Steam cooling device for steam cabinet

By designing a steam cooling device combining liquid cooling and air cooling in the steam cabinet, the problem of steam cannot be effectively cooled is solved, efficient steam cooling and noise reduction are achieved, and the kitchen environment is improved.

CN222443897UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11UNIVERSAL ELECTRICAL MACHINE WORKS (HUIZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420458608.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-11
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-11

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Technical Problem

The steam generated by the existing steam cabinet during operation cannot be effectively cooled, causing the kitchen area to be humid and increasing the power of the exhaust system to solve this problem, which will cause noise problems.

Method used

A steam cooling device for steam cabinet is designed, and a cooling system combining liquid cooling and air cooling is used to realize the circulating flow of coolant through the combination of heat exchanger and air cooling radiator to ensure the cooling effect of steam.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the steam emission temperature, reduces dependence on the exhaust system, reduces noise in the kitchen, and improves the working environment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steam cabinets, in particular to a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet, which comprises a heat exchanger, an air-cooled radiator, a cooling liquid storage cabin and a circulating pump, the circulating pump is respectively connected with the cooling liquid storage cabin and the heat exchanger through pipelines and used for conveying cooling liquid, and the heat exchanger is connected with the air-cooled radiator through a pipeline. A temperature sensor is further arranged at a steam exhaust port of the heat exchanger and used for detecting the exhaust temperature in real time so as to control the rotating speed of a fan of the air cooling radiator, the cooling efficiency can be automatically adjusted, the air cooling radiator is connected with a cooling liquid storage bin through a pipeline so as to form a cooling liquid circulating pipeline, and the cooling effect of cooling liquid can be ensured through the air cooling radiator. By combining a liquid cooling structure, steam of the steam cabinet is rapidly cooled, steam cooling and steam cooling emission of the steam cabinet are improved, the atomization effect generated by a large amount of steam is avoided, a large amount of steam is prevented from rushing to a user, and the use experience of the steam cabinet is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of steam cabinets, in particular to a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet. Background Art

[0002] At present, most of the steam generated by traditional steam cabinets on the market is directly discharged to the outside when working, and it does not have the steam cooling function; if the flow rate of the kitchen exhaust system is insufficient, a large amount of steam cannot be removed in time, which may easily cause problems such as humid environment in the kitchen area. In some special occasions such as subway stations, it is sometimes impossible to increase the power of the exhaust system, and smoke alarms will be triggered; although the power of the exhaust system can be increased in some occasions, it will also increase the noise in the kitchen and worsen the working environment.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a steam cooling device suitable for a steam cabinet. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet, which adopts a cooling system combining liquid cooling and air cooling to achieve the circulation flow of coolant, thereby ensuring the cooling effect of the coolant and the cooling effect of the steam.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A steam cooling device for a steam cabinet comprises a heat exchanger, an air-cooled radiator, a coolant storage compartment and a circulation pump; the water inlet pipe of the circulation pump is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline, the water outlet pipe of the circulation pump is connected to the water inlet pipeline of the heat exchanger for conveying coolant, the water outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the air-cooled radiator pipeline, the water outlet of the air-cooled radiator is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline; the steam inlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the steam cabinet pipeline, the steam discharge port of the heat exchanger is also provided with a temperature sensor for real-time detection of the discharge temperature to control the fan speed of the air-cooled radiator to achieve automatic adjustment of the cooling efficiency, the air-cooled radiator is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline to form a circulation pipeline for the coolant.

[0007] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present invention, the heat exchanger is provided with at least one cooling chamber, and two or more cooling chambers are connected in series via pipelines.

[0008] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, a cooling copper tube is provided in the cooling cavity, and the cooling copper tube is coiled and arranged in the cooling cavity.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment of the utility model, the air-cooled radiator is provided with at least one air-cooling chamber, two or more of the air-cooling chambers are connected in series through pipes, and at least one cooling fan is provided at the bottom of the air-cooled radiator for accelerating heat dissipation, and the cooling fan is a variable frequency fan.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment of the utility model, an air cooling pipeline is provided in the air cooling cavity, a plurality of heat dissipation fins are provided on the outer wall of the air cooling pipeline, the air cooling pipeline is coiled in the air cooling cavity, air ducts are provided between the heat dissipation fins, and the direction of the air ducts is consistent with the blowing direction of the heat dissipation fan, so as to quickly remove heat.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment of the utility model, the coolant storage compartment is connected to a liquid level gauge to facilitate observation of the coolant level and timely replenishment of the coolant.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment of the utility model, a structure matching the cooling copper tube is provided inside the cooling chamber to enable more complete contact between the steam and the cooling copper tube, thereby improving the cooling effect.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the utility model

[0014] The utility model discloses a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet, which is provided with a heat exchanger for cooling steam. The heat exchanger has a structure matching the shape of a cooling copper tube, so that the steam and the cooling copper tube can be in more complete contact with each other, thereby improving the cooling effect. The coolant passing through the heat exchanger can be cooled and dissipated through an air-cooled radiator. The air-cooled radiator can adjust the speed of a cooling fan according to the discharge temperature to accelerate the heat dissipation of the coolant, thereby ensuring the cooling effect of continuous use of the coolant, thereby indirectly reducing the power of the exhaust system and reducing the wind noise in the kitchen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art are briefly introduced below.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet in Embodiment 1 of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a steam cabinet in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0018] Explanation of the reference numerals: circulating pump 1, water inlet pipe 2, water outlet pipe 3, coolant 4, coolant storage compartment 5, coolant reflux pipe 6, cooling fan 9, air cooling chamber 10, air cooling exhaust port 11, heat exchanger 12, cooling copper tube 13, steam inlet 14, steam discharge port 15, use area 16, control box 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention are described in detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Example

[0020] In order to improve the user experience of the steam cabinet, a steam cooling device for the steam cabinet is designed. The specific scheme is as follows:

[0021] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a steam cooling device for a steam cabinet comprises a heat exchanger 12, an air-cooled radiator, a coolant storage compartment 5 and a circulation pump 1; a water inlet pipe 2 of the circulation pump is connected to a pipeline of the coolant storage compartment 5, a water outlet pipe 3 of the circulation pump is connected to a water inlet pipe of the heat exchanger 12 for conveying coolant 4, a water outlet of the heat exchanger 12 is connected to a pipeline of the air-cooled radiator, and a water outlet of the air-cooled radiator is connected to a pipeline of the coolant storage compartment 5; a steam inlet 14 of the heat exchanger 12 is connected to a pipeline of the steam cabinet, a steam discharge port 15 of the heat exchanger 12 is also provided with a temperature sensor for real-time detection of the discharge temperature to control the fan speed of the air-cooled radiator to achieve automatic adjustment of the cooling efficiency, and the air-cooled radiator is connected to a pipeline of the coolant storage compartment 5 to form a circulation pipeline of the coolant 4.

[0022] The heat exchanger 12 is provided with at least one cooling chamber, and two or more cooling chambers are connected in series through pipes. In this embodiment, the heat exchanger 12 is provided with two cooling chambers, and the cooling copper tubes 13 and the chambers in the two cooling chambers are connected in series through pipes.

[0023] A cooling copper tube 13 is provided in the cooling cavity. The cooling copper tube 13 is coiled in the cooling cavity. In this embodiment, the cooling copper tube 13 is spirally coiled in the cooling cavity. The cooling copper tube 13 is horizontally arranged to increase the heat exchange contact area and improve the heat exchange effect.

[0024] The air-cooled radiator is provided with at least one air-cooling chamber 10, two or more air-cooling chambers 10 are connected in series through pipelines, and at least one cooling fan 9 is provided at the bottom of the air-cooled radiator for accelerating heat dissipation, and the cooling fan 9 is a variable frequency fan.

[0025] In this embodiment, the air-cooled radiator is provided with two air-cooling chambers 10, the two air-cooling chambers 10 are arranged opposite to each other up and down, the two air-cooling chambers 10 are connected in series through pipes, and a cooling fan 9 is provided below the lower air-cooling chamber 10. The cooling fan 9 blows air upward to take away the heat of the coolant 4. In the air-cooling chamber 10, the air-cooling pipeline is arranged in an S shape. Only one S-shaped pipeline is drawn in the accompanying drawing for illustration. In practice, the air-cooling chamber 10 includes multiple S-shaped pipelines as shown in the accompanying drawing, which extend the flow path of the coolant 4 and improve the air cooling effect.

[0026] An air cooling pipeline is provided in the air cooling chamber 10, and a plurality of heat dissipation fins are provided on the outer wall of the air cooling pipeline. The air cooling pipeline is coiled in the air cooling chamber 10, and air ducts are provided between the heat dissipation fins. The direction of the air ducts is consistent with the blowing direction of the heat dissipation fan 9, so as to quickly take away the heat.

[0027] A coolant return pipe 6 is connected between the air-cooled radiator and the coolant storage compartment 5 .

[0028] The coolant storage compartment 5 is connected to a liquid level gauge to facilitate observing the liquid level of the coolant 4 and replenishing the coolant 4 in time.

[0029] The top of the coolant storage compartment 5 is also provided with a sealed filling port for filling the coolant 4 , which can seal the coolant storage compartment 5 to prevent external air, moisture, impurities, etc. from entering the coolant storage compartment 5 .

[0030] A structure matching the cooling copper tube 13 is provided inside the cooling chamber to make the steam and the cooling copper tube 13 contact more completely and improve the cooling effect. In this embodiment, the cooling copper tube 13 is a horizontal spiral shape, and the inner wall of the cooling chamber fits the outer shape of the cooling copper tube 13, which can avoid the steam in the corners from being directly discharged without heat exchange, thereby improving the steam cooling effect.

[0031] In the steam cooling device of the present scheme, a large amount of steam enters the heat exchanger 12, and the steam exchanges heat with the coolant 4 in the cooling copper tube 13 to cool the steam. In order to make the steam contact with the cooling copper tube 13 more fully, a structure matching the shape of the cooling copper tube 13 is adopted inside the heat exchanger 12 to make the steam contact with the cooling copper tube 13 more fully, thereby improving the cooling effect. The coolant 4 after heat exchange enters the air-cooled radiator, and is cooled and dissipated by the air-cooled radiator. The steam discharge port 15 is provided with a temperature sensor for real-time monitoring, and the speed of the cooling fan 9 can be adjusted according to the discharge temperature to speed up the heat dissipation of the coolant 4 to ensure the cooling effect of the continuous use of the coolant 4. Example

[0032] The present embodiment discloses a steam cabinet, which includes a cabinet body and a use area 16 arranged in the cabinet body, a steam cooling device, a steam generator and a control box 17. The steam cooling device is the steam cooling device for the steam cabinet of Example 1. The steam cooling device is arranged on the left side of the cabinet body, and the use area 16 and the control box 17 are arranged on the right side of the cabinet body. The heat exchanger 12 of the steam cooling device is arranged above the use area 16 and the steam inlet 14 of the heat exchanger 12 is connected to the use area 16. The control box 17 is arranged below the use area 16. The control box 17 is electrically connected to the energized components inside the steam cabinet to monitor and control each energized component. The steam generator is arranged behind the control box 17 and is connected to the use area 16 to supply steam to the use area 16. The radiator is arranged on the upper left side of the cabinet body, and the top of the left side of the cabinet body is an air-cooled heat dissipation exhaust port 11. The coolant storage compartment 5 is arranged below the air-cooled radiator, and the circulating pump 1 is arranged below the coolant storage compartment 5. The connecting pipelines of each part are arranged at the rear of the cabinet body.

[0033] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technical personnel in this field can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam cooling device for a steam cabinet, characterized in that: It includes a heat exchanger, an air-cooled radiator, a coolant storage compartment and a circulation pump; the water inlet pipe of the circulation pump is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline, the water outlet pipe of the circulation pump is connected to the water inlet pipeline of the heat exchanger for conveying coolant, the water outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the air-cooled radiator pipeline, the water outlet of the air-cooled radiator is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline; the steam inlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the steam cabinet pipeline, the steam exhaust port of the heat exchanger is also provided with a temperature sensor, which detects the exhaust temperature in real time to control the fan speed of the air-cooled radiator to achieve automatic adjustment of cooling efficiency, the air-cooled radiator is connected to the coolant storage compartment pipeline to form a circulation pipeline for the coolant.

2. A steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchanger is provided with at least one cooling chamber, and two or more cooling chambers are connected in series through pipelines.

3. A steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cooling copper tube is arranged in the cooling cavity, and the cooling copper tube is arranged in a coiled state in the cooling cavity.

4. The steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air-cooled radiator is provided with at least one air-cooling chamber, and two or more of the air-cooling chambers are connected in series through pipelines. At least one cooling fan is provided at the bottom of the air-cooled radiator for accelerating heat dissipation, and the cooling fan is a variable frequency fan.

5. A steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: An air cooling pipeline is arranged in the air cooling cavity, and a plurality of heat dissipation fins are arranged on the outer wall of the air cooling pipeline. The air cooling pipeline is arranged in a coiled manner in the air cooling cavity, and air ducts are arranged between the heat dissipation fins. The direction of the air ducts is consistent with the blowing direction of the heat dissipation fan, so as to quickly take away the heat.

6. The steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coolant storage compartment is connected to a liquid level gauge to facilitate observing the coolant level and replenishing the coolant in time.

7. The steam cooling device for a steam cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooling cavity is provided with a structure matching the cooling copper tube, so that the steam and the cooling copper tube are in more complete contact, thereby improving the cooling effect.