Refrigeration and freezing device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing refrigerating and freezing devices face challenges in efficiently heating food without causing moisture loss or uneven heating, and their power supply modules are prone to overheating and moisture-related issues, affecting efficiency and safety.

Innovation Solution

The device incorporates an electromagnetic heating system with a power supply module located outside the cabinet, utilizing heat dissipation holes and fans to efficiently cool the module and prevent moisture ingress, ensuring high space utilization and safe operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the power supply module is disposed inside the cabinet, then the device structure is compact, but the heating space is reduced and the power supply module is prone to overheating

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating spaceVSAvoidpower supply module temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply module is extracted from the cabinet interior and disposed in the space above the cabinet. This separation removes the heat-generating component from the heated space, preventing overheating of the power supply module while maximizing the available heating space within the cabinet.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Volume of moving object

If the power supply module is disposed outside the cabinet, then the heating space is increased, but the heat dissipation distance is extended

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating spaceVSAvoidheat dissipation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

A heat dissipation fan is introduced as an intermediary device to facilitate heat transfer from the power supply module to the external environment. The fan actively drives airflow through heat dissipation holes, ensuring efficient heat removal despite the increased distance between the power supply module and the cabinet interior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If the power supply module is disposed inside the cabinet, then the structure is simple, but the power supply module is affected by damp and dust

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidpower supply module reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply module is extracted from the humid and dusty environment inside the cabinet and relocated to the space above the cabinet. This physical separation protects the power supply module from moisture and dust contamination, improving its reliability and longevity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The power supply box serves as a protective enclosure with heat dissipation holes that allow airflow while shielding the power supply module from direct exposure to damp and dust. The box structure provides environmental protection while maintaining thermal management functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Loss of time

If heating device is used to heat food, then the heating time is long, but the energy consumption is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating timeVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The electromagnetic heating device replaces conventional thermal conduction heating methods. By utilizing electromagnetic fields to directly heat the food, the system achieves rapid and uniform heating without the prolonged heating times associated with traditional heating elements, while maintaining efficient energy utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 provides rapid and uniform heating, maintains food quality, and extends the service life of the power supply module by preventing overheating and moisture damage, while ensuring safe operation and high space efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an electromagnetic generation module 21 configured to generate electromagnetic waves and a power supply module 24 configured to supply power to the electromagnetic generation module 21, wherein the power supply module 24 is disposed in a power supply box 40 above the cabinet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic heating: Dielectric Heating

Implementation Method 2

a heat dissipation fan 31 disposed in the power supply box 40 and configured to drive airflow to flow, so that heat generated by the power supply module 24 is dissipated to an external environment space

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentEP3926262B1Refrigeration and freezing device
Publication Date: 2023.05.24 QINDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A refrigerating and freezing device (1) includes a cabinet, wherein at least one storage compartment (11) is defined therein, and a heating cavity is defined in one of the storage compartments (11); and an electromagnetic heating device, configured to supply electromagnetic waves into the heating cavity so as to heat a to-be-processed object, wherein the electromagnetic heating device is provided with an electromagnetic generation module (21) configured to produce an electromagnetic wave signal and a power supply module (24) configured to supply a power source to the electromagnetic generation module (21). A power supply box (40) is provided above a top of the cabinet (10), and heat dissipation holes configured to achieve communication between the interior of the power supply box (40) and an external environment where the power supply box (40) is located are provided in a box body of the power supply box (40). The power supply module (24) is disposed in the power supply box (40), a heat dissipation fan (31) is further provided in the power supply box (40) and is configured to drive airflow to flow between the interior of the power supply box (40) and the external environment where the power supply box (40) is located through the heat dissipation holes, so as to dissipate heat from the power supply module (24). The decrease of service life and efficiency caused by temperature rise during continuous working of the power supply module (24) and burn hazards caused by unintentional touch by users are completely eradicated, and meanwhile space is saved.