An energy saving device for a reefer container yard

By designing an energy-saving device in the refrigerated container yard, which utilizes condensate water recycling and atomizing nozzles for cooling, the problem of energy consumption in the high-temperature environment of the refrigerated container yard is solved, achieving energy conservation, consumption reduction, and efficient utilization of water resources.

CN224676924UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25QINGDAO PORT INT CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202521636482.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-04

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Technical Problem

Refrigerated container yards consume a lot of energy in high-temperature environments, and traditional refrigeration methods lead to high operating costs and environmental burdens.

Method used

Design an energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards. The device collects condensate and sprays atomized water from atomizing nozzles to reduce ambient temperature. Combined with rigid and flexible water pipe connections and filter screens, it enables the recycling of cooling water.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment, improves water resource utilization efficiency, reduces unnecessary waste, and ensures the stable operation of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an energy -conserving device for cold storage box yard relates to reduce energy consumption technical field, this energy -consaving device for cold storage box yard includes cold storage box placing support still includes water storage pool, and the bottom of cold storage box placing support is provided with the drainage groove, and the drainage end of drainage groove is connected with the water inlet end of water storage pool, and cold storage box placing support is installed with water pump, and the water inlet end of water pump is connected with water storage pool, and the water outlet end of water pump is connected with atomizing spray head, and atomizing spray head sets up one at least, and installs on cold storage box placing support, and the beneficial effect of this energy -conserving device for cold storage box yard lies in, through the drainage groove to the collection of the condensed water of flow, through the drainage groove and send condensed water to water storage pool, through water pump to condensed water and extract, through atomizing spray head and spray out after the atomization of condensed water, can effectively reduce the ambient temperature of cold storage box yard, and then reduce the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of energy consumption reduction technology, specifically relating to an energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the global economy and the continuous expansion of the logistics industry, refrigerated container yards, as a crucial link in cold chain logistics, are facing increasingly prominent energy consumption issues. Refrigerated containers need to maintain a constant low-temperature environment in the yard to ensure the quality and safety of goods. However, traditional refrigerated container yards often rely heavily on electricity to keep refrigeration equipment running, which not only leads to high operating costs but also places a significant burden on the environment. Therefore, how to reduce energy consumption while ensuring refrigeration effectiveness has become an urgent problem to be solved in the operation of refrigerated container yards.

[0003] In existing refrigerated container yards, refrigeration equipment is typically electrically driven, continuously expelling heat from inside the refrigerated containers to maintain a low-temperature environment. However, this single refrigeration method presents a significant energy waste problem. Refrigerated container yards are usually located in open environments, greatly affected by external temperature and humidity, especially during hot seasons when the load on refrigeration equipment increases significantly, further exacerbating energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that existing refrigerated containers generally use electric refrigeration, which leads to increased energy consumption in high-temperature environments. The invention proposes an energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards to reuse condensate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: an energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards, including a refrigerated container placement bracket and a water storage tank. A drainage trough is provided at the bottom of the refrigerated container placement bracket, with the drainage end of the drainage trough connected to the water inlet of the water storage tank. A water pump is installed on the refrigerated container placement bracket, with the water inlet of the water pump connected to the water storage tank. An atomizing nozzle is connected to the water outlet of the water pump. At least one atomizing nozzle is provided and installed on the refrigerated container placement bracket. In use, the condensate flowing down is collected through the drainage trough and transported to the water storage tank through the drainage trough. The condensate is then pumped out by the water pump and atomized and sprayed out through the atomizing nozzle. This effectively reduces the ambient temperature of the refrigerated container storage yard, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the refrigeration equipment.

[0006] Furthermore, a drain hopper is installed at the connection between the water storage tank and the drainage ditch. A filter screen is installed in the drain hopper so that condensate can flow into the water storage tank, and impurities in the condensate can be filtered out through the filter screen.

[0007] Furthermore, the reservoir is equipped with a water inlet and a vent. The water inlet allows for the connection to an external water source to replenish the reservoir when there is insufficient condensate. The vent facilitates aeration of the reservoir, allowing water to enter smoothly.

[0008] Furthermore, a rigid water pipe is used to connect the water pump to the water storage tank, while a flexible water pipe is used to connect the water pump to the atomizing nozzle. The flexible water pipe facilitates the arrangement of the atomizing nozzle position.

[0009] Furthermore, rigid water pipes are made of steel wire PVC pipes, while flexible water pipes are made of high-pressure steel wire rubber pipes.

[0010] Furthermore, the water pipes on the refrigerated container placement bracket include a vertical water pipe section and a horizontal water pipe section. Both the vertical and horizontal water pipe sections are made of high-pressure steel wire rubber tubing. The horizontal water pipe section has at least one layer, and each layer is equipped with at least one atomizing nozzle.

[0011] Furthermore, the refrigerator placement rack includes multiple refrigerator placement layers. Each refrigerator placement layer has a corresponding horizontal water pipe section at its top. Each refrigerator placement layer includes multiple storage positions. At least one atomizing nozzle is installed on the horizontal water pipe section corresponding to each storage position. This targeted design allows for precise atomized cooling of each refrigerator storage position, ensuring effective control of the ambient temperature around each refrigerator. This further improves the cooling effect and energy efficiency, while also making full use of water resources and avoiding unnecessary waste.

[0012] Furthermore, the cold box placement bracket includes at least four uprights at the four corners and multiple crossbeams. The multiple crossbeams are spaced apart along the height direction, and the uprights and crossbeams are vertically fixed to form a cold box placement layer. This structural design gives the cold box placement bracket high stability and load-bearing capacity, enabling it to safely and reliably place the cold box. It also provides a solid foundation for the installation of other components (such as drainage channels, water pipes, atomizing nozzles, etc.), ensuring the normal operation and use of the entire energy-saving device.

[0013] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. Energy saving and consumption reduction: By setting up drainage troughs and water storage tanks, the cooling water is recycled. The drainage troughs collect the cooling water in the refrigerated container yard into the water storage tank. The water pump then sprays the water in the storage tank onto the area around the refrigerated containers through atomizing nozzles. By utilizing the principle of water evaporation and heat absorption, the ambient temperature is reduced, thereby reducing the load on the refrigeration equipment and significantly reducing energy consumption.

[0015] 2. Efficient use of water resources: A drain hopper is installed at the connection between the water storage tank and the drainage ditch, and a filter screen is installed on the drain hopper to effectively filter impurities in the water, ensure the cleanliness of the circulating water, extend the service life of the water pump and atomizing nozzle, and reduce water waste.

[0016] 3. Reasonable structural design: The water storage tank is equipped with a water inlet and a vent, which facilitates water replenishment and maintains the air pressure balance inside and outside the tank, ensuring the stable operation of the system. A rigid water pipe connects the water pump to the water storage tank, while a flexible water pipe connects the water pump to the atomizing nozzle. This combination of rigid and flexible design not only improves the system's reliability but also facilitates installation and maintenance.

[0017] 4. Optimized material selection: Rigid water pipes use steel wire PVC pipes, and flexible water pipes use high-pressure steel wire rubber pipes. These materials have the characteristics of pressure resistance, corrosion resistance, and aging resistance, ensuring the stability and safety of the water pipe system in long-term use.

[0018] 5. Excellent atomization effect: The refrigerator placement bracket is equipped with vertical and horizontal water pipe sections, both of which use high-pressure steel wire rubber hoses. The horizontal water pipe section has multiple layers, with multiple atomizing nozzles installed on each layer, ensuring that the atomized water can evenly cover the area around the refrigerator, thus improving the cooling effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Refrigerated container support; 2. Drainage trough; 3. Water tank; 4. Water pump; 5. Atomizing nozzle; 6. Water inlet; 11. Column; 12. Horizontal beam; 13. Linked door; 21. Drain hopper; 31. Vent; 41. Rigid water pipe; 42. Flexible water pipe; 421. Vertical water pipe section; 422. Horizontal water pipe section. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards, including a refrigerated container placement bracket 1 and a water storage tank 3. A drainage trough 2 is provided at the bottom of the refrigerated container placement bracket 1, and the drainage end of the drainage trough 2 is connected to the water inlet end of the water storage tank 3. A water pump 4 is installed on the refrigerated container placement bracket 1, and the water inlet end of the water pump 4 is connected to the water storage tank 3. An atomizing nozzle 5 is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump 4. At least one atomizing nozzle 5 is provided and installed on the refrigerated container placement bracket 1.

[0024] Specifically, a drain hopper 21 is installed at the connection between the water storage tank 3 and the drainage trough 2. A filter screen is installed on the drain hopper 21 to allow condensate to flow into the water storage tank 3. The filter screen filters impurities from the condensate. The water storage tank 3 is equipped with a water inlet 6 and a vent 31. The water inlet 6 allows for connection to an external water source to replenish the water supply when the water level in the water storage tank 3 is insufficient. The vent 31 facilitates ventilation of the water storage tank 3, allowing water to flow smoothly into it. A rigid connection is used between the water pump 4 and the water storage tank 3. A flexible water pipe 42 connects the water pump 4 and the atomizing nozzle 5, facilitating the placement of the atomizing nozzle 5. The rigid water pipe 41 is made of steel wire PVC, while the flexible water pipe 42 is made of high-pressure steel wire rubber. These materials are pressure-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and aging-resistant, ensuring the stability and safety of the water pipe system during long-term use. A drainage trough and a water storage tank enable the recycling of cooling water. The drainage trough collects cooling water from the refrigerated container yard into the water storage tank. The water pump then sprays the water from the storage tank onto the area around the refrigerated containers through the atomizing nozzles. Utilizing the principle of heat absorption through water evaporation, the ambient temperature is lowered, thereby reducing the load on the refrigeration equipment and significantly reducing energy consumption.

[0025] The refrigerator placement bracket 1 is equipped with a vertical water pipe section 421 and a horizontal water pipe section 422. Both the vertical water pipe section 421 and the horizontal water pipe section 422 are made of high-pressure steel wire rubber hoses. The horizontal water pipe section 422 has at least one layer, and each layer is equipped with at least one atomizing nozzle 5. The refrigerator placement bracket 1 includes multiple refrigerator placement layers. The top of each refrigerator placement layer is equipped with a corresponding horizontal water pipe section 422. Each refrigerator placement layer includes multiple storage positions. At least one atomizing nozzle 5 is installed on the horizontal water pipe section 422 corresponding to each storage position. This targeted arrangement can accurately atomize and cool each refrigerator storage position, ensuring that the ambient temperature around each refrigerator can be effectively controlled, further improving the cooling effect and energy efficiency, while also making full use of water resources and avoiding unnecessary waste.

[0026] A linkage door 13 is installed on the refrigerated container placement bracket 1. The linkage door 13 is interlocked with the control system of the water pump 4. The water pump 4 can be shut off when the linkage door 13 is opened to avoid spraying personnel entering the storage yard.

[0027] The cold box placement bracket 1 includes at least four uprights 11 located at the four corners and multiple crossbeams 12. The multiple crossbeams 12 are spaced apart along the height direction. The uprights 11 and crossbeams 12 are vertically fixed to each other to form a cold box placement layer. This structural design makes the cold box placement bracket have high stability and load-bearing capacity, and can safely and reliably place the cold box. At the same time, it provides a solid foundation for the installation of other components (such as drainage channels, water pipes, atomizing nozzles, etc.), ensuring the normal operation and use of the entire energy-saving device.

[0028] The device works as follows: Condensation or other water generated during use of the refrigerator drips into the drain trough 2 at the bottom of the refrigerator stand 1. Since the drain end of the drain trough 2 is connected to the inlet end of the water storage tank 3, this water flows into the water storage tank 3. During this process, a drain hopper 21 with a filter screen is installed at the connection between the water storage tank 3 and the drain trough 2. The filter screen filters the incoming water, intercepting impurities and preventing them from entering the water storage tank 3. When the water is stored... When the water level in pool 3 is insufficient, an external water source can be connected through the water inlet 6 on pool 3 to replenish the water supply. At the same time, the vent 31 on pool 3 ensures the balance of air pressure inside and outside pool 3, allowing water to flow smoothly into pool 3 and preventing water intake from being affected by air pressure issues. The water pump 4 installed on the refrigerated box placement bracket 1 starts to work. Its inlet end is connected to pool 3 through a rigid water pipe 41 to pump water out of pool 3. The rigid water pipe 41 is made of steel wire PVC pipe, which has good strength and stability and can withstand a certain pressure, ensuring that water is stably delivered from pool 3 to water pump 4. The outlet end of water pump 4 is connected to atomizing nozzle 5 through a flexible water pipe 42. The flexible water pipe 42 is made of high-pressure steel wire rubber tubing, which has good flexibility and allows for flexible arrangement of the atomizing nozzle 5 according to actual needs, so that water can be smoothly delivered to each atomizing nozzle 5.

[0029] During use, the condensate flowing down is collected through the drainage channel 2 and transported to the water storage tank 3 through the drainage channel 2. The water in the water storage tank 3 is pumped out by the water pump 4 and sprayed out through the atomizing nozzle 5. This can effectively reduce the ambient temperature of the refrigerated container storage area, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the refrigeration equipment. By collecting the condensate, water resources in the air can be recycled and reused, reducing water resource consumption.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards, comprising refrigerated container placement brackets (1), characterized in that, The water storage pool (3) is communicated with the drain groove (2), and the communication position is provided with a downcomer (21), and the downcomer (21) is provided with a filter screen.

2. The energy-saving device for refrigerated container storage yards according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage pool (3) is provided with a water filling port (6) and a vent hole (31).

3. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pump (4) is connected with the water storage pool (3) through a rigid water pipe (41), and the water pump (4) is connected with the atomizing nozzle (5) through a flexible water pipe (42).

4. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rigid water pipe (41) is a steel wire PVC pipe, and the flexible water pipe (42) is a high-pressure steel wire rubber pipe.

5. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water pipe on the refrigerated box placing support (1) comprises a vertical water pipe part (421) and a horizontal water pipe part (422), and the vertical water pipe part (421) and the horizontal water pipe part (422) are both high-pressure steel wire rubber pipes, and the horizontal water pipe part (422) is provided with at least one layer, and at least one atomizing nozzle (5) is installed on each layer.

6. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 5, characterized in that, The refrigerated box placing support (1) comprises a plurality of refrigerated box placing layers, and the top of each refrigerated box placing layer is correspondingly provided with a horizontal water pipe part (422); each refrigerated box placing layer comprises a plurality of storage positions, and at least one atomizing nozzle (5) is arranged on the horizontal water pipe part (422) at a position corresponding to each storage position.

7. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 6, characterized in that, The refrigerated box placing support (1) comprises four vertical columns (11) located at least at four corners and a plurality of cross beams (12), the plurality of cross beams (12) are arranged at intervals along the height direction, the vertical columns (11) and the cross beams (12) are vertically fixed, and refrigerated box placing layers are formed.

8. The energy saving device for a reefer container yard according to claim 7, characterized in that, ​