A condensate collection device for a pipe evaporator

Abstract

This invention provides a condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator, belonging to the field of cold chain technology. The condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator includes a connecting assembly and a collection assembly. The connecting assembly includes an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member. The upper connecting member is located at the lower end of the fins, and the lower connecting member is located at the lower end of the upper connecting member. An adjusting member is provided between the lower and upper connecting members to adjust the distance and angle between them. The collection assembly includes a lifting plate and a collection trough. The lifting plate is located at the lower end of the lower connecting member, and the collection trough is located at the lower end of the lifting plate. The left and right ends of the collection trough are located above the middle of the collection trough. In this condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator, the collection trough is located below the fins, and condensate flows into the collection trough. The adjusting member adjusts the distance and angle between the collection trough and the fins to facilitate condensate collection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cold chain technology, specifically relating to a condensate collection device for a pipe evaporator. Background Technology

[0002] Cold storage facilities are the infrastructure for the development of the refrigeration industry. They are building complexes used for storing goods under low-temperature conditions. The functional requirements of cold storage are to refrigerate, freeze, and preserve food, ensuring that the various organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, aromatic substances, and moisture contained in the food do not spoil or deteriorate during storage, thus extending the shelf life. Currently, most cold storage facilities use air-cooled evaporators. Compared to air-cooled evaporators, pipe-type evaporators are less commonly used. The main reason is that during the operation of pipe-type evaporators, the pipes and fins are at a low temperature, allowing the indoor air flowing through it to continuously transfer heat to it. However, at the same time, a large amount of water vapor in the air condenses upon cooling, forming condensate. This condensate easily forms scale on the pipes and fins, and the accumulated condensate can cause dripping. This dripping condensate can damage the goods (or their outer packaging) inside the cold storage, lead to mold growth, cause inconvenience for workers, and even lead to food safety issues. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate collection device for a pipe evaporator, which aims to solve the problem of condensate generated in cold storage affecting the goods inside the cold storage.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator is provided, comprising: a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly including an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member, the upper connecting member being disposed at the lower end of the fins, the lower connecting member being disposed at the lower end of the upper connecting member, and an adjusting member for adjusting the distance and angle between the lower connecting member and the upper connecting member being provided; and

[0005] A water collection assembly, comprising a lifting plate and a water collection trough, wherein the lifting plate is disposed at the lower end of the lower connector, the water collection trough is disposed at the lower end of the lifting plate, and the left and right ends of the water collection trough are located above the middle part of the water collection trough.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the upper connector has a connecting space in the middle, and the lower end face of the upper connector has a locking groove. The lower connector is locked in the upper connector, and the upper end of the lifting plate passes through the locking groove and is fixed to the lower end face of the lower connector.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the lower connector includes a lower left connecting ramp and a lower right connecting ramp, which are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the lifting plate and are inclined toward the lifting plate. The lower end face of the upper connector includes an upper left connecting ramp and an upper right connecting ramp respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting slot. The lower left connecting ramp is located on the upper left connecting ramp, and the lower right connecting ramp is located on the upper right connecting ramp.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the adjusting member includes a left wedge block disposed between the lower left connecting ramp and the upper left connecting ramp, the upper end face of the left wedge block being a first upper inclined surface and the lower end face of the left wedge block being a first lower inclined surface.

[0009] In one possible implementation, anti-slip serrations are provided on the outer sides of both the first upper inclined surface and the first lower inclined surface.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the adjusting member further includes a right wedge block disposed between the lower right connecting ramp and the upper right connecting ramp, the right wedge block having the same structure as the left wedge block.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the hoisting platform includes an upper hoisting platform and a lower hoisting platform, and a height adjustment component is provided between the upper hoisting platform and the lower hoisting platform to adjust the distance between them.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the height adjustment component includes a height adjustment frame, an adjustment motor, an adjustment gear, and a rack. The height adjustment frame is disposed at the lower end of the upper hanging plate, and an adjustment space is provided inside the height adjustment frame. The adjustment motor is disposed on the side wall of the adjustment space. The adjustment gear is disposed at the drive end of the adjustment motor and is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the height adjustment frame. The rack is disposed at the upper end of the lower hanging plate, and the adjustment gear meshes with the rack.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the regulating motor and the regulating gear are arranged in two sets, symmetrically on the left and right side walls of the regulating space.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the side of the water collection tank away from the hoisting plate is provided with an insulation layer.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention are as follows:

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this system includes a connecting component and a water collection component. The connecting component connects the fins of the pipe to the water collection component, which is located below the fins. The water collection component collects and guides the condensate formed on the fins, preventing condensate dripping and thus avoiding damage to goods (or outer packaging) and mold growth in the cold storage. This facilitates worker operations and improves the safety of food preservation. The connecting component includes an upper connecting piece and a lower connecting piece, and the water collection component includes a lifting plate and a water collection trough. The lifting plate is located at the lower end of the lower connecting piece and connects the water collection trough to the lower connecting piece. An adjusting component is provided between the lower and upper connecting pieces. By adjusting the position of the adjusting component, the distance and angle between the lower and upper connecting pieces can be adjusted, facilitating the flow of condensate into the water collection trough. The water collection trough has an inclination angle, which helps guide the flow of condensate and facilitates its discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of the condensate collection device provided in this invention.

[0019] Figure 2 A front view schematic diagram of the condensate collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 A front view schematic diagram of the condensate collection device provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A front view schematic diagram of the condensate collection device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a side view of the left wedge block used in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Fin; 2. Upper connector; 3. Connecting space; 4. Upper left connecting ramp; 5. Upper right connecting ramp; 6. Lower left connecting ramp; 7. Lower right connecting ramp; 8. Lifting plate; 9. Upper lifting plate; 10. Lower lifting plate; 11. Water collection tank; 12. Left wedge block; 13. Right wedge block; 14. First upper inclined surface; 15. First lower inclined surface; 16. Anti-slip serrations; 17. Height adjustment frame; 18. Adjustment space; 19. Adjustment motor; 20. Adjustment gear; 21. Rack; 22. Insulation layer. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a specific embodiment of a condensate collection device for a pipe evaporator, which includes a connecting assembly and a water collection assembly. The connecting assembly includes an upper connecting member 2 and a lower connecting member. The upper connecting member 2 is disposed at the lower end of the fin 1, and the lower connecting member is disposed at the lower end of the upper connecting member 2. An adjusting member for adjusting the distance and angle between the lower connecting member and the upper connecting member 2 is provided. The water collection assembly includes a lifting plate 8 and a water collection trough 11. The lifting plate 8 is disposed at the lower end of the lower connecting member, and the water collection trough 11 is disposed at the lower end of the lifting plate 8. The left and right ends of the water collection trough 11 are located above the middle part of the water collection trough 11.

[0026] This invention provides a condensate collection device for a pipe evaporator. Compared with the prior art, it includes a connecting component and a water collection component. The connecting component connects the fins 1 of the pipe to the water collection component. The water collection component is located below the fins 1 and collects and guides the condensate formed on the fins 1, preventing condensate dripping and thus avoiding damage to goods (or outer packaging) and mold growth in the cold storage. This facilitates worker operations and improves the safety of food preservation. The connecting component includes an upper connecting member 2 and a lower connecting member. The water collection component includes a lifting plate 8 and a water collection tank 11. The lifting plate 8 is located at the lower end of the lower connecting member and connects the water collection tank 11 to the lower connecting member. An adjusting component is provided between the lower connecting member and the upper connecting member 2. By adjusting the position of the adjusting component, the distance and angle between the lower connecting member and the upper connecting member 2 can be adjusted to facilitate the flow of condensate into the water collection tank 11. The water collection tank 11 has an inclination angle, which helps to guide the flow of condensate and facilitates its discharge.

[0027] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 5The system includes a connecting assembly and a water collection assembly. The connecting assembly includes an upper connecting member 2 and a lower connecting member. The water collection assembly includes a lifting plate 8 and a water collection tank 11. The upper connecting member 2, the lower connecting member, the lifting plate 8, and the water collection tank 11 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The upper connecting member 2 is located at the lower end of the fin 1. Condensate flows through the upper connecting member 2, the lower connecting member, and the lifting plate 8 into the water collection tank 11. The water collection tank 11 is arranged along the length of the fin 1, and the height of the left and right ends of the water collection tank 11 is higher than the height of the middle part. The lifting plate 8... An adjusting member is provided between the lower connector and the upper connector 2 in the middle of the water collection tank 11. The adjusting member is located at the first end of the upper connector 2. The adjusting member is inserted between the lower connector and the upper connector 2. By adjusting the position of the adjusting member, the distance between the first end of the lower connector and the first end of the upper connector 2 can be changed, thereby adjusting the angle between the lower connector and the upper connector 2, so that the water collection tank 11 has an inclination angle, which is beneficial to guiding the flow of condensate. The condensate is discharged from the first end of the water collection tank 11.

[0028] Furthermore, the water collection tank 11 is made of non-metallic materials, including but not limited to wood, plastic, nylon, carbon fiber, etc., and the manufacturing methods include but are not limited to extrusion, bonding, welding, riveting, machining, etc.

[0029] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figures 1 to 4 The upper connector 2 has a connecting space 3 in the middle and a mounting groove on the lower end face of the upper connector 2. The lower connector is mounted in the upper connector 2 and the upper end of the lifting plate 8 passes through the mounting groove and is fixed to the lower end face of the lower connector.

[0030] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The upper connector 2 has a connecting space 3 in the middle for installing the lower connector. The connecting space 3 is set along the length of the upper connector 2. The mounting groove is set on the lower end face of the connecting space 3. The mounting groove is set along the length of the upper connector 2. The lower connector is set on the lower bottom face of the connecting space 3 along the length of the upper connector 2. The lower connector covers the mounting groove. The upper end of the lifting plate 8 passes through the mounting groove. The upper end of the lifting plate 8 is fixed to the lower end face of the lower connector. With the help of the lower connector, the water collection component is lifted below the upper connector 2.

[0031] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figures 1 to 4The lower connector includes a lower left connecting inclined plate 6 and a lower right connecting inclined plate 7, which are respectively set on the left and right sides of the lifting plate 8 and are inclined towards the lifting plate 8. The lower end face of the upper connector 2 includes an upper left connecting inclined plate 4 and an upper right connecting inclined plate 5 respectively set on both sides of the mounting groove. The lower left connecting inclined plate 6 is located on the upper left connecting inclined plate 4, and the lower right connecting inclined plate 7 is located on the upper right connecting inclined plate 5.

[0032] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The lower connector includes a lower left connecting ramp 6 and a lower right connecting ramp 7, which are symmetrically arranged. The lower left connecting ramp 6 and the lower right connecting ramp 7 are located on the left and right sides of the lifting plate 8, respectively. The right end of the lower left connecting ramp 6 is higher than its left end, and the left end of the lower right connecting ramp 7 is higher than its right end. The lower end face of the upper connector 2 includes an upper left connecting ramp 4 and an upper right connecting ramp 5, which are located on the left and right sides of the mounting groove. The lower left connecting ramp 6 is located on the upper left connecting ramp 4, and the lower right connecting ramp 7 is located on the upper right connecting ramp 5, which increases the stability of the lower connector during installation in the connection space 3.

[0033] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figures 1 to 5 The adjusting component includes a left wedge block 12, which is disposed between the lower left connecting inclined plate 6 and the upper left connecting inclined plate 4. The upper end surface of the left wedge block 12 is the first upper inclined surface 14, and the lower end surface of the left wedge block 12 is the first lower inclined surface 15.

[0034] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The adjusting component includes a left wedge block 12, which is located on the left side of the lifting plate 8, between the lower left connecting inclined plate 6 and the upper left connecting inclined plate 4. The upper and lower end faces of the left wedge block 12 are the first upper inclined surface 14 and the first lower inclined surface 15, respectively, which are arranged opposite to each other. The height of the second end of the left wedge block 12 is greater than the height of the first end. The second end of the left wedge block 12 is inserted between the lower left connecting inclined plate 6 and the upper left connecting inclined plate 4. By using the left wedge block 12, the distance between the first end of the lower connector and the first end of the upper connector 2 is changed, thereby adjusting the angle between the lower connector and the upper connector 2, so that the water collection tank 11 has an inclination angle, which is beneficial for guiding the flow of condensate.

[0035] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figures 1 to 5 Anti-slip serrations 16 are provided on the outer sides of both the first upper inclined surface 14 and the first lower inclined surface 15.

[0036] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 5The outer side of the first upper inclined surface 14 is provided with anti-slip serrations 16, and the outer side of the corresponding first lower inclined surface 15 is provided with anti-slip serrations 16, which increases the anti-slip effect of the left wedge block 12 and prevents the left wedge block 12 from sliding out during use.

[0037] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figure 3 , Figure 4 The adjusting component also includes a right wedge block 13, which is located between the lower right connecting ramp 7 and the upper right connecting ramp 5. The right wedge block 13 has the same structure as the left wedge block 12.

[0038] For details, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The adjusting component also includes a right wedge block 13, which has the same structure as the left wedge block 12. The right wedge block 13 and the left wedge block 12 are symmetrically arranged. The right wedge block 13 is located between the lower right connecting inclined plate 7 and the upper right connecting inclined plate 5. By using the right wedge block 13, the distance between the first end of the lower connector and the first end of the upper connector 2 is changed, thereby adjusting the angle between the lower connector and the upper connector 2, so that the water collection tank 11 has an inclination angle, which is beneficial to guiding the flow of condensate.

[0039] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figure 4 The lifting platform 8 includes an upper lifting platform 9 and a lower lifting platform 10, and a height adjustment component is provided between the upper lifting platform 9 and the lower lifting platform 10 to adjust the distance between them.

[0040] For details, please refer to Figure 4 The lifting plate 8 includes an upper lifting plate 9 and a lower lifting plate 10. The height adjustment component is used to adjust the distance between the upper lifting plate 9 and the lower lifting plate 10. It is set between the upper lifting plate 9 and the lower lifting plate 10 to facilitate the adjustment of the height of the water collection tank 11, so that the water collection tank 11 can be adapted to the actual use scenario. If the water collection tank 11 is too close to the lower end of the fin 1, the temperature of the water collection tank 11 will be too low, and condensation will still be generated on the back of the water collection tank 11. If the water collection tank 11 is too far from the lower end of the fin 1, it will reduce the effective volume of the cold storage.

[0041] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figure 4The height adjustment component includes a height adjustment frame 17, an adjustment motor 19, an adjustment gear 20, and a rack 21. The height adjustment frame 17 is located at the lower end of the upper hanging plate 9, and an adjustment space 18 is provided inside the height adjustment frame 17. The adjustment motor 19 is located on the side wall of the adjustment space 18. The adjustment gear 20 is located at the drive end of the adjustment motor 19 and is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the height adjustment frame 17. The rack 21 is located at the upper end of the lower hanging plate 10, and the adjustment gear 20 meshes with the rack 21.

[0042] For details, please refer to Figure 4 The height adjustment component includes a height adjustment frame 17, an adjustment motor 19, an adjustment gear 20, and a rack 21. The height adjustment frame 17 is located at the lower end of the upper hanging plate 9, and the upper end of the lower hanging plate 10 is vertically adjustable within the adjustment space 18 inside the height adjustment frame 17. The height adjustment frame 17 is arranged along the length direction of the upper hanging plate 9, and the adjustment space 18 is arranged along the length direction of the height adjustment frame 17. The adjustment motor 19 is located on the side wall of the adjustment space 18, and the driving end of the adjustment motor 19 is equipped with the adjustment gear 20, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the height adjustment frame 17. The rack 21 is located at the upper end of the lower hanging plate 10, on the side of the adjustment gear 20 away from the side wall of the adjustment space 18. The adjustment gear 20 meshes with the rack 21, and the adjustment motor 19 drives the adjustment gear 20 to rotate. The adjustment gear 20 adjusts the height of the lower hanging plate 10 by driving the rack 21 to rise and fall.

[0043] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figure 4 There are two sets of adjusting motor 19 and adjusting gear 20, which are symmetrically arranged on the left and right side walls of the adjusting space 18.

[0044] For details, please refer to Figure 4 Two sets of adjusting motors 19 and two sets of adjusting gears 20 are provided. The two sets of adjusting motors 19 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right side walls of the adjusting space 18. The adjusting gears 20 mesh with the left and right sides of the rack 21 respectively, increasing the stability of the device.

[0045] As a specific embodiment of the condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figures 1 to 4 An insulation layer 22 is provided on the side of the water collection tank 11 away from the hoisting plate 8.

[0046] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 An insulation layer 22 is provided on the back of the water collection tank 11, that is, on the side away from the lifting plate 8, to insulate the back of the water collection tank 11 and prevent condensation from forming on the back of the water collection tank 11.

[0047] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator, characterized in that, include: A connecting assembly, comprising an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member, wherein the upper connecting member is disposed at the lower end of the fin, and the lower connecting member is disposed at the lower end of the upper connecting member; an adjusting member for adjusting the distance and angle between the lower connecting member and the upper connecting member is provided; and A water collection assembly, comprising a lifting plate and a water collection trough, wherein the lifting plate is disposed at the lower end of the lower connector, the water collection trough is disposed at the lower end of the lifting plate, and the left and right ends of the water collection trough are located above the middle part of the water collection trough. The upper connector has a connecting space in the middle and a locking groove on its lower end face. The lower connector is locked into the upper connector, and the upper end of the lifting plate passes through the locking groove and is fixed to the lower end face of the lower connector. The lower connector includes a lower left connecting ramp and a lower right connecting ramp, which are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the lifting plate and are inclined toward the lifting plate. The lower end face of the upper connector includes an upper left connecting ramp and an upper right connecting ramp, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the locking groove. The lower left connecting ramp is located on the upper left connecting ramp, and the lower right connecting ramp is located on the upper right connecting ramp. The adjusting component includes a left wedge block, which is disposed between the lower left connecting ramp and the upper left connecting ramp. The adjusting component also includes a right wedge block, which is disposed between the lower right connecting ramp and the upper right connecting ramp.

2. The condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end face of the left wedge is the first upper inclined surface, and the lower end face of the left wedge is the first lower inclined surface.

3. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first upper inclined surface and the first lower inclined surface are provided with anti-slip serrations on their outer sides.

4. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The right wedge block has the same structure as the left wedge block.

5. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hoisting platform includes an upper hoisting platform and a lower hoisting platform, and a height adjustment component is provided between the upper hoisting platform and the lower hoisting platform to adjust the distance between them.

6. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The height adjustment component includes a height adjustment frame, an adjustment motor, an adjustment gear, and a rack. The height adjustment frame is located at the lower end of the upper hanging plate, and an adjustment space is provided inside the height adjustment frame. The adjustment motor is located on the side wall of the adjustment space. The adjustment gear is located at the drive end of the adjustment motor and is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the height adjustment frame. The rack is located at the upper end of the lower hanging plate, and the adjustment gear meshes with the rack.

7. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The regulating motor and the regulating gear are provided in two sets, symmetrically arranged on the left and right side walls of the regulating space.

8. A condensate collection device for a pipe-type evaporator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection tank is provided with an insulation layer on the side away from the hoisting plate.

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