Refrigeration assembly and water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a refrigeration assembly and a water dispenser, which comprise a liquid flowing pipeline, the liquid flowing pipeline is provided with a fluid channel, the refrigeration assembly comprises a shell and a refrigeration piece installed with the shell, the shell is provided with a containing cavity, at least part of the liquid flowing pipeline is located in the containing cavity, and the refrigeration piece is located in the containing cavity. The containing cavity is provided with a phase change energy storage material, and the phase change energy storage material wraps at least part, located in the containing cavity, of the liquid flowing pipeline. According to the device, the cooling capacity generated by the refrigerating part is stored through the phase change energy storage material, when cold water needs to be drunk and liquid flows through the liquid flowing pipeline, real-time heat exchange with the phase change energy storage material after cold storage can be achieved, the liquid in the liquid flowing pipeline can be cooled in real time, in this way, people can obtain cold water at any time, and the cold water obtaining mode is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to a refrigeration component and a water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] As people's needs change, water dispensers need to have a cooling function to meet people's demand for cold water. The cooling function of existing water dispensers is achieved by storing water in a cavity and then continuously cooling the solution in the cavity. When people want to drink, they take the cooled liquid from the cavity. This method requires a long waiting time and is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve one of the problems pointed out in the background art, and to propose a water dispenser.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A refrigeration assembly includes a fluid flow line having a fluid channel. The refrigeration assembly includes a housing and a refrigeration component mounted to the housing. The housing has a receiving cavity. At least a portion of the fluid flow line is located in the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is provided with a phase change energy storage material, and the phase change energy storage material covers at least a portion of the fluid flow line located within the receiving cavity.

[0006] The refrigeration component proposed in this utility model has the following advantages: This device stores the cold energy generated by the refrigeration component through phase change energy storage material. Since at least part of the liquid flow pipeline is located in the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is equipped with phase change energy storage material, the liquid flow pipeline can exchange heat with the phase change energy storage material. When people need to drink cold water, when the liquid flows through the liquid flow pipeline, it can exchange heat with the cooled phase change energy storage material in real time, thereby cooling the liquid in the liquid flow pipeline in real time. In this way, people can obtain cold water at any time, making it more convenient to obtain cold water.

[0007] A water dispenser includes the aforementioned refrigeration component. The water dispenser includes a liquid pump, a heating component, a drain nozzle, and a control valve. The heating component has a heating channel. The liquid pump inlet is connected to a water source. The liquid pump outlet is connected to the control valve inlet. The control valve first outlet is connected to the liquid inlet of a flow pipe. The flow pipe outlet is connected to the drain nozzle. The control valve second outlet is connected to the heating channel inlet. The heating channel outlet is connected to the drain nozzle.

[0008] The water dispenser proposed in this utility model has the following advantages: When hot water is needed, the inlet end of the control valve is connected to the second outlet end, and water is drawn by a liquid pump. The liquid is heated through the heating channel and then discharged from the outlet. When cold water is needed, the inlet end of the control valve is connected to the first outlet end, and water is drawn by a liquid pump. The liquid is cooled through the heat exchange pipeline and then discharged from the outlet. This device can provide hot or cold water in real time. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the refrigeration component of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the refrigeration component of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cold-end heat exchanger and the shell structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cold-end heat exchanger and the hot-end heat exchanger of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cold-end heat exchanger of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the cold-end heat exchanger of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the principle structure of the water dispenser of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the water dispenser and car support structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the hot-end heat exchanger structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the fluid flow pipeline of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the fluid flow pipeline of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the fluid flow pipeline of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Refrigeration component; 2. Liquid pump; 3. Fan; 4. Upper shell; 5. Enclosure plate; 6. Support plate; 7. Lower shell; 8. Heat dissipation hole; 9. Receiving cavity; 10. Cold end heat exchanger; 11. Heat exchange pipeline; 12. Hot end heat exchanger; 15. Base plate; 16. First fin; 17. Second fin; 18. First groove; 19. Second groove; 20. Arc surface; 21. Water source; 23. Control valve; 24. Shell; 25. Heating component; 26. Drain nozzle; 27. Mounting position; 28. Material support; 29. ​​Refrigeration component; 30. Liquid flow pipeline; 31. Phase change energy storage material. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-13 A refrigeration assembly 1 includes a fluid conduit 30 having a fluid channel. The refrigeration assembly 1 includes a housing 24 and a refrigeration component 29 mounted to the housing 24. The housing 24 has a receiving cavity 9. At least a portion of the fluid conduit 30 is located in the receiving cavity 9. The receiving cavity 9 is provided with a phase change energy storage material 31, which covers at least a portion of the fluid conduit 30 located within the receiving cavity 9.

[0025] This device stores the cooling energy generated by the refrigeration component using phase change energy storage material. Since at least part of the liquid flow pipeline 30 is located in the receiving cavity 9, and the receiving cavity 9 is equipped with phase change energy storage material, the liquid flow pipeline can exchange heat with the phase change energy storage material. When people need to drink cold water, the liquid flows through the liquid flow pipeline and can exchange heat with the cooled phase change energy storage material in real time, thereby cooling the liquid in the liquid flow pipeline in real time. This makes it more convenient for people to obtain cold water at any time.

[0026] In one implementation, the cooling element 29 is a semiconductor cooling chip.

[0027] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The housing 24 is located in the receiving cavity 9 and a cold end heat exchanger 10 is installed. The cold side of the cooling component 29 can exchange heat with the cold end heat exchanger 10. The liquid flow line 30 includes a heat exchange line 11. At least a portion of the phase change energy storage material 31 is located between the cold end heat exchanger 10 and the heat exchange line 11.

[0028] This device has a cold end heat exchanger 10 installed between the cold side of the cooling element 29 and the phase change energy storage material 31. The cold energy of the cooling element 29 is transferred to the phase change energy storage material 31 through the cold end heat exchanger 10, so that the cold energy distribution is more uniform and the heat exchange and cooling effect is enhanced.

[0029] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6The cold end heat exchanger 10 includes a base plate 15 and a plurality of first fins 16 distributed on the base plate 15. The cold side of the cooling component 29 can exchange heat with the base plate 15. There is a first groove 18 between adjacent first fins 16. The heat exchange pipeline 11 is at least partially located in the first groove 18. At least part of the phase change energy storage material 31 is located in the first groove 18.

[0030] In one implementation, the portion of the fluid flow line 30 that contacts the phase change energy storage material 31 is arranged in a spiral, disc, S-shape, or three-dimensional shape.

[0031] refer to Figure 4 The fluid flow pipe 30 is an S-shaped structure distributed on a plane, and a portion of the fluid flow pipe 30 is placed in each first groove 18.

[0032] refer to Figure 13 Grooves or fins are provided in the part of the liquid flow pipe 30 located in the first tank 18 to increase the heat exchange area;

[0033] refer to Figures 11-12 The liquid flow pipeline 30 has an S-shaped structure, with adjacent pipe sections staggered vertically, making the cold end heat exchanger 10 more compact.

[0034] The cold end of the cooling component 29 cools the base plate 15, and the cold energy is distributed to each of the first fins 16 through the base plate 15. The phase change energy storage material 31 is cooled evenly through multiple first fins 16, making the overall cold energy storage of the phase change energy storage material 31 more uniform. The cold energy is more evenly distributed to the heat exchange pipeline 11 through the phase change energy storage material 31, thereby improving the heat exchange and cooling effect.

[0035] In one embodiment, at least one second fin 17 is provided between two adjacent first fins 16 on the base plate 15. The height of the second fin 17 is lower than that of the first fins 16, and a part of the heat exchange pipeline 11 is supported on the second fin 17. The heat exchange pipeline 11 is supported between the adjacent first fins 16 by the second fin 17, which allows the heat exchange pipeline 11 to have better contact with the phase change energy storage material 31 and improves the heat exchange and cooling effect.

[0036] As another implementation method, refer to Figure 6 The base plate 15 is provided with at least two second fins 17 between two adjacent first fins 16. There is a second groove 19 between adjacent second fins 17. The second groove 19 is at least partially filled with phase change energy storage material 31. The end of the second fin 17 between two adjacent first fins 16 has an arc surface 20 adapted to the outer periphery of the heat exchange pipeline 11. A part of the heat exchange pipeline 11 abuts against the arc surface 20.

[0037] The heat exchange pipe 11 is supported within the first groove 18 by multiple second fins 17, so that the heat exchange pipe 11 is suspended. This allows the heat exchange pipe 11 to have better contact with the phase change energy storage material 31, and the arc surface 20 can provide better support for the heat exchange pipe 11, thereby improving the stability of the heat exchange pipe 11 on the cold end heat exchange element 10.

[0038] In one implementation, multiple first fins 16 and second fins 17 are distributed in parallel at intervals, and the heat exchange pipeline 11 is bent in an S-shape. This allows the heat exchange pipeline 11 to come into contact with more phase change energy storage materials 31 within a certain space, improving the compactness of the equipment and facilitating its miniaturization.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 The refrigeration component 1 includes a hot-end heat exchanger 12 and a fan 3. The hot-end heat exchanger 12 and the fan 3 are installed with the housing 24. The hot-end heat exchanger 12 exchanges heat with the hot side of the refrigeration component 29. The airflow generated by the fan 3 can carry away the heat of the hot-end heat exchanger 12. The airflow generated by the fan 3 can exchange heat with the hot-end heat exchanger 12.

[0040] refer to Figure 10 In one embodiment, the hot end heat exchanger 12 includes a second base plate 121 and a plurality of spaced third fins 122 located on one side of the second base plate 121. There is a flow gap 123 between adjacent third fins 122. The second base plate 121 exchanges heat with the hot side of the cooling component 29, and the airflow generated by the fan 3 can pass through the flow gap 123.

[0041] The heat from the hot side of the cooling component 29 is conducted to the third fin 122 through the second base plate 121. When the airflow generated by the fan passes through the flow gap 123, it carries away the heat, thereby achieving the effect of cooling the hot side of the cooling component 29.

[0042] The refrigeration component 29 has a cold end and a hot end. The airflow generated by the fan 3 dissipates heat from the hot end heat exchanger 12 of the refrigeration component 29, thereby improving the refrigeration effect of the cold end.

[0043] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 8 The cooling component 29 includes a cooling chip, and the housing 24 includes a support plate 6, an upper shell 4, and a surrounding plate 5. The support plate 6 has a mounting position 27, and the cooling chip is at least partially mounted in the mounting position 27. The surrounding plate 5 and the upper shell 4 are located on the same side of the support plate 6. The receiving cavity 9 is located between the support plate 6, the upper shell 4, and the surrounding plate 5. At least a portion of the cooling chip is at least a portion of the wall of the receiving cavity 9.

[0044] It should be noted that the cooling chip can be used directly as part of the wall of the receiving cavity 9, or indirectly as part of the wall of the receiving cavity 9, for example, by filling the space between the cold side of the cooling chip and the base plate 15 with a thermally conductive material, such as thermally conductive silicone.

[0045] The cooling element 29 is installed in the mounting position 27, with the cold end of the cooling element 29 located on one side of the support plate 6 and the hot end located on the other side of the support plate 6, so that the cold end of the cooling element 29 is close to the receiving cavity 9. This can better reduce the pressure on the phase change energy storage material at the cold end and better dissipate heat at the hot end.

[0046] As one implementation method, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 The shell 24 includes a support plate 6 and a lower shell 7. There is a cavity between the lower shell 7 and the support plate 6. The hot end heat exchanger 12 is located in the cavity. The lower shell 7 has a heat dissipation hole 8 that communicates with the cavity. The fan 3 is located at the end of the lower shell 7 away from the heat dissipation hole 8.

[0047] The airflow generated by the fan 3 cools the heat exchanger 12 at the hot end of the chamber as it flows through it. This structure allows the refrigeration components to form an integral structure, which is convenient for assembly with other components and enables the directional discharge of hot air.

[0048] As one implementation method, refer to Figure 8 A water dispenser includes at least one of the above-mentioned refrigeration components. The water dispenser includes a liquid pump 2, a heating component 25, a drain nozzle 26, and a control valve 23. The heating component 25 has a heating channel. The inlet end of the liquid pump 2 is connected to a water source 21. The drain end of the liquid pump 2 is connected to the inlet end of the control valve 23. The first drain end of the control valve 23 is connected to the inlet end of the flow pipe 30. The drain end of the flow pipe 30 is connected to the drain nozzle 26. The second drain end of the control valve 23 is connected to the inlet end of the heating channel. The drain end of the heating channel is connected to the drain nozzle 26.

[0049] When hot water is needed, the inlet of control valve 23 is connected to the second outlet, and water source 21 is drawn by liquid pump 2. After being heated by the heating channel, the liquid is discharged from outlet 26. When cold water is needed, the inlet of control valve 23 is connected to the first outlet, and water source 21 is drawn by liquid pump 2. After being cooled by heat exchange pipeline 11, the liquid is discharged from outlet 26. Hot or cold water can be obtained in real time through this device.

[0050] The liquid pump 2, heating component 25, cooling component 1, and drain nozzle 26 are assembled and connected together to form an integral structure, which is convenient to use.

[0051] refer to Figure 9 This device is used in automobiles, and at least part of the water dispenser is assembled and connected to the vehicle's storage tray 28. By installing the water dispenser on the vehicle's storage tray 28, people in the vehicle can obtain cold or hot water at any time.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any technical solution, concept, or design obtained by those skilled in the art by making equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigeration component (1), characterized in that, The assembly includes a fluid conduit (30) having a fluid channel, and a refrigeration component (1) including a housing (24) and a refrigeration element (29) mounted to the housing (24). The housing (24) has a receiving cavity (9), at least a portion of the fluid conduit (30) is located in the receiving cavity (9), and the receiving cavity (9) is provided with a phase change energy storage material (31), which covers at least a portion of the fluid conduit (30) located within the receiving cavity (9).

2. A refrigeration component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (24) is located in the receiving cavity (9) and a cold end heat exchanger (10) is installed thereon. The cold side of the refrigeration component (29) can exchange heat with the cold end heat exchanger (10). The liquid flow pipeline (30) includes a heat exchange pipeline (11). At least a portion of the phase change energy storage material (31) is located between the cold end heat exchanger (10) and the heat exchange pipeline (11).

3. A refrigeration component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cold-end heat exchanger (10) includes a base plate (15) and a plurality of first fins (16) distributed on the base plate (15). The cold side of the cooling component (29) can exchange heat with the base plate (15). There is a first groove (18) between adjacent first fins (16). The heat exchange pipeline (11) is at least partially located in the first groove (18). At least part of the phase change energy storage material (31) is located in the first groove (18).

4. A refrigeration component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base plate (15) is provided with at least one second fin (17) between two adjacent first fins (16), the height of the second fin (17) is lower than that of the first fin (16), and a part of the heat exchange pipeline (11) is supported on the second fin (17). Alternatively, the base plate (15) is provided with at least two second fins (17) between two adjacent first fins (16), and there is a second groove (19) between adjacent second fins (17). The second groove (19) is at least partially filled with the phase change energy storage material (31). The end of the second fin (17) between two adjacent first fins (16) has an arc surface (20) adapted to the outer periphery of the heat exchange pipeline (11), and a part of the heat exchange pipeline (11) abuts against the arc surface (20).

5. A refrigeration component according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The refrigeration component (1) includes a hot-end heat exchanger (12) and a fan (3). The hot-end heat exchanger (12) and the fan (3) are installed on the housing (24). The hot-end heat exchanger (12) exchanges heat with the hot side of the refrigeration component (29). The airflow generated by the fan (3) can carry away the heat of the hot-end heat exchanger (12).

6. A refrigeration component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cooling component (29) includes a cooling chip, and the housing (24) includes a support plate (6), an upper shell (4), and a surrounding plate (5). The support plate (6) has a mounting position (27), and the cooling chip is at least partially mounted on the mounting position (27). The surrounding plate (5) and the upper shell (4) are located on the same side of the support plate (6). The receiving cavity (9) is located between the support plate (6), the upper shell (4), and the surrounding plate (5). At least a portion of the cooling chip is at least a portion of the wall of the receiving cavity (9). And / or the heat exchanger (12) includes a second base plate (121) and a plurality of spaced third fins (122) located on one side of the second base plate (121), with a flow gap (123) between adjacent third fins (122), the second base plate (121) exchanges heat with the heat side of the cooling component (29), and the airflow generated by the fan (3) can pass through the flow gap (123).

7. A refrigeration component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (24) includes a support plate (6) and a lower shell (7). There is a cavity between the lower shell (7) and the support plate (6). The heat exchanger (12) is located in the cavity. The lower shell (7) has a heat dissipation hole (8) communicating with the cavity. The fan (3) is located at the end of the lower shell (7) away from the heat dissipation hole (8).

8. A water dispenser, characterized in that, The water dispenser includes the refrigeration component according to any one of claims 1-7, comprising a liquid pump (2), a heating component (25), a drain nozzle (26), and a control valve (23). The heating component (25) has a heating channel. The inlet end of the liquid pump (2) is connected to a water source (21). The outlet end of the liquid pump (2) is connected to the inlet end of the control valve (23). The first outlet end of the control valve (23) is connected to the inlet end of the flow pipe (30). The outlet end of the flow pipe (30) is connected to the drain nozzle (26). The second outlet end of the control valve (23) is connected to the inlet end of the heating channel. The outlet end of the heating channel is connected to the drain nozzle (26).

9. A water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid pump (2), heating component (25), cooling component (1), and drain nozzle (26) are assembled and connected.

10. A water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, For use in automobiles, at least a portion of the water dispenser is assembled and connected to the vehicle's tray (28).

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