Cold Drink Dispenser Vertical Layout for Compact Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cold drink dispensers have a large overall size due to the need for space to accommodate components like the compressor, freezing cylinder, and heat exchanger, which affects their suitability for smaller spaces such as home kitchens.
Innovation Solution
A compact cold drink dispenser design that utilizes a support frame to divide the accommodation chamber into a mixing and preparation layer and a heat exchange and refrigeration layer, with components like the freezing cylinder, compressor, and heat exchanger positioned on separate layers to minimize space usage, and incorporates a vertical compressor and heat exchanger layout with efficient heat dissipation features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the compressor, freezing cylinder, and heat exchanger are positioned close to each other to reduce device size, then the overall dimensions are reduced, but the heat generated during operation lowers the temperature of the freezing cylinder, causing the temperature inside to fail to reach the required level
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from horizontal arrangement to vertical stacking of components. The support frame divides the accommodation chamber into upper and lower layers, with the freezing cylinder positioned in the upper layer and the compressor and heat exchanger in the lower layer. This vertical arrangement reduces the horizontal footprint while maintaining adequate thermal isolation between heat-generating and temperature-sensitive components.
Solution Approach 2:
The support frame segments the accommodation chamber into distinct functional layers. The upper layer houses temperature-sensitive components (freezing cylinder), while the lower layer houses heat-generating components (compressor, heat exchanger). This segmentation creates physical separation that prevents heat interference while maintaining a compact overall structure.
2Temperature
If sufficient space is reserved between components to prevent heat interference, then the temperature control is maintained, but the width or length of the dispenser body becomes relatively large, resulting in an overall large size
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by moving the thermal isolation strategy from horizontal spacing to vertical layering. The support frame creates distinct upper and lower layers, allowing adequate thermal separation between the freezing cylinder and heat-generating components without increasing the horizontal footprint. This enables compact dimensions while maintaining effective temperature control.
3Volume of moving object
If the heat exchanger is positioned close to the compressor for compact design, then the device size is reduced, but space for exhaust ventilation and heat dissipation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the heat exchanger in the lower layer adjacent to the compressor, enabling compact vertical arrangement. The support frame structure provides dedicated ventilation spaces and heat dissipation pathways in the lower layer, allowing efficient heat removal without requiring large horizontal separation between components.
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
Reduces the overall dimensions of the dispenser, minimizing countertop space occupation, making it suitable for smaller environments like home kitchens while maintaining effective temperature control and heat management.
Implementation Method 1
The refrigeration circulation pipeline passes through the support frame and is wound around the periphery of the freezing cylinder. One end of the refrigeration circulation pipeline is connected to the cold source output end of the compressor, and the other end of the refrigeration circulation pipeline is connected to the heat source input end of the compressor.
Implementation Method 2
The compressor and heat exchanger are connected through a heat exchange circulation pipeline
Data Source
AI summary
This application discloses a compact cold drink dispenser comprising a casing, a bracket, a freezing cylinder, a compressor, a heat exchanger, a mixer, a drive motor, and a control panel. The casing is provided with an accommodation cavity, and the bracket is disposed within the accommodation cavity, dividing the accommodation cavity into a mixing and preparation layer and a heat exchange and refrigeration layer. The compact cold drink dispenser utilizes the bracket to divide the accommodation cavity into two layers: the mixing and preparation layer on top and the heat exchange and refrigeration layer below. The freezing cylinder, compressor, heat exchanger, mixer, drive motor, and control panel are respectively disposed on the mixing and preparation layer and the heat exchange and refrigeration layer, making the assembly of various components within the casing compact and eliminating the need for excessive internal space.