| 摘要 |
<p>In order to use the exhaust gas of a freezer apparatus (10) to capture gas for additional refrigeration for more efficient use of the freezer apparatus (10), the freezer apparatus (10) comprises
- a housing (12) having a space (14) therein for receiving a cryogen, and an inlet (24) and an outlet (28) in communication with the space (14);
- a conveyor belt (22) having an outer edge (23) and being arranged for movement (34) through the space (14) for transferring a product (32), in particular a food product, from the inlet (24) through to the outlet (28);
- a solid longitudinal member (36), in particular a baffle, disposed in the space (14) adjacent the outer edge (23) of the conveyor belt (22) for segregating the space (14) into an upper chamber (38) and a lower chamber (40); and
- a transfer duct (58) operatively associated with the housing (12) and having a first opening in communication with the upper chamber (38) for receiving the cryogen from the upper chamber (38) and a second opening in communication with the lower chamber (40) for expelling the cryogen into the lower chamber (40).</p> |
