A cooling appliance having a heat exchanger with a rotatable cleaning member
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202311263
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-09-11
Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF A heat exchanger containing a rotatable cleaning element. COOLING DEVICE TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention describes a heat exchanger unit with a finned heat exchanger structure and a movable cleaning unit for cleaning the outward-facing front surface of the heat exchanger It relates to a cooling device containing 10. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Refrigeration devices, such as refrigerators, use heat exchangers which are condensers and evaporators. It contains a condenser, usually located on the outside of the refrigerator's storage compartment, 15 inches away. It is located and exposed to external environmental conditions. From its form and design... Therefore, most condensers are affected by dust found in the external environment. Dust tends to affect the condenser's performance. In the previous technique, there is a patent application numbered CN114234515 A. Patent 20 The application describes a low-temperature storage system with a self-cleaning condenser. The cabinet is being disclosed, and this patent application concerns the technical aspects of low-temperature storage cabinets. It belongs to the field of low-temperature storage cabinets, comprising a cabinet body and a pressure chamber. It includes a motor module, a condenser, a condensation fan, an electrical cabinet, and a brush. It is arranged in the pressure chamber; 25 in the front part of the condenser pressure chamber. The condenser fan is fixed on the condenser; the motor module is fixed. The condenser is fixed to the front, and the brush is fixed to the motor module. Electrical The enclosure is fixed to the right rear part of the pressure chamber, and the condensation fan and motor are located there. It is connected to the module; motor module; a rising motor, an upper end gear, a guide The rail includes a rotary motor, a sliding block, a leading screw, and a lower end gear. Sliding 30 The blocks are connected to the guide rail in a sliding manner; an upper end block and a lower end block connect to the guide rail. It is fixed at both ends of the rail; a screw rod with an external thread, top end threaded and bottom end threaded. They are connected between; the rising motor is fixed onto the upper end deflector and screwed in. It is connected to the rod; the rotary motor is fixed to the sliding block, and the sliding block is the leading rod. It is connected to the screw. With automatic condenser cleaning, the cooling efficiency is 35. is being improved, energy consumption is being reduced, labor costs are being lowered, and convenience and Flexibility is achieved. 2 The present invention is an improvement, an additional advantage, or an alternative to the prior art. It provides. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION One aim of the present invention is to provide a self-cleaning system that is easily serviceable and efficient. The goal is to create a cooling device that has a heat exchanger with a unit. To achieve the goal, the invention involves a heat exchanger with a fin structure. a 10 for cleaning the heat exchanger unit and the outward-facing front surface of the heat exchanger. It is a cooling device that includes a movable cleaning unit. In this invention, the cleaning unit rotates. rotating around its axis and transmitting a rotational motion around the axis of rotation to the drive shaft a longitudinal section of the cleaning unit that extends in a vertical direction and is in contact with the front surface a drive element having a drive shaft arranged to transmit the cleaning element It contains. Thus, the powders located on the front surface of the heat exchanger are easily and efficiently removed. 15 This can be eliminated in this way. In this way, the performance of the heat exchanger is improved. Generally present in the central area of the front surface of the heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger's Dust particles that affect performance are effectively removed. In this context, the term "heat exchanger" specifically refers to a heat exchanger such as, for example, a condenser or an evaporator. Any heat source that allows heat exchange between two or more fluids. It means heat exchanger. In this context, the term "drive element" specifically refers to a drive shaft that rotates and moves the target. It refers to any type of electric motor or stepper motor capable of producing a certain amount of power. 25 In this context, the term "cleaning element" specifically refers to the element on the front surface of the heat exchanger. any type of element capable of removing dust, for example, a rubber element or, for example It refers to a brush element, such as a stiff-bristled brush element. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the cleaning unit is connected to the drive shaft on one side and to the other... It includes a retaining section that connects to the cleaning element on the side. Thus, the retainer The part holding the cleaning element and also the gripping part, the rotational movement of the drive shaft. It transmits the information to the cleaning agent. 35 According to one possible configuration of the invention, the retaining part is tightly attached to the drive shaft. It has a hollow connecting shell that attaches to an outer surface facing outwards. 3 Thus, during the rotational movement, the gripping part may detach from the drive shaft. is being prevented. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the cleaning element is a counterpart to the gripping part. It has at least one connecting rib that connects to the incoming connection channel. Thus, the retaining part, 5 It securely holds the cleaning element. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the cleaning unit is located above the drive element. It includes a housing section. Thus, the drive element, which creates a rotational movement, It can be fixed to the socket part. 10 According to one possible configuration of the invention, the drive element consists of one or more flanges. It includes at least one connecting flange with a hole, the housing portion corresponding to the flange holes. It has one or more secondary connection holes and a fastening element, relevant It passes through the flange holes and the second connection holes. Thus, the drive element 15 It is secured to the housing part. Such a fixation allows the drive shaft to rotate. It prevents unwanted movements of the drive element during operation. According to a possible configuration of the invention, the housing section, the housing section heat exchanger housing section When moved correctly, a heat exchanger that at least partially surrounds the heat exchanger 20 as a three-branched arm structure that will connect to the respective walls of the nest section It is being organized. Thus, a cleaning unit that can easily provide service is ensured. The cleaning unit can be easily mounted in the heat exchanger housing and also, heat The heat exchanger can be easily disassembled from its housing. According to one possible configuration of the invention, a primary connecting arm and a secondary connecting arm, They are arranged as counter-directional connecting arms. Thus, the cleaning unit Unwanted vertical movements are prevented. According to a possible configuration of the invention, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are 30 each a connection that connects to the corresponding connection points of the lower wall and the upper wall. It includes the end section. Thus, the cleaning unit is connected to the heat exchanger housing section. is provided. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the connecting end parts are essentially L-shaped 35 It is in cross-section. Thus, the housing part of the cleaning unit can be easily seen, only the housing part. By sliding it, it connects to the heat exchanger housing section. Similarly, cleaning 4 The housing portion of the unit can be easily connected to the heat exchanger by simply sliding the housing portion. It separates from the nest. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the third connecting arm corresponds to the relevant side wall. It has a primary connection hole that connects to the incoming connection pin. Thus, cleaning 5 The connection between the housing section of the unit and the housing section of the heat exchanger is being improved. According to one possible configuration of the invention, the connecting pin is positioned further along the side wall of the connecting pin. It has a connecting recess provided on one of its adjacent sides, so that the first connection The circumference of the hole fits into the connection recess. Thus, additional connections such as screws are possible. 10 without using any components, the heat exchanger housing of the cleaning unit housing a connection is obtained. According to one possible configuration of the invention, an intermediate slot connects the connecting pin to two symmetrical pins. It is configured on the connecting pin to divide it into sections. Thus, a flexible 15 A connecting pin is obtained. The connecting pin sections are on the corresponding side of the third connecting arm. It flexes during mounting and dismounting from the wall. This allows the third connecting arm to be attached accordingly. It easily attaches to the side wall. According to a possible configuration of the invention, each of the connecting arms has a side facing outwards 20 It has one or more reinforcing ribs provided on its surface. Thus, During the rotational movement of the drive shaft, the holding part and the cleaning element, cleaning The vibrations of the unit are minimized. According to a possible configuration of the invention, the actuator element is electrically connected to a control module. It is configured to communicate in such a way that it can rotate the drive shaft or To prevent rotation, the control module provides an electrical signal to the drive element. Thus, an automatically controlled cleaning unit is provided. Each possible configuration described in this specification, barring any technical constraints, is 30 It can be combined with other possible configurations disclosed in this specification. In this context, a connecting lug, a connecting projection, a wall or connecting part The word "top" used here refers to the top connecting tab, top connecting projection, top wall, or The upper connection section is located on one side of the heat exchanger housing that is furthest from the ground, at 35°. This means that it has been provided. In this context, a connecting lug, a connecting projection, a wall or connecting part The word "bottom" used here refers to the bottom connecting tab, bottom connecting projection, bottom wall, or bottom The connection point is provided on one side of the heat exchanger housing near the ground. This means... In this context, the word "front" used for the surface of the heat exchanger refers to the front of the heat exchanger. on the outward-facing and externally accessible side of the surface of the heat exchanger This means that it has been provided. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 10 The sole purpose of the figures, the brief descriptions of which are given here, is to facilitate a better understanding of the present invention. to provide and, where a specification is not available, to define the scope of protection. It is not intended to define the context in which the aforementioned scope will be interpreted. Figure 1 shows a heat exchanger unit with a heat exchanger and a heat exchanger housing section. An isometric view is provided. In Figure 2, when the cleaning unit is not mounted in the heat exchanger housing, the subject of the invention An isometric view of the heat exchanger unit with a cleaning unit is given. 20 In Figure 3, when the cleaning unit is not mounted in the heat exchanger housing, the subject of the invention An isometric view of the heat exchanger unit with a cleaning unit is given. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the cleaning unit and heat exchanger unit, which are the subject of the invention. 25 is provided. Figure 5 shows an isometric view of the cleaning unit that is the subject of the invention. Figure 6 shows an exploded view of the cleaning unit, which is the subject of the invention. 30 Figure 7 shows another exploded view of the cleaning unit, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the cleaning unit that is the subject of the invention. 35 Figure 9 shows an enlarged view of one side of the heat exchanger unit where the connection pin is provided. An isometric view is provided. 6 Figure 10 shows an example cooling circuit used in a cooling device. is being done. Figure 11 shows an example of a cooling device in the right-hand section view. 5 Figure 12 shows the relationship between the control module, the actuator, and the cleaning element. A schematic view is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 10 In this detailed explanation, the subject of the invention is not merely for the purpose of better understanding the subject; it is for the benefit of all. This is explained with examples that will not create a limiting effect. In Figure 11, a cooling device (100) is shown, specifically, with a cross-sectional view of the right side of the device. The refrigerator is represented. It consists of only a body (101), storage compartments (102), storage doors of the compartments (102) (103), an evaporator (104), a compressor (105) and the heat of the invention to show a condenser and a cleaning unit (200) as a heat exchanger (115) It is kept in a simple schematic form. The cooling appliance (100) has at least one storage compartment. (102) includes a housing (101) surrounding it. The cooling device (100) is 20 closer to the ground. There is an additional compartment provided at the bottom. With the cleaning unit (200) heat The compressor (105) and condenser, as well as the heat exchanger (115), are located in the additional compartment. Additional compartment is the machine room where components such as the compressor (105) and heat exchanger (115) are located. It is a compartment. A fluid flowing through the heat exchanger (115) provides air to heat. Behind the heat exchanger (115) there is a fan (not shown in the figures). The heat exchanger 25 (115) The cleaning unit (200) which is the subject of the invention is provided in the front part. Figure 10 shows a schematic cooling circuit of the cooling device (100). Cooling The circuit simply consists of an evaporator (104), a dryer (106), and a primary fluid inside. The heat exchanger (115) containing a pipe (111) includes the condenser, compressor (105) and the circuit 30 It includes tubes (107) connecting its components. Referring to Figure 1, the heat exchanger (115) is part of the heat exchanger unit (110). In Figure 1, the invention The subject is shown as heat exchanger unit (110) without cleaning unit (200). Heat When the heat exchanger unit (110) is connected to the heat exchanger housing part (112) of the heat exchanger (115), the heat is 35 a heat exchanger housing part (112) that surrounds at least part of the heat exchanger (115) and a It includes a heat exchanger (115) with fin structure (108). Heat exchanger housing part 7 (112) a receiver space for at least part enclosure of the heat exchanger (115) a bottom wall, a top wall, a back wall and opposite side walls to define it (113) contains. At least one upper connection on the upper wall of the heat exchanger housing (112). The nail (116) is formed. Preferably, the upper wall is made with spaces in between. Two upper connecting tabs (116) are provided on it. The lower 5 of the heat exchanger housing part (112) At least one lower connecting tab (117) is created on the wall. Preferably, the lower wall A lower connecting tab (117) is provided on it. The upper connecting tab (116) and the lower With the help of the connecting tab (117), the heat exchanger housing part (112) of the heat exchanger (115) If it is located at least partly inside, the heat exchanger (115) has a to the outside. Horizontal movement is restricted. In addition, the upper surface of one of the side walls (113) is 10 There is a connection pin (114) provided on it. In Figure 2, the cleaning unit (200) is not connected to the heat exchanger housing part (112). When this happens, the subject of the invention is shown as the cleaning unit (200) and the heat exchanger unit (110). The cleaning unit (200) consists of a drive element (204), a rotatable cleaning element (201), 15 It includes a housing part (202) and a retaining part (203). The drive element (204), housing part (202) is configured to be located on it. The mentioned socket part (202) When a heat exchanger is moved toward the housing part (112), the heat exchanger housing a three-branched structure that will connect to the relevant walls (113, 118, 119) of part (112). It is arranged as follows. In a possible configuration, a first connecting arm (205) and a second 20 The connecting arm (207) is arranged as counter-directional connecting arms. See Figure 2-4. with reference to the first connecting arm (205) and the second connecting arm (207), each of the lower wall (119) and a connecting end that connects to the corresponding connection parts (126, 127) of the upper wall (118). It includes the upper connection part (206, 208). The upper connection part (126) is for the first connection end part (206). a first top link projection (120) and a 25 to define a routing gap It includes the second upper connecting projection (121). Both upper connecting projections (120, 121) are upper It is formed on the wall (118). Preferably, the first upper connecting projection (120), the first Essentially L-shaped to limit the vertical movement of the connection end part (206) It is in the cross-section. And the second upper connecting projection (121) is a flat projection. The upper connecting part (126) and The sub-link section (127) may be identical or different from each other. However, 30 Preferably, the upper connection part (126) and the lower connection part (127) are identical. In Figure 4 As can be seen, the lower connection part (127) is a routing for the second connection end part (208). a first sub-link projection (122) and a second sub-link projection to define the gap It includes the projection (123). Both lower connecting projections (122, 123) are on the lower wall (119). is formed. Preferably, the first lower connection protrusion (122), the second connection end part 35 (208) It is essentially in an L-shaped cross-section that will limit its vertical movement. And the second sub-section The connecting projection (123) is a flat projection. Again, referring to Figure 2, the retaining part (203) and 8 Cleaning unit (200) carrying cleaning element (201) moves in one mounting direction (m1). when installed or in other words, the cleaning unit (200) heat exchanger housing part (112) When pushed in the right direction, the first connecting end part (206) connects to the upper connecting part (126) It is connected and the second connection end part (208) is connected to the lower connection part (127). In a possible configuration, the connection end sections (206, 208) are essentially in an L-shaped cross-section. 5 In addition, the socket part (202) has a first link on a third connecting arm (209). The hole (210) is connected to the connecting pin (114) of the corresponding side wall (113). Referring to Figure 9, The connecting pin (114) has an essentially circular cross-section. The connecting pin (114) is the connecting pin (114) a connecting recess (128) provided on one side closer to the side wall (113) It has, so that the circumference of the first connection hole (210) is 10 to the connection recess (128). It is seated. Thus, the third connecting arm (209) is connected to the connecting pin (114). The connecting pin (114) is divided into two symmetrical pin sections (129, 130), in other words, a first pin On the connecting pin (114) to divide the part (129) and a second pin part (130) The intermediate slot (124) is configured. Thus, the connecting pin (114) is in the socket part (202) During assembly or disassembly, they can flex in one direction relative to each other. (See Figure 3, 15) As can be seen, the cleaning unit (200) is attached to the relevant walls of the heat exchanger housing (112). (113, 118, 119) are connected. The connecting arms (205, 207, 209) of the socket part (202) are connected to the socket. part (202) has one or more bends to facilitate the connection It is possible. In a possible configuration, each of the connecting arms (205, 207, 209) would be external. One or more reinforcement federines provided on a facing side surface (216) 20 On the other hand, the drive element (204) rotates around a rotation axis (a). It has a drive shaft (211) (visible in Figure 7). The drive shaft (211) is perpendicular to the drive shaft (211). the cleaning unit (200) extending in one direction turns into a longitudinal cleaning element (201) It is arranged to transmit a rotational motion (r) around its axis (a). Thus, heat Cleaning element 25 which is in contact with an outward facing front surface (125) of the heat exchanger (115). (201) draws a circle on the front surface (125) and a central region of the front surface (125). It cleans the dust on it. The diameter of this circle is one of the cleaning elements (201). its length is approximately equal to that of the cleaning unit (200), as shown in Figure 3. when moved in a disassembly direction (m2) opposite to the direction (m1) or in other words, When the cleaning unit (200) is pulled away from the heat exchanger housing (112), 30 The first connection end part (206) is separated from the upper connection part (126) and the second connection The end part (208) is separated from the lower connection part (127). In addition, the socket part (202) The first connecting hole (210) created on the third connecting arm (209), connection It is separated from its pin (114). 35 Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the cleaning unit (200) and the heat exchanger unit (110). It is represented. The heat exchanger housing section (112) represents the heat exchanger (115) at least partially. 9 It has a cavity that contains it. The drive element (204) of the cleaning unit (200), housing part (202) is located on it. More specifically, the drive element (204) is like a screw. It is mounted to the socket part (202) by means of a small fixing element (131). Figure 5 and As can be seen in Figure 6, the drive element (204) has one or more flange holes. (213) includes at least one connection flange (212). The housing part (202) has 5 flange holes. (213) has one or more second connection holes (215). The fastening elements (131) are attached through the corresponding flange holes (213) and the second connection holes. (215) passes through. Thus, the drive element (204) is mounted in the housing part (202). The cleaning unit (200) is connected on one side to the drive element (204) and on the other side to the cleaning unit. It includes a retaining part (203) connected to the element (201). Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the retaining part 10 part (203) is tightened onto an outer surface of the drive shaft (211) that faces outwards. It has a hollow coupling shell (217) to connect to the drive shaft (211). part (202) passes through a one-mile opening (214) and into a hollow connecting shell (217) It is connected to the retaining part (203) through a connecting channel (219) formed longitudinally. It has at least one connecting feder (218) of the cleaning element (201), and a 15 of the retaining part (203). It is connected to the corresponding link channel (219). The link federation (218), link It is shaped and sized according to the channel (219). Connection feder (218), It is provided to lie longitudinally on the cleaning element (201). Referring to Figure 12, the actuator element (204) communicates electrically with a control module (300). It is configured to install the control module (300) to rotate the drive shaft (211). or provides an electrical signal to the drive element (204) to prevent it from rotating. Thus, a holder together with a cleaning element such as a rubber element or a brush element (201) part (203), according to the cleaning needs of the front surface (125) of the heat exchanger (115). It can or cannot be rotated. The aforementioned electrical signal is from control module 25. (300) can be supplied periodically to the drive element (204). REFERENCE LIST 100 cooling devices 101 fuselage 102 storage compartments 5 103 doors 104 evaporators 105 compressors 106 dryers 107 tubes 10 108 fin structure 110 heat exchanger units 111 pipes 112 heat exchanger housing section 113 side wall 15 114 connection pins 115 heat exchangers 116 upper connecting tabs 117 lower connecting tabs 118 upper wall 20 119 lower walls 120 first top link protrusion 121 second upper link protrusion 122 first lower connection projection 123 second lower connection projection 25 124 intermediate cracks 125 front surface 126 upper connection section 127 sub-connection sections 128 connection indentations 30 129 first pin section 130 second pin section 131 fastening elements 200 cleaning units 35 201 cleaning staff 202 nest section 11 203 retaining part 204 drive elements 205 first connecting arm 206 first connection end section 207 second connecting arm 5 208 second connection end section 209 third connecting arm 210 first connection hole 211 drive shaft 212 connection flange 10 213 flange holes 214-mile range 215 second connection holes 216 reinforcement federations 217 connection shell 15 218-link federation 219 connection channels 300 control modules m1 mounting direction m2 disassembly direction r rotation movement a rotation axis
Claims
12 REQUESTS 1. A heat exchanger with a fin structure (108) (115) unit (110) and an outward facing front face of the heat exchanger (115) (125) a cooling device (100) 5 which includes a movable cleaning unit (200) for cleaning Its feature is that the cleaning unit (200) rotates around a rotation axis (a) and a rotational movement (r) around the axis of rotation (a), perpendicular to the drive shaft (211). extending in that direction, in contact with the front surface (125) and on the front surface (125) a longitudinal cleaning unit (200) provided that can draw a circle 10 which has a drive shaft (211) arranged to transmit to the cleaning element (201). It includes a drive element (204).
2. According to claim 1, a cooling device (100) and its feature is that the cleaning unit (200) is a connected to the drive shaft (211) on one side and to the cleaning element (201) on the other side It includes a retaining part (203). 15 3. According to claim 2, a cooling device (100) whose characteristic is that its holding part (203), to the outward-facing outer surface of the drive shaft (211) in a tightened manner It has a hollow junction shell (217) in which it can be connected.
4. A cooling device (100) according to claim 2 or 3, the characteristic of which is the cleaning element. (201), the retaining part (203) is connected to a corresponding connecting channel (219) It has a small federation of links (218).
5. A cooling device (100) according to any of the previous requirements, and its feature is 25 a housing part in which the cleaning unit (200) is located on the drive element (204) (202) is included.
6. According to claim 5, a cooling device (100) is characterized by having a drive element (204), one of which is at least one connecting flange (212) with more than 30 flange holes (213). containing one or more of the socket part (202) corresponding to the flange holes (213). having a large number of second connection holes (215) and a fastening element (131) is to pass through the relevant flange holes (213) and the second connection holes (215).
7. A cooling device (100) according to claim 5 or 6, and its feature is that the housing part (202), 35 When the housing part (202) is moved towards the heat exchanger housing part (112), the heat a heat exchanger housing section (112) that surrounds at least part of the heat exchanger (115) 13 as a three-branched arm structure that will connect to the relevant walls (113, 118, 119) It is regulated.
8. According to claim 7, a cooling device (100) is characterized by having a first connecting arm. (205) and a second connecting arm (207), as counter-directional connecting arms 5 It is regulated.
9. According to claim 8, a cooling device (100) is characterized by having the first connecting arm (205) and Each of the second connecting arms (207) corresponds to the lower wall (119) and the upper wall (118). a connection end section (206, 208) connected to the incoming connection sections (126, 127) 10 It includes.
10. According to claim 9, a cooling device (100) and its characteristic is that the connection end parts (206, 208), essentially, it is in an L-shaped cross-section.
11. A cooling device (100) according to any of the claims between 7 and 10. its feature is that the third connecting arm (209) corresponds to the relevant side wall (113) It has a first connection hole (210) which is connected to the connection pin (114).
12. According to claim 11, a cooling device (100) is characterized by the connection pin (114), connection 20 a pin (114) provided on one side closer to the side wall (113) having a connection recess (128) so that the first connection hole (210) is a It is the fitting of the connection recess (128) of its circumference.
13. According to claim 12, a cooling device (100) has the characteristic of an intermediate slot (124), connection 25 The connecting pin (114) will divide the pin (114) into two symmetrical pin parts (129, 130) It is configured on it.
14. A cooling device (100) according to any of the claims 11 to 13. Its feature is that each of the connecting arms (205, 207, 209) has a 30-degree outward-facing side. having one or more reinforcing federates (216) provided on its surface It is the fact that.
15. A cooling device (100) according to any of the previous requirements, and its feature is drive. 35 element (204) will communicate electrically with a control module (300) It is configured in such a way that it can rotate the drive shaft (211) or 14 To avoid turning, the control module (300) sends an electrical signal to the drive element (204). It is a verification.