A protein separator for marine ornamental fish and corals

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of protein separators for seawater ornamental fish, coral include: air float subassembly, it includes mixing bin and water pump, mixing bin mixes water and gas in it, forms bubble, mixing bin includes mixing part and at least one extension, at least one extension is sleeved in one end of mixing part, water pump is set in mixing part, and water pump pumps into water and gas in mixing part. The protein separator for seawater ornamental fish, coral is set by the mixing bin consisting of mixing part and extension, by setting air float subassembly combined with the required number of extension and a mixing part, so that air float subassembly can set the required number of extension according to demand, and then make the mixing space volume of air float subassembly appropriate, to avoid the situation that protein separator produces foam to absorb water pollutants, too much or too little foam, inconvenient control, affect the quality and separation efficiency of protein separator to pollutant separation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of separator technology, specifically to a protein separator for marine ornamental fish and corals. Background Technology

[0002] A protein skimmer, also known as a protein separator, protein defoamer, protein fractionator, or foam fractionator, utilizes the principle that the surface of air bubbles in water can adsorb various particulate impurities and soluble organic matter mixed in the water. It employs oxygenation equipment or a vortex pump to generate a large number of bubbles, which are then passed through the protein skimmer to purify the seawater. These bubbles concentrate on the water surface to form foam, which is then collected in a container on the surface, turning into a turbid liquid that is discharged.

[0003] Adding too much food or pollutants to the aquarium can lead to a high organic matter content in the water. When the air intake is high, it can cause a lot of foam to be generated in the protein skimmer. This foam is quickly expelled from the mixing chamber, affecting the adsorption of pollutants by the bubbles. Conversely, when there are fewer pollutants in the aquarium or the air intake is low, the foam generation efficiency in the protein skimmer is low, causing the bubbles to burst and fail to carry away the pollutants, thus affecting the protein skimmer. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a protein separator for marine ornamental fish and corals to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals includes: an air flotation assembly comprising a mixing chamber and a water pump, wherein the mixing chamber mixes water and gas within it to form bubbles, the mixing chamber comprising a mixing section and at least one extension section, the at least one extension section being sleeved on one end of the mixing section, the water pump being disposed within the mixing section and pumping water and gas into the mixing section; and a sludge discharge assembly covering the end of the extension section away from the mixing section, for collecting and discharging the bubbles; wherein multiple extension sections are arranged end-to-end, and the number is determined according to requirements.

[0006] Preferably, the air flotation assembly further includes a water inlet pipe and an air inlet pipe, one end of the water inlet pipe being connected to the water pump and the other end extending into a mixing section, and one end of the air inlet pipe being connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the mixing chamber further includes a frustum portion, which is sleeved on one end of the extension portion away from the mixing portion, and the sewage discharge component is disposed on the other end of the frustum portion, with one end of the frustum portion extending into the sewage discharge component.

[0008] Preferably, the cross-section of the frustum portion near the end of the extension portion is frustum-shaped.

[0009] Preferably, the sewage discharge assembly includes a sewage discharge chamber and a sewage discharge pipe. The sewage discharge chamber is located at the end of the frustum portion away from the extension portion, and the sewage discharge pipe is connected to the sewage discharge chamber.

[0010] Preferably, the mixing chamber further includes an auxiliary pipe, one end of which is connected to the frustum portion of the frustum section, and the other end of which extends into the sewage discharge assembly.

[0011] Preferably, there are multiple auxiliary tubes, which are arranged in a circular, equidistant manner around the frustum portion.

[0012] Preferably, the sewage discharge assembly further includes an air blowing pipe, one end of which is connected to one end of the auxiliary pipe extending into the sewage discharge assembly, and the air blowing pipe is L-shaped.

[0013] Preferably, the air blowing pipe is unidirectionally directed into the sewage discharge chamber via the auxiliary pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom wall of the sewage discharge chamber is provided with a sewage collection trough located on one side of the sewage discharge pipe.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This marine protein skimmer for ornamental fish and corals features a mixing chamber consisting of a mixing section and an extension section. It also incorporates an air flotation assembly, combining the required number of extension sections with the mixing section. This allows the air flotation assembly to accommodate the desired number of extension sections, ensuring an appropriate mixing space volume. This prevents the protein skimmer from generating too much or too little foam when adsorbing pollutants in the water, which would be difficult to control and negatively impact the quality and efficiency of pollutant separation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of the sewage discharge component of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air blowing pipe structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the attached diagram: 1. Air flotation component; 2. Sewage discharge component; 11. Mixing chamber; 12. Water pump; 13. Water inlet pipe; 14. Air inlet pipe; 111. Mixing section; 112. Extension section; 113. Frustum section; 114. Auxiliary pipe; 21. Sewage discharge chamber; 22. Sewage discharge pipe; 23. Air blowing pipe; 211. Sewage collection tank. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals, comprising: an air flotation component 1, which includes a mixing chamber 11 and a water pump 12. The mixing chamber 11 mixes water and gas within it to form bubbles. The mixing chamber 11 includes a mixing section 111 and at least one extension section 112. The at least one extension section 112 is sleeved on one end of the mixing section 111. The water pump 12 is disposed inside the mixing section 111 and pumps water and gas into the mixing section 111. A sludge discharge component 2 is disposed on the end of the extension section 112 away from the mixing section 111 and collects and discharges the bubbles. The multiple extension sections 112 are connected end to end, and the number is determined according to requirements.

[0020] This marine protein skimmer for ornamental fish and corals features a mixing chamber 11 consisting of a mixing section 111 and an extension section 112. It also incorporates an air flotation assembly 111, with the required number of extension sections 112 combined with the mixing section 111. This allows the air flotation assembly 1 to accommodate the desired number of extension sections, ensuring an appropriate mixing space volume. This prevents the protein skimmer from generating too much or too little foam when adsorbing pollutants in the water, which would be difficult to control and negatively impact the quality and efficiency of pollutant separation.

[0021] For example, if the amount of foam generated in the mixing chamber 11 is too large when the protein separator is working normally, the extension section 112 is added to increase the residence time of the foam in the mixing chamber 11, ensuring that the foam has enough time to contact and adsorb pollutants in the water.

[0022] If the amount of foam generated in the mixing chamber 11 is too small, an extension 112 is reduced, thereby lowering the required climbing height for the foam to move into the drain assembly 2. This allows the foam to move from the mixing chamber 11 into the drain assembly 2 within its sustaining time, where the foam will burst, thus carrying the contaminants into the drain assembly 2.

[0023] Furthermore, the extension 112 has a low height, so the volume change inside the mixing chamber 11 is small each time an extension 112 is added or removed, which allows the volume of the mixing chamber 11 to be precisely adjusted according to the needs, ensuring that the volume of the mixing chamber 11 is within an appropriate range.

[0024] The air flotation assembly 1 also includes a water inlet pipe 13 and an air inlet pipe 14. One end of the water inlet pipe 13 is connected to the water pump 12, and the other end extends into a mixing section 111. One end of the air inlet pipe 14 is connected to the water inlet pipe 13. Water in the aquarium is drawn into the mixing section 111 through the water inlet pipe 13, while air is drawn into the mixing section 111 through the air inlet pipe 14, so that water and air can mix in the mixing section 111, thereby generating bubbles to adsorb and separate pollutants in the water.

[0025] The mixing chamber 11 also includes a frustum portion 113, which is sleeved on one end of the extension portion 112 away from the mixing portion 111, and the sewage discharge component 2 is covered on the other end of the frustum portion 113, with one end of the frustum portion 113 extending into the sewage discharge component 2. The frustum portion 113 is used to connect the extension portion 112 and the sewage discharge component 2 and to enhance the adsorption capacity of foam for pollutants in the water.

[0026] The cross-section of the frustum portion 113 near the extension portion 112 is frustum-shaped. The frustum-shaped geometry, which is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, can promote the uniform distribution of bubbles in the separator and help concentrate the collection of foam, reduce the possibility of foam breakage or redissolution, and ensure that the adsorbed organic matter is effectively discharged.

[0027] The sewage discharge assembly 2 includes a sewage discharge chamber 21 and a sewage discharge pipe 22. The sewage discharge chamber 21 is located at the end of the frustum portion 113 away from the extension portion 112, so that the foam generated by the mixing chamber 11 can gradually rise along the inner cavity of the mixing chamber 11 and eventually move into the sewage discharge chamber 21, so that the foam will burst and discharge the pollutants. The sewage discharge pipe 22 is connected to the sewage discharge chamber 21, and the pollutants in the sewage discharge chamber 21 are discharged to the outside through the sewage discharge pipe 22.

[0028] The mixing chamber 11 also includes an auxiliary pipe 114. One end of the auxiliary pipe 114 is connected to the frustum portion of the frustum portion 113, and the other end of the auxiliary pipe 114 extends into the drain assembly 2. This allows some of the foam to rise through the auxiliary pipe 114 when there is too much foam in the mixing chamber 11, so that the protein separator has both the rapid separation capability of the cylindrical separation chamber and the foam adhesion capability of the frustum separation chamber, thereby further improving the separation efficiency.

[0029] There are multiple auxiliary tubes 114, which are arranged in a circular shape at equal angles around the frustum 113, so that the foam discharge efficiency is the same in all parts of the protein separator.

[0030] The sewage discharge assembly 2 also includes an air blowing pipe 23. One end of the air blowing pipe 23 is connected to the end of the auxiliary pipe 114 that extends into the sewage discharge assembly 2. The air blowing pipe 23 is L-shaped, which allows foam to flow from the auxiliary pipe 114 into the air blowing pipe 23 and be discharged laterally into the sewage discharge chamber 21. This prevents the foam in the sewage discharge chamber 21 from blocking the foam discharge from the auxiliary pipe 114 and the air blowing pipe 23, and also prevents foam backflow.

[0031] The air blowing pipe 23 is unidirectionally connected to the sewage discharge chamber 21 via the auxiliary pipe 114, which further prevents foam backflow. The unidirectional design of the air blowing pipe 23 also allows the foam to move to the horizontal part of the air blowing pipe 23 and come into contact with the structure inside the one-way hole, thus quickly breaking the foam inside the air blowing pipe 23.

[0032] Furthermore, the openings of the multiple air blowing pipes 23 are arranged in a ring shape, so that when the gas in the air blowing pipes 23 is discharged outward, it can simultaneously generate a thrust on the foam in the sewage discharge chamber 21 in the direction of the sewage discharge pipe 22, thereby further improving the foam bursting efficiency and the sewage discharge efficiency.

[0033] When too much foam is generated in the mixing chamber 11, causing too many bubbles to accumulate in the drain chamber 21, the water generated by the bursting foam in the blowing pipe 23 flows through the blowing pipe 23 into the drain chamber 21 and comes into contact with some of the foam, causing the foam to burst, thereby improving the bursting efficiency of the foam in the drain chamber 21.

[0034] The bottom wall of the inner cavity of the sewage chamber 21 is provided with a sewage collection tank 211 located on one side of the sewage pipe 22, so that the sewage after the foam breaks can automatically be collected in the sewage collection tank 211 and discharged outward along the sewage pipe 22.

[0035] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is obvious that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. The purpose of selecting and describing exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, can make modifications, substitutions, variations, and various choices and changes to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, variations, and choices and changes are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals, characterized in that, include: An air flotation assembly (1) includes a mixing chamber (11) and a water pump (12). The mixing chamber (11) mixes water and gas inside to form bubbles. The mixing chamber (11) includes a mixing section (111) and at least one extension section (112). At least one extension section (112) is sleeved on one end of the mixing section (111). The water pump (12) is disposed inside the mixing section (111) and pumps water and gas into the mixing section (111). A sewage discharge assembly (2) is provided on one end of the extension (112) away from the mixing part (111) and collects and discharges air bubbles; The multiple extensions (112) are connected end to end, and the number is determined according to the requirements.

2. The protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air flotation assembly (1) also includes a water inlet pipe (13) and an air inlet pipe (14). One end of the water inlet pipe (13) is connected to the water pump (12), and the other end extends into a mixing section (111). One end of the air inlet pipe (14) is connected to the water inlet pipe (13).

3. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mixing chamber (11) further includes a frustum (113), which is sleeved on one end of the extension (112) away from the mixing section (111), and the sewage discharge assembly (2) is covered on the other end of the frustum (113), and one end of the frustum (113) extends into the sewage discharge assembly (2).

4. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the frustum portion (113) near the end of the extension portion (112) is frustum shaped.

5. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sewage discharge assembly (2) includes a sewage discharge chamber (21) and a sewage discharge pipe (22). The sewage discharge chamber (21) is located at one end of the frustum portion (113) away from the extension portion (112), and the sewage discharge pipe (22) is connected to the sewage discharge chamber (21).

6. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mixing chamber (11) also includes an auxiliary pipe (114), one end of which is connected to the frustum portion of the frustum portion (113), and the other end of which extends into the sewage discharge assembly (2).

7. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 6, characterized in that: The auxiliary tubes (114) are multiple and are arranged in a circular, equiangular pattern around the frustum portion (113).

8. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sewage discharge assembly (2) also includes an air blowing pipe (23), one end of which is connected to the end of the auxiliary pipe (114) that extends into the sewage discharge assembly (2), and the air blowing pipe (23) is L-shaped.

9. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 8, characterized in that: The air blowing pipe (23) is unidirectionally connected to the sewage discharge chamber (21) via the auxiliary pipe (114).

10. A protein skimmer for marine ornamental fish and corals according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the inner cavity of the sewage chamber (21) is provided with a sewage collection trough (211) located on one side of the sewage pipe (22).

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