Oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function, including movable base, and the movable base top surface detachably connected with oil tank, and the oil tank includes tank body and tank cover, and the tank body is the cylindrical cavity with upper end opening, and the tank cover is detachably connected on the upper end opening of tank body. The tank cover is connected with liquid level meter, and the detection end of liquid level meter is arranged into tank body, and the liquid level meter is used to detect the liquid level in tank body, and the liquid level meter and audible and visual alarm are electrically connected. The tank body bottom is equipped with oil drain valve, and the oil drain valve is used to discharge oil. The utility model is equipped with liquid level meter and audible and visual alarm, realizes the automation monitoring and over-limit warning of liquid level;Movable base is set, the flexibility of oil storage tank is improved, suitable for the demand of multi-station switching of food workshop, improves the efficiency of edible oil conveying, and guarantees the continuity of food production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food production technology, and specifically relates to an oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function. Background Technology

[0002] Oil storage tanks, a common type of edible oil storage equipment, are typically made of stainless steel and have a fixed structure, lacking mobility. This makes them inconvenient to move when storing edible oil, resulting in numerous limitations during use. Furthermore, most oil storage tanks lack liquid level monitoring and alarm functions, preventing users from monitoring changes in the oil level in real time. Users must rely on manual observation or experience, leading to inconvenient operation and potential production stoppages due to forgetting to replenish the tank.

[0003] Furthermore, traditional oil storage tanks are typically fixed in place and cannot be flexibly moved according to actual usage needs. Moreover, during relocation, existing oil storage tanks lack effective splash-proof structures and stable designs, making them prone to violent shaking due to road bumps, potentially causing spills, oil loss, environmental pollution, and safety hazards.

[0004] Therefore, the above problems urgently need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] Purpose of the utility model: In order to overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function. A movable base is integrated at the bottom of the oil tank to improve the flexibility of moving the oil storage tank. The movable base is equipped with a shock-absorbing structure to reduce the shaking of the oil pipe and avoid splashing. At the same time, a liquid level gauge is installed on the oil tank cover to monitor the oil level and keep track of changes in oil volume in real time. When the oil volume is lower than the warning value, an alarm is issued.

[0006] Technical Solution: To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, including a movable base. An oil tank is detachably connected to the top surface of the movable base. The oil tank includes a tank body and a tank cover. The tank body is a cylindrical cavity with an open top. The tank cover is detachably connected to the opening at the top of the tank body. A liquid level gauge is connected to the tank cover, with its detection end extending into the tank body. The liquid level gauge is used to detect the liquid level in the tank. The liquid level gauge and an audible and visual alarm are electrically connected. An oil drain valve is located at the bottom of the tank body for draining oil. This utility model is used for storing edible oil. When edible oil needs to be poured into the tank, the tank cover is opened, the edible oil is poured in, and then the tank cover is closed again. The liquid level gauge detects the edible oil level in the tank. The oil drain valve at the bottom of the tank body is connected to an oil pipe, and the edible oil in the tank is transported to the next process for food production through the oil drain valve. As production progresses, the level gauge detects that the edible oil level has dropped to the warning value. The level gauge sends a signal to the audible and visual alarm, which then sounds an alarm to remind workers to replenish the edible oil until the level returns to the normal operating range. This invention, by incorporating a level gauge and an audible and visual alarm, solves the problem of traditional oil storage tanks relying on manual observation of the liquid level, avoiding production stoppages caused by forgetting to replenish the oil. It achieves automated monitoring of the liquid level and over-limit warnings. The movable base improves the flexibility of the oil storage tank, making it suitable for the needs of multi-station switching in food processing plants, improving the efficiency of edible oil transportation, and ensuring the continuity of food production.

[0007] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, the movable base includes a base frame, casters connected to the bottom surface of the base frame, and detachable columns connected to the top surface of the base frame. The detachable columns are arranged in an array along the outer edge of the base frame. The detachable columns are used to secure the oil tank to the top surface of the base frame. The detachable columns are connected to threaded holes provided in the base frame, preventing the oil tank from detaching from the base frame during transfer. When the oil tank needs to be installed on the top surface of the base frame, the detachable columns can be removed, improving the ease of installation.

[0008] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, the base frame includes a top ring and a bottom ring, which are connected by spaced-apart channel steel. Casters are connected between the top and bottom rings via a shock-absorbing mechanism. This shock-absorbing mechanism absorbs road bumps during transport, reduces oil sloshing within the tank, and prevents oil spillage.

[0009] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, the shock absorption mechanism includes a mounting column connected between the top ring and the bottom ring. The mounting column has a transversely penetrating groove on its side wall. A support part is slidably connected within the groove. The support part is L-shaped, with its vertical end connected to a caster and its horizontal end slidably connected within the groove. A shock-absorbing column is installed within the groove, connecting the horizontal end of the support part to the top surface of the groove. When the oil tank contains edible oil, the shock-absorbing column deforms under pressure. During movement over bumpy surfaces, the support part moves up and down along the groove, and the shock-absorbing column absorbs the vibrations caused by road bumps, reducing oil sloshing.

[0010] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, the shock-absorbing column includes a base. The base is a hollow column with an open bottom, and a telescopic column is slidably connected inside the base. The lower end of the telescopic column abuts against the horizontal end of the support. A spring is installed inside the hollow cavity of the base, and a countersunk hole is provided at the top of the telescopic column. The lower end of the spring is connected to the countersunk hole, and the top of the spring abuts against the base. During movement, the spring deformation absorbs the vibrations caused by road bumps, thereby reducing oil sloshing.

[0011] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, a limiting groove is provided at the end of the chute near the support section, and the limiting groove extends along the side of the chute to form a bearing step. A limiting step is provided at the horizontal end of the support section, and the limiting step and the bearing step abut against each other. A nut is threadedly connected to the end of the support section passing through the chute. The nut ensures that the limiting step and the bearing step on the support section abut against each other, keeping the support section always within the chute.

[0012] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, positioning grooves are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the chute, and a positioning column is slidably connected to the horizontal end of the support part, with the upper and lower ends of the positioning column respectively located within the positioning grooves. The positioning column prevents the support part from rotating relative to the mounting column. During the transfer of the oil storage tank, the positioning column slides within the through hole provided at the horizontal end of the support part.

[0013] Furthermore, in the aforementioned oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, the liquid level gauge is a capacitive liquid level gauge. Capacitive liquid level gauges offer high measurement accuracy, require no moving parts, and have good reliability.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, by setting up a liquid level gauge and an audible and visual alarm, solves the drawback of traditional oil storage tanks relying on manual observation of the liquid level, avoids production stoppages caused by forgetting to replenish materials, and realizes automated monitoring and over-limit warning of the liquid level; the movable base setting improves the flexibility of the oil storage tank, suitable for the needs of multi-station switching in food workshops. The shock absorption mechanism can absorb road bumps during transportation, reduce oil sloshing inside the tank, prevent oil splashing, protect the workshop environment, and reduce safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the oil tank; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable base; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shock absorption mechanism; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the shock absorption mechanism; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting column; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting column and the shock-absorbing column.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Movable base; 11. Base frame; 111. Top ring; 112. Bottom ring; 113. Shock absorption mechanism; 1131. Mounting column; 11311. Slide groove; 11312. Limiting groove; 11313. Bearing step; 11314. Positioning groove; 114. Support part; 1141. Limiting step; 115. Shock absorption column; 1151. Base; 1152. Telescopic column; 116. Nut; 117. Positioning column; 12. Casters; 13. Detachable column; 2. Oil tank; 21. Tank body; 22. Tank cover; 23. Level gauge; 24. Oil drain valve. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Example 1 like Figure 1-2 The oil storage tank shown includes a movable base 1, with the oil tank detachably connected to the top surface of the movable base 1. The oil tank includes a tank body 21 and a tank cover 22. The tank body 21 is a cylindrical cavity with an open top. The tank cover 22 is detachably connected to the open top of the tank body 21. A level gauge 23 is connected to the tank cover 22, with its detection end extending into the tank body 21. The level gauge 23 is used to detect the liquid level inside the tank body 21 and is electrically connected to an audible and visual alarm. An oil drain valve 24 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 21 for draining oil. The tank cover 22 and the tank body 21 are made of 316 food-grade stainless steel. A food-grade silicone sealing ring is provided on the outer periphery of the tank cover 22 to effectively prevent dust and foreign objects from entering. The oil drain valve 24 has a waste liquid outlet. During cleaning, the blockage of the waste liquid outlet can be removed, and the waste liquid can be discharged from the waste liquid outlet.

[0018] In this embodiment, the level gauge 23 is a capacitive level gauge. The detection end of the capacitive level gauge is a slender stainless steel probe, which extends directly to the bottom of the tank 21 to detect the oil level in real time.

[0019] like Figure 3The oil tank with a liquid level alarm function shown has a movable base 1 comprising a base frame 11, casters 12 connected to the bottom surface of the base frame 11, and detachable columns 13 connected to the top surface of the base frame 11. The detachable columns 13 are arranged in an array along the outer edge of the base frame 11. The detachable columns 13 are used to secure the oil tank 2 to the top surface of the base frame 11. The detachable columns 13 are connected to threaded holes provided in the base frame 11, which can prevent the oil tank from detaching from the base frame 11 during transfer. When the oil tank needs to be installed on the top surface of the base frame 11, the detachable columns 13 can be removed, improving the ease of installation. The casters 12 are equipped with braked swivel casters.

[0020] In this embodiment, the base frame 11 includes a top ring 111 and a bottom ring 112, which are connected by spaced-apart channel steel. Casters 12 are connected between the top ring 111 and the bottom ring 112 via a shock-absorbing mechanism 113. The shock-absorbing mechanism 113 absorbs road bumps during transport, reduces oil sloshing within the tank, and prevents oil spillage.

[0021] like Figure 4-6 The oil storage tank shown has a liquid level alarm function. The shock absorption mechanism 113 includes a mounting column 1131 connected between a top ring 111 and a bottom ring 112. The side wall of the mounting column 1131 has a transversely penetrating groove 11311. A support part 114 is slidably connected within the groove 11311. The support part 114 is L-shaped, with its vertical end connected to a caster 12 and its horizontal end slidably connected within the groove 11311. A shock-absorbing column 115 is provided within the groove 11311, connecting the horizontal end of the support part 114 to the top surface of the groove 11311. When the tank is filled with edible oil, the shock-absorbing column 115 deforms under pressure. During movement over bumpy surfaces, the support part 114 moves up and down along the groove 11311, and the shock-absorbing column 115 absorbs the vibrations caused by road bumps, reducing oil sloshing.

[0022] In this embodiment, a limiting groove 11312 is provided at one end of the slide groove 11311 near the support portion 114. The limiting groove 11312 extends along the side of the slide groove 11311 to form a bearing step 11313. A limiting step 1141 is provided at the horizontal end of the support portion 114, and the limiting step 1141 and the bearing step 11313 abut against each other. A nut 116 is threadedly connected to one end of the support portion 114 passing through the slide groove 11311. The nut 116 causes the limiting step 1141 and the bearing step 11313 of the support portion 114 to abut against each other, so that the support portion 114 is always within the slide groove 11311.

[0023] In this embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the slide groove 11311 are respectively provided with positioning grooves 11314, and the horizontal end of the support part 114 is slidably connected with a positioning post 118, with the upper and lower ends of the positioning post 118 respectively located in the positioning grooves 11314. The positioning post 118 prevents the support part 114 from rotating relative to the mounting post 1131. During the transfer of the oil storage tank, the positioning post 118 slides within the through hole provided at the horizontal end of the support part 114.

[0024] like Figure 7 The oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function shown includes a shock-absorbing column 115 comprising a base 1151. The base 1151 is a hollow column with an open lower end. A telescopic column 1152 is slidably connected inside the base 1151, and the lower end of the telescopic column 1152 abuts against the horizontal end of the support part 114. A spring is installed inside the hollow cavity of the base 1151, and a countersunk hole is provided at the top of the telescopic column 1152. The lower end of the spring is connected to the countersunk hole, and the top of the spring abuts against the base 1151. During movement, the spring deformation absorbs the vibration caused by road bumps, thereby reducing oil sloshing.

[0025] This invention is used for storing edible oil. When edible oil needs to be poured into the tank 21, the lid 22 is opened, the oil is poured in, and then the lid 22 is closed to cover the opening of the tank 21. The level gauge 23 detects the level of edible oil in the tank 21. The drain valve 24 at the bottom of the tank 21 is connected to an oil pipe, and the edible oil in the tank 21 is transported to the next process for food production through the drain valve 24. As production progresses, if the level gauge 23 detects that the edible oil level has dropped to a warning value, the level gauge 23 sends a signal to an audible and visual alarm, which then sounds an alarm to remind workers to replenish the edible oil until the level returns to the normal operating range. During transportation, if a road surface protrusion is encountered, the caster 12 drives the support 114 upward. The support 114 slides upward along the groove 11311, and its horizontal end presses against the telescopic column 1152, causing the telescopic column 1152 to retract into the base 1151, compressing the spring inside the base 1151. The spring absorbs the impact energy from the road surface protrusion through deformation. At the same time, the horizontal end of the support 114 slides upward along the positioning column 118, restricting the rotation of the support 114 during sliding. When the road surface returns to normal, the spring releases its elastic potential energy, pushing the telescopic column 1152 downward, causing the support 114 and caster 12 to return to their original positions. Throughout the process, the oil in the tank 21 experiences only slight fluctuations, effectively preventing oil splashing caused by violent shaking. Conversely, if a road surface depression is encountered, the caster 12 moves downward with the depression, and the support 114 slides downward along the groove 11311. At this time, the spring is in a stretched state, absorbing vibration and keeping the oil relatively stable, providing transportation stability and preventing oil splashing that could contaminate the workshop environment.

[0026] The above embodiments are exemplary and are intended to illustrate the technical concept and features of this utility model, so that those skilled in the art can understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An oil storage tank with a liquid level alarm function, characterized in that: The device includes a movable base (1), on which an oil tank is detachably connected. The oil tank includes a tank body (21) and a tank cover (22). The tank body (21) is a cylindrical cavity with an opening at the top. The tank cover (22) is detachably connected to the opening at the top of the tank body (21). A level gauge (23) is connected to the tank cover (22). The detection end of the level gauge (23) extends into the tank body (21). The level gauge (23) is used to detect the liquid level in the tank body (21). The level gauge (23) is electrically connected to an audible and visual alarm. An oil drain valve (24) is provided at the bottom of the tank body (21). The oil drain valve (24) is used to drain oil.

2. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable base (1) includes a base frame (11), the bottom surface of which is connected to casters (12), and the top surface of which is connected to a detachable column (13). The detachable column (13) is arranged in an array along the outer edge of the base frame (11). The detachable column (13) is used to restrict the oil tank (2) to the top surface of the base frame (11).

3. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base frame (11) includes a top ring (111) and a bottom ring (112), which are connected by spaced-apart channel steels; the caster (12) is connected between the top ring (111) and the bottom ring (112) through a shock-absorbing mechanism (113).

4. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shock absorption mechanism (113) includes a mounting column (1131) connected between the top ring (111) and the bottom ring (112). The mounting column (1131) has a transversely penetrating groove (11311) on its side wall. A support part (114) is slidably connected in the groove (11311). The support part (114) is L-shaped. The vertical end of the support part (114) is connected to the caster (12), and the horizontal end of the support part (114) is slidably connected in the groove (11311). A shock absorption column (115) is provided in the groove (11311). The shock absorption column (115) is connected between the horizontal end of the support part (114) and the top surface of the groove (11311).

5. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing column (115) includes a base (1151), which is a hollow column with an open bottom. A telescopic column (1152) is slidably connected inside the base (1151). The lower end of the telescopic column (1152) abuts against the horizontal end of the support part (114). A spring is provided inside the hollow cavity of the base (1151). A countersunk hole is provided at the top of the telescopic column (1152). The lower end of the spring is connected to the countersunk hole. The top end of the spring abuts against the base (1151).

6. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slide groove (11311) is provided with a limiting groove (11312) at one end near the support part (114). The limiting groove (11312) extends along the side of the slide groove (11311) to form a bearing step (11313). The support part (114) is provided with a limiting step (1141) at the horizontal end. The limiting step (1141) and the bearing step (11313) abut against each other. The support part (114) is threaded with a nut (116) at one end through the slide groove (11311).

7. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the slide groove (11311) are respectively provided with positioning grooves (11314), and the horizontal end of the support part (114) is slidably connected with a positioning column (118), and the upper and lower ends of the positioning column (118) are respectively located in the positioning groove (11314).

8. The oil storage tank with liquid level alarm function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The level gauge (23) is a capacitive level gauge.

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