Container

Abstract

The utility model provides a container. The container comprises a refrigerator and a heating belt. The refrigerator comprises a compressor, an evaporator and a low-pressure pipeline. The low-pressure pipeline is connected between the compressor and the evaporator. And the heating belt is wound on the outer pipe wall of the low-pressure pipeline. According to the container disclosed by the utility model, the heating belt is wound on the low-pressure pipeline connected between the compressor and the evaporator of the refrigerator, and the outer pipe wall of the low-pressure pipeline is uniformly heated, so that the temperature is not lower than the ambient air temperature (such as 25 DEG C), and condensed water is prevented from being generated on the outer pipe wall of the low-pressure pipeline; condensed water and accumulated water are prevented from being generated in the refrigerator compressor area of the container, damage and even safety accidents caused by the fact that the condensed water flows into equipment in the refrigerator compressor area are prevented, the performance and the service life of the compressor are guaranteed, and the use safety performance of the container is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates generally to the technical field of containers, and more specifically to a container. Background Technology

[0002] When containers are used indoors, such as in a cleanroom, the temperature of the outer wall of the low-pressure pipe of the refrigeration compressor is generally lower than the ambient temperature, for example, around 25°C, when the refrigeration unit is operating. Due to the alternation of hot and cold temperatures, condensation forms on the outer wall of the low-pressure pipe. This condensation may drip down the pipe and onto the ground, making it difficult to clean. It may also flow into the compressor, affecting its performance and lifespan, and even causing safety accidents.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a container that can at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The description of this utility model introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a shipping container. The shipping container includes:

[0006] A chiller, comprising a compressor, an evaporator, and a low-pressure line connected between the compressor and the evaporator; and

[0007] A heating strip is wrapped around the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline.

[0008] According to this utility model, a heating belt is wrapped around the low-pressure pipeline connected between the compressor and evaporator of the refrigeration unit in the container. This uniformly heats the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline to a temperature not lower than the ambient air temperature (e.g., 25°C), thereby preventing condensation from forming on the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline. This, in turn, prevents condensation and water accumulation in the compressor area of ​​the container's refrigeration unit, and prevents condensation from flowing into the equipment in the compressor area, which could cause damage or even safety accidents. This ensures the performance and service life of the compressor and improves the safety performance of the container.

[0009] Optionally, the container may further include a first electrical control cabinet, which includes a transformer electrically connected to the heating belt.

[0010] Optionally, the first electrical control cabinet further includes a battery, which is electrically connected to the heating element.

[0011] Optionally, the container also includes a 2-core cable, one end of which is electrically connected to the transformer and the other end of which is electrically connected to the heating belt.

[0012] Optionally, the container further includes a second electrical control cabinet, wherein the refrigeration unit, the battery, and the transformer are all electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet. The first electrical control cabinet further includes a controller configured as follows:

[0013] When the chiller is powered on, the first electrical control cabinet draws power from the second electrical control cabinet and supplies power to the heating element and charges the battery via the transformer;

[0014] When the chiller is powered off, the battery continues to supply power to the heating element.

[0015] Optionally, the first electrical control cabinet further includes a circuit breaker, through which the transformer is electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet.

[0016] Optionally, the chiller is connected to a 380V power supply, and the transformer is configured to convert the 380V voltage to a 24V voltage.

[0017] Optionally, the power of the heating belt is 5W / m.

[0018] Optionally, the container also includes a water collection tray, which is disposed below the low-pressure pipeline. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a refrigeration unit and heating belt; and

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first electrical control cabinet.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 110: Refrigeration unit; 111: Compressor

[0024] 112: Low-pressure pipeline; 120: Heating belt

[0025] 130: First electrical control cabinet; 131: Transformer

[0026] 132: Storage battery; 133: Circuit breaker

[0027] 140: 2-core cable; 150: Second electrical control cabinet Detailed Implementation

[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0030] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0031] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0032] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0033] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model provides a container. The container includes a refrigeration unit 110 and a heating element 120. The refrigeration unit 110 includes a compressor 111, an evaporator, and a low-pressure pipeline 112. The low-pressure pipeline 112 is connected between the compressor 111 and the evaporator. The heating element 120 is wound around the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline 112.

[0034] According to this utility model, a heating belt is wrapped around the low-pressure pipeline connected between the compressor and evaporator of the refrigeration unit in the container. This uniformly heats the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline to a temperature not lower than the ambient air temperature (e.g., 25°C), thereby preventing condensation from forming on the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline. This reduces or prevents condensation and water accumulation in the compressor area of ​​the container's refrigeration unit, preventing condensation from flowing into the equipment in the compressor area and causing damage or even safety accidents. This ensures the performance and service life of the compressor and improves the safety performance of the container.

[0035] Containers such as refrigerated containers are equipped with refrigeration units 110 for refrigeration. The refrigeration unit 110 can be installed in the container body, for example, in the end walls and / or side walls of the container. The container can be a sea container.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 The container may include a refrigeration unit 110, a heating element 120, a first electrical control cabinet 130, a two-core cable 140, and a second electrical control cabinet 150. The refrigeration unit 110 includes a compressor 111, an evaporator, and a low-pressure pipeline 112. The low-pressure pipeline 112 connects the suction inlet of the compressor 111 and the refrigerant outlet of the evaporator to draw low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant into the compressor 111. During operation of the refrigeration unit 110, the refrigerant temperature in the low-pressure pipeline 112 is low, resulting in the outer wall temperature of the low-pressure pipeline 112 being lower than the ambient temperature. The heating element 120 is wrapped around the outer wall of the low-pressure pipeline 112, providing uniform heating to the outer wall. Under the heating of the heating band 120, the temperature of the outer pipe wall rises to no less than the ambient air temperature (e.g., 25°C), thereby preventing condensation from forming on the outer pipe wall of the low-pressure pipe 112. This reduces or prevents condensation and water accumulation in the compressor 111 area of ​​the container's refrigeration unit 110, preventing condensation from flowing into the equipment in the compressor 111 area of ​​the refrigeration unit 110 and causing damage or even safety accidents. This ensures the performance and service life of the compressor 111 and improves the safety performance of the container.

[0037] When the chiller 110 is powered on, the second electrical control cabinet 150 draws power. In some embodiments, the second electrical control cabinet 150 may be located inside the housing of the chiller 110. In other embodiments, the second electrical control cabinet 150 may be located outside the chiller 110.

[0038] One end of the 2-core cable 140 is electrically connected to the transformer 131, and the other end is electrically connected to the heating element 120. The 2-core cable 140 is electrically connected between the transformer 131 and the heating element 120. The 2-core cable 140 has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to install and maintain. Of course, if needed and / or desired, the 2-core cable 140 can also be replaced by other suitable cables, such as 7-core cables, 4-core cables, etc.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 The first electrical control cabinet 130 may include a transformer 131, a battery 132, a circuit breaker, and a controller.

[0040] In some embodiments, transformer 131 can be electrically connected to heating band 120. Specifically, the power supply terminal of heating band 120 is electrically connected to the output interface of transformer 131 to supply power to heating band 120 through the output interface of transformer 131, thereby providing a suitable voltage to heating band 120 through transformer 131. The output interface of transformer 131 can be a 24V interface.

[0041] In some embodiments, the battery 132 may be electrically connected to the heating band 120 so that the battery 132 continues to supply power to the heating band 120 when the cooler 110 is powered off.

[0042] The chiller 110, battery 132, and transformer 131 can all be electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet 150. The controller can be configured such that when the chiller 110 is powered on, the first electrical control cabinet 130 draws power from the second electrical control cabinet 150 and supplies power to the heating element 120 and charges the battery 132 via the transformer 131; when the chiller 110 is powered off, the battery 132 continues to supply power to the heating element 120. Thus, after the chiller 110 is powered off, the battery 132 can continue to supply power to the heating element 120, allowing the heating element 120 to continue operating for a period of time. This also prevents condensation from forming and eliminates condensation for a short period immediately after the chiller 110 is powered off.

[0043] Transformer 131 can be electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet 150 via circuit breaker 133, thereby safely and conveniently controlling the on / off state of transformer 131 and realizing circuit protection for transformer 131. In some embodiments, when transformer 131 is overloaded, circuit breaker 133 operates, thereby effectively preventing overload operation of transformer 131, protecting transformer 131 from burnout, and realizing self-protection of transformer 131.

[0044] Transformer 131 can be configured to convert high-voltage power to low-voltage power for use in powering heating band 120. In some embodiments, chiller 110 can be electrically connected to a 380V power supply. Transformer 131 can be configured to convert 380V voltage to 24V voltage for use in powering heating band 120. In some embodiments, heating band 120 has a power rating of 5W / m.

[0045] In some embodiments, the container may also include a water collection tray disposed below the low-pressure line 112 for collecting condensate that has not been completely eliminated by heating with the heating band.

[0046] The working process of preventing condensation in a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is briefly described as follows:

[0047] The chiller 110 is connected to a power source with a voltage such as 380V. The second electrical control cabinet 150 transmits the power to the first electrical control cabinet 130. The transformer 131 converts the high voltage to a low voltage, for example, converting 380V to 24V. This power is supplied to the heating element 120, which is wrapped around the low-pressure pipe 112, via a two-core cable 140. The heating element 120 heats up, causing the low-pressure pipe 112 to heat up, thereby reducing or preventing the formation of condensate. After the chiller 110 is powered off, the battery 132 continues to supply power to the heating element 120, allowing the heating element 120 to continue operating for a period of time. This also prevents and eliminates condensate formation for a short period immediately after the chiller 110 is powered off.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0049] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that The container comprises: a cold machine, the cold machine comprising a compressor, an evaporator, and a low-pressure pipeline connected between the compressor and the evaporator; and a heating belt, the heating belt being wound on an outer tube wall of the low-pressure pipeline.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein, The container further comprises a first electrical control cabinet, the first electrical control cabinet comprising a transformer, the transformer being electrically connected to the heating belt.

3. The container of claim 2, wherein, The first electrical control cabinet further comprises a storage battery, the storage battery being electrically connected to the heating belt.

4. The container of claim 2, wherein, The container further comprises a 2-core cable, one end of the 2-core cable being electrically connected to the transformer, and the other end of the 2-core cable being electrically connected to the heating belt.

5. The container of claim 3, wherein, The container further comprises a second electrical control cabinet, the cold machine, the storage battery, and the transformer being electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet, the first electrical control cabinet further comprising a controller, the controller being configured to: when the cold machine is powered on, the first electrical control cabinet draws power from the second electrical control cabinet, and supplies power to the heating belt via the transformer and charges the storage battery; when the cold machine is powered off, the storage battery continues to supply power to the heating belt.

6. The container of claim 5, wherein, The first electrical control cabinet further comprises a circuit breaker, the transformer being electrically connected to the second electrical control cabinet via the circuit breaker.

7. The container of claim 2, wherein, The cold machine is electrically connected to a 380V power supply, and the transformer is configured to convert 380V voltage into 24V voltage.

8. The container of claim 1, wherein, The power of the heating belt is 5W / m.

9. The container of claim 1, wherein, The container further comprises a water collecting tray, the water collecting tray being arranged below the low-pressure pipeline.

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