WO2015059957A1 - Heat exchanger and heat exchange system - Google Patents

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WO2015059957A1
WO2015059957A1 PCT/JP2014/066036 JP2014066036W WO2015059957A1 WO 2015059957 A1 WO2015059957 A1 WO 2015059957A1 JP 2014066036 W JP2014066036 W JP 2014066036W WO 2015059957 A1 WO2015059957 A1 WO 2015059957A1
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俊範 岡田
高橋 大輔
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23CDAIRY PRODUCTS, e.g. MILK, BUTTER OR CHEESE; MILK OR CHEESE SUBSTITUTES; MAKING THEREOF
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    • A23C3/02Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating
    • A23C3/03Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked
    • A23C3/033Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus
    • A23C3/0337Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus the milk flowing through with indirect heat exchange, containing rotating elements, e.g. for improving the heat exchange
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28DHEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D7/00Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
    • F28D7/02Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled
    • F28D7/028Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being helically coiled the conduits of at least one medium being helically coiled, the coils having a conical configuration

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  • the present invention relates to a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system for exchanging heat between fluids, and more particularly to a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system suitable for cooling a high-temperature liquid for beverage with a low-temperature fluid.
  • Patent Document 1 includes holding means for swingably holding the baby bottle in the cooling container, and the baby bottle is swung by swinging the cooling container, whereby the milk in the baby bottle In addition, the refrigerant in the cooling container is agitated by swinging the baby bottle.
  • Patent Document 2 discloses an apparatus that cools hot water by introducing water that has been heated to near the boiling temperature into a pipe that passes through a cooling water tank and cooling it.
  • Patent Document 3 a fluid is allowed to flow on a working surface that exhibits a curvature that substantially matches at least one logarithmic curve according to the “golden section”, and heat is exchanged between the working surface and the fluid. An exchanger is described.
  • the liquid cooling time is shorter than that in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1.
  • it is difficult to remove the pipe through which the liquid flows and clean the inside of the pipe and it is also difficult to visually check the state in the pipe. Therefore, it is difficult to keep beverages such as coffee and tea, not just milk after conditioning.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system that have good heat exchange efficiency and that are easy to clean, disinfect, and check the state of a fluid flow path. It is aimed.
  • a heat exchanger includes a first flow path forming member having a container shape, and the first flow path inside the first flow path forming member.
  • a second flow path-shaped member that is detachably disposed with respect to the path forming member, wherein the first flow path forming member has a diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion from the upper part to the lower part.
  • a first flow path that gradually decreases and flows the heat exchange liquid is formed in the peripheral wall, and the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member
  • a spiral second flow path is formed between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface to allow the heat exchange liquid to exchange heat with the heat exchange liquid.
  • the heat exchange efficiency is good, and the fluid flow path can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked.
  • FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the use condition of the heat exchanger shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 1 It is a perspective view containing the longitudinal cross-section of the heat exchanger of further another embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the heat exchange system of the other example of the heat exchange system shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the heat exchange system of the further another example of the heat exchange system shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a heat exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the heat exchange system 100 includes a heat exchanger 1, a tank (storage unit) 2, and a pump (supply unit) 3.
  • the heat exchanger 1 performs heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 130 and the heat exchange liquid 110.
  • the heat exchanger 1 is connected to the tank 2 and the pump 3 respectively.
  • the tank 2 stores the heat exchange liquid 130.
  • the pump 3 sends out the heat exchange liquid 130 stored in the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 circulates through the tank 2, the pump 3 and the heat exchanger 1. Specifically, the heat exchange liquid 130 is sent from the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1 by the pump 3, passes through the flow path disposed in the heat exchanger 1, and the heat exchange liquid 110. After heat exchange, it is returned to the tank 2.
  • a heat exchange liquid outlet 4 is disposed at the top of the heat exchanger 1, and a heat exchange liquid 110 that receives heat exchange from the heat exchange liquid outlet 4 is poured into the heat exchanger 1.
  • the heat exchanger 1 has a flow path for flowing the heat exchange liquid 110 poured from above.
  • the heat exchange liquid 110 flows down from the top to the bottom in the flow path of the heat exchanger 1, and during this time, heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 130 and the heat exchange liquid 110 is performed. Thereafter, the heat exchange liquid 110 flows out of the heat exchanger 1 and is poured into the cup 5. If the heat exchange liquid 110 is milk for infants, a baby bottle may be placed directly instead of the cup 5.
  • the heat exchange amount with respect to the heat exchange liquid 110 in the heat exchanger 1 can be changed.
  • the temperature of the to-be-heated liquid 110 flowing out from the heat exchanger 1 can be adjusted.
  • the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 changes in a direction approaching the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130
  • the flow rate is reduced, the temperature changes in a direction away from the heat exchange liquid 110.
  • the high-temperature heat exchange liquid 110 with the low-temperature heat exchange liquid 130 when the feed flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 130 is increased, the heat exchange flowing out from the heat exchanger 1 is performed.
  • the temperature of the liquid 110 decreases.
  • the feed flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 130 is decreased, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 flowing out of the heat exchanger 1 increases.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heat exchanger 1.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4
  • FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • the heat exchanger 1 includes, as main components, a flow path forming first member (flow path forming inner member) 11, a flow path forming second member 12, and a flow path forming third member (flow path forming).
  • the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 have a substantially conical shape, are arranged with the bottom surface of the conical shape facing up, and have a container shape with the bottom surface opened. This shape is substantially the same as the conical portion of the funnel, for example.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface (inside) of the flow path forming first member 11, and the flow path forming third member 13 is disposed on the outer surface of the flow path forming first member 11. That is, the heat exchanger 1 arranges the flow path forming first member 11 in the flow path forming third member 13, arranges the flow path forming second member 12 in the flow path forming first member 11, These flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 are formed by overlapping them.
  • the central axis of the conical portion is shown as the Z axis, and the axes orthogonal to the central axis (Z axis) of the conical portion are shown as the X axis and Y axis, respectively.
  • the flow path forming first member 11 has a conical portion 111 and a flange portion 112 which are main body portions.
  • the flange portion 112 is formed horizontally (perpendicular to the Z axis) around the conical portion 111 at the upper end portion of the conical portion 111.
  • a lower end opening 113 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • the flow path forming first member 11 is formed, for example, by press molding a thin metal plate.
  • a cheap and corrosion-resistant metal for example, SUS
  • SUS stainless steel
  • it is a metal member, its heat conductivity is higher than that of the resin molding material, and the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 can be improved.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 has a conical part 121 which is a main body part, and a processing liquid receiving part 123.
  • a spiral groove 122 having a V-shaped recess with respect to the outer peripheral surface is formed from the upper part to the lower part.
  • the V-shaped spiral groove 122 has a first inner surface extending substantially horizontally from the groove bottom (V-shaped valley bottom) and a second inner surface extending from the groove bottom (V-shaped valley bottom). This is a shape extending downward at an angle of 90 degrees or more with respect to the inner surface of one. This also applies to the other embodiments described below.
  • the spiral groove 122 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the conical portion 121, the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11 can be obtained when the flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • a second channel 114 having a spiral shape is formed between the outer surface of the channel-forming second member 12.
  • the second flow path 114 is a flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows.
  • the lower end of the flow path forming second member 12 has a closed structure, and the lower end of the flow path forming second member 12 in a state where the flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • a gap having a predetermined height is formed between the lower surface of the first member 11 and the upper surface of the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • the treatment liquid receiving portion 123 is formed in an annular groove shape on the outer peripheral portion of the upper end portion of the conical portion 121.
  • a liquid inlet 124 is formed on the bottom surface of the processing liquid receiving portion 123.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 is formed, for example, by resin molding using a mold.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 includes the spiral groove 122 and has a shape in which an undercut is not generated in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) with respect to the XY plane and a draft is easily provided.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 can be easily manufactured at low cost when manufactured by resin molding.
  • the flow path forming third member 13 has a conical portion 136 and a flange portion 135 which are main body portions.
  • the collar portion 135 is formed horizontally (perpendicular to the Z axis) around the conical portion 136 at the upper end portion of the conical portion 136.
  • a lower end opening 133 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • the lower surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming first member 11 is on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming third member 13. Be placed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, an O-ring 18 is provided around the lower end opening 113 of the flow path forming third member 13, and the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11. The lower surface of the part is disposed on the O-ring 18.
  • a first flow path 134 is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the conical portion 136 of the flow path forming third member 13 and the outer peripheral surface of the conical portion 111 of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • the first flow path 134 is a flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows.
  • a liquid inlet 131 and a liquid outlet 132 connected to the first flow path 134 are formed on the outer surface of the conical portion 136 of the flow path forming third member 13.
  • the liquid inlet 131 is an inlet of the first flow path 134 of the heat exchange liquid 130 supplied by the pump 3, that is, the heat exchanger 1.
  • the liquid outlet 132 is an outlet for the heat exchange liquid 130 discharged from the first flow path 134, that is, the heat exchanger 1.
  • the liquid inlet 131 is provided near the lower end portion of the conical portion 136, and the liquid outlet 132 is provided near the upper end portion of the conical portion 136.
  • the seal member 14 has a thin flat ring shape, and is disposed between the flange 135 of the flow path forming third member 13 and the flange 112 of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • the collar part 135 and the collar part 112 are fixed to each other by a fixing member (not shown). With such a configuration, the position of the upper end portion of the first flow path 134, that is, the positions of both flange portions 135 and 112 are sealed.
  • the fastening first member 15 has a male screw shape having a head, and a through hole reaching the lower end from the upper end to the center is formed. This through hole serves as a discharge port 17 for the heat exchange liquid 110 from the second flow path 114.
  • the fastening first member 15 has a head disposed on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming first member 11, and a male screw portion of the lower end opening 113 of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13. It arrange
  • the fastening second member 16 is a female screw, and is fastened to the male screw portion of the fastening first member 15 protruding from the lower end opening 133 of the flow path forming third member 13. Therefore, the lower ends of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 are fastened together via the O-ring 18 by the fastening first member 15 and the fastening second member 16. Thereby, the position of the lower end part in the 1st flow path 134, ie, the position of the lower end part of the flow path formation 1st member 11, and the lower end part of the flow path formation 3rd member 13, is sealed.
  • the first flow path 134 formed by combining the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 is appropriately sealed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion. A situation in which the heat exchange liquid 130 in the flow path 134 leaks or a situation in which the heat exchange liquid 130 is mixed with the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second flow path 114 is reliably prevented.
  • the heat exchanger 1 is for treating milk for infants or liquid for beverages as the heat exchange liquid 110, it is handled so that there is no problem in terms of hygiene. Therefore, before use or after use, it is usually washed with a detergent or the like and then boiled or disinfected with a chemical solution. Disinfectant containing sodium hypochlorite is often used as a chemical solution, and is usually used diluted to about 0.0125%.
  • the material of the heat exchanger 1 is preferably a material having high thermal conductivity, and metal, particularly aluminum or copper-based material is optimal.
  • the heat exchanger 1 is made of a metal material, it is molded by casting, die casting, or the like, and then the surface is coated with a fluorine paint or the like to impart corrosion resistance.
  • the above-mentioned sodium hypochlorite contained in the disinfectant is corrosive to metals, and therefore it is necessary to perform a special coating on the heat exchanger 1. This is because pores are formed in the normal coating, and the heat exchanger 1 is eroded from the pores. Thus, when performing special coating with respect to the heat exchanger 1, the manufacturing cost of the heat exchanger 1 becomes very expensive.
  • the flow path forming first member 11 is in direct contact with the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130. Therefore, producing the flow path forming first member 11 with metal is most efficient in improving the heat exchange efficiency.
  • the surface area where the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 are in contact with each other is increased. Is preferred.
  • the press molding if the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 are complicated, the mold becomes expensive, leading to an increase in cost.
  • the flow path of the second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows in order to improve the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130, the flow path of the second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows.
  • the length is long. Specifically, the flow path length of the heat exchange liquid 110 is increased by making the second flow path 114 spiral.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 is formed of metal, like the flow path forming first member 11, from the viewpoint of improving the heat exchange efficiency.
  • the main role of the flow path forming second member 12 is to lengthen the second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows, the flow path forming second member 12 is made of a resin having low thermal conductivity. Even if it forms, the performance fall of the heat exchanger 1 can be decreased.
  • FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the usage state of the heat exchanger 1.
  • the heat exchange liquid 110 When the heat exchange liquid 110 is poured from the heat exchange liquid outlet 4 (see FIG. 1) into the processing liquid receiving portion 123 of the heat exchanger 1, the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes a liquid inlet of the processing liquid receiving portion 123. It flows into the second flow path 114 via 124. The heat exchange liquid 110 flowing into the second flow path 114 flows from the upper part to the lower part of the heat exchanger 1 along the spiral second flow path 114. Thereafter, the heat exchange liquid 110 is discharged from the discharge port 17 at the lower end of the heat exchanger 1 and poured into the cup 5 (see FIG. 1).
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 is sent from the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1 by the pump 3.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 flows into the first flow path 134 from the liquid inlet 131 at the bottom of the heat exchanger 1, and is discharged out of the first flow path 134 from the liquid outlet 132 at the top of the heat exchanger 1. , Returned to the tank 2.
  • the heat exchange liquid 110 is heat exchanged with the heat exchange liquid 130 flowing through the first flow path 134 while flowing through the second flow path 114.
  • the second flow path 114 is formed in a spiral shape, and the flow path length is long.
  • the area where the heat exchange liquid 110 contacts the flow path forming first member 11 increases per flow rate of the second flow path 114. That is, the area where the heat exchange liquid 110 comes into contact with the heat exchange liquid 130 in the second flow path 134 via the flow path forming first member 11 increases per flow rate of the second flow path 114.
  • the efficiency of heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 is improved.
  • a fixing base having an insertion port at the liquid inlet 131 and the liquid outlet 132
  • the heat exchanger 1 and the pipe passing through the heat exchange liquid can be easily inserted and removed.
  • piping such as a silicone tube may be fixed with a hose band or the like.
  • the flow path forming first member 11, the flow path forming second member 12, and the flow path forming third member 13 can be easily disassembled. Therefore, the flow path forming second member 12 is removed from the flow path forming first member 11, and the conical portion 111 can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked for conditions (particularly, checking for sanitary problems). it can. Thereby, hygiene management of the flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is easy. Further, by removing the flow path forming third member 13, it is possible to easily clean the first flow path 134 through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows and to check the state of the first flow path 134.
  • the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
  • the liquid inlet 131 is provided at the lower part, and the liquid outlet 132 is provided at the upper part.
  • the liquid inlet 131 is provided at the lower part, and the liquid outlet 132 is provided at the upper part.
  • the positional relationship between the liquid inlet 131 and the liquid outlet 132 is not limited to this, and the liquid inlet 131 may be provided at the upper part and the liquid outlet 132 may be provided at the lower part.
  • the shape of the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 that form the first flow path 134 and the second flow path 114 is not limited to a conical shape.
  • the second flow path 114 only needs to be formed in a spiral shape whose diameter gradually decreases from the upper part toward the lower part, and the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming second member 12 have such a shape.
  • the channel forming third member 13 that can form the second channel 114 may have a shape corresponding to the channel forming first member 11. The same applies to the heat exchangers of other embodiments described later.
  • the heat exchange liquid 110 is not limited to milk, and may be any liquid such as a beverage liquid.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 is not limited to water, and may be any liquid.
  • any gas may be used as the heat exchange fluid.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 does not come into contact with anything that directly touches the human mouth, such as the heat exchange liquid 130.
  • miscellaneous bacteria and the like may move from the first flow path 134 of the heat exchange liquid 130 to the second flow path 114 of the heat exchange liquid 110. Therefore, it is preferable to use a heat exchange liquid 130 that does not have a sanitary problem.
  • the heat exchanger 1 is described as cooling the heat exchange liquid 110 with the heat exchange liquid 130, but the heat exchange liquid 110 is heated by the heat exchange liquid 130. There may be.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 201 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the heat exchanger 201 includes a flow path forming second member 211 instead of the flow path forming second member 12 of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. Similar to the flow path forming second member 12, the flow path forming second member 211 has a spiral groove 212 having a V-shaped cross section formed on the outer peripheral surface (side surface) of the conical portion 121 from the upper part to the lower part. However, in the spiral groove 212, the width of the groove gradually increases and the depth of the groove increases from the top to the bottom.
  • the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11 can be obtained when the flow path forming second member 211 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11.
  • a spiral second channel 213 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is formed between the second channel 211 and the outer surface of the channel forming second member 211.
  • the second channel 213 has the spiral groove 212 formed as described above, so that the channel length for one round is gradually shorter from the upstream side (upper part) where the channel length for one cycle is long.
  • the size of the flow path (allowable flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the flow path) gradually increases toward the downstream side (lower part).
  • the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 rises to the upper side of the second flow path 213. Is likely to occur. In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 213 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in the heat exchanger 201 falls.
  • the size of the second flow path 213 (allowable flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the flow path) gradually increases from the upstream side toward the downstream side. Therefore, the amount of the second flow path 213 that can hold the heat exchange liquid 110 on the downstream side increases, and therefore the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is unlikely to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 213 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 202 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the heat exchanger 202 includes a flow path forming second member 221 instead of the flow path forming second member 12 of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG.
  • the flow path forming second member 221 has a lower end opening 222 formed at the lower end.
  • a lower end opening 222 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming second member 221. Therefore, the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 that exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17 can flow into the region inside the flow path forming second member 221 from the lower end opening 222, and the second flow path 114. Then, the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes difficult to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 114 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
  • the configuration of the present embodiment is naturally applicable not only to the heat exchanger 1 (see FIG. 4) but also to the heat exchanger 201 (see FIG. 7).
  • the flow path forming second member 12 has a container shape. Such a configuration is preferable for reducing the weight of the heat exchanger 1, facilitating manufacturing, and reducing material costs.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 is not limited to the container shape.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 may have a structure in which the upper surface of the conical portion 121 is closed.
  • the flow path forming second member 12 may have a structure in which members are packed inside the conical portion 121 (a structure in which the inside is not a cavity). That is, the flow path forming second member 12 forms the flow path forming first member 11 together with the flow path forming first member 11, and the second flow path 114 can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked. Any material that can be easily removed from the flow path forming first member 11 may be used.
  • the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. 4 is not limited to the configuration including the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13.
  • the first flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 are integrated.
  • the flow path forming member may be provided.
  • a container-shaped first flow path forming member is provided, and the first flow path is formed in the peripheral wall of the first flow path forming member. 134 is formed, the flow path forming second member 12 is detachably disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming member, and the first flow path forming member and the flow path forming second member (second flow path forming member) 12 are disposed.
  • the 2nd flow path 114 may be formed between these.
  • the above configuration can be similarly applied to the other heat exchangers 201 and 202.
  • the second flow path 114 is used as the flow path for the heat exchange liquid 110 and the first flow path 134 is used as the flow path for the heat exchange liquid 130.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the second flow path 114 may be the flow path of the heat exchange liquid 130 and the first flow path may be the flow path of the heat exchange liquid 110.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a heat exchange system 101 according to a modification of the heat exchange system 100.
  • a heat exchange system 101 shown in FIG. 9 is different from the heat exchange system 100 shown in FIG. 1 in that an auxiliary cooling mechanism 6 is installed in the tank 2.
  • the auxiliary cooling mechanism 6 is an air cooling mechanism using a fan, a cooling mechanism using a Peltier element, a heat dissipation mechanism including fins, or the like.
  • the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 increases due to heat exchange with the heat exchange liquid 110.
  • the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 is large (relative to the heat exchange liquid 130) or the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 is very high, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 increases. Will grow.
  • the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 rises, the temperature difference from the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes smaller, and the amount of heat exchange decreases.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 stored in the tank 2 is cooled by the auxiliary cooling mechanism 6, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 that has risen due to the heat exchange can be efficiently reduced. Thereby, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 can be maintained at a low temperature, and a decrease in the heat exchange amount can be suppressed. Furthermore, the amount of the heat exchange liquid 130 as cooling water stored in the tank 2 can be reduced.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a heat exchange system 102 according to another modification of the heat exchange system 100.
  • a heat exchanging system 102 shown in FIG. 10 is different from the heat exchanging system 100 shown in FIG.
  • the heat exchange system 102 in this case warms the low-temperature heat exchange liquid 110 using the high-temperature heat exchange liquid 130.
  • Refrigerating liquid stored in a refrigerator or the like is generally heated by a microwave oven.
  • heating by a microwave oven is non-uniform and a hot hot spot is locally generated.
  • heating by the heat exchange system 102 is suitable.
  • the heat exchanger shown in each example can adjust the temperature of the heat exchange liquid (particularly cooling the milk after milk preparation) to an appropriate temperature in a sanitary manner in a short time. it can. Furthermore, since the heat exchanger has a simple structure, it can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, it is possible to cool and warm hygienic beverages, in particular, to cool hot milk after preparation to an appropriate temperature. For this reason, the troublesome operation
  • the heat exchanger according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a first flow path forming member (a flow path forming first member 11 and a flow path forming third member 13) having a container shape, and the first flow path forming member. And a second flow path-shaped member (flow path forming second members 12, 211, 221) disposed detachably with respect to the first flow path forming member.
  • the path forming member has a diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion that gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, and a first flow path 134 through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows is formed in the peripheral wall portion.
  • the heat exchange liquid 130 is exchanged by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface.
  • a spiral second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is formed.
  • the first flow path forming member is disposed inside the first flow path forming member.
  • the spiral second flow path 114 can be easily formed between the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member. Can be formed.
  • the second flow path 114 formed in this way has a diameter that gradually decreases from the upper part (upstream side) to the lower part (downstream side).
  • the second flow path 114 is formed in a spiral shape and has a long flow path length, the heat exchange liquid 110 that flows through the second flow path 114 and the heat exchange liquid 130 that flows through the first flow path 134 The heat exchange efficiency is improved.
  • the second flow path member is detachably disposed with respect to the first flow path forming member, the second flow path member can be removed by washing the second flow path 114, Disinfection and status check can be easily performed.
  • the first flow path forming member (the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13) is the second flow path 114.
  • a discharge port 17 for discharging the heat exchange liquid 110 from the bottom is formed at the lower end, and the second flow path forming member (flow path forming second member 12) has a container shape and has an opening at the lower end. (Lower end opening 222) is formed.
  • the excess heat exchange liquid 110 is transferred to the heat exchanger. It will accumulate in the lower part of 202.
  • the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 may rise to the upper side (upstream side) of the second flow path 114. It is likely to occur. In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 114 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in the heat exchanger 202 falls.
  • the heat exchange liquid 110 that exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17 can flow into the region inside the second flow path forming member from the opening of the second flow path forming member.
  • the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is difficult to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 114 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
  • the first flow path forming member includes a flow path forming inner member (flow path forming first member 11) and a flow path forming outer member ( A flow path forming third member 13) between the outer peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming outer member by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface.
  • a flow path 134 is formed, and between the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member (flow path forming second member 12), these inner peripheral surface and outer periphery
  • the second flow path 114 is formed by the surface.
  • the first flow path forming member includes the flow path forming inner member and the flow path forming outer member that form the second flow path 114. It can be formed by press molding a thin metal plate having high thermal conductivity. In this case, a metal material that is inexpensive and has corrosion resistance to the disinfectant in the second flow path 114 can be used as the material for the flow path forming inner member. In this case, the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second flow path 114 and the heat exchange liquid 130 in the first flow path 134 can be improved.
  • the heat exchanger according to aspect 4 of the present invention is the heat exchanger according to any one of the aspects 1 to 3, wherein the first flow path forming member (the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13) is A discharge port 17 for discharging the heat exchange liquid 110 from the second channel 213 is formed at the lower end, and the size of the channel of the second channel 213 gradually increases from the top to the bottom. ing.
  • the heat exchanger 201 when the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 supplied to the second flow path 213 exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17, the excess heat exchange is performed.
  • the liquid 110 accumulates in the lower part of the heat exchanger.
  • the liquid surface of the heat exchange liquid 110 is on the upper side of the second flow path 213 ( It is easy to get up to the upstream). In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 213 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in a heat exchanger falls.
  • the size of the second flow path 213 gradually increases from the upper part (upstream side) to the lower part (downstream side). Therefore, the amount of the second flow path 213 that can hold the heat exchange liquid 110 on the downstream side increases, and therefore the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is unlikely to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 213 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
  • a heat exchanger according to Aspect 5 of the present invention is a heat exchanger 1, 201, 202 according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, a storage unit (tank 2) for storing the heat exchange liquid 130, and A supply unit (pump 3) for supplying the heat exchange liquid 130 from the storage unit to the heat exchangers 1, 201, 202;
  • the present invention can be used for cooling and heating hygienic beverages, in particular, cooling high-temperature milk after milk preparation to an appropriate temperature.

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Abstract

Provided are a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system which have satisfactory heat exchange efficiency, enable a fluid passage to be cleaned and sterilize easily, and enable the conditions thereof to be confirmed easily. A heat exchanger is provided with a first flow passage-forming member (11, 13) having a container shape; and a flow passage-forming second member (12) disposed on the inside of the first flow passage forming member (11, 13) so that the flow passage-forming second member (12) is mountable and dismountable from the first flow passage-forming member (11, 13). The first flow passage-forming member (11, 13) of the heat exchanger (1) is configured in such a manner that: the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall section of the container shape gradually decreases from the upper part toward the lower part; a first flow passage (134) through which heat exchange liquid flows is formed inside the peripheral wall section; and a helical second flow passage (114) through which liquid to be subjected to heat exchange flows is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the first flow passage-forming member (11, 13) and the outer peripheral surface of the flow passage-forming second member (12).

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熱交換器および熱交換システムHeat exchanger and heat exchange system
 本発明は流体間の熱の交換を行う熱交換器および熱交換システム、特に、飲料用の高温液体を低温流体により冷却するのに好適な熱交換器および熱交換システムに関するものである。 The present invention relates to a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system for exchanging heat between fluids, and more particularly to a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system suitable for cooling a high-temperature liquid for beverage with a low-temperature fluid.
 近年、WHO(世界保健機関:World Health Organization)とFAO(国連食糧農業機関:Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)が共同作成した「乳児用調整粉乳の安全な調乳、保存及び取扱いに関するガイドライン」によれば、乳児用の粉ミルクでは、エンテロバクター・サカザキなどへの感染による乳児の重篤な疾患や死亡との関連が報告されている。さらに、上記感染への防止対策として、乳児に与える粉ミルク調乳用の飲料水は、70℃以上に沸かして使用しなければならない、とされている。このため、乳児に粉ミルクを調乳して与えるためには、70℃程度で調乳したミルクを40℃程度にまで冷却する必要がある。 “Guidelines for Safe Formulation, Storage and Handling of Infant Formulad Milk” jointly created by WHO (World Health Organization: World Health Organization) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization: Food Organization: of the United Nations) in recent years According to the report, infant milk powder has been associated with serious illness and death of infants due to infection with Enterobacter Sakazaki and others. Furthermore, as a countermeasure against the above-mentioned infection, it is said that the powdered milk preparation drinking water given to the infant must be boiled to 70 ° C. or higher. For this reason, in order to prepare powdered milk for infants, it is necessary to cool the milk prepared at about 70 ° C. to about 40 ° C.
 このような乳児用のミルクを高温から適温に冷却する方法としては、哺乳瓶内の高温のミルクを、水道水等を用いて外部から冷やすことが一般的である。 As a method for cooling the infant milk from a high temperature to an appropriate temperature, it is common to cool the high temperature milk in the baby bottle from the outside using tap water or the like.
 この冷却方法に関し、冷却を簡便化する手段として、例えば特許文献1に示す冷却容器が知られている。具体的には、特許文献1には、冷却容器に哺乳瓶を揺動可能に保持する保持手段を設け、冷却容器を揺動することにより哺乳瓶を揺動させ、これによって哺乳瓶内のミルクを攪拌するとともに、哺乳瓶の揺動により冷却容器内の冷媒を攪拌するようになっている。 Regarding this cooling method, as a means for simplifying cooling, for example, a cooling container shown in Patent Document 1 is known. Specifically, Patent Document 1 includes holding means for swingably holding the baby bottle in the cooling container, and the baby bottle is swung by swinging the cooling container, whereby the milk in the baby bottle In addition, the refrigerant in the cooling container is agitated by swinging the baby bottle.
 一方、乳児用のミルクに限らず、液体の冷却については一般に熱交換を用いる方法が採用されている。例えば特許文献2には、沸騰温度近くまで加熱された水を冷却用の水タンクの中を通る配管内に導いて冷却させることにより、湯冷ましを作る装置が示されている。 On the other hand, not only milk for infants but also a method using heat exchange is generally adopted for cooling liquids. For example, Patent Document 2 discloses an apparatus that cools hot water by introducing water that has been heated to near the boiling temperature into a pipe that passes through a cooling water tank and cooling it.
 また、特許文献3には、「黄金分割」に従った少なくとも1つの対数曲線にほぼ一致する彎曲を呈する作用面上に流体を流し、この作用面と、流体との間で熱交換を行う熱交換器が記載されている。 Further, in Patent Document 3, a fluid is allowed to flow on a working surface that exhibits a curvature that substantially matches at least one logarithmic curve according to the “golden section”, and heat is exchanged between the working surface and the fluid. An exchanger is described.
日本国公開特許公報「特開2011-229594号公報(2011年11月17日公開)」Japanese Patent Publication “JP 2011-229594 A (published on November 17, 2011)” 日本国特許第3029732号明細書(2000年4月4日発行)Japanese Patent No. 3029732 (issued April 4, 2000) 日本国公表特許公報「特表2005-513410号公報(2005年5月12日公表)」Japanese Patent Gazette "Special Table 2005-513410 Publication (May 12, 2005)"
 しかしながら、特許文献1に示す構成では、冷却容器を用いても5分以上の長い冷却時間が必要となっている。これは、特許文献1に示す構成では、哺乳瓶等の容器に入っているミルク等の液体を冷却容器内の冷媒によって冷却するものであるから、冷媒と接触する冷却対象物の面積が哺乳瓶等の容器の表面積に限られているためである。 However, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1, a long cooling time of 5 minutes or more is required even if a cooling container is used. This is because, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1, a liquid such as milk contained in a container such as a baby bottle is cooled by the refrigerant in the cooling container, so that the area of the cooling object in contact with the refrigerant is the baby bottle. This is because the surface area of the container is limited.
 さらに、特許文献1に示す構成では、予め冷却容器を数時間冷蔵庫で冷やしておく必要がある等、利便性にも課題がある。特に生後間もない乳児に粉ミルクを調乳して与える場合では、数時間おきにミルクを与える必要があるうえ、夜間もミルクを与える必要がある。このため、冷却容器を冷やすといった煩わしい作業は極力なくすことが望ましい。 Furthermore, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem in convenience, for example, the cooling container needs to be cooled in a refrigerator for several hours in advance. In particular, when formulating and feeding infant formula to infants that are shortly after birth, it is necessary to feed milk every few hours and also to feed milk at night. For this reason, it is desirable to eliminate the troublesome work of cooling the cooling container as much as possible.
 また、特許文献2に示す構成では、特許文献1に示す構成と比較して液体の冷却時間が短時間となる。しかしながら、液体が流れる配管を取外して配管内を洗浄することが困難なうえ、配管内の状態を目視で確認することも困難である。そのため、調乳後のミルクに限らず、コーヒーやお茶といった飲料を衛生に保つことが困難である。 Further, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 2, the liquid cooling time is shorter than that in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1. However, it is difficult to remove the pipe through which the liquid flows and clean the inside of the pipe, and it is also difficult to visually check the state in the pipe. Therefore, it is difficult to keep beverages such as coffee and tea, not just milk after conditioning.
 また、特許文献3に示す構成では、液体流路が複雑な形状であるため、流路の洗浄および流路の状態確認を容易に行うことができず、衛生管理が困難となる。 Further, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 3, since the liquid flow path has a complicated shape, it is difficult to clean the flow path and confirm the state of the flow path, which makes hygiene management difficult.
 本発明は、上記の問題点に鑑みてなされたものであり、熱交換効率が良好であり、かつ流体流路の洗浄、消毒および状態確認が容易である熱交換器および熱交換システムの提供を目的としている。 The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a heat exchanger and a heat exchange system that have good heat exchange efficiency and that are easy to clean, disinfect, and check the state of a fluid flow path. It is aimed.
 上記の課題を解決するために、本発明の一態様に係る熱交換器は、容器形状を有する第1の流路形成部材と、前記第1の流路形成部材の内側に前記第1の流路形成部材に対して取り外し可能に配置された第2の流路形部材とを備え、前記第1の流路形成部材は、容器形状の周壁部の内周面の径が上部から下部に向かって漸次小さくなり、かつ熱交換用液体を流す第1流路が前記周壁部内に形成され、前記第1の流路形成部材の前記内周面と前記第2の流路形成部材の外周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記熱交換用液体と熱交換される被熱交換液体を流す螺旋状の第2流路が形成されていることを特徴としている。 In order to solve the above-described problem, a heat exchanger according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first flow path forming member having a container shape, and the first flow path inside the first flow path forming member. A second flow path-shaped member that is detachably disposed with respect to the path forming member, wherein the first flow path forming member has a diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion from the upper part to the lower part. A first flow path that gradually decreases and flows the heat exchange liquid is formed in the peripheral wall, and the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member A spiral second flow path is formed between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface to allow the heat exchange liquid to exchange heat with the heat exchange liquid.
 本発明の一態様によれば、熱交換効率が良好であり、かつ流体流路の洗浄、消毒および状態確認が容易である。 According to one aspect of the present invention, the heat exchange efficiency is good, and the fluid flow path can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked.
本発明の実施形態の熱交換システムの構成を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the heat exchange system of embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施の形態の熱交換器の外観を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the heat exchanger of embodiment of this invention. 図2に示した熱交換器の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of the heat exchanger shown in FIG. 図1に示した熱交換器の縦断面を含む斜視図である。It is a perspective view containing the longitudinal cross-section of the heat exchanger shown in FIG. 図5の(a)は図4に示したA部の拡大図、図5の(b)は図4に示したB部の拡大図である。5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG. 図2に示した熱交換器の使用状態を示す縦断面図である。It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the use condition of the heat exchanger shown in FIG. 本発明の他の実施の形態の熱交換器の縦断面を含む斜視図である。It is a perspective view containing the longitudinal cross-section of the heat exchanger of other embodiment of this invention. 本発明のさらに他の実施の形態の熱交換器の縦断面を含む斜視図である。It is a perspective view containing the longitudinal cross-section of the heat exchanger of further another embodiment of this invention. 図1に示した熱交換システムの他の例の熱交換システムの構成を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the heat exchange system of the other example of the heat exchange system shown in FIG. 図1に示した熱交換システムのさらに他の例の熱交換システムの構成を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the heat exchange system of the further another example of the heat exchange system shown in FIG.
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 本発明の実施の形態を図面に基づいて以下に説明する。なお、以下では、一例として、70℃に調乳されたミルクを水によって適温(40度程度)に冷却する熱交換器について説明する。また、以下の説明では、上記のミルクのような、冷却される液体を被熱交換液体と称し、上記の水のような、被熱交換液体を冷却する液体を熱交換用液体(熱交換用流体)と称する。
[Embodiment 1]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, below, the heat exchanger which cools the milk adjusted to 70 degreeC to suitable temperature (about 40 degree | times) with water as an example is demonstrated. In the following description, a liquid to be cooled, such as milk, is referred to as a heat exchange liquid, and a liquid for cooling the heat exchange liquid, such as water, is referred to as a heat exchange liquid (for heat exchange). Fluid).
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 図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る熱交換システムの構成を示す模式図である。図1に示すように、熱交換システム100は、熱交換器1、タンク(貯蔵部)2およびポンプ(供給部)3を含む。
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a heat exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the heat exchange system 100 includes a heat exchanger 1, a tank (storage unit) 2, and a pump (supply unit) 3.
 熱交換器1は、熱交換用液体130と被熱交換液体110との間で熱交換を行うものである。熱交換器1は、タンク2およびポンプ3とそれぞれ接続されている。タンク2は、熱交換用液体130を貯蔵するものである。ポンプ3は、タンク2に貯蔵されている熱交換用液体130を熱交換器1へ送り出すものである。 The heat exchanger 1 performs heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 130 and the heat exchange liquid 110. The heat exchanger 1 is connected to the tank 2 and the pump 3 respectively. The tank 2 stores the heat exchange liquid 130. The pump 3 sends out the heat exchange liquid 130 stored in the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1.
 熱交換用液体130は、タンク2、ポンプ3および熱交換器1を循環する。具体的には、熱交換用液体130は、ポンプ3によってタンク2から熱交換器1に送られ、熱交換器1の中に配設されている流路内を通って被熱交換液体110と熱交換した後、タンク2に戻される。 The heat exchange liquid 130 circulates through the tank 2, the pump 3 and the heat exchanger 1. Specifically, the heat exchange liquid 130 is sent from the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1 by the pump 3, passes through the flow path disposed in the heat exchanger 1, and the heat exchange liquid 110. After heat exchange, it is returned to the tank 2.
 熱交換器1の上部には被熱交換液体出口4が配置されており、被熱交換液体出口4から熱交換を受ける被熱交換液体110が熱交換器1に注がれる。熱交換器1は上方から注がれた被熱交換液体110を流す流路を有する。被熱交換液体110は熱交換器1の流路内を上から下に自重で流れ落ち、この間に熱交換用液体130と被熱交換液体110との熱交換が行われる。その後、被熱交換液体110は、熱交換器1から流出し、カップ5内に注がれる。被熱交換液体110が乳児用のミルクであれば、カップ5に代えて哺乳瓶を直接置いてもよい。 A heat exchange liquid outlet 4 is disposed at the top of the heat exchanger 1, and a heat exchange liquid 110 that receives heat exchange from the heat exchange liquid outlet 4 is poured into the heat exchanger 1. The heat exchanger 1 has a flow path for flowing the heat exchange liquid 110 poured from above. The heat exchange liquid 110 flows down from the top to the bottom in the flow path of the heat exchanger 1, and during this time, heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 130 and the heat exchange liquid 110 is performed. Thereafter, the heat exchange liquid 110 flows out of the heat exchanger 1 and is poured into the cup 5. If the heat exchange liquid 110 is milk for infants, a baby bottle may be placed directly instead of the cup 5.
 また、ポンプ3にて熱交換器1への熱交換用液体130の送り流量を変化させることにより、熱交換器1での被熱交換液体110に対する熱交換量を変えることができる。これにより、熱交換器1から流出する被熱交換液体110の温度を調整することができる。この場合、流量を増やすと被熱交換液体110の温度は熱交換用液体130の温度に近づく方向に変化し、流量を減らすと遠ざかる方向に変化する。具体的には、例えば、低温の熱交換用液体130によって高温の被熱交換液体110を冷却するため、熱交換用液体130の送り流量を増加させると、熱交換器1から流出する被熱交換液体110の温度は低下する。一方、熱交換用液体130の送り流量を減少させると、熱交換器1から流出する被熱交換液体110の温度は上昇する。 Further, by changing the feed flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 130 to the heat exchanger 1 by the pump 3, the heat exchange amount with respect to the heat exchange liquid 110 in the heat exchanger 1 can be changed. Thereby, the temperature of the to-be-heated liquid 110 flowing out from the heat exchanger 1 can be adjusted. In this case, when the flow rate is increased, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 changes in a direction approaching the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130, and when the flow rate is reduced, the temperature changes in a direction away from the heat exchange liquid 110. Specifically, for example, in order to cool the high-temperature heat exchange liquid 110 with the low-temperature heat exchange liquid 130, when the feed flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 130 is increased, the heat exchange flowing out from the heat exchanger 1 is performed. The temperature of the liquid 110 decreases. On the other hand, when the feed flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 130 is decreased, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 flowing out of the heat exchanger 1 increases.
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 次に、熱交換器1の構成について説明する。図2は熱交換器1の外観を示す斜視図である。図3は、図2に示した熱交換器1の分解斜視図である。図4は、図1に示した熱交換器1の縦断面を含む斜視図である。図5の(a)は図4に示したA部の拡大図であり、図5の(b)は図4に示したB部の拡大図である。
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Next, the configuration of the heat exchanger 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heat exchanger 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of a portion B shown in FIG.
 図3に示すように、熱交換器1は、主要部品として、流路形成第1部材(流路形成内側部材)11、流路形成第2部材12および流路形成第3部材(流路形成外側部材)13を備え、その他、シール部材14、締結第1部材15および締結第2部材16を備えている。 As shown in FIG. 3, the heat exchanger 1 includes, as main components, a flow path forming first member (flow path forming inner member) 11, a flow path forming second member 12, and a flow path forming third member (flow path forming). An outer member 13, and a seal member 14, a fastening first member 15, and a fastening second member 16.
 流路形成第1~第3部材11~13は、略円錐形を有し、円錐形の底面を上にして配置され、その底面が開放された容器形状を有する。この形状は、例えば漏斗の円錐部分とほぼ同じ形状である。流路形成第2部材12は流路形成第1部材11の内面(内側)に配置され、流路形成第3部材13は流路形成第1部材11の外面に配置されている。すなわち、熱交換器1は、流路形成第3部材13の中に流路形成第1部材11を配置し、流路形成第1部材11の中に流路形成第2部材12を配置し、これら流路形成第1~第3部材11~13を重ね合わせることにより形成されている。ここで、図2~図4では、円錐部分の中心軸をZ軸とし、この円錐部分の中心軸(Z軸)と直交する軸をそれぞれX軸、Y軸として示している。 The flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 have a substantially conical shape, are arranged with the bottom surface of the conical shape facing up, and have a container shape with the bottom surface opened. This shape is substantially the same as the conical portion of the funnel, for example. The flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface (inside) of the flow path forming first member 11, and the flow path forming third member 13 is disposed on the outer surface of the flow path forming first member 11. That is, the heat exchanger 1 arranges the flow path forming first member 11 in the flow path forming third member 13, arranges the flow path forming second member 12 in the flow path forming first member 11, These flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 are formed by overlapping them. Here, in FIGS. 2 to 4, the central axis of the conical portion is shown as the Z axis, and the axes orthogonal to the central axis (Z axis) of the conical portion are shown as the X axis and Y axis, respectively.
 流路形成第1部材11は、本体部分である円錐部111、および鍔部112を有している。鍔部112は、円錐部111の上端部において、円錐部111の周りに水平(Z軸に対して垂直)に形成されている。流路形成第1部材11の下端部には、下端開口部113が形成されている。 The flow path forming first member 11 has a conical portion 111 and a flange portion 112 which are main body portions. The flange portion 112 is formed horizontally (perpendicular to the Z axis) around the conical portion 111 at the upper end portion of the conical portion 111. A lower end opening 113 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
 流路形成第1部材11は、例えば、薄板の金属板をプレス成型することによって形成されている。このようにして流路形成第1部材11を形成する場合には、安価かつ耐食性のある金属、例えばSUSを使用することができる。また、金属部材であるため、樹脂成型材と比べて熱伝導率が高く、被熱交換液体110と熱交換用液体130との熱交換効率を向上させることができる。 The flow path forming first member 11 is formed, for example, by press molding a thin metal plate. Thus, when forming the flow path formation 1st member 11, a cheap and corrosion-resistant metal, for example, SUS, can be used. Moreover, since it is a metal member, its heat conductivity is higher than that of the resin molding material, and the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 can be improved.
 流路形成第2部材12は、本体部分である円錐部121、および処理液体受入部123を有している。円錐部121の外周面(側面)には、外周面に対して例えばV字形に凹んだ形状の螺旋溝122が上部から下部に亘って形成されている。なお、V字形の螺旋溝122は、詳細には、第1の内面が溝の底(V字の谷底)から略水平に伸び、第2の内面が溝の底(V字の谷底)から第1の内面に対して90度以上の角度で下向きに延びた形状である。この点は、以下の他の実施の形態においても同様である。 The flow path forming second member 12 has a conical part 121 which is a main body part, and a processing liquid receiving part 123. On the outer peripheral surface (side surface) of the conical portion 121, a spiral groove 122 having a V-shaped recess with respect to the outer peripheral surface is formed from the upper part to the lower part. In detail, the V-shaped spiral groove 122 has a first inner surface extending substantially horizontally from the groove bottom (V-shaped valley bottom) and a second inner surface extending from the groove bottom (V-shaped valley bottom). This is a shape extending downward at an angle of 90 degrees or more with respect to the inner surface of one. This also applies to the other embodiments described below.
 円錐部121の外周面に螺旋溝122が形成されていることにより、流路形成第1部材11の内面に流路形成第2部材12を配置した場合に、流路形成第1部材11の内面と流路形成第2部材12の外面との間に、螺旋状の第2流路114が形成される。この第2流路114は、被熱交換液体110が流れる流路である。 Since the spiral groove 122 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the conical portion 121, the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11 can be obtained when the flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11. And a second channel 114 having a spiral shape is formed between the outer surface of the channel-forming second member 12. The second flow path 114 is a flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows.
 流路形成第2部材12の下端部は閉じた構造であり、流路形成第1部材11の内面に流路形成第2部材12を配置した状態において、流路形成第2部材12の下端部の下面と流路形成第1部材11の下端部の上面との間には、所定高さの隙間が形成されるようになっている。 The lower end of the flow path forming second member 12 has a closed structure, and the lower end of the flow path forming second member 12 in a state where the flow path forming second member 12 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11. A gap having a predetermined height is formed between the lower surface of the first member 11 and the upper surface of the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
 処理液体受入部123は、円錐部121の上端部の外周部に、環状の溝状に形成されている。処理液体受入部123の底面には、液体流入口124が形成されている。これにより、被熱交換液体出口4から処理液体受入部123に注入された被熱交換液体110は、液体流入口124から流路形成第1部材11と流路形成第2部材12との間の第2流路114に流入する。 The treatment liquid receiving portion 123 is formed in an annular groove shape on the outer peripheral portion of the upper end portion of the conical portion 121. A liquid inlet 124 is formed on the bottom surface of the processing liquid receiving portion 123. As a result, the heat exchange liquid 110 injected from the heat exchange liquid outlet 4 into the treatment liquid receiving portion 123 is transferred between the flow path formation first member 11 and the flow path formation second member 12 from the liquid inlet 124. It flows into the second flow path 114.
 流路形成第2部材12は、例えば金型を使用した樹脂の成型によって形成される。この場合、流路形成第2部材12は、螺旋溝122を含め、XY平面に対して、鉛直方向(Z軸方向)にアンダーカットが生じない、抜き勾配を付けやすい形状とされる。流路形成第2部材12は、樹脂成型にて作製する場合、低コストかつ容易に作製することができる。 The flow path forming second member 12 is formed, for example, by resin molding using a mold. In this case, the flow path forming second member 12 includes the spiral groove 122 and has a shape in which an undercut is not generated in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction) with respect to the XY plane and a draft is easily provided. The flow path forming second member 12 can be easily manufactured at low cost when manufactured by resin molding.
 流路形成第3部材13は、本体部分である円錐部136、および鍔部135を有している。鍔部135は、円錐部136の上端部において、円錐部136の周りに水平(Z軸に対して垂直)に形成されている。流路形成第1部材11の下端部には、下端開口部133が成されている。 The flow path forming third member 13 has a conical portion 136 and a flange portion 135 which are main body portions. The collar portion 135 is formed horizontally (perpendicular to the Z axis) around the conical portion 136 at the upper end portion of the conical portion 136. A lower end opening 133 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11.
 流路形成第3部材13を流路形成第1部材11の外面に配置した状態において、流路形成第3部材13の下端部の上面に、流路形成第1部材11の下端部の下面が配置される。詳細には、流路形成第3部材13の下端開口部113の周りには、図5の(b)に示すように、Oリング18が設けられており、流路形成第1部材11の下端部の下面はOリング18上に配置される。 In the state where the flow path forming third member 13 is disposed on the outer surface of the flow path forming first member 11, the lower surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming first member 11 is on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming third member 13. Be placed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, an O-ring 18 is provided around the lower end opening 113 of the flow path forming third member 13, and the lower end of the flow path forming first member 11. The lower surface of the part is disposed on the O-ring 18.
 また、鍔部135の上に、シール部材14を介して、流路形成第1部材11の鍔部112が配置される。さらに、流路形成第3部材13の円錐部136の内周面と流路形成第1部材11の円錐部111の外周面との間に第1流路134が形成される。この第1流路134は、熱交換用液体130が流れる流路である。 Further, the flange portion 112 of the flow path forming first member 11 is disposed on the flange portion 135 via the seal member 14. Furthermore, a first flow path 134 is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the conical portion 136 of the flow path forming third member 13 and the outer peripheral surface of the conical portion 111 of the flow path forming first member 11. The first flow path 134 is a flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows.
 流路形成第3部材13の円錐部136の外面には、第1流路134とつながっている液体入口131および液体出口132が形成されている。液体入口131は、ポンプ3によって供給される熱交換用液体130の第1流路134すなわち熱交換器1への流入口である。液体出口132は、第1流路134すなわち熱交換器1から排出される熱交換用液体130の流出口である。液体入口131は円錐部136の下端部付近に設けられ、液体出口132は円錐部136の上端部付近に設けられている。 A liquid inlet 131 and a liquid outlet 132 connected to the first flow path 134 are formed on the outer surface of the conical portion 136 of the flow path forming third member 13. The liquid inlet 131 is an inlet of the first flow path 134 of the heat exchange liquid 130 supplied by the pump 3, that is, the heat exchanger 1. The liquid outlet 132 is an outlet for the heat exchange liquid 130 discharged from the first flow path 134, that is, the heat exchanger 1. The liquid inlet 131 is provided near the lower end portion of the conical portion 136, and the liquid outlet 132 is provided near the upper end portion of the conical portion 136.
 シール部材14は、薄い平板のリング形状であり、流路形成第3部材13の鍔部135と流路形成第1部材11の鍔部112との間に配置されている。鍔部135と鍔部112は固定部材(図示せず)により互いに固定されている。このような構成により、第1流路134における上端部の位置すなわち両鍔部135,112の位置がシールされている。 The seal member 14 has a thin flat ring shape, and is disposed between the flange 135 of the flow path forming third member 13 and the flange 112 of the flow path forming first member 11. The collar part 135 and the collar part 112 are fixed to each other by a fixing member (not shown). With such a configuration, the position of the upper end portion of the first flow path 134, that is, the positions of both flange portions 135 and 112 are sealed.
 締結第1部材15は、図4に示すように、頭部を有する雄ねじ形状であり、中心部に上端部から下端部に達する貫通孔が形成されている。この貫通孔は、第2流路114からの被熱交換液体110の排出口17となっている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the fastening first member 15 has a male screw shape having a head, and a through hole reaching the lower end from the upper end to the center is formed. This through hole serves as a discharge port 17 for the heat exchange liquid 110 from the second flow path 114.
 締結第1部材15は、頭部が流路形成第1部材11の下端部の上面に配置され、雄ねじ部が流路形成第1部材11の下端開口部113および流路形成第3部材13の下端開口部133を貫通して下方へ突出した状態に配置されている。 The fastening first member 15 has a head disposed on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the flow path forming first member 11, and a male screw portion of the lower end opening 113 of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13. It arrange | positions in the state which penetrated the lower end opening part 133 and protruded below.
 締結第2部材16は雌ねじであり、流路形成第3部材13の下端開口部133から突出している締結第1部材15の雄ねじ部に締結されている。したがって、締結第1部材15および締結第2部材16により、流路形成第1部材11および流路形成第3部材13の下端部同士がOリング18を介して締結されている。これにより、第1流路134における下端部の位置、すなわち流路形成第1部材11の下端部と流路形成第3部材13の下端部との位置がシールされている。 The fastening second member 16 is a female screw, and is fastened to the male screw portion of the fastening first member 15 protruding from the lower end opening 133 of the flow path forming third member 13. Therefore, the lower ends of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 are fastened together via the O-ring 18 by the fastening first member 15 and the fastening second member 16. Thereby, the position of the lower end part in the 1st flow path 134, ie, the position of the lower end part of the flow path formation 1st member 11, and the lower end part of the flow path formation 3rd member 13, is sealed.
 上記のように、流路形成第1部材11と流路形成第3部材13とを組み合わせて形成される第1流路134は、上端部および下端部において適切にシールされているので、第1流路134の中の熱交換用液体130が漏れる事態、あるいは熱交換用液体130が第2流路114の被熱交換液体110と混ざり合う事態が確実に防止されている。 As described above, the first flow path 134 formed by combining the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 is appropriately sealed at the upper end portion and the lower end portion. A situation in which the heat exchange liquid 130 in the flow path 134 leaks or a situation in which the heat exchange liquid 130 is mixed with the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second flow path 114 is reliably prevented.
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 熱交換器1は、被熱交換液体110として、乳児用のミルクや飲料用の液体を処理するものであるから、衛生上に問題がないように扱われる。そのため、使用前あるいは使用後には、通常、洗剤等で洗浄した後、煮沸消毒や薬液による消毒がなされる。薬液として多く用いられるのは、次亜塩素酸ナトリウムを含有した消毒薬であり、通常は、0.0125%程度に薄めて使用される。
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Since the heat exchanger 1 is for treating milk for infants or liquid for beverages as the heat exchange liquid 110, it is handled so that there is no problem in terms of hygiene. Therefore, before use or after use, it is usually washed with a detergent or the like and then boiled or disinfected with a chemical solution. Disinfectant containing sodium hypochlorite is often used as a chemical solution, and is usually used diluted to about 0.0125%.
 ここで、熱交換器1の材質は、熱伝導率の高いものが好ましく、金属、特に、アルミや銅系の材料が最適である。熱交換器1は、金属材料にて作製される場合、鋳造やダイカスト成形などにより型成型され、その後、表面がフッ素塗料等によりコーティングされ、耐食性が付与される。 Here, the material of the heat exchanger 1 is preferably a material having high thermal conductivity, and metal, particularly aluminum or copper-based material is optimal. When the heat exchanger 1 is made of a metal material, it is molded by casting, die casting, or the like, and then the surface is coated with a fluorine paint or the like to impart corrosion resistance.
 しかしながら、消毒薬に含まれる上記の次亜塩素酸ナトリウムは、金属に対して腐食性があるため、熱交換器1には特殊なコーティングを行う必要がある。これは、通常のコーティングでは気孔が生じ、その気孔から熱交換器1が浸食されてしまうためである。このように、熱交換器1に対して特殊なコーティングを行う場合、熱交換器1の製造コストは非常に高価になる。 However, the above-mentioned sodium hypochlorite contained in the disinfectant is corrosive to metals, and therefore it is necessary to perform a special coating on the heat exchanger 1. This is because pores are formed in the normal coating, and the heat exchanger 1 is eroded from the pores. Thus, when performing special coating with respect to the heat exchanger 1, the manufacturing cost of the heat exchanger 1 becomes very expensive.
 また、鋳造やダイカスト成形では、材料が完全に充填されない箇所が発生することが多い。このように材料が充填されずに空間が形成された場合、その熱伝導率が変わり、熱交換器1としての能力にバラツキを生じさせてしまう。そのため、歩留りの低下が発生し、高コストとなってしまうといった問題が生じる。 Also, in casting and die casting, there are many cases where the material is not completely filled. When the space is formed without being filled with the material in this way, the thermal conductivity is changed, and the ability as the heat exchanger 1 is varied. Therefore, there arises a problem that the yield is reduced and the cost is increased.
 一方、次亜塩素酸ナトリウムを含有した消毒薬に耐性を持つ金属としては、モリブデンが添加されているSUS316、SUS317、SUS444、SUS447J1、SUSXM27、SUS329J2L、あるいはクロム含有量の多いステンレスが知られている。このような金属を使用して熱交換器1を安価に作製するにはプレス成型が最も望ましい。 On the other hand, as a metal having resistance to a disinfectant containing sodium hypochlorite, SUS316, SUS317, SUS444, SUS447J1, SUSXM27, SUS329J2L to which molybdenum is added, or stainless steel having a high chromium content is known. . In order to manufacture the heat exchanger 1 at low cost using such a metal, press molding is most desirable.
 なお、流路形成第1~第3部材11~13のうち、流路形成第1部材11は被熱交換液体110および熱交換用液体130と直接に接する。したがって、流路形成第1部材11を金属で作製することは熱交換効率の向上において最も効率が良い。 Of the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13, the flow path forming first member 11 is in direct contact with the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130. Therefore, producing the flow path forming first member 11 with metal is most efficient in improving the heat exchange efficiency.
 また、熱交換器1において、被熱交換液体110と熱交換用液体130との熱交換効率を向上させるためには、被熱交換液体110と熱交換用液体130とが接する表面積を増加させることが好ましい。しかしながら、プレス成型では、流路形成第1~第3部材11~13を複雑な形状にした場合、金型が高額になることから、コスト増加につながる。 In the heat exchanger 1, in order to improve the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130, the surface area where the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 are in contact with each other is increased. Is preferred. However, in the press molding, if the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 are complicated, the mold becomes expensive, leading to an increase in cost.
 そこで、本実施の形態の熱交換器1では、被熱交換液体110と熱交換用液体130との熱交換効率を向上させるために、被熱交換液体110が流れる第2流路114の流路長を長くしている。具体的には、第2流路114を螺旋状とすることにより、被熱交換液体110の流路長を長くしている。 Therefore, in the heat exchanger 1 of the present embodiment, in order to improve the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130, the flow path of the second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows. The length is long. Specifically, the flow path length of the heat exchange liquid 110 is increased by making the second flow path 114 spiral.
 なお、本来、流路形成第2部材12は、流路形成第1部材11と同様、金属にて形成することが、熱交換効率向上の点から望ましい。しかしながら、前述のコスト増の点から、流路形成第2部材12を金属にて形成することは困難である。一方、流路形成第2部材12の主な役割は被熱交換液体110が流れる第2流路114を長くすることであるから、流路形成第2部材12を熱伝導率の低い樹脂にて形成しても、熱交換器1の性能低下を少なくすることができる。 In addition, it is originally desirable that the flow path forming second member 12 is formed of metal, like the flow path forming first member 11, from the viewpoint of improving the heat exchange efficiency. However, it is difficult to form the flow path forming second member 12 from metal from the above-mentioned point of cost increase. On the other hand, since the main role of the flow path forming second member 12 is to lengthen the second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows, the flow path forming second member 12 is made of a resin having low thermal conductivity. Even if it forms, the performance fall of the heat exchanger 1 can be decreased.
 上記の構成において、熱交換器1の動作について以下に説明する。図6は、熱交換器1の使用状態を示す縦断面図である。 The operation of the heat exchanger 1 in the above configuration will be described below. FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the usage state of the heat exchanger 1.
 被熱交換液体110が被熱交換液体出口4(図1参照)から熱交換器1の処理液体受入部123に注がれると、被熱交換液体110は、処理液体受入部123の液体流入口124を経て第2流路114に流入する。第2流路114に流入した被熱交換液体110は、螺旋状の第2流路114に沿って熱交換器1の上部から下部へ流れる。その後、被熱交換液体110は、熱交換器1の下端部の排出口17から排出され、カップ5(図1参照)に注がれる。 When the heat exchange liquid 110 is poured from the heat exchange liquid outlet 4 (see FIG. 1) into the processing liquid receiving portion 123 of the heat exchanger 1, the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes a liquid inlet of the processing liquid receiving portion 123. It flows into the second flow path 114 via 124. The heat exchange liquid 110 flowing into the second flow path 114 flows from the upper part to the lower part of the heat exchanger 1 along the spiral second flow path 114. Thereafter, the heat exchange liquid 110 is discharged from the discharge port 17 at the lower end of the heat exchanger 1 and poured into the cup 5 (see FIG. 1).
 一方、熱交換用液体130は、タンク2からポンプ3によって熱交換器1に送られる。この場合、熱交換用液体130は、熱交換器1の下部の液体入口131から第1流路134内に流れ込み、熱交換器1の上部の液体出口132から第1流路134外へ排出され、タンク2に戻される。 On the other hand, the heat exchange liquid 130 is sent from the tank 2 to the heat exchanger 1 by the pump 3. In this case, the heat exchange liquid 130 flows into the first flow path 134 from the liquid inlet 131 at the bottom of the heat exchanger 1, and is discharged out of the first flow path 134 from the liquid outlet 132 at the top of the heat exchanger 1. , Returned to the tank 2.
 したがって、被熱交換液体110は、第2流路114を流れる間に、第1流路134を流れる熱交換用液体130と熱交換される。この場合、第2流路114は螺旋状に形成され、流路長が長くなっている。これにより、第2流路114の流量当たりにおいて、被熱交換液体110が流路形成第1部材11と接触する面積が大きくなる。すなわち、第2流路114の流量当たりにおいて、被熱交換液体110が流路形成第1部材11を介して2流路134の熱交換用液体130と接触する面積が大きくなる。この結果、被熱交換液体110と熱交換用液体130との熱交換の効率が向上する。 Therefore, the heat exchange liquid 110 is heat exchanged with the heat exchange liquid 130 flowing through the first flow path 134 while flowing through the second flow path 114. In this case, the second flow path 114 is formed in a spiral shape, and the flow path length is long. Thereby, the area where the heat exchange liquid 110 contacts the flow path forming first member 11 increases per flow rate of the second flow path 114. That is, the area where the heat exchange liquid 110 comes into contact with the heat exchange liquid 130 in the second flow path 134 via the flow path forming first member 11 increases per flow rate of the second flow path 114. As a result, the efficiency of heat exchange between the heat exchange liquid 110 and the heat exchange liquid 130 is improved.
 なお、液体入口131および液体出口132に、差し込み口のある固定台を別途設けておくことにより、熱交換器1と熱交換用液体を通る配管との抜き差しが簡便になる。また、液体入口131および液体出口132において、シリコーンチューブなどの配管をホースバンド等にて固定してもよい。 It should be noted that by separately providing a fixing base having an insertion port at the liquid inlet 131 and the liquid outlet 132, the heat exchanger 1 and the pipe passing through the heat exchange liquid can be easily inserted and removed. Further, at the liquid inlet 131 and the liquid outlet 132, piping such as a silicone tube may be fixed with a hose band or the like.
 熱交換器1では、流路形成第1部材11と、流路形成第2部材12と、流路形成第3部材13とは容易に分解可能である。したがって、流路形成第2部材12を流路形成第1部材11から取りは外して、円錐部111の洗浄、消毒および状態確認(特に衛生上の問題の有無の確認)を容易に行うことができる。これにより、被熱交換液体110が流れる流路の衛生管理が容易である。また、流路形成第3部材13を取り外すことにより、熱交換用液体130が流れる第1流路134の洗浄、および、第1流路134の状態確認を容易に行うことができる。 In the heat exchanger 1, the flow path forming first member 11, the flow path forming second member 12, and the flow path forming third member 13 can be easily disassembled. Therefore, the flow path forming second member 12 is removed from the flow path forming first member 11, and the conical portion 111 can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked for conditions (particularly, checking for sanitary problems). it can. Thereby, hygiene management of the flow path through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is easy. Further, by removing the flow path forming third member 13, it is possible to easily clean the first flow path 134 through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows and to check the state of the first flow path 134.
 また、流路形成第1部材11、流路形成第2部材12および流路形成第3部材13はプレス成型や型成型によって容易に作製することができるため、製造コストを低減することができる。 Moreover, since the flow path forming first member 11, the flow path forming second member 12, and the flow path forming third member 13 can be easily manufactured by press molding or mold molding, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
 また、流路形成第3部材13において、液体入口131は下部に設けられ、液体出口132は上部に設けられている。これにより、熱交換用液体130が流れる第1流路134内に存在する空気を追い出しやすくなり、熱交換用液体130と被熱交換液体110との熱交換効率の低下を防止することができる。なお、液体入口131と液体出口132との位置関係はこれに限定されず、液体入口131が上部に設けられ、液体出口132が下部に設けられていてもよい。 Further, in the flow path forming third member 13, the liquid inlet 131 is provided at the lower part, and the liquid outlet 132 is provided at the upper part. Thereby, it becomes easy to drive out the air existing in the first flow path 134 through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows, and it is possible to prevent the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 130 and the heat exchange liquid 110 from being lowered. The positional relationship between the liquid inlet 131 and the liquid outlet 132 is not limited to this, and the liquid inlet 131 may be provided at the upper part and the liquid outlet 132 may be provided at the lower part.
 なお、熱交換器1において、第1流路134および第2流路114を形成する流路形成第1~第3部材11~13の形状は、円錐形に限定されない。例えば、第2流路114は、上部から下部に向かって径が漸次小さくなる螺旋状に形成されていればよく、流路形成第1部材11および流路形成第2部材12は、このような第2流路114を形成できるもの、流路形成第3部材13は、流路形成第1部材11に対応した形状を有するものであってもよい。上記の点は、後述する他の実施の形態の熱交換器においても同様である。 In the heat exchanger 1, the shape of the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13 that form the first flow path 134 and the second flow path 114 is not limited to a conical shape. For example, the second flow path 114 only needs to be formed in a spiral shape whose diameter gradually decreases from the upper part toward the lower part, and the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming second member 12 have such a shape. The channel forming third member 13 that can form the second channel 114 may have a shape corresponding to the channel forming first member 11. The same applies to the heat exchangers of other embodiments described later.
 また、被熱交換液体110はミルクに限るものではなく、飲料用の液体など、任意の液体であればよい。また、熱交換用液体130も水に限るものではなく、任意の液体であればよい。さらに、熱交換用液体130に代えて、熱交換用流体として任意の気体を用いてもよい。 Further, the heat exchange liquid 110 is not limited to milk, and may be any liquid such as a beverage liquid. Further, the heat exchange liquid 130 is not limited to water, and may be any liquid. Furthermore, instead of the heat exchange liquid 130, any gas may be used as the heat exchange fluid.
 また、熱交換用液体130には、飲用に適した水道水を用いることが好ましい。熱交換器1では、熱交換用液体130は、熱交換用液体130等の、人の口に直接触れるものと接触することがない。しかしながら、熱交換器1の洗浄時などに、熱交換用液体130の第1流路134から被熱交換液体110の第2流路114へと雑菌等が移動する可能性がある。したがって、熱交換用液体130は、衛生上に問題のないものを用いることが好ましい。 Moreover, it is preferable to use tap water suitable for drinking as the heat exchange liquid 130. In the heat exchanger 1, the heat exchange liquid 130 does not come into contact with anything that directly touches the human mouth, such as the heat exchange liquid 130. However, when the heat exchanger 1 is washed, miscellaneous bacteria and the like may move from the first flow path 134 of the heat exchange liquid 130 to the second flow path 114 of the heat exchange liquid 110. Therefore, it is preferable to use a heat exchange liquid 130 that does not have a sanitary problem.
 また、以上の例では、熱交換器1は、被熱交換液体110を熱交換用液体130にて冷却するものとして説明したが、熱交換用液体130によって被熱交換液体110を加熱するものであってもよい。 In the above example, the heat exchanger 1 is described as cooling the heat exchange liquid 110 with the heat exchange liquid 130, but the heat exchange liquid 110 is heated by the heat exchange liquid 130. There may be.
 〔実施の形態2〕
 本発明の他の実施の形態を図面に基づいて以下に説明する。図7は、本発明の実施の形態の熱交換器201の縦断面を含む斜視図である。
[Embodiment 2]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 201 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
 熱交換器201は、図4に示した熱交換器1の流路形成第2部材12に代えて、流路形成第2部材211を備えている。流路形成第2部材211は、流路形成第2部材12と同様、円錐部121の外周面(側面)に断面が例えばV字形の螺旋溝212が上部から下部に形成されている。ただし、螺旋溝212は、上部から下部に向かって、漸次溝の幅が広くかつ溝の深さが深くなっている。 The heat exchanger 201 includes a flow path forming second member 211 instead of the flow path forming second member 12 of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. Similar to the flow path forming second member 12, the flow path forming second member 211 has a spiral groove 212 having a V-shaped cross section formed on the outer peripheral surface (side surface) of the conical portion 121 from the upper part to the lower part. However, in the spiral groove 212, the width of the groove gradually increases and the depth of the groove increases from the top to the bottom.
 円錐部121の外周面に螺旋溝212が形成されていることにより、流路形成第1部材11の内面に流路形成第2部材211を配置した場合に、流路形成第1部材11の内面と流路形成第2部材211の外面との間に、被熱交換液体110が流れる螺旋状の第2流路213が形成される。ただし、第2流路213は、上記のように螺旋溝212が形成されていることにより、1周分の流路長が長い上流側(上部)から、1周分の流路長が漸次短くなる下流側(下部)に向かって、流路の大きさ(流路における被熱交換液体110の許容流量)が漸次大きくなっている。 By forming the spiral groove 212 on the outer peripheral surface of the conical part 121, the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11 can be obtained when the flow path forming second member 211 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming first member 11. And a spiral second channel 213 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is formed between the second channel 211 and the outer surface of the channel forming second member 211. However, the second channel 213 has the spiral groove 212 formed as described above, so that the channel length for one round is gradually shorter from the upstream side (upper part) where the channel length for one cycle is long. The size of the flow path (allowable flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the flow path) gradually increases toward the downstream side (lower part).
 流路形成第2部材211および熱交換器201の他の構成は、流路形成第2部材12および熱交換器1と同様である。 Other configurations of the flow path forming second member 211 and the heat exchanger 201 are the same as those of the flow path forming second member 12 and the heat exchanger 1.
 上記の構成において、熱交換器201では、供給された被熱交換液体110の量が排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた場合、超えた分の被熱交換液体110が熱交換器201の下部に溜っていくことになる。この点は前記熱交換器1においても同様である。 In the above configuration, in the heat exchanger 201, when the amount of the supplied heat exchange liquid 110 exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17, the excess heat exchange liquid 110 is stored in the heat exchanger 201. It will accumulate at the bottom. This also applies to the heat exchanger 1.
 ここで、第2流路213における熱交換器201の下方側の部分の大きさが小さいままであれば、被熱交換液体110の液面が第2流路213の上方側まで上がってくる事態が生じ易い。この場合、第2流路213の実質的な流路長が短くなって熱交換器201での熱交換効率が低下する。 Here, if the size of the lower portion of the heat exchanger 201 in the second flow path 213 remains small, the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 rises to the upper side of the second flow path 213. Is likely to occur. In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 213 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in the heat exchanger 201 falls.
 これに対し、熱交換器201では、第2流路213の大きさ(流路における被熱交換液体110の許容流量)が上流側から下流側に向かってが漸次大きくなっている。したがって、第2流路213は、下流側において被熱交換液体110を保持できる量が増加するため、被熱交換液体110の液面が上昇し難くなる。この結果、第2流路213における被熱交換液体110の流路長を確保することができ、熱交換効率の低下を抑制することができる。 In contrast, in the heat exchanger 201, the size of the second flow path 213 (allowable flow rate of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the flow path) gradually increases from the upstream side toward the downstream side. Therefore, the amount of the second flow path 213 that can hold the heat exchange liquid 110 on the downstream side increases, and therefore the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is unlikely to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 213 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
 〔実施の形態3〕
 本発明のさらに他の実施の形態を図面に基づいて以下に説明する。図8は、本発明の実施の形態の熱交換器202の縦断面を含む斜視図である。
[Embodiment 3]
Still another embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a perspective view including a longitudinal section of the heat exchanger 202 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
 熱交換器202は、図4に示した熱交換器1の流路形成第2部材12に代えて、流路形成第2部材221を備えている。流路形成第2部材221は、下端部に下端開口部222が形成されている。 The heat exchanger 202 includes a flow path forming second member 221 instead of the flow path forming second member 12 of the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. The flow path forming second member 221 has a lower end opening 222 formed at the lower end.
 流路形成第2部材221および熱交換器202の他の構成は、流路形成第2部材12および熱交換器1と同様である。 Other configurations of the flow path forming second member 221 and the heat exchanger 202 are the same as those of the flow path forming second member 12 and the heat exchanger 1.
 上記の構成において、熱交換器202では、供給された被熱交換液体110の量が排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた場合、超えた分の被熱交換液体110が熱交換器202の下部に溜っていくことになる。この点は前記熱交換器1においても同様である。 In the above configuration, in the heat exchanger 202, when the amount of the supplied heat exchange liquid 110 exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17, the excess heat exchange liquid 110 is stored in the heat exchanger 202. It will accumulate at the bottom. This also applies to the heat exchanger 1.
 ここで、流路形成第2部材221に下端開口部222が形成されていない場合、被熱交換液体110の液面が第2流路114の上方側まで上がってくる事態が生じ易い。この場合、第2流路114の実質的な流路長が短くなって熱交換器202での熱交換効率が低下する。 Here, when the lower end opening 222 is not formed in the flow path forming second member 221, a situation in which the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 rises to the upper side of the second flow path 114 is likely to occur. In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 114 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in the heat exchanger 202 falls.
 これに対し、熱交換器202では、流路形成第2部材221の下端部に下端開口部222が形成されている。したがって、排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた分の被熱交換液体110は、下端開口部222から流路形成第2部材221の内側の領域に流入することができ、第2流路114では被熱交換液体110の液面が上昇し難くなる。この結果、第2流路114における被熱交換液体110の流路長を確保することができ、熱交換効率の低下を抑制することができる。 In contrast, in the heat exchanger 202, a lower end opening 222 is formed at the lower end of the flow path forming second member 221. Therefore, the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 that exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17 can flow into the region inside the flow path forming second member 221 from the lower end opening 222, and the second flow path 114. Then, the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes difficult to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 114 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
 なお、本実施の形態の構成は、熱交換器1(図4参照)だけでなく、熱交換器201(図7参照)に対しても当然に適用可能である。 Note that the configuration of the present embodiment is naturally applicable not only to the heat exchanger 1 (see FIG. 4) but also to the heat exchanger 201 (see FIG. 7).
 〔実施の形態4〕
 本発明のさらに他の実施の形態について以下に説明する。
[Embodiment 4]
Still another embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
 図4に示した熱交換器1では、流路形成第2部材12は容器形状となっている。このような構成は、熱交換器1の軽量化、製造の容易化、材料費の低減において好ましい。しかしながら、流路形成第2部材12は、容器形状に限定されない。 In the heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. 4, the flow path forming second member 12 has a container shape. Such a configuration is preferable for reducing the weight of the heat exchanger 1, facilitating manufacturing, and reducing material costs. However, the flow path forming second member 12 is not limited to the container shape.
 例えば、流路形成第2部材12は、円錐部121の上面が閉じた構造であってもよい。あるいは、流路形成第2部材12は、円錐部121の内側に部材の詰まった構造(内側が空洞ではない構造)であってもよい。すなわち、流路形成第2部材12は、流路形成第1部材11と共に流路形成第1部材11を形成し、かつ第2流路114の洗浄、消毒、および状態確認が容易であるように、流路形成第1部材11に対して容易に取り外し可能なものであればよい。 For example, the flow path forming second member 12 may have a structure in which the upper surface of the conical portion 121 is closed. Alternatively, the flow path forming second member 12 may have a structure in which members are packed inside the conical portion 121 (a structure in which the inside is not a cavity). That is, the flow path forming second member 12 forms the flow path forming first member 11 together with the flow path forming first member 11, and the second flow path 114 can be easily cleaned, disinfected, and checked. Any material that can be easily removed from the flow path forming first member 11 may be used.
 上記の構成は、他の熱交換器201,202においても同様に適用可能である。なお、流路形成第2部材221の下端部に下端開口部222が形成されている熱交換器202については、流路形成第2部材221の円錐部121の内側上部のみが部材の詰まった構造(内側上部のみが空洞ではない構造)とするのが好ましい。 The above configuration can be similarly applied to the other heat exchangers 201 and 202. In addition, about the heat exchanger 202 in which the lower end opening part 222 is formed in the lower end part of the flow path formation 2nd member 221, only the inner upper part of the cone part 121 of the flow path formation 2nd member 221 is the structure where the member was clogged. (Structure in which only the inner upper part is not hollow) is preferable.
 〔実施の形態5〕
 本発明のさらに他の実施の形態について以下に説明する。
[Embodiment 5]
Still another embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
 図4に示した熱交換器1は、流路形成第1~第3部材11~13を備えた構成に限定されない。 The heat exchanger 1 shown in FIG. 4 is not limited to the configuration including the flow path forming first to third members 11 to 13.
 例えば、熱交換器1は、流路形成第1部材11および流路形成第3部材13に代えて、これら流路形成第1部材11および流路形成第3部材13が一体となった第1の流路形成部材を備えたものであってもよい。 For example, in the heat exchanger 1, instead of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13, the first flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13 are integrated. The flow path forming member may be provided.
 すなわち、流路形成第1部材11および流路形成第3部材13に代えて、容器形状の第1の流路形成部材を備え、この第1の流路形成部材の周壁内に第1流路134が形成され、流路形成部材の内面に流路形成第2部材12が取り外し可能に配置され、第1の流路形成部材と流路形成第2部材(第2の流路形成部材)12との間に第2流路114が形成されている構成であってもよい。上記の構成は、他の熱交換器201,202においても同様に適用可能である。 That is, instead of the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13, a container-shaped first flow path forming member is provided, and the first flow path is formed in the peripheral wall of the first flow path forming member. 134 is formed, the flow path forming second member 12 is detachably disposed on the inner surface of the flow path forming member, and the first flow path forming member and the flow path forming second member (second flow path forming member) 12 are disposed. The 2nd flow path 114 may be formed between these. The above configuration can be similarly applied to the other heat exchangers 201 and 202.
 〔変形例1〕
 上述した各実施の形態では、第2流路114を被熱交換液体110の流路とし、第1流路134を熱交換用液体130の流路としているが、これに限定されない。すなわち、第2流路114を熱交換用液体130の流路とし、第1流路を被熱交換液体110の流路としてもよい。
[Modification 1]
In each of the embodiments described above, the second flow path 114 is used as the flow path for the heat exchange liquid 110 and the first flow path 134 is used as the flow path for the heat exchange liquid 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the second flow path 114 may be the flow path of the heat exchange liquid 130 and the first flow path may be the flow path of the heat exchange liquid 110.
 〔変形例2〕
 次に、図1に示した熱交換システムの変形例について説明する。図9は、熱交換システム100の変形例に係る熱交換システム101の構成を示す模式図である。図9に示す熱交換システム101は、図1に示す熱交換システム100とは異なり、タンク2に補助冷却機構6が設置されている。補助冷却機構6は、ファンによる空冷機構、ペルチェ素子による冷却機構、またはフィンを備えた放熱機構等である。
[Modification 2]
Next, a modification of the heat exchange system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a heat exchange system 101 according to a modification of the heat exchange system 100. A heat exchange system 101 shown in FIG. 9 is different from the heat exchange system 100 shown in FIG. 1 in that an auxiliary cooling mechanism 6 is installed in the tank 2. The auxiliary cooling mechanism 6 is an air cooling mechanism using a fan, a cooling mechanism using a Peltier element, a heat dissipation mechanism including fins, or the like.
 熱交換用液体130によって被熱交換液体110を冷却する場合、熱交換用液体130は被熱交換液体110との熱交換によって温度が上昇していく。特に被熱交換液体110の量(熱交換用液体130に対する相対的な量)が多かったり、被熱交換液体110の温度が非常に高いものであったりした場合、熱交換用液体130の温度上昇は大きくなる。熱交換用液体130の温度が上昇すると、被熱交換液体110との温度差が小さくなり、熱交換量が低下する。 When the heat exchange liquid 110 is cooled by the heat exchange liquid 130, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 increases due to heat exchange with the heat exchange liquid 110. In particular, when the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 is large (relative to the heat exchange liquid 130) or the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 110 is very high, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 increases. Will grow. When the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 rises, the temperature difference from the heat exchange liquid 110 becomes smaller, and the amount of heat exchange decreases.
 そこで、補助冷却機構6によりタンク2に貯蔵されている熱交換用液体130を冷却すれば、熱交換によって上昇した熱交換用液体130の温度を効率よく低下させることができる。これにより、熱交換用液体130の温度を低温に維持することができ、熱交換量の低下を抑制することができる。さらに、タンク2に貯蔵する冷却用水としての熱交換用液体130の量を少なくすることも可能となる。 Therefore, if the heat exchange liquid 130 stored in the tank 2 is cooled by the auxiliary cooling mechanism 6, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 that has risen due to the heat exchange can be efficiently reduced. Thereby, the temperature of the heat exchange liquid 130 can be maintained at a low temperature, and a decrease in the heat exchange amount can be suppressed. Furthermore, the amount of the heat exchange liquid 130 as cooling water stored in the tank 2 can be reduced.
 〔変形例3〕
 次に、図1に示した熱交換システムの他の変形例について説明する。図10は、熱交換システム100の他の変形例に係る熱交換システム102の構成を示す模式図である。図10に示す熱交換システム102は、図1に示す熱交換システム100とは異なり、タンク2にヒーター7が設置されている。この場合の熱交換システム102は、高温の熱交換用液体130を用いて、低温の被熱交換液体110を温めるものである。
[Modification 3]
Next, another modification of the heat exchange system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a heat exchange system 102 according to another modification of the heat exchange system 100. A heat exchanging system 102 shown in FIG. 10 is different from the heat exchanging system 100 shown in FIG. The heat exchange system 102 in this case warms the low-temperature heat exchange liquid 110 using the high-temperature heat exchange liquid 130.
 冷蔵庫等で保管され、冷えている飲料液体の加温方法としては電子レンジによる加熱が一般的である。しかしながら、電子レンジによる加熱は、不均一であり、局所的に熱いホットスポットができてしまうことが知られている。このようなホットスポットを避けたい場合、例えば、調乳後ミルクを再加温する場合などに、熱交換システム102による加温が適している。 Refrigerating liquid stored in a refrigerator or the like is generally heated by a microwave oven. However, it is known that heating by a microwave oven is non-uniform and a hot hot spot is locally generated. When it is desired to avoid such a hot spot, for example, when reheating the milk after milk preparation, heating by the heat exchange system 102 is suitable.
 以上のように、各例に示した熱交換器は、被熱交換液体の温度調整(特に調乳後のミルクの冷却)を、衛生的にかつ、短時間で適当な温度まで調整することができる。さらに、熱交換器が単純な構造であるため、安価に製造することもできる。また、衛生的な飲料の冷却および加温、特に、調乳後の高温ミルクの適温への冷却が可能となる。このため、調乳後に必要であった哺乳瓶を水道水等で冷却する煩わしい作業が不要となり、育児に対しての苦労を軽減することが可能となる。 As described above, the heat exchanger shown in each example can adjust the temperature of the heat exchange liquid (particularly cooling the milk after milk preparation) to an appropriate temperature in a sanitary manner in a short time. it can. Furthermore, since the heat exchanger has a simple structure, it can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, it is possible to cool and warm hygienic beverages, in particular, to cool hot milk after preparation to an appropriate temperature. For this reason, the troublesome operation | work which cools the baby bottle required after milk preparation with a tap water etc. becomes unnecessary, and it becomes possible to reduce the difficulty with respect to child care.
 〔まとめ〕
 本発明の態様1に係る熱交換器は、容器形状を有する第1の流路形成部材(流路形成第1部材11、流路形成第3部材13)と、前記第1の流路形成部材の内側に、前記第1の流路形成部材に対して取り外し可能に配置された第2の流路形部材(流路形成第2部材12,211,221)とを備え、前記第1の流路形成部材は、容器形状の周壁部の内周面の径が上部から下部に向かって漸次小さくなり、かつ熱交換用液体130を流す第1流路134が前記周壁部内に形成され、前記第1の流路形成部材の前記内周面と前記第2の流路形成部材の外周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記熱交換用液体130と熱交換される被熱交換液体110を流す螺旋状の第2流路114が形成されている。
[Summary]
The heat exchanger according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a first flow path forming member (a flow path forming first member 11 and a flow path forming third member 13) having a container shape, and the first flow path forming member. And a second flow path-shaped member (flow path forming second members 12, 211, 221) disposed detachably with respect to the first flow path forming member. The path forming member has a diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion that gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, and a first flow path 134 through which the heat exchange liquid 130 flows is formed in the peripheral wall portion. Between the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member, the heat exchange liquid 130 is exchanged by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. A spiral second flow path 114 through which the heat exchange liquid 110 flows is formed.
 上記の構成によれば、第1の流路形成部材は容器形状の周壁部の内周面の径が上部から下部に向かって漸次小さくなっているので、第1の流路形成部材の内側に第2の流路形部材を配置することにより、第1の流路形成部材の内周面と第2の流路形成部材の外周面との間に螺旋状の第2流路114を容易に形成することができる。また、このようにして形成される第2流路114は、1周分の径が上部(上流側)から下部(下流側)に向かって漸次小さくなっている。 According to the above configuration, since the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion of the first flow path forming member gradually decreases from the upper part toward the lower part, the first flow path forming member is disposed inside the first flow path forming member. By arranging the second flow path shape member, the spiral second flow path 114 can be easily formed between the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member. Can be formed. In addition, the second flow path 114 formed in this way has a diameter that gradually decreases from the upper part (upstream side) to the lower part (downstream side).
 また、第2流路114は螺旋状に形成されて流路長が長くなっているので、第2流路114を流れる被熱交換液体110と第1流路134を流れる熱交換用液体130との熱交換効率が良好となる。 Further, since the second flow path 114 is formed in a spiral shape and has a long flow path length, the heat exchange liquid 110 that flows through the second flow path 114 and the heat exchange liquid 130 that flows through the first flow path 134 The heat exchange efficiency is improved.
 また、第2の流路形部材は、第1の流路形成部材に対して取り外し可能に配置されているので、第2の流路形部材を取り外すことにより、第2流路114の洗浄、消毒および状態確認を容易に行うことができる。 In addition, since the second flow path member is detachably disposed with respect to the first flow path forming member, the second flow path member can be removed by washing the second flow path 114, Disinfection and status check can be easily performed.
 本発明の態様2に係る熱交換器は、上記態様1において、前記第1の流路形成部材(流路形成第1部材11、流路形成第3部材13)は、前記第2流路114から前記被熱交換液体110を排出する排出口17が下端部に形成され、前記第2の流路形成部材(流路形成第2部材12)は、容器形状を有し、下端部に開口部(下端開口部222)が形成されている。 In the heat exchanger according to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1, the first flow path forming member (the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13) is the second flow path 114. A discharge port 17 for discharging the heat exchange liquid 110 from the bottom is formed at the lower end, and the second flow path forming member (flow path forming second member 12) has a container shape and has an opening at the lower end. (Lower end opening 222) is formed.
 上記の構成によれば、熱交換器202では、供給された被熱交換液体110の量が排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた場合、超えた分の被熱交換液体110が熱交換器202の下部に溜っていくことになる。 According to the above configuration, in the heat exchanger 202, when the amount of the supplied heat exchange liquid 110 exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17, the excess heat exchange liquid 110 is transferred to the heat exchanger. It will accumulate in the lower part of 202.
 ここで、第2の流路形成部材の下端部に開口部が形成されていない場合、被熱交換液体110の液面が第2流路114の上部側(上流側)まで上がってくる事態が生じ易い。この場合、第2流路114の実質的な流路長が短くなって熱交換器202での熱交換効率が低下する。 Here, when the opening is not formed at the lower end of the second flow path forming member, the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 may rise to the upper side (upstream side) of the second flow path 114. It is likely to occur. In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 114 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in the heat exchanger 202 falls.
 これに対し、熱交換器202では、第2の流路形成部材の下端部に開口部が形成されている。したがって、排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた分の被熱交換液体110は、第2の流路形成部材の開口部から第2の流路形成部材の内側の領域に流入することができ、第2流路114では被熱交換液体110の液面が上昇し難くなる。この結果、第2流路114における被熱交換液体110の流路長を確保することができ、熱交換効率の低下を抑制することができる。 In contrast, in the heat exchanger 202, an opening is formed at the lower end of the second flow path forming member. Therefore, the heat exchange liquid 110 that exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17 can flow into the region inside the second flow path forming member from the opening of the second flow path forming member. In the second flow path 114, the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is difficult to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 114 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
 本発明の態様3に係る熱交換器は、上記態様1または2において、前記第1の流路形成部材は、流路形成内側部材(流路形成第1部材11)と流路形成外側部材(流路形成第3部材13)とを備え、前記流路形成内側部材の外周面と前記流路形成外側部材の内周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記第1流路134が形成され、前記流路形成内側部材の内周面と前記第2の流路形成部材(流路形成第2部材12)の外周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記第2流路114が形成されている。 In the heat exchanger according to aspect 3 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1 or 2, the first flow path forming member includes a flow path forming inner member (flow path forming first member 11) and a flow path forming outer member ( A flow path forming third member 13) between the outer peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming outer member by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. A flow path 134 is formed, and between the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member (flow path forming second member 12), these inner peripheral surface and outer periphery The second flow path 114 is formed by the surface.
 上記の構成によれば、第1の流路形成部材は、第2流路114を形成する流路形成内側部材と流路形成外側部材とを備えているので、流路形成内側部材を、例えば熱伝導率の高い薄板の金属板をプレス成型することにより形成することができる。この場合には、流路形成内側部材の材料として、安価かつ第2流路114の消毒薬に対して耐食性のある金属材料を使用することができる。また、この場合には、第2流路114の被熱交換液体110と第1流路134の熱交換用液体130との熱交換効率を向上させることができる。 According to the above configuration, the first flow path forming member includes the flow path forming inner member and the flow path forming outer member that form the second flow path 114. It can be formed by press molding a thin metal plate having high thermal conductivity. In this case, a metal material that is inexpensive and has corrosion resistance to the disinfectant in the second flow path 114 can be used as the material for the flow path forming inner member. In this case, the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second flow path 114 and the heat exchange liquid 130 in the first flow path 134 can be improved.
 本発明の態様4に係る熱交換器は、上記態様1から3のいずれかの態様において、前記第1の流路形成部材(流路形成第1部材11、流路形成第3部材13)は、前記第2流路213から前記被熱交換液体110を排出する排出口17が下端部に形成され、前記第2流路213は、上部から下部に向かって流路の大きさが漸次大きくなっている。 The heat exchanger according to aspect 4 of the present invention is the heat exchanger according to any one of the aspects 1 to 3, wherein the first flow path forming member (the flow path forming first member 11 and the flow path forming third member 13) is A discharge port 17 for discharging the heat exchange liquid 110 from the second channel 213 is formed at the lower end, and the size of the channel of the second channel 213 gradually increases from the top to the bottom. ing.
 上記の構成によれば、熱交換器201では、第2流路213に供給された被熱交換液体110の量が排出口17から排出可能な量を超えた場合、超えた分の被熱交換液体110が熱交換器の下部に溜っていくことになる。 According to the above configuration, in the heat exchanger 201, when the amount of the heat exchange liquid 110 supplied to the second flow path 213 exceeds the amount that can be discharged from the discharge port 17, the excess heat exchange is performed. The liquid 110 accumulates in the lower part of the heat exchanger.
 ここで、第2流路213における熱交換器201の下部側(下流側)の部分の大きさいが小さいままであれば、被熱交換液体110の液面が第2流路213の上部側(上流側)まで上がってくる事態が生じ易い。この場合、第2流路213の実質的な流路長が短くなって熱交換器での熱交換効率が低下する。 Here, if the size of the lower side (downstream side) of the heat exchanger 201 in the second flow path 213 remains small, the liquid surface of the heat exchange liquid 110 is on the upper side of the second flow path 213 ( It is easy to get up to the upstream). In this case, the substantial flow path length of the 2nd flow path 213 becomes short, and the heat exchange efficiency in a heat exchanger falls.
 これに対し、熱交換器201では、第2流路213の大きさが上部(上流側)から下部(下流側)に向かってが漸次大きくなっている。したがって、第2流路213は、下流側において被熱交換液体110を保持できる量が増加するため、被熱交換液体110の液面が上昇し難くなる。この結果、第2流路213における被熱交換液体110の流路長を確保することができ、熱交換効率の低下を抑制することができる。 In contrast, in the heat exchanger 201, the size of the second flow path 213 gradually increases from the upper part (upstream side) to the lower part (downstream side). Therefore, the amount of the second flow path 213 that can hold the heat exchange liquid 110 on the downstream side increases, and therefore the liquid level of the heat exchange liquid 110 is unlikely to rise. As a result, the channel length of the heat exchange liquid 110 in the second channel 213 can be ensured, and a decrease in heat exchange efficiency can be suppressed.
 本発明の態様5に係る熱交換器は、態様1から4のいずれかの態様の熱交換器1,201,202と、前記熱交換用液体130を貯蔵する貯蔵部(タンク2)と、前記熱交換用液体130を前記貯蔵部から前記熱交換器1,201,202に供給する供給部(ポンプ3)とを備えている。 A heat exchanger according to Aspect 5 of the present invention is a heat exchanger 1, 201, 202 according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, a storage unit (tank 2) for storing the heat exchange liquid 130, and A supply unit (pump 3) for supplying the heat exchange liquid 130 from the storage unit to the heat exchangers 1, 201, 202;
 上記の構成によれば、熱交換効率が良好であり、熱交換器1,201,202の第2流路114,213の洗浄、消毒および状態確認が容易である熱交換システムを提供することができる。 According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a heat exchange system that has good heat exchange efficiency and that can easily clean, disinfect, and check the state of the second flow paths 114, 213 of the heat exchangers 1, 201, 202. it can.
 本発明は上述した実施形態に限定されるものではなく、請求項に示した範囲で種々の変更が可能である。すなわち、請求項に示した範囲で適宜変更した技術的手段を組み合わせて得られる実施形態についても本発明の技術的範囲に含まれる。 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope indicated in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
 本発明は、衛生的な飲料の冷却および加温、特に、調乳後の高温ミルクの適温への冷却に利用することができる。 The present invention can be used for cooling and heating hygienic beverages, in particular, cooling high-temperature milk after milk preparation to an appropriate temperature.
  1  熱交換器
  2  タンク(貯蔵部)
  3  ポンプ(供給部)
  6  補助冷却機構
  7  ヒーター
 11  流路形成第1部材(第1の流路形成部材、流路形成内側部材)
 12  流路形成第2部材(第2の流路形成部材)
 13  流路形成第3部材(第1の流路形成部材、流路形成外側部材)
 15  締結第1部材
 16  締結第2部材
 17  排出口
110  被熱交換液体
111  円錐部
112  鍔部
113  下端開口部
114  第2流路
121  円錐部
122  螺旋溝
124  液体流入口
130  熱交換用液体
131  液体入口
132  液体出口
133  下端開口部
134  第1流路
135  鍔部
136  円錐部
201  熱交換器
202  熱交換器
211  流路形成第2部材(第2の流路形成部材)
212  螺旋溝
213  第2流路
221  流路形成第2部材(第2の流路形成部材)
222  下端開口部
1 Heat exchanger 2 Tank (storage part)
3 Pump (supply section)
6 Auxiliary cooling mechanism 7 Heater 11 Flow path forming first member (first flow path forming member, flow path forming inner member)
12 flow path forming second member (second flow path forming member)
13 flow path forming third member (first flow path forming member, flow path forming outer member)
15 fastening first member 16 fastening second member 17 outlet 110 heat exchange liquid 111 conical part 112 flange part 113 lower end opening part 114 second flow path 121 conical part 122 spiral groove 124 liquid inlet 130 heat exchange liquid 131 liquid Inlet 132 Liquid outlet 133 Lower end opening 134 First flow path 135 Gutter part 136 Conical part 201 Heat exchanger 202 Heat exchanger 211 Flow path forming second member (second flow path forming member)
212 Spiral groove 213 Second channel 221 Channel forming second member (second channel forming member)
222 Bottom opening

Claims (5)

  1.  容器形状を有する第1の流路形成部材と、前記第1の流路形成部材の内側に前記第1の流路形成部材に対して取り外し可能に配置された第2の流路形部材とを備え、
     前記第1の流路形成部材は、容器形状の周壁部の内周面の径が上部から下部に向かって漸次小さくなり、かつ熱交換用液体を流す第1流路が前記周壁部内に形成され、
     前記第1の流路形成部材の前記内周面と前記第2の流路形成部材の外周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記熱交換用液体と熱交換される被熱交換液体を流す螺旋状の第2流路が形成されていることを特徴とする熱交換器。
    A first flow path forming member having a container shape, and a second flow path forming member disposed detachably with respect to the first flow path forming member inside the first flow path forming member. Prepared,
    In the first flow path forming member, the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the container-shaped peripheral wall portion gradually decreases from the upper part toward the lower part, and a first flow path for flowing the heat exchange liquid is formed in the peripheral wall part. ,
    Between the inner peripheral surface of the first flow path forming member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member, heat is exchanged with the heat exchange liquid by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. A heat exchanger characterized in that a spiral second flow path for flowing a heat exchange liquid is formed.
  2.  前記第1の流路形成部材は、前記第2流路から前記被熱交換液体を排出する排出口が下端部に形成され、
     前記第2の流路形成部材は、容器形状を有し、下端部に開口部が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の熱交換器。
    The first flow path forming member has a lower end formed with a discharge port for discharging the heat exchange liquid from the second flow path.
    The heat exchanger according to claim 1, wherein the second flow path forming member has a container shape, and an opening is formed at a lower end portion.
  3.  前記第1の流路形成部材は、流路形成内側部材と流路形成外側部材とを備え、
     前記流路形成内側部材の外周面と前記流路形成外側部材の内周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記第1流路が形成され、
     前記流路形成内側部材の内周面と前記第2の流路形成部材の外周面との間には、これら内周面と外周面とによって前記第2流路が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項1または2に記載の熱交換器。
    The first flow path forming member includes a flow path forming inner member and a flow path forming outer member,
    Between the outer peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming outer member, the first flow path is formed by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface,
    Between the inner peripheral surface of the flow path forming inner member and the outer peripheral surface of the second flow path forming member, the second flow path is formed by the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. The heat exchanger according to claim 1 or 2.
  4.  前記第1の流路形成部材は、前記第2流路から前記被熱交換液体を排出する排出口が下端部に形成され、
     前記第2流路は、上部から下部に向かって流路の大きさが漸次大きくなっていることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載の熱交換器。
    The first flow path forming member has a lower end formed with a discharge port for discharging the heat exchange liquid from the second flow path.
    The heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second channel has a gradually increasing size from the upper part toward the lower part.
  5.  請求項1から4のいずれか1項に記載の熱交換器と、
     前記熱交換用液体を貯蔵する貯蔵部と、
     前記熱交換用液体を前記貯蔵部から前記熱交換器に供給する供給部とを備えていることを特徴とする熱交換システム。
    The heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    A storage for storing the heat exchange liquid;
    A heat exchange system comprising: a supply unit that supplies the heat exchange liquid from the storage unit to the heat exchanger.
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