An oil-water separator filter element replacement structure based on non-stop condition
By designing valves and threaded components on the oil-water separator of the diesel generator set, the filter element can be replaced without shutting down the machine. This solves the problem of reduced generator power caused by filter element blockage and ensures the generator set's continuous power supply capability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522643981.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of generator set technology, specifically to a structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the generator. Background Technology
[0002] Diesel generator sets are widely used as backup power sources in various fields such as data centers, power plants, communications, mining, military, and high-rise buildings. In some applications, generator sets cannot be shut down or disconnected from the power supply. However, after prolonged operation, the filter element inside the oil-water separator becomes clogged, causing a decrease in the generator's operating power. The filter element needs to be replaced. To ensure that the generator can continue to operate normally when the oil-water separator filter element is replaced, the oil-water separator needs to be optimized in its design. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this paper aims to provide a structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine.
[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:
[0005] A structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine mainly includes: an oil-water separator, a main oil inlet pipe, a main oil outlet pipe, a filter element assembly, a first oil pipe, a second oil pipe, and valves;
[0006] The filter element assembly is mounted on the oil-water separator. The oil-water separator is connected to the main oil inlet pipe through the first oil pipe and to the main oil outlet pipe through the second oil pipe. Each of the first oil pipe and the second oil pipe is equipped with a valve.
[0007] The above-mentioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also has the following feature: the filter element assembly includes a filter element and a housing, the housing is installed on the oil-water separator, and the filter element is installed inside the housing.
[0008] The above-mentioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also has the following feature: the housing includes a cylinder and a cover plate, the cover plate is placed on the cylinder, and a threaded component passes through the cover plate and extends into the filter element to connect with the filter element.
[0009] The above-mentioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also has the following feature: a wrench is provided at one end of the threaded part exposed on the cover plate.
[0010] The aforementioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also has the following feature: the oil-water separator has a switching element.
[0011] The aforementioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also features a water collection tray located below the switch element.
[0012] The above-mentioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also has the following feature: several oil-water separators are provided, and each oil-water separator is equipped with a filter element assembly and a first oil pipe and a second oil pipe.
[0013] The aforementioned structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine also features that the valve is a manual valve.
[0014] The positive effects of the above technical solution are:
[0015] This utility model provides a structure for replacing oil-water separator filter elements without shutting down the unit. Valves are installed on the first and second oil pipes in and out of the oil-water separator. When replacing one of the oil-water separator filter elements, the connection with other oil circuits is disconnected, thus achieving the replacement of the separator filter element. This ensures the normal operation of the unit and better protects the customer's normal power supply needs. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of a structure for replacing an oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine, provided by this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine, as provided by this utility model.
[0018] In the attached diagram: 1. Oil-water separator; 101. Switch; 2. Main oil inlet pipe; 3. Main oil outlet pipe; 4. Manual valve; 5. Shell; 501. Cylinder; 502. Cover plate; 6. Threaded parts; 7. Wrench; 8. Water collection tray; 11. First oil pipe; 12. Second oil pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0020] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages). In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model discloses a structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the machine includes: an oil-water separator 1, a main oil inlet pipe 2, a main oil outlet pipe 3, a filter element assembly, a first oil pipe 11, a second oil pipe 12, and a valve 4.
[0023] The filter element assembly is mounted on the oil-water separator 1. The oil-water separator 1 is connected to the main oil inlet pipe 2 through the first oil pipe 11 and to the main oil outlet pipe 3 through the second oil pipe 12. The first oil pipe 11 and the second oil pipe 12 are each equipped with a valve 4.
[0024] The filter assembly includes a filter element (not shown in the figure) and a housing 5. The housing 5 is mounted on the oil-water separator 1, and the filter element is installed inside the housing 5.
[0025] The filter element has a cylindrical structure, the housing 5 has a cylindrical structure, and the filter element is located inside the housing 5.
[0026] Optionally, the housing 5 includes a cylindrical body 501 and a cover plate 502. The cover plate 502 covers the cylindrical body 501, and a threaded component 6 passes through the cover plate 502 and extends into the filter element to connect with it. Specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the threaded component 6 is exposed outside the cover plate 502, and the other end of the threaded component 6 passes through the cover plate 502 and extends into the filter element. The threaded component 6 directly connects the cover plate 502 and the filter element. When replacing the filter element, the threaded component 6 is unscrewed from the cover plate 502. At this time, the threaded component 6, the cover plate 502, and the filter element are separated. Opening the cover plate 502 exposes the filter element, which can then be replaced.
[0027] Furthermore, a wrench 7 is provided at one end of the threaded component 6 exposed outside the cover plate 502. Optionally, in this embodiment, the threaded component 6 can be a threaded rod such as a bolt or screw. The wrench 7 is a rod-shaped component that passes radially through the threaded component 6.
[0028] Optionally, the oil-water separator 1 includes a switch element 101. The switch element 101 is used to open the oil-water separator 1, allowing waste oil inside the oil-water separator 1 to flow out. Optionally, the switch element 101 can be a bolt or a valve. Preferably, a water collection tray 8 is provided below the switch element 101 to collect the waste oil flowing out of the oil-water separator 1.
[0029] Optionally, in this embodiment, several oil-water separators 1 are provided, each oil-water separator 1 being equipped with one filter element assembly and one first oil pipe 11 and one second oil pipe 12. For example, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, there are three oil-water separators 1. In other embodiments, the number of oil-water separators 1 is one, two, four, or even more. All oil-water separators 1 are connected in parallel.
[0030] Optionally, the valve 4 can be a manual valve or an automatic valve.
[0031] This utility model provides a structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the unit. When the unit is running, fuel enters the main oil inlet pipe 2 through the oil inlet, then enters the matching oil-water separator 1 through the first pipe 11, and then enters the diesel engine (unit) through the oil outlet of the second oil pipe 12. During maintenance, the passage of fuel into the oil-water separator 1 is cut off by adjusting the valve 4; the switch 101 at the bottom of the oil-water separator 1 is removed to drain the waste oil in the oil-water separator 1 and collect it by the water collection tray 8; the fuel will enter the unit after being filtered by other oil-water separators 1, the threaded part 6 is opened, the old filter element is taken out and replaced with a new filter element, and the threaded part 6 is tightened again.
[0032] This utility model provides a structure for replacing the filter element of an oil-water separator without shutting down the unit. A valve 4 is installed on the first oil pipe 11 and the second oil pipe 12 inlet and outlet of the oil-water separator 1. When replacing the filter element of one of the oil-water separators 1, the connection with other oil circuits is disconnected, thereby realizing the replacement of the filter element of the oil-water separator 1. This ensures the normal operation of the unit and better protects the normal power supply needs of customers.
[0033] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, characterized in that, include: Oil-water separator, main oil inlet pipe, main oil outlet pipe, filter element assembly, first oil pipe, second oil pipe, and valves; The filter element assembly is mounted on the oil-water separator. The oil-water separator is connected to the main oil inlet pipe through the first oil pipe and to the main oil outlet pipe through the second oil pipe. Each of the first oil pipe and the second oil pipe is equipped with a valve.
2. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The filter assembly includes a filter element and a housing, the housing is mounted on the oil-water separator, and the filter element is installed inside the housing.
3. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in claim 2, is characterized in that... The housing includes a cylindrical body and a cover plate. The cover plate is placed on the cylindrical body, and a threaded component passes through the cover plate and extends into the filter element to connect with the filter element.
4. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that... A wrench is provided at one end of the threaded component exposed on the cover plate.
5. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, is characterized in that... The oil-water separator has a switching element.
6. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in claim 5, is characterized in that... A water collection tray is provided below the switch.
7. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, is characterized in that... The oil-water separator is provided in several parts, and each oil-water separator is equipped with a filter element assembly and a first oil pipe and a second oil pipe.
8. The structure for replacing the oil-water separator filter element without shutting down the system, as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, is characterized in that... The valve is a manual valve.
