Lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for submarine

Abstract

A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body having an air inlet at the top for introducing air for removing carbon dioxide, an air outlet at the bottom for discharging air from which carbon dioxide has been removed into the vessel, and a cartridge insertion part of a set size provided through the interior; a lithium hydroxide cartridge inserted through the cartridge insertion part and removing carbon dioxide from the air through a chemical reaction; a door formed to be openable and closable through at least one surface of the main body to insert or remove the lithium hydroxide cartridge in a lateral direction toward the interior of the main body; and a cartridge stopper installed inside the main body and pressing the lithium hydroxide cartridge into the interior of the main body.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine, and more specifically, to a lithium hydroxide (LiOH) cartridge unit for a submarine that optimizes the size of the equipment and the number of cartridges, and improves airflow through structural improvements such as air inlet / outlet and cartridge placement. Background Technology

[0002] Submarines must operate underwater for extended periods. Advanced electronic technology, firepower equipment, and hull size determine a submarine's performance. To achieve this capability, enhanced survivability during prolonged underwater operations is required; however, due to the enclosed nature of the space, fresh air cannot be supplied from the outside. Consequently, the increase in carbon dioxide concentration from crew respiration necessitates surfacing to ventilate the vessel. Yet, surfacing during operations or wartime is fatal and poses a life-threatening risk to the entire crew. Therefore, significant research and development are being conducted to maintain fresh air within submarines.

[0003] For example, a device using a LiOH cartridge is introduced as a known technology. A LiOH cartridge unit according to the conventional technology consisted of a main body, a door, an air inlet and an air outlet, and a knob for fixing the cartridge.

[0004] However, conventional cartridge units had the disadvantage of being unsuitable for vessels requiring a smaller capacity because the number of LiOH cartridges was standardized. Additionally, the loading direction of the LiOH cartridges was longitudinal, and two cartridges were installed side by side in a row, resulting in a complex airflow path and a problem where a gap occurred where air bypassed at the point where the two cartridges met. Furthermore, conventional cartridge units were not equipped with a configuration to tightly seal the LiOH cartridges against the internal opening of the unit body, and since both the duct inlet and outlet were located at the top of the unit body, there was a problem of significant air pressure loss inside the unit body. Prior art literature

[0005] Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2012-0009296 The problem to be solved

[0006] The objective of the present invention is to provide a lithium hydroxide (LiOH) cartridge unit for removing carbon dioxide inside a submarine, and to provide a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine capable of optimizing the size of the equipment and the number of cartridges, and improving airflow through structural improvements such as air inlet / outlet and cartridge placement.

[0007] The objects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned objects and advantages of the present invention may be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims. means of solving the problem

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a lithium hydroxide (LiOH) cartridge unit for a submarine comprises: a main body having an air inlet at the top for introducing air for removing carbon dioxide, an air outlet at the bottom for discharging air from which carbon dioxide has been removed into the vessel, and a cartridge insertion part of a set size provided through the interior; a lithium hydroxide cartridge inserted through the cartridge insertion part and removing carbon dioxide from the air through a chemical reaction; a door formed to be openable and closable through at least one surface of the main body to insert or remove the lithium hydroxide cartridge in a lateral direction toward the interior of the main body; and a cartridge stopper installed inside the main body and pressing the lithium hydroxide cartridge into the interior of the main body.

[0009] The above air inlet may further comprise a flange-shaped air inlet duct connection part for connecting an air inlet duct to introduce air for removing carbon dioxide, and the above air outlet may further comprise a flange-shaped air outlet duct connection part for connecting an air outlet duct to discharge air from which carbon dioxide has been removed.

[0010] The air inlet duct connection part may be provided at the inlet end of the air inlet part so as to face one side from the upper part of the main body, and the air outlet duct connection part may be formed at the outlet end of the air outlet part so as to face the other side opposite to the air inlet duct connection part from the lower part of the main body.

[0011] The cartridge insertion portion may be provided through a box-shaped space between the upper part of the main body, where the air inlet is located, and the lower part of the main body, where the air outlet is located, inside the main body.

[0012] The cartridge insertion portion may further include an elastic cartridge path pad provided through the bottom surface to push the lithium hydroxide cartridge laterally and seat it at a preset installation position.

[0013] The above cartridge insertion portion may further include a cartridge packing that seals the portion where the edges of the lithium hydroxide cartridge and the internal opening portion of the main body come into contact when the lithium hydroxide cartridge is inserted.

[0014] The door may be provided with an elastic door packing that seals the portion where the main body and the door meet, a door locking part including a plurality of wing bolts and nuts to lock the opening and closing of the door by pressing the door against the main body, and a door stopper that presses the main body and the door at a set distance.

[0015] The cartridge stopper comprises: a cartridge stopper shaft connected so that the inner and outer stoppers of the main body rotate in parallel; and a shaft housing that surrounds the cartridge stopper shaft so that the cartridge stopper shaft rotates inside.

[0016] The cartridge stopper may further comprise a cartridge stopper shaft support installed to support the cartridge stopper shaft inside the main body, and a bushing located between the cartridge stopper shaft support and the cartridge stopper shaft to enable rotation of the cartridge stopper shaft.

[0017] It further includes a main body sheet provided at the bottom of the main body for installing and fixing to the hull of the vessel. Effects of the invention

[0018] According to the present invention, a lithium hydroxide (LiOH) cartridge unit for removing carbon dioxide inside a submarine can be provided. It has the advantage of optimizing the size of the equipment and the number of cartridges, and improving airflow through structural improvements such as air inlet / outlet and cartridge placement. Accordingly, air pressure loss can be minimized, and carbon dioxide can be efficiently removed even with a small amount of airflow and air pressure. Furthermore, by applying a cartridge stopper to improve the rate of carbon dioxide removal from the air to increase the passage rate of incoming air through the cartridge unit, it has the advantageous effects of achieving miniaturization and improving efficiency.

[0019] Specifically, cartridge units can be applied in the required quantity to match the capacity requirements of the vessel currently in operation, and the required airflow can be reduced as the number of cartridges decreases. Furthermore, by applying cartridges in a transverse direction rather than a longitudinal one and positioning the duct inlets / outlets at the top and bottom of the unit, the internal airflow of the main body is optimized, thereby minimizing pressure loss. Additionally, the installation of stoppers to secure the cartridges minimizes vibration during vessel movement and increases the airtightness between the main body opening and the cartridges, thereby improving the air passage rate through the cartridges. This results in improved carbon dioxide removal capabilities. Moreover, the application of a wing bolt fastening method to the door section enhances sealing power and minimizes air leakage. Additionally, supports are installed for the ducts connected to the unit, reinforcing the duct support structure.

[0020] In addition to the effects described above, the specific effects of the present invention are described together with the specific details for implementing the invention below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a front view of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram briefly illustrating the side structure, AA cross-section, and stopper configuration of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The aforementioned objectives, features, and advantages are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to easily implement the technical concept of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of known technologies related to the present invention are omitted if it is determined that such descriptions would unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

[0023] In the following, the statement that any configuration is placed on the "upper (or lower)" of a component or on the "upper (or lower)" of a component may mean not only that any configuration is placed in contact with the upper (or lower) surface of said component, but also that another configuration may be interposed between said component and any configuration placed on (or below) said component.

[0024] In addition, where it is stated that one component is "connected," "combined," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, another component may be "interposed" between each component, or each component may be "connected," "combined," or "connected" through another component.

[0025] In the drawings, FIG. 1 is a front view of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram briefly illustrating the side structure, AA cross-section, and stopper configuration of a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] As described, a lithium hydroxide cartridge unit (100) for a submarine according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110), a lithium hydroxide cartridge (150), a door (160), and a cartridge stopper (170).

[0027] An air inlet (120) for introducing air for removing carbon dioxide is provided at the upper part of the main body (110). An air outlet (130) for discharging air from which carbon dioxide has been removed into the chamber is provided at the lower part of the main body (110). A cartridge insertion part (140) of a set size may be provided through the interior of the main body (110).

[0028] The lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) is inserted through the cartridge insertion part (140) and serves to remove carbon dioxide from the air through a chemical reaction.

[0029] The door (160) may be formed to be openable and closable through at least one side of the main body (110) so as to insert or remove the lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) in a lateral direction toward the interior of the main body (110).

[0030] The cartridge stopper (170) can be installed inside the main body (110). The cartridge stopper (170) serves to press the lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) into the interior of the main body (110).

[0031] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, we will examine in detail the main body (110) of the lithium hydroxide cartridge unit (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] The air inlet section (120) may further be provided with a flange-shaped air inlet duct connection section (121) for connecting an air inlet duct to introduce air for removing carbon dioxide.

[0033] And the air discharge section (130) may further be provided with a flange-shaped air discharge duct connection section (131) for connecting an air discharge duct to discharge air from which carbon dioxide has been removed.

[0034] More specifically, the air inlet duct connection part (121) may be provided at the inlet end of the air inlet part (120) so as to face one side from the upper part of the main body (100).

[0035] And the air exhaust duct connection part (131) can be formed at the outlet end of the air exhaust part (130) so as to face the other side opposite to the air inlet duct connection part (121) at the bottom of the main body (100).

[0036] And the cartridge insertion part (140) can be provided through a vertically extended box-shaped space between the upper part of the main body (110) where the air inlet part (120) is located and the lower part of the main body (110) where the air outlet part (130) is located inside the main body (110).

[0037] The cartridge insertion part (140) may further be provided with a cartridge path pad (141) made of an elastic material.

[0038] The cartridge path pad (141) may be a rubber plate or the like, and may be provided through a bottom surface to push the lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) laterally and settle it at a preset installation position.

[0039] Additionally, the cartridge insertion part (140) may further be provided with a cartridge packing (142).

[0040] The cartridge packing (142) serves to seal the area where the edges of the lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) and the internal opening of the main body (110) come into contact when the lithium hydroxide cartridge (150) is inserted.

[0041] Meanwhile, the door (160) may further include a door packing (161), a door lock (162), and a door stopper (163).

[0042] The door packing (161) is an elastic material that seals the contact area between the main body (110) and the door (160), and, for example, a rubber plate can be used.

[0043] The door locking part (162) provides a function to lock the opening and closing of the door (160) by pressing the door (160) against the main body (110).

[0044] Preferably, the door lock (162) may be configured to include a plurality of wing bolts and nuts. In this way, applying a wing bolt and nut fastening method as a locking means for the door (160) has the advantage of improving sealing power and minimizing air leakage.

[0045] The door stopper (163) serves to compress the main body (110) and the door (160) at a set interval.

[0046] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the door (160) may further be provided with a door handle (164). The door handle (164) serves as a handle for moving the door when installing and removing the door (160).

[0047] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cartridge stopper (170) includes a cartridge stopper shaft (171), a shaft housing (172), a cartridge stopper shaft support (173), and a bushing (174).

[0048] The cartridge stopper shaft (171) refers to an axial member connected so that the inner and outer stoppers of the main body (110) rotate in parallel. The shaft housing (172) is formed to surround the cartridge stopper shaft (171) so that the cartridge stopper shaft (171) rotates inside.

[0049] Additionally, the cartridge stopper shaft support (173) may be installed to support the cartridge stopper shaft (171) inside the main body (110).

[0050] And the bushing (174) is located between the cartridge stopper shaft support (173) and the cartridge stopper shaft (171) and enables rotation of the cartridge stopper shaft (171).

[0051] Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a main body sheet (180) is further included. The main body sheet (180) is provided at the bottom of the main body (110) and refers to a protruding portion for installation and fixation to the hull of the vessel; it is not necessarily limited to the illustrated shape and can be changed to various shapes that are obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0052] As described above, according to the configuration and operation of the present invention, a lithium hydroxide (LiOH) cartridge unit for removing carbon dioxide in a submarine can be provided. By optimizing the size of the equipment and the number of cartridges, and by improving the structure such as air inlet / outlet and cartridge placement, airflow can be improved. As a result, air pressure loss can be minimized, and carbon dioxide can be efficiently removed even with low air volume and pressure. In addition, by applying a cartridge stopper to improve the rate of carbon dioxide removal from the air to increase the passage rate of incoming air through the cartridge unit, it is possible to achieve miniaturization and improve efficiency.

[0053] Furthermore, cartridge units can be applied in the required quantity to match the capacity of the currently operating vessel, and the required airflow can be reduced as the number of cartridges is reduced. Additionally, by applying cartridges in the transverse direction rather than the longitudinal direction and positioning the duct inlet / outlet at the top and bottom of the unit, the internal airflow of the main body can be optimized to minimize pressure loss.

[0054] Furthermore, by installing a stopper to secure the cartridge, vibration during box movement is minimized and the airtightness between the main body opening and the cartridge is increased, thereby improving the air passage through the cartridge and enhancing the carbon dioxide removal capability.

[0055] In addition, applying a wing bolt fastening method to the door section improves sealing performance and minimizes air leakage. Furthermore, the installation of supports for the ducts connected to the unit offers the advantage of reinforcing the duct support structure.

[0056] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the illustrated drawings, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, even if the effects of the configuration of the present invention were not explicitly described while describing the embodiments of the present invention above, it is natural to acknowledge that the effects predictable by said configuration should also be recognized. Explanation of the symbols

[0057] 100: Lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for submarines 110: Main unit 120: Air inlet 121: Air inlet duct connection 130: Air exhaust section 131: Air exhaust duct connection 140: Cartridge insertion part 141: Cartridge Path Pad 142: Cartridge packing 150: Lithium hydroxide cartridge 160: Door 161: Door packing 162: Door lock 163: Door Stopper 164: Door handle 170: Cartridge Stopper 171: Cartridge Stopper Shaft 172: Shaft housing 173: Cartridge Stopper Shaft Support 174: Bushing 180: Main body seat

Claims

Claim 1 A main body having an air inlet provided at the top for introducing air for removing carbon dioxide, an air outlet provided at the bottom for discharging air from which carbon dioxide has been removed into a chamber, and a cartridge insertion part of a set size provided through the interior; a lithium hydroxide cartridge inserted through the cartridge insertion part and removing carbon dioxide from the air through a chemical reaction; and a door formed to be openable and closable through at least one surface of the main body to insert or remove the lithium hydroxide cartridge in a lateral direction toward the interior of the main body; A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine, comprising: a cartridge stopper installed inside the main body and adhering the lithium hydroxide cartridge to the interior of the main body; wherein the air inlet part further comprises a flange-shaped air inlet duct connection part for connecting an air inlet duct to introduce air for removing carbon dioxide, and the air outlet part further comprises a flange-shaped air outlet duct connection part for connecting an air outlet duct to discharge air from which carbon dioxide has been removed; and wherein the door comprises a door packing made of an elastic material that seals the portion where the main body and the door meet, a door locking part including a plurality of wing bolts and nuts to lock the opening and closing of the door by pressing the door against the main body, and a door stopper that presses the main body and the door at a set distance. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet duct connection part is provided at the inlet end of the air inlet part so as to face one side from the upper part of the main body, and the air outlet duct connection part is formed at the outlet end of the air outlet part so as to face the other side opposite to the air inlet duct connection part from the lower part of the main body. Claim 4 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge insertion portion is provided through a box-shaped space between the upper part of the main body where the air inlet portion is located and the lower part of the main body where the air outlet portion is located inside the main body. Claim 5 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 4, wherein the cartridge insertion part further comprises an elastic cartridge path pad provided through a bottom surface to push the lithium hydroxide cartridge laterally and settle it at a preset installation position. Claim 6 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 5, wherein the cartridge insertion portion further comprises a cartridge packing that seals the portion where the lithium hydroxide cartridge and the rim of the internal opening portion of the main body come into contact when the lithium hydroxide cartridge is inserted. Claim 7 delete Claim 8 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge stopper comprises: a cartridge stopper shaft connected so that the inner and outer stoppers of the main body rotate in parallel; and a shaft housing that surrounds the cartridge stopper shaft so that the cartridge stopper shaft rotates internally. Claim 9 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 8, wherein the cartridge stopper further comprises a cartridge stopper shaft support installed to support the cartridge stopper shaft inside the main body, and a bushing located between the cartridge stopper shaft support and the cartridge stopper shaft to enable rotation of the cartridge stopper shaft. Claim 10 A lithium hydroxide cartridge unit for a submarine according to claim 1, further comprising a main body sheet provided at the bottom of the main body for installation and fixation to the hull of the vessel.

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