WO2011140796A1

WO2011140796A1 - Cooler with electricity-generating function

Info

Publication number: WO2011140796A1
Application number: PCT/CN2010/078958
Authority: WO
Inventors: 秦宇献
Original assignee: Qin Yuxian
Priority date: 2010-05-11
Filing date: 2010-11-22
Publication date: 2011-11-17
Also published as: CN101846029B; CN101846029A

Abstract

A cooler with electricity-generating function comprises a water flow cooling unit (10) and a water flow electricity-generating unit (20). The water flow cooling unit (10) includes a hot water inflow port and a cooled water outflow port. The water flow (A) which needs to be cooled by the water flow cooling unit (10) flows into the water flow cooling unit (10) from the hot water inflow port, and the water flow (A) is cooled by the water flow cooling unit (10); and then the water flow (A) after having been cooled flows out of the water flow cooling unit (10) from the cooled water outflow port to achieve the purpose of circulation cooling. The water flow electricity-generating unit (20) is located between the hot water inflow port and the cooled water outflow port of the water flow cooling unit (10) for converting the potential energy of the water flow (A) into electrical energy.

Description

Cooler with power generation function

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooler, and more particularly to a water flow power generation unit disposed between a hot water inflow end and a cold water outflow end of a water flow cooling unit, and the water flow power generation unit can convert potential energy of the water flow into electric energy. Cooler. Background technique

[0002] It is well known that with the advancement of society and the improvement of the level of social productivity, people's lives have become more and more convenient with the help of some machines and equipment. However, driving these machines requires a lot of energy, such as burning cars to produce cars. The kinetic energy, through the consumption of electrical energy to produce electrical and mechanical signals generated by electrical equipment, as the society continues to advance, the energy consumption of people is growing rapidly, in this case there is a shortage of energy, so now people Gradually realize the importance of energy conservation. Saving energy as the name suggests is to save energy consumption. From energy production to final consumption, losses and waste are reduced in all aspects, such as mining, transportation, processing, conversion, and use. Economically speaking, through rational use, scientific management, and technological advancement, the goal of achieving maximum economic benefits with minimal energy consumption is achieved. According to relevant statistics, the energy efficiency of developing countries is only 20%~30%, and that of industrial developed countries is only 40%~50%. It shows that the potential for global energy conservation is great. In the above social context, some energy-saving technologies have also appeared in people's field of vision.

[0003] At present, the cooling of existing large-scale machining equipment or mold processing workpieces is generally carried out by means of water spray cooling, and the returned hot water passes through a water tank and then circulates to the workpiece, so the sink tank is Mainly heat dissipation equipment, as the heat generation increases, the water temperature in the circulation pipeline gradually increases, and the usual practice is to increase the volume of the water tank to increase the heat dissipation, thereby reducing the water temperature, which will increase the total equipment. Volume, occupying place. In the above-mentioned field, the water-cooling method is used for cooling, and the driving water flow circulation flow necessarily requires corresponding power support. In practice, the power energy is converted into water potential energy, but the potential energy of the water in the process is performed. It only provides corresponding kinetic energy support for the circulating flow of water flow without being converted into other energy sources for people to reuse. This traditional cooling method not only has low cooling efficiency but also wastes energy when it is implemented. This is the main drawback for traditional technology. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a cooler having a power generation function, which includes a water flow power generation unit that can convert potential energy of the water flow into electrical energy, thereby improving energy use efficiency and reducing energy consumption. This is the main purpose of the present invention.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a cooler having a power generation function, comprising a water flow cooling unit and a water flow power generation unit, the water flow cooling unit including a hot water inflow end and a cold water outflow end, which need to be cooled by the water flow The unit cooled water flows from the hot water inflow end into the water flow cooling unit, and the water flow is cooled by the water flow cooling unit, and then the cooled water flow flows out of the cold water outflow end to the water flow cooling unit to achieve circulation cooling. The water flow power generation unit is located between the hot water inflow end of the water flow cooling unit and the cold water outflow end, and the water flow power generation unit is configured to convert the potential energy of the water flow into electric energy, and the kinetic energy of the water pump is converted into electric energy.

[0006] The water flow cooling unit includes an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a reservoir, and a radiator, wherein the radiator is located at the Between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the inlet pipe is located above the radiator, and the flow of water to be cooled flows out from the inlet pipe from the top into the radiator and flows into the radiator, and the water flowing through the radiator flows into the radiator In the reservoir, and through the outlet pipe.

[0007] The water flow power generation unit is located between the water inlet pipe and the heat sink, the heat sink includes a filter tank and a plurality of heat dissipation trays, the filter tank is located below the water inlet pipe, and the filter tank is used for the water inlet pipe The effluent stream is filtered.

[0008] A plurality of the heat dissipating disks are disposed in the lower side of the filter tank from top to bottom, and each of the heat dissipating discs is provided with a plurality of water spouts, and the adjacent water spouts are flat portions, from the filter tanks. The outflowing water flows through the water outlet from top to bottom. Between the heat sinks adjacent to each other, the water flows down from the lower nozzle of the heat sink and flows onto the lower plate portion of the heat sink, and then The plate portion is diffused and continues to flow downward through the lower nozzle of the lower heat sink, during which the water flow is gradually cooled by the heat sink.

[0009] The water flow power generation unit includes a water reservoir, a water wheel, and a generator, and the water storage device is connected to the water inlet pipe of the water flow cooling unit, and the water wheel is located below the water inlet pipe of the water flow cooling unit, The water flow flowing out of the water inlet pipe directly drives the water wheel to rotate, and the water wheel drives the large gear wheel to drive the generator pinion gear, so that the rotor speed of the generator rotor can be accelerated, so that the power generation effect is better, and the water wheel drives the power generation. Machine power generation.

[0010] The filter tank is in communication with a water flow monitor. The radiator is erected on the reservoir through a support frame. The water outlet pipe is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet pipe is provided with a water pump, and the water tank is provided with a float water valve. The generator can be connected to a voltage regulator. The generator can also be connected to a rechargeable battery.

[001 1 ] The generator includes a water inlet, a water outlet and a water wheel chamber, and the water wheel chamber is located between the water inlet and the water outlet, wherein the water wheel chamber is provided with a water wheel, the water wheel and the water wheel The drive shaft is connected, the water flow flowing from the water inlet impacts the water wheel and drives the water wheel drive shaft to rotate, and one end of the water wheel drive shaft is connected with the gear set, and the gear set further transmits power to the generator to generate electricity. The main shaft of the generator drives the rotor of the generator to rotate, and the current is generated by the cooperation of the rotor and the stator of the generator.

[001 2] The water inlet is provided with a water pressure regulating valve through which the flow rate of the water flowing into the water inlet from the water inlet pipe of the water flow cooling unit can be adjusted.

[001 3] The generator may also be provided with a sub-generator at the water outlet position, the sub-generator including a body and a vane, and a water tank may be disposed on each vane of the impeller.

[0014] The present invention has an advantageous effect: since the present invention includes a water flow cooling unit and a water flow power generation unit, the water flow cooling unit includes a hot water inflow end and a cold water outflow end, and the water flow required to be cooled by the water flow cooling unit flows from the hot water The end flows into the water flow cooling unit, and the water flow is cooled by the water flow cooling unit, and then the cooled water flow flows out of the cold water outflow end to the water flow cooling unit to achieve a circulating cooling function, and the water flow power generating unit is located in the water flow The hot water inflow end of the cooling unit and the cold water outflow end are used to convert the potential energy of the water flow into electric energy, so that the potential energy of the water flow is not wasted during the specific cooling operation, but It is converted into electric energy and further utilized by people, so that energy can reduce losses and waste in conversion and use. DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic block diagram of the present invention;

2 is a schematic block diagram of the present invention;

[001] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a heat sink according to the present invention;

[001 8] FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the working principle of the heat sink of the heat sink of the present invention; 5 is a schematic cross-sectional structural view of a generator of the present invention;

6 is a schematic view showing the position of a sub-generator of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of a sub-generator of the present invention;

8 is a schematic structural view of an impeller of the present invention. detailed description

[0023] (shown in FIGS. 1 to 4) A cooler having a power generation function including a water flow cooling unit 10 and a water flow power generation unit 20.

[0024] (shown in FIG. 1) the water flow cooling unit 10 includes a hot water inflow end and a cold water outflow end, and the water flow A that needs to be cooled by the water flow cooling unit 10 flows into the water flow cooling unit 10 from the hot water inflow end, and The water stream A is cooled by the water flow cooling unit 10, and then the cooled water stream A flows out of the water stream cooling unit 10 from the cold water outflow end to achieve the effect of circulating cooling.

[0025] The water flow A described above may be used for cooling processing of a large-scale machining equipment or a mold processing workpiece in a specific practice.

The water flow power generation unit 20 is located between the hot water inflow end of the water flow cooling unit 10 and the cold water outflow end, and the water flow power generation unit 20 is configured to convert the potential energy of the water flow A into electric energy to be specifically cooled. During the operation, the potential energy of the water flow is not wasted, but is converted into electrical energy for further use by people, so that energy is reduced and lost in conversion and use.

[0027] (shown in FIG. 2) the water flow cooling unit 10 includes an inlet pipe 11, an outlet pipe 12, a reservoir 13, and a radiator 30, wherein the radiator 30 is located between the inlet pipe 11 and the outlet pipe 12. The water inlet pipe 11 is located above the radiator 30, and the water flow that needs to be cooled flows out from the water inlet pipe 11 from the top to the bottom and flows into the radiator 30, and the water flow cooled by the radiator 30 flows into the water storage. In the pool 13, it flows out through the outlet pipe 12.

[0028] The water flow power generation unit 20 is located between the water inlet pipe 11 and the heat sink 30.

[0029] (As shown in FIG. 3) The heat sink 30 includes a filter tank 31 and a plurality of heat radiating plates 32.

[0030] The filter tank 31 is located below the water inlet pipe 11 for filtering the water flow flowing out of the water inlet pipe 11.

[0031] The filter tank 31 is in communication with a water flow monitor 33 through which the user can grasp the flow rate and flow rate of the water flowing into the radiator 30.

[0032] A plurality of the heat dissipation plates 32 are disposed in the lower side of the filter tank 31 from top to bottom. Each of the heat dissipation plates 32 is provided with a plurality of water outlets 321 , and the adjacent water outlets 321 are flat plate portions 322 . .

[0033] (shown by the arrow in FIG. 4) The water flowing out of the filter tank 31 flows from the top to the bottom through the water outlet 321, and the water flows from the upper layer between the upper and lower heat radiating plates 32. The lower port 32 of the plate 32 flows down and flows onto the flat plate portion 322 of the lower heat dissipating plate 32, and then spreads on the flat plate portion 322 and continues to flow downward through the lower water 321 of the lower heat radiating plate 32, where The water flow is gradually cooled by the heat sink 32 during the process.

[0034] The heat sink 30 is mounted on the reservoir 13 via a support frame.

[0035] The water outlet pipe 12 is connected to the water storage tank 13, and the water discharge pipe 12 is provided with a water pump 14.

[0036] The reservoir 13 is provided with a float water valve 15.

[0037] The water flow power generation unit 20 includes a water reservoir and a generator 50 that is connected to the water inlet pipe 11 of the water flow cooling unit 10. [0038] The generator 50 is located below the water inlet pipe 11 of the water flow cooling unit 10, and the water flow flowing out of the water inlet pipe 11 directly drives the generator 50 to generate electricity.

[0039] In a specific implementation, the generator 50 can be coupled to a voltage regulator that stabilizes the current drawn by the generator 50 and ultimately provides a regulated current.

[0040] In a specific implementation, the generator 50 may also be connected to a rechargeable battery, through which the power is stored, and finally a direct current is output.

[0041] The water flow power generation unit 20 of the present invention can generate an alternating current of 220 volts, 380 volts or generate a direct current of 36 volts when embodied.

[0042] (shown in FIGS. 5 to 8) the generator 50 (shown in FIG. 5) as described above includes a water inlet 51, a water outlet 52, and a water wheel chamber 53, the water wheel chamber 53 being located therein. Between the nozzle 51 and the water outlet 52, water flows through a water conduit, and the water conduit can concentrate the water flow.

[0043] The water wheel chamber 53 is provided with a water wheel 54, which is connected to the water wheel drive shaft 55.

The water inlet port 51 is provided with a water pressure regulating valve 511 through which the flow rate of the water flowing into the water inlet port 51 from the water inlet pipe 11 of the water flow cooling unit 10 can be adjusted.

[0045] The water flow from the water inlet 51 impinges on the water wheel 54 and drives the water wheel drive shaft 55 to rotate, and the water wheel transmission shaft 55-end is connected to the gear set 56.

[0046] The gear set 56 further transmits power to a generator main shaft 57 of the generator 50, which drives the rotor 58 of the generator 50 to rotate, by means of the rotor 58 and the stator 59 of the generator 50. The action produces a current.

Finally, (as shown in FIG. 6), the generator 50 may be provided with a sub-generator 60 at the position of the water outlet 52. The sub-generator 60 includes a body 61 and an impeller 62.

[0048] (shown in FIGS. 7 to 8) The flow of water from the water outlet 52 of the generator 50 impinges on the impeller 62 of the sub-generator 60 to cause it to rotate and generate an electric current.

[0049] wherein the blade of the impeller 62 can be designed with the structure of a fan blade.

[0050] Moreover, a water tank 621 may be disposed on each of the blades of the impeller 62, and the setting of the water tank 621 can more effectively convert the potential energy of the water flow into kinetic energy and further convert it into electric energy.

[0051] As described above, the apparatus of the present invention can utilize the potential energy of water to the utmost extent, and the remaining potential can be excited by the power supply, thereby reducing the weight of the rotor of the generator 50, improving the power generation efficiency, and facilitating maintenance of the overall device.

Claims

A cooler having a power generation function, comprising: a water flow cooling unit and a water flow power generation unit, the water flow cooling unit including a hot water inflow end and a cold water outflow end, the water flow required to be cooled by the water flow cooling unit The hot water inflow end flows into the water flow cooling unit, and the water flow is cooled by the water flow cooling unit, and then the cooled water flow flows out of the cold water outflow end to the water flow cooling unit to achieve the function of circulating cooling, the water flow power generation unit Located between the hot water inflow end of the water flow cooling unit and the cold water outflow end, the water flow power generation unit is configured to convert the potential energy of the water flow into electric energy.

The water flow cooling unit comprises an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a reservoir and a radiator, wherein the radiator is located between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the inlet pipe is located above the radiator, and the water to be cooled flows from the upper The water flows out of the water inlet pipe and flows into the radiator, and the water flow cooled by the radiator flows into the water reservoir and flows out through the water outlet pipe.

2. The chiller having a power generation function according to claim 1, wherein the water flow power generation unit is located between the water inlet pipe and the heat sink, the heat sink includes a filter tank and a plurality of heat dissipation disks, The filter tank is located below the water inlet pipe, and the filter tank is used for filtering the water flow flowing out of the water inlet pipe.

A plurality of the heat dissipating disks are disposed in the bottom of the filter tank from top to bottom, and each of the heat dissipating discs is provided with a plurality of water drains, and the adjacent water outlets are flat portions, and the water flowing out from the filter tanks Flowing from top to bottom through the water outlet, between the upper and lower heat dissipation disks, water flows down from the lower nozzle of the upper heat sink and flows onto the lower plate portion of the heat sink, and then in the flat plate portion Spreading up and continuing to flow through the lower nozzle of the lower heat sink, in the process, the water flow is gradually cooled by the heat sink.

The water flow power generation unit includes a water reservoir, a water wheel and a generator, and the water storage device is connected to the water inlet pipe of the water flow cooling unit, the water wheel is located below the water inlet pipe of the water flow cooling unit, and the water inlet pipe The outflow of water directly drives the water wheel to rotate, and the water wheel drives the generator to generate electricity.

3. A cooler having a power generating function as claimed in claim 2, wherein the filter tank is in communication with the water flow monitor.

4. A chiller having a power generating function as claimed in claim 3, wherein the radiator is erected on the reservoir by a support.

5. The chiller with power generation function according to claim 4, wherein the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage tank, and the water outlet pipe is provided with a water pump, and the water storage tank is provided with a floating ball. Water valve.

6. A chiller having a power generating function as claimed in claim 5, wherein the generator is connected to the voltage regulator.

7. A cooler having a power generating function as claimed in claim 5, wherein the generator is connected to the rechargeable battery.

8. The chiller having a power generating function according to claim 2, wherein the generator comprises a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water wheel chamber, the water wheel chamber being located at the water inlet and the water outlet Between the water wheel chamber is provided with a water wheel, the water wheel is connected with the water wheel drive shaft, the water flow flowing from the water inlet port impacts the water wheel and drives the water wheel drive shaft to rotate, the water wheel drive shaft end Connected to the gear set, the gear set further transmits power to the generator main shaft of the generator, the main shaft of the generator drives the rotor of the generator to rotate, and the current is generated by the common action of the rotor and the stator of the generator.

9. The chiller having a power generating function according to claim 8, wherein the water inlet is provided with a water pressure regulating valve, and the water pressure regulating valve can adjust the inlet from the water flow cooling unit a water pipe flows into the water inlet The flow of water.

10. The chiller having a power generating function according to claim 9, wherein a generator is further disposed at the water outlet of the generator, the secondary generator including a body and an impeller, and A water tank can be provided on each blade of the impeller.