Classified refrigeration food detection sample reserving cabinet
By setting up multiple temperature zones and anti-contamination storage boxes in the food testing sample retention cabinet, the problems of single temperature zones being unable to meet the needs of temperature differentiation and cross-contamination are solved, achieving precise control of multiple temperature zones and anti-contamination effects.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN SUTENG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing food testing sample retention cabinets only have a single temperature zone, which cannot meet the different storage temperature requirements of different foods, and the mixing of samples can easily cause cross-contamination.
The design incorporates three independent temperature-controlled zones and anti-contamination storage boxes, namely -18℃, 0-4℃, and 4-10℃. It utilizes a cross-shaped shelf made of biodegradable materials and a nano-silver antibacterial coating, combined with a sealing structure of rubber pillars and sealing rings, to ensure that each temperature zone is independent and prevents cross-contamination.
It achieves precise control of multiple temperature zones, prevents cross-contamination of retained food samples, and meets food safety standards.
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Abstract
Description
A type of refrigerated food testing and sample retention cabinet Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of food sample retention cabinets, and in particular to a food testing sample retention cabinet with classified refrigeration. Background Technology
[0002] A categorized refrigerated food testing sample retention cabinet is a type of refrigerated storage equipment specifically designed for food testing laboratories or production sites. Its core function is to categorize and store food samples to be tested and ensure that the samples remain in their original state under specific low-temperature conditions to meet the needs of testing traceability.
[0003] Current food sample retention cabinets generally have the following defects:
[0004] 1) Traditional refrigerators only have a single temperature zone, which cannot meet the different storage temperature requirements of different foods (such as meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables);
[0005] 2) Mixing samples can easily cause cross-contamination, especially when fresh and ready-to-eat foods are stored together, the risk of microbial contamination increases significantly. Therefore, we propose a food testing sample retention cabinet with classified refrigeration. Summary of the Invention
[0006] In view of the fact that the existing food testing sample retention cabinets only have a single temperature zone, which cannot meet the different storage temperature requirements of different foods and the problem that sample mixing can easily cause cross-contamination, this utility model is proposed.
[0007] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a food testing and sample retention cabinet with classified refrigeration, which aims to achieve precise control of multiple temperature zones and prevent cross-contamination by setting up three independent temperature control zones and anti-contamination storage boxes.
[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0009] A food testing and sample retention cabinet for categorized refrigeration includes a cabinet body, a cabinet door, and a multi-temperature zone refrigeration system. The cabinet body is equipped with a partition, and the cabinet body is divided into three independent temperature zones by the partition. The three independent temperature zones are, from bottom to top, the first independent temperature zone, the second independent temperature zone, and the third independent temperature zone.
[0010] A pollution-proof storage box is placed on the partition. The pollution-proof storage box includes a storage box body and a storage box cover. A sealing element is provided between the storage box body and the storage box cover. The sealing element includes a rubber post installed on the storage box cover, an upper sealing ring, and a side sealing ring.
[0011] As a technical solution of the food testing and sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration described in this utility model, the temperature of the first independent temperature zone is -18℃±1℃, the temperature of the second independent temperature zone is 0-4℃, and the temperature of the third independent temperature zone is 4-10℃.
[0012] As a technical solution of the food testing and sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration described in this utility model, the storage box is provided with a cross-shaped divider made of biodegradable material inside, and the surface of the cross-shaped divider is coated with a nano-silver antibacterial coating.
[0013] As a technical solution of the food testing and sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration described in this utility model, the top of the storage box is provided with an upper annular sealing groove corresponding to the upper sealing ring, and the upper annular sealing groove is adapted to the upper sealing ring;
[0014] A pressure ring corresponding to the upper annular sealing groove is installed between the bottom of the storage box cover and the rubber post, and the pressure ring is adapted to the upper annular sealing groove. The storage box cover can be detachably installed on the storage box body through the pressure ring and the upper annular sealing groove.
[0015] As a technical solution of the food testing and retention cabinet for classified refrigeration described in this utility model, the outer surface of the storage box is provided with a side annular sealing groove corresponding to the side sealing ring, and the side annular sealing groove is adapted to the side sealing ring. When in a sealed state, the side sealing ring is in close contact with the inside of the storage box cover.
[0016] As a technical solution of the food testing and sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to the present utility model, wherein: a sealing groove corresponding to the rubber column is formed between the storage box and the cross partition, and the sealing groove is adapted to the rubber column, and the rubber column is sealed and installed between the storage box and the cross partition through the sealing groove.
[0017] As a technical solution of the food testing and retention cabinet for classified refrigeration described in this utility model, the outer wall of the cabinet is a composite insulation layer composed of vacuum insulation board and aerogel composite material.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model allows for the selection of different independent temperature zones based on the required temperature for refrigerating retained food samples. The samples are then placed within the desired independent temperature zones, and the multi-temperature zone refrigeration system inside the cabinet is activated. At this time, the multi-temperature zone refrigeration system supplies cooling to the three independent temperature zones until the specified temperature is reached, thereby facilitating precise control of multiple temperature zones and meeting the standard requirements for food safety.
[0020] 2. This utility model assembles the upper sealing ring and the side sealing ring onto the storage box body. At this time, the upper sealing ring is placed in the upper annular sealing groove, and the side sealing ring is fitted into the side annular sealing groove. Then, the sampled food is placed into different storage boxes according to the category. Then, the storage box lid is assembled onto the storage box body. At this time, the rubber column is fitted into the sealing groove, the pressure ring is engaged in the upper annular sealing groove, and is in close contact with the upper sealing ring. The storage box lid is in close contact with the side sealing ring to ensure the sealing between the storage box body and the storage box lid. At the same time, it can prevent cross-contamination of the sampled food, thus facilitating the prevention of cross-contamination of the sampled food. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded front view of the anti-pollution storage box and sealing component of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 3 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A in Figure 2 of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 is an exploded bottom view of the anti-pollution storage box and sealing components of this utility model.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Shelf; 401. First independent temperature zone; 402. Second independent temperature zone; 403. Third independent temperature zone; 5. Storage box body; 501. Cross-shaped partition; 502. Upper annular sealing groove; 503. Side annular sealing groove; 6. Storage box cover; 601. Pressure ring; 701. Rubber column; 702. Upper sealing ring; 703. Side sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] Referring to Figures 1-4, a categorized refrigerated food testing sample retention cabinet is provided. This categorized refrigerated food testing sample retention cabinet includes a cabinet body 1, a cabinet door 2, and a multi-temperature zone refrigeration system. The multi-temperature zone refrigeration system adopts a parallel compressor unit and heat pipe heat exchanger combination structure, and each temperature zone is equipped with an independent electronic expansion valve and temperature sensor. A partition 3 is installed inside the cabinet body 1, and the cabinet body 1 is divided into three independent temperature zones by the partition 3. The three independent temperature zones, from bottom to top, are the first independent temperature zone 401, the second independent temperature zone 402, and the third independent temperature zone 403.
[0030] A pollution-proof storage box is placed on the partition 3. The pollution-proof storage box includes a storage box body 5 and a storage box cover 6. A sealing element is provided between the storage box body 5 and the storage box cover 6. The sealing element includes a rubber post 701 installed on the storage box cover 6, an upper sealing ring 702, and a side sealing ring 703.
[0031] Referring to Figure 1, the temperature of the first independent temperature zone 401 is -18℃±1℃, the temperature of the second independent temperature zone 402 is 0-4℃, and the temperature of the third independent temperature zone 403 is 4-10℃, so as to facilitate precise control of multiple temperature zones and thus meet the standard requirements for food safety.
[0032] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the interior of the storage box 5 is provided with a cross-shaped divider 501 made of biodegradable material, and the surface of the cross-shaped divider 501 is coated with a nano-silver antibacterial coating to prevent cross-contamination of food and enhance antibacterial performance.
[0033] Referring to Figures 1-3, the top of the storage box 5 is provided with an upper annular sealing groove 502 corresponding to the upper sealing ring 702, and the upper annular sealing groove 502 is adapted to the upper sealing ring 702.
[0034] A pressure ring 601 corresponding to the upper annular sealing groove 502 is installed between the bottom of the storage box cover 6 and the rubber post 701. The pressure ring 601 is adapted to the upper annular sealing groove 502. The storage box cover 6 can be detachably installed on the storage box body 5 through the pressure ring 601 and the upper annular sealing groove 502, so that the storage box cover 6 can be detachably installed on the storage box body 5.
[0035] Referring to Figures 1-3, the outer surface of the storage box 5 is provided with a side annular sealing groove 503 corresponding to the side sealing ring 703, and the side annular sealing groove 503 is adapted to the side sealing ring 703. When in a sealed state, the side sealing ring 703 is in close contact with the inside of the storage box cover 6, so as to ensure the sealing between the storage box 5 and the storage box cover 6, thereby preventing cross-contamination of the sampled food.
[0036] Referring to Figures 1-3, a sealing groove corresponding to the rubber column 701 is formed between the storage box body 5 and the cross-shaped partition 501, and the sealing groove is adapted to the rubber column 701. The rubber column 701 is sealed between the storage box body 5 and the cross-shaped partition 501 through the sealing groove, so as to ensure the airtightness between the storage box body 5 and the storage box cover 6 and prevent cross-contamination of the sampled food.
[0037] Referring to Figure 1, the outer wall of cabinet 1 is made of a composite insulation layer composed of vacuum insulation board and aerogel composite material to improve the insulation performance of cabinet 1.
[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: By assembling the upper sealing ring 702 and the side sealing ring 703 onto the storage box body 5, the upper sealing ring 702 is placed in the upper annular sealing groove 502, and the side sealing ring 703 is sleeved in the side annular sealing groove 503. Then, the sampled food is placed in different storage boxes 5 according to the category. Then, the storage box cover 6 is assembled onto the storage box body 5. At this time, the rubber column 701 is sleeved in the sealing groove, the pressure ring 601 is snapped into the upper annular sealing groove 502 and in close contact with the upper sealing ring 702, and the storage box cover 6 is in close contact with the side sealing ring 703, so as to ensure the sealing between the storage box body 5 and the storage box cover 6, and at the same time, it can prevent cross-contamination of the sampled food, thus facilitating the prevention of cross-contamination of the sampled food.
[0039] Then, select different independent temperature zones according to the required temperature for refrigerating the retained food, and place it in the required independent temperature zone. Then, start the multi-temperature zone refrigeration system in cabinet 1. At this time, the multi-temperature zone refrigeration system cools the three independent temperature zones until the specified temperature is reached, so as to facilitate precise control of multiple temperature zones and thus meet the standard requirements for food safety.
[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A food sample retention cabinet for categorized refrigeration, comprising a cabinet body (1), cabinet doors (2), and a multi-temperature zone refrigeration system, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) is equipped with a partition (3), and the cabinet (1) is divided into three independent temperature zones by the partition (3). The three independent temperature zones are, from bottom to top, the first independent temperature zone (401), the second independent temperature zone (402), and the third independent temperature zone (403). A pollution-proof storage box is placed on the partition (3). The pollution-proof storage box includes a storage box body (5) and a storage box cover (6). A sealing element is provided between the storage box body (5) and the storage box cover (6). The sealing element includes a rubber post (701) installed on the storage box cover (6), an upper sealing ring (702), and a side sealing ring (703).
2. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature of the first independent temperature zone (401) is -18℃±1℃, the temperature of the second independent temperature zone (402) is 0-4℃, and the temperature of the third independent temperature zone (403) is 4-10℃.
3. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (5) is provided with a cross-shaped divider (501) made of biodegradable material inside, and the surface of the cross-shaped divider (501) is coated with a nano-silver antibacterial coating.
4. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage box (5) is provided with an upper annular sealing groove (502) corresponding to the upper sealing ring (702), and the upper annular sealing groove (502) is adapted to the upper sealing ring (702); a pressure ring (601) corresponding to the upper annular sealing groove (502) is installed between the bottom of the storage box cover (6) and the rubber column (701), and the pressure ring (601) is adapted to the upper annular sealing groove (502). The storage box cover (6) is detachably installed on the storage box (5) through the pressure ring (601) and the upper annular sealing groove (502).
5. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the storage box (5) is provided with a side annular sealing groove (503) corresponding to the side sealing ring (703), and the side annular sealing groove (503) is adapted to the side sealing ring (703). When in a sealed state, the side sealing ring (703) is in close contact with the inside of the storage box cover (6).
6. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing groove corresponding to the rubber column (701) is formed between the storage box (5) and the cross-shaped spacer (501), and the sealing groove is adapted to the rubber column (701). The rubber column (701) is sealed and installed between the storage box (5) and the cross-shaped spacer (501) through the sealing groove.
7. The food sample retention cabinet for classified refrigeration according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the cabinet (1) is a composite insulation layer composed of vacuum insulation board and aerogel composite material.