Sterilization apparatus condensate collection device

Abstract

The application relates to a condensate water collecting device of a sterilization equipment, and belongs to the technical field of the sterilization equipment, which comprises a supporting frame, a drainage assembly and a collecting assembly. The upper end of the supporting frame is fixed to the top wall of a warehouse through a mounting plate, and an exhaust tank is arranged on the supporting frame. An inlet of a spray pipe is arranged on the top wall of the exhaust tank, and an exhaust pipe with an exhaust port is connected to the side wall of the exhaust tank. The bottom wall of the exhaust tank is inclined and provided with a drainage hole. The drainage assembly comprises a water collecting bucket and a drainage pipe. The water collecting bucket is installed at the lower end of the supporting frame and located below the exhaust tank. The bottom of the water collecting bucket and the drainage pipe are both arranged in an inclined mode. The collecting assembly comprises a collecting cylinder. The lower end of the drainage pipe is connected to the collecting cylinder through a mounting pipe. The bottom of the collecting cylinder is provided with a discharge port which is closed by a sealing cover. The application can effectively collect the condensate water generated at the spray pipe, the exhaust tank and the exhaust pipe during the sterilization process, and guide the condensate water to the collecting cylinder through an inclined flow guide structure for unified storage, so that product pollution caused by the condensate water dripping is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of sterilization equipment, and in particular to a condensate collection device for sterilization equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Medical products must undergo rigorous sterilization after production to ensure their safety and sterility. Currently, a common sterilization method involves placing the products in a dedicated sterilization warehouse. A spray pipe is installed on the ceiling of the warehouse, spraying sterilizing mist downwards to cover the entire warehouse space, thoroughly sterilizing the product surfaces.

[0003] Sterilization mists typically use chemical reagents such as hydrogen peroxide mist, which can effectively kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. However, this sterilization method has the following problems: condensation often occurs at the spray nozzle due to changes in ambient temperature and humidity, forming water droplets. As the condensate accumulates, it eventually drips off under gravity, directly contaminating the medical products placed below. These water droplets may not only leave stains on the product surface, but more seriously, the condensation process may carry airborne particles, microorganisms, or residual substances from within the spray system, causing secondary contamination of the cleaned product surface, thus seriously affecting the product's sterility, safety, and reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem of condensate dripping directly from the spray nozzle outlet in medical product sterilization warehouses, thus contaminating the medical products below, this application provides a condensate collection device for sterilization equipment.

[0005] A condensate collection device for sterilization equipment includes a support frame, a drainage assembly, and a collection assembly. The support frame is vertically arranged, with its upper end mounted on the inner ceiling wall of a warehouse. An exhaust box is vertically mounted on the support frame, with a spray pipe inlet at its upper end. The lower end of a spray pipe extends into the exhaust box through the spray pipe inlet. An exhaust pipe is mounted on the side wall of the exhaust box. The drainage assembly includes a water receiving hopper and a drain pipe. The water receiving hopper is located at the lower end of the support frame, and one end of the drain pipe is mounted on the water receiving hopper. The collection assembly includes a collection cylinder, which is vertically mounted at the other end of the drain pipe. A sealing cap is detachably connected to the lower end of the collection cylinder.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the support frame is vertically installed on the warehouse ceiling, providing a stable foundation for the entire device. Together with the exhaust box and water collection hopper, it forms a three-dimensional collection path from top to bottom. The exhaust box provides a chamber for the spray pipe to enter and for mist diffusion. The water collection hopper in the drainage assembly, located at the lower end of the support frame, is responsible for collecting condensate from above and transporting it through the drain pipe. The collection cylinder in the collection assembly, located at the end, stores condensate, and its removable sealing cap facilitates regular cleaning. This solution establishes a complete and closed condensate collection, transportation, and storage system, effectively intercepting any condensate that may drip from the spray system.

[0007] Preferably, the exhaust pipe is arranged vertically, with its lower end located on the side wall of the exhaust box, and its upper end having an exhaust port.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the exhaust pipe is set vertically with an exhaust port at the top, making the direction of the sterilization mist airflow discharged from the exhaust box more clear and stable. This structure helps guide the sterilization mist upward or along a specific direction, promoting its uniform diffusion within the warehouse space.

[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the water receiving hopper is inclined, the drain pipe is inclined, the lower end of the water receiving hopper is used to guide the condensate to the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is used to guide the condensate to the collection cylinder.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the inclined structure at the lower end of the water receiving hopper can automatically collect the condensate and guide it to the inlet of the drain pipe. The inclined setting of the drain pipe itself utilizes gravity to ensure that the condensate flows smoothly and continuously towards the collection cylinder without external power, thus preventing the accumulation of condensate in the pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom wall of the exhaust box is inclined, and a drainage hole is provided on the bottom wall of the exhaust box.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the inclined design of the bottom wall of the exhaust box allows condensate formed on the inner wall of the exhaust box and at the spray pipe outlet to automatically collect along the inclined surface and flow to the lower-positioned drain hole. This ensures that the condensate generated inside the exhaust box can be effectively discharged, preventing liquid accumulation inside the box.

[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the support frame is provided with an mounting plate, and the support frame is mounted on the inner top wall of the warehouse via the mounting plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, this solution increases the contact and connection area between the support frame and the warehouse ceiling by setting up an installation plate, thereby improving the firmness and stability of the support frame installation.

[0015] Preferably, the collection assembly further includes an installation tube, one end of which is disposed on the side wall of the collection cylinder and communicates with the interior of the collection cylinder; the other end of the installation tube is sleeved on the drain pipe and communicates with the drain pipe.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation pipe is used as a connector, with one end connected to the collection cylinder and the other end fitted with and connected to the drain pipe, thus forming a reliable flow channel from the drain pipe to the collection cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the lower end of the collecting cylinder is tapered, and a discharge port is provided at the lower end of the collecting cylinder. The sealing cap is threadedly connected to the discharge port of the collecting cylinder.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the lower end of the collection cylinder is conical with a discharge port. The conical structure facilitates the convergence of condensate stored inside the cylinder to the discharge port. The sealing cap is connected by threads, achieving reliable sealing and easy opening of the discharge port, allowing operators to periodically discharge the collected condensate.

[0019] Preferably, an auxiliary support frame is vertically provided on one side of the support frame, with the upper end of the auxiliary support frame located on the inner top wall of the warehouse; and the lower end of the auxiliary support frame located on the drain pipe.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the auxiliary support frame is set independently of the main support frame. The upper end of the auxiliary support frame is fixed to the top wall of the warehouse, and the lower end of the auxiliary support frame supports the drainage pipe, providing additional intermediate support for the longer drainage pipe, enhancing the rigidity and stability of the drainage pipe section, and preventing the drainage pipe from sagging or swaying due to gravity.

[0021] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects: The top-mounted exhaust box surrounds the spray pipe outlet, allowing condensate to drip directly onto the sloping bottom wall of the exhaust box and drain through the drain hole, preventing direct dripping onto the product area. A water collection hopper below the exhaust box has an opening area larger than the box's projection, ensuring it can simultaneously collect condensate from both the drain hole and dripping from the exhaust pipe, achieving comprehensive collection from multiple condensation points. The sloping design of the water collection hopper and drain pipe utilizes gravity to automatically direct the collected condensate to a collection container away from the work area. The collection container is sealed and easily cleaned via a removable sealing cap at the bottom. This entire system systematically guides condensate from its point of generation to a designated container, cutting off the path of condensate contamination and improving the safety of the sterilization environment for medical products. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall structure in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural cross-sectional view used to illustrate the overall structure in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram illustrating the support frame and collection components in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram used to illustrate the exhaust box in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the exhaust box in the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram used in the embodiments of this application to illustrate the exhaust box and the water receiving hopper.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support frame; 11. Exhaust box; 111. Exhaust pipe; 1111. Exhaust port; 112. Drain hole; 113. Spray pipe inlet; 12. Mounting plate; 2. Drainage assembly; 21. Water receiving hopper; 22. Drain pipe; 3. Collection assembly; 31. Collection cylinder; 311. Discharge port; 32. Mounting pipe; 33. Sealing cover; 4. Auxiliary support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] This application discloses a condensate collection device for sterilization equipment, referring to... Figure 1 It includes a support frame 1, a drainage component 2, and a collection component 3. The upper end of the support frame 1 is set on the inner top wall of the warehouse, the drainage component 2 is set on the support frame 1, and the collection component 3 is set on the drainage component 2.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-3 A mounting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame 1. The support frame 1 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the warehouse via the mounting plate 12. An exhaust box 11 is vertically fixedly connected to the support frame 1. A spray pipe inlet 113 is provided on the top wall of the exhaust box 11, and the spray pipe extends into the exhaust box 11 through the spray pipe inlet 113. In this embodiment, the same number of exhaust pipes 111 are fixedly connected to the symmetrical two side walls of the exhaust box 11. This embodiment takes the exhaust pipe 111 installed on one side wall of the exhaust box 11 as an example for explanation. Four exhaust pipes 111 are provided, and the four exhaust pipes 111 are arranged vertically side by side on the side wall of the exhaust box 11. The exhaust pipes 111 are also inclined. The lower end of the exhaust pipe 111 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the exhaust box 11, and the upper end of the exhaust pipe 111 is provided with an exhaust port 1111.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 4 The drainage assembly 2 includes a water receiving hopper 21 and a drain pipe 22. The water receiving hopper 21 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support frame 1. In this embodiment, the lower end of the water receiving hopper 21 is inclined to one side, and the drain pipe 22 is inclined. The upper end of the drain pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the water receiving hopper 21. The bottom wall of the exhaust box 11 is inclined towards the drain pipe 22, and a drain hole 112 is provided on the bottom wall of the exhaust box 11 near the drain pipe 22.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 After the sterilization mist is sprayed from the spray pipe, it first enters the interior of the exhaust box 11. Multiple exhaust pipes 111 on both sides of the exhaust box 11 are inclined, guiding the sterilization mist through these pipes and discharging it into the warehouse space from the exhaust port 1111 located at the upper end of the pipes, thus achieving uniform diffusion of the sterilization mist. During the generation and diffusion stage of the sterilization mist, condensation mainly occurs in two places due to the influence of ambient temperature and humidity: at the outlet of the spray pipe extending into the exhaust box 11, and on the inner wall of the exhaust box 11. The condensate formed at the outlet of the spray pipe drips directly onto the inclined bottom wall of the exhaust box 11. The condensate formed on the inner wall of the exhaust box 11 collects downwards along the wall surface. Because the bottom wall of the exhaust box 11 is constructed to slope towards the drain pipe 22, the condensate collected on the bottom wall flows naturally along the slope to the drain hole 112 on the lower side. The condensate flowing out from the drain hole 112 of the exhaust box 11 is collected by the water receiving basin 21 located below. The bottom of the water collection hopper 21 is designed to slope to one side, thereby directing all collected condensate water to its lowest point. The lowest point of the water collection hopper 21 is connected to the upper inlet of the drain pipe 22. Under the influence of gravity, the condensate water in the water collection hopper 21 flows to the collection assembly 3 through the drain pipe 22.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6During the diffusion of the sterilization mist, in addition to condensation that may occur on the inner wall of the exhaust box 11 and at the outlet of the spray pipe, condensation may also occur inside the inclined exhaust pipe 111 and at the exhaust port 1111 at the upper end of the exhaust pipe 111 due to the ambient temperature difference. In this embodiment, the upper port size of the water collecting hopper 21 is larger than the horizontal projected area of ​​the exhaust box 11. This design allows the water collecting hopper 21 to not only completely collect the condensation flowing out from the drain hole 112 at the bottom of the exhaust box 11, but also to fully cover the vertical projected area where the exhaust ports 1111 at the upper end of each exhaust pipe 111 are located. Thus, whether the condensation is generated inside the exhaust box 11 and discharged through the drain hole 112, or formed at the upper end of the exhaust pipe 111 and drips directly, it can be effectively received by the large-diameter water collecting hopper 21 below. In addition, the purpose of the inclined arrangement of the exhaust pipe 111 is that when condensation occurs on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe 111, the condensation can flow naturally downward along the inclined pipe wall under the action of gravity and eventually flow into the interior of the exhaust box 11, and then be discharged from the drain hole 112 through the inclined bottom wall of the exhaust box 11.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-3 The collection assembly 3 includes a collection cylinder 31, an installation pipe 32, and a sealing cap 33. One end of the installation pipe 32 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the collection cylinder 31 and communicates with the collection cylinder 31. The other end of the installation pipe 32 is fixedly sleeved on the lower end of the drain pipe 22 and communicates with the drain pipe 22. The lower end of the collection cylinder 31 is tapered, and a discharge port 311 is provided at the lower end of the collection cylinder 31. The sealing cap 33 is threadedly connected to the discharge port 311 of the collection cylinder 31.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 An auxiliary support frame 4 is vertically installed on one side of the support frame 1. The upper end of the auxiliary support frame 4 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the warehouse, and the lower end of the auxiliary support frame 4 is fixedly connected to the drain pipe 22.

[0037] The implementation principle of the condensate collection device for sterilization equipment in this application embodiment is as follows: After the sterilization mist is sprayed out from the spray pipe, it enters the interior of the exhaust box 11 through the spray pipe inlet 113, and diffuses evenly into the warehouse space from the exhaust port 1111 through the inclined exhaust pipe 111. During the diffusion of the sterilization mist, condensate is generated at the outlet of the spray pipe and on the inner wall of the exhaust box 11 due to the ambient temperature difference and humidity. The bottom wall of the exhaust box 11 is inclined towards the drain pipe 22, and the condensate flows along the bottom wall of the exhaust box 11 to the drain hole 112. The water receiving hopper 21 is set below the exhaust box 11, and the port size of the water receiving hopper 21 is larger than the horizontal projected area of ​​the exhaust box 11, so as to collect the condensate flowing out from the drain hole 112 and the condensate dripping from the exhaust port 1111 of the exhaust pipe 111. The bottom of the water receiving hopper 21 is inclined to one side, guiding the condensate to the upper end of the drain pipe 22. The condensate flows into the collection cylinder 31 through the drain pipe 22. The collection cylinder 31 is connected to the drain pipe 22 via the mounting pipe 32, and the sealing cap 33 is threaded onto the lower end of the collection cylinder 31. When it is necessary to treat the condensate in the collection cylinder 31, simply unscrew the sealing cap 33. The auxiliary support frame 4 is used to support the drain pipe 22. This device, through the coordinated action of the support frame 1, the drain assembly 2, and the collection assembly 3, collects and guides the condensate, preventing it from falling onto medical products.

[0038] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A condensate collection device for sterilization equipment, characterized in that: It includes a support frame (1), a drainage assembly (2) and a collection assembly (3). The support frame (1) is vertically arranged, and the upper end of the support frame (1) is set on the inner top wall of the warehouse. An exhaust box (11) is vertically arranged on the support frame (1). The upper end of the exhaust box (11) is provided with a spray pipe inlet (113), and the lower end of the spray pipe extends into the exhaust box (11) through the spray pipe inlet (113). An exhaust pipe (111) is provided on the side wall of the exhaust box (11); The drainage assembly (2) includes a water receiving hopper (21) and a drain pipe (22). The water receiving hopper (21) is located at the lower end of the support frame (1), and one end of the drain pipe (22) is located on the water receiving hopper (21). The collection assembly (3) includes a collection cylinder (31), which is vertically arranged at the other end of the drain pipe (22), and a sealing cap (33) is detachably connected to the lower end of the collection cylinder (31).

2. The condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust pipe (111) is arranged vertically, with its lower end set on the side wall of the exhaust box (11), and an exhaust port (1111) opened at the upper end of the exhaust pipe (111).

3. The condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the water receiving hopper (21) is inclined, and the drain pipe (22) is inclined. The lower end of the water receiving hopper (21) is used to guide the condensate to the drain pipe (22), and the drain pipe (22) is used to guide the condensate to the collection cylinder (31).

4. The condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the exhaust box (11) is inclined, and a drain hole (112) is provided on the bottom wall of the exhaust box (11).

5. A condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the support frame (1) is provided with an mounting plate (12), and the support frame (1) is mounted on the inner top wall of the warehouse through the mounting plate (12).

6. The condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly (3) also includes an installation tube (32), one end of which is disposed on the side wall of the collection cylinder (31) and communicates with the interior of the collection cylinder (31); the other end of which is sleeved on the drain pipe (22) and communicates with the drain pipe (22).

7. A condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the collection cylinder (31) is conical, and the lower end of the collection cylinder (31) is provided with a discharge port (311); The sealing cap (33) is threadedly connected to the discharge port (311) of the collection cylinder (31).

8. A condensate collection device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary support frame (4) is vertically arranged on one side of the support frame (1), and the upper end of the auxiliary support frame (4) is set on the inner top wall of the warehouse. The lower end of the auxiliary support frame (4) is set on the drain pipe (22).

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