Level control device and distillation apparatus

Abstract

This application provides a liquid level control device and a distillation apparatus. The liquid level control device includes a pump assembly, a first detection device, and a second detection device. The pump assembly is connected to a liquid storage container and can selectively supply liquid to the liquid storage container to achieve the purpose of adding water to the liquid storage container. Meanwhile, a float is provided at one end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity, and a first triggering structure is provided at the other end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity. The float is used to contact the liquid surface of the liquid storage container, and the first detection device can move up and down along the direction of gravity under the action of the float. The second detection device is connected to the pump assembly, and a second triggering structure is provided on the side of the second detection device facing the first triggering structure. When the float drives the first triggering structure to move along the direction of gravity and causes the first triggering structure to trigger the second triggering structure, the second detection device can control the pump assembly to stop supplying liquid to the liquid storage container, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling the pump assembly to add an appropriate amount of water to the liquid storage container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of liquid level sensing technology, and in particular to a liquid level control device and a distillation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] The earthen pot is a commonly used piece of equipment in the production and processing of distilled spirits. During its use, an appropriate amount of water needs to be introduced into the pot to cover the circular exhaust pipe for heating and distillation. Existing earthen pot water-adding devices cannot automatically add the appropriate amount of water as needed; operators must manually turn off the device to control the water supply, which is cumbersome. Furthermore, in actual production, other devices may obstruct the flow, making it impossible for operators to see how much water has been added. They must rely on their experience to estimate the amount, leading to water waste. Additionally, if operators lack experience, excessive water in the pot can affect the quality of the base spirit. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a liquid level control device and a distillation equipment to solve the problem that existing earthen pot water adding devices cannot automatically add the appropriate amount of water according to the demand, and the staff needs to manually turn off the water adding device to control the amount of water added, which is cumbersome and can easily affect the quality of the base wine.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a liquid level control device for controlling the liquid level in a liquid storage container. The liquid level control device includes:

[0005] A pump assembly, in communication with the liquid storage container, wherein the pump assembly can selectively supply liquid to the liquid storage container;

[0006] The first detection device is capable of moving up and down along the direction of gravity. A float is provided at one end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity, and a first triggering structure is provided at the other end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity. The float is used to contact the liquid surface of the liquid storage container.

[0007] A second detection device is connected to the pump assembly, and a second trigger structure is provided on the side of the second detection device facing the first trigger structure; wherein, when the first trigger structure triggers the second trigger structure, the second detection device can control the pump assembly to stop supplying liquid to the storage container.

[0008] In one embodiment, the liquid level control device includes a fixed frame, a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a mounting plate. The fixed frame is connected to the liquid storage container. The first cylinder is located on the fixed frame and the second cylinder is sleeved on it. The second cylinder can move up and down relative to the first cylinder in the direction of gravity. The mounting plate is installed on the end of the second cylinder away from the first cylinder. Both the first detection device and the second detection device are installed on the mounting plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the liquid level control device includes a first locking member that passes through the first cylinder and optionally abuts against the second cylinder.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first detection device includes a connecting rod and a sleeve. The first triggering structure and the float are respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod along the direction of gravity. The connecting rod and the sleeve both pass through the mounting plate, and the sleeve sleeves the connecting rod.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first detection device further includes an anti-detachment component, which is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the connecting rod and between the first trigger structure and the sleeve along the direction of gravity; wherein, in the direction of gravity, the projection of the sleeve is within the projection of the anti-detachment component.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second detection device includes a third cylindrical member, a fourth cylindrical member, and a fixing plate. The third cylindrical member is located on the mounting plate, the fourth cylindrical member is sleeved on the third cylindrical member and can move up and down relative to the third cylindrical member in the direction of gravity, the fixing plate is installed on the end of the fourth cylindrical member away from the third cylindrical member, and the second triggering structure is located on the end of the fixing plate away from the fourth cylindrical member.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second detection device includes a second locking member that passes through the fourth cylinder and optionally abuts against the third cylinder.

[0014] In one embodiment, a water level scale line is formed on the circumferential outer side of the third cylinder.

[0015] In one embodiment, the liquid level control device includes a connecting wire, one end of which is connected to the pump assembly and the other end of which is connected to the second detection device, wherein the connecting wire passes through at least one of the first cylinder, the second cylinder, the third cylinder, and the fourth cylinder.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a distillation apparatus, comprising:

[0017] liquid storage container;

[0018] The liquid level control device described in any of the above embodiments is disposed on the liquid storage container and is used to control the liquid level in the liquid storage container.

[0019] The liquid level control device provided in this application embodiment is used to control the liquid level height in a liquid storage container. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The liquid level control device provided in this embodiment includes a pump assembly, a first detection device, and a second detection device. The pump assembly is connected to a liquid storage container and can selectively supply liquid to the liquid storage container to meet the purpose of adding water to the liquid storage container. At the same time, a float ball is provided at one end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity, and a first triggering structure is provided at the other end of the first detection device along the direction of gravity. The float ball is used to contact the liquid surface of the liquid storage container, and the first detection device can move up and down along the direction of gravity under the drive of the float ball. In addition, the second detection device is connected to the pump assembly, and a second triggering structure is provided on the side of the second detection device facing the first triggering structure. When the float ball drives the first triggering structure to move along the direction of gravity and causes the first triggering structure to trigger the second triggering structure, the second detection device can control the pump assembly to stop supplying liquid to the liquid storage container, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling the pump assembly to add an appropriate amount of water to the liquid storage container.

[0020] Understandably, in this embodiment, when it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of water to the storage container, the required amount of water can be set by adjusting the distance between the first trigger structure and the second trigger structure. Then, the pump assembly is controlled to continuously supply liquid to the storage container. At this time, the liquid level in the storage container gradually rises. When the water in the storage container rises to a certain height, the water in the storage container will contact the float. As the liquid level in the storage container gradually rises, the float will also rise synchronously and drive the first detection device to move upward along the direction of gravity (at this time, the distance between the first trigger structure and the second trigger structure will gradually decrease). When the water in the storage container reaches the set amount, the first trigger structure will contact the second trigger structure (the distance between the first trigger structure and the second trigger structure is zero). At the same time, since the second detection device is connected to the pump assembly, the pump assembly will be triggered to stop supplying liquid to the storage container, thereby saving manpower and optimizing the operation steps. It also avoids the problem of wasting water or affecting the quality of the base wine due to excessive water added to the storage container. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the liquid level control device and the liquid storage container provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the overall structure of the liquid level control device.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 100. Liquid level control device;

[0026] 110. Pump assembly; 111. Water pump; 112. Water pipe;

[0027] 120. First detection device; 121. Float; 122. First triggering structure; 123. Connecting rod; 124. Sleeve; 125. Anti-detachment component;

[0028] 130. Second detection device; 131. Second triggering structure; 132. Third cylinder; 133. Fourth cylinder; 134. Fixing plate; 135. Second locking element; 136. Water level scale line;

[0029] 141. Fixing bracket; 142. First cylinder; 143. Second cylinder; 144. Mounting plate; 145. First locking element.

[0030] 200. Liquid storage container. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] This application provides a liquid level control device 100 for controlling the liquid level in a liquid storage container 200. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2The liquid level control device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a pump assembly 110, a first detection device 120, and a second detection device 130. The pump assembly 110 is connected to the liquid storage container 200 and can selectively supply liquid to the liquid storage container 200 to meet the purpose of adding water to the liquid storage container 200. Meanwhile, a float 121 is provided at one end of the first detection device 120 along the direction of gravity, and a first triggering structure 122 is provided at the other end of the first detection device 120 along the direction of gravity. The float 121 is used to contact the liquid surface of the liquid storage container 200, and the first detection device 120... The device can move up and down along the direction of gravity under the action of the float 121. In addition, the second detection device 130 is connected to the pump assembly 110, and the second detection device 130 is provided with a second trigger structure 131 on the side facing the first trigger structure 122. When the float 121 drives the first trigger structure 122 to move along the direction of gravity and causes the first trigger structure 122 to trigger the second trigger structure 131, the second detection device 130 can control the pump assembly 110 to stop supplying liquid to the liquid storage container 200, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling the pump assembly 110 to add an appropriate amount of water to the liquid storage container 200.

[0033] Understandably, in this embodiment, when it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of water to the storage container 200, the required amount of water can be set by adjusting the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131. Then, the pump assembly 110 is controlled to continuously supply liquid to the storage container 200. At this time, the liquid level in the storage container 200 gradually rises. When the water in the storage container 200 rises to a certain height, the water in the storage container 200 will come into contact with the float 121. As the liquid level in the storage container 200 gradually rises, the float 121 will also rise synchronously and drive the first detection device 120 to move upward along the direction of gravity (at this time, the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131 will gradually decrease). When the water level in the storage container 200 reaches the set amount, the first trigger structure 122 will contact the second trigger structure 131 (the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131 is zero). At the same time, since the second detection device 130 is connected to the pump assembly 110, the pump assembly 110 will be triggered to stop supplying liquid to the storage container 200, thereby saving manpower and optimizing the operation steps. It also avoids the problem of excessive water added to the storage container 200, which would waste water or affect the quality of the base liquor. In addition, the liquid level detection device 100 provided in this application can also simplify the overall structure and liquid level control steps by triggering the second trigger structure 131 through the first detection device 120 moving up and down along the direction of gravity.

[0034] It should be noted that in other embodiments of this application, the outer surface of the liquid storage container 200 may be provided with a support platform for supporting the pump assembly 110. Meanwhile, the pump assembly 110 may include a water pump 111 and a water pipe 112 connected to each other.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the liquid level control device 100 includes a fixing frame 141, a first cylindrical member 142, a second cylindrical member 143, and a mounting plate 144. The fixing frame 141 is connected to the liquid storage container 200, so that the liquid level control device 100 can be fixed on the liquid storage container 200. The first cylindrical member 142 is located on the fixing frame 141 and the second cylindrical member 143 is sleeved on it. The second cylindrical member 143 can move up and down relative to the first cylindrical member 142 in the direction of gravity. At the same time, the mounting plate 144 is installed at the end of the second cylindrical member 143 away from the first cylindrical member 142, and the first detection device 120 and the second detection device 130 are both installed on the mounting plate 144. It is understood that this embodiment, by moving the second cylinder 143 relative to the first cylinder 142, can adjust the distance between the liquid level control device 100 and the liquid surface of the storage container 200. This allows for adaptive adjustment of the float 121's height even when residual liquid exists in the storage container 200, thus satisfying the purpose of controlling the pump assembly 110 to add an appropriate amount of water to the storage container 200. Furthermore, in other embodiments of the application, since the first cylinder 142 and the second cylinder 143 are nested together, the position of the float 121 can also be adjusted by rotating the second cylinder 143.

[0036] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 In the above embodiments, the liquid level control device 100 may further include a first locking member 145, which passes through the first cylinder 142 and may selectively abut against the second cylinder 143, so that after the height of the float 121 is adjusted, the first locking member 145 can achieve the function of fixing the position.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first detection device 120 includes a connecting rod 123 and a sleeve 124. The first triggering structure 122 and the float 121 are respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod 123 along the direction of gravity. At the same time, the connecting rod 123 and the sleeve 124 are both passed through the mounting plate 144, and the sleeve 124 is fitted with the connecting rod 123. Thus, when the liquid level in the liquid storage container 200 rises and drives the float 121 to move upward along the direction of gravity, the connecting rod 123 can move within the sleeve 124, and the sleeve 124 realizes the limiting and guiding functions of the connecting rod 123.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the first detection device 120 may further include an anti-detachment component 125. The anti-detachment component 125 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the connecting rod 123 and is disposed between the first trigger structure 122 and the sleeve 124 along the direction of gravity. At the same time, in the direction of gravity, the projection of the sleeve 124 is within the projection range of the anti-detachment component 125, so that when the liquid level in the liquid storage container 200 drops and the float 121 moves downward under the action of gravity, the anti-detachment component 125 can abut against the top of the sleeve 124, thereby preventing the connecting rod 123 and the sleeve 124 from detaching.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the second detection device 130 includes a third cylinder 132, a fourth cylinder 133, and a fixing plate 134. The third cylinder 132 is located on the mounting plate 144, and the fourth cylinder 133 is fitted onto the third cylinder 132 and can move up and down relative to the third cylinder 132 in the direction of gravity. Meanwhile, the fixing plate 134 is installed at the end of the fourth cylinder 133 away from the third cylinder 132, and the second trigger structure 131 is located at the end of the fixing plate 134 away from the fourth cylinder 133. It can be understood that, in this embodiment, by fitting the fourth cylinder 133 onto the third cylinder 132 and allowing the fourth cylinder 133 to move up and down relative to the third cylinder 132 in the direction of gravity, the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131 can be adjusted according to the actual water addition requirements, thereby improving the adaptability of the liquid level control device 100.

[0040] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 In the above embodiment, a water level scale line 136 is formed on the outer circumferential side of the third cylinder 132, so that the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131 can be precisely adjusted according to the actual water filling requirements; at the same time, the second detection device 130 includes a second locking member 135, which passes through the fourth cylinder 133 and can selectively abut against the third cylinder 132. It can be understood that after the distance between the first trigger structure 122 and the second trigger structure 131 is adjusted, the third cylinder 132 and the fourth cylinder 133 can be relatively fixed by the second locking member 135 abutting against the third cylinder 132.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the liquid level control device 100 includes a connecting wire. One end of the connecting wire is connected to the pump assembly 110, and the other end of the connecting wire is connected to the second detection device 130. The connecting wire passes through at least one of the first cylinder 142, the second cylinder 143, the third cylinder 132, and the fourth cylinder 133, thereby achieving the purpose of hiding the wiring harness and making the liquid level control device 100 aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, by hiding the wiring harness, the connecting wire can also be protected, further preventing the connecting wire from short-circuiting due to water ingress.

[0042] This application also provides a distillation apparatus, including a liquid storage container 200 and a liquid level control device 100 mentioned in any of the above embodiments. The liquid level control device 100 is disposed on the liquid storage container 200 and is used to control the liquid level of the liquid storage container 200.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0044] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0045] The liquid level control device and distillation equipment provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A liquid level control device (100), characterized in that, The liquid level control device (100) for controlling the liquid level in the liquid storage container (200) includes: A pump assembly (110) is connected to the liquid storage container (200), and the pump assembly (110) can selectively supply liquid to the liquid storage container (200); The first detection device (120) is capable of moving up and down along the direction of gravity. A float (121) is provided at one end of the first detection device (120) along the direction of gravity, and a first trigger structure (122) is provided at the other end of the first detection device (120) along the direction of gravity. The float (121) is used to contact the liquid surface of the liquid storage container (200). A second detection device (130) is connected to the pump assembly (110), and a second trigger structure (131) is provided on the side of the second detection device (130) facing the first trigger structure (122); wherein, when the first trigger structure (122) triggers the second trigger structure (131), the second detection device (130) can control the pump assembly (110) to stop supplying liquid to the liquid storage container (200).

2. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The liquid level control device (100) includes a fixing frame (141), a first cylindrical component (142), a second cylindrical component (143), and a mounting plate (144). The fixing frame (141) is connected to the liquid storage container (200). The first cylindrical component (142) is located on the fixing frame (141) and the second cylindrical component (143) is sleeved on it. The second cylindrical component (143) can move up and down relative to the first cylindrical component (142) along the direction of gravity. The mounting plate (144) is installed at the end of the second cylindrical component (143) away from the first cylindrical component (142). The first detection device (120) and the second detection device (130) are both installed on the mounting plate (144).

3. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid level control device (100) includes a first locking member (145) that passes through the first cylinder (142) and optionally abuts against the second cylinder (143).

4. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first detection device (120) includes a connecting rod (123) and a sleeve (124). The first trigger structure (122) and the float (121) are respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod (123) along the direction of gravity. The connecting rod (123) and the sleeve (124) both pass through the mounting plate (144), and the sleeve (124) sleeves the connecting rod (123).

5. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that The first detection device (120) further includes an anti-detachment component (125), which is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the connecting rod (123) and disposed between the first trigger structure (122) and the sleeve (124) along the direction of gravity; wherein, in the direction of gravity, the projection of the sleeve (124) is within the projection of the anti-detachment component (125).

6. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The second detection device (130) includes a third cylindrical member (132), a fourth cylindrical member (133), and a fixing plate (134). The third cylindrical member (132) is located on the mounting plate (144). The fourth cylindrical member (133) is sleeved on the third cylindrical member (132) and can move up and down relative to the third cylindrical member (132) in the direction of gravity. The fixing plate (134) is installed at the end of the fourth cylindrical member (133) away from the third cylindrical member (132). The second triggering structure (131) is located at the end of the fixing plate (134) away from the fourth cylindrical member (133).

7. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The second detection device (130) includes a second locking member (135), which passes through the fourth cylinder (133) and optionally abuts against the third cylinder (132).

8. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The third cylindrical component (132) has a water level scale line (136) formed on its outer circumferential side.

9. The liquid level control device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The liquid level control device (100) includes a connecting wire, one end of which is connected to the pump assembly (110), and the other end of which is connected to the second detection device (130). The connecting wire passes through at least one of the first cylinder (142), the second cylinder (143), the third cylinder (132), and the fourth cylinder (133).

10. Distillation apparatus characterized in that, include: Liquid storage container (200); The liquid level control device (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9 is disposed on the liquid storage container (200) and is used to control the liquid level of the liquid storage container (200).

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