WO2009033243A2 - Refrigeration module and refrigeration system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a portable refrigeration module.
- the invention relates to a self-contained mobile refrigeration unit having a construction arrangement which enables it to be effectively compatible with several models, types and variations of refrigeratable compartments.
- the present invention further relates to a refrigeration system comprising the abovementioned portable refrigeration module.
- Refrigeration equipments such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners comprise a refrigeration circuit having at least one condenser, one evaporator, one compressor and tubes, as well as other elements that help in the refrigeration process.
- the refrigeration circuit is mounted / installed in a fixed manner and inside a refrigeratable compartment.
- the refrigerating and the refrigerated portions of a kitchen refrigerator for instance, are associated in such a way that only a trained technician or a skilled artisan is capable of disassembling or dismounting said portions.
- European document EP 1691152 discloses a modular refrigeration unit usable in a refrigeration cabinet. This unit comprises the condensing assembly and the evaporating assembly operatively connected.
- the condensing assembly is open, not being safe for the transportation of the unit, because the pieces and parts are exposed and unprotected from accidental shocks and foreign objects.
- its construction makes handling difficult, affecting its portability.
- the vertical configuration disclosed limits its adaptability, because only certain specific types of cabinets can be used together with this refrigeration unit.
- the refrigeration units described in the documents cited above have the disadvantage of only working satisfactorily in specific cabinet models, which are especially configured to receive only certain types of refrigeration units (modules) and, therefore, are not flexible and easily adaptable, and they have a component distribution system that facilitates the undesired heat transfer between them, adversely affecting the performance of the module.
- the construction arrangements of said units there is no optimization of the storage capacity of the cabinet to be refrigerated, and the portability of said units is questionable, because in addition to the apparent lack of practical transportation, the pieces and parts are not duly protected so as to prevent damage risks.
- a first objective of the present invention is to provide a portable and self-contained refrigeration unit, being simple and easy to install and maintain as well as effectively compatible with several types, models and variations of refrige ratable compartments (optimized power consumption and occupied volume).
- the present invention aims at filling a gap existing in the field of refrigeration equipment through the development of a portable and self-contained refrigeration unit or module with good efficiency levels (high yield and power savings) and that can be installed in, and removed from, various types and models of compartments, cabinets and/or spaces in a simple and fast way without the need for adaptations and/or modifications that are difficult to implement.
- it should enable flexibility in the positioning of the module as well as in the division of the refrigerated space and also the optimization of said space.
- a first means to achieve the first objective of the present invention is by providing a refrigeration module capable of being removably fitted into a refrigeratable compartment, comprising a first portion and a second portion associated with each other, the first portion being in contact with the inside of the refrigeratable compartment, the second portion being in contact with the outside of the refrigeratable compartment, the first portion being capable of moving in relation to the second portion.
- a second means to achieve the first objective of the present invention is by providing a refrigeration module capable of being removably fitted into a refrigeratable compartment, comprising at least a first portion and a second portion directly and firmly associated with each other, the refrigeration module comprising at least a first closed box, the first box interfacing the refrigeration module with the inside of the refrigeratable compartment and the second portion comprising at least a second closed box, the second portion interfacing the refrigeration module with the outside of the refrige ratable compartment, the first box fitting the refrigeratable compartment through a fitting portion whose cross section is smaller than the largest cross section of the second box.
- a second objective of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration system comprising the refrigeration unit mentioned above, in the first or second means indicated above.
- the second objective of the present invention is achieved by a refrigeration system having at least one refrigeration cabinet to accommodate refrigeratable items, the refrigeration system comprising at least one refrigeration module, the refrigeration module according to the first or second means as mentioned above.
- Figure 1 - represents a view in perspective of a first preferred embodiment of the refrigeration module of the present invention, in an "L" configuration (90 degrees);
- Figure 2 - represents a view in perspective of the upper part of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 1 in an "I" configuration (180 degrees);
- Figure 3 - represents a view in perspective of the lower part of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 1 in an "I" configuration (180 degrees);
- Figure 4 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 1 in an "L" configuration (90 degrees), showing the inner part of said module;
- Figure 5 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 1 in an "I" configuration (180 degrees), showing the inner part of said module;
- Figure 6 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration circuit of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 1 in an "L" configuration (90 degrees);
- Figure 7 - represents an exploded view of the first box of the refrigeration module as illustrated in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 8 - represents an exploded view of the second box of the refrigeration module as illustrated in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 9 - represents an upper view in perspective of the second preferred embodiment of the refrigeration module of the present invention.
- Figure 10 - represents a lower view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 9
- Figure 11 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 9, showing the inner part of said module
- Figure 12 - represents an exploded view of the first box of the refrigeration module as illustrated in Figure 9;
- Figure 13 - represents an exploded view of the second box of the refrigeration module as illustrated in Figure 9;
- Figure 14 - represents a view in perspective of a third preferred embodiment of the refrigeration module of the present invention, in a closed configuration (0 degree);
- Figure 15 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 14 in an "L" configuration (90 degrees);
- Figure 16 (16A and 16B) - represents a view in perspective of two possible modes (A and B) of a refrigeration system, comprising the refrigeration module of the present invention illustrated in Figure 14;
- Figure 17 - represents a view in perspective of a forth preferred embodiment of the refrigeration module of the present invention, in a closed configuration
- Figure 18 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 17, in an open configuration
- Figure 19 - represents a view in perspective of a possible configuration of a refrigeration system, comprising the refrigeration module of the present invention illustrated in Figure 17;
- Figure 20 - represents a view in perspective of a fifth preferred embodiment of the refrigeration module of the present invention, in a closed configuration;
- Figure 21 - represents a view in perspective of the refrigeration module illustrated in Figure 20 showing the opening process to obtain the "L" configuration (90 degrees);
- Figure 22 (22A, 22B, 22C and 22D) - represents a view in perspective of four possible modes of a refrigeration system, comprising the refrigeration module of the present invention illustrated in Figure 20.
- Detailed Description of Drawings Figures 1 , 9, 14, 17 and 21 represent five types of preferred embodiments of a refrigeration module 1 , which is the object of the present invention.
- the refrigeration module 1 can be used in any refrigeratable compartment, such as various types and models of household / commercial / industrial / transportation refrigerator and freezer cabinets, air conditioner cabinets, cupboards, rooms, boxes, spaces, among others.
- the refrigeratable compartment needs only to have a recess, a hollow portion or any support base.
- FIGS 16, 19 and 22 show refrigeration cabinets 2 which are able to accommodate refrigeratable items used in household refrigerators.
- the ability to remove the refrigeration module 1 allows for easiness of repair and/or preventive maintenance, because the user needs only to remove the refrigeration module 1 from the refrigeratable compartment and take it to a technical support center. Therefore, there is no need for a technician to visit the site where the refrigeration equipment (i.e., household refrigerator) is installed.
- the damaged refrigeration module 1 can be replaced with another functioning module, and said functioning module can be provided by technical support itself.
- refrigeratable compartment types that can be used represents an evident advantage in relation to refrigeration modules known in the art, wherein only some specific refrigeratable compartment models can be used so that said refrigeration modules can be fitted.
- adaptations are often needed which are complex and difficult to implement, increasing production costs.
- Figure 4 depicts the main elements arranged in the internal parts of said refrigeration module. Such elements form a conventional refrigeration circuit, which is well-known and normally used in household air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.
- Figure 6 shows the refrigeration circuit comprising an evaporator 104, an accumulator 105, a compressor 204, a filter drier 205, a condenser 206, and an expansion device 11 associated with one another by tubes, in which a cooling fluid circulates, which cooling fluid, in turn, is responsible for heat (energy) exchange and transportation.
- the expansion device 11 is represented by a capillary tube, associated with a suction line 12, which in turn associates the compressor 204 with the accumulator 105.
- the expansion device is a valve (which is not depicted in the drawings), it would be arranged next to the evaporator inlet 104 and connected to the filter drier 205 by a tube.
- the condenser 206 is known as the hot heat exchanger of a refrigeration apparatus while the evaporator 104 is known as the cold heat exchanger.
- These heat exchangers can assume different construction arrangements, such as microchannels, finned tube, wire wound tube, roll-bond, among others, some of which enable more compact refrigeration modules.
- the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 (integrally in the case of a valve and partially in the case of a capillary tube) connected to one another constitute a first portion 100 that represents the "cold portion” of the refrigeration module.
- the first portion 100 is totally (integrally) accommodated inside the refrigeratable compartment and the second portion 200 is totally accommodated outside the refrigeratable compartment, for maximum performance and greater energy efficiency to be obtained.
- this configuration is not mandatory, and it is possible that a first portion 100 and/or a second portion 200 is accommodated only partially inside and outside the refrigeratable compartment, respectively.
- the first portion 100 and the second portion 200 are associated with each other through the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 (or tubes, connecting the evaporator 104 and the filter drier 205, if the expansion device 11 is a valve), whose function is to enable the exchange of heat (energy) between the elements comprised by the first portion 100 and by the second portion 200, especially the condenser 206 and the evaporator 104.
- the first portion 100 further comprises at least a first closed box
- the first box 101 which externally involves the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 (integrally, in the case of a valve and partially in the case of a capillary tube).
- the first box 101 comprises at least a first lid 102 removably fitted into a first base 103, and the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 are arranged in the first base.
- the fist box 101 further comprises at least one outlet 107 which enables the refrigerated air to flow to the environment.
- This outlet can be controlled by a damper for better air distribution inside the cabinet.
- at least a first fan 106 is fixed / installed in the first box 101 next to said outlet 107.
- variable rotation fans and two-coil fans can be used also enabling better air flow rate control inside the cabinet and even temperature reversal between compartments.
- This box can also comprise air filters and/or odorizers (not depicted in the drawings) to improve the quality of the refrigerated air.
- the first box 101 has inlet slots 108 which enable ambient air to flow into the first portion 100. Therefore, the first box 101 is the interface between the refrigeration module 1 and the inside of the refrigeratable compartment.
- the second portion 200 further comprises at least a second closed box 201 which externally involves the condenser 206, the compressor 204 and the filter drier 205.
- the second box 201 comprises at least a second lid 202 removably fitted to a second base 203, and the condenser 206, the compressor 204 and the filter drier 205 are arranged in the second base 203.
- the second box 201 has cooling slots 207 that enable heat dispersion to the environment with the help of at least a second fan 210. Therefore, the second box 201 is the interface between the refrigeration module 1 and the outside of the refrigeratable compartment.
- the first box 101 and the second box 201 should be totally or partially made of thermal insulating material to minimize undesired heat transfer between the refrigeration module (especially the hot portion) and the cabinet.
- Insulation materials such as polyurethane, polystyrene or vacuum panels can be used, the latter enabling thinner walls and consequently a slimmer refrigeration module.
- Other materials, such as plastic and stainless steel can be part of said structures for weight reduction or corrosion protection.
- sealing and vibration insulating materials can be employed to for noise reduction purposes.
- the possibility of closing the first box 101 and the second box 201 facilitates the transportation of the refrigeration module 1 and also provides the mechanical protection of all pieces and parts that form the refrigeration circuit, such as, for instance, when the user takes the refrigeration module 1 for repair/maintenance to a technical support center.
- the risks of damaging the pieces and parts are prevented by closing said boxes, avoiding said pieces and parts to be exposed and unprotected from accidental shocks and foreign objects.
- the above described construction arrangement and the flexibility/adaptability of the refrigeration module 1 enables it to be moved along the extension of the refrigeratable compartment. For instance, if the refrigeratable compartment is a household refrigerator cabinet, the refrigeration module 1 can be positioned from its base to the top, depending on the required application.
- two refrigeratable compartments can be kept at different temperatures, regardless of the volumes of these compartments. Therefore, as previously mentioned, temperature reversal or change between refrigeratable compartments is also possible.
- the distance of the first portion 100 ("cold portion") and the second portion 200 ("hot portion"), provided by the construction arrangement of the present invention, enables the reduction of the undesired heat transfer from the compressor 204 and the condenser 206 to the evaporator 104 by means other than through the cooling fluid, such as, for instance, through the air or through the structure of the refrigeration module 1 itself.
- the external dimensions of the first box 101 and the second box 201 can be kept, and different types of refrigeration modules 1 can be implemented having varied refrigeration capacities through the use of variable capacity compressors and/or only replacing the internal components.
- the dimensions and the shape of the refrigeratable compartment can remain unchanged.
- Control, lights, electronic circuits which currently are part of the cabinet could also be coupled to the refrigeration module, as well as specific component controls, such as compressor and expansion device, enabling an increase in their efficiency.
- a conventional electric cable to be connected to an alternating current (AC) power socket.
- AC alternating current
- batteries, a DC power supply or any other type of power supply may be used, as long as it is compatible with the operation of the refrigeration module 1.
- the refrigeration module 1 is self- contained because, in addition to comprising all of the elements, pieces and parts required to provide refrigeration, its electric supply is not provided by / dependent on the refrigeratable compartment, as is the case of a conventional household refrigerator.
- FIGS. 1 and 8 illustrate details of a first embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
- the first portion 100 is capable of angularly moving in relation to the second portion 200.
- the refrigeration module 1 is configured in "L", that is, the first box 101 is angularly positioned in a stabilized way at 90 degrees from the second box 201.
- the refrigeration module 1 is configured in "I”, that is, the first box 101 is angularly positioned in a stabilized way at 180 degrees from the second box 201.
- the angular movement between the first portion 100 and the second portion 200 enables flexibility and the simple and easy adaptation of the refrigeration module 1 to several types of compartments, including those that were not specially designed to receive the refrigeration module 1. Therefore, this construction arrangement, which enables the freedom of angular movement between the first portion 100, comprising the evaporator 104, and the second portion 200, comprising the condenser 206, was never exploited before in self-contained modular refrigeration equipment.
- Said angular movement between the first portion 100 and the second portion 200 is enabled by means of an articulation mechanism 300, which preferably comprises pivoting pins 301 mounted on first fitting holes 110 and on second fitting holes 209 comprised by the first box 101 and by the second box, respectively.
- an articulation mechanism 300 which preferably comprises pivoting pins 301 mounted on first fitting holes 110 and on second fitting holes 209 comprised by the first box 101 and by the second box, respectively.
- the first box 101 and the second box 201 slide over the pivoting pins 201 so as to enable the angular movement between first portion 100 and the second portion 200.
- the pivoting pins 301 and/or the first and second fitting holes 110, 209 should provide sufficient friction to enable angular movement and also to enable that the first portion
- articulation mechanism 300 could be used provided it is suitable for this application.
- a pivoting axis could be used associating the holes of said boxes instead of the pivoting pin 301 , or else, some type of spring/lock mechanism.
- the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 which associate a first portion 100 with a second portion 200, are flexible.
- a passage groove 208 from the second box 201 and a passage hole 109 from the fist box 101 aligned to each other enable the passage of the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 from the first box
- the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 can be rigid, if they are not subject to any force that might damage them.
- FIGS 9 to 13 illustrate a second embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
- the second embodiment of the present invention can be understood as a particular case of the first embodiment explained above.
- the first portion 100 does not move in relation to the second portion 200, that is to say, the first box 101 and the second box 201 are directly and fixedly associated.
- the first box 101 fits into the refrigeratable compartment through a fitting portion 111 whose cross section is smaller than the largest cross section of the second box 201.
- the first box 101 is positioned at 90 degrees from the second box 201 , characterizing the "L" configuration.
- the largest cross section of the second box 201 is the longitudinal section of the second box 201 , which is larger than the cross section of the fitting portion 111 of the first box 101
- This type of construction arrangement facilitates the mounting / installation of the refrigeration module 1 in a refrigeratable compartment.
- the "L configuration” enables the second portion 200 ("hot portion") to be totally outside the refrigeratable compartment and the first portion 100 ("cold portion") to be totally inside the refrigeratable com- partment, so as to optimize the space occupied by the refrigeration module 1.
- the "L configuration” is not mandatory, and other angular values are acceptable, such as, 180 degrees.
- This type of fixed and static arrangement is more advantageous in relation to the mobile arrangement (first embodiment) in terms of cost and ease of production, because it is a simpler configuration and involves fewer pieces and parts, thus reducing the material and manpower costs for mounting and testing in production.
- Figures 14 and 15 illustrate a third embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
- This embodiment is quite similar to the first embodiment, and the main difference lies in the articulation mechanism 300, which comprises a pivoting axis 302, instead of a pivoting pin 301.
- the first box 101 and the second box 201 are adapted to enable the fitting of the pivoting axis 302.
- Figure 14 illustrates the closed or the 0 (zero) degree configuration, which facilitates the transportation of the refrigeration module 1 , because the space occupied by it is reduced. This configuration can also be used in the functioning mode of the refrigeration module 1.
- FIGS 17 and 18 illustrate a forth embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
- the first portion 100 is capable of axially moving in relation to the second portion 200 through a sliding mechanism 400.
- a first portion 100 has a slit 401 through which the edges of the second portion 200 slide.
- This sliding mechanism 400 enables the first portion 100 to stabilize in relation to the second portion 200 at any axial position through a conventional mechanic lock (not depicted in the drawing) capable of fixing the first box 101 to the second box 201 so as not to allow any relative movement between them.
- the closed configuration (or 0 degree) illustrated in Figure 17 is preferably used for the transportation of the refrigeration module 1.
- Figures 20 and 21 illustrate a fifth embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
- This embodiment is very similar to the third embodiment, and the differences represent only design and shape variations of the first box 101 and the second box 201.
- the closed configuration (or 0 degree) illustrated in Figure 20 is preferably used for the transportation of the refrigeration module 1.
- FIGS 16, 19 and 22 show refrigeration systems 500 which respectively comprise the third, forth and fifth embodiments of the refrigeration module 1 and a refrigeration cabinet 2.
- This refrigeration system 500 is represented by a household refrigerator with a freezer; however, as already mentioned, other types of refrige ratable compartments can be used.
- the refrigeration module 1 is integrally accommodated on the back wall 501 of the refrigeration cabinet 2 so as not to functionally and esthetically interfere with the front part of the refrigerator-freezer.
- Figures 16 and 22 depict some configurations showing how the refrigeration module 1 can be moved along the back wall 501 of the refrigeration cabinet 2.
- Figure 16A illustrates a configuration in which only the freezer is refrigerated by the refrigeration module 1.
- the refrigeration module 1 (third embodiment) is positioned exactly at the division between the refrigerator and the freezer so that a specific refrigeration intensity is provided for each of these parts.
- Figures 22C and 22D illustrate alternative configurations enabled by the flexibility and adaptability of the fifth embodiment of the refrigeration module
- the first portion 100 of the refrigeration module 1 is partially or totally accommodated inside the refrigeration cabinet 2 and the second portion 200 of the refrigeration module 1 is partially or totally accommodated outside the refrigeration cabinet 2 to provide optimized performance and power efficiency.
- this configuration is not mandatory, as illustrated in Figure 22D (180 degree configuration), wherein the first portion 100 is accommodated outside the refrigeration cabinet 2.
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