A draining and air-drying apparatus for porous ware

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of porous vessel's draining and air drying equipment, it is related to laboratory equipment field, the equipment includes box, bearing frame, fan and water collecting device, and box interior defines dry chamber;Bearing frame is set in dry chamber, for supporting the vessel to be dried, and the component for supporting vessel is provided with porosity structure on bearing frame, and porosity structure allows liquid and gas to pass through;The air outlet of fan is communicated with air duct, and air duct is communicated with dry chamber, for sending airflow to the different side of bearing frame;Dry chamber is also communicated with air outlet component;Water collecting device is located at the bottom of bearing frame, for collecting the liquid that drops from bearing frame and vessel. Circulating normal temperature airflow is formed in dry chamber, and airflow and liquid flow through the component for supporting vessel of bearing frame, accelerate liquid air drying, avoid irreversible thermal damage caused by high-temperature baking to precision vessel such as porous ceramic, prolong service life, ensure the reliability of experiment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laboratory equipment technology, and in particular to a draining and air-drying device for porous vessels. Background Technology

[0002] In laboratories conducting chemical, biological, environmental testing, and SAP performance research, the cleaning and drying of various laboratory glassware is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of experimental results. Porous ceramic gaskets, particularly those widely used in SAP synthesis and performance testing, often retain significant amounts of moisture after cleaning due to their high porosity and strong adsorption properties. Relying solely on natural air drying is excessively time-consuming, severely impacting experimental efficiency and equipment turnover. Under the current high-load experimental environment with heavy testing workloads and frequent gasket reuse, the drying of these glassware has become a bottleneck restricting the overall progress of experiments.

[0003] Common laboratory drying methods, such as high-temperature drying in ovens, are not only energy-intensive but also prone to thermal stress damage to porous ceramic structures due to uneven temperature control, affecting their service life and experimental reliability. Natural air drying, on the other hand, is inefficient and occupies a lot of laboratory workspace.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a dedicated drying device for porous glassware used in SAP experiments, capable of efficient, gentle, and automated dewatering and air-drying to meet the special requirements of SAP for the handling of laboratory glassware. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a draining and air-drying device for porous vessels, so as to solve the technical problems of high energy consumption and easy impact on the service life of experimental vessels when drying experimental vessels at high temperature in ovens in the prior art. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solutions provided by this utility model are described in detail below.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: The draining and air-drying equipment for porous containers provided by this utility model includes a box, a support frame, a fan, and a water collection device, wherein: The box body defines a drying chamber; the support frame is disposed in the drying chamber and is used to hold the vessel to be dried. The support frame has a porous structure on the component for supporting the vessel, which allows liquid and gas to pass through. The air outlet of the fan is connected to an air duct, which is connected to the drying chamber and is used to blow airflow to different sides of the support frame; the drying chamber is also connected to an air outlet component; The water collection device is located at the bottom of the support frame and is used to collect liquid dripping from the support frame and the vessel.

[0007] Preferably, the air outlet component includes an air outlet ring pipe, which is arranged around the side wall of the drying chamber, and the air outlet ring pipe has a plurality of air outlets facing the support frame.

[0008] Preferably, the number of air outlet ring pipes is one or more. When the number of air outlet ring pipes is two or more, all the air outlet ring pipes are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0009] Preferably, the water collection device includes a water collection tray, which is removably and slidably connected to the bottom of the support frame.

[0010] Preferably, the support frame includes a frame body and a supporting ventilation plate assembly, wherein: The supporting ventilation plate assembly is fixed at the middle position of the frame and is used to support the containers to be dried. The porous structure is provided on the supporting ventilation plate assembly. The side walls and / or top walls of the frame are provided with multiple ventilation openings that can communicate with the drying chamber.

[0011] Preferably, the frame is provided with a fixedly connected ventilation side wall and ventilation top wall. The ventilation side wall is fixed to three sides of the supporting ventilation plate assembly, and the ventilation top wall is located above the supporting ventilation plate assembly. The ventilation openings are opened on the ventilation side wall and the ventilation top wall.

[0012] Preferably, the supporting ventilation panel assembly includes a breathable partition and a water-absorbing and breathable liner laid on the breathable partition.

[0013] Preferably, the breathable partition is a mesh plate or a plate with multiple ventilation holes.

[0014] Preferably, the housing is provided with an openable and closable door.

[0015] The porous vessel dewatering and drying device provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: the fan delivers air to the drying chamber through the air duct, and the air in the drying chamber is sent out through the air outlet component, forming a circulating room temperature airflow in the drying chamber. The airflow and liquid flow through the support frame to support the vessel. The airflow through the vessel accelerates the drying of the liquid, avoiding irreversible thermal damage to porous ceramic and other precision vessels caused by high-temperature baking, extending their service life, and ensuring the reliability of the experiment. The liquid falls into the water collection device below for moisture collection. Compared with equipment such as ovens, this device has significantly reduced energy consumption. Multiple pads can be processed at one time in the support frame, eliminating the need for frequent manual turning or intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drainage and air-drying device for porous containers; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support frame; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the breathable partition.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Support frame; 20. Ventilation opening; 21. Frame; 211. Ventilation side wall; 212. Ventilation top wall; 22. Breathable partition; 23. Water-absorbing and breathable pad; 3. Fan; 4. Water collection tray; 5. Air duct; 6. Air outlet ring pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "width," "height," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and "side," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] This utility model provides a draining and air-drying device for porous vessels, which aims to provide an efficient, gentle and uniform drying environment for vessels to be dried (especially experimental vessels such as porous ceramic gaskets that are prone to retaining moisture after cleaning).

[0023] The following is combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 3 The technical solution provided by this utility model will be described in more detail.

[0024] See Figures 1-3 As shown, the porous container drying device provided by this utility model includes a housing 1, a support frame 2, a fan 3, and a water collection device. The housing 1 defines a drying chamber. The support frame 2 is disposed within the drying chamber and is used to hold the container to be dried. The support frame 2 has a porous structure on its support components, allowing liquid and gas to pass through. The fan 3's outlet is connected to an air duct 5, which is connected to the drying chamber and used to blow airflow to different sides of the support frame 2. The drying chamber is also connected to an air outlet component. The water collection device is located at the bottom of the support frame 2 and is used to collect liquid dripping from the support frame 2 and the container.

[0025] The housing 1 constitutes the main structure of the equipment. It can be made of stainless steel sheet (such as SUS304 stainless steel) or steel sheet with anti-corrosion coating by welding or riveting to ensure its durability and cleanliness in humid environments. The interior of the housing 1 defines a relatively sealed drying chamber, which provides a controlled environment for the entire draining and drying process, effectively preventing external dust contamination and helping to maintain stable airflow within the chamber.

[0026] An openable and closable door (not shown in the figure) is provided on the front wall of the chamber 1. A transparent observation window can be provided on the door to facilitate users to observe the internal drying status. A sealing strip is provided on the edge of the door to ensure the airtightness of the drying chamber.

[0027] The fan 3 can be a centrifugal fan fixed to the top wall of the outer casing 1, and its power can be selected according to the volume of the drying chamber and the drying efficiency requirements. The air outlet of the fan 3 is connected to the side wall of the drying chamber through the air duct 5, blowing dry air at room temperature or slightly heated (e.g., heated to 30-40 degrees Celsius) into the drying chamber. After entering the chamber, the airflow blows over the containers to be dried placed on the support rack 2 from multiple directions.

[0028] As an optional implementation, see Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet component includes an air outlet ring pipe 6, which is arranged around the side wall of the drying chamber. The air outlet ring pipe 6 has several air vents facing the support frame 2. The number of air outlet ring pipes 6 is one or more. When the number of air outlet ring pipes 6 is two or more, all air outlet ring pipes 6 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0029] See Figure 1 As shown, only one exhaust ring pipe 6 can be installed, or more exhaust ring pipes 6 can be installed depending on the height of the drying chamber. The exhaust ring pipe 6 can be made of lightweight and corrosion-resistant polyvinyl chloride pipe or stainless steel pipe.

[0030] The drying chamber is connected to the air outlet ring pipe 6 through the air outlet. The airflow from the fan 3 is blown into the drying chamber through the air duct 5, and the airflow circulates in the drying chamber and the air outlet ring pipe 6.

[0031] When the device in this embodiment is working, after the fan 3 is started, the airflow is no longer a one-way flow, but blows simultaneously from multiple angles, including top, bottom, and all sides, onto the container to be dried placed on the support frame 2. The resulting surrounding, multi-angle three-dimensional airflow field can effectively cover every surface of the container, including the top surface, bottom surface, all sides, and any possible depressions and pores, completely eliminating drying dead spots such as leeward sides or still air zones that may be caused by a single airflow direction.

[0032] This embodiment offers significant advantages for irregularly shaped or stacked containers to be dried. The three-dimensional airflow penetrates the gaps between the stacked containers, ensuring that all containers, both inside and out, top and bottom, receive uniform drying conditions.

[0033] In this embodiment, the air outlet ring pipe 6, through its surrounding air outlet design, ensures that the flowing air evenly and fully envelops the surfaces of the containers to be dried, such as porous ceramic gaskets, greatly accelerating moisture evaporation and solving the problem of long natural air drying time.

[0034] As an optional implementation, see Figure 2As shown, the support frame 2 includes a frame body 21 and a support ventilation plate assembly, wherein: the support ventilation plate assembly is fixed at the middle position of the frame body 21 and is used to support the containers to be dried. A perforated structure is provided on the support ventilation plate assembly, and multiple ventilation openings 20 that can communicate with the drying chamber are provided on the side walls and / or top walls of the frame body 21.

[0035] As an optional implementation, see Figure 2 As shown, the frame 21 is provided with a fixedly connected ventilation side wall 211 and ventilation top wall 212. The ventilation side wall 211 is fixed to the three sides of the supporting ventilation plate assembly, and the ventilation top wall 212 is located above the supporting ventilation plate assembly. The ventilation opening 20 is opened on the ventilation side wall 211 and ventilation top wall 212.

[0036] See Figure 2 As shown, the ventilation sidewalls 211 of the frame 21 include a rear sidewall, a left sidewall, and a right sidewall. The ventilation sidewalls 211 and the ventilation top wall 212 are made of sheet metal with a large number of ventilation openings 20, such as perforated stainless steel sheet, metal mesh sheet or plastic grating sheet. Their function is to allow airflow to enter and exit freely while forming an enclosure.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the fan 3 blows airflow into the drying chamber, the airflow flows within the chamber and enters the interior of the frame 21 through the vents 20 on the ventilation side wall 211 and the ventilation top wall 212. Since the frame 21 forms a relatively narrow space, according to fluid dynamics principles, the local velocity of the airflow increases after entering this confined space. This creates a heightened high-speed airflow region around the vessel to be dried, significantly enhancing convective heat transfer and mass transfer efficiency, thereby accelerating moisture evaporation. After heat and mass exchange is complete, the humid air carrying moisture flows out from the vents 20 in other locations of the frame 21, merging into the overall airflow circulation of the drying chamber, and finally exiting through the exhaust ring pipe 6.

[0038] As an optional implementation, see Figure 2 The water collection device includes a water collection tray 4, which is removably and slidably connected to the bottom of the support frame 2.

[0039] The water collection tray 4 can be injection molded from corrosion-resistant polypropylene material. Its bottom is equipped with guide rails that engage with the slide rails at the bottom of the housing 1, allowing the user to pull it out from the bottom of the housing 1 like opening a drawer, facilitating the emptying of accumulated liquid and cleaning operations. The water collection device is used to collect liquid that drips directly from the container or penetrates the supporting ventilation plate assembly during the initial drying stage.

[0040] As an optional implementation, see Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the supporting ventilation panel assembly includes a breathable partition 22 and a water-absorbing and breathable liner 23 laid on the breathable partition 22. The breathable partition 22 is a mesh plate or a board with multiple ventilation holes.

[0041] The breathable partition 22 serves as a structural support layer for the load-bearing component, possessing sufficient mechanical strength to support the weight of the vessel while also exhibiting excellent permeability. As an optional implementation, the breathable partition 22 can specifically be a stainless steel wire mesh woven from stainless steel wires (e.g., with a wire diameter of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm). This structure provides both stable support and ensures that airflow passes through from below with virtually no obstruction.

[0042] Alternatively, the perforated plate can have 22 ventilation holes. Numerous circular or square ventilation holes with diameters of 3 to 8 millimeters are formed on the plate through a stamping process, with a porosity controlled between 40% and 70%. This type of perforated plate has excellent flatness and rigidity, making it particularly suitable for drying containers that bear heavy loads or require high stability.

[0043] The absorbent and breathable liner 23 is laid directly above the breathable partition 22, making direct contact with the bottom of the container to be dried. It is understood that the choice of material for this liner is crucial to achieving the technical effects of this application; it needs to possess both strong absorbency and good breathability. In this embodiment, the absorbent and breathable liner 23 can be made of microfiber cloth with a thickness of approximately 2 to 5 millimeters. Due to the numerous tiny pores between the fibers of the microfiber cloth, it exhibits a significant capillary effect, actively and rapidly absorbing the liquid film adhering to the bottom of the container to be dried due to surface tension into the liner. Simultaneously, its porous structure does not completely block the airflow channels, ensuring that airflow can still penetrate the entire supporting surface.

[0044] The specific features, structures, or characteristics described in this specification may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A draining and air-drying apparatus for porous ware, characterized in that, Includes the housing, support frame, fan, and water collection device, among which: The box body defines a drying chamber; the support frame is disposed in the drying chamber and is used to hold the vessel to be dried. The support frame has a porous structure on the component for supporting the vessel, which allows liquid and gas to pass through. The air outlet of the fan is connected to an air duct, which is connected to the drying chamber and is used to blow airflow to different sides of the support frame; the drying chamber is also connected to an air outlet component; The water collection device is located at the bottom of the support frame and is used to collect liquid dripping from the support frame and the vessel.

2. The porous ware draining and air-drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The air outlet component includes an air outlet ring pipe, which is arranged around the side wall of the drying chamber, and has several air outlets facing the support frame.

3. The porous ware draining and air-drying apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The number of air outlet ring pipes is one or more. When the number of air outlet ring pipes is two or more, all the air outlet ring pipes are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.

4. The porous vessel dewatering and air drying apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The water collection device includes a water collection tray, which is removably and slidably connected to the bottom of the support frame.

5. The porous vessel siphoning air drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The support frame includes a frame body and a supporting ventilation plate assembly, wherein: The supporting ventilation plate assembly is fixed at the middle position of the frame and is used to support the containers to be dried. The porous structure is provided on the supporting ventilation plate assembly. The side walls and / or top walls of the frame are provided with multiple ventilation openings that can communicate with the drying chamber.

6. The draining and air-drying equipment for porous containers according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a fixedly connected ventilation side wall and ventilation top wall. The ventilation side wall is fixed to three sides of the supporting ventilation plate assembly, and the ventilation top wall is located above the supporting ventilation plate assembly. The ventilation openings are opened on the ventilation side wall and the ventilation top wall.

7. The draining and air-drying equipment for porous containers according to claim 5, characterized in that, The supporting ventilation panel assembly includes a breathable partition and a water-absorbing and breathable liner laid on the breathable partition.

8. The porous ware draining and air drying apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The breathable partition is a mesh board or a board with multiple ventilation holes.

9. The porous vessel siphoning air drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The box is equipped with an openable and closable door.

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