A barrel freezing device

Abstract

A barrel freezing device comprises a freezing cylinder and a barrel grabbing module, the upper side of the freezing cylinder is provided with an opening for placing a barrel, the freezing cylinder is provided with liquid nitrogen, the barrel grabbing module is used to drive the barrel to enter and exit the freezing cylinder, the upper end of the freezing cylinder is circumferentially provided with at least two linear driving members, the linear driving members are provided with pressing rods arranged towards the opening of the freezing cylinder, and the linear driving members are used to drive the pressing rods to move to the opening of the freezing cylinder to press the barrel in the freezing cylinder. The above scheme is characterized in that liquid nitrogen is arranged in the freezing cylinder, when the barrel grabbing module drives the barrel to enter the freezing cylinder, the linear driving members drive the pressing rods to extend towards the opening of the freezing cylinder until abutting to the upper side of the barrel, at this time, the upward floating force of the barrel is counteracted by the pressing rods, the barrel can be rapidly cooled in a state of keeping a large contact area with the liquid nitrogen, and the cooling efficiency is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and more specifically to a barrel-type refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] For the sake of sustainable development, oil drums, chemical drums, and other similar containers are recycled after their contents are depleted. Before recycling, the drums need to be cleaned of internal impurities. The conventional cleaning method is to rinse them with water. However, due to the large surface area of ​​the drum's inner wall, rinsing with water often requires manual assistance, which is not only inefficient but also leaves residues on the inner wall of the drum, considering that some raw materials are not water-soluble. Therefore, the cleaning effect cannot be guaranteed.

[0003] To address these issues, some researchers considered freezing the container with liquid nitrogen, causing impurities inside to solidify and become easier to remove later. However, the container floats in the liquid nitrogen, reducing the contact area between the container and the nitrogen and impacting freezing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the prior art where the container floats up after being placed in liquid nitrogen due to buoyancy, thus reducing the contact area between the container and the liquid nitrogen and affecting the freezing efficiency.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a barrel freezing device, comprising a freezing cylinder and a barrel gripping module. The upper side of the freezing cylinder has an opening for inserting a barrel, and liquid nitrogen is contained within the freezing cylinder. The barrel gripping module is used to move the barrel in and out of the freezing cylinder. At least two linear drive members are arranged circumferentially at the upper end of the freezing cylinder. Each linear drive member has a pressure rod facing the opening of the freezing cylinder, and the linear drive member is used to move the pressure rod to the opening of the freezing cylinder to press the barrel inside the freezing cylinder.

[0006] The above solution involves placing liquid nitrogen inside the freezing cylinder. When the grabbing assembly pulls the cylinder into the freezing cylinder, the linear drive unit drives the pressure rod to extend towards the opening of the freezing cylinder until it comes into contact with the upper side of the cylinder. At this point, the upward buoyancy force on the cylinder is offset by the pressure rod, and the cylinder can cool rapidly while maintaining a large contact area with the liquid nitrogen, effectively improving the cooling efficiency.

[0007] In an improved embodiment, the bucket-grabbing module includes a conveying component and grippers, the grippers being used to grasp the bucket body, and the conveying component acting on the grippers to drive the grippers to move laterally or vertically.

[0008] In an improved embodiment, the conveying assembly includes an X-axis drive slide rail arranged in the front-to-back direction, a Y-axis drive slide rail arranged in the left-to-right direction, and a Z-axis drive slide rail arranged in the up-down direction. The Y-axis drive slide rail is driven by the X-axis drive slide rail to move in the front-to-back direction, the Z-axis drive slide rail is driven by the Y-axis drive slide rail to move in the left-to-right direction, and the gripper is driven by the Z-axis drive slide rail to move in the up-down direction.

[0009] In an improved embodiment, the freezing cylinder is provided with a cylindrical limiting frame with its axis running vertically. The sidewalls of the limiting frame are grid-like, and the inner side of the limiting frame allows the container to enter. This allows the limiting frame to vertically guide containers of different sizes and specifications, preventing the containers from tipping over inside the freezing cylinder.

[0010] In an improved version, the limiting bracket is detachably connected to the freezing cylinder, so that limiting brackets with different inner diameters can be used according to the size specifications of the cylinder, further improving versatility.

[0011] In an improved embodiment, the inner diameter of the upper end of the limiting frame is larger than the inner diameter of the lower end, thereby guiding the barrel as it moves from top to bottom.

[0012] In an improved version, the linear drive component is a cylinder, which ensures stable and reliable operation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a barrel-type refrigeration device;

[0014] Figure 2 A top view schematic diagram of a barrel-type refrigeration device;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the sectional view along section AA.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures.

[0017] 1. Freezing cylinder; 11. Linear drive component; 12. Pressure rod; 2. Limiting frame; 3. Conveying assembly; 31. Gripper; 32. X-axis drive slide rail; 33. Y-axis drive slide rail; 34. Z-axis drive slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0018] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the following embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0019] In the following description of the embodiments, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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 the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-3 An embodiment of this utility model provides a barrel freezing device, including a freezing cylinder 1 and a barrel gripping module. The upper side of the freezing cylinder 1 is provided with an opening for the barrel to be placed in. Liquid nitrogen is provided inside the freezing cylinder 1. The barrel gripping module is used to drive the barrel in and out of the freezing cylinder 1. At least two linear drive members 11 are arranged circumferentially at the upper end of the freezing cylinder 1. The linear drive members 11 are provided with a pressure rod 12 facing the opening of the freezing cylinder 1. The linear drive members 11 are used to drive the pressure rod 12 to move to the opening of the freezing cylinder 1 to press the barrel inside the freezing cylinder 1.

[0023] The above solution involves placing liquid nitrogen inside the freezing cylinder 1. When the grabbing assembly pulls the barrel into the freezing cylinder 1, the linear drive 11 drives the pressure rod 12 to extend towards the opening of the freezing cylinder 1 until it comes into contact with the upper side of the barrel. At this point, the upward buoyancy of the barrel is offset by the pressure rod 12, and the barrel can be rapidly cooled while maintaining a large contact area with the liquid nitrogen, effectively improving the cooling efficiency.

[0024] In this embodiment, the bucket-grabbing module includes a conveying component 3 and a gripper 31. The gripper 31 is used to grab the bucket body, and the conveying component 3 acts on the gripper 31 to drive the gripper 31 to move horizontally or vertically.

[0025] More specifically, the conveying component 3 includes an X-axis drive slide rail 32 arranged in the front-to-back direction, a Y-axis drive slide rail 33 arranged in the left-to-right direction, and a Z-axis drive slide rail 34 arranged in the up-down direction. The Y-axis drive slide rail 33 is driven by the X-axis drive slide rail 32 to move in the front-to-back direction, the Z-axis drive slide rail 34 is driven by the Y-axis drive slide rail 33 to move in the left-to-right direction, and the gripper 31 is driven by the Z-axis drive slide rail 34 to move in the up-down direction.

[0026] As an improvement to this embodiment, the freezing cylinder 1 is provided with a cylindrical limiting frame 2 with its axis running vertically. The side wall of the limiting frame 2 is grid-like, and the inner side of the limiting frame 2 allows the barrel to enter. Thus, the limiting frame 2 can be used to vertically guide barrels of different sizes and specifications, preventing the barrel from tipping over inside the freezing cylinder 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the limiting bracket 2 is detachably connected to the freezing cylinder 1, allowing for the replacement of limiting brackets 2 with different inner diameters depending on the size and specifications of the cylinder, thus improving versatility. Regarding the specific form of the detachable connection between the limiting bracket 2 and the freezing cylinder 1, a slot can be provided at the bottom of the freezing cylinder 1, allowing the bottom of the limiting bracket 2 to engage with the slot; alternatively, mounting bolts can be provided on the inner wall of the freezing cylinder 1, enabling the connection of the limiting bracket 2.

[0028] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the upper end of the limiting frame 2 is larger than the inner diameter of the lower end, thus forming a conical structure inside the limiting frame 2 that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, which can guide the barrel when it moves from top to bottom.

[0029] In this embodiment, the linear drive 11 is preferably a cylinder, which is stable and reliable in operation.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of this application, the terms "inner" and "outer," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, and outer) are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0031] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "in this embodiment," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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 a suitable manner in any 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.

[0032] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A barrel-type freezing device, characterized in that, The device includes a freezing cylinder (1) and a bucket-grabbing module. The upper side of the freezing cylinder (1) is provided with an opening for the bucket to be placed inside. Liquid nitrogen is provided inside the freezing cylinder (1). The bucket-grabbing module is used to drive the bucket into and out of the freezing cylinder (1). At least two linear drive members (11) are arranged circumferentially at the upper end of the freezing cylinder (1). The linear drive member (11) is provided with a pressure rod (12) facing the opening of the freezing cylinder (1). The linear drive member (11) is used to drive the pressure rod (12) to move to the opening of the freezing cylinder (1) to press the bucket inside the freezing cylinder (1).

2. The barrel freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bucket-grabbing module includes a conveying component (3) and a gripper (31). The gripper (31) is used to grab the bucket body. The conveying component (3) acts on the gripper (31) to drive the gripper (31) to move horizontally or vertically.

3. The barrel freezing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying component (3) includes an X-axis drive slide rail (32) arranged in the front-back direction, a Y-axis drive slide rail (33) arranged in the left-right direction, and a Z-axis drive slide rail (34) arranged in the up-down direction. The Y-axis drive slide rail (33) is driven by the X-axis drive slide rail (32) to move in the front-back direction. The Z-axis drive slide rail (34) is driven by the Y-axis drive slide rail (33) to move in the left-right direction. The gripper (31) is driven by the Z-axis drive slide rail (34) to move in the up-down direction.

4. The barrel freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The freezing cylinder (1) is provided with a cylindrical limiting frame (2) with its axis running vertically. The side wall of the limiting frame (2) is grid-like, and the inner side of the limiting frame (2) allows the barrel to enter.

5. The barrel freezing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting frame (2) is detachably connected to the freezing cylinder (1).

6. The barrel freezing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the upper end of the limiting frame (2) is larger than the inner diameter of the lower end.

7. The barrel freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linear drive (11) is a cylinder.

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