the vitrification furnace body 1, and finally the gas is discharged through the gas outlet pipe 304 at the top of the vitrification furnace body 1.

[0028] Specifically, the inner wall of the middle part of the fixed sleeve 4 is provided with an installation cavity 401, and the water cooling pipe 201 is inserted and connected inside the installation cavity 401. The inner wall of one side of the installation cavity 401 is provided with a first through hole 402, and the water cooling pipe 201 is inserted and connected inside the first through hole 402. The back of the fixed sleeve 4 is provided with a second through hole 403, and the gas supply connector 303 is inserted and connected inside the second through hole 403.

[0029] It should be noted that the fixed sleeve 4 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the vitrification furnace body 1, and the horizontal cross section of the installation cavity 401 is set as an annular shape. The fixed sleeve 4 restricts the position of the water cooling pipe 201 to prevent the water cooling pipe 201 from shaking randomly.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling structure for a vitrification furnace for hollow glass microspheres, applied to the body of the vitrification furnace (1), characterized in that, include: The cooling mechanism includes a water-cooling component (2) disposed in the middle of the vitrification furnace body (1), and an air-cooling component (3) disposed on the top of the vitrification furnace body (1). The water-cooling component (2) and the air-cooling component (3) are used to reduce the temperature inside the vitrification furnace body (1). A fixing sleeve (4) is fitted on the top of the vitrification furnace body (1) and is used to restrict the movement of the cooling mechanism.

2. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooling assembly (2) includes a water-cooling pipe (201) sleeved on the outer wall of the vitrification furnace body (1), with a water outlet pipe (202) at one end of the water-cooling pipe (201) and a water inlet pipe (203) at the other end of the water-cooling pipe (201).

3. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 2, characterized in that, A water pump (204) is provided at one end of the water inlet pipe (203), and a water pipe (205) is provided at the input end of the water pump (204).

4. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air-cooling component (3) includes a gas supply connector (303) disposed on the back of the vitrification furnace body (1), one end of the gas supply connector (303) is provided with a gas supply pipe (302), and one end of the gas supply pipe (302) is provided with a fan (301).

5. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the vitrification furnace body (1) is provided with an exhaust pipe (304), which is used for exhausting gas.

6. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the middle part of the fixed sleeve (4) is provided with an installation cavity (401), and the water cooling pipe (201) is inserted and connected inside the installation cavity (401). The inner wall of one side of the installation cavity (401) is provided with a first through hole (402), and the water cooling pipe (201) is inserted and connected inside the first through hole (402).

7. The cooling structure for a hollow glass microsphere vitrification furnace according to claim 5, characterized in that, The back of the fixed sleeve (4) is provided with a second through hole (403), and the gas supply connector (303) is inserted into the inside of the second through hole (403).