Oxygen adjusting assembly and refrigerator with same
By introducing a circulation pipeline and heat dissipation components into the oxygen control assembly, the electrolyte is cooled, the heat problem during the operation of the oxygen control assembly is solved, and stable control of the refrigerator compartment temperature is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422731707.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-08
AI Technical Summary
The heat generated by the oxygen regulating component during operation affects the temperature of the refrigerator compartment, making it impossible to effectively regulate the oxygen content.
The system employs a combination of circulation piping and heat dissipation components to circulate and cool the electrolyte within the storage chamber, thereby reducing the temperature of the oxygen regulation module.
It effectively reduces the impact of the oxygen regulation module on the chamber temperature, ensuring the accuracy and stability of oxygen content regulation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to an oxygen regulating component and a refrigerator having the same. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, refrigerators have increasingly stringent requirements for preserving high-end foods. Some foods require storage in low-oxygen or high-oxygen environments, which is achieved by installing oxygen regulating components inside the refrigerator to adjust the oxygen content within the compartment. However, these components generate a significant amount of heat during operation, affecting the temperature inside the compartment.
[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an oxygen regulation component to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an oxygen regulation component, which includes an oxygen regulation module, including a storage cavity for storing electrolyte; a circulation pipeline with both ends connected to the storage cavity; and a heat dissipation component attached to the outer wall of the circulation pipeline to cool the electrolyte in the circulation pipeline.
[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the location of the heat dissipation component in the circulation pipeline is a heat dissipation section, which has a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet located above the liquid outlet.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the storage cavity includes a first connection port and a second connection port, the liquid outlet is connected to the first connection port and is located above the first connection port, and the liquid inlet is connected to the second connection port.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the height of the highest point of the circulation pipeline is less than or equal to the liquid level in the storage cavity.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first connection port and the second connection port are spaced apart along the height direction, and the circulation pipeline includes a first section communicating with the first connection port, a second section communicating with the second connection port, and a third section connecting the first section and the second section;
[0009] The highest point of the circulation pipe is flush with the second connection port, the third section is a vertical pipe section, and the heat sink is located at least partially in the third section;
[0010] Alternatively, the height of the highest point of the circulation pipeline is greater than the height of the first connection port and the second connection port, the third segment is a U-shaped pipe segment, and the heat sink is located in the U-shaped pipe segment.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a driving component is provided on the circulation pipeline to drive the electrolyte flow.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, multiple sets of heat dissipation components are attached to the outer wall of the circulation pipeline at intervals.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the oxygen regulating module is equipped with multiple sets of the circulation pipelines, and each of the circulation pipelines is attached with the heat dissipation component.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the heat dissipation component is one or a combination of a heat sink, a semiconductor cooling component, and the oxygen regulation component also includes a heat dissipation fan disposed next to the heat dissipation component.
[0015] This utility model also provides a refrigerator, which includes the above-mentioned oxygen regulating component, a compartment, and a connecting pipe connecting the oxygen regulating component and the compartment, wherein the oxygen regulating gas prepared by the oxygen regulating component flows into the compartment from the connecting pipe.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses the circulation pipeline and the heat dissipation component to circulate and cool the electrolyte in the storage cavity, thereby reducing the temperature of the oxygen regulation module and thus reducing the impact of the oxygen regulation module on the temperature of the compartment. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the self-circulating oxygen regulating component of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the self-circulating oxygen regulating component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the self-circulating oxygen regulating component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the self-circulating oxygen regulating component of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the oxygen regulation component drive cycle of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the oxygen regulation component drive cycle of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the oxygen regulation component drive cycle of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the oxygen regulation component drive cycle of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the oxygen regulation module of this utility model equipped with multiple sets of circulation pipelines;
[0028] In the picture:
[0029] 100. Oxygen regulation module; 101. Storage cavity; 101a. First connection port; 101b. Second connection port;
[0030] 200. Circulation piping; 201. Heat dissipation section; 201a. Liquid outlet; 201b. Liquid inlet; 202. Circulation pump;
[0031] 300. Heat sink components. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to 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.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified and limited, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components. They can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the oxygen regulating component provided by this utility model includes an oxygen regulating module 100, a circulation pipeline 200, and a heat sink 300.
[0037] The oxygen regulation module 100 includes a storage chamber 101 for storing electrolyte. Both ends of the circulation pipe 200 are connected to the storage chamber 101 to allow the electrolyte to circulate between the storage chamber 101 and the circulation pipe 200. A heat sink 300 is attached to the outer wall of the circulation pipe 200 to cool the electrolyte within it. The electrolyte in the circulation pipe 200 flows into the storage chamber 101, thereby reducing the temperature of the oxygen regulation module 100 and consequently reducing its impact on the chamber temperature.
[0038] The storage cavity 101 is equipped with an anode conductive plate and a cathode conductive plate (not shown in the figure). The anode conductive plate and the cathode conductive plate are arranged alternately. The anode conductive plate is connected to the power supply anode, and the cathode conductive plate is connected to the power supply cathode. After being powered on, oxygen adjustment operations can be performed.
[0039] During operation, oxygen reaches the surface of the cathode conductive plate with the negative electrode and undergoes an oxygen dissolution reaction on the surface of the cathode conductive plate under the action of a DC electric field. Subsequently, a reverse reaction occurs on the anode conductive plate to produce pure oxygen. By introducing the oxygen-regulating gas prepared by the oxygen-regulating module 100 into the chamber, the oxygen content in the chamber 200 can be increased or decreased.
[0040] The storage cavity 101 includes a first connection port 101a and a second connection port 101b. The two ends of the circulation pipeline 200 are respectively connected to the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b. The electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 flows into the circulation pipeline 200 from the second connection port 101b and flows through the heat sink 300 for cooling. Then, it flows back into the storage cavity 101 from the first connection port 101a, thereby achieving circulating cooling of the electrolyte and reducing the impact of the heat generated by the oxygen regulation module 100 on the compartment.
[0041] Preferably, the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b are spaced apart along the height direction of the storage cavity 101, thereby increasing the flow area of the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 and improving the circulating cooling effect of the electrolyte.
[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the electrolyte circulation in the oxygen regulation module 100 and the circulation pipeline 200 is achieved through the temperature difference of the electrolyte.
[0043] The height of the highest point of the circulation pipeline 200 is less than or equal to the liquid level in the storage cavity 101, thereby ensuring that the circulation pipeline 200 is filled with electrolyte, and the electrolyte can circulate between the oxygen regulation module 100 and the circulation pipeline 200.
[0044] The heat sink 300 in the circulation pipeline 200 is located in the heat dissipation section 201, which has a liquid outlet 201a and a liquid inlet 201b located above the liquid outlet 201a. It can be understood that the highest point of the heat sink 300 in the circulation pipeline 200 is the liquid inlet 201b, and the lowest point of the heat sink 300 in the circulation pipeline 200 is the liquid outlet 201a.
[0045] The liquid outlet 201a is connected to the first connection port 101a, and the liquid outlet 201a is located above the first connection port 101a, that is, the heights of the liquid inlet 201b, the liquid outlet 201a, and the first connection port 101a gradually decrease. The liquid inlet 201b is connected to the second connection port 101b.
[0046] When the oxygen regulation module 100 is working, the temperature of the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 rises, resulting in a decrease in electrolyte density. Meanwhile, the electrolyte in the heat dissipation section 201 has a lower temperature and higher density. Due to the height difference between the inlet 201b and the outlet 201a, and between the outlet 201a and the first connection port 101a, the lower-temperature, higher-density electrolyte in the heat dissipation section 201 flows downwards from the first connection port 101a into the storage cavity 101. Conversely, the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 gradually flows into the heat dissipation section 201 from the second connection port 101b, thus completing a cycle to lower the electrolyte temperature and reduce the impact of the oxygen regulation module 100's heat generation on the compartment.
[0047] The circulation pipeline 200 includes a first section connected to the first connection port 101a, a second section connected to the second connection port 101b, and a third section connecting the first section and the second section.
[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The second connection port 101b is located above the first connection port 101a, and the highest point of the circulation pipeline 200 is flush with the second connection port 101b.
[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one specific embodiment, the first segment and the second segment extend horizontally, and the third segment extends vertically. The heat sink 300 is located in the third segment, that is, the heat sink segment 201 is located in the third segment, and both the liquid outlet 201a and the liquid inlet 201b are located in the third segment.
[0050] In this embodiment, the second connection port 101b is located above the liquid inlet 201b. The heights of the second connection port 101b, the liquid inlet 201b, the liquid outlet 201a, and the first connection port 101a gradually decrease. The second connection port 101b is connected to the liquid inlet 201b via the second segment, and the first connection port 101a is connected to the liquid outlet 201a via the first segment.
[0051] The electrolyte with low temperature and high density in the heat dissipation section 201 flows into the storage cavity 101 through the first connection port 101a via the first section, and the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 flows into the heat dissipation section 201 through the second section through the liquid inlet 201b, so as to achieve circulating cooling of the electrolyte.
[0052] Reference Figure 3 In another embodiment, with Figure 1 The only difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the heat sink 300 is located in the second and third sections. That is, the heat sink section 201 is located in the second and third sections, the liquid inlet 201b is located in the second section, and the liquid outlet 201a is located in the third section.
[0053] In this embodiment, the second connection port 101b and the liquid inlet port 201b are flush. The electrolyte with low temperature and high density in the heat dissipation section 201 flows into the storage cavity 101 through the first section from the first connection port 101a, and the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 flows into the heat dissipation section 201 from the liquid inlet port 201b, so as to achieve circulating cooling of the electrolyte.
[0054] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The height of the highest point of the circulation pipeline 200 is greater than the height of the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b.
[0055] The first and second segments extend horizontally, and the third segment is a U-shaped pipe segment. The highest point of the U-shaped pipe segment is greater than the height of the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b. The U-shaped pipe segment includes a first vertical segment connected to the first segment, a second vertical segment connected to the second segment, and a third horizontal segment connecting the first vertical segment and the second vertical segment.
[0056] refer to Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the heat sink 300 is located in the first vertical section, that is, the heat sink section 201 is located in the first vertical section. At this time, the height of the liquid inlet 201b is less than the height of the highest point of the U-shaped pipe section.
[0057] refer to Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the heat sink 300 is located in the first vertical section and the third horizontal section, that is, the heat sink section 201 is located in the first vertical section and the third horizontal section. At this time, the height of the liquid inlet 201b is the same as the height of the highest point of the U-shaped pipe section.
[0058] Reference Figure 4 In one specific embodiment, the first connection port 101a is located below the second connection port 101b, and the electrolyte in the circulation pipeline 200 flows in a clockwise direction.
[0059] The electrolyte with low temperature and high density in the heat dissipation section 201 flows into the storage cavity 101 through the first connection port 101a in the first section, and the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 flows into the heat dissipation section 201 through the liquid inlet 201b, so as to achieve the circulation and cooling of the electrolyte.
[0060] Reference Figure 5 In another embodiment, with Figure 4 The only difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the first connection port 101a is located above the second connection port 101b, and at this time the electrolyte in the circulation pipeline 200 flows in a counterclockwise direction.
[0061] The electrolyte with low temperature and high density in the heat dissipation section 201 flows into the storage cavity 101 through the first connection port 101a in the first section, and the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101 flows into the heat dissipation section 201 through the liquid inlet 201b, so as to achieve the circulation and cooling of the electrolyte.
[0062] Reference Figures 6 to 9 In another embodiment, the circulation of electrolyte in the oxygen regulation module 100 and the circulation pipeline 200 is achieved by the drive component 202.
[0063] The location of the heat sink 300 in the circulation pipeline 200 is the heat dissipation section 201. A driving component 202 is installed on the circulation pipeline 200 to drive the electrolyte flow. Under the action of the driving component 202, the electrolyte with a lower temperature in the heat dissipation section 201 flows into the storage chamber 101 from the first connection port 101a, and the electrolyte in the storage chamber 101 flows into the heat dissipation section 201 from the second connection port 101b for cooling. This completes the circulation, achieving the effect of lowering the electrolyte temperature and reducing the impact of the oxygen regulation module 100's heat generation on the compartment. The driving component 202 can be a driving pump.
[0064] To ensure that the drive unit 202 can properly drive the electrolyte to flow between the heat dissipation section 201 and the circulation pipeline 200, the height of at least one of the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b is less than or equal to the liquid level in the storage cavity 101. Thus, the drive unit 202 can draw electrolyte from the connection port below the liquid level and allow it to flow through the heat dissipation section 201.
[0065] Compared to the solution that achieves electrolyte self-circulation through temperature difference, the solution that drives electrolyte flow via the drive component 202 does not require consideration of the position of the heat sink 300; that is, the heat sink section 201 can be located at any position in the circulation pipeline 200. There is no need to ensure a height difference between the inlet 201b, the outlet 201a, and the first connection port 101a.
[0066] Reference Figure 6 In one specific embodiment, the heights of both the first connection port 101a and the second connection port 101b are lower than the electrolyte level in the storage cavity 101, and the circulation pipeline 200 is always filled with electrolyte. Under the action of the driving component 202, the electrolyte circulates between the storage cavity 101 and the heat dissipation section 201 to reduce the electrolyte temperature.
[0067] Reference Figure 7 In another embodiment, with Figure 6 The only difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the first connection port 101a is located below the second connection port 101b and is lower than the liquid level in the storage cavity 101. The second connection port 101b is higher than the liquid level in the storage cavity 101.
[0068] When the drive unit 202 is turned on, electrolyte is drawn from the storage cavity 101 through the first connection port 101a and injected into the circulation pipeline 200 and flows through the heat dissipation section 201 for cooling. The cooled electrolyte then flows back into the storage cavity 101 through the second connection port 101b, thereby completing the circulation and achieving the effect of reducing the electrolyte temperature, thus reducing the impact of the oxygen regulation module 100's heat generation on the compartment.
[0069] Reference Figure 8 In another embodiment, with Figure 6 The only difference in the illustrated embodiments is the position of the heat sink 300, i.e., the position of the heat dissipation section 201. As mentioned earlier, the scheme of driving the electrolyte flow through the driving member 202 does not require consideration of the position of the heat sink 300, i.e., the heat dissipation section 201 can be located at any position in the circulation pipeline 200.
[0070] In this embodiment, the heat sink 300 is located in the horizontal section. It can be understood that at this time, the liquid inlet 201b, the liquid outlet 201a and the first connection port 101a are all at the same height.
[0071] Reference Figure 9 In another embodiment, with Figure 6 The only difference in the embodiment shown is that the circulation pipeline 200 is provided with multiple sets of heat dissipation components 300 at intervals, that is, it has multiple sets of heat dissipation sections 201, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the electrolyte.
[0072] It should be noted that, Figures 1 to 5 The self-circulation scheme can also be implemented by setting the driving element 202 on the circulation pipeline 200 to assist in driving the electrolyte circulation flow.
[0073] Reference Figure 10 The oxygen regulation module 100 is equipped with multiple sets of circulation pipes 200, and each circulation pipe 200 is provided with a heat sink 300, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the electrolyte. In this embodiment, two sets of circulation pipes 200 are provided, and the two sets of circulation pipes 200 can be the same or different. The arrangement of the circulation pipes 200 and the heat sink 300 can be selected from any of the above-described options.
[0074] The heat dissipation component 300 is one or a combination of a heat sink, a semiconductor cooling component, or a combination thereof. The electrolyte in the heat dissipation section 201 can be cooled by a heat sink alone or by a heat sink plus a cooling fan. Alternatively, a semiconductor cooling component can be used in conjunction with a cooling fan, with the cold end of the semiconductor cooling component in contact with the circulation pipe 200 and a cooling fan located at the hot end of the semiconductor cooling component.
[0075] This utility model also provides a refrigerator, which includes the aforementioned oxygen regulating component, a compartment, and a connecting pipe connecting the oxygen regulating component and the compartment. The oxygen regulating gas produced by the oxygen regulating component flows into the compartment through the connecting pipe. When the oxygen regulating gas from the cathode conductive plate side of the oxygen regulating component flows into the compartment through the connecting pipe, the oxygen content in the compartment decreases; when the oxygen regulating gas from the anode conductive plate side of the oxygen regulating component flows into the compartment through the connecting pipe, the oxygen content in the compartment increases.
[0076] In summary, this utility model uses the circulation pipeline 200 in conjunction with the heat dissipation component 300 to circulate and cool the electrolyte in the storage cavity 101, thereby reducing the temperature of the oxygen regulation module 100 and thus reducing the impact of the oxygen regulation module 100 on the chamber temperature.
[0077] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
[0078] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An oxygen regulation component, characterized in that, include: The oxygen regulation module (100) includes a storage chamber (101) storing electrolyte; The circulation pipeline (200) is connected to the storage cavity (101) at both ends; A heat sink (300) is attached to the outer wall of the circulation pipe (200) to cool the electrolyte inside the circulation pipe (200).
2. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation component (300) in the circulation pipeline (200) is located in the heat dissipation section (201), which has a liquid outlet (201a) and a liquid inlet (201b) located above the liquid outlet (201a).
3. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage cavity (101) includes a first connection port (101a) and a second connection port (101b). The liquid outlet (201a) is connected to the first connection port (101a) and is located above the first connection port (101a). The liquid inlet (201b) is connected to the second connection port (101b).
4. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the highest point of the circulation pipeline (200) is less than or equal to the liquid level in the storage chamber (101).
5. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connection port (101a) and the second connection port (101b) are spaced apart along the height direction. The circulation pipeline (200) includes a first section communicating with the first connection port (101a), a second section communicating with the second connection port (101b), and a third section connecting the first section and the second section. The highest point of the circulation pipe (200) is flush with the second connection port (101b), the third section is a vertical pipe section, and the heat sink (300) is at least partially located in the third section; Alternatively, the height of the highest point of the circulation pipe (200) is greater than the height of the first connection port (101a) and the second connection port (101b), the third segment is a U-shaped pipe segment, and the heat sink (300) is located in the U-shaped pipe segment.
6. The oxygen regulation component according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: A drive unit (202) is provided on the circulation pipeline (200) to drive the electrolyte flow.
7. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the circulation pipe (200) is fitted with multiple sets of heat dissipation components (300) at intervals.
8. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oxygen regulation module (100) is equipped with multiple sets of the circulation pipes (200), and each of the circulation pipes (200) is attached to the heat sink (300).
9. The oxygen regulation component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat sink (300) is one or a combination of a heat sink, a semiconductor cooling component, and the oxygen control assembly also includes a cooling fan disposed next to the heat sink (300).
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It includes an oxygen regulating component, a compartment, and a connecting pipe connecting the oxygen regulating component and the compartment as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the oxygen regulating gas prepared by the oxygen regulating component flows into the compartment from the connecting pipe.