Display cabinet heating laminate

By introducing adjustable shelves and heat-conducting materials into the heated shelves of the display case, combined with media pipelines and heat exchange fins, the problems of space adjustment and heat energy utilization of the heated shelves of the display case are solved, achieving a highly efficient and energy-saving display effect.

CN224235092UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15QINGDAO HAIER-CARRIER REFRIGERATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HAIER-CARRIER REFRIGERATION EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing display case heating shelves suffer from insufficient space adjustment function, uneven heat conduction, serious heat loss and energy waste, which affect the display effect and energy consumption.

Method used

The heating shelf, designed with adjustable shelves and thermally conductive materials, combined with medium pipelines and heat exchange fins, utilizes the high-temperature refrigerant from the refrigeration unit for heat recycling, achieving modular space adjustment and efficient heating.

Benefits of technology

It improves space utilization, reduces heat loss, and achieves uniform heating and energy-saving and environmentally friendly effects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a heating laminate of a display cabinet, which comprises a heating laminate and at least one adjustable shelf which is detachably arranged on an object placing surface of the heating laminate. The adjustable shelf adopts a modular design, a detachable supporting unit formed by the bottom wall and the side wall of the adjustable shelf supports multi-dimensional position adjustment, the adjustable shelf can be compatible with mixed placement of containers and articles of various specifications, the space utilization rate in the display cabinet is effectively improved, and meanwhile a regular three-dimensional display array is formed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of shelf technology, specifically, it relates to a heated shelf for a display cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, heated display shelves in commercial display cases generally use built-in resistance heating wires or flat-plate heating elements for heating. This traditional heating structure has the following technical drawbacks:

[0003] Firstly, traditional shelf structures lack space adjustment capabilities and cannot accommodate the mixed storage needs of canned and bottled beverages of different sizes, resulting in excessively large or dense display spacing, which reduces space utilization and weakens the visual display effect.

[0004] Secondly, due to the limitations of heat conduction of linear heating wires and the limited contact area of ​​flat plate heaters, temperature gradients are easily generated on the surface of the shelf. Actual measurements show that the temperature difference in the edge area can reach 8-12℃, causing uneven heating of beverages and affecting their taste and quality.

[0005] Third, the heating element is directly exposed to the cabinet environment, resulting in intense heat exchange with the outside cold air, which leads to serious heat loss and high operating energy consumption;

[0006] Fourth, the independent electric heating system is not linked with the thermal cycle of the refrigeration unit, and the waste heat of the 50-70℃ high-temperature refrigerant discharged by the compressor is not effectively recovered and utilized, resulting in significant energy waste.

[0007] The aforementioned technical shortcomings severely restrict the practical application value of heating display equipment in supermarkets, convenience stores, and other scenarios. In view of this, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a display cabinet heating shelf.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0010] This utility model provides a display cabinet heating shelf, including a heating shelf and at least one adjustable shelf, which is detachably mounted on the shelf surface of the heating shelf.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustable shelf includes:

[0012] The bottom wall is connected to the placement surface of the heating layer plate;

[0013] The side wall is perpendicular to the placement surface of the heating layer plate, and its bottom is fixedly connected to the bottom wall.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustable shelf is made of a single piece of sheet metal.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the heating plate and the adjustable shelf are made of a thermally conductive material.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the heating surface of the heating plate is provided with a heating cavity for accommodating the heating component, and the surface of the heating cavity is covered with a cover plate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the heating assembly includes:

[0018] Medium pipeline, through which the heating medium flows;

[0019] Heat exchange fins are arranged on the outside of the medium pipeline.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the medium pipeline is connected to the high-temperature refrigerant circulation pipeline of the refrigeration unit.

[0021] After adopting the above technical solution, the display cabinet heating shelf provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0022] (1) The adjustable shelf adopts a modular design. Its bottom wall and side wall form a detachable support unit that supports multi-dimensional position adjustment. It can accommodate containers and items of various sizes, effectively improving the space utilization rate inside the display cabinet while forming a regular three-dimensional display array.

[0023] (2) The bottom and side walls of the adjustable shelf can effectively conduct heat, increase the heating area, and improve the heating efficiency of the items inside.

[0024] (3) The heating component is set inside the heating chamber, and the surface of the heating chamber is covered with a cover plate to reduce heat loss and achieve high efficiency and energy saving;

[0025] (4) The heating components are linked with the refrigeration unit in a thermal cycle, and the waste heat of the refrigerant discharged by the compressor is recovered and utilized, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the heating shelf of a display cabinet according to this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the adjustable shelf of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating surface structure of the heating layer plate of the display cabinet of this utility model.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Heating shelf;

[0033] 2. Adjustable shelves;

[0034] 21. Bottom wall;

[0035] 22. Side wall;

[0036] 3. Heating chamber;

[0037] 4. Heating components;

[0038] 41. Medium piping;

[0039] 42. Heat exchange fins;

[0040] 5. Cover plate.

[0041] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a display cabinet heating shelf, including a heating shelf 1. The heating shelf 1 is made of a heat-conducting material (such as aluminum alloy sheet), and its surface is coated with a corrosion-resistant ceramic coating. The heating surface has an elongated heating cavity 3 that extends along the length of the shelf.

[0046] Furthermore, at least one adjustable shelf 2 is detachably provided on the shelf surface of the heating layer 1. Specifically, the adjustable shelf 2 includes a bottom wall 21 connected to the shelf surface of the heating layer 1, and two side walls 22 extending perpendicular to the shelf surface of the heating layer 1 and fixedly connected to the bottom wall 21 at the bottom.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom wall 21 and side wall 22 of the adjustable shelf 2 are integrally formed using a heat-conducting plate (such as an aluminum alloy plate), or they can be formed by welding, bonding or other methods.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the adjustable shelf 2 is provided with a magnetic strip, which is magnetically attracted to the shelf surface of the heating plate 1. Multiple shelves can be freely arranged along the length of the heating plate 1, and the spacing between adjacent shelves can be adjusted by the magnetic strip. Optionally, a sliding groove and a guide rail can also be provided between the heating plate 1 and the adjustable shelf 2, and the shelf can be adjusted and locked by sliding cooperation between the sliding groove and the guide rail.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the contact surface between the heating plate 1 and the adjustable shelf 2 is coated with a thermally conductive silicone grease layer, and a graphene thermally conductive film is embedded in the bottom wall 21 of the shelf, which effectively enhances the thermal conductivity.

[0050] The adjustable shelf 2 adopts a modular design. Its bottom wall 21 and side wall 22 form a detachable support unit that supports multi-dimensional position adjustment. It can accommodate containers and items of various sizes, effectively improving the space utilization rate inside the display cabinet while forming a regular three-dimensional display array. At the same time, the bottom wall 21 and side wall 22 of the adjustable shelf 2 can effectively conduct heat, increase the heating area, and improve the heating efficiency of the items inside.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the heating chamber 3 is covered with a removable cover plate 5. The cover plate 5 is fixed to the shelf body by a snap-fit ​​structure or countersunk screws, and the seams are filled with high-temperature resistant silicone sealing strips to achieve IP54-level leak-proof performance. The heating component 4 is disposed inside the heating chamber 3, and the surface of the heating chamber 3 is covered with the cover plate 5 to reduce heat loss and achieve high efficiency and energy saving.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the heating assembly 4 includes a medium conduit 41 and an array of heat exchange fins 42 arranged outside the medium conduit 41. The heat exchange fins 42 are preferably finned aluminum heat exchange fins. The heating medium heats the items (such as beverages) on the heating plate 1 through the medium conduit 41 and the heat exchange fins 42, and the heat exchange fins 42 effectively improve the heat transfer effect.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the medium pipeline 41 is connected to the high-temperature refrigerant circulation pipeline of the refrigeration unit.

[0054] For example, the medium pipeline 41 is made of Φ8mm copper pipe, arranged in a serpentine pattern, and connected to the high-temperature refrigerant circulation pipeline of the refrigeration unit through three-way valves at both ends. The refrigerant flow rate is set to 0.5-1.2m / s.

[0055] The refrigerant flow control logic is as follows:

[0056] When the compressor of the refrigeration unit starts, the high-temperature refrigerant (temperature 50-70℃) is diverted to the medium pipeline 41 through the three-way valve, flows through the serpentine copper tube and returns to the condenser of the refrigeration unit;

[0057] The refrigerant flow rate is dynamically adjusted by a PID controller to keep the surface temperature of the heating plate 1 stable within the set range (e.g., 40±1.5℃).

[0058] When the refrigeration unit is running, the high-temperature refrigerant flows into the medium pipeline 41 and transfers heat to the heating plate 1 through the finned heat exchanger 42;

[0059] Heat is conducted through the thermally conductive silicone grease layer to the adjustable shelf 2, and the items are heated in contact with the shelf which is positioned by magnetic attraction or sliding rail;

[0060] After the refrigerant waste heat is recovered, it is returned to the refrigeration unit's circulation system, forming a closed-loop energy-saving heat exchange.

[0061] Heating component 4 is linked with the refrigeration unit's thermal cycle to recover and utilize the waste heat from the refrigerant discharged by the compressor, thus saving energy and protecting the environment.

[0062] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A display case heating shelf, comprising a heating shelf, characterized in that, It also includes at least one adjustable shelf, detachably mounted on the shelf surface of the heated shelf, the adjustable shelf comprising: The bottom wall is connected to the placement surface of the heating layer plate; The side wall is perpendicular to the placement surface of the heating layer plate, and its bottom is fixedly connected to the bottom wall.

2. The display cabinet heating shelf as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable shelf is made of a single piece of sheet metal.

3. The display case heating shelf as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The heating plate and adjustable shelf are made of thermally conductive material.

4. The display case heating shelf as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The heating surface of the heating plate is provided with a heating cavity for accommodating the heating components, and the surface of the heating cavity is covered with a cover plate.

5. The display case heating shelf as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The heating component includes: Medium pipeline, through which the heating medium flows; Heat exchange fins are arranged on the outside of the medium pipeline.

6. The display case heating shelf as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The medium pipeline is connected to the high-temperature refrigerant circulation pipeline of the refrigeration unit.