Remotely controllable self-priming tank
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522733649.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional remotely controllable self-priming tanks have shortcomings in terms of high efficiency, automation, and emergency response. The remote control is inaccurate and there is no emergency manual mechanism, which leads to problems such as overflow or water shortage and long downtime.
The system uses an infrared rangefinder to monitor the liquid level in real time, automatically controls the valve via a motor, and adjusts the liquid level by driving the lifting pipe with a threaded rod. It is also equipped with a manual emergency unlocking mechanism, enabling both remote and manual control.
It achieves precise liquid level control and stable fluid delivery, reduces labor costs and failure losses, and ensures the continuity and adaptability of fluid delivery.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of self-priming can equipment, specifically to a remotely controllable self-priming can. Background Technology
[0002] A self-priming tank is a purely mechanical component used with a pump body. Its core function is to help the pump achieve "self-priming start" through its own cavity design and fluid mechanics principles. Essentially, it solves the problem of the pump "not being able to draw liquid while running dry" by optimizing the mechanical structure. It has no electronic control components and relies solely on fluid pressure, gravity, or mechanical seals to achieve its function. Current traditional remotely controllable self-priming tanks are unable to meet the needs of high-efficiency automation and emergency support: remote control is lacking or unreliable: some self-priming tanks lack remote control functions and rely on manual on-site operation; a few remote control devices can only simply open and close valves and cannot accurately monitor liquid levels, which can easily lead to overflow or water shortage; there is no emergency manual structure, resulting in significant losses in case of failure: when the remote control system fails, there is no convenient manual emergency mechanism, and the equipment must be disassembled to control the valves, resulting in long downtime and affecting the continuity of fluid transportation. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a remotely controllable self-priming can to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a remotely controllable self-priming can, comprising a self-priming can, a water filling pipe fixedly connected to the upper part of the self-priming can, a lifting pipe fixedly connected inside the water filling pipe, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the lower part of the lifting pipe penetrating to the outside of the self-priming can, a plurality of limit rods fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate, a base plate fixedly connected to the lower part of the limit rods, a float ball sleeved between the limit rods, an infrared rangefinder fixedly connected to the lower side of the lifting pipe, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the upper side of the water filling pipe, a valve fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft, a mounting frame fixedly connected to the outside of the water filling pipe, one end of the rotating shaft penetrating the self-priming can and rotatably connected to the mounting frame, a connecting gear fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft, a motor fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting frame, a power gear fixedly connected to the power end of the motor penetrating the mounting frame, and the connecting gear meshing with the power gear.
[0005] Preferably, the water filling pipe has lifting grooves on both sides, and a connecting lug is fixedly connected to the outer side of the middle part of the lifting pipe. The connecting lug is slidably connected inside the lifting groove. A fixing ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water filling pipe. A threaded rod is rotatably connected between the fixing ring and the upper part of the self-priming tank. The threaded rod is threadedly connected inside one side of the connecting lug, and a guide rod is slidably connected inside the other side of the connecting lug. The guide rod is vertically connected between the fixing ring and the upper part of the self-priming tank.
[0006] Preferably, a rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the upper side of the water inlet pipe. A rectangular groove is opened inside one end of the rotating cylinder. A rectangular block is slidably connected inside the rectangular groove. A movable gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular block. The movable gear meshes with a power gear. A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable gear. A rotating cap is fixedly connected to the rotating rod through the mounting bracket.
[0007] Preferably, a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the rectangular block, and a spring is fixedly connected between the sliding plate and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder, with the spring sleeved on the outside of the rectangular block.
[0008] Preferably, a toothed ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating cap, and a toothed groove that matches the toothed ring is opened on the outer side of the mounting bracket.
[0009] Preferably, the self-priming can is provided with an observation window on the front side.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model monitors the liquid level in real time through an infrared rangefinder and remotely controls the motor to automatically open and close the valve, eliminating the need for on-site manual supervision. It is especially suitable for the management of self-priming tanks in large-scale pipeline networks or remote areas, reducing labor costs, improving the accuracy of liquid level control, avoiding overflow or water shortage, and ensuring stable fluid transportation. 2. This utility model allows the rotating rod to be unlocked by pulling the rotating cap, enabling manual opening and closing of the valve. In case of remote control system failure, there is no need to stop the machine for disassembly, thus shortening the emergency response time, significantly reducing failure losses, and ensuring the continuity of fluid transportation. 3. This utility model uses a threaded rod to drive the lifting pipe to flexibly adjust the liquid level setting threshold. It can adapt to different storage capacities and different conveying requirements without changing parts, making it highly versatile and eliminating the need for customized special equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point A of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point B of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point C of this utility model.
[0012] In the diagram: 1. Self-priming tank; 2. Water filling pipe; 3. Lifting pipe; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Limiting rod; 6. Base plate; 7. Float; 8. Infrared rangefinder; 9. Lifting groove; 10. Connecting lug; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Guide rod; 13. Fixing ring; 14. Mounting bracket; 15. Motor; 16. Power gear; 17. Connecting gear; 18. Rotating shaft; 19. Valve; 20. Observation window; 21. Rotating cylinder; 22. Rectangular groove; 23. Rectangular block; 24. Sliding plate; 25. Spring; 26. Moving gear; 27. Rotating rod; 28. Rotating cap; 29. Gear ring; 30. Gear groove. Detailed Implementation
[0013] 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.
[0014] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a remotely controllable self-priming tank, comprising a self-priming tank 1, with a water inlet pipe 2 fixedly connected to the upper part of the self-priming tank 1 by welding for replenishing fluid. A lifting pipe 3 is slidably connected inside the water inlet pipe 2 via a clearance fit. The lower part of the lifting pipe 3 penetrates into the interior of the self-priming tank 1, and a connecting plate 4 is fixedly connected to its outer side by welding. Four sets of evenly distributed limiting rods 5 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate 4 by welding. A base plate 6 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the limiting rods 5 by welding. Floats 7 are sleeved between the limiting rods 5, rising and falling with the liquid level. An infrared rangefinder 8 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the lifting pipe 3 by bolts for monitoring the position of the float 7. A rotating bearing is rotatably connected to the upper side of the water inlet pipe 2. A rotating shaft 18 is fixedly connected to a valve 19 by welding on its outer side, which controls the opening and closing of the water supply pipe 2. A mounting bracket 14 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water supply pipe 2 by welding. One end of the rotating shaft 18 penetrates the self-priming tank 1 and is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting bracket 14 by a deep groove ball bearing. A connecting gear 17 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft 18 by a key. A motor 15 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting bracket 14 by bolts. The power end of the motor 15 is fixedly connected to a power gear 16 by a coupling. The connecting gear 17 meshes with the power gear 16 to drive the valve 19 to rotate. A signal receiver is installed on the outer side of the mounting bracket 14. The signal receiver is electrically connected to the infrared rangefinder 8 and the motor 15 respectively to receive remote control commands. The water supply pipe 2 has symmetrically arranged lifting grooves 9 on both sides. The middle outer side of the lifting pipe 3 is fixedly connected to two sets of lugs 10 by welding. The lugs 10 are slidably connected to the inside of the lifting grooves 9 by clearance fit. The outer side of the water supply pipe 2 is fixedly connected to a fixing ring 13 by welding. The fixing ring 13 and the upper part of the self-priming tank 1 are rotatably connected to a threaded rod 11 by a deep groove ball bearing. The threaded rod 11 is threadedly connected to the inside of one lug 10. The inside of the other lug 10 is slidably connected to a guide rod 12 by clearance fit. The guide rod 12 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 13 and the upper part of the self-priming tank 1 by welding to provide lifting guidance. A rotating cylinder 21 is rotatably connected to the upper side of the water supply pipe 2 via a deep groove ball bearing. A rectangular groove 22 is opened inside one end of the rotating cylinder 21. A rectangular block 23 is slidably connected inside the rectangular groove 22 via clearance fit. A movable gear 26 is fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular block 23 by welding. The movable gear 26 can mesh with the power gear 16. A rotating rod 27 is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable gear 26 by welding. The rotating rod 27 penetrates the mounting bracket 14 and is fixedly connected to a rotating cap 28 by bolts. The other end of the rectangular block 23 is fixedly connected to a sliding plate 24 by welding. A spring 25 is fixedly connected between the sliding plate 24 and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder 21 by spot welding. The spring 25 is sleeved on the outside of the rectangular block 23. Under normal conditions, it pulls the moving gear 26 to disengage from the power gear 16. A toothed ring 29 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating cap 28 by welding. A toothed groove 30 that matches the toothed ring 29 is opened on the outer side of the mounting bracket 14. When the moving gear 26 meshes with the power gear 16, the toothed ring 29 is embedded in the toothed groove 30, locking the manual operation position. The self-priming tank 1 has an observation window 20 fixed to the front side by bolts for direct observation of the liquid level.
[0015] Working principle: When using this utility model: place the self-priming tank 1 on a flat ground, ensuring that the observation window 20 faces a position that is easy to observe; set the liquid level according to the storage requirements: rotate the threaded rod 11, which rotates through the deep groove ball bearing, driving the side lug 10 to drive the lifting tube 3 to slide along the guide rod 12 and the lifting groove 9, adjusting the highest position of the float 7; connect the power supply, establish a connection between the signal receiver and the remote control center, calibrate the infrared rangefinder 8, and ensure that the position of the float 7 can be accurately monitored.
[0016] When the liquid level in the self-priming tank 1 drops under remote control, the float 7 moves down along the limit rod 5 with the liquid level. The infrared rangefinder 8 detects that the float 7 is below the set threshold and sends a signal to the signal receiver. The remote control center then instructs the motor 15 to start. The motor 15 drives the power gear 16 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting gear 17 and the rotating shaft 18 to rotate. The valve 19 opens, and the water supply pipe 2 begins to replenish water. When the liquid level rises to the set threshold, the infrared rangefinder 8 sends a signal, the motor 15 rotates in the opposite direction, the valve 19 closes, and water replenishment stops. The observation window 20 allows for direct observation of the liquid level changes.
[0017] In manual emergency operation, when the remote control system malfunctions, pull the rotating cap 28, which drives the rotating rod 27, the moving gear 26, and the rectangular block 23 to compress the spring 25; the moving gear 26 meshes with the power gear 16, and at the same time, the toothed ring 29 on the inner side of the rotating cap 28 disengages from the tooth groove 30 of the mounting bracket 14, unlocking the rotating cap 28; rotate the rotating cap 28, which drives the rotating shaft 18 to rotate through the rotating rod 27, the moving gear 26, the power gear 16, and the connecting gear 17, manually opening and closing the valve 19 to complete the emergency water replenishment or water cut-off; after the emergency ends, the spring 25 resets, the moving gear 26 disengages from the power gear 16, and the remote control mode is restored.
[0018] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0019] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A remotely controllable self-priming can, comprising a self-priming can (1), characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (2) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the self-priming tank (1). A lifting pipe (3) is fixedly connected inside the water inlet pipe (2). A connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the lifting pipe (3) through to the inside and outside of the self-priming tank (1). Several sets of limiting rods (5) are fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate (4). A base plate (6) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the limiting rods (5). A float (7) is sleeved between the limiting rods (5). An infrared rangefinder (8) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the lifting pipe (3). A rotating device is rotatably connected to the upper side of the water inlet pipe (2). A shaft (18) is fixedly connected to a valve (19) on the outside of the rotating shaft (18). A mounting bracket (14) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipe (2). One end of the rotating shaft (18) penetrates the self-priming tank (1) and is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (14). A connecting gear (17) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft (18). A motor (15) is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting bracket (14). A power gear (16) is fixedly connected to the power end of the motor (15) through the mounting bracket (14). The connecting gear (17) meshes with the power gear (16).
2. The remotely controllable self-priming can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water filling pipe (2) has lifting grooves (9) on both sides. The middle outer side of the lifting pipe (3) is fixedly connected to a lug (10). The lug (10) is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting groove (9). The outer side of the water filling pipe (2) is fixedly connected to a fixing ring (13). A threaded rod (11) is rotatably connected between the fixing ring (13) and the upper part of the self-priming tank (1). The threaded rod (11) is threadedly connected to the inside of one lug (10). A guide rod (12) is slidably connected to the inside of the other lug (10). The guide rod (12) is connected at a height between the fixing ring (13) and the upper part of the self-priming tank (1).
3. The remotely controllable self-priming can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply pipe (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating cylinder (21) on its upper side. A rectangular groove (22) is opened inside one end of the rotating cylinder (21). A rectangular block (23) is slidably connected inside the rectangular groove (22). A moving gear (26) is fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular block (23). The moving gear (26) meshes with the power gear (16). A rotating rod (27) is fixedly connected to the other side of the moving gear (26). The rotating rod (27) passes through the mounting bracket (14) and is fixedly connected to a rotating cap (28).
4. The remotely controllable self-priming can according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sliding piece (24) is fixedly connected to the other end of the rectangular block (23). A spring (25) is fixedly connected between the sliding piece (24) and the inner wall of the rotating cylinder (21). The spring (25) is sleeved on the outside of the rectangular block (23).
5. The remotely controllable self-priming can according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating cap (28) is fixedly connected to a toothed ring (29) on its inner side, and the mounting bracket (14) has a toothed groove (30) on its outer side that matches the toothed ring (29).
6. The remotely controllable self-priming can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-priming can (1) is provided with an observation window (20) on the front side.
