WO2000049347A1 - Rapid fluid cooler - Google Patents
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- WO2000049347A1 WO2000049347A1 PCT/GB2000/000569 GB0000569W WO0049347A1 WO 2000049347 A1 WO2000049347 A1 WO 2000049347A1 GB 0000569 W GB0000569 W GB 0000569W WO 0049347 A1 WO0049347 A1 WO 0049347A1
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- Prior art keywords
- ice
- fluid
- container
- mould
- heat exchanger
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
- F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
- F25C1/00—Producing ice
- F25C1/22—Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D31/00—Other cooling or freezing apparatus
- F25D31/006—Other cooling or freezing apparatus specially adapted for cooling receptacles, e.g. tanks
- F25D31/007—Bottles or cans
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
- F25D2331/805—Cans
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
- F25D2400/28—Quick cooling
Definitions
- Rapid fluid cooler This invention relates to rapid fluid cooling and is concerned more particularly with but not exclusively with the cooling of drinks.
- a rapid fluid cooler comprising an outer casing, a fluid conveyor for conveying fluid, an ice mould for moulding ice to the appropriate contour of at least one fluid container, a heat exchanger for the extraction of heat from the ice mould and a propulsion means for the rotation of a fluid container/heat exchanger.
- the arrangement being such that when the fluid container is placed in the moulded ice and the rotating means is actuated causing the fluid container to rotate rapid heat exchange occurs between the fluid, the fluid container and the ice.
- Figures 1 and 2 are an isometric view of the rapid fluid cooler according to the invention
- Figures 3 is an isometric view of a stationary ice mould
- Figure 4 is a through section along line "C"-"C" of the rapid fluid cooler for the removal of heat from the water
- Figure 5 is a cross section of the rapid fluid cooler with the propulsion means for the rotation of the fluid container for the extraction of heat from the fluid container
- Figure 6 is a cross section of the rapid fluid cooler with the propulsion means in its lowest most position.
- the fluid container will be referred to hereafter as the can.
- the water 1 is placed in a flexible container 2 and the heat exchanger 3 with the contour 20 is placed on and seals the flexible container 2.
- the optional cooling fan 4 is switched on and all placed into a freezer.
- the expansion of the ice is accommodated by the flexible container 2 and the heat exchanger /mould 3 remains rigid to form the required contour in the ice.
- the drive assembly 5 is slotted onto a pivot 6 and the can 7 is placed onto the contoured moulded ice.
- the rotor 8 exerts rotary motion and downward pressure onto the can via the grip ring (tyre) 9.
- the rotation of the can produces a standing wave 10 in the fluid which in turn helps to produce turbulence in the fluid 11, the ever changing face of the fluid in relation to the can transfers its heat into the can which in turn is in direct communication with the moulded ice thus losing most of its heat between point A and point B.
- Tests have shown that a 500 ml can rotating at 300 r.p.m. can be cooled from 20 C to 5 C in under 2 minutes. A non-linear curve is produced between heat loss and speed of rotation but for these purposes heat loss increases with speed.
- the rapid heat loss combined with the smooth running of the can in the ice prevent carbonated drinks gassing up. If the can is rotated fast enough heat will also be lost due to the centrifugal force.
- the drive assembly 5 follows its progress by means of the pivot 6 and can maintain the can/ice interface by way of gravity or mechanical encouragement even when the can may be buoyant in the melted ice.
- the melted ice will act as a lubricant to ensure smooth running.
- the ice can be moulded in any way to accommodate any shape suitable for rotation.
- end float that is the propensity for the can to make contact with the outer casing
- ice ends can be moulded into the ice to act as thrust washers.
- the can once the can has started its descent into the ice these will be self-forming provided the length of the ice is sufficiently longer than the can and the can is placed centrally to the ice.
- the drive assembly 5 When the process is finished the drive assembly 5 is removed and the heat exchanger lid is replaced, the water is reformed to the shape of the contour by displacement and replaced into the freezer.
- the re-freeze time will be largely determined by the amount of heat absorbed from the can(s) and the ambient temperature of the freezer. If a fan is used to speed the process it could be clock work to avoid using batteries or powered by an ultra thin ribbon cable (as used to connect PCBs) stuck across the freezer door surround to prevent damage to the freezer door seal.
- the drive assembly 5 has a motor 12, a drive belt 13 and pulleys 14, 15.
- the switch 17 supplies current from the power source 18 via a variable timer and variable speed control 19 to the motor 12.
- the limit switch 16 will be tripped to stop rotation.
- the drive assembly can be clock work or cranked by hand if needs be.
- Any number of drive wheels can be run from any number of motors to propel any number of fluid containers. It may be beneficial to reverse the direction of the motor periodically to produce increased turbulence and to produce an even melt rate on either side of the ice, or the contour could be offset from the centre line of the ice.
- Figure 3 is a stand alone ice mould to produce replacement moulded ice in times of greatest demand.
- Figure 7 is an isometric view of the rotary heat exchanger and rotary ice mould.
- Figures 8 is an isometric view of the control box,
- Figures 9 is a view along lines "D" -"D" of a rotary heat exchanger and rotary ice mould.
- the flexible container 21 contains a heat exchanger 22 is rotated by rotary means 23 and fluid is placed into filler port 24.
- the flexible container 21 is filled with a fluid such as water/antifreeze through the filler port 24 and placed on the rotary means 23.
- the assembly is placed into a freezer and the fan 26, if fitted, is switched on circulating cold air in and around the heat exchanger.
- a measured amount of water/antifreeze may be placed in the cooling port 25 which acts as a fluid conveyor and the heat exchanger assembly 22 is rotated by the drive means 23 (which in this case follows the principles of a stone polishing tumbler) fitted with spiked rotors, not shown, for maximum grip when icy.
- the rotation causes the fluid to ride up the sides of the heat exchanger coating the inner wall and when frozen forms a wall of slush or ice 28 thus moulding the ice dynamically by rotation.
- the object to be cooled 29 is placed in the cooler port 25, when the heat exchanger assembly is switched on at the control box 27 the rotation of the heat exchanger causes the can to rotate at a ratio determined by the can diameter over the inner wall diameter and loses its heat in a manner previously described.
- the heat from the can is dissipated into the slush/ice 28, in turn into the heat exchanger 22 and then into the slush/ice in the flexible container 21, if fitted, or directly into the freezer.
- the control box 27 can be fitted with speed control and produce periodic rotation to prevent moving parts from icing up, thermostatic control timer, and a warning device to prevent the freezer from over heating , all theses controls are known and proven.
- the system as described can be used dry by dispensing with the flexible container.
- the periphery of the heat exchanger 22 can be any size or shape for example oval to produce a stop-start motion it could be conical to allow a can to progress from one end to another during its rotation. This technique could be used for the rapid cooling of any freezer produce that benefits from rapid heat loss such as some dairy products.
- the apparatus can be built as a permanent fixture in a freezer with its own separate door if required during manufacture or a removable addition.
- the arrangement can be used as a dehumidifier to reduce frost in the freezer.
- the chill factor will reduce the temperature of the heat exchanger making it more likely to attract water particles. This can easily be defrosted by soaking in warm water.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU25631/00A AU2563100A (en) | 1999-02-19 | 2000-02-17 | Rapid fluid cooler |
GB0025836A GB2352500B (en) | 1999-02-19 | 2000-02-17 | A cooler for cooling fluid |
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GB9903685.7 | 1999-02-19 | ||
GBGB9903685.7A GB9903685D0 (en) | 1999-02-19 | 1999-02-19 | Rapid fluid cooler |
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WO2000049347A1 true WO2000049347A1 (en) | 2000-08-24 |
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PCT/GB2000/000569 WO2000049347A1 (en) | 1999-02-19 | 2000-02-17 | Rapid fluid cooler |
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AU (1) | AU2563100A (en) |
GB (2) | GB9903685D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000049347A1 (en) |
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WO2018130837A1 (en) * | 2017-01-11 | 2018-07-19 | 42 Technology Limited | Apparatus and method of cooling fluids |
US10149487B2 (en) | 2014-02-18 | 2018-12-11 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Supercooled beverage crystallization slush device with illumination |
US10302354B2 (en) | 2013-10-28 | 2019-05-28 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Precision supercooling refrigeration device |
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US3316734A (en) * | 1966-04-12 | 1967-05-02 | Jr Roland F Crane | Apparatus for cooling canned liquids |
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FR2759774A1 (en) * | 1997-02-19 | 1998-08-21 | Jcm System | Device to heat and/or cool drinks esp. wine |
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- 1999-02-19 GB GBGB9903685.7A patent/GB9903685D0/en not_active Ceased
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- 2000-02-17 GB GB0025836A patent/GB2352500B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-02-17 AU AU25631/00A patent/AU2563100A/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-02-17 WO PCT/GB2000/000569 patent/WO2000049347A1/en active Application Filing
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GB536895A (en) * | 1939-12-06 | 1941-05-30 | Rudolf Bloch | Process for the production of ice |
US3316734A (en) * | 1966-04-12 | 1967-05-02 | Jr Roland F Crane | Apparatus for cooling canned liquids |
US3633374A (en) * | 1970-02-06 | 1972-01-11 | Gen Motors Corp | Refrigerator with self-regulating heaters |
US4078397A (en) * | 1976-11-26 | 1978-03-14 | Brande Bruce R | Beverage container cooling device |
US4164851A (en) * | 1977-12-19 | 1979-08-21 | Bryant Jon A | Beverage container cooler |
US4580405A (en) * | 1985-05-10 | 1986-04-08 | Cretzmeyer Iii Francis X | Beverage cooling device and method for using same |
US4931333A (en) * | 1985-09-23 | 1990-06-05 | Henry D Lindley | Thermal packaging assembly |
WO1990011480A2 (en) * | 1989-03-21 | 1990-10-04 | Josef Hobelsberger | Process for making an ice body with at least one inclusion |
WO1997035155A1 (en) * | 1996-03-15 | 1997-09-25 | Cassowary Limited | A cooling device |
FR2759774A1 (en) * | 1997-02-19 | 1998-08-21 | Jcm System | Device to heat and/or cool drinks esp. wine |
US5966964A (en) * | 1998-07-28 | 1999-10-19 | Pattee; Clark C. | Beverage cooling appliance and method for using same |
Cited By (9)
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US10302354B2 (en) | 2013-10-28 | 2019-05-28 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Precision supercooling refrigeration device |
EP3102896A4 (en) * | 2014-01-24 | 2018-01-10 | Douglas J. Shuntich | Rapid spinning liquid immersion beverage supercoolers and ice accelerator aqueous solutions |
US9845988B2 (en) | 2014-02-18 | 2017-12-19 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Rapid spinning liquid immersion beverage supercooler |
US10149487B2 (en) | 2014-02-18 | 2018-12-11 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Supercooled beverage crystallization slush device with illumination |
US10393427B2 (en) | 2014-02-18 | 2019-08-27 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Rapid spinning liquid immersion beverage supercooler |
US10959446B2 (en) | 2014-02-18 | 2021-03-30 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Supercooled beverage crystallization slush device with illumination |
USD854890S1 (en) | 2015-05-28 | 2019-07-30 | Supercooler Technologies, Inc. | Supercooled beverage crystallization slush device with illumination |
WO2018130837A1 (en) * | 2017-01-11 | 2018-07-19 | 42 Technology Limited | Apparatus and method of cooling fluids |
CN111750612A (en) * | 2020-08-06 | 2020-10-09 | 郭斌 | Circulating cooling device for mold machining |
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GB0025836D0 (en) | 2000-12-06 |
AU2563100A (en) | 2000-09-04 |
GB9903685D0 (en) | 1999-04-14 |
GB2352500B (en) | 2003-12-10 |
GB2352500A (en) | 2001-01-31 |
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