Cooling water circulation mechanism for cooling spraying system
By using heat exchangers and temperature control systems in the cooling water circulation mechanism, the problem of uncontrollable spray water temperature was solved, ensuring the cooling effect and production efficiency of fruits and vegetables, and reducing labor costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423082173.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing cooling spray systems, the temperature of the spray water is uncontrollable, resulting in poor cooling effect on fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, the equipment requires frequent addition of spray water, leading to low production efficiency and high labor costs.
The system employs a cooling water circulation mechanism, including a water tank, water pump, heat exchanger, solenoid valve, and chiller components. By circulating cooling water and exchanging heat within the heat exchanger, combined with temperature detection and control panel, the system ensures that the spray water temperature is maintained at a preset value, thus achieving the recycling of cooling water.
It achieves precise control of cooling water temperature, improves the cooling effect of fruits and vegetables, increases the operating efficiency of the spray system, and reduces labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooling spray technology, specifically relating to a cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system. Background Technology
[0002] Cooling spraying of fruits and vegetables is a pre-cooling and preservation technology. It mainly involves spraying cold water onto the surface of freshly picked fruits and vegetables, using the contact between the cold water and the fruits and vegetables to exchange heat, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling.
[0003] Existing equipment uses water from a tank to spray water through spray pipes for cooling fruits and vegetables. Because the water is added to the tank all at once and flows through a long pipeline, the water in the tank gradually exchanges heat with the external environment during the cooling process. As the spraying time increases, the water temperature rises, and the cooling effect on the fruits and vegetables diminishes, failing to achieve the goal of pre-cooling and preserving freshness. Furthermore, the existing equipment requires frequent refills of the tank to ensure continuous operation, resulting in very low production efficiency and high labor costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system, which solves the problem that the spray water temperature of existing equipment is uncontrollable and the cooling effect on fruits and vegetables is poor.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system includes a water tank, an equipment compartment next to the water tank, a water pump and a heat exchanger installed at the bottom of the equipment compartment, an outlet pipe connected to the water tank, the other end of the outlet pipe connected to the water pump, a heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the water pump, the heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the heat exchanger, a circulation pipe connected to the heat exchanger, the other end of the circulation pipe connected to the water tank, an inlet pipe connected to the circulation pipe, and solenoid valves installed on both the circulation pipe and the inlet pipe. The heat exchanger is also connected to a refrigerant input pipe and a refrigerant output pipe, which are connected to a chiller assembly. The water tank is also connected to a water supply pipe. A temperature sensor is installed inside the water tank, and a control panel is also provided. The temperature sensor, chiller assembly, solenoid valves, and control panel are electrically connected.
[0007] Furthermore, a filter is installed at the end of the water outlet pipe near the water pump.
[0008] Furthermore, the heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.
[0009] Furthermore, the refrigeration unit includes a compressor, a condenser, and a heat exchange plate.
[0010] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] 1. This utility model includes a water tank, an equipment compartment next to the water tank, a water pump and a heat exchanger installed at the bottom of the equipment compartment, an outlet pipe connected to the water tank, the other end of the outlet pipe connected to the water pump, a heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the water pump, the heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the heat exchanger, a circulation pipe connected to the heat exchanger, the other end of the circulation pipe connected to the water tank, an inlet pipe connected to the circulation pipe, a solenoid valve installed on both the circulation pipe and the inlet pipe, a refrigerant input pipe and a refrigerant output pipe connected to the heat exchanger, the refrigerant input pipe and the refrigerant output pipe connected to a chiller assembly, a water supply pipe connected to the water tank, a temperature sensor installed inside the water tank, and a control panel. The temperature sensor, chiller assembly, solenoid valve, and control panel are electrically connected.
[0012] This setup introduces cooling water from the supply pipe into the water tank until the tank reaches its maximum water level, at which point the water intake stops. During the water intake process, when the cooling water level in the tank reaches the minimum water level, the cooling water circulation mode is activated. The water pump starts, and the cooling water in the tank is discharged from the outlet pipe and enters the heat exchanger through the heat exchanger inlet pipe. Simultaneously, the chiller components start, causing the refrigerant and cooling water to exchange heat within the heat exchanger, lowering the cooling water temperature. The cooling water then flows out of the heat exchanger and returns to the water tank through the circulation pipe. After multiple cycles, the cooling water temperature gradually decreases. When the temperature sensor detects that the cooling water temperature has reached the preset value, the cooling water spray can then begin. In this mode, the control panel closes the solenoid valve of the circulation pipe and opens the solenoid valve of the inlet pipe. Cooling water flows out of the heat exchanger and into the inlet pipe, then flows into the subsequent spraying mechanism and returns to the water tank. The water pump continuously runs, drawing cooling water from the tank and sending it into the heat exchanger for heat exchange to ensure that the spray water remains at the preset temperature. This cycle ensures that the cooling water is always kept at the preset temperature during spraying, achieving precise control of the cooling water temperature, ensuring the cooling effect on fruits and vegetables, and the cooling water can be recycled, effectively improving the operating efficiency of the spraying system, ensuring production efficiency, and significantly reducing labor costs.
[0013] 2. In this invention, a filter is installed at the end of the outlet pipe near the water pump. This feature filters impurities in the cooling water, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the cooling water circulation mechanism during cooling water circulation. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a first perspective view of the equipment compartment of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a second perspective view of the equipment compartment of this utility model;
[0018] The markings in the diagram are: 1-Water tank, 2-Equipment compartment, 3-Water pump, 4-Heat exchanger, 5-Outlet pipe, 6-Heat exchanger inlet pipe, 7-Circulation pipe, 8-Inlet pipe, 9-Solenoid valve, 10-Refrigerant input pipe, 11-Refrigerant output pipe, 12-Refrigeration unit, 121-Compressor, 122-Condenser, 123-Heat exchange plate, 13-Water supply pipe, 14-Filter. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0021] It should be noted that the labels and letters in the following figures represent similar items, therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are merely for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0025] A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system includes a water tank, an equipment compartment next to the water tank, a water pump and a heat exchanger installed at the bottom of the equipment compartment, an outlet pipe connected to the water tank, the other end of the outlet pipe connected to the water pump, a heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the water pump, the heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the heat exchanger, a circulation pipe connected to the heat exchanger, the other end of the circulation pipe connected to the water tank, an inlet pipe connected to the circulation pipe, and solenoid valves installed on both the circulation pipe and the inlet pipe. The heat exchanger is also connected to a refrigerant input pipe and a refrigerant output pipe, which are connected to a chiller assembly. The water tank is also connected to a water supply pipe. A temperature sensor is installed inside the water tank, and a control panel is also provided. The temperature sensor, chiller assembly, solenoid valves, and control panel are electrically connected.
[0026] Furthermore, a filter is installed at the end of the water outlet pipe near the water pump.
[0027] Furthermore, the heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.
[0028] Furthermore, the refrigeration unit includes a compressor, a condenser, and a heat exchange plate.
[0029] In the implementation of this invention, cooling water is introduced into the water tank through the water supply pipe until the water level reaches the maximum level, at which point the water supply stops. During the water supply process, when the cooling water in the tank reaches the minimum level, the cooling water circulation mode is activated. The water pump starts, and the cooling water in the tank is discharged from the outlet pipe and enters the heat exchanger through the heat exchanger inlet pipe. Simultaneously, the chiller components start, causing the refrigerant and cooling water to exchange heat in the heat exchanger, reducing the cooling water temperature. The cooling water then flows out of the heat exchanger and returns to the water tank through the circulation pipe. After multiple cycles, the cooling water temperature gradually decreases. When the temperature sensor detects that the cooling water temperature has reached the preset temperature value, the cooling process can begin. In water spray mode, the control panel closes the solenoid valve of the circulation pipe and opens the solenoid valve of the inlet pipe. Cooling water flows out of the heat exchanger and into the inlet pipe, then flows into the subsequent spray mechanism and returns to the water tank. The water pump continuously runs, drawing cooling water from the tank and sending it into the heat exchanger for heat exchange to ensure that the spray water is maintained at the preset temperature. This cycle ensures that the cooling water is always kept at the preset temperature during spraying, achieving precise control of the cooling water temperature, ensuring the cooling effect on fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, the cooling water can be recycled, effectively improving the operating efficiency of the spray system, ensuring production efficiency, and significantly reducing labor costs.
[0030] Preferably, a filter is installed at the end of the outlet pipe near the water pump. This feature filters impurities in the cooling water, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the cooling water circulation mechanism during cooling water circulation.
[0031] Specifically, the heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.
[0032] Specifically, the refrigeration unit includes a compressor, a condenser, and a heat exchange plate.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system includes a water tank, an equipment compartment next to the water tank, a water pump and a heat exchanger installed at the bottom of the equipment compartment, an outlet pipe connected to the water tank, the other end of the outlet pipe connected to the water pump, a heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the water pump, the heat exchanger inlet pipe connected to the heat exchanger, a circulation pipe connected to the heat exchanger, the other end of the circulation pipe connected to the water tank, an inlet pipe connected to the circulation pipe, and solenoid valves installed on both the circulation pipe and the inlet pipe. The heat exchanger is also connected to a refrigerant input pipe and a refrigerant output pipe, which are connected to a chiller assembly. The water tank is also connected to a water supply pipe. A temperature sensor is installed inside the water tank, and a control panel is also provided. The temperature sensor, chiller assembly, solenoid valves, and control panel are electrically connected.
[0035] This setup introduces cooling water from the supply pipe into the water tank until the tank reaches its maximum water level, at which point the water intake stops. During the water intake process, when the cooling water level in the tank reaches the minimum water level, the cooling water circulation mode is activated. The water pump starts, and the cooling water in the tank is discharged from the outlet pipe and enters the heat exchanger through the heat exchanger inlet pipe. Simultaneously, the chiller components start, causing the refrigerant and cooling water to exchange heat within the heat exchanger, lowering the cooling water temperature. The cooling water then flows out of the heat exchanger and returns to the water tank through the circulation pipe. After multiple cycles, the cooling water temperature gradually decreases. When the temperature sensor detects that the cooling water temperature has reached the preset value, the cooling water spray can then begin. In this mode, the control panel closes the solenoid valve of the circulation pipe and opens the solenoid valve of the inlet pipe. Cooling water flows out of the heat exchanger and into the inlet pipe, then flows into the subsequent spraying mechanism and returns to the water tank. The water pump continuously runs, drawing cooling water from the tank and sending it into the heat exchanger for heat exchange to ensure that the spray water remains at the preset temperature. This cycle ensures that the cooling water is always kept at the preset temperature during spraying, achieving precise control of the cooling water temperature, ensuring the cooling effect on fruits and vegetables, and the cooling water can be recycled, effectively improving the operating efficiency of the spraying system, ensuring production efficiency, and significantly reducing labor costs.
[0036] Example 2
[0037] Based on Embodiment 1, a filter is installed at the end of the outlet pipe near the water pump. This feature filters impurities in the cooling water, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the cooling water circulation mechanism during cooling water circulation.
[0038] Example 3
[0039] Based on the above embodiments, the heat exchanger is a plate heat exchanger.
[0040] Example 4
[0041] Based on the above embodiments, the refrigeration unit includes a compressor, a condenser, and a heat exchange plate.
[0042] The above description constitutes an embodiment of this utility model. The foregoing descriptions are preferred embodiments of this utility model. Unless there is a clear contradiction between the preferred embodiments or a premise based on a particular preferred embodiment, the preferred embodiments can be arbitrarily combined and used. The embodiments and specific parameters described are merely for clearly illustrating the verification process of the utility model and are not intended to limit the patent protection scope of this utility model. The patent protection scope of this utility model is still determined by its claims. Similarly, any equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of this utility model should also be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system, characterized in that, Includes a water tank (1), an equipment compartment (2) is provided next to the water tank (1), a water pump (3) and a heat exchanger (4) are installed at the bottom of the equipment compartment (2), the water tank (1) is connected to an outlet pipe (5), the other end of the outlet pipe (5) is connected to the water pump (3), the water pump (3) is connected to a heat exchanger inlet pipe (6), the heat exchanger inlet pipe (6) is connected to the heat exchanger (4), the heat exchanger (4) is connected to a circulation pipe (7), the other end of the circulation pipe (7) is connected to the water tank (1), and the circulation pipe (7) is connected to... The heat exchanger (4) is connected to a refrigerant input pipe (10) and a refrigerant output pipe (11). The refrigerant input pipe (10) and the refrigerant output pipe (11) are connected to a chiller assembly (12). The water tank (1) is also connected to a water supply pipe (13). A temperature sensor is installed in the water tank (1). A control panel is also provided. The temperature sensor, chiller assembly (12), and solenoid valve (9) are electrically connected to the control panel.
2. A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filter (14) is installed at the end of the water outlet pipe (5) near the water pump (3).
3. A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchanger (4) is a plate heat exchanger.
4. A cooling water circulation mechanism for a cooling spray system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration unit (12) includes a compressor (121), a condenser (122), and a heat exchange plate (123).