Circulating energy-saving type driving control device for circular cooler

By implementing zoned control and a cold air circulation structure, the energy consumption problem of the ring cooler in areas where cooling is not required is solved, achieving energy saving and efficient cooling of the ring cooler.

CN224175662UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28LIAONING LANGMA AUTOMATION EQUIP TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING LANGMA AUTOMATION EQUIP TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

The existing ring chiller drive control device adopts a constant speed drive mode, which causes the ring chiller to continue to output cold air even when no cold air is needed in some areas, increasing energy consumption.

Method used

It adopts a zoned control structure and a cold air circulation structure. The temperature of the cold zone is monitored by a temperature sensor, and the cold air input and return are controlled by a solenoid valve to realize zoned management and circulation of cold air.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the energy consumption of the refrigeration unit, improves the efficiency of the cooling process, avoids the waste of cold air in areas without goods, and achieves the energy-saving effect of the ring refrigeration unit.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a circulating energy-saving type driving control device for a circular cooler, which belongs to the technical field of circular coolers and comprises an annular cold bin, a support is embedded in the circle center of the annular cold bin, and partition plates extending into the annular cold bin are circumferentially, uniformly and slidably arranged on the support. The inner cavity of the support is provided with a partition regulation and control assembly used for independently controlling the partition partition plates to be folded and unfolded, in the refrigeration process, in a region without goods, the region is partitioned through the corresponding independent partition regulation and control assembly, meanwhile, the corresponding output pipe is closed, cold air is blown into the region with the goods in a concentrated mode, and therefore the goods can be refrigerated. Each independent partition plate is controlled according to the area where the goods are located, so that the energy consumption of the refrigerator is reduced, cold air is prevented from being discharged into the area without the goods, and the cold energy is input into the area where the goods are concentrated, so that the energy-saving effect is achieved, and excessive cold energy output is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of annular cooler technology, specifically to a cyclic energy-saving annular cooler drive control device. Background Technology

[0002] In the steel, non-ferrous metallurgical and other metallurgical industries, the ring cooler is the core equipment for cooling sintered ore and pellets. Its operation directly affects the continuity of the entire production process, product quality and the economic benefits of enterprises.

[0003] A related technology (publication number: CN117213259A) discloses a drive control device for an annular cooler. The disclosed technical solution is as follows: a laser displacement sensor is installed on the bearing housing to detect the distance L between the annular cooler and the sensor itself. The measured value is transmitted to the controller. The controller calculates that when the distance L is within a set reasonable range, it does not send a control signal to drive the hydraulic cylinder to move. When the L value exceeds the set range, it indicates that the annular cooler is deformed. At this time, based on the sign of the L value exceeding the normal value, the distance that the hydraulic rod needs to extend or retract is calculated. Based on this, the controller sends a control signal to drive the hydraulic rod to extend or retract, thereby completing the radial adjustment of the gear.

[0004] The aforementioned disclosed technical solutions reveal the following problems: Most annular cooler drive control devices employ a constant-speed drive mode. In this mode, regardless of the amount of material inside the annular cooler, its temperature, or changes in cooling demand, the drive motor maintains a constant speed. During the continuous output of cooling air from the annular cooler, when cooling air is not needed in certain areas, the continued output of cooling air increases energy consumption. To address this, we propose a novel circulating energy-saving annular cooler drive control device.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background section of this application, and therefore may include prior art information that does not constitute prior art information known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies. To address the energy-saving problem of the existing circular air cooler, this utility model provides a circulating energy-saving circular air cooler drive control device, which adopts a zoned control structure combined with a cold air circulation structure to achieve energy-saving effects. Its specific technical solution is as follows:

[0007] A circulating energy-saving ring refrigeration unit drive control device includes a ring-shaped cold compartment. A support is embedded at the center of the ring-shaped cold compartment. Partitions extending into the ring-shaped cold compartment are circumferentially slidably arranged on the support. A partition control component for independently controlling the opening and closing of each partition is provided in the inner cavity of the support. A refrigeration unit is fixedly connected to the top of the support. Output pipes extending into each cold compartment are evenly arranged at the output end of the refrigeration unit.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the partition plate divides the annular cold compartment into various cold zones, each of which is equipped with a temperature sensor, and each output pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve connected to each of the temperature sensors.

[0009] The return air port of the refrigeration unit is provided with a manifold, and the outer wall of the manifold is uniformly provided with return pipes extending into each cold zone of the annular cold compartment. Each return pipe is provided with a solenoid valve connected to each of the temperature sensors.

[0010] The outer wall of the reflux pipe is fitted with a sleeve that is fixed to the annular cold compartment.

[0011] The partition control assembly includes an electric push rod that is uniformly fixed to the support in a circumferential direction. The movable end of the electric push rod is fixed to a pushing member. The partition plate extends to one side of the inner cavity of the support and is provided with a force-bearing member. The side wall of the force-bearing member is provided with an inclined surface that contacts the pushing member, and the force-bearing member is connected to the inner wall of the support through an elastic member.

[0012] The elastic member includes a connecting frame fixed between the force-bearing member and the partition plate, and the connecting frame is connected to the inner wall of the support through an elastic member.

[0013] The bottom of the annular cold storage is uniformly and fixedly equipped with docking seats.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the driving control device for the circulating energy-saving ring cooler:

[0015] 1. During the refrigeration process, in areas without goods, the corresponding independent zone control components isolate these areas and shut off the corresponding output pipes, concentrating the cold air towards the areas with goods. Each independent zone partition is controlled according to the location of the goods, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the refrigeration unit and preventing the cold air from being discharged into areas without goods. By inputting the cooling capacity into areas with concentrated goods, energy-saving effects are achieved, avoiding excessive cooling output.

[0016] Second, a temperature sensor monitors the temperature in each cooling zone in real time. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature is within the cooling range, the solenoid valve closes the output pipe of the corresponding zone. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature in the zone is higher than the preset temperature value, the solenoid valve opens and continues to supply cooling air. By automatically controlling the cooling air input, energy-saving effects are achieved.

[0017] Third, the temperature sensor transmits the collected electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the signal from the temperature sensor, the controller compares it with the preset temperature value. When the temperature in the corresponding zone is higher, the solenoid valve opens the return pipe, allowing the internal gas to enter the return gas port of the refrigeration unit for further cooling. By circulating the cold air in the compartment, the efficiency of the cooling process is ensured. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of a circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support portion of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner cavity of the support in this utility model;

[0023] in, Figures 1 to 5 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows: 1-ring cold compartment, 2-support, 3-partition partition, 4-refrigeration unit, 5-output pipe, 6-return pipe, 7-temperature sensor, 8-collection pipe, 9-dating seat, 10-fixed column, 11-pushing component, 12-elastic component, 13-sleeve, 14-force-bearing component, 15-electric push rod, 16-connecting frame, 17-base frame. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] The following are specific implementation cases and appendices. Figure 1-5 The present invention will be further described below, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0026] A circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device includes an annular cold compartment 1, with a support 2 embedded at the center of the annular cold compartment 1. The support 2 is a circular hollow structure, with one end of six fixed columns 10 evenly fixedly installed sequentially on the outer circumferential wall of the support 2, and the other ends of the six fixed columns 10 being circumferentially fixedly installed on the inner circumferential wall of the annular cold compartment 1. The annular cold compartment 1 is circular and has circumferential grooves on its outer circumferential wall. Partition plates 3 extending into the compartment of the annular cold compartment 1 are evenly slidably arranged on the support 2. A continuous circumferential groove is opened on the outer circumferential wall of the support 2, and each partition plate 3 slides within its respective groove. Simultaneously, the partition plates 3 extend into the inner cavity of the annular cold compartment 1, dividing the annular cold compartment 1 into independent compartments through the multiple circumferential partition plates 3.

[0027] The inner cavity of the support 2 is equipped with a partition control component for independently controlling the retraction and extension of each partition 3. A refrigeration unit 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the support 2, and output pipes 5 extending into each cold zone are evenly distributed at the output end of the refrigeration unit 4. The refrigeration unit 4 is fixed to the top of the support 2 by a frame. Five output pipes 5 branch off from the cold air outlet of the refrigeration unit 4 through a main pipe. These five output pipes 5 are respectively embedded in the cold compartments divided within the annular cold compartment 1 by the partitions 3. The extension length of each partition 3 into the annular cold compartment 1 is controlled by the partition control component.

[0028] During the refrigeration process, in areas without goods, the corresponding independent zone control components isolate these areas and simultaneously shut off the corresponding output pipes 5, concentrating the cold air towards the areas with goods. By controlling each independent zone partition 3 according to the location of the goods, the energy consumption of the refrigeration unit 4 is reduced, and cold air is prevented from being discharged into areas without goods. By directing the cooling energy into areas with concentrated goods, energy-saving effects are achieved, avoiding excessive cooling output.

[0029] The partition plate 3 divides the annular cold compartment 1 into various cold zones, each embedded with a temperature sensor 7. Each output pipe 5 is equipped with a solenoid valve connected to the respective temperature sensor 7. The controller can be a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), a microcontroller, or other specialized temperature control instruments. Transmission can be wired, such as through shielded cables to reduce electromagnetic interference, or wireless, such as using Bluetooth or ZigBee wireless communication technologies, suitable for situations where wiring is inconvenient.

[0030] Temperature sensor 7 monitors the temperature in each cooling zone in real time and converts the temperature signal into an electrical signal. Temperature sensor 7 transmits the collected electrical signal to the controller. Upon receiving the signal from temperature sensor 7, the controller compares it with a preset temperature value. When temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature is within the cooling range, the solenoid valve closes the output pipe 5 in the corresponding zone. When temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature in the zone is higher than the preset temperature value, the solenoid valve opens, allowing cold air to continue entering. This automatic control of cold air input achieves energy-saving effects.

[0031] It is worth noting that the return air port of the refrigeration unit 4 is equipped with a manifold 8. The outer wall of the manifold 8 is uniformly provided with return pipes 6 extending into each cold zone of the annular cold compartment 1, and each return pipe 6 is equipped with a solenoid valve connected to each temperature sensor 7. When the temperature sensor 7 detects that the temperature in the corresponding cold zone is high, the temperature sensor 7 converts the temperature signal into an electrical signal.

[0032] Temperature sensor 7 transmits the collected electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the signal from temperature sensor 7, the controller compares it with the preset temperature value. When the temperature is high, the solenoid valve opens the return pipe 6, allowing the internal gas to enter the return gas port of the refrigerator 4 through the return pipe 6 for further cooling. By circulating the cold air inside the chamber, the efficiency of the cooling process is ensured.

[0033] In addition, a sleeve 13 is fitted onto the outer wall of the return pipe 6 and fixed to the annular cold compartment 1. The sleeve 13 is fixed to the annular cold compartment 1 and is fixedly fitted onto the outer wall of the return pipe 6 through a central mounting hole, thereby improving the stability of the return pipe 6.

[0034] Additionally, the zone control assembly includes an electric push rod 15 circumferentially and uniformly fixed to the support 2, with a pushing member 11 fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric push rod 15. A force-bearing member 14 is provided on one side of the zone partition 3 extending into the inner cavity of the support 2. The side wall of the force-bearing member 14 has an inclined surface that contacts the pushing member 11, and the force-bearing member 14 is connected to the inner wall of the support 2 via an elastic member. The outer cylindrical end of the electric push rod 15 is vertically fixed to the surface of the base frame 17, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the support 2. The spherical pushing member 11 is fixedly installed at the movable end of the electric push rod 15.

[0035] Furthermore, the elastic member includes a connecting frame 16 fixed between the force-bearing member 14 and the partition plate 3, and the connecting frame 16 is connected to the inner wall of the support 2 via an elastic member 12. The elastic member 12 can be a compression spring, and its two ends are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the support 2 and the surface of the connecting frame 16. A wedge-shaped locking block with an inclined surface facing the pushing member 11 is fixedly installed on the other side of the connecting frame 16.

[0036] After the electric push rod 15 is connected to the power supply through the wire, the movable end of the electric push rod 15 drives the spherical pusher 11 to slide against the inclined surface of the wedge-shaped force-receiving member 14. As the pusher 11 moves, the surface of the force-receiving member 14 is subjected to force, which drives the partition plate 3 to move, so that the partition plate 3 extends into the interior of the annular cold chamber 1, thereby dividing the annular cold chamber 1 into sections and separating the corresponding materials.

[0037] The bottom of the annular cold storage 1 is uniformly fixed with docking seats 9. The docking seats 9 have mounting holes, which facilitates the operation process for relevant personnel. First, the annular cold storage 1 is placed inside the material area, so that the opening of the annular cold storage 1 faces the annular material area, and then the annular cold storage 1 is fixed in the corresponding position by the docking seats 9.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," "third," or "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A circulating energy-saving circular cooler drive control device, characterized in that: The device includes an annular cold compartment (1), with a support (2) embedded at the center of the annular cold compartment (1). The support (2) is circumferentially and evenly slidably provided with partition plates (3) extending into the annular cold compartment (1). The inner cavity of the support (2) is provided with a partition control component for independently controlling the opening and closing of each partition plate (3). A refrigeration unit (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the support (2). The output end of the refrigeration unit (4) is evenly provided with output pipes (5) extending into each cold zone.

2. The circulating energy-saving cyclic cooler drive control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition plate (3) divides the annular cold compartment (1) into various cold zones, each of which is equipped with a temperature sensor (7), and each output pipe (5) is equipped with a solenoid valve connected to each of the temperature sensors (7).

3. The circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The return air port of the refrigeration unit (4) is provided with a manifold (8). The outer wall of the manifold (8) is uniformly provided with return pipes (6) extending to each cold zone of the annular cold compartment (1). Each return pipe (6) is provided with a solenoid valve connected to each of the temperature sensors (7).

4. The circulating energy-saving cyclic cooler drive control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the return pipe (6) is fitted with a sleeve (13) that is fixed to the annular cold compartment (1).

5. The circulating energy-saving cyclic cooler drive control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition control component includes an electric push rod (15) that is uniformly fixed to the support (2) in the circumferential direction. The movable end of the electric push rod (15) is fixed to a pusher (11). The partition plate (3) extends to one side of the inner cavity of the support (2) and is provided with a force-bearing member (14). The side wall of the force-bearing member (14) is provided with an inclined surface that contacts the pusher (11), and the force-bearing member (14) is connected to the inner wall of the support (2) by an elastic member.

6. The circulating energy-saving cyclic cooler drive control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a connecting frame (16) fixed between the force-bearing member (14) and the partition plate (3), and the connecting frame (16) is connected to the inner wall of the support (2) through an elastic member (12).

7. The circulating energy-saving ring cooler drive control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the annular cold storage (1) is uniformly fixed with docking seats (9).

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