Cooling Pipe Retainer Structure to Prevent Wall Condensation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling devices experience condensation and perspiration on both inner and outer walls due to temperature differences between the refrigerant circulation pipes and the environment, leading to faster spoilage of foodstuffs.
Innovation Solution
A cooling device design featuring a retainer with a hollow cylindrical body that holds the circulation pipes between the inner and outer walls, using first and second arms to prevent direct contact and minimize heat transfer, with the arms and body configured to ensure secure placement and reduced heat conduction through insulating material.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the circulation pipes contact the inner wall and outer wall directly, then heat transfer efficiency is improved, but condensation and perspiration develop on the walls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a retainer as an intermediary component between the circulation pipes and the cabinet walls. This retainer holds the pipes at a distance from the walls, preventing direct contact that causes condensation and perspiration, while still allowing effective heat transfer through the refrigeration cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer is divided into multiple arms (first arms and second arms) that segment the space between the pipes and walls. This segmentation allows the pipes to be held at an optimal distance from both the inner and outer walls, preventing harmful condensation while maintaining thermal efficiency.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the circulation pipes are held away from the walls using retainers, then condensation is prevented on the walls, but heat transfer between pipes and walls is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer structure provides different functions at different locations: the first arms position the pipes away from the inner wall to prevent condensation, while the second arms maintain proximity to the outer wall for heat dissipation. This local differentiation of spatial relationships optimizes both condensation prevention and heat transfer.
3Reliability
If multiple arms are used to hold the pipes, then the pipes are securely positioned, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously performs multiple tasks: the first arms hold the pipes away from the inner wall to prevent condensation, the second arms position the pipes near the outer wall for heat dissipation, and the overall structure provides mechanical support. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate 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
Prevents condensation and perspiration on both walls by minimizing heat transfer between the pipes and the walls, thereby maintaining a stable environment for stored foodstuffs.
Implementation Method 1
when the circulation pipes contact the inner wall and the outer wall, condensation, perspiration develops on the inner wall and the outer wall respectively
Implementation Method 2
at least one outer wall with heat insulating material injected in between the inner wall and itself
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cooling device (1) comprising a refrigeration volume (3) wherein the foodstuffs to be cooled are placed, at least one cabinet (2) having an inner wall (4) surrounding the refrigeration volume (3) and an outer wall (5) with heat insulating material injected between itself and the inner wall (4), a compressor (6) providing compression of the refrigerant and circulation pipes (7) that extend at least between the inner wall (4) and the outer wall (5), providing the refrigeration volume (3) to be cooled by circulating the refrigerant leaving the compressor (6) therein.