TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a cap structure that can be associated with at least one module on at least one filtration system that provides at least partial separation of waste particles in the liquid and allows the ultrafiltration modules performing the filtration process to be connected in series. Ultrafiltration (UF) is a filtration method in which various membrane technologies are used, where forces such as pressure or molecular diffusion cause separation from a semi- permeable membrane. The fibers that perform the filtration process perform the inside-out or outside-in filtration depending on the surface where the separator layer is formed. The process of having contaminated water in the outer area of the fiber and taking filtered water from the inner area of the fiber is defined as outside-in filtration. The process of having contaminated water in the inner area of the fiber and taking filtered water from the outer area of the fiber is defined as inside-out filtration. The said invention relates to systems for outside-in filtration.

BACKGROUND

Filtering or filtration is any of the various mechanical, physical, or biological processes that separate solids from liquids by adding a medium through which only liquid can pass. Filtering is one of the indispensable processes for the reuse of liquids. It is performed by passing the liquid through a filter element with small pores in the filtering process. The filtering is performed on a filter body. There are cap structures on opposite sides of this filtering body that allow the entry of the liquid to be filtered and its discharge after filtering. The serial connection of the modules performing the filtration process provides space and cost advantage.

There are many different cap structures in the state of the art depending on the filtration structure.

The application numbered CN203458982U known in the literature relates to an ultrafiltration fiber membrane integrated assembly. An object of the invention is to provide a simple ultrafiltration membrane integrated device module with a small occupation area to the simple pipeline. In the invention, it is seen that the modules are connected in series. The invention includes lower and upper caps for fastening. The application numbered W02015/057059A1 known in the literature relates to an ultrafiltration fiber membrane integrated assembly. An object of the invention is to provide a simple ultrafiltration membrane integrated device module having a small occupation area to the pipeline. In the invention, it is seen that the modules are connected in series. The invention includes lower and upper caps for fastening. These caps are layered and the water flow is in vertical and horizontal directions via vertical pipe passing through the inner side, and its structure is quite complex.

The application numbered EP1743690A1 known in the literature relates to a fiber ultrafiltration device. The object of the invention is to transfer the filtered water through the filter element that filters from inside to outside through the clean water collector element, while the contaminated water can be transferred with the help of collector fasteners that enable the modules to be connected in series. In the said application, connecting elements are characterized as a single element.

The application numbered CN204434329U known in the literature relates to a fiber ultrafiltration device. The object of the invention is to provide a water purification device that can observe the water filtered through the filter element, provide clean drinking water and prevent secondary pollution. With a window here, the filtering process can be monitored externally.

Different types are used in cap designs used in filtering processes in the current art. However, these filtering caps can be formulated differently for each filtering operation. In this case, the usefulness of the caps disappears. As a result, all of these problems have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cap for use in filtration processes to eliminate the above- mentioned disadvantages and bring new advantages to the related technical field.

An object of the invention is to provide a cap useful for outside-in filtration systems.

To achieve all the objects mentioned above and that will emerge from the following detailed description, the present invention is at least one cap that can be associated with at least one module on at least one filtration system that provides at least partial separation of waste particles in the liquid. Accordingly, its novelty is that it comprises at least one module opening for connection with the module on the said cap, and at least one flow opening for fluid transfer between at least one of at least one contaminated water inlet and clean water outlet of the said module. Thus, it is ensured that the filtration system can be connected in series and the fluid status on the inside can be observed.

A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one transparent element on the said viewing opening. Thus, the condition of the fluid in the cap can be visually viewed.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said flow opening is two opposite pieces. Thus, the modules can be connected in series.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one rib to increase its strength. Thus, the strength of the cap structure is improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 shows a representative perspective view of the filtration system on which the cap of the invention is located.

Figure 2 shows a representative perspective view of the module on which the cap of the invention is located.

Figure 3 shows a representative perspective view of the cap of the invention.

Figure 4 shows a representative perspective view of the cap of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is disclosed with examples that do not have any limiting effect only for a better understanding of the subject.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the invention relates to a filtration system (1 ). The said filtration system (1 ) allows the extraction of solid particles in the liquid. For this, there is at least one module (10) on the filtration system (1 ). It enables the removal of solid particles in the liquid using the filter elements on the said module (10). For this sorting process, module (10) may have its fiber element. Outside-in filtering can be performed using the fiber element on the module (10). Module (10) is essentially provided in a plurality on the filtration system (1 ). In this way, the extraction properties of the particles in the liquid are improved and the capacity is increased. The filtration system (1 ) has at least one contaminated water inlet (11 ) and at least one clean water outlet (12). The liquid to be purified from the said contaminated water inlet (1 1 ) is given. The liquid purged from the clean water outlet (12) is discharged. The filtration system (1 ) further comprises at least one waste discharge (13). The said waste discharge (13) is the opening to separate the particles on the module (10) and discharge from the module (10).

Figures 3 and 4 show a representative perspective view of the cap (20) of the invention. Accordingly, there is at least one cap (20) structure on the filtration system (1 ) for connecting the modules (10) and closing the opposite sides of the modules (10). The said cap (20) is positioned so that there is at least one lower cap (20a) and at least one upper cap (20b) on opposite sides of the modules (10). The cap (20) is mainly made of plastic-based material. There is at least one body (21 ) part on the cap (20). The said body (21 ) essentially has a shellshaped wall. There is at least one rib (211 ) adjacent to the body (21 ). The said rib (21 1) prevents deformation of the body (21 ) under high pressure.

There is at least one module opening (22) and at least one flow opening (23) on the body (21 ). The said module opening (22) and the flow opening (23) are essentially holes formed in predetermined ways on the body (21 ). The module opening (22) is used to associate the body (21 ) with the module (10). At least one side of the module (10) is closed by means of the module opening (22). The flow opening (23) allows the modules to be associated with the other modules (10) in their side neighborhood and allow the fluid to be carried to the module (10) from the contaminated water inlet (1 1 )/clean water outlet (12). Two units are provided on the cap (20) so that the flow opening (23) is essentially reciprocated on the body (21 ). In addition, two units are provided so that the structure of the cap (20) is on opposite sides of the module (10). Thus, it is ensured that the modules (10) are joined in series with the other modules (10). With this series joining, the capacity and efficiency in fluid transportation between the modules (10) are increased.

There is at least one viewing opening (24) on the body (21 ). The said viewing opening (24) may be positioned on at least one of the lower cap (20a) and the upper cap (20b). The viewing opening (24) allows the operator to visually control the interior of the body (21 ). The viewing opening (24) is in the form of a hole on the body (21 ). If the fluid is passed through the body (21 ), it is closed by a transparent element (25). By means of the said transparent element (25), both the sealing of the body (21 ) is ensured and the visibility of the inside of the body (21 ) is preserved by the operator.

The cap structure is obtained to close the opposite sides of the modules (10) in the filtration systems (1 ) and to connect them in series with each other with this whole embodiment. Through the viewing opening (24) in this cap structure, the fluid in the modules (10) can be viewed by the eye. Thus, in case of excessive contamination, the status of the modules (10) can be easily monitored and immediate intervention can be made.

The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the attached claims and cannot be limited to those explained for exampling in this detailed description. It is evident that a person skilled in the art may exhibit similar embodiments in light of the above-mentioned facts without drifting apart from the main theme of the invention.

REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE

1 Filtration System

10 Module 11 Contaminated Water Inlet

12 Clean Water Outlet

13 Waste Discharge

20 Cap 20a Lower Cap

20b Upper Cap

21 Body

211 Rib

22 Module Opening 23 Flow Opening

24 Viewing Opening

25 Transparent Element