Integrated Refrigerator Condenser Support for Compressor Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The traditional mounting arrangement of compressor and condenser in refrigerators is inefficient, increasing manufacturing time, inventory complexity, and costs due to separate components, and leaves the compressor area exposed to damage.
Innovation Solution
A condenser with a horizontal portion that serves as a support for the compressor, eliminating the need for a separate metal support and allowing for a preassembled cooling system module, while also accommodating a defrost water tray for efficient evaporation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate mounting supports and brackets are used for compressor and condenser, then the components can be independently manufactured and assembled, but the parts number increases and manufacturing time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the condenser and compressor support functions into a single integrated condenser assembly. The condenser is designed with an L-shaped configuration where one portion serves as the heat dissipation surface and another portion extends to provide structural support for mounting the compressor directly to the cabinet, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets and supports.
Solution Approach 2:
The condenser structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as the primary heat dissipation component, provides structural support for mounting the compressor, and acts as a mounting interface to the cabinet. This multi-functional design reduces the total number of parts required in the cooling system assembly.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are assembled during refrigerator assembly, then flexibility in manufacturing is maintained, but assembly time and inventory management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The condenser and compressor mounting functions are combined into a single integrated assembly that can be manufactured as one unit. This pre-assembled condenser-compressor module reduces the number of discrete parts that need to be handled and assembled during final refrigerator assembly, thereby improving productivity.
3Ease of operation
If traditional mounting arrangement is used, then component installation is straightforward, but the compressor area remains exposed and vulnerable to impacts
Solution Approach 1:
The extended portion of the L-shaped condenser serves dual purposes: it provides the mounting surface for the compressor and simultaneously acts as a protective cover that shields the compressor area from external impacts and accidental damage, while maintaining straightforward installation procedures.
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 simplifies assembly, reduces production costs, protects the compressor from impacts, and facilitates efficient defrost water evaporation by integrating the condenser as both a heat dissipator and a support surface.
Implementation Method 1
the cooling agent flows to the condenser, where its temperature is decreased, causing it to change phase and pass from the gaseous to the liquid one; in this phase change, the cooling agent releases heat, that is dissipated by the condenser and released to the environment
Implementation Method 2
the cooling agent releases heat, that is dissipated by the condenser and released to the environment
Implementation Method 3
Passing to the evaporator, which is located inside the refrigerator compartment, the cooling agent evaporates, subtracting heat from the atmosphere within the refrigerator compartment and thus cooling the interior thereof
Data Source
AI summary
A cooling apparatus includes a cabinet (100) defining a compartment for the storage of products to be cooled and a cooling system coupled to the cabinet for cooling an interior atmosphere of the compartment. The cooling system includes at least one condenser (130) and at least one compressor (125) positioned in a recess of the cabinet. The condenser has at least a first condenser portion (150) adapted to define a support surface for the at least one compressor, wherein the compressor is supported by the first condenser portion, and wherein the condenser has a second condenser portion (145) completely covering a rear of the recess.