Laser welding corrugated plate type jacket structure for cooling

By using laser welding of corrugated plate jacket structures, the problems of complexity of Miller plate jackets and low heat transfer efficiency of coil jackets are solved, achieving efficient and uniform cooling effect and low-cost processing, adapting to different cooling area requirements.

CN223840735UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27SHANDONG JINGYING ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520296934.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

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Technical Problem

The Miller plate jacket in existing beer fermentation equipment is complex to manufacture, while the coil jacket has low heat transfer efficiency, which affects the cooling effect and processing cost.

Method used

The system employs a laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure. The outer perimeter of the storage tank is covered by corrugated plates for water inlet and outlet. Cooling water flows within the corrugated plates for rapid cooling. Laser welding is used to connect the concave and convex parts to the outer wall of the storage tank, and an intermediate transition pipe is used to achieve efficient flow.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and uniform heat exchange, reduces processing difficulty and cost, improves welding quality and pressure resistance, and adapts to different cooling area requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a laser welding corrugated plate type jacket structure for cooling, which comprises a water inlet corrugated plate and a water outlet corrugated plate which have the same structure, and the water inlet corrugated plate and the water outlet corrugated plate wrap the periphery of a liquid storage tank and are positioned at the same horizontal height; one end of the water inlet corrugated board is connected with a water inlet distribution box, and the other end of the water inlet corrugated board is connected with a transition box; one end of the water outlet corrugated board is connected with a water outlet distribution box, and the other end of the water outlet corrugated board is connected with a transition box; the transition box at the end of the water inlet corrugated board and the transition box at the end of the water outlet corrugated board are arranged side by side, and a plurality of transition pipes are connected between the two transition boxes. According to the corrugated plate type jacket structure provided by the utility model, the periphery of the liquid storage tank is coated with the corrugated plate, and the cooling water quickly cools the feed liquid in the liquid storage tank and keeps the low temperature in the flowing process of the cooling water in the corrugated plate, so that the corrugated plate type jacket structure has the advantages of high-efficiency and uniform heat exchange and lower processing difficulty and cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling, belonging to the technical field of cooling equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In beer fermentation equipment, the cooling jacket is a key component for achieving temperature reduction. Common types of cooling jackets used in beer fermentation processes include Miller plate jackets and coil jackets.

[0003] Miller plate jackets, also known as honeycomb sandwich structures, are plates made by perforating two thin stainless steel plates and then firmly bonding them to both sides of a thicker honeycomb core material. Miller plate jackets have the advantages of high heat transfer efficiency and uniform cooling. However, the manufacturing process of Miller plate jackets is relatively complex, requiring perforation, bonding, and other processes, which increases the processing difficulty and cost.

[0004] A coiled jacket consists of a set of parallel metal tubes bent into a circular or elliptical shape, placed inside or outside the liquid storage tank. When the coiled jacket is located inside, it may limit the size and shape of the agitator, affecting the mixing effect and heat transfer efficiency of the liquid. When the coiled jacket is located outside, there is a problem of lower heat exchange efficiency, affecting the overall cooling effect.

[0005] In conclusion, the existing technology obviously has inconveniences and defects in practical use, so it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling. By wrapping the corrugated plate around the outside of the liquid storage tank, the cooling water flows inside the corrugated plate to rapidly cool and maintain the low temperature of the liquid in the storage tank. It has the advantages of efficient and uniform heat exchange, low processing difficulty and low cost.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A laser-welded corrugated jacket structure for cooling includes an inlet corrugated plate and an outlet corrugated plate with identical structures. The inlet and outlet corrugated plates cover the periphery of a liquid storage tank and are located at the same horizontal level. One end of the inlet corrugated plate is connected to an inlet distribution box, and the other end is connected to a transition box. One end of the outlet corrugated plate is connected to an outlet distribution box, and the other end is connected to a transition box. The transition boxes at the ends of the inlet and outlet corrugated plates are arranged side by side, and multiple transition pipes connect the two transition boxes.

[0009] Furthermore, a cooling water inlet pipe is installed inside the water inlet distribution box, which is arranged vertically. The cooling water inlet pipe has an opening on its wall, which connects the inner cavity of the cooling water inlet pipe with the inner cavity of the water inlet distribution box.

[0010] Furthermore, a cooling water outlet pipe is installed inside the water distribution box, which is arranged vertically. The pipe wall of the cooling water outlet pipe has an opening that connects the inner cavity of the cooling water outlet pipe with the inner cavity of the water distribution box.

[0011] Furthermore, the water inlet distribution box at the end of the water inlet corrugated plate and the water outlet distribution box at the end of the water outlet corrugated plate are arranged side by side, and both the water inlet distribution box and the water outlet distribution box are fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the transition box is fixed to the outer wall of the storage tank.

[0013] Furthermore, both the inlet corrugated plate and the outlet corrugated plate are composed of multiple alternating recesses and protrusions. The recesses are connected to the outer wall of the storage tank by laser welding, and the protrusions form a crossflow channel for cooling water flow between the outer wall of the storage tank and the concave portion.

[0014] Furthermore, partitions are fixedly installed in the middle of the inner cavities of the water inlet distribution box, the water outlet distribution box, and the transition box.

[0015] Furthermore, the top end of the cooling water outlet pipe extends out of the inner cavity of the water distribution box and connects to the bottom end of the exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe is arranged in a vertical direction, and an exhaust valve is installed on the top of the exhaust pipe.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, has the following advantages:

[0017] After passing through the inlet water distribution box, the cooling water enters the cross channels of the inlet corrugated plate, and then enters the cross channels of the outlet corrugated plate through the transition pipe. Finally, it is collected and output after being distributed through the outlet water distribution box. During the flow process, the cooling water rapidly cools and maintains the low temperature of the liquid in the storage tank.

[0018] The corrugated sheet in this invention is integrally cold-pressed, resulting in good formability, high forming rate, and large coverage area. The corrugated sheet and the outer wall of the storage tank are laser-welded, which has the advantages of fast welding, uniform weld, high welding quality, and high pressure resistance. The inlet and outlet corrugated sheets are connected by an intermediate transition pipe, resulting in high flow rate and large water volume. The total width of the corrugated sheet can be customized according to the required cooling area of ​​the storage tank, making it flexible in processing and convenient to use.

[0019] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the corrugated plate and the pipe wall of the storage tank.

[0023] In the diagram, 1-storage tank, 2-inlet corrugated plate, 3-outlet corrugated plate, 4-inlet distribution box, 5-outlet distribution box, 6-cooling water inlet pipe, 7-cooling water outlet pipe, 8-transition box, 9-transition pipe, 10-partition plate, 11-crossflow channel, 12-exhaust pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling, including an inlet corrugated plate 2 and an outlet corrugated plate 3 with the same structure. The inlet corrugated plate 2 and the outlet corrugated plate 3 cover the periphery of the liquid storage tank 1, and the inlet corrugated plate 2 and the outlet corrugated plate 3 are located at the same horizontal height.

[0026] One end of the water inlet corrugated plate 2 is connected to a water inlet distribution box 4. A cooling water inlet pipe 6, which is arranged vertically, is installed inside the water inlet distribution box 4. The cooling water inlet pipe 6 has an opening on its wall, which connects the inner cavity of the cooling water inlet pipe 6 to the inner cavity of the water inlet distribution box 4. The other end of the water inlet corrugated plate 2 is connected to a transition box 8.

[0027] One end of the corrugated water outlet plate 3 is connected to a water outlet distribution box 5. A cooling water outlet pipe 7 arranged vertically is installed inside the water outlet distribution box 5. The cooling water outlet pipe 7 has an opening on its wall, which connects the inner cavity of the cooling water outlet pipe 7 to the inner cavity of the water outlet distribution box 5. The other end of the corrugated water outlet plate 3 is connected to a transition box 8.

[0028] The water inlet distribution box 4 at the end of the water inlet corrugated plate 2 and the water outlet distribution box 5 at the end of the water outlet corrugated plate 3 are arranged side by side, and both the water inlet distribution box 4 and the water outlet distribution box 5 are fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage tank 1.

[0029] The transition box 8 at the end of the inlet corrugated plate 2 and the transition box 8 at the end of the outlet corrugated plate 3 are arranged side by side. The transition box 8 is fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage tank 1. Multiple transition pipes 9 are connected between the two transition boxes 8, and the transition pipes 9 connect them, which has the characteristics of high flow rate and large water flow.

[0030] Both the inlet corrugated plate 2 and the outlet corrugated plate 3 are composed of multiple alternating recesses and protrusions. The recesses are connected to the outer wall of the storage tank 1 by laser welding, and the protrusions form a crossflow channel 11 for cooling water flow between the outer wall of the storage tank 1 and the concave part.

[0031] A partition 10 is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner cavity of the water inlet distribution box 4, the water outlet distribution box 5, and the transition box 8. The partition 10 is used to divert the flow.

[0032] The top end of the cooling water outlet pipe 7 passes through the inner cavity of the water outlet distribution box 5 and is connected to the bottom end of the exhaust pipe 12. The exhaust pipe 12 is arranged in a vertical direction and an exhaust valve is installed on the top of the exhaust pipe 12.

[0033] The inlet corrugated plate 2 and outlet corrugated plate 3 of this utility model are made of 1.0mm or 1.2mm cold-rolled plate, which has the advantages of saving materials and low cost.

[0034] The specific working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0035] Cooling water enters the inlet distribution box 4 from the cooling water inlet pipe 6, then flows into the cross channels 11 of the inlet corrugated plate 2, and then enters the cross channels 11 of the outlet corrugated plate 3 through the transition pipe 9. Finally, it is collected in the outlet distribution box 5 and output through the cooling water outlet pipe 7. During the flow process, the cooling water rapidly cools and maintains the low temperature of the liquid in the storage tank 1.

[0036] The corrugated sheet in this invention is integrally cold-pressed, resulting in good formability, high forming rate, and large coverage area. The corrugated sheet is laser-welded to the outer wall of the storage tank, offering advantages such as rapid welding, uniform weld seams, high welding quality, and high pressure resistance. The inlet and outlet corrugated sheets are connected by an intermediate transition pipe, ensuring high flow rate and large water volume. The total width of the corrugated sheet can be customized according to the required cooling area of ​​the storage tank, making processing flexible and convenient to use.

[0037] The above description provides examples of the preferred embodiments of this utility model. Any aspects not detailed herein are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. The scope of protection of this utility model is determined by the claims. Any equivalent modifications based on the technical teachings of this utility model are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling, characterized in that: The system includes an inlet corrugated plate (2) and an outlet corrugated plate (3) with the same structure. The inlet corrugated plate (2) and the outlet corrugated plate (3) cover the periphery of the storage tank (1) and are located at the same horizontal height. One end of the inlet corrugated plate (2) is connected to an inlet distribution box (4) and the other end of the inlet corrugated plate (2) is connected to a transition box (8). One end of the outlet corrugated plate (3) is connected to an outlet distribution box (5) and the other end of the outlet corrugated plate (3) is connected to a transition box (8). The transition box (8) at the end of the inlet corrugated plate (2) and the transition box (8) at the end of the outlet corrugated plate (3) are arranged side by side, and multiple transition pipes (9) are connected between the two transition boxes (8).

2. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet distribution box (4) is equipped with a cooling water inlet pipe (6) arranged in a vertical direction. The cooling water inlet pipe (6) has an opening on its pipe wall, which connects the inner cavity of the cooling water inlet pipe (6) with the inner cavity of the water inlet distribution box (4).

3. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution box (5) is equipped with a cooling water outlet pipe (7) arranged in a vertical direction. The cooling water outlet pipe (7) has an opening on its wall, which connects the inner cavity of the cooling water outlet pipe (7) with the inner cavity of the water distribution box (5).

4. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet distribution box (4) at the end of the water inlet corrugated plate (2) and the water outlet distribution box (5) at the end of the water outlet corrugated plate (3) are arranged side by side, and both the water inlet distribution box (4) and the water outlet distribution box (5) are fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage tank (1).

5. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The transition box (8) is fixed to the outer wall of the storage tank (1).

6. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet corrugated plate (2) and outlet corrugated plate (3) are both composed of multiple alternating concave and convex parts. The concave parts are connected to the outer wall of the storage tank (1) by laser welding, and the convex parts form a crossflow channel (11) for cooling water flow between the outer wall of the storage tank (1).

7. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (10) is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner cavity of the water inlet distribution box (4), the water outlet distribution box (5), and the transition box (8).

8. The laser-welded corrugated plate jacket structure for cooling as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the cooling water outlet pipe (7) passes through the inner cavity of the water outlet distribution box (5) and is connected to the bottom end of the exhaust pipe (12). The exhaust pipe (12) is set in a vertical direction and an exhaust valve is installed on the top of the exhaust pipe (12).