C-Shaped Cooling Unit Frame for Stable Thermal Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling units with C-shaped designs face challenges in achieving good thermal insulation while maintaining a simple and stable design, often resulting in complex and expensive constructions.
Innovation Solution
The cooling unit features C-shaped side frames with vertically oriented profiles, a thermally insulating outer casing mounted inside, and intermediate elements for assembly, along with support profiles and sealing components to ensure stability and efficient insulation, allowing for easy assembly and alignment of units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a C-shaped design with multiple layers and intermediate spaces is used for air flow routing, then cooling function is improved, but device complexity and construction cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling device is divided into modular components: a base group with deflector plate, a rear wall group with outer casing, and an upper group with upper cover. Each group can be independently manufactured and assembled, reducing overall construction complexity while maintaining the multi-layer air flow routing function for efficient cooling
Solution Approach 2:
The side frames serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, mount the thermally insulating components, and enable modular assembly of multiple cooling units. The frame profiles integrate mounting features for deflector plates, outer casings, and upper covers, reducing the need for separate mounting structures
2Loss of energy
If thermally insulating components are mounted on the outside of frame units, then thermal insulation is improved, but assembly stability and simplicity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The thermally insulating components (deflector plate, outer casing, upper cover) are mounted on the inside of the C-shaped side frames rather than outside. This nested arrangement provides better mechanical support and stability while maintaining thermal insulation effectiveness, as the insulating components are protected and securely positioned within the frame structure
Solution Approach 2:
Intermediate elements are used to mount the thermally insulating components to the frame profiles. These intermediaries provide secure attachment while allowing for thermal insulation, bridging the connection between the structural frame and the insulating components without compromising either stability or thermal performance
3Volume of moving object
If multiple cooling units are aligned in a row to enlarge cooling chamber, then cooling capacity is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is designed as multiple identical modular units that can be aligned in a row. Each unit has standardized side frames with C-shaped profiles, allowing for simple repetitive assembly. The modular design enables easy scaling of cooling chamber volume by adding or removing units without increasing assembly complexity significantly
Solution Approach 2:
The side frames are designed with universal mounting features that work for both single units and multi-unit configurations. The same frame profiles and mounting mechanisms are used regardless of whether one or multiple units are assembled, simplifying the assembly process for scaled systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration achieves a stable and energy-efficient cooling system with favorable insulating properties, enabling simple assembly and alignment of units while maintaining a cost-effective design.
Implementation Method 1
at least the thermally insulating outer casing (12.3) is mounted on the inside of the vertical profiles (10.1) oriented toward the cooling chamber (4), directly or indirectly by an intermediate element
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AI summary
A cooling unit having, on two sides, supporting C-shaped lateral frames. The lateral frames are formed from frame profiles having a rear-sided vertical profile and a lower and an upper forward-projecting horizontal profile. A rear wall group having a heat-insulating outer covering is mounted on the vertical profiles, a base group is mounted on the lower horizontal profile and an upper group is mounted on the upper horizontal profile, and the groups surround a cooling chamber from behind, below and above. The construction has at least the outer covering of the rear wall group arranged on the inner side, facing the cooling chamber, of the vertical profile.