A tank container with cooling function

Abstract

This invention discloses a tank container with a cooling function, relating to the field of tank container technology. It includes a mounting platform on which a refrigeration module and an arc-shaped frame are fixedly mounted. A refrigeration assembly is fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped frame, comprising an insulation layer fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped frame, an evaporator fixedly mounted within the insulation layer, and a housing fixedly mounted within the evaporator. Multiple return pipes are fixedly mounted at one end of the evaporator, and the other ends of the return pipes are connected through an arc-shaped manifold. This invention, by incorporating a deceleration component, can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy during deceleration, storing the electrical energy to power the refrigeration module, thereby reducing fuel consumption. By incorporating the refrigeration assembly, the internal temperature of the housing can be reduced, enabling the transport of items requiring low-temperature storage. When the condenser fins have poor heat dissipation, two manifolds can be automatically adjusted to direct more air into the condenser fins, thereby improving their heat dissipation effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tank container technology, specifically a tank container with a cooling function. Background Technology

[0002] Tank container transport is internationally recognized as the safest method for transporting chemicals and food products. Compared to other methods, it eliminates the risk of spills, leaks, and contamination of the goods when distributing chemicals and food products to various locations. Tank containers also eliminate the expensive and time-consuming process of loading and unloading small drums. They allow for direct switching between road, rail, and water transport, making operation simple and fast. However, traditional tank containers cannot transport items with temperature-sensitive environments.

[0003] Existing technology, as disclosed in utility model patent CN213949445U, is a tank container comprising a tank body and a temperature control system. The temperature control system includes a cooling unit and cooling pipes. The cooling pipes are located on the outer periphery of the tank body and connected to the cooling unit. Coolant is filled into the cooling pipes, and the cooling unit cools the coolant in the cooling pipes. However, this existing technology consumes a large amount of electrical energy during operation and excessive fuel during transportation, thus being detrimental to environmental protection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a tank container with cooling function, comprising an installation platform, on which a refrigeration module and an arc-shaped frame are fixedly installed. A refrigeration assembly is fixedly installed on the arc-shaped frame. The refrigeration assembly includes an insulation layer fixedly installed on the arc-shaped frame, an evaporator fixedly installed inside the insulation layer, and a box body fixedly installed inside the evaporator. Multiple return pipes are fixedly installed at one end of the evaporator, and the other ends of the multiple return pipes are connected through an arc-shaped manifold. A condenser plate is fixedly installed on the insulation layer, and two manifold plates are movably installed on the condenser plate. The installation platform is also provided with a deceleration assembly, which includes a deceleration plate rotatably installed on the installation platform, a release plate slidably installed inside the deceleration plate, and a lift plate fixedly installed on the release plate through a lift plate bracket.

[0005] Preferably, the refrigeration module is connected to the inlet and the return port, the condenser is connected to the refrigeration module, and the evaporator, the return pipe, the arc-shaped manifold, the air compressor inside the refrigeration module and the condenser are internally connected and contain coolant.

[0006] Preferably, the condenser plate is embedded with a hydraulic telescopic cylinder, the hydraulic telescopic cylinder is fitted with a piston and a hydraulic telescopic rod, a T-shaped plate is fixedly installed on the hydraulic telescopic rod, and the T-shaped plate is in contact with the two collector plates.

[0007] Preferably, the deceleration plate and the release plate have strip-shaped through holes of the same shape.

[0008] Preferably, the angle between the lifting plate and the deceleration plate is 30 to 35 degrees.

[0009] Preferably, a push-pull rod is slidably fitted on the mounting platform. The push-pull rod is fixedly installed on the telescopic rod of the retarder cylinder, which is fixedly installed on the mounting platform. A retarder drive linkage is movably installed on the push-pull rod and is movably connected to the retarder plate.

[0010] Preferably, an energy-collecting turbine is provided on the side of the deceleration plate, the energy-collecting turbine is rotatably mounted on the mounting platform, the energy-collecting turbine is fixedly mounted on the input shaft of the generator, and the generator is fixedly mounted on the mounting platform.

[0011] Preferably, a second slide rod bracket and a first slide rod bracket are fixedly installed on both sides of the condenser plate. A slide rod is fixedly installed on the second slide rod bracket and the first slide rod bracket. A reset link bracket is slidably installed on the slide rod. The reset link bracket is movably connected to the collector plate through the reset link.

[0012] Preferably, a return spring is wrapped around the slide rod, and the two ends of the return spring are fixedly connected to the return connecting rod bracket and the second slide rod bracket, respectively.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: (1) By setting a slowing component, the present invention can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy during deceleration, store the electrical energy, and use it to power the refrigeration module, thereby reducing fuel consumption; (2) By setting a refrigeration component, the present invention can reduce the temperature inside the box, thereby enabling the transport of items that require low-temperature storage; (3) When the heat dissipation effect of the condenser is poor, the present invention can automatically adjust the two manifolds so that the manifolds can send more air into the condenser, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the condenser. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reset link bracket of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the current collector structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the insulation layer structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the condenser plate in this invention.

[0019] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the deceleration plate in this invention.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a top view of the mounting platform structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the generator structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the deceleration plate structure of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 101-Condenser plate; 102-Collector plate; 103-Reset linkage; 104-Reset linkage bracket; 105-First slide rod bracket; 106-Slide rod; 107-Reset spring; 108-Second slide rod bracket; 109-Hydraulic telescopic cylinder; 110-Hydraulic telescopic rod; 111-T-shaped plate; 112-Insulation layer; 113-Evaporator box; 1131-Inlet; 114-Return pipe; 115-Box body; 116-Arc-shaped collector box; 1161-Return port; 201-Decelerator plate; 202-Release plate; 203-Lift plate bracket; 204-Lift plate; 205-Energy harvesting turbine; 206-Generator; 207-Decelerator drive linkage; 208-Push-pull rod; 209-Decelerator electric cylinder; 301-Mounting platform; 302-Arc-shaped frame; 303-Refrigeration module. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual images. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0028] like Figures 1-7As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution: a tank container with cooling function, including a mounting platform 301, on which a refrigeration module 303 and an arc-shaped frame 302 are fixedly mounted. A refrigeration assembly is fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped frame 302, including an insulation layer 112 fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped frame 302, an evaporator 113 fixedly mounted inside the insulation layer 112, a housing 115 fixedly mounted inside the evaporator 113, a plurality of return pipes 114 fixedly mounted at one end of the evaporator 113, and the other ends of the return pipes 114 connected through an arc-shaped manifold 116. A condenser fin 101 is fixedly mounted on the insulation layer 112, and two manifold plates 102 are movably mounted on the condenser fin 101. The refrigeration module 303 is connected to an inlet 1131 and a return port 1161. The condenser fin 101 is connected to the refrigeration module 303. The evaporator 113, the return pipes 114, and the arc-shaped manifold 116 are connected to the evaporator 113. The air compressor and condenser 101 inside the flow box 116 and the refrigeration module 303 are internally connected and contain coolant. The condenser 101 is embedded with a hydraulic telescopic cylinder 109. A hydraulic telescopic rod 110 is fitted to the piston on the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 109. A T-shaped plate 111 is fixedly installed on the hydraulic telescopic rod 110. The T-shaped plate 111 contacts and engages with two manifolds 102. A second slide rod bracket 108 and a first slide rod bracket 105 are fixedly installed on both sides of the condenser 101. A slide rod 106 is fixedly installed on the second slide rod bracket 108 and the first slide rod bracket 105. A reset connecting rod bracket 104 is slidably installed on the slide rod 106. The reset connecting rod bracket 104 is movably connected to the manifolds 102 through a reset connecting rod 103. A reset spring 107 is wrapped around the slide rod 106. The two ends of the reset spring 107 are fixedly connected to the reset connecting rod bracket 104 and the second slide rod bracket 108, respectively.

[0029] like Figures 8-11 As shown, the mounting platform 301 is also equipped with a retardation assembly, which includes a retardation plate 201 rotatably mounted on the mounting platform 301, a release plate 202 slidably mounted inside the retardation plate 201, and a lifting plate 204 fixedly mounted on the release plate 202 via a lifting plate bracket 203. The retardation plate 201 and the release plate 202 have identical strip-shaped through holes. The angle between the lifting plate 204 and the retardation plate 201 is 30-35 degrees. A push-pull rod 208 is also slidably fitted on the mounting platform 301. Rod 208 is fixedly installed on the telescopic rod of retarder 209. Retarder 209 is fixedly installed on mounting platform 301. Retarder drive linkage 207 is movably installed on push-pull rod 208. Retarder drive linkage 207 is movably connected to retarder plate 201. Energy harvesting turbine 205 is provided on the side of retarder plate 201. Energy harvesting turbine 205 is rotatably installed on mounting platform 301. Energy harvesting turbine 205 is fixedly installed on input shaft of generator 206. Generator 206 is fixedly installed on mounting platform 301.

[0030] The working principle of a tank container with cooling function disclosed in this invention is as follows: First, the refrigeration module 303 is started. The air compressor in the refrigeration module 303 compresses the internal Freon liquid. Heat absorption through evaporation and heat dissipation through condensation occur in the reset link 103 and the condenser plate 101, respectively. Heat is absorbed in the reset link 103, which lowers the temperature inside the container 115. The heat inside the container 115 is then transferred to the condenser plate 101 for heat dissipation. As the vehicle moves forward, airflow passes over the condenser plate 101, thereby accelerating the heat dissipation speed of the condenser plate 101. When the heat dissipation effect of the condenser plate 101 is poor, the temperature of the condenser plate 101 will rise. At this time, the temperature of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 109 embedded in the condenser plate 101 will rise synchronously, the internal pressure of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder 109 will increase, and the hydraulic telescopic rod 110 will extend outward, driving... The T-shaped plate 111 moves outward, which pushes the two collector plates 102 to open outward. It should be noted that initially, the two collector plates 102 are arranged in an inward V-shape. When airflow passes by, the collector plates 102 tend to swing inward. When they swing outward under the action of the T-shaped plate 111, the oncoming air will drive the two collector plates 102 to swing into an outward V-shape. During this process, the swing of the collector plates 102 will drive the reset link bracket 104 to slide on the slide rod 106 through the reset link 103. At the same time, the reset spring 107 is compressed. At this time, the outward V-shaped collector plates 102 will send more air into the condenser plate 101, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the condenser plate 101. When the relative airflow at the collector plates 102 stops, it returns to the initial position under the action of the reset spring 107.

[0031] When the vehicle brakes during transport, the retarding cylinder 209 can be activated first. The extension rod of the retarding cylinder 209 drives the push-pull rod 208 to move. The push-pull rod 208, through the retarding drive linkage 207, causes the retarding plate 201 to swing away from the center (e.g., Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, the airflow drives the energy-collecting turbine 205 to rotate, which in turn drives the input shaft of the generator 206 to rotate. The generator 206 then generates electrical energy, which is stored and used to power the cooling module 303, thereby reducing fuel consumption. When the vehicle decelerates too quickly, the air pressure on the retarder 201 increases. Due to the high airflow speed, the lift plate 204 experiences increased lift. The lift plate 204, through the lift plate bracket 203, drives the release plate 202 upwards, aligning the through holes on the retarder 201 and the release plate 202. Some air then escapes through these through holes, reducing the air pressure on the retarder 201.

[0032] Although embodiments of the 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 invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tank container with cooling function, comprising a mounting platform (301), on which a refrigeration module (303) and an arc-shaped frame (302) are fixedly mounted, characterized in that: A refrigeration assembly is fixedly installed on the arc-shaped frame (302). The refrigeration assembly includes an insulation layer (112) fixedly installed on the arc-shaped frame (302), an evaporator (113) fixedly installed inside the insulation layer (112), a box body (115) fixedly installed inside the evaporator (113), a plurality of return pipes (114) fixedly installed at one end of the evaporator (113), and the other end of the plurality of return pipes (114) connected through an arc-shaped manifold (116). A condenser plate (101) is fixedly installed on the insulation layer (112), and two manifold plates (102) are movably installed on the condenser plate (101). The mounting platform (301) is also provided with a retardation component, which includes a retardation plate (201) rotatably mounted on the mounting platform (301), a release plate (202) slidably mounted inside the retardation plate (201), and a lift plate (204) fixedly mounted on the release plate (202) by a lift plate bracket (203).

2. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration module (303) is connected to the inlet (1131) and the return port (1161). The condenser plate (101) is connected to the refrigeration module (303). The evaporator (113), the return pipe (114), the arc-shaped manifold (116), the air compressor in the refrigeration module (303) and the condenser plate (101) are internally connected and are equipped with coolant.

3. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The condenser plate (101) is embedded with a hydraulic telescopic cylinder (109), and a hydraulic telescopic rod (110) is fitted on the piston of the hydraulic telescopic cylinder (109). A T-shaped plate (111) is fixedly installed on the hydraulic telescopic rod (110), and the T-shaped plate (111) is in contact with the two collector plates (102).

4. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slowing plate (201) and the release plate (202) are provided with strip-shaped through holes of the same shape.

5. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle between the lifting plate (204) and the deceleration plate (201) is 30 to 35 degrees.

6. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 5, characterized in that: A push-pull rod (208) is also slidably fitted on the mounting platform (301). The push-pull rod (208) is fixedly installed on the telescopic rod of the retarder cylinder (209). The retarder cylinder (209) is fixedly installed on the mounting platform (301). A retarder drive linkage (207) is movably installed on the push-pull rod (208). The retarder drive linkage (207) is movably connected to the retarder plate (201).

7. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 6, characterized in that: A power collection turbine (205) is provided on the side of the deceleration plate (201). The power collection turbine (205) is rotatably mounted on the mounting platform (301). The power collection turbine (205) is fixedly mounted on the input shaft of the generator (206). The generator (206) is fixedly mounted on the mounting platform (301).

8. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second slide bar bracket (108) and a first slide bar bracket (105) are fixedly installed on both sides of the condenser plate (101). A slide bar (106) is fixedly installed on the second slide bar bracket (108) and the first slide bar bracket (105). A reset link bracket (104) is slidably installed on the slide bar (106). The reset link bracket (104) is movably connected to the collector plate (102) through a reset link (103).

9. A tank container with cooling function according to claim 8, characterized in that: A return spring (107) is wrapped around the slide rod (106), and the two ends of the return spring (107) are fixedly connected to the return connecting rod bracket (104) and the second slide rod bracket (108), respectively.

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