JP2006027714A - Packing device of cooling device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe packing device of a cooling device preventing ignition in a packing box by diffusing a flammable coolant leaking out of the packing device of cooling device being transported or stored. <P>SOLUTION: When a flammable refrigerant leaks from a connected pipe, compressor 7, condenser 8 and cooler 9 in a cooling device 6, the flammable refrigerant is diffused outside a packing box 5 through a first ventilation hole 10 of the packing box 5, the flammable refrigerant accumulated in the packing box 5 is not ignited and the packing device is not ignited. Thus, the safe packing device of the cooling device is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a packaging device for a cooling device such as a vending machine using a combustible refrigerant.

  Conventionally, as this type of packing device, for example, there has been a device in which leakage refrigerant from a cooling device is retained in the packing device (see Patent Document 1).

FIG. 6 shows a conventional packing apparatus described in the above document. In FIG. 6, the packaging device of the air conditioner 1 includes an upper lid 2, a box 3, and a sealing material 4.
JP 2000-95276 A

  However, the conventional configuration has a problem in that the packaging device ignites when an ignition source such as cigarette is brought close to the combustible refrigerant accumulated in the packaging device.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging device for a cooling device that is highly safe even when a combustible refrigerant is used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration cycle.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the cooling device packaging device of the present invention is provided with a first ventilation hole in the lower part of the box of the packaging device, and leaked from the cooling device through the first ventilation hole. The combustible refrigerant can be diffused outside the packaging device without accumulating inside the packaging device.

  The packaging device of the cooling device of the present invention does not excessively increase the concentration of the flammable refrigerant in the packaging device even when the flammable refrigerant leaks from the cooling device, and the flammable refrigerant leaks. Even in this case, the possibility of the packaging device igniting can be extremely low.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first ventilation hole is provided in the lower portion of the box of the packaging device, so that the combustible refrigerant leaking from the cooling device through the first ventilation hole is not accumulated in the packaging device. The possibility of the packaging device igniting even when a flammable refrigerant leaks can be extremely low.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the partition plate of the packaging device is provided with the second ventilation hole, so that the flammable refrigerant leaking from the connection pipe through the second ventilation hole is not accumulated on the upper portion of the packaging device. The second ventilation hole and the lower part of the packing device can be diffused to the outside, and the possibility that the packing device will ignite even when a flammable refrigerant leaks can be extremely low.

  In the invention according to claim 3, by providing a third ventilation hole in the packaging material of the cooler, the flammable refrigerant leaked from the cooler through the third ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole is disposed around the cooler. It is possible to diffuse from the periphery of the cooler to the lower part of the packaging box and to the outside without accumulating in the container, and the possibility of the packaging device igniting even when a flammable refrigerant leaks can be extremely low.

  Invention of Claim 4 prevents the penetration | invasion to the box of a bag by forming the 1st ventilation hole provided in the lower part of the box of the packaging apparatus of Claim 1 in mesh shape. Can do.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a gas leak alarm that reacts to a gas component of the flammable refrigerant is provided inside the packing device, thereby detecting a gas leak of the cooling device after repair at the time of repair and replacement of the cooling device. In addition, the possibility that the packaging device may ignite can be extremely low.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cooling device packaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, the packaging box 5 is made of a paper material such as corrugated cardboard, but may be a resin material. The cooling device 6 is housed in a packing box 5, and a compressor 7, a condenser 8, a decompression device (not shown) and a cooler 9 are sequentially connected by a pipe so that when a cooling device such as a vending machine breaks down, This is a cooling device used to replace each cooling device, and cools the interior of a vending machine or the like. The cooling device 6 is filled with an R290 single refrigerant or a mixed refrigerant containing R290 as a natural refrigerant. The connection pipe 10 is a pipe from the decompression device and a pipe that flows from the cooler 9 to the compressor 7. The 1st ventilation hole 11 is provided in the four corners of the lower side surface of the packaging box 5 so that the inside and the exterior of the packaging box 5 may be penetrated. The partition plate 12 is a plate that partitions near the central portion in the height direction of the packing box 5, and the cooler 9 is disposed on the partition plate 12.

  The effect | action is demonstrated about the packaging apparatus of the cooling device comprised as mentioned above.

  Here, in the unlikely event that flammable refrigerant leaks in the pipe connected to the cooling device 6 and the compressor 7, the condenser 8, and the cooler 9, the packaging box 5 is provided by the first ventilation hole 11 of the packaging box 5. The combustible refrigerant is diffused to the outside, the combustible refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 is ignited, and the packaging device of the safe cooling device can be provided without causing the packaging device to ignite.

  Since the packaging device of the cooling device configured as described above has the first ventilation hole 11 provided on the lower side surface of the packaging box 5, the combustible refrigerant is heavier than air even when the refrigerant leaks. 5, the combustible refrigerant is diffused to the outside of the packaging box 5 through the first ventilation hole 11 of the packaging box 5, the combustible refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 is ignited, and the packaging device is ignited. And a safe packaging device for a cooling device can be provided.

  Further, by setting the first ventilation hole 11 of the present embodiment to the bottom surface of the packaging box 5, a flammable refrigerant heavier than air is accumulated on the lower side of the packaging box 5. A combustible refrigerant that diffuses to the outside and accumulates in the packaging box 5 ignites, and the packaging device of a safe cooling device can be provided without the packaging device igniting.

  Moreover, the strength of the packaging box 5 can be secured by providing the first ventilation holes 11 of the present embodiment at the four corners of the lower side surface of the packaging box 5.

  Further, by providing the first ventilation hole 11 of the present embodiment near the center of the side surface other than the four corners of the lower side surface of the packaging box 5, the first ventilation hole 11 further combusts outside the packaging box 5. The refrigerant can be easily diffused.

  In addition, by using the packaging box 5 of the present embodiment as a resin material, it is strong against an impact from the outside of the packaging box 5, can prevent pipe breakage of the cooling device 6 due to an impact from the outside, etc. Leakage can be prevented, and a safe cooling device packaging apparatus can be provided.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cooling device packaging apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, the second ventilation hole 13 is provided on the front side of the partition plate 12 where the cooler 9 is disposed so as to penetrate the upper and lower portions of the partition plate.

  The effect | action is demonstrated about the packaging apparatus of the cooling device comprised as mentioned above.

  Here, in the unlikely event that the flammable refrigerant leaks through the connection pipe 10, the leakage of the flammable refrigerant does not accumulate in the upper part of the packaging box 5, and the second ventilation hole 13 of the partition plate 12 allows the The flammable refrigerant is diffused to the first ventilation hole 11, the flammable refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 is ignited, and the packaging device of the safe cooling device can be provided without causing the packaging device to ignite.

  In the cooling device packaging apparatus configured as described above, since the second ventilation hole 13 is provided in the partition plate 12, the combustible refrigerant is heavier than air even when the refrigerant in the connection pipe 10 leaks, and the partition plate. The flammable refrigerant is diffused to the outside of the packaging box 5 by the second ventilation hole 13 of the 12 and the first ventilation hole 11 of the packaging box 5, the flammable refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 ignites, and the packaging device ignites. It is possible to provide a safe cooling device packaging device without the need to do so.

  Further, by providing the second ventilation hole 13 of the present embodiment all around the cooler 9 of the partition plate 12, the second ventilation hole 13 and the first ventilation hole 11 are further provided outside the packaging box 5. A flammable refrigerant can be easily diffused.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cooling device packaging apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, the packing material 14 is a packing material such as cardboard for packing the cooler 9 disposed on the partition plate 12. When the cooling device 6 is taken in and out of the packing box 5 by the packing material 14, the cooler 9 prevents the hand from being injured. A third ventilation hole 15 is provided in the packing material 14 so as to penetrate the inner side and the outer side of the packing material 14.

  The effect | action is demonstrated about the packaging apparatus of the cooling device comprised as mentioned above.

  Here, in the event that the flammable refrigerant leaks in the cooler 9, the flammable refrigerant leaked through the third ventilation hole 15 of the packing material 14 is diffused to the outside of the cooler 9 and provided on the partition plate 12. The flammable refrigerant is diffused from the second ventilation hole 13 to the first ventilation hole 11 of the packaging box 5, and the flammable refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 is ignited, and the packaging apparatus is safe without igniting. A packaging device for a cooling device can be provided.

  Since the packaging device of the cooling device configured as described above has the third ventilation hole 15 provided in the packaging material 14, the combustible refrigerant is heavier than air even when the refrigerant leaks from the cooler 9, and the packaging material. The third ventilation hole 15 of 14, the second ventilation hole 13 of the partition plate 12, and the first ventilation hole 11 of the packing box 5 diffuse the flammable refrigerant outside the packing box 5 and collect it in the packing box 5. It is possible to provide a safe packaging device for a cooling device without causing a combustible refrigerant to ignite and the packaging device to ignite.

  In addition, by using the packaging material 14 of the present embodiment as a resin material, it is strong against an impact from the outside of the packaging box 5 and can prevent pipe breakage or the like of the cooler 9 due to an impact from the outside. Leakage can be prevented, and a safe cooling device packaging apparatus can be provided.

  Further, by providing the third ventilation hole 15 of the present embodiment all around the packing material 14, the packaging box 5 is further formed by the third ventilation hole 15, the second ventilation hole 13, and the first ventilation hole 11. The flammable refrigerant can be easily diffused outside.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cooling device packaging apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, a mesh 16 is a resin material filter (filter eyes are about 4 mm square) inside the packing box 5 so that insects such as moths and animals do not enter the packing box 5 in the first ventilation hole. Affixed with an area slightly larger than the size of the first ventilation hole.

  The effect | action is demonstrated about the packaging apparatus of the cooling device comprised as mentioned above.

  Here, in the unlikely event that a bag enters the packing box 5 through the first ventilation hole, it is possible to provide a packaging device of a cooling device that can prevent the bag from entering the packing box 5 by the net 16. .

  Since the cooling device packaging apparatus configured as described above is provided with the mesh 16, it is possible to prevent intrusion of soot into the inside of the packaging box 5, and the combustible refrigerant is heavier than air even when the refrigerant leaks. The flammable refrigerant is diffused to the outside of the packaging box 5 through the first ventilation hole 11 of the packaging box 5, the combustible refrigerant accumulated in the packaging box 5 is ignited, and the packaging device does not ignite. A packaging device can be provided.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cooling device packaging apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, when the flammable refrigerant leaks from the cooling device 6, the gas leak alarm device 17 reacts with the gas component of the flammable refrigerant so that a warning sound or warning can be displayed outside the packaging box 5.

  The effect | action is demonstrated about the packaging apparatus of the cooling device comprised as mentioned above.

  Here, in the unlikely event that the flammable refrigerant leaks in the cooling device 6, the gas leakage alarm device 17 can accurately detect the concentration of the flammable refrigerant inside the packing box 5, so that the cooling device 6 can be replaced more safely. I can work.

  Since the cooling device packing apparatus configured as described above is provided with the gas leak alarm device 17, when the cooling device 6 is replaced, if there is a gas leak in the old cooling device after replacement, the gas leakage alarm device 17 It is possible to provide a safe packaging device for a cooling device without being ignited by the packaging device.

  Further, by providing the gas leakage alarm device 17 of the present embodiment outside the packaging box 5, the gas leakage alarm device 17 can accurately detect the concentration of the combustible refrigerant around the packaging box 5, so that it is safer. The cooling device 6 can be replaced.

  According to the packaging device of the cooling device of the present invention, even when the flammable refrigerant leaks from the cooling device, the possibility of the packaging device igniting can be extremely reduced, and the cooling device using the flammable refrigerant is applied. It is useful for general cooling equipment.

The perspective view of the packaging apparatus of the cooling device in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the packing apparatus of the cooling device in Embodiment 2 of this invention The perspective view of the packing apparatus of the cooling device in Embodiment 3 of this invention The perspective view of the packing apparatus of the cooling device in Embodiment 4 of this invention The perspective view of the packing apparatus of the cooling device in Embodiment 5 of this invention A perspective view of a conventional packing device

Explanation of symbols

5 Packing Box 6 Cooling Device 9 Cooler 11 First Ventilation Hole 12 Partition Plate 13 Second Ventilation Hole 14 Packing Material 15 Third Ventilation Hole 16 Net 17 Gas Leakage Alarm

Claims (5)

  A cooling device packaging device using a flammable refrigerant, comprising a packaging box having a first ventilation hole at a lower portion of the packaging device, and diffusing refrigerant leaked from the cooling device from the first ventilation hole A packaging device for a cooling device.   The packaging device for a cooling device according to claim 1, wherein the partition plate that partitions the upper side and the lower side inside the packaging box has a second ventilation hole.   The packaging device for a cooling device according to claim 2, wherein a packaging material for a cooler provided in the packaging box has a third ventilation hole.   The packaging device for a cooling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a first ventilation hole provided in a lower portion of the packaging box is formed in a mesh shape.   The packaging device for a cooling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a gas leak alarm that reacts to a gas component of the combustible refrigerant in the packaging box.

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