Unmanned transport vehicle cold chain unit

By designing a top-mounted, windward-facing condenser assembly and an evaporator assembly on the unmanned transport vehicle, combined with electrical components such as a high-voltage controller, efficient heat dissipation and temperature control are achieved when the unmanned transport vehicle is traveling at low speeds. This solves the heat dissipation problem in cold chain transportation and improves the efficiency and reliability of cold chain transportation.

CN223533304UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11HEIDUN TEMPERATURE CONTROL TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423218858.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the cold chain units of unmanned transport vehicles have difficulty dissipating heat, especially when traveling at low speeds.

Method used

A cold chain unit for an unmanned transport vehicle was designed. It adopts a top-mounted, windward design for the condenser components, and combines a high-voltage controller, a low-voltage relay, and a DC/DC module. It utilizes the airflow during vehicle movement for heat dissipation and controls the temperature inside the vehicle compartment through an evaporator component.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of heat dissipation difficulties when the unmanned transport vehicle is driving at low speed, saves space inside the transport container, and improves the efficiency and reliability of cold chain transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cold chain unit of an unmanned transport vehicle, which relates to the technical field of cold chain transport air conditioners, and comprises a condensation component, the condensation component comprises a first shell, the first shell is internally provided with a first cavity and a second cavity, and the second shell is internally provided with a second cavity; a compressor, a drying filter and a gas-liquid separator are arranged in the first cavity, a first fan and a condenser located at the bottom of the first fan are arranged in the second cavity, and a plurality of through holes are formed in a plurality of side walls of the first shell at the second cavity; and the evaporation assembly comprises a second shell, an expansion valve, an evaporator, a heat exchanger and a second draught fan are arranged in the second shell, and the cold chain unit is compact in mechanism and suitable for the unmanned transport vehicle.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold chain transportation air conditioner technology, specifically to a cold chain unit for an unmanned transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Cold chain transportation refers to the transportation of goods at a constant temperature throughout the entire process, including loading and unloading, changes in transportation methods, and replacement of packaging equipment. Current technology lacks cold chain units for driverless transport vehicles, and these units often face heat dissipation difficulties when the vehicles are traveling at low speeds. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a cold chain unit for unmanned transport vehicles to meet the cold chain requirements of unmanned transport vehicles.

[0004] To achieve the above and other objectives, this utility model provides an unmanned transport vehicle cold chain unit, which includes:

[0005] A condensing assembly includes a first housing, which has a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is equipped with a compressor, a dryer filter, and a gas-liquid separator. The second chamber is equipped with a first fan and a condenser located at the bottom of the first fan. Multiple through holes are provided on multiple side walls of the first housing at the second chamber.

[0006] An evaporation assembly, comprising a second housing, wherein an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a second fan are disposed within the second housing;

[0007] A high-voltage controller is installed in the first chamber;

[0008] A DC / DC module is disposed in the first chamber and electrically connected to the high-voltage controller;

[0009] And a low-voltage relay, which is installed in the first chamber and electrically connected to the DC / DC module, the first fan, and the second fan;

[0010] Wherein, one end of the compressor is connected to one end of the condenser, the other end of the condenser is connected to one end of the dryer filter, the other end of the dryer filter is connected to one end of the expansion valve, the other end of the expansion valve is connected to one end of the evaporator, the other end of the evaporator is connected to one end of the gas-liquid separator, and the other end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the other end of the compressor.

[0011] This invention provides a cold chain unit for an unmanned transport vehicle. Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following advantages: the top-mounted unit design can significantly save space inside the transport container. The condensation unit adopts a top-mounted, windward design, which can utilize the forward airflow for heat dissipation when the vehicle is started, solving the heat dissipation difficulties caused by the low-speed operation of the unmanned vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 The diagram shows the connection structure of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the condenser assembly of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the condenser assembly of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the evaporation component of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 The diagram shows the internal structure of the second receiving cavity of the evaporation component of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 The diagram shows the internal structure of the second receiving cavity of the evaporation component of the cold chain unit of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 The diagram shows the internal structure of the second receiving cavity of the evaporation component of the cold chain unit of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 7 The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a cold chain unit for an unmanned transport vehicle, which includes a condenser assembly 100 and an evaporator assembly 200. The condenser assembly 100 is installed on the top of the vehicle compartment, and the evaporator assembly 200 is installed inside the vehicle compartment.

[0021] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the condensation assembly 100 includes a first housing 101, with through holes 102 on the top wall and side walls of the first housing 101. The first housing 101 has a first receiving cavity, which can be divided into a first chamber 103 and a second chamber 104.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the condensing assembly 100 further includes a gas-liquid separator 109, a compressor 105, an oil separator 106, a dryer filter 108, a first fan 110, and a condenser 107. The gas-liquid separator 109, compressor 105, oil separator 106, and dryer filter 108 are located in the first chamber 103, while the first fan 110 and condenser 107 are located in the second chamber 104. Specifically, the condenser 107 is located at the bottom of the first fan 110 and is a coil structure. Multiple side walls of the first housing 101 where the first fan 110 is located are provided with through holes 102, allowing the first fan 110 to be inclined within the second chamber 104.

[0023] The dryer filter 108 is used to absorb moisture in the refrigeration system and block impurities in the system from passing through, preventing ice blockage and dirt blockage in the refrigeration system pipelines. The oil separator 106 is usually installed on the discharge pipeline of the compressor 105 to separate the lubricating oil carried in the discharge of the compressor 105.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, one end of the gas-liquid separator 109 is connected to one end of the compressor 105, the other end of the compressor 105 is connected to one end of the oil separator 106, the other end of the oil separator 106 is connected to one end of the condenser 107, the condenser 107 can be a microchannel condenser 107, and the other end of the condenser 107 is connected to one end of the dryer filter 108.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the evaporation assembly 200 includes a second housing 201, a solenoid valve 203, an expansion valve 204, an evaporator 205, a second fan 207, and a heat exchanger 206. The second housing 201 has a second receiving cavity. An expansion valve 204 is provided at one end of the second receiving cavity. One end of the expansion valve 204 is connected to the dryer filter 108, and the other end of the expansion valve 204 is connected to one end of the evaporator 205. The evaporator 205 is a serpentine coil, and the other end of the evaporator 205 is connected to the other end of the gas-liquid separator 109.

[0026] In some embodiments, the evaporation assembly 200 further includes a heat exchanger 206, which can be a heat exchange tube. The heat exchanger 206 performs heat exchange, primarily by using the heat from the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas discharged from the compressor to preheat the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas drawn into the compressor, thereby reducing compressor power consumption and improving refrigeration efficiency. The heat exchanger 206 can be a heat exchange tube, with the pipeline connecting the expansion valve 204 and the dryer filter 108 exchanging heat with the pipeline connecting the evaporator 205 and the gas-liquid separator 109 in the heat exchanger 206. The two inlet ends of the heat exchanger 206 are respectively connected to the dryer filter 108 and the evaporator 205, and the two outlet ends are respectively connected to the expansion valve 204 and the gas-liquid separator 109.

[0027] The other end of the second receiving cavity is provided with a solenoid valve 203, which may be a defrosting solenoid valve. One end of the solenoid valve 203 is connected to the pipeline between the oil separator 106 and the condenser 107, and the other end of the solenoid valve 203 is connected to the pipeline between the expansion valve 204 and the evaporator 205.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, a vent 202 is provided on the second housing 201. The evaporator 205 can be disposed between the vent 202 and the second fan 207. There can be two second fans 207, and each second fan 207 is a brushless fan. The second fans 207 are inclinedly disposed within the second receiving cavity. The second fans 207 are located between the evaporator 205 and the heat exchanger 206. The evaporator 205, the second fans 207, and the heat exchanger 206 can be located between the solenoid valve 203 and the expansion valve 204.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the cold chain unit also includes a high-pressure controller 301, a low-pressure relay 302, and a DC / DC module 303. The high-pressure controller 301, the low-pressure relay 302, and the DC / DC module 303 can be disposed within the first chamber 103. The high-pressure controller 301 can be electrically connected to the DC / DC module 303, and the DC / DC module 303 can be electrically connected to the low-pressure relay 302. The low-pressure relay 302 can be electrically connected to the first fan 110 and the second fan 207. The high-pressure controller 301, the low-pressure relay 302, and the DC / DC module can all include a housing, and the relevant electrical components are disposed within the housing. This facilitates installation and maintenance and achieves a certain level of waterproofing. Specifically, the housing is disposed on the inner wall of the first chamber 103.

[0030] The high-voltage controller 301 is model AOBO-PDU-001, the low-voltage relay 302 is model JZC-32F, the part numbers of the high-voltage controller 301 and the low-voltage relay 302 can be 4.3.6.11.1823, and the DC / DC module 303 is model ZWDC800-96-24-0-1.

[0031] The high-voltage controller 301 is responsible for the distribution and protection of high-voltage electricity, the low-voltage relay 302 is used for signal conversion and control protection circuits, and the DC / DC module 303 is responsible for the conversion of high-voltage to low-voltage electrical energy.

[0032] In operation, this utility model is fixed to the vehicle compartment via mounting holes on the left and right sides of the first housing 101. The condenser assembly adopts a windward design, utilizing the airflow generated by the vehicle's movement for heat dissipation, thus improving the condenser assembly's heat dissipation effect. All electrical components employ a modular design for easy installation. The evaporator assembly is located inside the vehicle compartment, delivering cool air into the compartment to control the interior temperature. The second fan uses two 9-inch fans to ensure sufficient airflow.

[0033] In the refrigeration system, low-pressure refrigerant vapor is drawn into the compressor and converted into high-pressure vapor before entering the condenser assembly. The condenser fan removes heat from the refrigerant within the condenser. The refrigerant, now a high-pressure liquid, flows out of the condenser, passes through a throttling device, and enters the evaporator. After low-pressure evaporation, it absorbs heat from the surrounding environment. The evaporator fan continuously exchanges air with the refrigerant, delivering cool air into the compartment, thus achieving temperature control within the unmanned refrigerated transport vehicle.

[0034] Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value. The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A driverless transport vehicle cold chain unit, characterized in that: The cold chain unit includes: A condensing assembly includes a first housing, which has a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is equipped with a compressor, a dryer filter, and a gas-liquid separator. The second chamber is equipped with a first fan and a condenser located at the bottom of the first fan. Multiple through holes are provided on multiple side walls of the first housing at the second chamber. An evaporation assembly, comprising a second housing, wherein an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a second fan are disposed within the second housing; A high-voltage controller is installed in the first chamber; A DC / DC module is disposed in the first chamber and electrically connected to the high-voltage controller; And a low-voltage relay, which is installed in the first chamber and electrically connected to the DC / DC module, the first fan, and the second fan; Wherein, one end of the compressor is connected to one end of the condenser, the other end of the condenser is connected to one end of the dryer filter, the other end of the dryer filter is connected to one end of the expansion valve, the other end of the expansion valve is connected to one end of the evaporator, the other end of the evaporator is connected to one end of the gas-liquid separator, and the other end of the gas-liquid separator is connected to the other end of the compressor.

2. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condenser assembly also includes an oil separator disposed between the compressor and the condenser.

3. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporation assembly includes a heat exchanger, with two inlet ends of the heat exchanger connected to a drying filter and an evaporator, respectively, and two outlet ends of the heat exchanger connected to an expansion valve and a gas-liquid separator, respectively.

4. The cold chain unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The evaporation assembly includes a solenoid valve, one end of which is connected to the pipeline between the oil separator and the condenser, and the other end of which is connected to the pipeline between the expansion valve and the evaporator.

5. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fan and the second fan are respectively inclinedly installed inside the first housing and the second housing.

6. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-voltage controller, the DC / DC module, and the low-voltage relay all include a housing.

7. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condenser is a microchannel condenser.

8. The cold chain unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The solenoid valve is located on one side of the second housing, and the expansion valve is located on the other side of the second housing.

9. The cold chain unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporator has a vent on one side and a second fan on the other side.

10. The cold chain unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second fan is located between the evaporator and the heat exchanger.