A device for uniformly cooling an ice storage tank

By setting up a communication main pipe and multiple adapter sub-mounts inside the ice storage tank, a uniform cooling device for the ice storage tank is designed, which solves the problem of uneven water intake and improves fluid stability and system integration and flexibility.

CN222747545UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11YANTAI BINGLUN ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420899277.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-28
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-28

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Technical Problem

The existing ice storage tanks are uneven in water, resulting in unstable fluids and affecting the operation of supercooled water dynamic ice slurry system.

Method used

A uniform cooling device for ice storage tank is designed. By setting up a connecting main pipe and multiple adapter sub-seats inside the ice storage tank, and setting out water outlet pipes step by step to ensure uniform cooling and stable water outlet.

Benefits of technology

The stability of the fluid inside the ice storage tank is achieved, the integration, stability and flexibility of the supercooled water dynamic ice slurry system is improved, and the problem of uneven water intake is solved.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank, relating to the fields of ice making and process chilled water technology. It includes an ice storage tank with a main connecting pipe inside; the main connecting pipe penetrates the side of the ice storage tank; a main adapter is on the main connecting pipe; first connecting branch pipes are on both sides of the main adapter; a first adapter is on the other end of each first connecting branch pipe; second connecting branch pipes are on both ends of each first adapter; a second adapter is on the other end of each second connecting branch pipe; third connecting branch pipes are on both ends of each second adapter; a third adapter is on the other end of each third connecting branch pipe; fourth connecting branch pipes are on both sides of each third adapter; a branch pipe is on the other end of each fourth connecting branch pipe; and water outlet pipes are on both ends of each branch pipe, penetrating the bottom of the ice storage tank. This utility model provides a uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank, which reduces the water intake speed of the branch pipes and improves the stability of the fluid inside the ice storage tank by setting multiple water outlet pipes on the ice storage tank.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ice making and process ice water, in particular to a device for uniformly cooling an ice storage tank. Background Art

[0002] At present, water extraction from ice storage tanks is not standardized, and there is single-point water extraction or water extraction from different processes, which easily leads to many problems such as uneven water extraction, water extraction short circuit and unstable operation of supercooled water dynamic ice slurry system energy storage device.

[0003] Therefore, a uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank is provided, which is used for large-scale supercooled water dynamic ice slurry cold storage ice storage tanks and the scene of uneven ice making and water extraction, and completely solves the problem of fluid instability in the ice storage tank. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an ice storage tank uniform cooling device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an ice storage tank uniform cooling device, which includes an ice storage tank, wherein a connecting main pipe is arranged inside the ice storage tank; one end of the connecting main pipe passes through one side surface of the ice storage tank, and a main adapter seat is arranged on the other end of the connecting main pipe, the cross-sectional center of the main adapter seat coincides with the cross-sectional center of the internal ground of the ice storage tank, first connecting branch pipes are arranged on both sides of the main adapter seat, the other end of the first connecting branch pipe is arranged with a first adapter seat, both ends of the first adapter seat are arranged with second connecting branch pipes, the other end of the second connecting branch pipe is arranged with a second adapter seat, both ends of the second adapter seat are arranged with third connecting branch pipes, the other end of the third connecting branch pipe is arranged with a third adapter seat, both sides of the third adapter seat are arranged with fourth connecting branch pipes, the other end of the fourth connecting branch pipe is arranged with a shunt pipe, both ends of the shunt pipe are arranged with water outlet pipes, and the water outlet pipe runs through the bottom of the ice storage tank.

[0006] As a preferred solution of the uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank described in the utility model, wherein: the connecting main pipe is parallel to the bottom surface of the ice storage tank, the first connecting branch pipe, the second connecting branch pipe and the third connecting branch pipe are all in "L" shape, and the longitudinal ends of the first connecting branch pipe, the second connecting branch pipe and the third connecting branch pipe are all perpendicular to the side surface of the ice storage tank; the main adapter seat is located above the first adapter branch seat, and the longitudinal end of the first connecting branch pipe is perpendicular to the top surface of the first adapter branch seat; the first adapter branch seat is located above the second adapter branch seat, and the longitudinal end of the second connecting branch pipe is perpendicular to the top surface of the second adapter branch seat; the second adapter branch seat is located above the third adapter branch seat, and the longitudinal end of the third connecting branch pipe is perpendicular to the top surface of the third adapter branch seat.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the ice storage tank uniform cooling device described in the utility model, wherein: the connecting main pipe is connected to the main adapter seat, the first connecting branch pipe is connected to the first adapter branch seat, the second connecting branch pipe is connected to the second adapter branch seat, the third connecting branch pipe is connected to the third adapter branch seat, the third adapter branch seat is connected to the shunt pipe, and the shunt pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank described in the utility model, the lateral end of the first connecting branch pipe is parallel to the side surface through which the connecting main pipe on the ice storage tank passes, the lateral end of the first connecting branch pipe is parallel to the lateral end of the second connecting branch pipe; the lateral end of the second connecting branch pipe is perpendicular to the lateral end of the third connecting branch pipe; the lateral end of the third connecting branch pipe is perpendicular to the lateral end of the fourth connecting branch pipe.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the ice storage tank uniform cooling device described in the utility model, water inlets are arranged on the side surfaces of both ends of the third adapter sub-seat which are perpendicular to the fourth connecting branch pipe, the diameter of the water inlet is larger than the diameter of the fourth connecting branch pipe, and a water wheel is arranged inside the third adapter sub-seat.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the ice storage tank uniform cooling device described in the utility model, a rotating shaft is arranged on the bottom surface of the water wheel, and a bearing is arranged at the connection between the rotating shaft and the inner bottom surface of the third adapter sub-seat.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the ice storage tank uniform cooling device described in the utility model, wherein: the top surface of the third transfer sub-seat is evenly provided with multiple connecting rods at the connection point with the third connecting branch pipe, the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a bearing seat, the bottom surface of the bearing seat is provided with a bearing inside, and the top surface of the water wheel is also provided with a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft on the top surface of the water wheel is connected to the bearing in the bearing seat.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0013] 1. The utility model provides an ice storage tank uniform cooling device, which reduces the water intake speed of the diversion pipe and improves the stability of the fluid inside the ice storage tank by arranging a total adapter seat, a first adapter sub-seat, a second adapter sub-seat and a third adapter sub-seat in layers and increments step by step, and then arranging multiple water outlet pipes on the ice storage tank.

[0014] 2. The utility model provides an ice storage tank uniform cooling device, which improves the integration, stability and flexibility of the supercooled water dynamic ice slurry system energy storage device and expands the application range of traditional energy storage devices.

[0015] 3. The utility model provides an ice storage tank uniform cooling device, which solves the problem of uneven water intake in the ice storage tank through multiple water outlet pipes.

[0016] 4. The utility model provides an ice storage tank uniform cooling device, by arranging a water wheel inside the third transfer sub-seat, reducing the impact on the third transfer sub-seat when water is discharged, and further reducing the failure rate of the ice storage tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ice storage tank uniform cooling device of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank according to the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an ice storage tank uniform cooling device of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third transfer sub-seat of an ice storage tank uniform cooling device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 The utility model is a bottom view of a third adapter sub-seat of an ice storage tank uniform cooling device.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Ice storage tank; 2. Main connecting pipe; 3. Main adapter seat; 31. First connecting branch pipe; 4. First adapter branch seat; 41. Second connecting branch pipe; 5. Second adapter branch seat; 51. Third connecting branch pipe; 6. Third adapter branch seat; 61. Fourth connecting branch pipe; 62. Water inlet; 7. Diverter pipe; 71. Water outlet pipe; 8. Water wheel; 81. Rotating shaft; 82. Bearing; 83. Bearing seat; 84. Connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5, is a uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank provided by the utility model, the uniform cooling device for an ice storage tank comprises an ice storage tank 1, a connecting main pipe 2 is arranged inside the ice storage tank 1; one end of the connecting main pipe 2 passes through one side of the ice storage tank 1, a main adapter seat 3 is arranged on the other end of the connecting main pipe 2, the cross-sectional center of the main adapter seat 3 coincides with the cross-sectional center of the ground inside the ice storage tank 1, first connecting branch pipes 31 are arranged on both sides of the main adapter seat 3, and the other end of the first connecting branch pipe 31 is arranged with a first adapter branch The first adapter sub-seat 4 is provided with a second connecting branch pipe 41 at both ends of the first adapter sub-seat 4, a second connecting branch pipe 41 is provided at the other end of the second connecting branch pipe 41, a third connecting sub-seat 5 is provided at both ends of the second connecting sub-seat 5, a third connecting sub-seat 6 is provided at the other end of the third connecting branch pipe 51, a fourth connecting branch pipe 61 is provided on both sides of the third connecting sub-seat 6, a shunt pipe 7 is provided at the other end of the fourth connecting branch pipe 61, and a water outlet pipe 71 is provided at both ends of the shunt pipe 7, and the water outlet pipe 71 runs through the bottom of the ice storage tank 1.

[0027] Specifically, the connecting main pipe 2 is connected to the main adapter seat 3, the main adapter seat 3 and the first adapter sub-seat 4 are connected through the first connecting sub-pipe 31, the first adapter sub-seat 4 and the second adapter sub-seat 5 are connected through the second connecting sub-pipe 41, the second adapter sub-seat 5 and the third adapter sub-seat 6 are connected through the third connecting sub-pipe 51, and the third adapter sub-seat 6 is connected to the shunt pipe 7 and the water outlet pipe 71, so that the connecting main pipe 2, the main adapter seat 3, the first adapter sub-seat 4, the second adapter sub-seat 5, the third adapter sub-seat 6, the shunt pipe 7 and the water outlet pipe 71 are connected inside the ice storage tank 1, and the number of the main adapter seat 3, the first adapter sub-seat 4, the second adapter sub-seat 5 and the third adapter sub-seat 6 increases step by step.

[0028] The connecting main pipe 2 is parallel to the bottom surface of the ice storage tank 1, and the shapes of the first connecting branch pipe 31, the second connecting branch pipe 41 and the third connecting branch pipe 51 are all "L"-shaped, and the longitudinal ends of the first connecting branch pipe 31, the second connecting branch pipe 41 and the third connecting branch pipe 51 are all perpendicular to the side surface of the ice storage tank 1; the main adapter seat 3 is located above the first adapter branch seat 4, and the longitudinal end of the first connecting branch pipe 31 is perpendicular to the top surface of the first adapter branch seat 4; the first adapter branch seat 4 is located above the second adapter branch seat 5, and the longitudinal end of the second connecting branch pipe 41 is perpendicular to the top surface of the second adapter branch seat 5; the second adapter branch seat 5 is located above the third adapter branch seat 6, and the longitudinal end of the third connecting branch pipe 51 is perpendicular to the top surface of the third adapter branch seat 6.

[0029] Specifically, the main adapter seat 3, the first adapter sub-seat 4, the second adapter sub-seat 5 and the third adapter sub-seat 6 are vertically distributed up and down.

[0030] The connecting main pipe 2 is connected to the main adapter seat 3, the first connecting branch pipe 31 is connected to the first adapter branch seat 4, the second connecting branch pipe 41 is connected to the second adapter branch seat 5, the third connecting branch pipe 51 is connected to the third adapter branch seat 6, the third adapter branch seat 6 is connected to the diversion pipe 7, and the diversion pipe 7 is connected to the water outlet pipe 71.

[0031] Specifically, the connecting main pipe 2, the main adapter seat 3, the first adapter sub-seat 4, the second adapter sub-seat 5, the third adapter sub-seat 6, the diversion pipe 7 and the water outlet pipe 71 are all connected to each other.

[0032] The lateral end of the first connecting branch pipe 31 is parallel to the side surface of the ice storage tank 1 through which the connecting main pipe 2 passes, and the lateral end of the first connecting branch pipe 31 is parallel to the lateral end of the second connecting branch pipe 41; the lateral end of the second connecting branch pipe 41 is perpendicular to the lateral end of the third connecting branch pipe 51; the lateral end of the third connecting branch pipe 51 is perpendicular to the lateral end of the fourth connecting branch pipe 61.

[0033] Specifically, the first transfer sub-seat 4 , the second transfer sub-seat 5 and the third transfer sub-seat 6 are uniformly distributed in layers in the transverse direction.

[0034] Water inlets 62 are arranged on both ends of the third transfer sub-seat 6 perpendicular to the fourth connecting branch pipe 61 . The diameter of the water inlet 62 is larger than that of the fourth connecting branch pipe 61 . A water wheel 8 is arranged inside the third transfer sub-seat 6 .

[0035] Specifically, the water in the ice storage tank 1 enters the third adapter sub-seat 6 through the water inlet 62. According to the liquid level in the ice storage tank 1, the liquid level in the connecting main pipe 2 is made flush with the liquid level in the ice storage tank 1, and one or more water outlet pipes 71 are opened to allow water to enter the third adapter sub-seat 6 corresponding to the water outlet pipe 71, thereby driving the water wheel 8 to rotate.

[0036] A rotating shaft 81 is arranged on the bottom surface of the water wheel 8 , and a bearing 82 is arranged at the connection between the rotating shaft 81 and the inner bottom surface of the third adapter sub-seat 6 .

[0037] Specifically, the water wheel 8 can rotate independently on the inner bottom surface of the third adapter sub-seat 6 through the rotating shaft 81 and the bearing 82 .

[0038] A plurality of connecting rods 84 are evenly arranged on the top surface of the third transfer sub-seat 6 at the connection point with the third connecting branch pipe 51, a bearing seat 83 is arranged at the other end of the connecting rod 84, a bearing 82 is arranged inside the bottom surface of the bearing seat 83, and a rotating shaft 81 is also arranged on the top surface of the water wheel 8, and the rotating shaft 81 on the top surface of the water wheel 8 is connected to the bearing 82 in the bearing seat 83.

[0039] Specifically, the connecting rod 84 fixes the bearing seat 83 on the top surface of the third transfer sub-seat 6 and the inside of the third connecting branch pipe 51, and the rotating shaft 81 can rotate independently of the top surface of the third transfer sub-seat 6 through the bearing seat 83 and the bearing 82; the rotating shaft 81 and the bearing 82 at both ends of the water wheel 8 can rotate independently of the third transfer sub-seat 6.

[0040] During use, the ice storage tank 1 stores an ice-water mixture, and the ice and water are naturally stratified under the action of gravity. The total adapter seat 3, the first adapter sub-seat 4, the second adapter sub-seat 5 and the third adapter sub-seat 6 are arranged in a step-by-step and incremental manner, and the third adapter sub-seat 6 with the largest number is placed at the position closest to the bottom surface of the ice storage tank 1. The diameters of the first connecting branch pipe 31, the second connecting branch pipe 41, the third connecting branch pipe 51, the fourth connecting branch pipe 61, the diversion pipe 7 and the water outlet pipe 71 are the same, which are all smaller than the diameter of the connecting main pipe 2. After water enters the third adapter sub-seat 6 from the water inlet 62, the liquid level of the water in the connecting main pipe 2 is It is flush with the liquid level inside the ice storage tank 1, which is convenient for taking water from the water outlet pipe 71; when taking water, the water wheel 8 is driven to rotate, reducing the impact on the third transfer sub-seat 6 when the water is discharged; the first connecting branch pipe 31, the second connecting branch pipe 41, the third connecting branch pipe 51, the fourth connecting branch pipe 61 and the diverter pipe 7 are arranged to reduce the water intake speed of the water outlet pipe 71 and improve the stability of the fluid inside the ice storage tank 1; and the connecting main pipe 2, the first connecting branch pipe 31, the second connecting branch pipe 41, the third connecting branch pipe 51, the fourth connecting branch pipe 61, the diverter pipe 7 and the water outlet pipe 71 are all made of galvanized pipes, which are cheap, simple to construct and highly feasible.

[0041] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ice storage tank uniform cooling device, comprising an ice storage tank (1), characterized in that: A connecting main pipe (2) is arranged inside the ice storage tank (1); one end of the connecting main pipe (2) passes through a side surface of the ice storage tank (1); a main adapter seat (3) is arranged on the other end of the connecting main pipe (2); the cross-sectional center of the main adapter seat (3) coincides with the cross-sectional center of the ground inside the ice storage tank (1); first connecting branch pipes (31) are arranged on both sides of the main adapter seat (3); a first adapter branch seat (4) is arranged at the other end of the first connecting branch pipe (31); and second connecting branch pipes are arranged at both ends of the first adapter branch seat (4). (41), a second transfer sub-seat (5) is arranged at the other end of the second connecting branch pipe (41), third connecting branch pipes (51) are arranged at both ends of the second transfer sub-seat (5), a third transfer sub-seat (6) is arranged at the other end of the third connecting branch pipe (51), fourth connecting branch pipes (61) are arranged on both sides of the third transfer sub-seat (6), a flow distribution pipe (7) is arranged at the other end of the fourth connecting branch pipe (61), and water outlet pipes (71) are arranged at both ends of the flow distribution pipe (7), and the water outlet pipes (71) penetrate the bottom of the ice storage tank (1).

2. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting main pipe (2) is parallel to the bottom surface of the ice storage tank (1); the first connecting branch pipe (31), the second connecting branch pipe (41) and the third connecting branch pipe (51) are all in an "L" shape; the longitudinal ends of the first connecting branch pipe (31), the second connecting branch pipe (41) and the third connecting branch pipe (51) are all perpendicular to the side surface of the ice storage tank (1); the main adapter seat (3) is located above the first adapter branch seat (4); the longitudinal end of the first connecting branch pipe (31) is perpendicular to the top surface of the first adapter branch seat (4); the first adapter branch seat (4) is located above the second adapter branch seat (5); the longitudinal end of the second connecting branch pipe (41) is perpendicular to the top surface of the second adapter branch seat (5); the second adapter branch seat (5) is located above the third adapter branch seat (6); the longitudinal end of the third connecting branch pipe (51) is perpendicular to the top surface of the third adapter branch seat (6).

3. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting main pipe (2) is connected to the main adapter seat (3), the first connecting branch pipe (31) is connected to the first adapter branch seat (4), the second connecting branch pipe (41) is connected to the second adapter branch seat (5), the third connecting branch pipe (51) is connected to the third adapter branch seat (6), the third adapter branch seat (6) is connected to the diversion pipe (7), and the diversion pipe (7) is connected to the water outlet pipe (71).

4. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transverse end of the first connecting branch pipe (31) is parallel to the side surface of the ice storage tank (1) through which the connecting main pipe (2) passes; the transverse end of the first connecting branch pipe (31) is parallel to the transverse end of the second connecting branch pipe (41); the transverse end of the second connecting branch pipe (41) is perpendicular to the transverse end of the third connecting branch pipe (51); and the transverse end of the third connecting branch pipe (51) is perpendicular to the transverse end of the fourth connecting branch pipe (61).

5. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Water inlets (62) are arranged on the side surfaces of both ends of the third transfer sub-seat (6) which are perpendicular to the fourth connecting branch pipe (61); the diameter of the water inlet (62) is greater than the diameter of the fourth connecting branch pipe (61); and a water wheel (8) is arranged inside the third transfer sub-seat (6).

6. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (81) is provided on the bottom surface of the water wheel (8), and a bearing (82) is provided at the connection between the rotating shaft (81) and the inner bottom surface of the third transfer sub-seat (6).

7. The ice storage tank uniform cooling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of connecting rods (84) are evenly arranged on the top surface of the third transfer sub-seat (6) at a point where the third connecting sub-seat (51) is connected, a bearing seat (83) is arranged at the other end of the connecting rod (84), a bearing (82) is arranged inside the bottom surface of the bearing seat (83), a rotating shaft (81) is also arranged on the top surface of the water wheel (8), and the rotating shaft (81) on the top surface of the water wheel (8) is connected to the bearing (82) in the bearing seat (83).