Air bag type ice chest seal

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air bag type ice tank sealing structure belongs to ice tank sealing technical field, including ice tank top cover and ice tank wall, ice tank top cover and ice tank wall top end cooperation locking connection seal ice tank opening, ice tank wall top end is equipped with first recess, and ice tank top cover lower extreme also is equipped with second recess, after ice tank top cover and ice tank wall cooperation locking, first recess and second recess cooperation form sealed cavity, and be equipped with inflatable air bag in sealed cavity. The utility model discloses an air bag type ice tank sealing structure can effectively solve the sealing of ice tank in the prior art adopts the traditional flat bottom sealing rubber ring and is easy under long -time pressure and temperature change, and it is easy to cause the phenomenon of slippage or separation from the ice tank edge due to material aging, fatigue or installation deviation, makes the sealing effect greatly discounted and other problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ice cylinder sealing technology. Specifically, it relates to an airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the brewing industry, ice tanks are a key piece of equipment, widely used in cooling, storage, and temperature control processes. Traditional ice tank sealing designs typically employ a flat-bottomed sealing ring that directly contacts the flat bottom edge of the ice tank body, relying on the downward pressure of the ice tank lid to achieve a seal. However, this sealing method has significant drawbacks and limitations.

[0003] First, due to the difficulty in precisely controlling the fit between components during installation, hot water steam easily leaks from the sealing joints during actual operation. This not only affects the cooling efficiency of the ice tank but also exacerbates humidity and temperature fluctuations within the brewery, adversely impacting the brewing environment. Second, under prolonged pressure and temperature changes, the flat-bottomed sealing ring is prone to slippage or detachment from the ice tank edge due to material aging, fatigue, or installation misalignment, significantly reducing its sealing effectiveness. Sealing failure not only leads to energy waste but can also contaminate brewing raw materials and products, affecting product quality. It also increases the difficulty of cleaning and maintenance in the brewery, causing a deterioration in the surrounding environment. Furthermore, once the sealing ring slips or is damaged, the repair process is often cumbersome and time-consuming. Disassembling the entire ice tank lid or surrounding structure to readjust or replace the sealing ring not only reduces production efficiency but also increases maintenance costs and labor intensity, impacting the overall operational efficiency of the brewery.

[0004] Given the various drawbacks of the traditional ice tank sealing design, it is necessary to develop a new sealing structure to solve problems such as poor sealing effect and difficulty in maintaining hygiene around the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure to address the aforementioned shortcomings. This solves the problem that existing ice cylinder seals using traditional flat-bottomed sealing rings are prone to slippage or detachment from the ice cylinder edge due to material aging, fatigue, or installation misalignment under prolonged pressure and temperature changes, significantly reducing the sealing effect. To achieve the above objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An airbag-type ice tank sealing structure includes an ice tank top cover and an ice tank wall; the ice tank top cover and the top of the ice tank wall are locked together to seal the ice tank opening; the top of the ice tank wall is provided with a first groove, and the bottom of the ice tank top cover is also provided with a second groove; after the ice tank top cover and the ice tank wall are locked together, the first groove and the second groove cooperate to form a sealing cavity, and an inflatable airbag is provided in the sealing cavity. Furthermore, a pressure relief hole is provided on the first groove on the wall of the ice tank, and the pressure relief hole is connected to the inside of the ice tank.

[0006] Furthermore, the ice tank top cover includes a cover plate and a rubber ring; the cover plate cooperates with the outer side of the ice tank wall to seal the ice tank opening; the rubber ring is fixed below the cover plate and is interference-fitted with the ice tank opening.

[0007] Furthermore, the rubber ring is provided with an annular groove, and after the rubber ring is connected to the ice cylinder opening, the annular groove communicates with the pressure relief hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the rubber ring is provided with several connecting holes, which connect the annular groove to the inside of the ice tank.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner side of the outer edge of the cover plate is provided with an internal thread structure; the outer side of the top of the ice cylinder wall is provided with an external thread structure, and the cover plate and the ice cylinder wall are engaged by the internal thread structure and the external thread mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the sealed cavity is provided with a through hole connecting to the outside of the ice tank; the inflatable airbag is provided with an air tube, which passes through the through hole and is connected to an air pump.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure sensor; the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure inside the sealed cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a controller; the controller is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and the air pump, respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the air pump is a mini air pump used to inflate and draw air from the airbag.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model discloses an airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure, which features a grooved sealing port where the top cover contacts the ice cylinder wall. Combined with an inflatable airbag sealing ring, the overall sealing effect is improved. The sealing performance can be further enhanced by dynamically adjusting the airbag pressure through the inflation port. Pressure is released through the pressure relief hole on the inner side of the ice cylinder wall, as well as the annular groove and connecting hole on the rubber ring. This not only prevents water and vapor leakage when the pressure inside the groove increases and is released to the outside, but also allows for internal pressure release after the airbag is inflated, preventing pressure buildup in the internal sealed gap from causing sealing failure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tank wall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice tank wall combined with the inflatable airbag of this utility model; In the attached diagram: 1-Ice tank top cover, 2-Ice tank wall, 3-Sealed cavity, 4-Inflatable airbag, 5-Pressure relief hole, 7-Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," etc., do not indicate that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] Example: See attached Figures 1-3An airbag-type ice tank sealing structure includes an ice tank top cover 1 and an ice tank wall 2. The top cover 1 and the top of the ice tank wall 2 are locked together to seal the ice tank opening. The top of the ice tank wall 2 has a first groove, and the bottom of the ice tank top cover 1 also has a second groove. After the ice tank top cover 1 and the ice tank wall 2 are locked together, the first groove and the second groove cooperate to form a sealing cavity 3, and an inflatable airbag 4 is provided in the sealing cavity 3. As can be seen from the above structure, the sealing cavity 3 and the inflatable airbag 4 improve the sealing performance. Specifically, it includes a cylindrical ice tank body, with ice tank walls 2 around its perimeter. The ice tank walls 2 form an ice tank opening above the ice tank body, and the ice tank top cover 1 is fitted above the ice tank opening for sealing. Specifically, an annular first groove is provided at the top center of the ice tank wall 2, with the opening facing upwards. An annular second groove is provided at the corresponding position on the ice tank top cover 1 and the ice tank wall 2, with the opening facing downwards. When the ice tank top cover 1 and the ice tank wall 2 are connected, the openings of the first groove and the second groove are opposite to each other, forming a sealed cavity 3 for placing the inflatable airbag 4. By inflating the inflatable airbag 4, the sealing performance between the ice tank top cover 1 and the ice tank wall 2 is improved. The inflatable airbag 4 is placed in the sealed cavity 3 and is not easy to fall off. The air pressure of the inflatable airbag 4 can be adjusted to achieve the ideal sealing effect.

[0019] In this embodiment, the connection between the ice tank top cover 1 and the top of the ice tank wall 2 is a threaded connection. Specifically, the inner side of the outer edge of the cover plate of the ice tank top cover 1 has an internal thread structure, and the upper outer wall of the ice tank wall 2 has an external thread structure that mates with the internal thread on the cover plate. This can be understood as a threaded connection between a bottle cap and a bottle; that is, the ice tank wall 2 and the ice tank top cover 1 are fixed together by a threaded connection. In some embodiments, the ice tank top cover 1 and the ice tank wall can also be locked by a latch structure. The latch structure is a well-known prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0020] In this embodiment, the ice tank top cover 1 includes a cover plate and a rubber ring; the cover plate cooperates with the outer side of the ice tank wall 2 to seal the ice tank opening; the rubber ring is fixed below the cover plate and is interference-fitted with the ice tank opening. As can be seen from the above structure, the ice tank top cover 1 is provided with a rubber ring, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the ice tank opening. When the ice tank top cover 1 is connected to the ice tank wall 2, the rubber ring and the ice tank wall 2 form an interference-fit ice tank opening, further improving the sealing performance. The rubber ring is made of a tough material such as rubber.

[0021] In this embodiment, a pressure relief hole 5 is provided on the first groove of the ice tank wall 2, and the pressure relief hole 5 communicates with the inside of the ice tank; the rubber ring is provided with an annular groove, and after the rubber ring is connected with the ice tank opening, the annular groove communicates with the pressure relief hole 5. As can be seen from the above structure, a pressure relief hole 5 is provided on the side of the first groove at the top of the ice tank wall 2 near the inside of the ice tank. The pressure relief hole 5 connects the first groove with the inside of the ice tank, preventing the rubber ring from blocking the pressure relief hole 5. The rubber ring is provided with an annular groove, the opening of which faces the horizontal direction, that is, towards the inside of the ice tank wall 2. When the ice tank top cover 1 is connected with the ice tank wall 2, the annular groove of the rubber ring is aligned with the pressure relief hole 5, that is, there is no need to consider the installation direction of the rubber ring, and it can be rotated to any direction with the threaded engagement. The setting of the annular groove ensures that the rubber ring will not block the pressure relief hole 5. At the same time, several connecting holes are evenly provided on the annular groove along the circumferential direction. The connecting holes connect the annular groove with the inside of the ice tank, that is, the first groove is connected to the inside of the ice tank through the annular groove. When the airbag 4 in the sealed cavity 3 is inflated and pressurized, water, vapor, etc., return to the inside of the ice tank through the pressure relief hole 5, the annular groove and the connecting hole, preventing leakage from the outside of the ice tank and causing the seal to fail.

[0022] In this embodiment, the sealed cavity 3 has a through hole 7 connecting to the outside of the ice tank; the inflatable airbag 4 has an air tube that passes through the through hole 7 and is connected to an air pump. As can be seen from the above structure, to facilitate the inflation or deflation of the inflatable airbag 4, a through hole 7 is provided on the side of the first groove near the outside of the ice tank, connecting the outside to the first groove. The air tube of the inflatable airbag 4 passes through the through hole 7 and is connected to an air pump. A mini air pump is sufficient for inflating and deflation of the inflatable airbag 4. The air tube and the through hole 7 can be sealed with a rubber sleeve. The size of the inflatable airbag 4 is controlled by the mini air pump, thereby controlling the sealing effect. When maintenance is required and the lid needs to be opened, the air can be released to prevent excessive pressure from causing the ice tank lid to pop open and cause safety issues.

[0023] In this embodiment, a pressure sensor is installed inside the sealed cavity 3, and a controller is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and the air pump. The pressure sensor feeds back the pressure signal to the controller, which then controls the air pump to inflate and deflate the airbag 4.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A bladder-type ice tank sealing structure, characterized in that: It includes an ice tank top cover (1) and an ice tank wall (2); the top of the ice tank top cover (1) and the top of the ice tank wall (2) are locked together to seal the opening of the ice tank; the top of the ice tank wall (2) is provided with a first groove, and the bottom of the ice tank top cover (1) is also provided with a second groove; after the ice tank top cover (1) and the ice tank wall (2) are locked together, the first groove and the second groove cooperate to form a sealed cavity (3), and an inflatable airbag (4) is provided in the sealed cavity (3).

2. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first groove on the ice tank wall (2) is provided with a pressure relief hole (5), which is connected to the inside of the ice tank.

3. The airbag-type ice tank sealing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ice tank top cover (1) includes a cover plate and a rubber ring; the cover plate is fitted with the outer side of the ice tank wall (2) to seal the ice tank opening; the rubber ring is fixed below the cover plate and is interference-fitted with the ice tank opening.

4. The airbag-type ice tank sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rubber ring is provided with an annular groove. After the rubber ring is connected to the ice cylinder opening, the annular groove is connected to the pressure relief hole (5).

5. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rubber ring is also provided with several connecting holes, which connect the annular groove to the inside of the ice tank.

6. The airbag-type ice tank sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side of the outer edge of the cover plate is provided with an internal thread structure; the outer side of the top of the ice cylinder wall (2) is provided with an external thread structure, and the cover plate and the ice cylinder wall (2) cooperate with the external thread mechanism through the internal thread structure.

7. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealed cavity (3) is provided with a through hole (7) connecting to the outside of the ice tank; the inflatable air bag (4) is provided with an air tube, and the air tube passes through the through hole (7) and is connected to an air pump.

8. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure sensor; the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure inside the sealed cavity (3).

9. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a controller; the controller is electrically connected to the pressure sensor and the air pump, respectively.

10. The airbag-type ice cylinder sealing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air pump is a mini air pump used to inflate and draw air from the inflatable airbag (4).

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