Refrigeration equipment
By using a packaging device to seal food in the refrigerator and combining it with a water-cooling structure for immersion cooling, the problem of low food cooling efficiency in refrigerators is solved, achieving rapid cooling and efficient preservation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422877846.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing refrigerators are inefficient at cooling food, leading to bacterial growth inside the food and negatively impacting the user experience.
The food is sealed and packaged using a packaging device, and then immersed in a water-cooling structure for cooling. The high specific heat capacity and high heat transfer efficiency of water are used to accelerate the cooling of the food.
It enables rapid cooling of food, prevents bacterial growth, and improves food preservation and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold storage technology, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Technology
[0002] Refrigerators are essential for household food storage. In daily use, users open the refrigerator and place food into various storage compartments for sealed storage. However, the food is initially very hot, which disrupts the internal temperature balance of the refrigerator. Furthermore, as food cools down through the air, the refrigerator relies on air to cool it. Because air has a low specific heat capacity and poor thermal conductivity, and the sealed storage compartments hinder heat transfer, the food remains at a high temperature for an extended period. During this time, bacteria continue to grow, posing a food safety risk. This results in poor food preservation and a significantly negative impact on the user experience. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the technical problem of poor cooling efficiency of refrigerators in existing technologies, which affects the user experience, a refrigeration device is provided that packs items to avoid the use of storage boxes and uses a water-cooling structure to immerse and cool the items, thereby improving cooling efficiency and user experience.
[0004] A refrigeration device, comprising:
[0005] Box;
[0006] A packing device is disposed on the box body and is capable of packing items;
[0007] A water-cooling structure is provided inside the box, and the water-cooling structure is capable of immersing and cooling the items packed by the packing device.
[0008] The packaging device includes a housing and a sealing mechanism. The housing has a packaging opening, and the sealing mechanism is located at the packaging opening.
[0009] The water-cooling structure includes a water tank and a pressure plate. The water tank is disposed inside the tank body, and the pressure plate is movably disposed above the water tank. The water-cooling structure has a first state in which the pressure plate extends below the liquid surface of the water tank and a second state in which the pressure plate is removed from the water tank.
[0010] The water-cooling structure also includes a timing mechanism, which is electrically connected to the pressure plate and can control the duration of the pressure plate in the first state.
[0011] The refrigeration equipment also includes a user interaction structure, which is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to at least one of the timing mechanism, the packaging device, and the pressure plate.
[0012] The refrigeration equipment also includes a moving mechanism, which is disposed on the box body. The box body is provided with a storage area, and the moving mechanism can move items between the packaging device, the water-cooling structure, and the storage area.
[0013] The moving mechanism includes a slide rail and a hook. The slide rail is disposed inside the box, and the hook is capable of suspending items and is movably disposed on the slide rail.
[0014] The refrigeration equipment also includes a suspension structure disposed within the storage area, and the moving mechanism is capable of moving items between the packaging device, the water-cooling structure, and the suspension structure.
[0015] There are multiple suspension structures, all of which are distributed within the storage area, and the moving mechanism is capable of moving items to all of the suspension structures.
[0016] The refrigeration equipment includes a refrigerator.
[0017] The refrigeration equipment provided by this utility model utilizes a packaging device to seal items with packing straps, and then uses the packing straps to lift the items into a storage box. This avoids the problem of slow cooling efficiency associated with using storage boxes in existing technologies, and also facilitates the sealing process for users. Furthermore, it utilizes a water-cooling structure to immerse and cool the packaged items. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than air, and the heat transfer efficiency of the packing straps is higher than that of the storage box, thereby reducing the temperature of the items more quickly and achieving rapid cooling. This prevents the growth of bacteria and other contaminants inside the items, improving the preservation effect and user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the packaging device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water-cooling structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] In the picture:
[0023] 1. Box body; 2. Packing device; 3. Water-cooled structure; 21. Shell; 22. Packing port; 31. Water tank; 32. Pressure plate; 41. Slide rail; 42. Hook; 5. Suspension structure. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate for the embodiments of the utility model described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.
[0027] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] Refrigerators are essential for household food storage. In daily use, users open the refrigerator and place food into various storage compartments for sealed storage. However, the food is initially very hot, which disrupts the internal temperature balance of the refrigerator. Furthermore, as food cools down through the air, the refrigerator relies on air to cool it. Because air has a low specific heat capacity and poor thermal conductivity, and the sealed storage compartments hinder heat transfer, the food remains at a high temperature for an extended period. During this time, bacteria continue to grow, posing a food safety risk. This results in poor food preservation and a significantly negative impact on the user experience.
[0030] Therefore, this application provides a method such as Figures 1 to 4 The refrigeration equipment shown includes: a housing 1; a packaging device 2, which is mounted on the housing 1 and is capable of packaging items; and a water-cooling structure 3, which is located inside the housing 1 and is capable of immersing and cooling the packaged items. By using the packaging device 2 to seal the items with strapping, and then using the strapping to lift them into a storage box, the slow cooling efficiency of existing storage boxes is avoided. This also facilitates the sealing process for the user. Furthermore, the water-cooling structure 3 immerses and cools the packaged items. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than air, and the heat transfer efficiency of the strapping is higher than that of the storage box, thus lowering the temperature of the items more quickly. This rapid cooling prevents the growth of bacteria and other contaminants, improving the preservation effect and user experience.
[0031] When in use, the refrigeration equipment is powered on, and water is simultaneously added to the water-cooled structure 3. The refrigeration equipment begins to cool the interior of the cabinet 1, and the water temperature in the water-cooled structure 3 decreases accordingly. The user places the items on the packing device 2, which uses packing straps to pack and seal the items. The packed items are then placed into the water-cooled structure 3 for immersion and cooling. Due to the sealing effect of the packing straps, the items do not directly contact the water in the water-cooled structure 3, but only transfer heat through the packing straps. The specific heat capacity of water is much greater than that of air, which allows for rapid cooling of the items, thus ensuring the preservation effect of the items. Items that have passed through the water-cooled structure 3 can be placed in a refrigerator for refrigeration or freezing, thus completing the storage process.
[0032] The packaging device 2 includes a housing 21 and a sealing mechanism. The housing 21 has a packaging opening 22, and the sealing mechanism is located at the packaging opening 22. When using the packaging device 2, a packaging bag is placed inside the housing 21 with its opening at the packaging opening 22. The user can then place items into the packaging bag through the packaging opening 22, and the sealing mechanism seals the opening, thus achieving sealed storage of the items. Optionally, the sealing mechanism can heat-seal the packaging bag, or it can achieve sealing by operating a pre-set sealing structure on the packaging bag.
[0033] The water-cooling structure 3 includes a water tank 31 and a pressure plate 32. The water tank 31 is disposed inside the housing 1, and the pressure plate 32 is movably disposed above the water tank 31. The water-cooling structure 3 has a first state in which the pressure plate 32 extends below the liquid surface of the water tank 31, and a second state in which the pressure plate 32 is removed from the water tank 31. When immersing and cooling items, the items packaged by the packaging device 2 are moved to the water tank 31, and then the items are gradually moved towards the bottom of the water tank 31 to gradually immerse them. To prevent the items from not being fully submerged in the water, the water-cooling structure 3 controls the movement of the pressure plate 32 to gradually switch to the first state, using the pressure plate 32 to press the items towards the bottom of the water tank 31, thereby preventing the items from floating and ensuring that the items are fully immersed and cooled, maximizing the cooling effect on the items. When it is necessary to remove the items from the water tank 31, the water-cooling structure 3 switches to the second state, and then the items can be removed from the water tank 31.
[0034] In order to ensure that the water temperature in the water tank 31 is sufficient to cool the items, the water tank 31 is placed near the evaporator of the refrigeration equipment, and the temperature of the evaporator is used to cool the water tank 31, thereby ensuring the water temperature in the water tank 31.
[0035] The water-cooling structure 3 also includes a timing mechanism electrically connected to the pressure plate 32, which controls the duration for which the pressure plate 32 remains in the first state. By controlling the duration of immersion of items in water using the timing mechanism, the storage of other items is prevented from being affected by prolonged immersion, while ensuring sufficient cooling of the items. The water-cooling structure 3 can cool multiple items simultaneously, with each item corresponding to a separate pressure plate 32.
[0036] The refrigeration equipment also includes a user interaction structure, which is mounted on the housing 1 and electrically connected to at least one of the timing mechanism, the packing device 2, and the pressure plate 32. Users can directly operate the timing mechanism, packing device 2, and pressure plate 32 through the user interaction structure, thereby achieving intuitive control over item storage. For example, after placing an item into the packing device 2, the user can operate the packing device 2 through the user interaction structure to control it to pack the item. Similarly, when an item is placed into the water-cooling structure 3, the user can operate the water-cooling structure 3 to switch it to its first state, completely immersing the item. The user can also operate the timing mechanism to control or read the immersion time of the item in the water-cooling structure 3, facilitating understanding of the item's temperature and condition and improving the user experience.
[0037] Optionally, the timing mechanism has a first timing mode and a second timing mode. When the item is refrigerated, the timing mechanism is in the first timing mode; when the item is frozen, the timing mechanism is in the second timing mode. The timing duration in the second timing mode is longer than the timing duration in the third timing mode. When the item needs to be refrigerated, it indicates that the storage temperature of the item is -5℃ to 5℃. At this time, there is no need to immerse the item for a long time to cool it down. Therefore, the immersion time of the item can be controlled in the first timing mode. When the item needs to be frozen, it indicates that the storage temperature of the item is -30℃ to -18℃. At this time, it is necessary to increase the immersion cooling time of the item so that the temperature of the item approaches the required temperature more quickly. When the item is further frozen, the temperature of the item can quickly reach the required temperature, thereby improving the preservation effect of the item and improving the user experience.
[0038] Preferably, the timing duration in the first timing mode is 3 to 10 minutes, and the timing duration in the second timing mode is 20 to 40 minutes.
[0039] To further optimize the user experience, the refrigeration equipment also includes a moving mechanism mounted on the housing 1. The housing 1 contains a storage area, and the moving mechanism can move items between the packaging device 2, the water-cooling structure 3, and the storage area. This reduces user intervention by allowing the user to move the items. After the user places the items into the packaging device 2, the packaging device 2 packages the items. Then, the moving mechanism moves the packaged items to the water-cooling structure 3 for immersion and cooling. After immersion and cooling, the moving mechanism moves the items to the storage area for storage. The entire process requires no manual operation from the user, effectively improving the user experience.
[0040] The storage area includes a refrigerated area and a frozen area. Users can choose to store items in the refrigerated area or the frozen area through the user interaction structure. The timing mechanism can automatically adjust the timing mode and the soaking time of the items according to the user's selection. At the same time, the moving mechanism can also move the items from the water-cooled structure 3 to the corresponding area for storage according to the user's selection. Throughout the process, users only need to operate the user interaction structure, which effectively improves the user experience.
[0041] In one embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a slide rail 41 and a hook 42. The slide rail 41 is disposed inside the housing 1, and the hook 42 is capable of suspending items and is movably disposed on the slide rail 41. By arranging the slide rail 41 inside the housing 1, the hook 42 can reliably move within the housing 1, realizing the movement and storage of items. The slide rail 41 can be distributed according to the location of the storage area, ensuring that items can reach any position within the storage area, facilitating the storage of items.
[0042] The refrigeration equipment also includes a suspension structure 5, which is set in the storage area. The moving mechanism can move the items between the packaging device 2, the water-cooling structure 3 and the suspension structure 5. The items stored in the box 1 are stored in a suspended manner using the suspension structure 5, which can avoid the problem of unreliable cooling at the stacked position due to the stacking of items. At the same time, it can also drip and remove any water that may be present on the packaging bag, preventing water from freezing on the packaging bag and affecting the storage and use of the items. It also makes it easier to take out the items, improves the storage effect of the items and the user experience.
[0043] The number of suspension structures 5 is multiple, and all suspension structures 5 are distributed within the storage area. The moving mechanism can move items to all suspension structures 5. By setting multiple suspension structures 5, the storage capacity of items is increased, improving the storage effect of the refrigeration equipment. At the same time, the moving mechanism can move items to any suspension structure 5 for storage, improving the user experience.
[0044] The refrigeration equipment includes a refrigerator.
[0045] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: Box (1); Packaging device (2), the packaging device (2) is disposed on the box (1), and the packaging device (2) is capable of packaging items; A water-cooled structure (3) is provided inside the box (1), and the water-cooled structure (3) can immerse and cool the items packaged by the packaging device (2).
2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging device (2) includes a housing (21) and a sealing mechanism. The housing (21) is provided with a packaging opening (22), and the sealing mechanism is located at the packaging opening (22).
3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-cooling structure (3) includes a water tank (31) and a pressure plate (32). The water tank (31) is disposed inside the box body (1). The pressure plate (32) is movably disposed above the water tank (31). The water-cooling structure (3) has a first state in which the pressure plate (32) extends below the liquid surface of the water tank (31) and a second state in which the pressure plate (32) is removed from the water tank (31).
4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water-cooled structure (3) also includes a timing mechanism, which is electrically connected to the pressure plate (32) and can control the duration of the pressure plate (32) in the first state.
5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment also includes a user interaction structure, which is disposed on the box (1) and is electrically connected to at least one of the timing mechanism, the packaging device (2), and the pressure plate (32).
6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment also includes a moving mechanism, which is disposed on the box (1). The box (1) has a storage area, and the moving mechanism can move items between the packaging device (2), the water-cooling structure (3), and the storage area.
7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a slide rail (41) and a hook (42). The slide rail (41) is disposed inside the box (1), and the hook (42) is capable of suspending items and is movably disposed on the slide rail (41).
8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment also includes a suspension structure (5) which is located in the storage area. The moving mechanism can move items between the packaging device (2), the water-cooling structure (3), and the suspension structure (5).
9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are multiple suspension structures (5), all of which are distributed within the storage area, and the moving mechanism is able to move items to all of the suspension structures (5).
10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment includes a refrigerator.