Fresh air drying system facilitating uniform air outlet

By introducing an energy storage module and a multi-layer filtration structure into the copper foil production process, the problem of temperature fluctuations and uneven drying caused by the unstable operation of the hot air furnace has been solved. This has achieved energy saving and uniform air output in copper foil drying, meeting the quality requirements of high-precision applications.

CN224175486UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28TITANIUM (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TITANIUM (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing drying ovens in copper foil production suffer from sudden temperature rises or falls due to the intermittent operation of the hot air furnace, resulting in significant energy losses and uneven drying that fails to meet the requirements of high-precision applications.

Method used

The system employs a fresh air drying system that includes a drying chamber module, a condenser module, a heating unit control module, an energy storage module, and a filter unit. The energy storage module balances airflow fluctuations, ensures constant temperature, and stores heat energy during non-continuous drying to reduce start-up and shutdown losses. The multi-layer filtration structure improves airflow uniformity.

Benefits of technology

This technology achieves temperature stability and airflow uniformity in the copper foil drying process, reduces energy loss, improves drying uniformity and cleanliness, and meets the quality requirements of high-precision applications.

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Abstract

According to the fresh air drying system facilitating uniform air outlet, the output end of the heating unit control module is connected with the energy storage module, the energy storage module can balance instantaneous air volume fluctuation between the heating unit control module and the drying box module, it is ensured that the temperature is constant in the drying process, and the drying efficiency is improved. The energy storage module can store redundant heat energy and reduce energy consumption loss caused by start and stop of the heating unit control module during non-continuous drying or low-load operation, and buffer is provided for sudden high-load requirements; the end, close to the second transfer module, of the energy storage module is of a horn-mouth structure, and the air flow speed is increased; the filter screen unit is of a multi-layer filter structure, air speed is balanced, and interference of turbulent flow on air outlet uniformity is eliminated.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of copper foil production equipment, and more specifically, to a fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of raw copper foil, after the copper foil stripped from the cathode roller is immersed in an anti-oxidation tank, excessive anti-oxidation solution residue easily adheres to its surface. If such residue is not effectively removed, it will not only cause oxidation on the surface of the copper foil, leading to quality deterioration, but will also form interface contamination in subsequent surface treatment processes. Therefore, the copper foil needs to be dried. During the drying process of copper foil, extremely high requirements are often placed on drying uniformity, surface cleanliness, and energy consumption control, especially for high-precision applications, such as lithium battery negative electrode current collectors and ultra-thin copper foil for electronic circuits. The surface quality, namely flatness, absence of obvious spots or wrinkles, moisture content, and stability of the production process, directly affects the reliability and yield of subsequent processes.

[0003] The closest existing drying oven to this application is the one authorized by publication number CN211876554U, which is a secondary circulation system for hot exhaust gas in a dryer. Air enters the hot air furnace through the air inlet and is heated to the required temperature. After reaching the required temperature, the air enters the drying oven through the hot air outlet and the hot air inlet pipe. After drying, the hot exhaust gas containing water vapor is discharged through the hot exhaust gas pipe. The hot exhaust gas enters the condenser from the hot exhaust gas pipe. Under the action of the condenser fan, the water vapor is condensed into liquid and discharged through the drain pipe. The dehumidified hot exhaust gas is output from the recovered hot gas outlet and enters the hot air furnace for recycling through the recovered hot gas pipe.

[0004] The drying oven described above can only achieve air circulation, but it does not have an energy storage module. This makes it impossible to avoid the sudden rise or fall in temperature caused by the intermittent operation of the hot air furnace, resulting in significant energy loss.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an energy-saving, stable output, and easy-to-distribute fresh air drying system. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to propose an energy-saving, stable-output, and easy-to-distribute fresh air drying system.

[0007] A fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow, characterized in that it includes:

[0008] The drying box module 1 is equipped with a material inlet and a material outlet distributed along the material travel direction, and forms a three-dimensional drying channel 2 inside, which includes drying chambers arranged symmetrically at the top and bottom;

[0009] The first transfer module 3 is connected to the return air end of the drying box module 1;

[0010] The condenser module 4 is connected to the first transfer module 3 and is used to condense and dehumidify the return air;

[0011] The heating unit control module 5 is connected to the output terminal of the condenser module 4 and is used to heat the dehumidified return air.

[0012] The energy storage module 6 is connected to the output terminal of the heating unit control module 5. The energy storage module 6 is used to temporarily store or stably output hot air that meets the set temperature. Firstly, it balances the instantaneous air volume fluctuations between the heating unit control module 5 and the drying box module 1 to ensure a constant temperature during the drying process and avoid sudden temperature rises or falls caused by the operation of the heating unit control module 5. Secondly, during non-continuous drying or low-load operation, the energy storage module 6 can store excess heat energy, reduce energy loss caused by the start and stop of the heating unit control module 5, and provide a buffer for sudden high-load demands.

[0013] The second transfer module 7 is connected to the energy storage module 6 and communicates with the air inlet of the drying box module 1, and is used to send hot air back to the drying box module 1; a filter unit 8 is provided between the energy storage module 6 and the output end of the heating unit control module 5 and the input end of the second transfer module 7, which plays a role in preventing local turbulence from rectifying the air outlet and uniformizing the wind speed.

[0014] Furthermore, the end of the energy storage module 6 near the second transfer module 7 has a flared structure to increase airflow speed, enhance hot air penetration, and avoid drying dead zones caused by insufficient airflow.

[0015] In some embodiments, the filter unit 8 is a multi-layer filter structure, which includes at least two filter layers, and more preferably more than three layers. The multi-layer filter structure slows down the wind speed to prevent the high-temperature airflow output by the heating unit from directly impacting the material surface, thus avoiding uneven drying or hardening of the material surface.

[0016] Furthermore, the multi-layer filtration structure includes a rectifier layer, a metal wire mesh layer, and a fine filter layer arranged in sequence, which are used to disperse airflow, intercept impurities, and improve the uniformity of outlet air velocity.

[0017] Furthermore, the rectifier layer has a pore size of 5mm-10mm, which is used for pre-rectification of large particulate impurities and airflow.

[0018] Furthermore, the metal mesh layer has a pore size of 1mm-3mm, which is used to disperse airflow and perform coarse filtration.

[0019] Furthermore, the fine filter layer has a pore size of 0.3mm-1mm, which is used for microparticle interception and wind speed equalization.

[0020] Furthermore, a high-temperature fiber layer is provided at the output end of the fine filter layer to prevent hot air from carrying out extremely fine dust and improve air cleanliness.

[0021] In some implementations, the filter unit 8 has a pull-out structure for quick disassembly and assembly, which enables rapid filter replacement and maintenance while ensuring stable operation in high-temperature environments, thus reducing downtime.

[0022] Furthermore, the pull-out filter unit 8 is also equipped with a high-temperature sealing frame and a high-temperature resistant gasket to achieve stable sealing in high-temperature operating environments.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model proposes a fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow. By connecting an energy storage module 6 to the output end of the heating unit control module 5, the energy storage module 6 can balance the instantaneous airflow fluctuations between the heating unit control module 5 and the drying chamber module 1, ensuring a constant temperature during the drying process and avoiding sudden temperature rises or falls caused by the operation of the heating unit control module 5. At the same time, during discontinuous drying or low-load operation, the energy storage module 6 can store excess heat energy, reducing energy loss caused by the start and stop of the heating unit control module 5, and providing a buffer for sudden high-load demands. The energy storage module 6 is designed with a flared structure near the second transfer module 7 to increase the airflow velocity. The filter unit 8 has a multi-layer filter structure to balance the airflow velocity and eliminate the interference of turbulence on the uniformity of airflow. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow according to this application.

[0025] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0026] Drying box module 1, three-dimensional drying channel 2, first transfer module 3, condenser box module 4, heating unit control module 5, energy storage module 6, second transfer module 7, filter screen unit 8.

[0027] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following embodiments are described to aid in understanding this application. These embodiments are not, and should not be, construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In the following description, those skilled in the art will recognize that throughout this discussion, components may be described as individual functional units, which may include subunits; however, those skilled in the art will recognize that various components or portions thereof may be divided into individual components or may be integrated together, including integration within a single system or component.

[0030] Furthermore, the connection between components or systems is not intended to be limited to a direct connection; on the contrary, data between these components may be modified, reformatted, or otherwise altered by intermediate components. Additionally, other or fewer connections may be used. It should also be noted that the terms "connection," "link," or "input" should be understood to include direct connections, indirect connections via one or more intermediate devices, and wireless connections.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow according to this application.

[0033] A fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow is characterized by comprising:

[0034] The drying box module 1 is equipped with a material inlet and a material outlet distributed along the material travel direction, and forms a three-dimensional drying channel 2 inside, which includes drying chambers arranged symmetrically at the top and bottom;

[0035] The first transfer module 3 is connected to the return air end of the drying box module 1;

[0036] The condenser module 4 is connected to the first transfer module 3 and is used to condense and dehumidify the return air;

[0037] The heating unit control module 5 is connected to the output terminal of the condenser module 4 and is used to heat the dehumidified return air.

[0038] The energy storage module 6 is connected to the output terminal of the heating unit control module 5. The energy storage module 6 is used to temporarily store or stably output hot air that meets the set temperature. Firstly, it balances the instantaneous air volume fluctuations between the heating unit control module 5 and the drying box module 1 to ensure a constant temperature during the drying process and avoid sudden temperature rises or falls caused by the operation of the heating unit control module 5. Secondly, during non-continuous drying or low-load operation, the energy storage module 6 can store excess heat energy, reduce energy loss caused by the start and stop of the heating unit control module 5, and provide a buffer for sudden high-load demands.

[0039] The second transfer module 7 is connected to the energy storage module 6 and communicates with the air inlet of the drying box module 1, and is used to send hot air back to the drying box module 1; a filter unit 8 is provided between the energy storage module 6 and the output end of the heating unit control module 5 and the input end of the second transfer module 7, which plays a role in preventing local turbulence from rectifying the air outlet and uniformizing the wind speed.

[0040] The end of the energy storage module 6 near the second transfer module 7 has a flared structure, which increases the airflow speed, enhances the penetration of hot air, and avoids drying dead zones caused by insufficient airflow.

[0041] The filter unit 8 has a multi-layer filter structure, which includes at least two filter layers, preferably more than three layers. The multi-layer filter structure slows down the wind speed to prevent the high-temperature airflow output by the heating unit from directly impacting the material surface, which would lead to uneven drying or hardening of the material surface.

[0042] The multi-layer filtration structure includes a rectifier layer, a metal wire mesh layer, and a fine filter layer arranged in sequence, which are used to disperse airflow, intercept impurities, and improve the uniformity of outlet air velocity.

[0043] The rectifier layer has a pore size of 5mm-10mm and is used for pre-rectification of large particulate impurities and airflow.

[0044] The metal mesh layer has a pore size of 1mm-3mm and is used to disperse airflow and perform coarse filtration.

[0045] The fine filter layer has a pore size of 0.3mm-1mm and is used for microparticle interception and wind speed equalization.

[0046] A high-temperature fiber layer is also provided at the output end of the fine filter layer to prevent hot air from carrying out extremely fine dust and improve air cleanliness.

[0047] The filter unit 8 has a pull-out structure for quick disassembly and assembly. While ensuring stable operation in high-temperature environments, it enables quick filter replacement and maintenance, reducing downtime.

[0048] The pull-out filter unit 8 is also equipped with a high-temperature sealing frame and a high-temperature resistant gasket to achieve stable sealing in high-temperature operating environments.

[0049] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model proposes a fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow. By connecting an energy storage module 6 to the output end of the heating unit control module 5, the energy storage module 6 can balance the instantaneous airflow fluctuations between the heating unit control module 5 and the drying chamber module 1, ensuring a constant temperature during the drying process and avoiding sudden temperature rises or falls caused by the operation of the heating unit control module 5. At the same time, during discontinuous drying or low-load operation, the energy storage module 6 can store excess heat energy, reducing energy loss caused by the start and stop of the heating unit control module 5, and providing a buffer for sudden high-load demands. The energy storage module 6 is designed with a flared structure near the second transfer module 7 to increase the airflow velocity. The filter unit 8 has a multi-layer filter structure to balance the airflow velocity and eliminate the interference of turbulence on the uniformity of airflow.

[0050] Although this application discloses several aspects and embodiments, other aspects and embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application. The actual scope of protection of this application is determined by the claims.

[0051] Although this application discloses several aspects and embodiments, other aspects and embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application. The actual scope of protection of this application is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A fresh air drying system that facilitates uniform airflow, characterized in that, include: The drying box module (1) is provided with a material inlet and a material outlet distributed along the material travel direction, and forms a three-dimensional drying channel (2) containing drying chambers arranged symmetrically at the top and bottom; The first transfer module (3) is connected to the return air end of the drying box module (1); The condenser module (4) is connected to the first transfer module (3) and is used to condense and dehumidify the return air; The heating unit control module (5) is connected to the output end of the condenser module (4) and is used to heat the dehumidified return air; The energy storage module (6) is connected to the output terminal of the heating unit control module (5) and is used to temporarily store or stably output hot air that meets the set temperature. The second transfer module (7) is connected to the energy storage module (6) and communicates with the air inlet of the drying box module (1) to send hot air back to the drying box module (1); a filter unit (8) is provided between the energy storage module (6) and the output end of the heating unit control module (5) and the input end of the second transfer module (7) to prevent local turbulence from rectifying the air outlet and to uniformly measure the wind speed.

2. The fresh air drying system for easy and uniform airflow as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the energy storage module (6) near the second transfer module (7) has a flared structure to increase the airflow speed.

3. The fresh air drying system for easy and uniform airflow as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter unit (8) is a multi-layer filter structure, which includes at least two filter layers.

4. The fresh air drying system for easy and uniform airflow as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The multi-layer filtration structure includes a rectifier layer, a metal wire mesh layer, and a fine filter layer arranged in sequence, which are used to disperse airflow, intercept impurities, and improve the uniformity of outlet air velocity.

5. The fresh air drying system for easy uniform airflow as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The rectifier layer has a pore size of 5mm-10mm and is used for pre-rectification of large particulate impurities and airflow.

6. The fresh air drying system for easy uniform airflow as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The metal mesh layer has a pore size of 1mm-3mm and is used to disperse airflow and perform coarse filtration.

7. The fresh air drying system for easy and uniform airflow as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The fine filter layer has a pore size of 0.3mm-1mm and is used for microparticle interception and wind speed equalization.

8. The fresh air drying system for easy uniform airflow as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A high-temperature fiber layer is also provided at the output end of the fine filter layer to prevent hot air from carrying out extremely fine dust and improve air cleanliness.

9. The fresh air drying system for easy uniform airflow as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter unit (8) has a pull-out structure for quick assembly and disassembly.

10. The fresh air drying system for easy uniform airflow as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The pull-out filter unit (8) is also equipped with a high-temperature sealing frame and a high-temperature resistant gasket to achieve stable sealing in high-temperature operating environments.