Cooling device and cooling system

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling device and a cooling system, and the cooling device comprises a rack which is provided with a containing space and a guide rail, and the guide rail is located in the containing space; the conveying parts can move relative to the rack, and the conveying parts are connected through a guide rail so that the conveying parts can enter the containing space; the storage part is arranged on the conveying part and is provided with a containing cavity, and the containing cavity is used for containing objects to be cooled; and the cooling part is arranged on the rack and provided with a liquid conveying hole, the liquid conveying hole is located above the storage part, and the cooling part is used for outputting a cooling medium to the storage part through the liquid conveying hole so as to cool the object to be cooled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of food processing, and in particular to a cooling device and cooling system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous and rapid development of the food industry, especially the rapid rise and expansion of market share in sub-sectors such as pre-prepared meals, central kitchens, and frozen foods, related industries have placed more stringent and diverse high standards on the operating efficiency, processing precision, and overall performance of cooling equipment. These emerging business models are increasingly reliant on cooling technology, requiring not only highly efficient and stable cooling capabilities but also comprehensive improvements in energy conservation, environmental protection, intelligent control, and hygiene and safety to meet the complex demands of modern, large-scale production.

[0003] The existing cooling process involves placing the item to be cooled in a dish, feeding it into a cooling device, and then cooling it through heat exchange via the condenser tubes of the cooling device, which results in low cooling efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a cooling device and cooling system that solves the problem of low cooling efficiency in the prior art, where the cooling process involves placing the item to be cooled in a dish, feeding it into the cooling device, and cooling it through heat exchange via the condenser tube of the cooling device.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides a cooling device, the cooling device comprising:

[0007] The rack has a storage space and is equipped with guide rails, which are located within the storage space;

[0008] The conveying component is movable relative to the frame, and is connected to the guide rail to allow it to enter the receiving space;

[0009] A storage component, disposed on the conveying component, has a receiving cavity for receiving articles to be cooled; and

[0010] A cooling component, mounted on a frame, has a liquid inlet located above a storage component. The cooling component is used to output coolant to the storage component through the liquid inlet to cool the items to be cooled.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the storage component includes:

[0012] Multiple storage trays are arranged horizontally on the conveying component. In each group of storage trays, the storage trays are stacked in the height direction. Each storage tray has a receiving cavity and a drain hole. The receiving cavity and the drain hole are connected. The drain hole is located at the bottom of the storage tray. The item to be cooled is placed in the receiving cavity. The coolant passes through the item to be cooled and falls through the drain hole into the next storage tray until it falls into the conveying component.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the conveying component has multiple connecting holes for allowing coolant to fall from the conveying component into the bottom of the frame when it falls onto the conveying component.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of recovery chambers are arranged at the bottom of the frame, and the recovery chambers are interconnected. The height of the recovery chambers gradually decreases along the rear side of the frame so that the coolant flows toward the rear side of the frame.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the cooling component includes:

[0016] The cooling coil is mounted on the frame and located above the storage unit, with the inlet located on the cooling coil;

[0017] The infusion unit is connected to the cooling coil and is used to deliver coolant to the cooling coil.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the infusion device includes:

[0019] Pump body, the output end of the pump body is connected to the cooling coil;

[0020] The first valve is connected at one end to the input end of the pump body;

[0021] The storage tank is connected to the other end of the first valve.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the frame has a liquid outlet that communicates with a recovery chamber, and the infusion device further includes:

[0023] The first pipe has one end connected to the liquid outlet and the other end connected to the input end of the pump body;

[0024] The second pipe connects to the output end of the pump body at one end;

[0025] The second valve is connected at one end to the other end of the second pipe;

[0026] The third pipe is connected at one end, and the other end of the third pipe is connected to the other end of the second valve.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the cooling component further includes:

[0028] The coolant tray is mounted on the frame, below the cooling coil. The coolant tray has an outlet hole. Coolant falls into the coolant tray through the inlet hole of the cooling coil and is output to the storage unit from the outlet hole of the coolant tray.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the storage tray includes:

[0030] The first tray has a receiving cavity located on it and a first hole communicating with the receiving cavity, the first hole being located at the bottom of the first tray;

[0031] The second tray, connected to the first tray, has a first cavity and a drain hole. The first tray is located in the first cavity, and the height of the second tray is greater than the height of the first tray. The total coolant flow rate of the first tray at the first hole is greater than the total coolant flow rate of the second tray at the drain hole, so that the coolant in the first cavity accumulates over the edge of the first tray and returns to the receiving cavity.

[0032] Embodiments of this application also provide a cooling system, the cooling system comprising:

[0033] The cooling device is as described above.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0035] The cooling device and system of this embodiment include a frame, a conveying component, a storage component, and a cooling component. The conveying component loads items to be cooled from outside the frame into the storage component. After loading, the conveying component and the storage component are moved into the receiving space via guide rails. The cooling component outputs coolant from the inlet and acts on the items to be cooled on the storage component, thus cooling the items. In this embodiment, the conveying component and the frame are combined to facilitate the transport of a large number of items to be cooled into the receiving space for cooling. Furthermore, the coolant contacts the items from top to bottom, carrying away heat and improving cooling efficiency, thus achieving a better cooling effect. This effectively solves the problem of low cooling efficiency in existing technologies where the cooling process involves placing the items in a tray and feeding them into the cooling device, where cooling is achieved through heat exchange via the device's condenser. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, 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 embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooling device provided by the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cooling device provided by the present invention from another perspective.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a physical image of a cooling device provided by the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a physical drawing of a conveyor line for a cooling device conveying component provided by the present invention.

[0041] Illustration:

[0042] 100, Frame; 200, Conveying component; 300, Storage component; 310, Storage tray; 400, Cooling component; 410, Cooling coil; 420, Pump body; 430, First pipe; 440, Second pipe; 450, Second valve; 460, Third pipe; 480, Liquid tray. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a replaceable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0047] like Figure 1-4 As shown; Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cooling device provided by the present invention. The present invention provides a cooling device comprising:

[0048] The rack 100 has a accommodating space and is equipped with guide rails, which are located within the accommodating space;

[0049] The conveying component 200 is movable relative to the frame 100, and the conveying component 200 is connected to the guide rail so that the conveying component 200 enters the receiving space;

[0050] A storage component 300, disposed on the conveying component 200, has a receiving cavity for receiving articles to be cooled; and

[0051] A cooling component 400 is mounted on the frame 100 and has a liquid inlet located above the storage component 300. The cooling component 400 is used to output coolant to the storage component 300 through the liquid inlet to cool the items to be cooled.

[0052] The cooling device and system of this embodiment include a frame 100, a conveying component 200, a storage component 300, and a cooling component 400. The conveying component 200 loads items to be cooled from outside the frame 100 into the storage component 300. After loading, the conveying component 200 and the storage component 300 are moved into the receiving space via guide rails. The cooling component 400 outputs coolant from the inlet to the items to be cooled on the storage component 300, thereby cooling the items. In this embodiment, the conveying component 200 and the frame 100 are combined to facilitate the transport of a large number of items to be cooled into the receiving space for cooling. Furthermore, the coolant contacts the items from top to bottom, carrying away heat and improving cooling efficiency, thus achieving a better cooling effect. This effectively solves the problem of low cooling efficiency in existing technologies where the cooling process involves placing the items in a tray and feeding them into the cooling device, where cooling is achieved through heat exchange via the condenser tubes. Cooling efficiency is improved by spraying water onto the surface of the object to be cooled.

[0053] In the embodiments of this application, the frame 100 can be in the shape of a cuboid or a cube, and the outside is made of aluminum, iron or other alloys to form a sealing cover. At least one door that can be opened is arranged in front of the frame 100. The door can be a sliding door that moves left and right or a door that can be opened from both sides. The accommodating cavity formed inside the frame 100 is the accommodating space.

[0054] In some embodiments, the conveying component 200 can be a trolley, and the bottom of the frame 100 is provided with a guide rail formed by two tracks. A locking mechanism can be configured on the guide rail. The locking mechanism can lock the wheels at the bottom of the trolley or the push plate of the trolley, so that the trolley is locked in the accommodating space, which facilitates the cooling of the items to be cooled.

[0055] The trolley has four wheels at its bottom, at least two of which are swivel casters at the front, or all four can be swivel casters. Brakes can be installed on the casters to allow the trolley to stop and load items to be cooled onto the storage unit 300. The trolley can transport the storage unit 300 and the items loaded on it. When cooling is required, the trolley can be pushed into the receiving space via guide rails, and the cooling unit 400 can output coolant through its inlet to cool the items within the receiving cavity of the storage unit 300. After cooling, the trolley can be driven out of the guide rails, leaving the receiving space, and moved to the next processing device.

[0056] The guide rails can be multiple and arranged on the bottom of the frame 100, allowing multiple trolleys to be pushed into the accommodating space. Each trolley is equipped with a storage component 300, which can hold more items to be cooled. At the same time, a cooling component 400 is arranged above each storage component 300, so that when multiple trolleys are placed in the accommodating space, the cooling component 400 can simultaneously cool the items to be cooled on multiple trolley storage components 300, which can effectively improve the cooling efficiency and facilitate transportation and transfer.

[0057] In other embodiments, the conveying component 200 can also transport items via a conveyor line that passes through the accommodating space of the frame. The items to be cooled are placed on the conveyor line. After the items are fed from the loading section onto the conveyor line, they move along the conveyor line to enter the accommodating space. The cooling component then cools the items on the conveyor line. This method is convenient and quick, and does not require repositioning or locking. The items to be cooled can be directly transported to the accommodating space for cooling.

[0058] In this embodiment, the storage component 300 can be a multi-layered stacked tray with through holes, allowing coolant to flow from the previous tray through the channel onto the item to be cooled on the next tray. The multi-layered stacking facilitates simultaneous cooling of items at different heights, which is convenient, fast, and improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling device.

[0059] The cooling component 400 can be a shower head installed on the frame 100 or a pipe with a liquid inlet installed on the frame 100. By supplying coolant to the liquid inlet, the coolant is sprayed from above toward the item to be cooled. The coolant acts on the item to be cooled, carrying away the heat from the item, thereby achieving the cooling treatment of the item to be cooled.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the storage component 300 includes:

[0061] Multiple storage trays 310 are arranged horizontally on the conveying component 200. In each group of storage trays 310, the storage trays 310 are stacked in the height direction, and each storage tray 310 has a receiving cavity and a drain hole. The receiving cavity and the drain hole are connected. The drain hole is located at the bottom of the storage tray 310. The item to be cooled is placed in the receiving cavity, and the coolant passes through the item to be cooled and falls through the drain hole into the next storage tray 310 until it falls into the conveying component 200.

[0062] In the embodiments of this application, by configuring multiple sets of horizontally arranged storage trays 310, the cooling process of multiple sets of storage trays 310 can be performed simultaneously, thereby improving the efficiency of the cooling process.

[0063] Each set of storage trays 310 includes multiple storage trays 310 stacked in the height direction. Multiple drainage holes are arranged at the bottom of the storage trays 310. During the cooling process of the item to be cooled in the receiving cavity, the coolant enters the bottom of the receiving cavity, drains downward under the action of gravity through the drainage holes, and flows into the next storage tray 310 to cool the item in the receiving cavity of the next storage tray 310, further improving the cooling efficiency.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, the conveying component 200 has a plurality of communicating holes for the coolant to fall from the conveying component 200 into the bottom of the frame 100 when it falls onto the conveying component 200.

[0065] In this embodiment, the coolant passes through each of the storage trays 310 in each group of storage trays 310 in terms of height, and finally falls onto the conveying component 200. The conveying component 200 has multiple connecting holes. When the coolant falls onto the conveying component 200, it falls onto the frame 100 through the connecting holes.

[0066] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of recovery chambers are arranged at the bottom of the frame 100, and the recovery chambers are interconnected. The height of the recovery chambers gradually decreases along the rear side of the frame 100 so that the coolant flows toward the rear side of the frame 100.

[0067] In the embodiments of this application, the coolant falls into the recovery chamber of the frame 100 through the connecting hole of the conveying component 200 and is uniformly recovered through the recovery chamber. After recovery, since the height of the recovery chamber gradually decreases along the rear side of the frame 100, the coolant flows towards the rear side of the frame 100, allowing the coolant to gather on one side for subsequent recycling.

[0068] In some embodiments of this application, the cooling component 400 includes:

[0069] Cooling coil 410 is mounted on frame 100 and located above storage component 300, with liquid inlet located on cooling coil 410;

[0070] The fluid delivery unit is connected to the cooling coil 410 and is used to deliver coolant to the cooling coil 410.

[0071] In the embodiments of this application, the cooling coil 410 can be a pipe in the shape of an ellipse or a square, etc., with through holes for liquid delivery. The cooling coil 410 is connected to a liquid delivery component, which can deliver coolant to the cooling coil 410. The liquid is sprayed onto the item to be cooled in the storage cavity of the storage component through the liquid delivery hole of the cooling coil 410, thereby increasing the contact area between the coolant and the item to be cooled and improving the cooling efficiency and cooling effect of the cooling device.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, the infusion device includes:

[0073] Pump body 420, the output end of pump body 420 is connected to cooling coil 410;

[0074] The first valve is connected at one end to the input end of the pump body 420;

[0075] The storage tank is connected to the other end of the first valve.

[0076] In this embodiment, the pump 420 draws coolant from the storage tank and delivers it to the cooling coil 410, allowing the cooling coil 410 to spray coolant onto the item to be cooled. A first valve is included; opening the first valve controls the pump 420's drawing of coolant from the storage tank, while closing the first valve prevents the pump 420 from drawing coolant, thus controlling the coolant output. In this embodiment, the pump 420 and the storage tank are connected by a pipe, and the first valve is located on this pipe.

[0077] In some embodiments of this application, the frame 100 has a liquid outlet that communicates with the recovery chamber, and the infusion device further includes:

[0078] The first pipe 430 is connected to the liquid outlet at one end and to the input end of the pump body 420 at the other end.

[0079] The second pipe 440 is connected at one end to the output end of the pump body 420;

[0080] The second valve 450 is connected at one end to the other end of the second pipe 440;

[0081] The third pipe 460 is connected at one end, and the other end of the third pipe 460 is connected to the other end of the second valve 450.

[0082] In the embodiments of this application, the coolant collected on one side of the recovery chamber is discharged through the outlet and simultaneously transported to the input end of the pump body 420 through the first pipe 430. The pump body 420 drives the coolant through the second pipe 440, through the second valve 450, to the third pipe 460. When the second valve 450 is open, the coolant can pass through the second valve 450 to the third pipe 460; when the second valve 450 is closed, the coolant cannot pass through the second valve 450 to the third pipe 460. The recovery process of the recovered liquid is controlled by opening and closing the second valve 450, thereby realizing the recycling and reuse of the coolant.

[0083] In some embodiments of this application, the cooling component 400 further includes:

[0084] The liquid tray 480 is mounted on the frame 100 and located below the cooling coil 410. The liquid tray 480 has a liquid outlet hole. Coolant falls into the liquid tray 480 through the liquid inlet of the cooling coil 410 and is output to the storage component 300 from the liquid outlet hole of the liquid tray 480.

[0085] In the embodiments of this application, the liquid tray 480 is disposed below the cooling coil 410, so that the coolant falls into the liquid tray 480 and is buffered by the liquid tray 480 before falling onto the object to be cooled.

[0086] In some embodiments of this application, the storage tray 310 includes:

[0087] The first tray has a receiving cavity located on it and a first hole communicating with the receiving cavity, the first hole being located at the bottom of the first tray;

[0088] The second tray, connected to the first tray, has a first cavity and a drain hole. The first tray is located in the first cavity, and the height of the second tray is greater than the height of the first tray. The total coolant flow rate of the first tray at the first hole is greater than the total coolant flow rate of the second tray at the drain hole, so that the coolant in the first cavity accumulates over the edge of the first tray and returns to the receiving cavity.

[0089] In the embodiments of this application, an inner and outer tray are formed by a first tray and a second tray. The number of first holes is greater than the number of drain holes, and the diameter of the first holes can also be larger than the diameter of the drain holes. This results in the total coolant flow rate on the first tray through the first holes being greater than the total coolant flow rate on the second tray through the drain holes. Consequently, the liquid velocity falling into the first tray is greater than the velocity of the liquid falling from the second tray to the next storage tray 310. This causes coolant to accumulate in the first cavity of the second tray until the accumulated coolant in the first cavity crosses the edge of the first tray and returns to the receiving cavity, forming a circulating irrigation system. The storage trays 310 are stacked, reducing the occupied area, lowering equipment costs, and allowing for cyclical use. Furthermore, the frozen items have more uniform shape and quality, avoiding problems of inconsistent size and shape, reducing packaging hassles, and resulting in higher-quality products. The system is flexible in use; the number of storage trays 310 can be reduced or increased as needed, which helps improve refrigeration efficiency.

[0090] Embodiments of this application also provide a cooling system, the cooling system comprising:

[0091] The cooling device is as described above.

[0092] The cooling system of this embodiment may include a cooling device and an external robotic arm that carries the items to be cooled onto the receiving cavity of the storage component 300.

[0093] The cooling system of this embodiment includes a frame 100, a conveying component 200, a storage component 300, and a cooling component 400. The conveying component 200 loads items to be cooled from outside the frame 100 into the storage component 300. After loading, the conveying component 200 and the storage component 300 are moved into the receiving space via guide rails. The cooling component 400 outputs coolant from its inlet to the items to be cooled on the storage component 300, thus cooling the items. In this embodiment, the conveying component 200 and the frame 100 are combined to facilitate the transport of a large number of items to be cooled into the receiving space for cooling. Furthermore, the coolant contacts the items from top to bottom, carrying away heat and improving cooling efficiency. This effectively solves the problem of low cooling efficiency in existing technologies where the cooling process involves placing the items in a tray and feeding them into the cooling device, where cooling is achieved through heat exchange via the condenser tubes.

[0094] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the electronic device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in an embodiment of a cooling device, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0096] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cooling device, characterized in that, The cooling device includes: The frame has a receiving space and is equipped with guide rails, the guide rails being located within the receiving space; The conveying component is movable relative to the frame, and the conveying component is connected to the guide rail to allow the conveying component to enter the receiving space; A storage component, disposed on the conveying component, has a receiving cavity for receiving articles to be cooled; and A cooling component, mounted on the frame, has a liquid inlet located above the storage component. The cooling component is used to output coolant to the storage component through the liquid inlet to cool the item to be cooled.

2. The cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage component includes: Multiple storage trays are arranged horizontally on the conveying component. In each group of storage trays, the storage trays are stacked in the height direction. The receiving cavity is located on the storage tray. The storage tray has a drain hole communicating with the receiving cavity. The drain hole is located at the bottom of the storage tray. The item to be cooled is placed in the receiving cavity. The coolant passes through the item to be cooled and falls through the drain hole into the next storage tray until it falls into the conveying component.

3. The cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying component has multiple connecting holes, allowing coolant to fall from the conveying component into the bottom of the frame when it falls onto the conveying component.

4. The cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame has multiple recovery chambers that are interconnected, and the height of the recovery chambers gradually decreases along the rear side of the frame so that the coolant flows toward the rear side of the frame.

5. The cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooling component includes: A cooling coil is mounted on the frame and located above the storage component, with the infusion port located on the cooling coil; The infusion unit is connected to the cooling coil and is used to deliver coolant to the cooling coil.

6. The cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The infusion device includes: Pump body, the output end of which is connected to the cooling coil; The first valve has one end connected to the input end of the pump body; The liquid storage tank is connected to the other end of the first valve.

7. The cooling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The frame has a liquid outlet, which communicates with the recovery chamber. The infusion device further includes: The first pipe has one end connected to the liquid outlet and the other end connected to the input end of the pump body; The second pipe is connected at one end to the output end of the pump body; The second valve is connected at one end to the other end of the second pipe; The third pipe has one end connected to the valve, and the other end of the third pipe is connected to the other end of the second valve.

8. The cooling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooling component also includes: A liquid tray is mounted on the frame and located below the cooling coil. The liquid tray has a liquid outlet hole. The coolant falls into the liquid tray through the liquid inlet of the cooling coil and is output to the storage component from the liquid outlet hole of the liquid tray.

9. The cooling device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The storage tray includes: A first tray, wherein the receiving cavity is located on the first tray and has a first hole communicating with the receiving cavity, the first hole being located at the bottom of the first tray; The second tray, connected to the first tray, has a first cavity and a drain hole. The first tray is located in the first cavity, and the height of the second tray is greater than the height of the first tray. The total coolant flow rate of the first tray at the first hole is greater than the total coolant flow rate of the second tray at the drain hole, so that the coolant in the first cavity accumulates over the edge of the first tray and returns to the receiving cavity.

10. A cooling system, characterized in that, The cooling system includes: The cooling device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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