Nitrogen production plant

By installing a buffer chamber structure and a silencer at the air pump outlet, the vibration and noise problem caused by airflow pressure fluctuations in the refrigerator's nitrogen generator was solved, thereby reducing noise and vibration, extending the lifespan of refrigerator components, and improving the user experience.

CN224551082UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the nitrogen generator in a refrigerator is running, the vibration caused by fluctuations in airflow pressure leads to noise, which affects the lifespan of other refrigerator components and the user experience.

Method used

A buffer chamber structure is extended at the outlet of the air pump to split the airflow into different pipelines according to the pressure and mix them in the square buffer chamber. The airflow is then discharged into the buffer chamber through the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively. After mixing, it enters a single pipeline with uniform pressure. Combined with a silencer and vibration isolation device, noise and vibration are reduced.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces airflow pressure fluctuations, lowers the operating vibration and noise of the nitrogen generator, extends the lifespan of refrigerator components, and improves the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of nitrogen making device, including air pump and buffer structure, buffer structure includes square buffer cavity, first pipeline and second pipeline;Air pipe of air pump is communicated with first pipeline and second pipeline respectively, and first pipeline and second pipeline are communicated with square buffer cavity;Air pump is used to suck air into by air inlet pipe, and air is respectively discharged into first pipeline and second pipeline in the form of airflow by air outlet pipe;First pipeline is used to discharge airflow greater than preset airflow pressure into square buffer cavity;Second pipeline is used to discharge airflow less than preset airflow pressure into square buffer cavity;Square buffer cavity is used to uniformly mix airflow through first pipeline and second pipeline.The utility model passes through buffer cavity structure and uniformly mixes airflow flowing through first pipeline and second pipeline into square buffer cavity, reduces airflow pressure fluctuation, reduces the vibration of pipeline, reduces pipeline airflow flow noise, reduces the running vibration noise of nitrogen making device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nitrogen generation equipment technology, and in particular to a nitrogen generation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Nitrogen generators in refrigerators are used for preservation. High-end refrigerators extend the shelf life of food by injecting nitrogen. As part of the nitrogen generator, the air pump vibrates during operation due to fluctuations in airflow pressure. Excessive vibration can cause noise, affect the lifespan of other refrigerator components, and even impact the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect that the nitrogen generator in the refrigerator in the prior art will vibrate due to the fluctuation of airflow pressure during operation, resulting in noise and affecting the life of other parts of the refrigerator, and to provide a nitrogen generator.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a nitrogen generating device, including a gas pump and a buffer structure. The buffer structure includes a square buffer cavity, a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The gas pump's outlet pipe is connected to the first pipeline and the second pipeline, respectively. The first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the square buffer cavity.

[0006] The air pump is used to draw in external air through the air inlet pipe and discharge the external air in the form of airflow into the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively through the air outlet pipe.

[0007] The first pipeline is used to discharge airflow with a pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer cavity;

[0008] The second pipeline is used to discharge airflow with a pressure lower than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer cavity;

[0009] The square buffer cavity is used to uniformly mix airflow with pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure with airflow with pressure less than the preset airflow pressure to obtain uniformly mixed airflow.

[0010] Preferably, the first pipeline and the second pipeline are of different sizes.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a single pipeline and a nitrogen generator, wherein the single pipeline is connected to the square buffer chamber and the nitrogen generator is connected to the single pipeline;

[0012] The single pipeline is used to discharge the uniformly mixed gas flow from the square buffer chamber into the nitrogen generator.

[0013] The nitrogen generator is used to filter nitrogen from a uniformly mixed gas stream.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a muffler;

[0015] The silencer is used to reduce the noise of gas flow in the pipeline.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a mounting base plate;

[0017] The mounting base plate is used to fix the air pump.

[0018] Preferably, it also includes a base plate vibration isolation pad;

[0019] The base plate vibration isolation pad is used to reduce the vibration of the air pump.

[0020] Preferably, it also includes a glass cover;

[0021] The glass cover is used to seal the mounting base plate.

[0022] Preferably, the first pipeline is connected to the second pipeline.

[0023] Preferably, both the first pipeline and the second pipeline are arc-shaped.

[0024] Preferably, it also includes a soundproof enclosure;

[0025] The soundproof enclosure is used to reduce the vibration noise of the air pump.

[0026] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0027] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] This invention extends a buffer chamber at the outlet of the air pump, allowing the airflow with a pressure greater than the preset pressure flowing through the first pipeline and the airflow with a pressure less than the preset pressure flowing through the second pipeline to be uniformly mixed in the square buffer chamber. This effectively reduces airflow pressure fluctuations, decreases pipeline vibration, and further reduces pipeline airflow noise, thereby reducing the operating vibration noise of the nitrogen generator. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a nitrogen generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below by way of embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The description of the embodiments is for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation on the present invention.

[0031] This embodiment provides a nitrogen generating device, including a gas pump and a buffer structure, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the buffer structure includes a square buffer cavity 1, a first pipe 2, and a second pipe 3; the air outlet pipe of the air pump is connected to the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 3 respectively, and both the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 3 are connected to the square buffer cavity 1.

[0032] An air pump is used to draw in external air through the air inlet pipe and discharge the external air in the form of airflow into the first pipe and the second pipe respectively through the air outlet pipe.

[0033] The first pipeline 2 is used to discharge airflow with a pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer chamber;

[0034] The second pipe 3 is used to discharge airflow with a pressure lower than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer chamber;

[0035] The square buffer chamber 1 is used to uniformly mix airflow with pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure with airflow with pressure less than the preset airflow pressure to obtain uniformly mixed airflow.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a square buffer cavity 1 is extended at the outlet pipe end of the air pump (e.g., the air outlet pipe of the air pump). The airflow enters the pipe at the outlet pipe end of the air pump and is divided into two airflows. The airflow in the first pipe finally enters the square buffer cavity with a higher pressure (e.g., airflow with a pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure is discharged into the square buffer cavity). The airflow in the second pipe finally enters the square buffer cavity with a lower pressure (e.g., airflow with a pressure less than the preset airflow pressure is discharged into the square buffer cavity). The two airflows converge and are finally mixed evenly in the square buffer cavity, and then enter a single pipe with an average pressure.

[0037] It should be noted that the preset airflow pressure should be set according to the actual situation, and no specific limit is set here.

[0038] In addition, as a fixed power component, the air pump outputs a constant airflow. The airflow flows in the pipeline, and due to the unstable flow pressure, it is easy to cause airflow fluctuations. The nitrogen generation device structure in this embodiment can buffer the airflow pressure and reduce airflow pressure fluctuations.

[0039] The buffer structure in this embodiment can effectively reduce airflow pressure fluctuations, making the airflow run more smoothly, reducing the fluctuation of airflow, and reducing the vibration noise of the nitrogen generator.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment, the first conduit and the second conduit are of different sizes.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, a single pipeline and a nitrogen generator are also included, the single pipeline being connected to a square buffer chamber and the nitrogen generator being connected to the single pipeline;

[0042] A single pipeline is used to discharge the uniformly mixed gas flow from the square buffer chamber into the nitrogen generator;

[0043] A nitrogen generator is used to filter nitrogen from a uniformly mixed gas stream.

[0044] In this embodiment, since the two outlet pipes (e.g., the first pipe and the second pipe) are different in size, the airflow forms a travel difference when it flows through the two pipes (e.g., the first pipe and the second pipe). Specifically, when the airflow flows in the first pipe and the second pipe, the length of the flow is different. The length of the airflow from the previous high pressure point to the next high pressure point is defined as K. When the airflow finally enters the inlet of the square buffer cavity after flowing through the first pipe and the second pipe, the distance of the two airflows forms a travel difference y, y = (w / 2)*K, (w = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11...).

[0045] In an optional embodiment, a muffler is also included;

[0046] A silencer is used to reduce the noise of gas flow in a pipeline.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, a mounting base plate is also included;

[0048] Mounting base plate for securing the air pump.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, a base plate vibration isolation pad is also included;

[0050] The base plate vibration isolation pad is used to reduce the vibration of the air pump.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, a glass cover is also included;

[0052] Glass cover plate, used to seal the mounting base plate.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the first conduit is connected to the second conduit.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, both the first conduit and the second conduit are arc-shaped.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, a soundproof enclosure is also included;

[0056] Soundproof enclosures are used to reduce the vibration noise of air pumps.

[0057] In the specific implementation process, the air pump draws in external air through the air inlet pipe and discharges the air into the air outlet pipe of the air pump. Then, the air enters the first pipeline and the second pipeline through the air outlet pipe and is divided into two airflows. After passing through the first pipeline and the second pipeline, the airflow enters the square buffer chamber. The pressure is mixed evenly in the square buffer chamber and then flows into the single pipeline at an average pressure (at this time, the airflow pressure in the single pipeline is the average pressure). The airflow at the average pressure flows through the single pipeline and then flows into the nitrogen generator, which generates the nitrogen gas required by the refrigerator.

[0058] This embodiment extends a buffer chamber structure at the outlet of the air pump, allowing the airflow with a pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure flowing through the first pipeline and the airflow with a pressure less than the preset airflow pressure flowing through the second pipeline to be discharged into the square buffer chamber for uniform mixing. This effectively reduces airflow pressure fluctuations, reduces pipeline vibration, and further reduces pipeline airflow noise, thereby reducing the operating vibration noise of the nitrogen generator.

[0059] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A nitrogen generating device, characterized in that, It includes an air pump and a buffer structure. The buffer structure includes a square buffer cavity, a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The air outlet of the air pump is connected to the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively. The first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the square buffer cavity. The air pump is used to draw in external air through the air inlet pipe and discharge the external air in the form of airflow into the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively through the air outlet pipe. The first pipeline is used to discharge airflow with a pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer cavity; The second pipeline is used to discharge airflow with a pressure lower than the preset airflow pressure into the square buffer cavity; The square buffer cavity is used to uniformly mix airflow with pressure greater than the preset airflow pressure with airflow with pressure less than the preset airflow pressure to obtain uniformly mixed airflow.

2. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first pipeline and the second pipeline are different in size.

3. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a single pipeline and a nitrogen generator, wherein the single pipeline is connected to the square buffer chamber and the nitrogen generator is connected to the single pipeline; The single pipeline is used to discharge the uniformly mixed gas flow from the square buffer chamber into the nitrogen generator. The nitrogen generator is used to filter nitrogen from a uniformly mixed gas stream.

4. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a muffler; The silencer is used to reduce the noise of gas flow in the pipeline.

5. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, This also includes the mounting base plate; The mounting base plate is used to fix the air pump.

6. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the base plate vibration isolation pad; The base plate vibration isolation pad is used to reduce the vibration of the air pump.

7. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes the glass cover; The glass cover is used to seal the mounting base plate.

8. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first pipeline is connected to the second pipeline.

9. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first pipeline and the second pipeline are arc-shaped.

10. The nitrogen generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes soundproof enclosures; The soundproof enclosure is used to reduce the vibration noise of the air pump.