A double acting chiller

Abstract

The application discloses a double-acting cooler, and relates to the technical field of coolers. The recycling main body of the double-acting cooler is provided with a gas inlet and a container cavity which are communicated, and the gas medium is introduced into the container cavity through the gas inlet; the recycling device arranged in the container cavity is used for heat exchange with the gas medium in the container cavity, so that the heat energy of the gas medium is recycled; the cooling main body is provided with a heat exchange cavity and a gas outlet which are communicated, the gas medium which has been heat-exchanged with the recycling device in the container cavity is received through the heat exchange cavity, and the gas outlet is communicated with the heat exchange cavity; the cooling device is arranged in the heat exchange cavity, and the cooling device is used for cooling the gas medium in the heat exchange cavity; and the gas medium cooled by the cooling device is discharged from the gas outlet. The double-acting cooler has the double functions of heat energy recycling and cooling of the gas medium through the arrangement of the recycling main body and the cooling main body, and effectively solves the problems of heat energy waste, complicated structure and low recycling efficiency caused by the single cooling function of the traditional cooler.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooler technology, and in particular to a dual-acting cooler. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, cooling equipment is a key component for ensuring stable equipment operation and improving energy efficiency. Traditional coolers primarily achieve cooling by dissipating the heat generated by the equipment into the environment. However, this cooling method not only wastes a significant amount of heat energy but may also have adverse effects on the surrounding environment. With the increasing prominence of energy issues and the ever-increasing demands for energy conservation and emission reduction, developing equipment that can simultaneously achieve heat recovery and performance cooling has become an important need in the industrial sector.

[0003] Most existing coolers have several shortcomings. Firstly, traditional coolers have relatively simple structures and typically only provide cooling, failing to effectively recover and reuse heat. Secondly, even those devices attempting heat recovery suffer from complex structures, low recovery efficiency, and high costs. These issues limit their widespread application in actual production, especially in scenarios requiring efficient cooling and heat recovery. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a dual-function cooler that, by setting up a recovery body and a cooling body, realizes the dual functions of heat energy recovery and cooling of the gas medium, effectively solving the problems of heat energy waste, complex structure, and low recovery efficiency caused by the single cooling function of traditional coolers.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a dual-acting cooler, comprising:

[0006] The recovery body is equipped with a gas inlet and a container cavity. The gas inlet communicates with the container cavity, and a gaseous medium is introduced into the container cavity through the gas inlet.

[0007] A recovery device is provided in the container cavity, and the recovery device is used to exchange heat with the gas medium in the container cavity to realize the recovery of heat energy of the gas medium;

[0008] The cooling body is provided with a heat exchange chamber and a gas outlet. The heat exchange chamber is connected to the container chamber and receives the gas medium after heat exchange with the recovery device in the container chamber through the heat exchange chamber. The gas outlet is connected to the heat exchange chamber.

[0009] A cooling device is provided in the heat exchange chamber. The cooling device is used to cool the gas medium in the heat exchange chamber. The gas medium cooled by the cooling device is discharged from the gas outlet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the container cavity is provided with a first end communicating with the gas inlet and a second end communicating with the heat exchange cavity;

[0011] The recycling device includes a recycling core assembly disposed in the container cavity near a first end of the container cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the heat exchange chamber has a first end communicating with the container cavity and a second end communicating with the gas outlet;

[0013] The cooling device includes a cooling core assembly, which is disposed in the heat exchange chamber near the second end of the heat exchange chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the recovery device includes a recovery core assembly disposed inside the container cavity, and the cooling device includes a cooling core assembly disposed inside the heat exchange cavity. Both the recovery core assembly and the cooling core assembly are provided with:

[0015] Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlets and outlets;

[0016] Fins are provided on the water pipe.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water pipe of the recycling core assembly includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe, the inner pipe being nested inside the outer pipe, the inner pipe and the outer pipe forming a first space, and the interior of the inner pipe forming a second space;

[0018] The first space is connected to the inlet and outlet of the recovery core assembly, and the second space is provided with the fins of the recovery core assembly. The gas medium in the container cavity exchanges heat with the recovery core assembly in the second space.

[0019] In some embodiments, the water pipes of the cooling core assembly are provided with pipe walls, the inner side of the pipe wall is a third space, and the outer side of the pipe wall is a fourth space;

[0020] The third space is connected to the inlet and outlet of the cooling core assembly, and the fourth space is provided with the fins of the cooling core assembly. The gas medium in the heat exchange chamber is cooled by the cooling core assembly in the fourth space.

[0021] In some embodiments, the cooling device includes a cooling core assembly and a cooling fan, wherein the cooling core assembly is disposed inside the heat exchange chamber and the cooling fan is disposed outside the heat exchange chamber.

[0022] In some embodiments, the recycling device includes a recycling core assembly, the recycling core assembly being provided with:

[0023] Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlets and outlets;

[0024] The outlet of the recycling core assembly is equipped with a first sensor, and the recycling device is used to adjust the recycling parameters based on the detection information of the first sensor.

[0025] The gas outlet is equipped with a second sensor, and the cooling device is used to adjust the cooling parameters based on the detection information from the second sensor.

[0026] In some embodiments, the dual-acting cooler further includes a cylinder, the interior of which is provided with a baffle.

[0027] The recycling body and the cooling body are integrated into the cylinder, and the recycling body and the cooling body are separated by the partition along the length of the cylinder.

[0028] In some embodiments, the dual-acting cooler further includes a base, and the number of cylinders is multiple, with the multiple cylinders arranged side by side on the base;

[0029] The double-acting cooler further includes a recovery pipe assembly, which is provided with:

[0030] The first pipe has an inlet pipe and a first branch pipe communicating with the inlet pipe. The number of first branch pipes is the same as the number of cylinders. The first branch pipe is connected to the water inlet of the corresponding recycling device on the cylinder. Multiple first branch pipes are arranged in parallel.

[0031] The second pipe has an outlet pipe and a second branch pipe communicating with the outlet pipe. The number of second branch pipes is the same as the number of cylinders. The second branch pipes are connected to the water outlet of the corresponding recycling device on the cylinder. Multiple second branch pipes are arranged in parallel.

[0032] Compared to the aforementioned background technology, the dual-action cooler provided in this application mainly includes a recovery body, a recovery device, a cooling body, and a cooling device. The recovery body is provided with a gas inlet and a container cavity, and the gas inlet is connected to the container cavity, through which a gaseous medium is introduced. The recovery device is located in the container cavity and is used to exchange heat with the gaseous medium in the container cavity to realize the recovery of the heat energy of the gaseous medium. The cooling body is provided with a heat exchange cavity and a gas outlet, the heat exchange cavity is connected to the container cavity, through which the gaseous medium after heat exchange with the recovery device in the container cavity is received, and the gas outlet is connected to the heat exchange cavity. The cooling device is located in the heat exchange cavity and is used to cool the gaseous medium in the heat exchange cavity, and the gaseous medium cooled by the cooling device is discharged from the gas outlet.

[0033] In industrial production, the cooling function of cooling equipment is crucial. However, traditional coolers can only achieve a single cooling function and cannot effectively recover and reuse heat. This not only results in a significant waste of thermal energy but may also have adverse effects on the surrounding environment. Furthermore, some devices attempting heat recovery often suffer from complex structures, low recovery efficiency, and high costs, limiting their widespread application in actual production. To address these issues, this application provides a dual-action cooler, which mainly includes a recovery body, a recovery device, a cooling body, and a cooling device.

[0034] The recovery unit is equipped with a gas inlet and a container cavity. The gas inlet communicates with the container cavity, through which a gaseous medium is introduced. The recovery device is located in the container cavity, and its function is to exchange heat with the gaseous medium within the cavity to recover its thermal energy. This design allows for the effective recovery of heat generated during the cooling process, avoiding the direct release of heat into the environment as is common in traditional coolers, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing energy waste.

[0035] The cooling unit has a heat exchange chamber and a gas outlet. The heat exchange chamber is connected to the container chamber and receives the gaseous medium after heat exchange with the recovery device in the container chamber. The gas outlet is connected to the heat exchange chamber. The cooling device is located in the heat exchange chamber and its function is to cool the gaseous medium in the heat exchange chamber. The cooled gaseous medium is discharged from the gas outlet. This design not only achieves the cooling function of the gaseous medium, but also makes the cooling process more efficient through cooperation with the recovery device, avoiding the problems of complex structure and low recovery efficiency of traditional coolers.

[0036] Based on the above structural and process descriptions, it can be seen that the dual-action cooler has at least the following beneficial effects: By setting up a recovery body and a cooling body, the dual-action cooler realizes the dual functions of heat energy recovery and cooling of the gas medium, effectively solving the problems of heat energy waste, complex structure, and low recovery efficiency caused by the single cooling function of traditional coolers. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a dual-acting cooler provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2Another schematic diagram of a dual-acting cooler provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] in:

[0041] Double-acting cooler 100

[0042] Recovery main body 1, gas inlet 101, container cavity 102,

[0043] Recycling device 2, recycling core assembly 201

[0044] Cooling body 3, heat exchange chamber 301, gas outlet 302

[0045] Cooling device 4, cooling core assembly 401

[0046] Inlet 5

[0047] Outlet 6

[0048] Cylinder 7

[0049] Partition 8

[0050] Base 9

[0051] Recovery pipe assembly 10, first pipe 1001, inlet pipe 10011, first branch pipe 10012, second pipe 1002, outlet pipe 10021, second branch pipe 10022

[0052] 11. Cover plate and seals

[0053] Support 12

[0054] Vent 13. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dual-acting cooler provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 Another schematic diagram of a dual-acting cooler provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0058] In a first specific embodiment, the dual-acting cooler 100 provided in this application mainly includes a recovery body 1, a recovery device 2, a cooling body 3, and a cooling device 4.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the recovery body 1 is provided with a gas inlet 101 and a container cavity 102. The gas inlet 101 communicates with the container cavity 102, and a gaseous medium is introduced into the container cavity 102 through the gas inlet 101. The recovery device 2 is provided in the container cavity 102 and is used to exchange heat with the gaseous medium in the container cavity 102 to realize the recovery of the heat energy of the gaseous medium. The cooling body 3 is provided with a heat exchange cavity 301 and a gas outlet 302. The heat exchange cavity 301 communicates with the container cavity 102 and receives the gaseous medium after heat exchange with the recovery device 2 in the container cavity 102 through the heat exchange cavity 301. The gas outlet 302 communicates with the heat exchange cavity 301. The cooling device 4 is provided in the heat exchange cavity 301 and is used to cool the gaseous medium in the heat exchange cavity 301. The gaseous medium cooled by the cooling device 4 is discharged from the gas outlet 302.

[0060] It should be noted that the recycling body 1 and the cooling body 3 can be set independently, that is, the recycling body 1 and the cooling body 3 can be separated in space; the recycling body 1 and the cooling body 3 can also be set as a whole, that is, the recycling body 1 and the cooling body 3 can be connected in space. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0061] In addition, the connection between the heat exchange chamber 301 and the container chamber 102 can be a direct connection without additional components, or an auxiliary connection with the aid of additional components, such as pipes. For example, the recovery body 1 is also provided with an outlet connected to the container chamber 102, and the cooling body 3 is also provided with an inlet connected to the heat exchange chamber 301. The outlet and the inlet can be connected by a butt joint or by a pipe connection. This embodiment does not limit the connection.

[0062] In industrial production, the cooling function of cooling equipment is crucial. However, traditional coolers can only achieve a single cooling function and cannot effectively recover and reuse heat. This not only results in a significant waste of thermal energy but may also have adverse effects on the surrounding environment. Furthermore, some devices attempting heat recovery often suffer from complex structures, low recovery efficiency, and high costs, limiting their widespread application in actual production. To address these issues, this application provides a dual-action cooler 100, which mainly includes a recovery body 1, a recovery device 2, a cooling body 3, and a cooling device 4.

[0063] The recovery unit 1 is equipped with a gas inlet 101 and a container cavity 102. The gas inlet 101 communicates with the container cavity 102, and a gaseous medium is introduced into the container cavity 102 through the gas inlet 101. The recovery device 2 is located in the container cavity 102, and its function is to exchange heat with the gaseous medium in the container cavity 102 to realize the recovery of the heat energy of the gaseous medium. This design enables the heat generated during the cooling process to be effectively recovered, avoiding the problem of heat being directly released into the environment in traditional coolers, thereby improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing energy waste.

[0064] The cooling body 3 is equipped with a heat exchange chamber 301 and a gas outlet 302. The heat exchange chamber 301 communicates with the container chamber 102 and receives the gaseous medium after heat exchange with the recovery device 2 in the container chamber 102. The gas outlet 302 communicates with the heat exchange chamber 301. The cooling device 4 is located in the heat exchange chamber 301 and its function is to cool the gaseous medium in the heat exchange chamber 301. The gaseous medium cooled by the cooling device 4 is discharged from the gas outlet 302. This design not only achieves the cooling function of the gaseous medium, but also makes the cooling process more efficient through cooperation with the recovery device 2, avoiding the problems of complex structure and low recovery efficiency of traditional coolers.

[0065] Based on the above structural and process descriptions, it can be seen that the dual-action cooler 100 has at least the following beneficial effects: By setting up a recovery body 1 and a cooling body 3, the dual-action cooler 100 realizes the dual functions of heat energy recovery and cooling of the gas medium, effectively solving the problems of heat energy waste, complex structure, and low recovery efficiency caused by the single cooling function of traditional coolers.

[0066] In some embodiments, the container cavity 102 is provided with a first end communicating with the gas inlet 101 and a second end communicating with the heat exchange cavity 301;

[0067] The recycling device 2 includes a recycling core assembly 201, which is disposed in the container cavity 102 near the first end of the container cavity 102.

[0068] In this embodiment, the container cavity 102 is designed with clear functional partitions, including a first end communicating with the gas inlet 101 and a second end communicating with the heat exchange cavity 301. This design allows the gas medium to smoothly enter the container cavity 102 from the gas inlet 101 and flow to the heat exchange cavity 301 after completing heat exchange.

[0069] The recovery core assembly 201 in the recovery device 2 is cleverly positioned within the container cavity 102 near the first end, specifically closer to the gas inlet 101. This arrangement is specifically designed because the gas medium initially enters the container cavity 102 at a relatively high temperature and contains abundant heat energy. Placing the recovery core assembly 201 close to the gas inlet 101 allows it to come into contact with the high-temperature gas medium earlier, thereby facilitating more efficient heat exchange and maximizing heat energy recovery. This design avoids heat loss caused by prolonged flow of the gas medium within the container cavity 102, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of heat energy recovery and ensuring the high efficiency and economy of the dual-action cooler 100 in heat energy recovery.

[0070] In some embodiments, the heat exchange chamber 301 is provided with a first end communicating with the container chamber 102 and a second end communicating with the gas outlet 302;

[0071] The cooling device 4 includes a cooling core assembly 401, which is disposed in the heat exchange chamber 301 near the second end of the heat exchange chamber 301.

[0072] In this embodiment, the heat exchange chamber 301 also features a clearly defined functional layout, with a first end communicating with the container chamber 102 and a second end communicating with the gas outlet 302. This design allows the gas medium, after heat exchange, to flow smoothly from the container chamber 102 into the heat exchange chamber 301 and to exit from the gas outlet 302 after the cooling process is complete. The cooling core assembly 401 in the cooling device 4 is positioned in the heat exchange chamber 301 near the second end, i.e., closer to the gas outlet 302. This layout fully considers the optimization of the cooling effect.

[0073] During the flow of the gas medium from the first end to the second end of the container cavity 102 within the heat exchange chamber 301, a certain degree of spontaneous heat dissipation occurs. When the gas medium reaches the second end of the heat exchange chamber 301, its temperature is still relatively high, requiring further cooling to reach the desired low temperature. At this point, the role of the cooling core assembly 401 becomes crucial. Because the cooling core assembly 401 is located near the gas outlet 302, it can adequately cool the gas medium before it is discharged, ensuring that the gas medium discharged from the gas outlet 302 reaches the ideal low temperature. This design not only improves cooling efficiency but also ensures the stability and reliability of the cooling process, making the dual-acting cooler 100 perform excellently in cooling function and meeting the stringent cooling requirements in industrial production.

[0074] In one specific embodiment, the positions of the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 are carefully designed to maximize their respective functions. The recovery core assembly 201 is located at the first end of the container cavity 102 near the gas inlet 101, while the cooling core assembly 401 is located at the second end of the heat exchange cavity 301 near the gas outlet 302. This arrangement fully considers the temperature state of the gas medium at different stages and the requirements for heat exchange and cooling.

[0075] The heat recovery core 201 is positioned close to the gas inlet 101, enabling it to rapidly exchange heat with the gas medium during the initial stage of its entry into the container cavity 102, when the temperature is relatively high, thus efficiently recovering heat energy. This positioning helps reduce heat loss of the gas medium within the container cavity 102 and improves heat recovery efficiency. By conducting heat exchange at the location with the highest gas medium temperature, the heat recovery core 201 can maximize heat recovery and avoid heat loss caused by prolonged flow of the gas medium within the container cavity 102.

[0076] In contrast, the cooling core assembly 401 is located near the gas outlet 302. Its purpose is to adequately cool the gas medium after heat exchange and before it exits the heat exchange chamber 301. Because the gas medium spontaneously dissipates heat during its flow within the heat exchange chamber 301, it requires further cooling to reach the required low temperature when it reaches the second end. This arrangement of the cooling core assembly 401 ensures that the gas medium is adequately cooled before exiting, thereby guaranteeing that the gas medium exiting from the gas outlet 302 reaches the ideal low temperature, meeting the cooling performance requirements in industrial production.

[0077] In summary, the placement of the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 is based on a thorough understanding of the gas medium's temperature state and flow process. The recovery core assembly 201 improves heat recovery efficiency by conducting heat exchange at the location with the highest gas medium temperature; while the cooling core assembly 401 ensures reliable cooling performance by providing sufficient cooling before the gas medium is discharged. This design not only optimizes the heat recovery and cooling functions of the dual-action cooler 100 but also improves the overall operating efficiency and energy utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0078] In some embodiments, the recovery device 2 includes a recovery core assembly 201 disposed inside the container cavity 102, and the cooling device 4 includes a cooling core assembly 401 disposed inside the heat exchange cavity 301. Both the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 are provided with:

[0079] Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlet 5 and outlet 6;

[0080] Fins are installed on water pipes.

[0081] In this embodiment, both the recovery device 2 and the cooling device 4 employ similar structural designs to achieve efficient heat exchange. Specifically, the recovery device 2 includes a recovery core assembly 201 disposed inside the container cavity 102, while the cooling device 4 includes a cooling core assembly 401 disposed inside the heat exchange cavity 301. This design enables the two core assemblies to effectively exchange heat within their respective cavities, thereby achieving heat recovery and cooling of the gaseous medium.

[0082] Both the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 are equipped with pipes, including water pipes with inlets 5 and outlets 6. The design of the water pipes allows coolant (such as water) to flow within them, thereby achieving heat exchange with the gaseous medium. Coolant enters the water pipe through the inlet 5, absorbs heat from the gaseous medium as it flows through the pipe, and then exits through the outlet 6, carrying away the absorbed heat. This design not only ensures the continuity of heat exchange but also improves the efficiency of heat exchange.

[0083] In addition, the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 are also equipped with fins, which are located on the surface of the water pipes. The main function of the fins is to increase the heat exchange area, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. By expanding the contact area between the water pipes and the gas medium, the fins allow heat to be transferred more quickly from the gas medium to the coolant inside the water pipes. This design not only improves the heat exchange efficiency but also reduces the residence time of the gas medium in the cavity, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the cooler.

[0084] By adopting the same structural design, the design and manufacturing costs of the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 are reduced, while both can efficiently exchange heat within their respective chambers. The recovery core assembly 201 achieves effective heat recovery through heat exchange with the high-temperature gas medium; while the cooling core assembly 401 achieves thorough cooling of the gas medium through further heat exchange with the gas medium after heat exchange. This design not only improves the heat recovery and cooling efficiency of the dual-action cooler 100, but also ensures the operational stability and reliability of the entire device.

[0085] It should be noted that although the recovery device 2 and the cooling device 4 both adopt similar structural designs, there are still differences in details. For example, the pipes of the recovery core assembly 201 need to be connected to equipment that can utilize the recovered heat energy, while the pipes of the cooling core assembly 401 need to be connected to equipment or a heat dissipation environment that can reduce the temperature of the coolant.

[0086] In some embodiments, the water pipe of the recycling core assembly 201 includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe, with the inner pipe nested inside the outer pipe, forming a first space between the inner pipe and the outer pipe, and forming a second space inside the inner pipe.

[0087] The first space is connected to the inlet 5 and outlet 6 of the recovery core assembly 201. The second space is equipped with the fins of the recovery core assembly 201. The gas medium in the container cavity 102 exchanges heat with the recovery core assembly 201 in the second space.

[0088] In this embodiment, the recovery core assembly 201 employs a unique enclosed structure, with its water pipes consisting of an outer pipe and an inner pipe, the inner pipe nested inside the outer pipe. This design cleverly creates two independent spaces: the space between the inner and outer pipes forms a first space, while the interior of the inner pipe forms a second space. The first space communicates with the inlet 5 and outlet 6 of the recovery core assembly 201, allowing the coolant to circulate within the first space, absorbing heat before being discharged from the outlet 6. The second space contains the fins of the recovery core assembly 201, which significantly increase the heat exchange area and improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0089] The key to this enclosed structure lies in enclosing the gaseous medium within the container cavity 102 within a second space, ensuring that the gaseous medium exchanges heat with the recovery core assembly 201 only within this second space. In this way, the gaseous medium is effectively isolated, preventing heat exchange with other locations within the container cavity 102 besides the second space. This design significantly reduces heat escape and loss, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of heat recovery. By confining the gaseous medium to the second space for heat exchange, maximum heat recovery is ensured, while also improving the overall energy utilization efficiency of the dual-acting cooler 100.

[0090] In some embodiments, the water pipe of the cooling core assembly 401 has a pipe wall, the inner side of the pipe wall is a third space, and the outer side of the pipe wall is a fourth space.

[0091] The third space is connected to the inlet 5 and outlet 6 of the cooling core assembly 401. The fourth space is equipped with the fins of the cooling core assembly 401. The gas medium in the heat exchange chamber 301 is cooled by the cooling core assembly 401 in the fourth space.

[0092] In this embodiment, the cooling core assembly 401 adopts an exposed structure. Its water pipe design features a unique pipe wall, with the inner side of the pipe wall forming a third space and the outer side forming a fourth space. The third space is connected to the inlet 5 and outlet 6 of the cooling core assembly 401, allowing the coolant to circulate within the third space, absorbing heat before being discharged from the outlet 6. The fourth space houses the fins of the cooling core assembly 401, which significantly increase the heat exchange area and improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0093] The key to this exposed structure lies in exposing the gaseous medium in the heat exchange chamber 301 to the fourth space. This allows the gaseous medium to not only directly exchange heat with the fins of the cooling core assembly 401, but also to exchange heat with the environment of the heat exchange chamber 301. In this way, while the gaseous medium is cooled by the cooling core assembly 401 in the fourth space, it can also further dissipate heat through interaction with the environment of the heat exchange chamber 301, thereby improving cooling efficiency and effectiveness. This design not only ensures that the gaseous medium is sufficiently cooled before being discharged, but also improves the cooling performance of the entire double-acting cooler 100, meeting the stringent cooling requirements in industrial production.

[0094] In one specific implementation, the design of the recovery core assembly 201 and the cooling core assembly 401 adopts different structural forms, namely, an enclosed type and an exposed type, respectively. This design difference is based on their respective functional requirements and optimization goals.

[0095] The recovery core assembly 201 adopts an enclosed structure, with its water pipes consisting of an outer pipe and an inner pipe, the inner pipe nested inside the outer pipe, forming a first space and a second space. The purpose of this design is to enclose the gaseous medium within the second space, ensuring that the gaseous medium only exchanges heat with the fins of the recovery core assembly 201, avoiding heat exchange with other parts of the container cavity 102. This enclosed structure effectively reduces heat escape and loss, improving the efficiency of heat recovery. By confining the gaseous medium within the second space, maximum heat recovery is ensured, while also improving the overall energy utilization efficiency of the double-acting cooler 100.

[0096] In contrast, the cooling core assembly 401 adopts an exposed structure, with its water pipes having walls. The inner side of the wall forms a third space, and the outer side forms a fourth space. This design allows the gaseous medium in the heat exchange chamber 301 to not only directly exchange heat with the fins of the cooling core assembly 401 but also with the environment of the heat exchange chamber 301. The key to this exposed structure is to improve cooling efficiency. Through a dual cooling mechanism—direct cooling of the fins and auxiliary cooling of the heat exchange chamber environment—it ensures that the gaseous medium is sufficiently cooled before being discharged. This design not only improves the cooling effect but also enhances the stability and reliability of the entire cooling system.

[0097] In summary, the enclosed structure of the heat recovery core assembly 201 and the exposed structure of the cooling core assembly 401 each have their unique design concepts and optimization goals. The enclosed design of the heat recovery core assembly 201 aims to maximize heat recovery and minimize heat loss; while the exposed design of the cooling core assembly 401 aims to improve cooling efficiency and ensure that the gas medium is adequately cooled. The combination of these two designs enables the dual-action cooler 100 to achieve both heat recovery and cooling functions, while also improving the overall operating efficiency and energy utilization efficiency of the equipment.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cooling device 4 includes a cooling core assembly 401 and a cooling fan. The cooling core assembly 401 is located inside the heat exchange chamber 301, and the cooling fan is located outside the heat exchange chamber 301.

[0099] In this embodiment, the design of the cooling device 4 incorporates a cooling fan as an additional cooling means to enhance the cooling effect and optimize the operating conditions of the cooling core assembly 401. Specifically, the cooling device 4 includes a cooling core assembly 401 and a cooling fan, wherein the cooling core assembly 401 is located inside the heat exchange chamber 301, while the cooling fan is installed outside the heat exchange chamber 301.

[0100] The introduction of the cooling fan plays a crucial role. First, it rapidly expels the gas medium cooled by the cooling core assembly 401 from the heat exchange chamber 301 through forced convection, thereby accelerating the cooling process. This forced convection not only improves cooling efficiency but also ensures a shorter residence time of the gas medium within the heat exchange chamber 301, further reducing its temperature. Second, the operation of the cooling fan helps reduce the pressure within the cooling core assembly 401. Without additional forced ventilation, the cooling core assembly 401 may face high pressure during cooling, which could not only affect the cooling effect but also potentially damage its structure. Forced ventilation by the cooling fan effectively reduces the pressure within the heat exchange chamber 301, thereby alleviating the operating pressure on the cooling core assembly 401 and extending its service life.

[0101] In some cases, the cooling fan is located at gas outlet 302.

[0102] In some embodiments, the recycling device 2 includes a recycling core assembly 201, the recycling core assembly 201 being provided with:

[0103] Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlet 5 and outlet 6;

[0104] Among them, the outlet 6 of the recovery core assembly 201 is equipped with a first sensor, and the recovery device 2 is used to adjust the recovery parameters according to the detection information of the first sensor;

[0105] The gas outlet 302 is equipped with a second sensor, and the cooling device 4 is used to adjust the cooling parameters according to the detection information of the second sensor.

[0106] In this embodiment, both the heat recovery device 2 and the cooling device 4 are equipped with advanced sensor systems and intelligent control mechanisms to achieve precise monitoring and optimization of the heat recovery and cooling process.

[0107] The recovery core assembly 201 in the recovery device 2 is equipped with pipes, including a water pipe with an inlet 5 and an outlet 6. A first sensor, which can be a temperature sensor or a flow sensor, is installed at the outlet 6 of the recovery core assembly 201 to detect the temperature and flow rate of the coolant in real time. Based on the detection information of the first sensor, the recovery device 2 can automatically adjust the recovery parameters, such as the flow rate of the coolant in the recovery core assembly 201. Specific control methods include using a pump or valve to regulate the flow rate of the coolant to ensure the efficiency and stability of the heat recovery process. The purpose of this design is to improve the efficiency of heat recovery, ensuring that the recovered heat can be fully utilized, thereby improving the overall energy utilization efficiency of the double-acting cooler 100.

[0108] A second sensor, which can be either a temperature sensor or a flow sensor, is installed at the gas outlet 302 of the cooling device 4 to detect the temperature and flow rate of the gas medium in real time. Based on the detection information from the second sensor, the cooling device 4 can automatically adjust cooling parameters, such as the flow rate of the coolant in the cooling core assembly 401 and the airflow rate of the cooling fan. Specific control methods include using pumps or valves to regulate the flow rate of the coolant and using motors to regulate the airflow rate of the cooling fan. The purpose of this design is to improve cooling efficiency and ensure that the gas medium reaches an ideal low temperature before being discharged, thereby meeting the stringent requirements for cooling performance in industrial production.

[0109] Through this intelligent monitoring and control mechanism, the heat recovery device 2 and the cooling device 4 can dynamically adjust the coolant flow rate and the cooling fan speed based on real-time detected temperature and flow information, thereby achieving efficient and stable heat recovery and cooling functions. This design not only improves the operating efficiency of the dual-action cooler 100, but also ensures its reliability and adaptability under different operating conditions.

[0110] In some embodiments, the dual-acting cooler 100 further includes a cylinder 7, the interior of which is provided with a partition 8;

[0111] The recovery body 1 and the cooling body 3 are integrated into the cylinder 7. The recovery body 1 and the cooling body 3 are separated by a partition 8 along the length of the cylinder 7.

[0112] In this embodiment, the dual-acting cooler 100 is designed using an integration and functional partitioning strategy. Specifically, the dual-acting cooler 100 also includes a cylinder 7, with a partition 8 inside the cylinder 7. The recovery unit 1 and the cooling unit 3 are integrated within the same cylinder 7, but are functionally separated by the partition 8. This design allows the recovery unit 1 and the cooling unit 3 to be physically integrated as a whole while maintaining functional independence.

[0113] The partition 8 separates the container cavity 102 in the heat recovery body 1 from the heat exchange cavity 301 in the cooling body 3, ensuring that the two bodies do not interfere with each other during operation, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency and stability of the cooler. This separation method helps optimize the heat recovery and cooling process, avoiding unnecessary heat transfer between the two bodies, thus improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0114] It is important to note that the design of the baffle 8 can be chosen to be sealed depending on actual needs. If the baffle 8 seals and isolates the container cavity 102 from the heat exchange cavity 301, then additional components (such as pipes or connectors) are required to connect the two cavities to ensure that the gas medium can flow smoothly from the container cavity 102 to the heat exchange cavity 301. This design is generally suitable for scenarios requiring strict control of heat transfer; by sealing the baffle, heat loss can be minimized, and heat recovery efficiency can be improved.

[0115] Conversely, if the partition 8 is not sealed, the container cavity 102 and the heat exchange cavity 301 can be directly connected. This design is suitable for scenarios where heat transfer control requirements are not so stringent. Direct connection simplifies the structure, reduces manufacturing costs, and still allows for smooth flow of the gas medium and heat exchange.

[0116] In summary, by incorporating baffles 8 within the cylinder 7, the dual-action cooler 100 achieves integrated overall structure while maintaining the functional independence of the heat recovery unit 1 and the cooling unit 3. This design not only improves the space utilization efficiency of the equipment but also optimizes the heat recovery and cooling process through functional zoning, ensuring the efficient operation of the entire cooler.

[0117] In some embodiments, the dual-acting cooler 100 further includes a base 9, and the number of cylinders 7 is multiple, with the multiple cylinders 7 arranged side by side on the base 9;

[0118] The double-acting cooler 100 also includes a recovery pipe assembly 10, which is provided with:

[0119] The first pipe 1001 is provided with an inlet pipe 10011 and a first branch pipe 10012 connected to the inlet pipe 10011. The number of first branch pipes 10012 is the same as the number of cylinders 7. The first branch pipe 10012 is connected to the water inlet 5 of the corresponding recycling device 2 on the cylinder 7. Multiple first branch pipes 10012 are arranged in parallel.

[0120] The second pipe 1002 is provided with an outlet pipe 10021 and a second branch pipe 10022 connected to the outlet pipe 10021. The number of second branch pipes 10022 is the same as the number of cylinders 7. The second branch pipe 10022 is connected to the outlet 6 of the corresponding recycling device 2 on the cylinder 7. Multiple second branch pipes 10022 are arranged in parallel.

[0121] In this embodiment, the design of the dual-acting cooler 100 is further optimized. By introducing a base 9 and a recovery pipe assembly 10, the parallel arrangement of multiple cylinders 7 and a highly efficient coolant circulation system are achieved. Specifically, the dual-acting cooler 100 includes multiple cylinders 7 arranged side-by-side on the base 9, forming a compact and efficient cooler array. This design not only improves the overall processing capacity of the cooler but also enhances the reliability and flexibility of the system through parallel connection.

[0122] The recovery pipe assembly 10 is an important component in this embodiment. Its main function is to provide coolant to the recovery devices 2 in each cylinder 7 and to recover the coolant that has absorbed heat energy for further utilization. The recovery pipe assembly 10 includes two main parts: a first pipe 1001 and a second pipe 1002. The first pipe 1001 is provided with an inlet pipe 10011 and is connected to the inlet 5 of the recovery device 2 on each cylinder 7 through multiple first branch pipes 10012. The number of these first branch pipes 10012 is the same as the number of cylinders 7, and they are arranged in parallel to ensure that each recovery device 2 receives a stable supply of coolant.

[0123] Similarly, the second pipe 1002 is provided with an outlet pipe 10021 and is connected to the outlet 6 of the recovery device 2 on each cylinder 7 via multiple second branch pipes 10022. The number of these second branch pipes 10022 is the same as the number of cylinders 7, and they are arranged in parallel to collect the coolant that has absorbed heat energy flowing out from the recovery device 2. This parallel piping system ensures that the coolant can be evenly distributed to each cylinder 7 and can efficiently collect and recover heat energy, thereby improving the energy utilization efficiency of the entire double-acting cooler 100.

[0124] Through this design, the recovery pipe assembly 10 not only ensures effective coolant circulation but also improves system reliability and flexibility through the parallel piping system. Each cylinder 7 can independently recover heat energy, which can then be centrally managed and reused through the recovery pipe assembly 10, thus achieving highly efficient energy recovery and utilization. This design significantly reduces energy waste while improving cooling efficiency, meeting the requirements of modern industry for energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0125] In one specific embodiment, the dual-action cooler 100 further includes a cover plate and a sealing element 11. Both ends of the cylinder 7 are provided with cover plates and sealing elements 11. The two ends of the cylinder 7 are divided into a recovery body 1 and a cooling body 3 by the partition plate 8 inside the cylinder 7.

[0126] The bottom of the cylinder 7 is provided with a support 12, which fixes the cylinder 7 to the base 9.

[0127] The cylinder 7 is also provided with a vent 13, which is connected to the interior of the cylinder 7. Specifically, both the recovery body 1 and the cooling body 3 are provided with a vent 13, that is, the container cavity 102 has a vent 13 connected to it, and the heat exchange cavity 301 has a vent 13 connected to it.

[0128] It should be noted that many of the components mentioned in this application are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods.

[0129] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0130] The dual-acting cooler provided in this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this application without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A double-acting cooler, characterized in that, include: The recovery body is equipped with a gas inlet and a container cavity. The gas inlet communicates with the container cavity, and a gaseous medium is introduced into the container cavity through the gas inlet. A recovery device is provided in the container cavity, and the recovery device is used to exchange heat with the gas medium in the container cavity to realize the recovery of heat energy of the gas medium; The cooling body is provided with a heat exchange chamber and a gas outlet. The heat exchange chamber is connected to the container chamber and receives the gas medium after heat exchange with the recovery device in the container chamber through the heat exchange chamber. The gas outlet is connected to the heat exchange chamber. A cooling device is provided in the heat exchange chamber. The cooling device is used to cool the gas medium in the heat exchange chamber. The gas medium cooled by the cooling device is discharged from the gas outlet.

2. The dual-acting cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container cavity is provided with a first end communicating with the gas inlet and a second end communicating with the heat exchange cavity; The recycling device includes a recycling core assembly disposed in the container cavity near a first end of the container cavity.

3. The double-acting cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchange chamber is provided with a first end communicating with the container cavity and a second end communicating with the gas outlet; The cooling device includes a cooling core assembly, which is disposed in the heat exchange chamber near the second end of the heat exchange chamber.

4. The dual-acting cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recovery device includes a recovery core assembly disposed inside the container cavity, and the cooling device includes a cooling core assembly disposed inside the heat exchange cavity. Both the recovery core assembly and the cooling core assembly are equipped with: Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlets and outlets; Fins are provided on the water pipe.

5. The dual-acting cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water pipe of the recycling core assembly includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe. The inner pipe is nested inside the outer pipe, and the inner pipe and the outer pipe form a first space. The interior of the inner pipe forms a second space. The first space is connected to the inlet and outlet of the recovery core assembly, and the second space is provided with the fins of the recovery core assembly. The gas medium in the container cavity exchanges heat with the recovery core assembly in the second space.

6. The double-acting cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water pipes of the cooling core assembly have pipe walls, the inner side of the pipe wall is a third space, and the outer side of the pipe wall is a fourth space. The third space is connected to the inlet and outlet of the cooling core assembly, and the fourth space is provided with the fins of the cooling core assembly. The gas medium in the heat exchange chamber is cooled by the cooling core assembly in the fourth space.

7. The double-acting cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling device includes a cooling core assembly and a cooling fan. The cooling core assembly is located inside the heat exchange chamber, and the cooling fan is located outside the heat exchange chamber.

8. The double-acting cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recycling device includes a recycling core assembly, the recycling core assembly being equipped with: Pipe fittings, including water pipes with inlets and outlets; The outlet of the recycling core assembly is equipped with a first sensor, and the recycling device is used to adjust the recycling parameters based on the detection information of the first sensor. The gas outlet is equipped with a second sensor, and the cooling device is used to adjust the cooling parameters based on the detection information of the second sensor.

9. The double-acting cooler according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, It also includes a cylindrical body, the interior of which is provided with a partition; The recycling body and the cooling body are integrated into the cylinder, and the recycling body and the cooling body are separated by the partition along the length of the cylinder.

10. The double-acting cooler according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a base support, and there are multiple cylinders arranged side by side on the base support; The double-acting cooler also includes a recovery pipe assembly, which is provided with: The first pipe has an inlet pipe and a first branch pipe communicating with the inlet pipe. The number of first branch pipes is the same as the number of cylinders. The first branch pipe is connected to the water inlet of the corresponding recycling device on the cylinder. Multiple first branch pipes are arranged in parallel. The second pipe has an outlet pipe and a second branch pipe communicating with the outlet pipe. The number of second branch pipes is the same as the number of cylinders. The second branch pipes are connected to the water outlet of the corresponding recycling device on the cylinder. Multiple second branch pipes are arranged in parallel.

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