Air cooling system capable of quickly reaching cooling degree
By combining ice boxes and centrifugal fans, the heat absorbed by melting ice is utilized. Combined with precise control by temperature sensors and PLC controllers, the problem of insufficient cooling speed of quenching equipment in high-temperature environments is solved, enabling rapid cooling and efficient production of aluminum profiles.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520288799.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing quenching equipment has poor air cooling performance in high-temperature environments, resulting in insufficient cooling rate of aluminum alloys, which affects production efficiency and product quality.
The system combines ice boxes and centrifugal fans, utilizing the heat absorbed by melting ice. Ice blocks are then transported to a pallet via an ice block conveying assembly. Temperature sensors and a PLC controller precisely regulate the fan speed and ice supply for rapid cooling.
It improved the cooling speed of aluminum profiles, enhanced the stability and consistency of the cooling system, reduced the scrap rate, and improved production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of profile processing technology, and in particular to an air-cooling system that can quickly achieve a cooling level. Background Technology
[0002] When aluminum alloys undergo high-temperature solution treatment and are then rapidly cooled, the solute atoms cannot precipitate from the solid solution in time due to the extremely rapid cooling rate. Therefore, they are "frozen" and retained within the aluminum matrix. The solid solution formed in this state is called a supersaturated solid solution. Although thermodynamically unstable, this state can significantly improve the strength and hardness of aluminum alloys, giving them superior physical properties.
[0003] In this process, achieving rapid cooling is crucial. In the existing technology, air cooling of quenching equipment is generally used. However, it takes time to start up the air cooling of quenching equipment, especially in the hot season. Due to the high ambient temperature and the high temperature of the quenching air source, the cooling effect is delayed and the quenching effect is not achieved. Therefore, this utility model proposes an air cooling system that can quickly achieve the cooling level to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a rapid cooling system that can quickly achieve a cooling level. This rapid cooling system absorbs a large amount of heat through the melting of ice, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the system. It can quickly remove the heat generated during the processing of aluminum profiles, effectively improving production efficiency. It is especially suitable for aluminum profile production processes that require high cooling speeds.
[0005] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a wind-cooling system that can quickly achieve the cooling level, including a centrifugal fan and an ice box, wherein a tray is provided in the middle position inside the ice box and a drain hole is provided on the tray, and a water collection hopper is provided at one end of the bottom of the ice box and a drainage component is provided below the water collection hopper;
[0006] An air inlet is obliquely provided on one side of the top of the ice box, and the top of the ice box is connected to an ice block conveying assembly. The input end of the centrifugal fan and the side of the ice box away from the water collection hopper are connected to an air inlet pipe, and the output end of the centrifugal fan is connected to an air duct. The output end of the air duct is connected to a blower assembly.
[0007] A further improvement is that the air blowing assembly includes an air collecting plate and a nozzle. The air collecting plate is located at the output end of the air duct, and the nozzle is located at the bottom of the air collecting plate. The nozzle is equipped with an air outlet regulating valve.
[0008] A further improvement is that a first temperature sensor is provided at one end of the air inlet pipe, and a second temperature sensor is provided at the output end of the air duct. The signal output ends of the first and second temperature sensors are both connected to a PLC controller, and the control end of the PLC controller is connected to the centrifugal fan and the ice conveying assembly.
[0009] A further improvement is that the drainage component includes a drain pipe and a solenoid valve. The drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water collection hopper, the solenoid valve is located on the drain pipe, and a liquid level sensor is provided on the upper inner side of the water collection hopper. The signal output terminal of the liquid level sensor is connected to a PLC controller, and the control terminal of the PLC controller is connected to the solenoid valve.
[0010] A further improvement is that the inlet of the air duct and the outlet of the centrifugal fan are connected by a first flange, and a flexible hose is connected between the inlet of the air duct and the first flange.
[0011] A further improvement is that the inlet of the centrifugal fan and one end of the air inlet pipe are connected by a second flange.
[0012] A further improvement is that the ice conveying assembly includes a conveying pipe and a guide pipe. The guide pipe is connected to one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe, and the output end of the guide pipe is connected to an ice box. An ice storage compartment is provided on the top side of the conveying pipe away from the guide pipe, and the top of the ice storage compartment is covered with a cap. The interior of the ice storage compartment contains ice.
[0013] A further improvement is that a spiral blade shaft is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe, and a motor is mounted on one side of the conveying pipe, with the output end of the motor connected to the spiral blade shaft.
[0014] A further improvement is that a gap is left between one side of the tray and one side of the ice box, and a partition block is provided on the top of the tray. Multiple sets of partition blocks are provided at equal intervals. The bottom of the ice box is inclined towards the water collection hopper.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. This utility model adds an ice box, which conveys ice blocks to the tray through an ice block conveying component. A centrifugal fan generates negative pressure, and air is introduced through the air inlet to cool the air. The air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe to the centrifugal fan, and then through the air duct to the blowing component. The melting of the ice blocks can absorb a large amount of heat, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the air-cooling system. It can quickly remove the heat generated by the aluminum profile during processing, effectively improving production efficiency. It is especially suitable for aluminum profile production processes that require high cooling speed.
[0017] 2. This utility model sets a first temperature sensor at one end inside the air inlet pipe and a second temperature sensor at the output end inside the air duct. The temperature signal sensed by the sensor is connected to the PLC controller, which can conveniently control the centrifugal fan speed, the ice block conveying component to start and stop supplying ice blocks, etc., according to the preset temperature value, so as to achieve precise temperature control. This facilitates more accurate control of temperature changes during the cooling process of aluminum profiles, reduces the problem of uneven cooling of aluminum profiles caused by ambient temperature fluctuations or instability of the air cooling system, helps to improve the stability and consistency of product quality, and reduces the scrap rate.
[0018] 3. In use, the water from the melting ice flows through the leak to the bottom of the ice box and is guided to the water collection hopper by the inclined surface. When the liquid level sensor detects that the liquid level is too high, the solenoid valve can be opened by the PLC controller to facilitate drainage through the drain pipe, thus avoiding the melting water from affecting the ventilation and making the use more reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the ice box of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the helical blade shaft of this utility model.
[0022] The components include: 1. Centrifugal fan; 2. Ice box; 3. Tray; 4. Drain hole; 5. Water collection hopper; 6. Drain pipe; 7. Solenoid valve; 8. Air inlet; 9. Air duct; 10. Air collection plate; 11. Nozzle; 12. Air inlet pipe; 13. First temperature sensor; 14. Second temperature sensor; 15. Liquid level sensor; 16. First flange; 17. Hose; 18. Second flange; 19. Conveying pipe; 20. Feed guide pipe; 21. Ice block bin; 22. Spiral blade shaft; 23. Motor; 24. Divider block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To deepen the understanding of this utility model, the following detailed description will be provided in conjunction with embodiments. These embodiments are only used to explain this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, this embodiment proposes an air-cooling system that can quickly achieve the cooling level, including a centrifugal fan 1 and an ice box 2. The ice box 2 has a support plate 3 in the middle position inside, and the support plate 3 has a drain hole 4. The bottom end of the ice box 2 has a water collection hopper 5, and a drainage component is provided under the water collection hopper 5.
[0026] The ice box 2 has an air inlet 8 angled on one side of its top, and the top of the ice box 2 is connected to an ice block conveying assembly. The input end of the centrifugal fan 1 and the side of the ice box 2 away from the water collection hopper 5 are connected to an air inlet pipe 12, and the output end of the centrifugal fan 1 is connected to an air duct 9. The output end of the air duct 9 is connected to a blowing assembly. In use, the ice box 2 is added, and ice blocks are conveyed to the tray 3 by the ice block conveying assembly. The centrifugal fan 1 generates negative pressure, and air is introduced through the air inlet 8, which serves as a cooling air intake. The air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe 12 to the centrifugal fan 1, and then through the air duct 9 to the blowing assembly. The melting of the ice blocks can absorb a large amount of heat, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the air-cooling system. It can quickly remove the heat generated by the aluminum profiles during processing, effectively improving production efficiency, and is especially suitable for aluminum profile production processes with high requirements for cooling speed.
[0027] The blowing assembly includes an air collecting plate 10 and nozzles 11. The air collecting plate 10 is located at the output end of the air duct 9, and the nozzles 11 are located at the bottom of the air collecting plate 10, with an air outlet regulating valve on each nozzle. In use, the air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe 12 to the centrifugal fan 1, which operates at a speed of 1000-3000 RPM. The air is then transported through the air duct 9 to the blowing assembly, where it is sprayed onto the profile through the nozzles 11. The air outlet regulating valve can adjust the airflow distribution of each nozzle 11.
[0028] A first temperature sensor 13 is installed at one end inside the air inlet duct 12, and a second temperature sensor 14 is installed at the output end inside the air duct 9. The signal output terminals of both the first temperature sensor 13 and the second temperature sensor 14 are connected to a PLC controller, and the control terminal of the PLC controller is connected to the centrifugal fan 1 and the ice conveying assembly. In use, the first temperature sensor 13 is installed at one end inside the air inlet duct 12, and the second temperature sensor 14 is installed at the output end inside the air duct 9. The temperature signals sensed by the sensors are connected to the PLC controller, which can conveniently control the speed of the centrifugal fan 1 and the start and stop of the ice conveying assembly to supply ice according to the preset temperature value, so as to achieve precise temperature control. This facilitates more accurate control of temperature changes during the cooling process of aluminum profiles, reduces the problem of uneven cooling of aluminum profiles caused by ambient temperature fluctuations or instability of the air cooling system, helps to improve the stability and consistency of product quality, and reduces the scrap rate.
[0029] The drainage system includes a drain pipe 6 and a solenoid valve 7. The drain pipe 6 is connected to the bottom of the water collection hopper 5, and the solenoid valve 7 is mounted on the drain pipe 6. A liquid level sensor 15 is located on the upper inner side of the water collection hopper 5, and the signal output terminal of the liquid level sensor 15 is connected to a PLC controller. The control terminal of the PLC controller is connected to the solenoid valve 7. In use, the water from the melting ice flows through the drain hole 4 to the bottom of the ice box 2 and is guided by the inclined surface to the water collection hopper 5. When the liquid level sensor 15 detects that the liquid level is too high, the solenoid valve 7 can be opened by the PLC controller to facilitate drainage through the drain pipe 6, preventing melted water from affecting ventilation and making the system more reliable.
[0030] The inlet of the air duct 9 and the outlet of the centrifugal fan 1 are connected by a first flange 16, and a flexible hose 17 is connected between the inlet of the air duct 9 and the first flange 16. The flexible hose 17 serves as a transition between the inlet of the air duct 9 and the first flange 16, compensating for displacement caused by fan vibration, while avoiding stress concentration and noise transmission caused by rigid connections. Simultaneously, the first flange 16 is fixed, facilitating disassembly and installation, and allowing adjustment of the air outlet position and direction according to aluminum profile specifications and production layout.
[0031] The inlet of the centrifugal fan 1 and one end of the air inlet pipe 12 are connected by a second flange 18. The second flange 18 is fixed, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the air inlet pipe 12 and the centrifugal fan 1.
[0032] The ice conveying assembly includes a conveying pipe 19 and a guide pipe 20. The guide pipe 20 is connected to one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe 19, and its output end is connected to the ice box 2. An ice storage compartment 21 is provided on the top side of the conveying pipe 19 away from the guide pipe 20, and the top of the ice storage compartment 21 is covered with a cap. The ice storage compartment 21 contains ice. A spiral blade shaft 22 is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe 19, and a motor 23 is provided on one side of the conveying pipe 19. The output end of the motor 23 is connected to the spiral blade shaft 22. In use, the motor 23 drives the spiral blade shaft 22 to rotate, conveying the ice in the ice storage compartment 21 through the conveying pipe 19 to the guide pipe 20, where it falls into the ice box 2 and onto the tray 3.
[0033] Example 2
[0034] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, this embodiment proposes an air-cooling system that can quickly achieve the cooling level, including a centrifugal fan 1 and an ice box 2. The ice box 2 has a support plate 3 in the middle position inside, and the support plate 3 has a drain hole 4. The bottom end of the ice box 2 has a water collection hopper 5, and a drainage component is provided under the water collection hopper 5.
[0035] The ice box 2 has an air inlet 8 angled on one side of its top, and the top of the ice box 2 is connected to an ice block conveying assembly. The input end of the centrifugal fan 1 and the side of the ice box 2 away from the water collection hopper 5 are connected to an air inlet pipe 12, and the output end of the centrifugal fan 1 is connected to an air duct 9. The output end of the air duct 9 is connected to a blowing assembly. In use, the ice box 2 is added, and ice blocks are conveyed to the tray 3 by the ice block conveying assembly. The centrifugal fan 1 generates negative pressure, and air is introduced through the air inlet 8, which serves as a cooling air intake. The air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe 12 to the centrifugal fan 1, and then through the air duct 9 to the blowing assembly. The melting of the ice blocks can absorb a large amount of heat, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the air-cooling system. It can quickly remove the heat generated by the aluminum profiles during processing, effectively improving production efficiency, and is especially suitable for aluminum profile production processes with high requirements for cooling speed.
[0036] The blowing assembly includes an air collecting plate 10 and nozzles 11. The air collecting plate 10 is located at the output end of the air duct 9, and the nozzles 11 are located at the bottom of the air collecting plate 10, with an air outlet regulating valve on each nozzle. In use, the air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe 12 to the centrifugal fan 1, which operates at a speed of 1000-3000 RPM. The air is then transported through the air duct 9 to the blowing assembly, where it is sprayed onto the profile through the nozzles 11. The air outlet regulating valve can adjust the airflow distribution of each nozzle 11.
[0037] A gap is left between one side of the tray 3 and one side of the ice box 2. The top of the tray 3 is provided with a partition block 24, and multiple sets of partition blocks 24 are equally spaced. The bottom of the ice box 2 is inclined towards the water collection hopper 5 at an angle of about 15-30°. In use, the ice box 2 is added, and ice blocks are transported to the tray 3 by the ice block conveying assembly. The centrifugal fan 1 generates negative pressure, and air is introduced through the air inlet 8 to cool the ice. The air passes through the leakage hole 4 and the gap, enters the air inlet pipe 12 and then to the centrifugal fan 1. The water from the melted ice blocks flows through the leakage hole 4 to the bottom of the ice box 2 and is guided by the inclined surface to the water collection hopper 5.
[0038] This air-cooling system, which can quickly achieve cooling, is equipped with an ice box 2. Ice blocks are conveyed to the tray 3 via an ice block conveying component. A negative pressure is generated by a centrifugal fan 1, and air is introduced through the air inlet 8, which serves as the cooling air intake. The air cooled by the ice blocks passes through the air inlet pipe 12 to the centrifugal fan 1, and then through the air duct 9 to the blowing component. The melting of the ice blocks can absorb a large amount of heat, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the air-cooling system. It can quickly remove the heat generated by the aluminum profiles during processing, effectively improving production efficiency. It is especially suitable for aluminum profile production processes that require high cooling speed. Furthermore, this product features a first temperature sensor 13 installed at one end inside the air inlet duct 12 and a second temperature sensor 14 installed at the output end inside the air duct 9. The temperature signals from these sensors are connected to the PLC controller, facilitating the control of the centrifugal fan 1 speed and the start / stop of the ice delivery component to supply ice based on preset temperature values. This enables precise temperature control, allowing for more accurate control of temperature changes during the aluminum profile cooling process. It reduces uneven cooling of the aluminum profile caused by ambient temperature fluctuations or instability in the air-cooling system, contributing to improved product quality stability and consistency, and reducing the scrap rate. Simultaneously, during use, the water from the melted ice flows through the drain hole 4 to the bottom of the ice box 2, where it is guided by an inclined surface to the water collection hopper 5. When the liquid level sensor 15 detects an excessively high liquid level, the PLC controller opens the solenoid valve 7, facilitating drainage through the drain pipe 6. This prevents melted water from affecting ventilation, making the product more reliable.
[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A forced air cooling system capable of achieving a cooling level quickly, comprising a centrifugal fan (1) and an ice box (2), characterized in that: The ice box (2) is provided with a supporting plate (3) at the middle position of the inside of the ice box (2), and the supporting plate (3) is provided with a leakage hole (4), one end of the bottom of the ice box (2) is provided with a water collecting hopper (5), and the lower side of the water collecting hopper (5) is provided with a drainage device; One side of the top of the ice box (2) is provided with an air inlet (8) in a slanting manner, and the top of the ice box (2) is connected with an ice block conveying assembly, the input end of the centrifugal fan (1) and the side of the ice box (2) away from the water collecting hopper (5) are connected with an air inlet pipe (12), and the output end of the centrifugal fan (1) is connected with an air duct (9), and the output end of the air duct (9) is connected with a blowing assembly.
2. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blowing assembly comprises a wind collecting disc (10) and a spray head (11), the wind collecting disc (10) is arranged at the output end of the air duct (9), and the spray head (11) is arranged at the bottom of the wind collecting disc (10), and the spray head (11) is provided with an air outlet adjusting valve.
3. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the inside of the air inlet pipe (12) is provided with a first temperature sensor (13), and the output end of the inside of the air duct (9) is provided with a second temperature sensor (14), the signal output ends of the first temperature sensor (13) and the second temperature sensor (14) are connected with a PLC controller, and the control end of the PLC controller is connected with the centrifugal fan (1) and the ice block conveying assembly.
4. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage device comprises a drainage pipe (6) and an electromagnetic valve (7), the drainage pipe (6) is connected at the bottom of the water collecting hopper (5), the electromagnetic valve (7) is arranged on the drainage pipe (6), the upper side of the inner side of the water collecting hopper (5) is provided with a liquid level sensor (15), and the signal output end of the liquid level sensor (15) is connected with the PLC controller, and the control end of the PLC controller is connected with the electromagnetic valve (7).
5. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the air duct (9) and the output port of the centrifugal fan (1) are connected through a first flange (16), and a hose (17) is connected between the input end of the air duct (9) and the first flange (16).
6. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input port of the centrifugal fan (1) and one end of the air inlet pipe (12) are connected through a second flange (18).
7. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice block conveying assembly comprises a conveying pipe (19) and a material guide pipe (20), the material guide pipe (20) is connected at one side of the bottom of the conveying pipe (19), and the output end of the material guide pipe (20) is connected with the ice box (2), one side of the top of the conveying pipe (19) away from the material guide pipe (20) is provided with an ice block bin (21), and the top of the ice block bin (21) is provided with a cover, and the inside of the ice block bin (21) contains ice blocks.
8. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling degree according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inside of the conveying pipe (19) is rotatably provided with a spiral blade shaft (22), and one side of the conveying pipe (19) is provided with a motor (23), and the output end of the motor (23) is connected with the spiral blade shaft (22).
9. The air cooling system capable of quickly reaching a cooling level according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the supporting plate (3) and one side of the inside of the ice box (2) are left with a gap, and the top of the supporting plate (3) is provided with a partition block (24), a plurality of groups of partition blocks (24) are equidistantly arranged, and the bottom of the inside of the ice box (2) is in an inclined shape, and the inclination is towards the water collecting hopper (5).