Cooling device suitable for steam sterilizer
By designing a cooling device on the steam sterilizer, using a condenser and cooling pipes to cool the steam, the problem of burns from high-temperature steam is solved, and safe cooling and water resource recycling are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423131096.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
When draining water and releasing steam, the high-temperature steam in the vertical flip-top steam sterilizer can easily scald staff and waste resources, affecting the user experience.
Design a cooling device including a solenoid valve, a condenser, and cooling pipes, which cools water vapor by means of the condenser and cooling pipes and collects the condensate for recycling.
It achieves safe cooling of water vapor, avoids the risk of burns, saves water resources, reduces noise, and improves user safety and resource utilization efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a steam sterilizer technical field, specifically be applicable to cooling device of steam sterilizer. BACKGROUND
[0002] The vertical upper flip cover steam sterilizer is a device for sterilizing and disinfecting articles by saturated steam, and is suitable for sterilizing and disinfecting medical instruments, dressings, glassware, solution culture medium and the like, and is a relatively ideal sterilization device. After sterilization is completed, when the sterilizer is draining water and steam, the high-temperature water and steam in the sterilization chamber are discharged into a water tank or a pipeline without being effectively cooled, which can cause a large amount of steam to be discharged from the outlet of the water tank, and the staff can be scalded by the large amount of steam, thereby affecting the user experience. SUMMARY
[0003] To solve the above problems of the prior art, the utility model provides a cooling device applicable to a steam sterilizer, which can cool and condense the steam discharged from the steam sterilizer, collect the distilled water formed after the steam is cooled, recycle the distilled water, and save water resources.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a cooling device applicable to a steam sterilizer, comprising an electromagnetic valve fixedly connected to an exhaust port of the steam sterilizer, a condenser in communication with the electromagnetic valve, a cooling pipe in communication with an inlet end of the condenser, and a water storage tank in communication with an outlet end of the cooling pipe, wherein the outlet end of the cooling pipe is arranged at an upper end of the water storage tank, and a first drain valve is fixedly connected to an outer sidewall of the water storage tank.
[0005] With the above structure, the steam is sequentially cooled and condensed by the condenser and the cooling pipe, and the condensed water flows into the water storage tank, so that the staff is prevented from being scalded by the steam discharged from the steam sterilizer, and the condensed water can be reused to save water resources.
[0006] Preferably, the cooling pipe is arranged in the condenser water tank, the inlet end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the condenser water tank, the outlet end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the upper end of the condenser water tank, a water inlet is formed in the upper surface of the condenser water tank, and a second drain valve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the condenser water tank.
[0007] With the above structure, ice water or other condensing medium is added to the condenser water tank to accelerate the condensation process of the steam.
[0008] Preferably, the cross section of the water storage tank is annular, the condenser water tank is cylindrical, the water storage tank is sleeved on the outer surface of the condenser water tank, and the outlet end of the cooling pipe penetrates the tank wall of the condenser water tank and the water storage tank.
[0009] With the above structure design, since the steam sterilizer does not continuously discharge water vapor, there is a time interval, and after a period of time, the condensed water in the water storage tank will reach room temperature, and in the next water vapor condensation process, the condensed water in the water storage tank will absorb the temperature in the condensed water tank.
[0010] Preferably, the lower surface of the water storage tank is fixedly connected with a supporting leg, and the supporting leg is arranged at the joint of the water storage tank and the condensed water tank.
[0011] With the above structure design, the water storage tank and the condensed water tank are conveniently supported.
[0012] Preferably, the cooling pipe is a spiral pipe.
[0013] With the above structure design, the contact area of the cooling pipe and the condensing medium is increased, and the heat dissipation effect of the cooling pipe is improved.
[0014] Preferably, the electromagnetic valve is connected with the input port of the condenser through a first double-head connecting pipe, the output port of the condenser is connected with the inlet end of the cooling pipe through a second double-head connecting pipe, the interface of the electromagnetic valve and the input port of the condenser are fixedly connected with a first double-head joint matched with the first double-head connecting pipe, and the output port of the condenser and the inlet end of the cooling pipe are fixedly connected with a second double-head joint matched with the second double-head connecting pipe.
[0015] With the above structure design, the positions and distances between the devices can be adjusted according to the placement position of the sterilizer, and the first double-head connecting pipe and the second double-head joint can be conveniently replaced.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the device has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] The device can cool the water vapor discharged from the steam sterilizer, realizes whole-process no-steam discharge, avoids the harm of high-temperature discharge steam to the environment and personnel, can collect the distilled water formed after the water vapor is cooled, and recycles the distilled water to save water resources, and the cooling process can effectively reduce the noise during exhaust. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the device;
[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the water storage tank of the device; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2The utility model provides a kind of technical scheme: a cooling device suitable for steam sterilizer, including fixedly connected on the electromagnetic valve 1 of steam sterilizer exhaust, the condenser 2 of input port and electromagnetic valve 1 intercommunication, the cooling pipe 3 of import end and condenser 2 output port intercommunication, with the outlet end of cooling pipe 3 intercommunication water storage tank 4, the outlet end of cooling pipe 3 is arranged in the upper end of water storage tank 4, first drain valve 41 is fixedly connected on the outer side wall of water storage tank 4, gas hole 48 is opened in the upper end of water storage tank 4, for balance water storage tank 4 internal and external air pressure, avoid condensate water cannot enter water storage tank 4.
[0021] When water vapor needs to be discharged, the staff starts electromagnetic valve 1, so that electromagnetic valve 1 is in the state of "open", and water vapor can be discharged, to avoid the staff from being scalded by accidentally touching the valve on the water vapor exhaust port.
[0022] The cooling pipe 3 is arranged in the inside of condensate tank 5, the import end of cooling pipe 3 is fixedly connected on the lower surface of condensate tank 5, the outlet end of cooling pipe 3 is fixedly connected on the upper end of condensate tank 5, the upper surface of condensate tank 5 is provided with water inlet 51, and the lower surface of condensate tank 5 is fixedly connected with second drain valve 52. The condensate tank 5 is filled with water as a condensing medium to absorb the heat dissipated through the cooling pipe 3.
[0023] The cross section of the water storage tank 4 is circular, the condensate tank 5 is cylindrical, the water storage tank 4 is sleeved on the outer surface of the condensate tank 5, and the outlet end of the cooling pipe 3 penetrates the tank wall of the condensate tank 5 and the water storage tank 4, and the inner side wall of the water storage tank 4 is fixedly connected with the outer side wall of the condensate tank 5.
[0024] The lower surface of the water storage tank 4 is fixedly connected with a supporting leg 49, and the supporting leg 49 is arranged at the joint of the water storage tank 4 and the condensate tank 5.
[0025] The cooling pipe 3 is a spiral pipe, the cooling pipe 3 is a spiral pipe, and the cooling pipe 3 is made of copper pipe to facilitate heat transfer.
[0026] The electromagnetic valve 1 is connected with the input port of the condenser 2 through the first double-headed connecting pipe 7, the output port of the condenser 2 is connected with the import end of the cooling pipe 3 through the second double-headed connecting pipe 8, the interface of the electromagnetic valve 1 and the input port of the condenser 2 are fixedly connected with the first double-headed joint 71 matched with the first double-headed connecting pipe 7, the output port of the condenser 2 and the import end of the cooling pipe 3 are fixedly connected with the second double-headed joint 81 matched with the second double-headed connecting pipe 8, in the embodiment, the pipe diameters of the first double-headed connecting pipe 7 and the second double-headed connecting pipe 8 are the same, but the lengths are different, so the specifications of the first double-headed joint 71 and the second double-headed joint 81 are the same.
[0027] Working principle: when the water vapor needs to be discharged, the worker starts the electromagnetic valve 1, so that the electromagnetic valve 1 is in the "open" state, the water vapor enters the condenser 2 through the first double-head connecting pipe 7, and the temperature of the high-temperature steam can be reduced to the first level after this process, then the water vapor enters the cooling pipe 3 through the second double-head connecting pipe 8, the water vapor exchanges heat with the condensing medium in the condensing water tank through the cooling pipe 3, the water vapor is further released heat to become condensed water, and flows into the water storage tank 4 through the cooling pipe 3, when the steam sterilizer needs to add water, the worker can take out the condensed water in the water storage tank 4 through the first drain valve 41 to supply water for the steam sterilizer.
[0028] Since the steam sterilizer does not continuously discharge water vapor, there is a time interval, and after a period of time, the condensed water in the water storage tank will reach room temperature, and in the next water vapor condensation process, the condensed water in the water storage tank will absorb the temperature in the condensing water tank.
[0029] The structures, proportions, sizes and the like shown in the drawings of the specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification, to be understood and read by those skilled in the art, and do not have technical substantive significance, and any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the utility model, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" in the specification are only for the convenience of clear description, and are not used to limit the scope of the utility model, and the change or adjustment of the relative relationship, without substantially changing the technical content, is also regarded as the scope of the utility model.
[0030] The utility model has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto, and all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims are within the protection scope of the utility model. Various improvements can be made to it and equivalent parts can be replaced without departing from the scope of the utility model. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, each technical feature mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way.
Claims
1. A cooling device suitable for use in a steam sterilizer, characterized by: The utility model relates to a steam sterilizer cooling device, including fixedly connected electromagnetic valve (1) on the steam sterilizer exhaust port, the input port with the communication of electromagnetic valve (1) condenser (2), the import end with the communication of condenser (2) output port cooling pipe (3), with the communication of cooling pipe (3) outlet end water storage tank (4), the outlet end of cooling pipe (3) is arranged in the upper end of water storage tank (4), the first drain valve (41) is fixedly connected on the outer side wall of water storage tank (4).
2. A cooling device for a steam sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling pipe (3) is arranged in the inside of the condensate tank (5), the inlet end of the cooling pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the condensate tank (5), the outlet end of the cooling pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the condensate tank (5), the upper surface of the condensate tank (5) is provided with a water inlet (51), and the lower surface of the condensate tank (5) is fixedly connected with a second drain valve (52).
3. A cooling device for a steam sterilizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the water storage tank (4) is circular ring, the condensate tank (5) is cylindrical, the water storage tank (4) is sleeved on the outer surface of the condensate tank (5), and the outlet end of the cooling pipe (3) penetrates the tank wall of the condensate tank (5) and the water storage tank (4).
4. A cooling device for a steam sterilizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower surface of the water storage tank (4) is fixedly connected with a supporting leg (49), and the supporting leg (49) is arranged at the joint of the water storage tank (4) and the condensate tank (5).
5. Cooling device suitable for use in a steam sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cooling pipe (3) is a spiral pipe.
6. A cooling device for a steam sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The electromagnetic valve (1) is connected with the input port of the condenser (2) through a first double-headed connecting pipe (7), the output port of the condenser (2) is connected with the inlet end of the cooling pipe (3) through a second double-headed connecting pipe (8), the interface of the electromagnetic valve (1) and the input port of the condenser (2) are fixedly connected with a first double-headed joint (71) matched with the first double-headed connecting pipe (7), and the output port of the condenser (2) and the inlet end of the cooling pipe (3) are fixedly connected with a second double-headed joint (81) matched with the second double-headed connecting pipe (8).