Liquid storage device with thermosyphon function

Through the integrated liquid storage tank and thermosiphon reservoir, the complexity and cost of equipment in the existing refrigeration system are solved, and the effect of efficient heat exchange and simplified construction is achieved.

CN223191882UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05SHANGHAI JIYOU REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421990758.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-16
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-16

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Technical Problem

In the existing refrigeration system, the structure of the siphon tank and liquid reservoir is complex, resulting in increased footprint, high cost and long construction time.

Method used

Design a reservoir with thermosiphon function, integrating liquid storage tank, liquid inlet pipe, liquid outlet pipe, balance pipe, thermosiphon oil cooling return pipe and liquid supply pipe, simplifying the structure, realizing the integration of the thermosiphon liquid storage space and liquid storage chamber, and reducing the number of equipment.

Benefits of technology

It improves heat exchange efficiency, reduces the equipment's floor area, construction cost and construction difficulty, and has good refrigeration and oil cooling effects.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a liquid storage device with a thermosyphon function, which comprises a liquid storage tank which is vertically arranged, a liquid storage cavity is arranged inside the liquid storage tank, a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe, a balance pipe and a thermosyphon oil cooling air return pipe which are all communicated with the liquid storage cavity are arranged outside the liquid storage tank, and a thermosyphon oil cooling liquid supply pipe communicated with a thermosyphon liquid storage space is arranged outside the liquid storage tank. At most five partition plates are arranged in the liquid storage cavity and used for defining a thermosyphon liquid storage space with an upward opening in the liquid storage cavity, the liquid inlet pipe is located at the top end of the liquid storage tank and used for being communicated with a condenser, the liquid outlet pipe is located at one side end of the liquid storage tank and close to the bottom end of the liquid storage tank and used for being communicated with external equipment, and the balance pipe is located at the top end of the liquid storage tank and used for being communicated with the external equipment. The thermosyphon oil cooling air return pipe is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank and located above the thermosyphon liquid storage space, and the thermosyphon oil cooling liquid supply pipe is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration unit supporting equipment, and particularly relates to a liquid receiver with a thermosiphon function. Background Art

[0002] A liquid receiver is one of the supporting components of a refrigeration system. It is installed between a condenser and an evaporator and is used to temporarily store the liquid condensed by the condenser, playing a buffering role, so that the refrigeration system can adapt to the change of refrigerant charge under high and low loads.

[0003] In the existing refrigeration system, an independent siphon tank and a liquid receiver are generally adopted. The liquid obtained by condensing through the condenser first enters the siphon tank, and then enters the liquid receiver through the connecting pipe between the siphon tank and the liquid receiver. Multiple connecting pipes and supporting valves need to be configured between the siphon tank and the liquid receiver, and the structure is relatively complex and the cost is relatively high. Moreover, it also leads to an increase in floor area, as well as an increase in cost and the time of on-site construction. Therefore, it has limitations. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The present utility model is made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a liquid receiver with a thermosiphon function.

[0005] The present utility model provides a liquid receiver with a thermosiphon function, which has the following characteristics: including a liquid storage tank arranged vertically. A liquid storage cavity is provided inside the liquid storage tank, and an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a balance pipe, and a thermosiphon oil cooling return air pipe that are all connected to the liquid storage cavity are provided outside. And a thermosiphon oil cooling supply pipe connected to the thermosiphon liquid storage space is provided.

[0006] At most five partition plates are provided in the liquid storage cavity for partitioning a thermosiphon liquid storage space with an upward opening in the liquid storage cavity.

[0007] The inlet pipe is located at the top of the liquid storage tank and is used to communicate with the condenser.

[0008] The outlet pipe is located at one side end of the liquid storage tank and is arranged close to the bottom end of the liquid storage tank, and is used to communicate with external equipment.

[0009] The balance pipe is located at the top of the liquid storage tank and is used to balance the air pressure between the thermosiphon liquid storage space and the liquid storage cavity.

[0010] The thermosiphon oil cooling return air pipe is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank and is above the thermosiphon liquid storage space, and is used to communicate with the return air port of the oil cooler.

[0011] The thermosiphon oil cooling supply pipe is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank and is used to communicate with the supply port of the oil cooler.

[0012] In the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function provided by the present utility model, it can also have the following feature: the thermosiphon liquid storage space is located in the upper region of the liquid storage cavity.

[0013] In the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function provided by the present utility model, it can also have the following feature: a safety valve interface and a vent port are further provided on the top end of the liquid storage tank.

[0014] In the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function provided by the present utility model, it can also have the following feature: a liquid level gauge interface and a pressure gauge interface are provided on one side end of the liquid storage tank.

[0015] In the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function provided by the present utility model, it can also have the following feature: a sewage discharge port communicating with the liquid storage cavity is provided at the bottom end of the liquid storage tank.

[0016] Functions and effects of the utility model

[0017] According to the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function involved in the present utility model, it aims to make the condensed liquid first enter the thermosiphon liquid storage space after passing through the liquid inlet pipe, so that the liquid is preferentially used to absorb heat and evaporate in the oil cooler, making the heat exchange efficiency relatively high. When the liquid in the thermosiphon liquid storage space overflows into the liquid storage cavity, the liquid is then supplied for the refrigeration of the system. Moreover, one device of the present utility model realizes the functions achieved by two devices, namely the thermosiphon barrel and the liquid storage device. Therefore, it reduces the floor area, construction cost, on-site construction difficulty and time of the devices. Thus, the present utility model has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost for the modifications, good refrigeration and oil cooling effects, and strong practicability. Description of the drawings

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function according to the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a front view of a liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function according to the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a top view of a liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function according to the present utility model.

[0021] Description of the reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Liquid storage tank; 2. Liquid storage cavity; 3. Thermosiphon liquid storage space; 4. Liquid inlet pipe; 5. Liquid outlet pipe; 6. Balance pipe; 7. Thermosiphon oil cooling return air pipe; 8. Thermosiphon oil cooling supply pipe; 9. Safety valve interface; 10. Liquid level gauge interface; 11. Pressure gauge interface; 12. Sewage discharge port. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects realized by the present utility model easy to understand, the following embodiments will specifically elaborate on the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Embodiment

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model, Figure 2 is the front view of the present utility model, Figure 3 is the top view of the present utility model.

[0026] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, this embodiment provides a liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function, including: a liquid storage tank 1, a liquid storage chamber 2, a thermosiphon liquid storage space 3, a liquid inlet pipe 4, a liquid outlet pipe 5, a balance pipe 6, a thermosiphon oil cooling return gas pipe 7, a thermosiphon oil cooling supply liquid pipe 8, a safety valve interface 9, a liquid level gauge interface 10, a pressure gauge interface 11, and a sewage discharge port 12.

[0027] In this embodiment, the liquid storage tank 1 is arranged vertically. Inside the liquid storage tank 1, there is a liquid storage chamber 2. Outside, there are a liquid inlet pipe 4, a liquid outlet pipe 5, a balance pipe 6, and a thermosiphon oil cooling return gas pipe 7 that are all connected to the liquid storage chamber 2, and there is a thermosiphon oil cooling supply liquid pipe 8 connected to the thermosiphon liquid storage space 3.

[0028] In this embodiment, there are at most five partition plates in the liquid storage chamber 2 for partitioning a thermosiphon liquid storage space 3 with an upward opening in the liquid storage chamber 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the thermosiphon liquid storage space 3 is located in the upper region of the liquid storage chamber 2.

[0030] In this embodiment, the liquid inlet pipe 4 is located at the top of the liquid storage tank 1 for connecting to a condenser.

[0031] In this embodiment, the liquid outlet pipe 5 is located at one side end of the liquid storage tank 1 and is arranged near the bottom end of the liquid storage tank 1 for connecting to external equipment.

[0032] In this embodiment, the balance pipe 6 is located at the top of the liquid storage tank 1 for balancing the air pressure between the thermosiphon liquid storage space 3 and the liquid storage chamber 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the thermosiphon oil cooling return gas pipe 7 is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank 1 and is above the thermosiphon liquid storage space 3 for connecting to the return gas port of an oil cooler.

[0034] In this embodiment, the thermosiphon oil cooling supply liquid pipe 8 is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank 1 for connecting to the supply liquid port of an oil cooler.

[0035] In this embodiment, a safety valve interface 9 and a vent port are also provided on the top of the liquid storage tank 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, a liquid level gauge interface 10 and a pressure gauge interface 11 are provided on one side end of the liquid storage tank 1.

[0037] In this embodiment, a sewage discharge port 12 communicating with the liquid storage chamber 2 is provided at the bottom end of the liquid storage tank 1.

[0038] Functions and effects of the embodiment

[0039] According to the liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function involved in the present utility model, it is intended to enable the condensed liquid to first enter the thermosiphon liquid storage space after passing through the liquid inlet pipe, so that the liquid is preferentially used for absorbing heat and evaporating in the oil cooler, making the heat exchange efficiency relatively high. When the liquid in the thermosiphon liquid storage space overflows into the liquid storage chamber, the liquid is then supplied to the system for refrigeration use. Moreover, one device of the present utility model realizes the functions achieved by two devices, namely, the thermosiphon barrel and the liquid storage device. Therefore, the floor area of the device, the construction cost, as well as the on-site construction difficulty and time are reduced. Therefore, the present utility model has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost for the modifications made, good refrigeration and oil cooling effects, and strong practicability.

[0040] The above embodiments are preferred cases of the present utility model and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid storage device with a thermosiphon function, characterized in that: include: The liquid storage tank is arranged vertically, and is provided with a liquid storage cavity inside the liquid storage tank, and is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet pipe, a balance pipe, and a thermosiphon oil cooling return pipe on the outside, all of which are connected to the liquid storage cavity, and a thermosiphon oil cooling liquid supply pipe connected to the thermosiphon liquid storage space described below. The liquid storage cavity is provided with at most five partitions for enclosing a thermosiphon liquid storage space with an opening facing upwards in the liquid storage cavity. The liquid inlet pipe is located at the top of the liquid storage tank and is used to communicate with the condenser. The liquid outlet pipe is located at one side of the liquid storage tank and is arranged near the bottom of the liquid storage tank for communicating with external equipment. The balance pipe is located at the top of the liquid storage tank and is used to balance the air pressure between the thermosiphon liquid storage space and the liquid storage cavity. The thermosiphon oil cooling return pipe is located at the other side of the liquid storage tank and above the thermosiphon liquid storage space, and is used to communicate with the return air port of the oil cooler. The thermal siphon oil cooling liquid supply pipe is located at the other side end of the liquid storage tank and is used to communicate with the liquid supply port of the oil cooler.

2. The liquid storage device with thermosiphon function according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The thermosiphon liquid storage space is located in the upper area of the liquid storage cavity.

3. The liquid storage device with thermosiphon function according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, A safety valve interface and a vent are also provided on the top of the liquid storage tank.

4. The liquid storage device with thermosiphon function according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, A liquid level gauge interface and a pressure gauge interface are provided on one side end of the liquid storage tank.

5. The liquid storage device with thermosiphon function according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, A sewage outlet communicated with the liquid storage cavity is provided on the bottom end of the liquid storage tank.