Condensate recovery device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a condensate water recovery device, including jar body (1), the top of jar body (1) is provided with exhaust pipe (2), the lateral wall of jar body (1) is equipped with overflow pipe (3), the bottom of jar body (1) is equipped with water inlet pipe (4) and drain pipe (5), be equipped with jar wall cleaning device in jar body (1), the top of jar body (1) is provided with drive arrangement, drive arrangement with jar wall cleaning device is connected. The utility model can effectively reduce the generation of air bubble, and it is convenient for cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a condensate recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette manufacturing process, many processes require the use of high-temperature steam, which generates a large amount of condensate. If the condensate is discharged directly, it will waste heat energy and water resources. Therefore, cigarette factories usually recycle and reuse the condensate.

[0003] Currently, the condensate recovery device in cigarette factories is a rectangular tank with the inlet located at the top. After long-term use, it has been found that the rectangular tank has cleaning dead spots, making it impossible to clean effectively. Moreover, the top-mounted inlet causes the condensate to fall with great impact, generating a large number of bubbles, and the pressure inside the tank is difficult to control. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate recovery device to solve the technical problems in the prior art. It can effectively reduce the generation of bubbles and is easy to clean.

[0005] This utility model provides a condensate recovery device, including a tank, an exhaust pipe at the top of the tank, an overflow pipe on the side wall of the tank, an inlet pipe and a drain pipe at the bottom of the tank, a tank wall cleaning device inside the tank, and a driving device at the top of the tank, the driving device being connected to the tank wall cleaning device.

[0006] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the main body of the tank is a cylinder, the top and bottom surfaces of the tank are both spherical, and the drain pipe is connected to the lowest point of the bottom surface of the tank.

[0007] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, a perforated plate is fixedly provided in the lower part of the tank body, and the perforated plate has several through holes.

[0008] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the tank wall cleaning device includes a bearing seat, a rotating shaft, a bracket, and a cleaning component. The bearing seat is fixedly disposed at the center of the top surface of the perforated plate. The lower end of the rotating shaft is installed in the bearing seat, and the upper end of the rotating shaft passes through the center of the top of the tank and is connected to the driving device. The bracket is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the cleaning component is installed on the bracket.

[0009] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the support includes an upper horizontal rod, a lower horizontal rod, and a vertical plate. One end of the upper horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the upper horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical plate. One end of the lower horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the lower horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical plate.

[0010] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the cleaning component includes a cleaning plate, connecting rods, and rubber cleaning strips. Multiple connecting rods are fixedly mounted on the cleaning plate. The connecting rods are inserted into and slidably connected to the vertical plate. Each connecting rod is fitted with a spring. The two ends of the spring abut against the cleaning plate and the vertical plate, respectively. Multiple rubber cleaning strips are fixedly mounted on the cleaning plate. The rubber cleaning strips abut against the inner wall of the tank.

[0011] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the rubber cleaning strip is triangular.

[0012] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the cleaning component further includes a stiff brush, which is fixed to the bottom of the lower horizontal bar, and the bristles of the stiff brush are in contact with the perforated plate.

[0013] In the aforementioned condensate recovery device, preferably, the driving device includes a geared motor, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the tank, and the upper end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the geared motor.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this invention incorporates a tank wall cleaning component within the tank body. This component, driven by a drive device, cleans the tank wall without manual operation, effectively solving the problem of difficult tank wall cleaning. Furthermore, the water inlet pipe is positioned at the bottom of the tank, reducing air bubble formation and ensuring more stable pressure inside the tank. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an isometric drawing of the tank wall cleaning device and drive device of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Tank body; 2. Exhaust pipe; 3. Overflow pipe; 4. Water inlet pipe; 5. Drain pipe; 6. Mesh plate; 7. Through hole; 8. Bearing seat; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Support; 11. Upper horizontal bar; 12. Lower horizontal bar; 13. Vertical plate; 14. Cleaning plate; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Rubber cleaning strip; 17. Spring; 18. Hard brush; 19. Gear motor; 20. Support ring; 21. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Embodiments of this utility model: such as Figures 1-3 As shown, a condensate recovery device includes a tank 1, an exhaust pipe 2 on the top of the tank 1, an overflow pipe 3 on the side wall of the tank 1, an inlet pipe 4 and a drain pipe 5 at the bottom of the tank 1, a tank wall cleaning device inside the tank 1, and a drive device on the top of the tank 1, the drive device being connected to the tank wall cleaning device.

[0021] The drive unit is used to move the tank wall cleaning device, so that the tank wall cleaning device can clean the inner wall of the tank 1 without manual cleaning, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and cleaning quality.

[0022] Specifically, the main body of tank 1 is a cylinder, and the top and bottom surfaces of tank 1 are both spherical. The drain pipe 5 is connected to the lowest point of the bottom surface of tank 1.

[0023] The main body of tank 1 is designed as a cylinder, which facilitates the cleaning device to clean the inner wall without creating cleaning dead corners, thus improving cleaning quality. The bottom surface of tank 1 is spherical, and a drain pipe 5 is installed at the lowest point of the sphere, so that wastewater can be completely discharged after cleaning.

[0024] Furthermore, a perforated plate 6 is fixedly installed in the lower part of the tank body 1, and a plurality of through holes 7 are opened on the perforated plate 6. In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe 4 is set at the bottom of the tank body 1, so that when the condensate enters the tank body 1, no water splashes or air bubbles will appear. The perforated plate 6 can disperse the air bubbles in the condensate.

[0025] The top of the tank 1 is equipped with an exhaust pipe 2, and an exhaust valve can be installed on the exhaust pipe 2. The exhaust valve is a commercially available product and is not shown in the figure. When the air pressure inside the tank 1 exceeds a preset value, the exhaust valve opens to release the excess gas. The ends of the exhaust pipe 2, overflow pipe 3, water inlet pipe 4, and drain pipe 5 are all equipped with connecting flanges.

[0026] Furthermore, the tank wall cleaning device includes a bearing seat 8, a rotating shaft 9, a bracket 10, and a cleaning component. The bearing seat 8 is fixed at the center of the top surface of the perforated plate 6. The lower end of the rotating shaft 9 is installed inside the bearing seat 8, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 9 passes through the center of the top of the tank body 1 and is connected to the drive device. The bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the cleaning component is installed on the bracket 10.

[0027] The bearing housing 8 is used to position the lower end of the rotating shaft 9 and enable the rotating shaft 9 to rotate smoothly. The upper end of the rotating shaft 9 extends from the center of the top surface of the tank 1. The rotating shaft 9 is arranged vertically, and the bracket 10 is used to support the cleaning assembly.

[0028] The bracket 10 includes an upper horizontal bar 11, a lower horizontal bar 12, and a vertical plate 13. One end of the upper horizontal bar 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the upper horizontal bar 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical plate 13. One end of the lower horizontal bar 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft 9, and the other end of the lower horizontal bar 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical plate 13.

[0029] The upper horizontal bar 11 and the lower horizontal bar 12 are both arranged horizontally, with the lower horizontal bar 12 located directly below the upper horizontal bar 11, and the vertical plate 13 is arranged vertically.

[0030] The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning plate 14, connecting rods 15, and rubber cleaning strips 16. Multiple connecting rods 15 are fixed on the cleaning plate 14. The connecting rods 15 are inserted into and slidably connected to the vertical plate 13. Each connecting rod 15 is fitted with a spring 17. The two ends of the spring 17 abut against the cleaning plate 14 and the vertical plate 13, respectively. Multiple rubber cleaning strips 16 are fixed on the cleaning plate 14. The rubber cleaning strips 16 abut against the inner wall of the tank 1.

[0031] The cleaning plate 14 is arranged vertically. In this embodiment, the cleaning plate 14 is connected to the vertical plate 13 by four connecting rods 15. The vertical plate 13 has four mounting holes for the connecting rods 15 to pass through. Under the action of the spring 17, the rubber cleaning strip 16 on the cleaning plate 14 is tightly abutted against the inner wall of the tank 1.

[0032] To further improve the cleaning effect, the cross-sectional shape of the rubber cleaning strip 16 in this embodiment is triangular.

[0033] The cleaning assembly also includes a stiff-bristled brush 18, which is fixed to the bottom of the lower horizontal bar 12, and the bristles of the stiff-bristled brush 18 are in contact with the perforated plate 6.

[0034] The drive unit includes a geared motor 19, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the tank body 1, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the geared motor 19.

[0035] The bottom of the tank body 1 is also fixed with a support assembly, which includes a support ring 20 and support legs 21. The support ring 20 is welded and fixed to the bottom of the tank body 1, and three support legs 21 are welded and fixed to the support ring 20.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When storing condensate, the condensate pipe is connected to the inlet pipe 4 through a flange. The condensate enters from the bottom of the tank 1. Since the condensate contains a large amount of high-temperature steam, after the condensate enters the tank 1, it first comes into contact with the mesh plate 6. The air bubbles in the condensate are dispersed into several small air bubbles by the mesh plate 6, so that the gas is evenly distributed. The gas accumulates at the top of the tank 1. As the amount of gas increases, the pressure inside the tank 1 increases. When the pressure exceeds the preset value, the exhaust valve installed on the exhaust pipe 2 automatically opens to release the pressure.

[0037] The function of overflow pipe 3 is to prevent excessive condensate in tank 1. When the condensate exceeds the position of overflow pipe 3, it will flow out from overflow pipe 3.

[0038] After a period of use, the inside of the tank 1 should be cleaned regularly. During cleaning, simply turn on the geared motor 19. The geared motor 19 drives the rotating shaft 9 to rotate slowly. The rotating shaft 9 moves the bracket 10, and under the action of the spring 17, the rubber cleaning strip 16 on the cleaning plate 14 fits tightly against the inner wall of the tank 1. As the rubber cleaning strip 16 moves, it scrapes away the dirt from the inner wall of the tank 1. Even if the rubber cleaning strip 16 wears down, it can still maintain a tight fit against the inner wall of the tank 1 under the action of the spring 17, ensuring the cleaning effect. In this embodiment, the rubber cleaning strip 16 is made of wear-resistant rubber and almost never needs to be replaced.

[0039] When the bracket 10 moves, the stiff brush 18 at its bottom cleans the perforated plate 6 to prevent the through holes 7 on the perforated plate 6 from becoming clogged.

[0040] The above description, based on the embodiments shown in the drawings, details the structure, features, and effects of this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the scope of implementation of this utility model is not limited to what is shown in the drawings. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of this utility model, or modifications to equivalent embodiments, that do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and drawings, shall be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A condensate recovery device, comprising a tank (1), characterized in that: The tank (1) is provided with an exhaust pipe (2) at the top, an overflow pipe (3) on the side wall of the tank (1), an inlet pipe (4) and a drain pipe (5) at the bottom of the tank (1), a tank wall cleaning device inside the tank (1), and a driving device at the top of the tank (1), which is connected to the tank wall cleaning device.

2. The condensate recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the tank (1) is a cylinder, and the top and bottom surfaces of the tank (1) are both spherical. The drain pipe (5) is connected to the lowest point of the bottom surface of the tank (1).

3. The condensate recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A perforated plate (6) is fixedly installed in the lower part of the tank (1), and a number of through holes (7) are opened on the perforated plate (6).

4. The condensate recovery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tank wall cleaning device includes a bearing seat (8), a rotating shaft (9), a bracket (10), and a cleaning component. The bearing seat (8) is fixed at the center of the top surface of the perforated plate (6). The lower end of the rotating shaft (9) is installed in the bearing seat (8), and the upper end of the rotating shaft (9) passes through the center of the top of the tank body (1) and is connected to the driving device. The bracket (10) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (9), and the cleaning component is installed on the bracket (10).

5. The condensate recovery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bracket (10) includes an upper horizontal bar (11), a lower horizontal bar (12), and a vertical plate (13). One end of the upper horizontal bar (11) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft (9), and the other end of the upper horizontal bar (11) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical plate (13). One end of the lower horizontal bar (12) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft (9), and the other end of the lower horizontal bar (12) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical plate (13).

6. The condensate recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning plate (14), connecting rods (15), and rubber cleaning strips (16). Multiple connecting rods (15) are fixed on the cleaning plate (14). The connecting rods (15) are inserted into and slidably connected to the vertical plate (13). Each connecting rod (15) is fitted with a spring (17). The two ends of the spring (17) abut against the cleaning plate (14) and the vertical plate (13) respectively. Multiple rubber cleaning strips (16) are fixed on the cleaning plate (14). The rubber cleaning strips (16) abut against the inner wall of the tank (1).

7. The condensate recovery device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the rubber cleaning strip (16) is triangular.

8. The condensate recovery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly also includes a stiff brush (18) fixed to the bottom of the lower horizontal bar (12), the bristles of the stiff brush (18) being in contact with the perforated plate (6).

9. The condensate recovery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving device includes a geared motor (19), which is fixedly mounted on the top of the tank (1), and the upper end of the rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the geared motor (19).

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