Cooler economizer assembly and integrated module

By setting a connecting pipe between the cooler and the economizer and opening a third flow channel on the second shell of the economizer, the problem of complex connecting pipes in the prior art is solved, and the simplified layout and integration of the cooler and the economizer are realized, thus improving the integration level.

CN223678017UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16AIR INT THERMAL SYST R&D (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520109838.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the connecting pipes between the economizer and the cooler are complex, which affects the arrangement and integration of the cooler and the economizer in the integrated module.

Method used

A cooler economizer assembly is designed by setting a connecting pipe between the cooler and the economizer, and opening a third flow channel on the second housing of the economizer to seal and communicate with the first flow channel of the cooler. The two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the second outlet and the first inlet, thereby shortening the connection distance.

Benefits of technology

The cooler and economizer are simplified and integrated in the integrated module, which improves the integration level and simplifies the piping connection operation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of coolers, and discloses a cooler economizer assembly and an integrated module, the cooler economizer assembly comprises a cooler, an economizer and a connecting pipe, the cooler comprises a first shell, and the first shell comprises a first flow channel; the economizer comprises a second shell, the second shell is installed on the first shell, the second shell comprises a second flow channel and a third flow channel, one end of the second flow channel is provided with a second outlet, one end of the third flow channel is communicated with the first flow channel in a sealed mode, and the other end of the third flow channel is provided with a first inlet; the first inlet is communicated with the second outlet through a connecting pipe. The third flow channel is formed in the second shell, one end of the third flow channel is communicated with the first flow channel of the first shell in a sealed mode, the other end of the third flow channel is communicated with the second outlet in the second shell through the connecting pipe, and the first inlet and the second outlet are both formed in the economizer, so that the connecting pipe for communicating the first inlet and the second outlet is shortened; therefore, the arrangement and integration of the cooler and the economizer in the whole integrated module are facilitated.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a cooler technical field especially relates to a cooler economizer subassembly and integrated module. BACKGROUND

[0002] Economizer is a heat exchanger, through the refrigerant itself throttling evaporation absorbs heat and thus makes another part of refrigerant get supercooling. The high-pressure liquid refrigerant from the condenser is divided into two parts after entering the economizer, one part passes through throttling, carries out further cooling in the form of heat expansion, reduces the temperature of another part, makes it supercooling, and the supercooling liquid stabilized goes through the liquid supply valve and directly enters the cooler refrigeration. And another part of the uncooled gaseous refrigerant passes through the connecting pipeline between the economizer and the compressor, reenters the compressor and continues to compress, enters the cycle. It stabilizes the liquid refrigeration medium through the expansion refrigeration mode to improve the system capacity and efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, the economizer and the cooler are far apart, and the connecting pipeline between the two is relatively complex, which is not conducive to the arrangement and integration of the cooler and the economizer in the entire integrated module.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to provide a cooler economizer subassembly and integrated module to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a cooler economizer subassembly, which shortens the connecting pipeline between the economizer and the cooler.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A cooler economizer subassembly comprises:

[0008] A cooler, which comprises a first shell, the first shell comprising a first flow channel;

[0009] An economizer, which comprises a second shell, the second shell being mounted on the first shell, the second shell comprising a second flow channel and a third flow channel, one end of the second flow channel being provided with a second outlet, one end of the third flow channel being in sealed communication with the first flow channel, and the other end being provided with a first inlet;

[0010] A connecting pipeline, the first inlet being in communication with the second outlet through the connecting pipeline.

[0011] Preferably, the first inlet and the second outlet are both arranged on the side of the second shell away from the first shell.

[0012] Preferably, the first flow channel is provided with a first outlet at the end away from the third flow channel, the first outlet being arranged on the side of the first shell facing the second shell, and the orthographic projection of the second shell on the first shell is staggered with the first outlet.

[0013] Preferably, the cooler-economizer assembly further comprises a heat insulating member, which is sandwiched between the first shell and the second shell.

[0014] Preferably, the heat insulating member is provided with a cavity, which is filled with air or a heat insulating layer.

[0015] Preferably, the other end of the second flow channel is provided with a second inlet, and the second inlet and the second outlet are arranged on the same side of the second shell.

[0016] Preferably, the second shell further comprises a fourth flow channel, one end of the fourth flow channel is provided with a fourth inlet, the other end of the fourth flow channel is provided with a fourth outlet, the fourth inlet, the fourth outlet and the second outlet are arranged on the same side of the second shell, and the second outlet is communicated with the fourth inlet through a connecting pipe.

[0017] Preferably, the first shell further comprises a fifth flow channel, one end of the fifth flow channel is provided with a fifth inlet, the other end of the fifth flow channel is provided with a fifth outlet, and the fifth inlet and the fifth outlet are arranged on the side of the first shell away from the second shell.

[0018] Preferably, the first shell and the second shell are fixed by welding, or the first shell and the second shell are fixed by bolts.

[0019] Another object of the present application is to provide an integrated module, which can shorten the connecting pipe between the economizer and the cooler, and has high integration.

[0020] To achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0021] An integrated module, comprising a compressor and the above-mentioned cooler-economizer assembly, the first flow channel is provided with a first outlet at the end away from the third flow channel, the second shell is provided with a fourth outlet, the suction port of the compressor is communicated with the first outlet, and the air supplement port of the compressor is communicated with the fourth outlet.

[0022] The present application has the following advantages:

[0023] This utility model provides a cooler economizer assembly and integrated module. The cooler economizer assembly includes a cooler, an economizer, and a connecting pipe. The cooler includes a first housing with a first flow channel. The economizer includes a second housing mounted on the first housing. The second housing includes a second flow channel and a third flow channel. One end of the second flow channel has a second outlet, and one end of the third flow channel is sealed and connected to the first flow channel, while the other end has a first inlet. The first inlet is connected to the second outlet via the connecting pipe. By mounting the second housing on the first housing and creating the third flow channel on the second housing, with one end of the third flow channel sealed and connected to the first flow channel of the first housing and the other end of the third flow channel serving as the first inlet, the first inlet is connected to the second outlet on the second housing via the connecting pipe. By placing both the first inlet and the second outlet on the economizer, the connecting pipe between the first inlet and the second outlet is shortened. This shortening of the connecting pipe facilitates the arrangement and integration of the cooler and the economizer within the overall integrated module. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the economizer and cooler assembly provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the economizer and cooler assembly provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view along the BB direction.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 10. Cooler; 11. First shell; 111. First flow channel; 112. First inlet; 113. First outlet; 121. Fifth inlet; 122. Fifth outlet; 123. Water inlet pipe; 124. Water outlet pipe; 20. Economizer; 21. Second shell; 211. Second flow channel; 212. Second inlet; 213. Second outlet; 221. Third flow channel; 231. Fourth flow channel; 232. Fourth inlet; 233. Fourth outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0031] In the description of the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, the term "connect", "connection", "fixed" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or into an organic whole;Can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection;Can be directly connected, also can be indirectly connected through the intermediate medium, can be two elements inside the communication or two elements of the interaction relationship.For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature can include the first and second features direct contact, also can include the first and second features is not direct contact but is through the contact between other features between them.And, the first feature is "on", "above" and "on" the second feature includes the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or just indicates that the first feature horizontal height is higher than the second feature.The first feature is "under", "below" and "under" the second feature includes the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or just indicates that the first feature horizontal height is less than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of the embodiment, the term "on", "under", "right", etc. Orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawing, only for the convenience of description and simplification operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.In addition, the term "first", "second" is only used to distinguish in the description, and has no special meaning.

[0034] The embodiment provides a kind of cooler economizer assembly, to shorten the effect of connecting pipeline between economizer and cooler.

[0035] Specifically, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, a cooler economizer assembly comprises a cooler 10, an economizer 20 and a connecting pipe (not shown in the figure), the cooler 10 comprises a first shell 11, the first shell 11 comprises a first flow channel 111; the economizer 20 comprises a second shell 21, the second shell 21 is installed on the first shell 11, the second shell 21 comprises a second flow channel 211 and a third flow channel 221, one end of the second flow channel 211 is provided with a second outlet 213, one end of the third flow channel 221 is in sealed communication with the first flow channel 111, and the other end is provided with a first inlet 112; the first inlet 112 is in communication with the second outlet 213 through the connecting pipe. The second shell 21 is installed on the first shell 11, the third flow channel 221 is formed on the second shell 21, one end of the third flow channel 221 is in sealed communication with the first flow channel 111 of the first shell 11, the other end of the third flow channel 221 is the first inlet 112, and the first inlet 112 is in communication with the second outlet 213 on the second shell 21 through the connecting pipe. The first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 are both formed on the economizer 20, which shortens the connecting pipe connecting the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213. The shortening of the connecting pipe is conducive to the arrangement and integration of the cooler 10 and the economizer 20 in the entire integrated module.

[0036] Optionally, the cooler economizer assembly further comprises a first expansion valve, the first expansion valve is arranged between the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213, the first expansion valve is used to throttle and depressurize the refrigerant, realize the flow of the refrigerant in the integrated module, and improve the working efficiency of the integrated module.

[0037] Further, the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 are both formed on the side of the second shell 21 away from the first shell 11, the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 are both formed on the same side of the second shell 21, which further shortens the connecting pipe connecting the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213, and the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 are both located on the side of the second shell 21 away from the first shell 11, which is conducive to simplifying the difficulty of installing the connecting pipe.

[0038] Further, the first flow channel 111 is provided with a first outlet 113 away from one end of the third flow channel 221, the first outlet 113 is formed on the side of the first shell 11 facing the second shell 21, and the orthographic projection of the second shell 21 on the first shell 11 is staggered with the first outlet 113, avoiding the influence of the second shell 21 on the connection of the first outlet 113 and the external pipeline, so that the connection of the first outlet 113 and other pipelines is more convenient. In other embodiments, when the height of the shell 11 and the shell 21 is the same, the first outlet 113 is formed on the side of the first shell 11 away from the second shell 21, the first flow channel 111 and the third flow channel 231 are separated by a heat insulation member and do not affect each other.

[0039] Optionally, as Figure 2As shown, the other end of the second flow channel 211 is provided with a second inlet 212, and the second inlet 212 and the second outlet 213 are arranged on the same side of the second shell 21, that is, the first inlet 112, the second inlet 212, and the second outlet 213 are all arranged on the side of the second shell 21 away from the first shell 11. In actual operation, the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 can be connected on the same side of the second shell 21, and the second inlet 212 is connected with the external pipeline, so that the connection between the second inlet 212 and the external pipeline is more convenient.

[0040] Optionally, as shown in Figure 4 As shown, the second shell 21 further comprises a fourth flow channel 231, one end of the fourth flow channel 231 is provided with a fourth inlet 232, and the other end of the fourth flow channel 231 is provided with a fourth outlet 233, and the fourth inlet 232, the fourth outlet 233, and the second outlet 213 are all arranged on the same side of the second shell 21, the second outlet 213 is communicated with the fourth inlet 232 through a connecting pipe, so that the connection of the fourth outlet 233 and the fourth inlet 232 with the external pipeline can be completed on the same side, the connection of the fourth inlet 232 and the fourth outlet 233 with the external pipeline is facilitated, and the fourth inlet 232, the fourth outlet 233, the second outlet 213, and the first inlet 112 are all arranged on the side of the second shell 21 away from the first shell 11, which is beneficial to simplify the pipeline connection operation.

[0041] Optionally, the economizer assembly further comprises a second expansion valve arranged between the second outlet 213 and the fourth inlet 232, so as to throttle and depressurize the refrigerant entering the fourth inlet 232, and further improve the working efficiency of the integrated module.

[0042] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the first shell 11 further comprises a fifth flow channel (not shown in the figure), one end of the fifth flow channel is provided with a fifth inlet 121, and the other end of the fifth flow channel is provided with a fifth outlet 122, and the fifth outlet 122 and the fifth inlet 121 are both arranged on the side of the first shell 11 away from the second shell 21, the economizer assembly further comprises a water inlet pipe 123 and a water outlet pipe 124, one end of the water inlet pipe 123 is communicated with one end of the fifth flow channel through the fifth inlet 121, and one end of the water outlet pipe 124 is communicated with the other end of the fifth flow channel through the fifth outlet 122, and the fifth outlet 122 and the fifth inlet 121 are both arranged on the side of the first shell 11 away from the second shell 21, which can simplify the connection of the fifth outlet 122 and the water outlet pipe 124 and the connection of the fifth inlet 121 and the water inlet pipe 123.

[0043] By arranging the first inlet 112, the second inlet 212, the second outlet 213, the fourth inlet 232 and the fourth outlet 233 on the side of the second shell 21 away from the first shell 11, the entire cooler economizer assembly can be connected to the external pipeline on the same side of the second shell 21, without the need for the operator to move, so that the entire installation process is more smooth. In the embodiment, the first inlet 112 is a cooler low-pressure inlet, the first outlet 113 is a cooler low-pressure outlet, the second inlet 212 is an economizer high-pressure inlet, the second outlet 213 is an economizer high-pressure outlet, the fourth inlet 232 is an economizer low-pressure inlet, the fourth outlet 233 is an economizer low-pressure outlet, the fifth inlet 121 is a cooler water inlet, and the fifth outlet 122 is a cooler water outlet.

[0044] Optionally, the cooler economizer assembly further comprises a heat insulating member, which is clamped between the first shell 11 and the second shell 21. By clamping the heat insulating member between the first shell 11 and the second shell 21, the heat transfer amount between the cooling liquid and the economizer 20 is reduced.

[0045] Further, the heat insulating member is provided with a cavity, which is filled with air to achieve the heat insulation effect. In other embodiments, the cavity can be filled with a heat insulating material, such as glass fiber, asbestos, rock wool, etc.

[0046] Optionally, the first shell 11 and the second shell 21 are welded and fixed, so that the connection between the economizer 20 and the cooler 10 is more stable. In other embodiments, the first shell 11 and the second shell 21 can be fixed by bolts.

[0047] It should be noted that the economizer 20 and the cooler 10 are both plate heat exchanger structures, Figure 2 Part of the second flow channel 211 is shown in FIG. 5, Figure 4 Part of the first flow channel 111 is shown in FIG. 6.

[0048] The embodiment also provides an integrated module, which has the effect of shortening the connecting pipeline between the economizer 20 and the cooler 10, so that the entire integrated module has a higher integration degree.

[0049] Specifically, the integrated module comprises the compressor and the economizer assembly, the first flow channel 111 is provided with a first outlet 113 away from one end of the third flow channel 221, the second shell 21 is provided with a fourth outlet 233, the suction port of the compressor is communicated with the first outlet 113, and the air supplement port of the compressor is communicated with the fourth outlet 233. The second shell 21 is installed on the first shell 11, the third flow channel 221 is formed on the second shell 21, one end of the third flow channel 221 is sealed and communicated with the first flow channel 111 of the first shell 11, the other end of the third flow channel 221 is a first inlet 112, the first inlet 112 is communicated with the second outlet 213 on the second shell 21 through a connecting pipe, the air supplement port of the compressor is communicated with the fourth outlet 233, the first inlet 112 and the second outlet 213 and the fourth outlet 233 are all formed on the economizer 20, the connecting pipe between the economizer 20 and the cooler 10 is shortened, the shortening of the connecting pipe is beneficial to the arrangement and integration of the cooler 10 and the economizer 20 in the entire integrated module, and the entire integrated module has high integration.

[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly illustrating the utility model, and are not the limitation of the embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary skilled in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustment and replacement can be made without departing from the protection scope of the utility model. Here, all the embodiments cannot be exhausted. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model claim.

Claims

1. A chiller-economizer assembly characterized by, The application relates to a cooler-economizer assembly. The cooler (10) comprises a first shell (11) including a first flow channel (111); The economizer (20) comprises a second shell (21) mounted on the first shell (11), the second shell (21) including a second flow channel (211) and a third flow channel (221), one end of the second flow channel (211) being provided with a second outlet (213), and one end of the third flow channel (221) being in sealed communication with the first flow channel (111) and the other end being provided with a first inlet (112); A connecting pipe is arranged to communicate the first inlet (112) with the second outlet (213).

2. The chiller-economizer assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first inlet (112) and the second outlet (213) are both arranged on the side of the second shell (21) away from the first shell (11).

3. The chiller-economizer assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first flow channel (111) is provided with a first outlet (113) at the end away from the third flow channel (221), the first outlet (113) being arranged on the side of the first shell (11) facing the second shell (21), and the orthographic projection of the second shell (21) on the first shell (11) is staggered with the first outlet (113).

4. The chiller-economizer assembly of claim 1, wherein, The cooler-economizer assembly further comprises a heat insulating member arranged between the first shell (11) and the second shell (21).

5. The chiller-economizer assembly of claim 4, wherein, The heat insulating member is provided with a cavity filled with air or a heat insulating layer.

6. The chiller-economizer assembly of any of claims 2-5, wherein, The other end of the second flow channel (211) is provided with a second inlet (212), and the second inlet (212) and the second outlet (213) are arranged on the same side of the second shell (21).

7. The chiller-economizer assembly of any of claims 2-5, wherein, The second shell (21) further comprises a fourth flow channel (231), one end of the fourth flow channel (231) being provided with a fourth inlet (232), and the other end of the fourth flow channel (231) being provided with a fourth outlet (233), the fourth inlet (232), the fourth outlet (233) and the second outlet (213) being arranged on the same side of the second shell (21), and the second outlet (213) is communicated with the fourth inlet (232) through the connecting pipe.

8. The chiller-economizer assembly of any of claims 1-5, wherein, The first shell (11) further comprises a fifth flow channel, one end of the fifth flow channel being provided with a fifth inlet (121), and the other end of the fifth flow channel being provided with a fifth outlet (122), the fifth outlet (122) and the fifth inlet (121) being arranged on the side of the first shell (11) away from the second shell (21).

9. The chiller-economizer assembly of any of claims 1-5, wherein, The first shell (11) and the second shell (21) are welded together, or the first shell (11) and the second shell (21) are fixed by bolts.

10. An integrated module characterized by The compressor and the chiller-economizer assembly of any one of claims 1-9, wherein the first flow channel (111) is provided with a first outlet (113) at an end away from the third flow channel (221), the second shell (21) is provided with a fourth outlet (233), a suction port of the compressor is communicated with the first outlet (113), and a charge port of the compressor is communicated with the fourth outlet (233).