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Condensate Evaporation Device

a technology of condensate evaporation and refrigerator, which is applied in the direction of refrigeration machines, domestic cooling devices, corrosion prevention, etc., can solve the problem of poor contact with some parts of the heat exchanger

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-05
KIM BRIAN S
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[0024]The advantages of the present invention are: (1) the condensate evaporation device is resistant to corrosion; and (2) the condensate evaporation device can control the operation according to the level of condensate.

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The condensate exhausted thereby is evaporated rather than discharged into the sewer because of regulatory reasons that require costly processes for discharging condensate to the sewer.
Such a contact is not good for some part of the heat exchanger.

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[0033]An aspect of the invention provides the condensate evaporation device 100 for a refrigerator 1000 including a storage space 200 cooled by refrigerant 910 (refer to FIGS. 5 and 6), and a compressor 300 for compressing the refrigerant.

[0034]FIG. 1 is a schematic elevation view of a refrigerator with a condensate evaporation device according to the present invention installed. FIG. 2 is a schematic elevation view of a compressor and the condensate evaporation device positioned side by side. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the condensate evaporation device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 is a top view showing a pan for containing condensate and a refrigerant pipe that are immersed in the condensate according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0035]The condensate evaporation device 100 comprises a refrigerant pipe 10 and a protecting tube 20.

[0036]The refrigerant pipe 10 through which the refrigerant 910 flows is installed near bottom of a pan 110 ...

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Abstract

A condensate evaporation device for a refrigerator is provided. The condensate evaporation device includes a refrigerant pipe and a protecting tube. The refrigerant pipe through which the refrigerant flows is installed near bottom of a pan containing condensate that flows out of the storage space so as to be immersed in the condensate. The protecting tube is disposed around at least a part of the refrigerant pipe. The protecting tube surrounds at least a part of the refrigerant pipe that is immersed in the condensate in the pan, such that the condensate does not contact and erode the refrigerant pipe directly. The protecting tube may surround the refrigerant pipe tightly to provide heat exchange between the refrigerant and the condensate via the refrigerant pipe and the protecting tube.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a condensate evaporation device for a refrigerator. More particularly, this invention relates to a condensate evaporation device that is resistant to corrosion.[0002]A refrigerator cools down the temperature of a storage space. Condensate is generated when the air is cooled down below the dew point and water vapor is condensed into water droplets. Water droplets are collected and the collected water, that is, the condensate is exhausted from the storage space. The condensate exhausted thereby is evaporated rather than discharged into the sewer because of regulatory reasons that require costly processes for discharging condensate to the sewer.[0003]In order to evaporate the condensate water, heat exchange requires heat exchange area, which must be in contact with the condensate water. Such a contact is not good for some part of the heat exchanger.[0004]Accordingly, a need for an evaporation device for refrigerators, wh...

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IPC IPC(8): F25D21/14
CPCF25D2321/1412F25D21/14
Inventor KIM, BRIAN S.
Owner KIM BRIAN S