Vehicle-mounted refrigerator
By combining automotive air conditioning and coolant heat exchange for cooling and heating, and incorporating semiconductor components to assist in cooling or heating, the problem of insufficient power supply for in-vehicle refrigerators has been solved, achieving low-cost cooling and heating functions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU RUIYAN ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle refrigerators rely on the car's battery for power, resulting in insufficient power and high costs.
It utilizes automotive air conditioning and coolant heat exchange for cooling and heating, combined with semiconductor components to assist in cooling or heating, reducing reliance on batteries.
During vehicle operation and stationary operation, various cooling and heating methods effectively solve power supply issues, reduce production costs, and improve energy efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle refrigerator technology, specifically to a vehicle refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, car refrigerators are becoming increasingly common in daily life, especially in summer when food easily spoils and changes flavor after a certain period. Therefore, as an extension of household refrigerators, car refrigerators have emerged, providing convenience for home travel, camping, and work by cooling and preserving food within the vehicle. Existing car refrigerators are powered by the car's battery after being connected to the cigarette lighter. However, since cars lack an external power source, relying solely on the battery for power places high demands on the battery and results in significant costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a vehicle-mounted refrigerator that utilizes the vehicle's air conditioning and coolant heat exchange during driving to achieve the air conditioning's cooling and heating functions, effectively solving the problem of insufficient power supply.
[0004] Specifically, this utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted refrigerator, comprising:
[0005] The refrigerator body includes an outer shell and a storage box, wherein the storage box is disposed inside the outer shell;
[0006] A heating and cooling assembly, including heating and cooling pipes wound around the outside of the storage box, for cooling or heating during vehicle operation;
[0007] Semiconductor components used for cooling or heating when a car is stationary and for assisting in cooling or heating while the car is in motion.
[0008] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that different cooling and heating methods are used during vehicle driving and stopping, utilizing the automotive air conditioning for cooling and the coolant for heat exchange, effectively solving the power supply problem and reducing production costs.
[0009] Furthermore, the refrigeration pipe is connected to a heat exchange plate, which is installed inside the car's air conditioning vent.
[0010] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the heat exchange plate is set up to exchange heat with the car's air conditioning to realize the cooling function of the car refrigerator. During the car's operation, the car's air conditioning is effectively used for cooling, and then the power consumption is reduced with the assistance of semiconductor components.
[0011] Furthermore, the heating pipe is connected to a heating plate, and the cooling plate is arranged in contact with the coolant return pipe of the automobile engine.
[0012] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that during the heating process, the car coolant return pipe is used. The coolant return pipe has a high temperature, and the heating pipe receives a lot of heat through heat exchange. The heating pipe heats the entire car refrigerator, thus realizing the heat preservation function of the car refrigerator.
[0013] Furthermore, the refrigerator body also includes an upper cover, which is hinged to the refrigerator body. The inner side of the upper cover is covered with an insulation layer, and a sealing ring is provided around the insulation layer.
[0014] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the top cover is also equipped with an insulation layer to play a role in heat insulation, and a sealing ring is also set to ensure its heat insulation performance.
[0015] Furthermore, the storage box has an internal cavity, an isolation chamber is provided inside the cavity, a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the isolation chamber, and a partition is provided on the side.
[0016] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the isolation chamber is used to store bottled or small products and prevent them from being damaged by collisions during driving.
[0017] Furthermore, the semiconductor component includes a semiconductor and a cooling / heating plate, the cooling / heating plate being connected to the semiconductor, and the heat dissipation / cooling plate extending into the storage box.
[0018] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that by setting semiconductors to provide auxiliary cooling and heating for the refrigerator, the car's air conditioning and coolant return pipe are effectively utilized, thereby reducing energy consumption.
[0019] Furthermore, the outer casing is provided with a control panel, which includes heating control keys, cooling control keys, and a temperature display area.
[0020] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the control panel settings control the heating or cooling function, and the internal temperature of the refrigerator can be displayed at the same time.
[0021] Furthermore, the semiconductor component is disposed within the housing, and the side of the housing is provided with a plurality of vent holes, and a cooling fan is installed inside the vent holes.
[0022] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the semiconductor components perform cooling and heating when powered on, and perform cooling and heating when the vehicle is stopped. During vehicle operation, the auxiliary heating pipe and cooling pipe perform auxiliary and cooling functions.
[0023] Furthermore, the heating plate includes a main body and connection ports at both ends, the connection ports being connected to the heating pipe, and the main body being arc-shaped and in contact with the coolant return pipe.
[0024] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the main body is better positioned to exchange heat with the coolant return pipe. After heat exchange, the heating pipe carries the heat back to the refrigerator for heating, which is suitable for some situations that require heating, so that the vehicle refrigerator has both cooling and heating functions.
[0025] Furthermore, both the heating pipe and the cooling pipe are equipped with a circulation pump, and the speed of the circulation pump is controlled by a control button on the control panel.
[0026] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the internal liquid flow rate is controlled by controlling the speed of the circulating pump, thereby controlling the internal temperature of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating pipe connection of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the heating plate structure of this utility model.
[0032] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the heating plate installation structure of this utility model.
[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigeration pipe connection of this utility model.
[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the heat exchange plate structure of this utility model.
[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the semiconductor component connection structure of this utility model.
[0036] The reference numerals used in the attached figures are as follows:
[0037] Outer shell 1; Top cover 11; Insulation layer 12; Sealing ring 13; Isolation cavity 14; Base plate 15; Partition 16; Control panel 17; Temperature display area 18; Vent 19; Storage box 2; Heating pipe 3; Heating plate 31; Main body 311; Circulation pump 32; Cooling pipe 4; Heat exchange plate 41; Semiconductor component 5; Semiconductor 51; Cooling and heating plate 52; Container 53; Coolant return pipe 6. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0039] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted refrigerator, comprising:
[0040] The refrigerator body includes an outer shell 1 and a storage box 2. The storage box 2 is disposed inside the outer shell 1, and the space between the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2 is filled with insulation material.
[0041] The heating and cooling assembly includes a heating pipe 3 and a cooling pipe 4 wrapped around the outside of the storage box 2, for cooling or heating during vehicle operation; the heating pipe 3 and the cooling pipe 4 contain a liquid medium.
[0042] Semiconductor component 5 is used for cooling or heating when the car is stopped and for assisting in cooling or heating while the car is in motion.
[0043] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that different cooling and heating methods are used during vehicle operation and when the vehicle is stationary, which effectively solves the power supply problem and reduces production costs.
[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 , 7 As shown, the refrigeration pipe 4 is connected to a heat exchange plate 41. The heat exchange plate 41 is installed inside the air outlet of the car air conditioner. The heat exchange plate 41 is a mesh plate, which will not affect the air outlet of the car air conditioner. It has a channel for liquid to flow inside. The two ends of the heat exchange plate 41 have inlets and outlets, which are connected to the refrigeration pipe 4.
[0045] The advantage of adopting the above technical solution is that the heat exchange plate 41 is set to exchange heat with the car's air conditioning to realize the cooling function of the car refrigerator. During the car's operation, the car's air conditioning is effectively used for cooling, and then the power consumption is reduced by the assistance of the semiconductor component 5.
[0046] Furthermore, such as Figure 3-5 As shown, a heating pipe 3 is connected to a heating plate 31, and the heating plate 31 is arranged in contact with the coolant return pipe 6 of the automobile engine.
[0047] The heating plate 31 includes a main body 311 and connecting ports at both ends. The connecting ports connect to the heating pipe 3. The main body 311 is generally arc-shaped and is positioned in contact with the coolant return pipe 6. The interior of the main body 311 is hollow. The liquid medium flows within the heating pipe 3 through the connecting ports. The heating plate 31 is equipped with a fixing component, which is a U-shaped component. The coolant return pipe 6 and the heating pipe 3 are locked and fixed by screws. The heating plate 31 can be made of metal sheet material with rust-proof layers on both the inside and outside, and has good thermal conductivity. The liquid medium can be water, ethanol, or acetone, etc.
[0048] The main body 311 is designed to better exchange heat with the coolant return pipe 6. After heat exchange, the heating pipe 3 carries the heat back to the refrigerator for heating, which is suitable for some situations that require heating, so that the vehicle refrigerator has both cooling and heating functions.
[0049] In some implementations, the refrigerator body also includes an upper cover 11, which is hinged to the refrigerator body. The inner side of the upper cover 11 is covered with an insulation layer 12, and a sealing ring 13 is provided around the insulation layer 12. The side of the upper cover 11 is provided with a recess to facilitate opening and closing of the upper cover 11. The upper cover 11 is also provided with an insulation layer 12 to play a role in heat insulation, and a sealing ring 13 is provided to ensure its heat insulation performance.
[0050] Furthermore, the storage box 2 has a cavity inside, and an isolation cavity 14 is provided inside the cavity. The bottom of the isolation cavity 14 is provided with a base plate 15, and the side is provided with a partition 16. The base plate 15 and the partition 16 can be installed inside the storage box 2 by locking, dividing the internal space into a large space and a small space. The isolation cavity 14 is provided to store bottled or small products to prevent collision damage during driving.
[0051] In some implementation schemes, Figure 8 As shown, the semiconductor component 5 includes a semiconductor 51 and a cooling / heating plate 52. The cooling / heating plate 52 is connected to the semiconductor 51. A heat dissipation cooling plate extends into the storage box 2. A liquid chamber containing a liquid medium is provided within the cooling / heating plate 52. A container 53 is also provided on the side of the semiconductor 51, and the side of the semiconductor 51 is tightly fixed to the container 53. The container 53 is connected to the liquid chamber via a pipe, and a liquid pump is installed on the pipe to drive the internal liquid medium to flow. There are multiple semiconductors 51. Cooling or heating transfers temperature to the container 53, then heats or cools the liquid medium inside the container 53. Driven by the liquid pump, the liquid medium circulates and transfers temperature to the cooling / heating plate 52, achieving auxiliary cooling or heating. The liquid medium can be water, ethanol, or acetone, etc.
[0052] In some implementations, the outer casing 1 is provided with a control panel 17, which is provided with heating control keys, cooling control keys and a temperature display area 18. Meanwhile, a temperature sensor is installed in the storage box 2 to sense the temperature, and the temperature information is set in the temperature display area 18. The control panel 17 is also provided with a switch.
[0053] Furthermore, both the heating pipe 3 and the cooling pipe 4 are equipped with a circulation pump 32. The transmission speed of the circulation pump 32 is controlled by the control button on the panel, thereby controlling the flow speed of the liquid medium and realizing the control of cooling and heating temperatures.
[0054] Furthermore, the semiconductor component 5 is disposed inside the housing 1. The housing 1 has multiple vent holes 19 on its side. A cooling fan is installed inside the vent holes 19. The cooling fan faces outward from the housing 1 to dissipate the heat generated by the semiconductor 51 during cooling, thus ensuring its cooling effect. When the semiconductor component 5 is powered on, it performs cooling and heating. It performs cooling and heating when the vehicle is stopped. During vehicle operation, the auxiliary heating pipe and cooling pipe perform auxiliary and cooling functions.
[0055] When the car is in motion, the cooling function is achieved through the liquid medium in the cooling pipe, and the heating function is achieved through the heating pipe 3, so that the car refrigerator has both cooling and heating functions. At the same time, the semiconductor 51 plays an auxiliary role, not relying entirely on the vehicle's battery, and effectively utilizing the heat of the vehicle's coolant and air conditioning.
[0056] When the vehicle is stopped, the refrigerator is cooled or heated by the semiconductor 51 so that the vehicle can still be used when it is stopped.
[0057] For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A vehicle-mounted refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The refrigerator body includes an outer shell (1) and a storage box (2), wherein the storage box (2) is disposed inside the outer shell (1); The heating and cooling assembly includes a heating pipe (3) and a cooling pipe (4) wrapped around the outside of the storage box (2) for cooling or heating during vehicle operation; Semiconductor component (5) for cooling or heating when the vehicle is stopped and for assisting in cooling or heating while the vehicle is in motion.
2. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration pipe (4) is connected to a heat exchange plate (41), which is installed inside the air outlet of the car's air conditioning system.
3. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating pipe (3) is connected to a heating plate (31), which is in contact with the coolant return pipe (6) of the automobile engine.
4. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator body also includes an upper cover (11), which is hinged to the refrigerator body. The inner side of the upper cover (11) is covered with a heat insulation layer (12), and a sealing ring (13) is provided around the heat insulation layer (12).
5. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box (2) has a cavity inside, and an isolation cavity (14) is provided inside the cavity. The bottom of the isolation cavity (14) is provided with a bottom plate (15), and the side is provided with a partition (16).
6. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The semiconductor component (5) includes a semiconductor (51) and a cooling and heating plate (52), the cooling and heating plate (52) being connected to the semiconductor (51) and extending into the storage box (2).
7. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) is provided with a control panel (17), which is provided with a heating control key, a cooling control key and a temperature display area (18).
8. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The semiconductor component (5) is disposed inside the housing (1), and the housing (1) has a plurality of ventilation holes (19) on its side, and a cooling fan is installed inside the ventilation holes (19).
9. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heating plate (31) includes a main body (311) and connection ports at both ends. The connection ports are connected to the heating pipe (3). The main body (311) is arc-shaped and is in contact with the coolant return pipe (6).
10. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the heating pipe (3) and the cooling pipe (4) are equipped with a circulation pump (32), and the speed of the circulation pump (32) is controlled by the control button on the control panel (17).