Skimmer

Abstract

This utility model discloses a skimmer, comprising: a shell, a fluid pump, a basket, and a float. A filtration chamber is disposed within the shell. The basket is detachably disposed within the filtration chamber, and is used to house filter components and has multiple filter mesh openings. The basket is located above the water inlet. When the shell floats on the water body via the float, at least a portion of the basket is below the water surface. The float enables the skimmer to adapt to changes in water level. As long as the water level change is within a reasonable range, the device can adjust its buoyancy accordingly, ensuring that the relative position of the basket to the water surface remains relatively stable. This guarantees that the skimmer can operate normally under different water level conditions, eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustments and greatly enhancing its practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment, and in particular to a skimmer. Background Technology

[0002] Water cleaning is crucial in aquaculture, landscape water body maintenance, and some industrial water treatment fields. Currently, skimmers are mainly used for water cleaning. However, existing skimmers are susceptible to water fluctuations and water flow impacts, leading to problems such as overturning, displacement, or uneven submersion, resulting in unsatisfactory skimming effects. Moreover, some equipment has poor adaptability to water depth; when the water level changes, the equipment cannot automatically adjust, thus failing to maintain its effective skimming function. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a skimmer that can be used in water bodies with different water levels.

[0004] A skimmer according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a housing, a fluid pump, a basket, and a float. The housing contains a water filtration chamber. The fluid pump is installed in the water filtration chamber and has an inlet and an outlet pipe extending outside the housing. The fluid pump is capable of driving water in the water filtration chamber to flow outside the housing. The basket is detachably disposed in the water filtration chamber, and is used to load a filter component and has multiple filter mesh openings. The basket is located above the inlet. The float is installed in the housing and is located above the inlet. The float is used to make the housing float in the water. When the housing floats in the water via the float, at least a portion of the basket is below the water surface.

[0005] The skimmer according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the float box is installed on the shell, providing reliable floating support for the entire skimmer, enabling the device to float stably in the water. When the shell floats through the float box, at least a portion of the basket is located below the water surface. This design ensures that the basket is always within a suitable depth range of the water, effectively collecting floating objects near the water surface and allowing the filter components to fully contact impurities in the water, thus improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of skimming.

[0006] Because water levels are naturally affected by various factors such as precipitation, evaporation, and water replenishment, the float box design gives the skimmer a certain degree of adaptability to water level changes. As long as the water level fluctuation is within a reasonable range, the equipment can adjust its buoyancy accordingly, ensuring that the relative position of the basket to the water surface remains relatively stable. This guarantees that the skimmer can operate normally under different water level conditions, eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustments and greatly enhancing its practicality.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water filtration chamber is provided with at least one of a sterilization device and a disinfection device.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a sterilization device is provided in the water filtration chamber, and the sterilization device is located below the basket; when the shell floats on the water through the float box, the sterilization device is located below the liquid surface of the water.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a support frame is provided in the water filtration chamber, the basket is placed on the support frame, and the support frame is located at the bottom or below the float box.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support frame is disposed in the middle of the filter chamber, the float box is located outside the filter chamber and extends from the top of the filter chamber to the middle of the filter chamber, and the inlet of the fluid pump is located at the bottom of the filter chamber.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the shell is connected to a water-turning plate, which is located above the basket and can guide water into the basket.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water-tumbling plate is hinged to the outer wall of the housing and can be flipped relative to the basket; the water-tumbling plate can be rotated to cover part of the basket or rotated away from the basket.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the basket is provided with a handle, and after the water-tumbling plate flips away from the basket, the basket can move away from the shell in the vertical direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fluid pump is connected to an oxygen-bursting pipe, which extends to the top or above the float.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are two floats symmetrically installed on both sides of the shell, and the floats are filled with foam components.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the skimmer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the decomposition state of the skimmer;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the component distribution within the filter chamber of the skimmer;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the skimmer is shown.

[0022] Reference numerals: Shell 100; Filter chamber 150; Drain 180; Fluid pump 300; Outlet pipe 310; Inlet 320; Aeration pipe 370; Tipping plate 400; Float 450; Basket 500; Handle 550; Sterilization device 600; Float box 700; Hook 810; Cable outlet 850; Support frame 900; Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 A skimmer includes: a housing 100, a fluid pump 300, a basket 500, and a float 700. The housing 100 contains a water filter chamber 150. The fluid pump 300 is installed within the water filter chamber 150 and has an inlet 320 and an outlet pipe 310 extending beyond the housing 100. The fluid pump 300 can drive water within the water filter chamber 150 to flow outside the housing 100. The basket 500 is detachably installed in the water filter chamber 150, and is used to load filter components and has multiple filter mesh openings. The basket 500 is located above the inlet 320. The float 700 is installed in the housing 100 and is located above the inlet 320. The float 700 is used to float the housing 100 in the water. When the housing 100 floats in the water via the float 700, at least a portion of the basket 500 is below the water surface. The float box 700, installed on the shell 100, provides reliable buoyancy support for the entire skimmer, enabling it to float stably in the water. When the shell 100 floats via the float box 700, at least a portion of the basket 500 is below the water surface. This design ensures that the basket 500 is always at a suitable depth, effectively collecting floating debris near the surface while allowing the filter components to fully contact impurities in the water, improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of skimming. Since water levels are naturally affected by various factors such as rainfall, evaporation, and water replenishment, the float box 700 gives the skimmer a certain degree of adaptability to water level changes. As long as the water level fluctuation is within a reasonable range, the equipment can adjust its buoyancy accordingly, ensuring that the relative position of the basket 500 to the water surface remains relatively stable. This guarantees that the skimmer can operate normally under different water level conditions, eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustments and greatly enhancing its practicality.

[0028] Specifically, a drain outlet 180 is provided inside the water filter chamber 150, and a baffle is provided at the drain outlet 180. When maintaining or cleaning the skimmer, the drain outlet 180 can be opened to conveniently and quickly drain the fluid in the water filter chamber 150, so as to facilitate maintenance or cleaning operations.

[0029] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The filtration chamber 150 is equipped with at least one of a sterilization device 600 and a disinfection device. The sterilization device 600 and / or disinfection device within the filtration chamber 150 further purify the filtered water. The sterilization device 600 effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the water, reducing the number of harmful pathogens. The disinfection device disinfects the water by releasing disinfectants or substances that produce disinfection, inhibiting the growth and reproduction of harmful organisms such as algae. This not only improves the cleanliness and hygiene of the water but also helps prevent and control the occurrence and spread of diseases during aquaculture, providing a healthier growth environment for farmed organisms. It also contributes to the long-term maintenance of the landscape water body and the stability of water quality.

[0030] Specifically, the sterilization device 600 can employ an ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lamp. The UV light generated by the lamp can efficiently destroy the DNA structure of bacteria and viruses, achieving rapid sterilization. UV germicidal lamps also offer advantages such as high sterilization efficiency and no secondary pollution. Furthermore, the disinfection device can be configured as an automatic dosing system, automatically and quantitatively adding disinfectants, such as chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide, to the water body based on real-time water quality conditions, achieving precise disinfection and improving both effectiveness and safety. The specific implementation methods of the sterilization device 600 and the disinfection device are not unique and can be adjusted according to actual circumstances; no restrictions are imposed here.

[0031] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 A sterilization device 600 is installed inside the water filtration chamber 150, located below the basket 500. When the shell 100 floats on the water via the float box 700, the sterilization device 600 is positioned below the water surface. This arrangement allows the sterilization device 600 to directly sterilize the filtered water. Because it is below the water surface, the water flow is relatively stable, resulting in a more uniform and thorough sterilization effect. Furthermore, the submerged installation position prevents the sterilization device 600 from being affected by external environmental factors such as direct sunlight, wind, and rain, extending its service life and ensuring long-term stable operation of its sterilization function.

[0032] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2A support frame 900 is installed inside the filtration chamber 150, and the basket 500 is placed on the support frame 900, which is located at or below the float box 700. The support frame 900 provides stable support for the basket 500, ensuring it maintains a proper position and orientation within the filtration chamber 150. During operation, the basket 500 stably holds the filter components, preventing displacement or tipping due to water flow impact or equipment shaking, thus ensuring the stability and continuity of the filtration process. Furthermore, the placement of the support frame 900 facilitates relative positioning between the basket 500 and the filtration chamber 150, optimizing the internal spatial layout of the filtration chamber 150 and improving the overall compactness of the equipment.

[0033] It is foreseeable that the shape and size of the support frame 900 can be customized according to the specifications of the basket 500 to ensure a tight and stable fit between the basket 500 and the support frame 900, thereby improving the adaptability and versatility of the equipment. The specific implementation method is not unique and can be adjusted according to actual circumstances; no restrictions are imposed here.

[0034] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The support frame 900 is located in the middle of the filter chamber 150, the float box 700 is located outside the filter chamber 150 and extends from the top of the filter chamber 150 to the middle of the filter chamber 150, and the inlet 320 of the fluid pump 300 is located at the bottom of the filter chamber 150. The arrangement of the support frame 900, the filter chamber 150, the float box 700, and the inlet 320 of the fluid pump 300 forms a bottom-up water circulation path. After being filtered by the basket 500, the water enters the bottom of the filter chamber 150, enters the fluid pump 300 through the inlet 320, and is finally pumped out by the fluid pump 300. The float box 700 not only provides sufficient buoyancy for the equipment, but also guides the direction of water flow, making the water flow more stable and orderly. At the same time, the reasonable distribution of the components helps to improve the overall working efficiency and stability of the equipment, make full use of the internal space of the filter chamber 150, and enhance the filtration and circulation capabilities of the equipment.

[0035] Specifically, the top of the inner wall of the housing 100 is provided with a hook 810 and a cable outlet 850. The hook 810 and the cable outlet 850 can organize and arrange the power cord, thereby effectively avoiding the power cord from becoming tangled inside the equipment, thus reducing the risk of failure caused by power cord entanglement, such as short circuits or poor contact, and improving the electrical safety of the equipment. At the same time, the hook 810 can also hold the filter screen, making the filter screen more stable during installation and use, preventing displacement or deformation due to water flow impact or equipment shaking, ensuring that the filter screen is always in the optimal filtration position, improving filtration effect and stability, facilitating the installation, disassembly and replacement of the filter screen, and improving the overall maintenance convenience and operational reliability of the equipment.

[0036] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The housing 100 is connected to a water-discharging plate 400, which is located above the basket 500 and guides water into the basket 500. The water-discharging plate 400 evenly guides the water to the top of the basket 500, ensuring the water flow fully contacts the filter components, improving filtration efficiency, and preventing insufficient filtration caused by water flowing directly past the side of the basket 500. Simultaneously, the water-discharging plate 400 increases the length of the water flow path, thus helping to expand the effective filtration area of ​​the basket 500 and enhancing the equipment's skimming ability.

[0037] Specifically, a float 450 is provided at the bottom of the water-discharging plate 400, allowing the water-discharging plate 400 to remain continuously above the basket 500 by floating. In addition, a flow guide channel or a flow disturbance device is provided on the surface of the water-discharging plate 400, thereby further optimizing the water flow distribution, making the water flow into the basket 500 more evenly, and improving the filtration effect.

[0038] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The tilting plate 400 is hinged to the outer wall of the housing 100 and can rotate relative to the basket 500. The tilting plate 400 can rotate to cover the basket 500 or rotate away from the basket 500. The design of the tilting plate 400 being hinged to the outer wall of the housing 100 and rotating relative to the basket 500 increases the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment. Under different operating conditions, such as when it is necessary to maintain the basket 500, replace the filter components, or temporarily stop the skimming operation, the tilting plate 400 can be rotated to a position away from the basket 500, so that the basket 500 can be directly and conveniently removed from the filter chamber 150. During normal operation, rotating the tilting plate 400 to a suitable position can guide the water flow smoothly into the basket 500, thus improving the ease of operation and practicality of the equipment.

[0039] Furthermore, a locking device is provided on the water-turning plate 400. When the water-turning plate 400 is flipped to a specific position, the locking device can fix the water-turning plate 400, ensuring that the water-turning plate 400 will not shift its position due to water flow impact or other external forces during operation.

[0040] In addition, a sealing device can be installed at the hinge between the water-splashing plate 400 and the housing 100 to prevent water from leaking out of the hinge gap, thereby improving the sealing performance and reliability of the equipment.

[0041] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The basket 500 is equipped with a handle 550. After the tilting plate 400 is flipped away from the basket 500, the basket 500 can move vertically away from the housing 100. The handle 550 provides convenience for operators, allowing the basket 500 to be easily removed from the filter chamber 150 when cleaning or replacing the filter components inside, without the need for other tools, thus improving equipment maintenance efficiency. At the same time, this vertically movable basket 500 structure also increases the flexibility of the equipment, facilitating quick adjustment of the basket 500's position or other related operations as needed.

[0042] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The fluid pump 300 is connected to an oxygenation pipe 370, which extends to the top or above the float 700. The oxygenation pipe 370 enables the oxygenation of the water. In aquaculture and other fields, sufficient dissolved oxygen is one of the key factors for the survival and growth of farmed organisms. By releasing air or oxygen into the water through the fluid pump 300 via the oxygenation pipe 370, the dissolved oxygen content in the water can be effectively increased, improving the aquatic ecological environment and promoting the healthy growth of farmed organisms. Simultaneously, the oxygenation process can also accelerate the metabolic activities of beneficial microorganisms in the water, further enhancing the water's self-purification capacity. This complements the skimming and filtration function, working together to maintain the cleanliness and health of the water.

[0043] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 Two pontoons 700 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the shell 100, and each pontoon 700 is filled with foam. The symmetrical distribution of the two pontoons 700 allows the equipment to maintain a more stable posture on the water, making it less prone to tilting or overturning due to unilateral force. The foam filling not only increases the buoyancy reserve of the pontoons 700 but also reduces their weight, improving the overall portability of the equipment and facilitating transportation and installation. Simultaneously, the foam also provides a certain degree of impact resistance, cushioning the impact force generated when the pontoons 700 collide with external objects, protecting the equipment from damage.

[0044] Furthermore, the top of the pontoon 700 is equipped with an exhaust vent. This vent balances the air pressure inside and outside the pontoon and effectively prevents abnormal increases or decreases in internal air pressure caused by changes in water temperature, air pressure fluctuations, or changes in gas volume within the pontoon. When the air pressure inside and outside the pontoon 700 is balanced, the buoyancy of the pontoon is more stable, avoiding deformation or buoyancy changes caused by air pressure differences. This ensures that the skimmer's floating stability in the water is not affected, thus guaranteeing continuous and stable skimming operations. It also helps extend the service life of the pontoon and avoids potential damage to the pontoon material caused by air pressure changes.

[0045] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A skimmer characterised in that, include: A housing (100) having a water filter chamber (150) inside; A fluid pump (300) is installed in the filter chamber (150). The fluid pump (300) has an inlet (320) and an outlet pipe (310) extending outside the housing (100). The fluid pump (300) can drive the water in the filter chamber (150) to flow outside the housing (100). A basket (500) is detachably disposed in the water filter chamber (150). The basket (500) is used to load the filter components and is provided with a plurality of filter mesh holes. The basket (500) is located above the water inlet (320). A float box (700) is installed on the shell (100). The float box (700) is located above the water inlet (320). The float box (700) is used to drive the shell (100) to float in the water. When the shell (100) floats in the water through the float box (700), at least a portion of the basket (500) is located below the liquid surface of the water.

2. The skimmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water filtration chamber (150) is equipped with at least one of a sterilization device (600) and a disinfection device.

3. The skimmer as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The filter chamber (150) is equipped with a sterilization device (600), which is located below the basket (500); when the shell (100) floats on the water via the float box (700), the sterilization device (600) is located below the water surface.

4. The skimmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter chamber (150) is provided with a support frame (900), and the basket (500) is placed on the support frame (900). The support frame (900) is located at the bottom or below the float box (700).

5. The skimmer as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The support frame (900) is located in the middle of the filter chamber (150), the float box (700) is located outside the filter chamber (150) and extends from the top of the filter chamber (150) to the middle of the filter chamber (150), and the inlet (320) of the fluid pump (300) is located at the bottom of the filter chamber (150).

6. The skimmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (100) is connected to a water-turning plate (400), which is located above the basket (500) and can guide water into the basket (500).

7. The skimmer as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The water-tumbling plate (400) is hinged to the outer wall of the housing (100) and can be flipped relative to the basket (500); the water-tumbling plate (400) can be rotated to cover a portion of the basket (500) or rotated away from the basket (500).

8. The skimmer as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The basket (500) is provided with a handle (550), after the water turning plate (400) is turned away from the basket (500), the basket (500) can move away from the shell (100) in the up-down direction.

9. The skimmer of claim 1, wherein: The fluid pump (300) is connected with an oxygen explosion pipe (370), which extends to the top or above the float box (700).

10. The skimmer of claim 1, wherein: The float box (700) is two and symmetrically installed on both sides of the shell (100), and the float box (700) is filled with a foam piece.

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