A condenser

Abstract

A condenser includes a condenser body, a first steam inlet, a cooling channel, a second steam inlet, a first steam outlet, a condensation chamber, and a second steam outlet; the cooling channel and the condensation chamber are both arranged in the condenser body; the first steam inlet is connected to the input end of the cooling channel, and the second steam inlet is connected to the output end of the cooling channel; the first steam outlet is connected to the input end of the condensation chamber, and the second steam outlet is connected to the output end of the condensation chamber. According to the above content, the present invention proposes a condenser, which can perform multi-stage condensation on water vapor and effectively reduce the humidity of the discharged water vapor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a condenser. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. The dishwashers on the market are mainly cabinet-type, table-top-type and integrated with sink. After washing, the existing dishwashers directly discharge the water vapor inside the dishwasher tank. When the water vapor is directly discharged, a large amount of condensed water droplets will be formed, which will attach to the cabinets and electrical components inside the products, affecting the life of the cabinets or causing electrical component failures. Alternatively, the water vapor is discharged into the kitchen air, causing high humidity in the kitchen, affecting the user experience. Therefore, how to reduce the humidity of the discharged water vapor needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a condenser which can perform multi-stage condensation on water vapor and effectively reduce the humidity of the discharged water vapor.

[0004] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A condenser comprises a condenser body, a first steam inlet, a cooling channel, a second steam inlet, a first steam outlet, a condensation chamber and a second steam outlet;

[0006] The cooling channel and the condensation chamber are both arranged in the condenser body;

[0007] The first steam inlet is connected to the input end of the cooling channel, and the second steam inlet is connected to the output end of the cooling channel;

[0008] The first steam outlet is connected to the input end of the condensation chamber, and the second steam outlet is connected to the output end of the condensation chamber.

[0009] Furthermore, the condenser body comprises a lower body and an upper cover body, and the lower body and the upper cover body are connected into one piece by one or more of snap connection, welding, screw connection or glue connection.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a connecting piece, which protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body;

[0011] The second steam inlet and the first steam outlet are both arranged in the connecting member;

[0012] A vertical partition is arranged in the connecting member, and the partition separates the second steam inlet and the first steam outlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the cooling channel is arranged on one side of the condensation chamber.

[0014] Furthermore, an arc-shaped transition wall is provided at the input end of the condensation chamber.

[0015] Further, the condensation chamber includes a first condensation wall and a second condensation wall;

[0016] The first condensation wall is an arc-shaped wall;

[0017] The first condensation wall is arranged on a side opposite to the second condensation wall;

[0018] The distance between the first condensation wall and the second condensation wall gradually narrows in the lateral direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the first steam inlet is arranged at the top of the condenser body.

[0020] Furthermore, the first steam inlet protrudes from the top of the condenser body.

[0021] Furthermore, the second steam outlet is arranged at the bottom of the condenser body.

[0022] Furthermore, the second steam outlet protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body.

[0023] According to the above content, the present invention provides a condenser, which can perform multi-stage condensation on water vapor and effectively reduce the humidity of the discharged water vapor.

[0024] The condenser is used in the water softener in the dishwasher. When washing is completed and the drying program is run, the water vapor inside the dishwasher needs to be discharged.

[0025] An outward water channel opening is provided on the internal water channel of the water softener, and the water channel opening is communicated with the outside of the water softener. The water channel opening and the internal water channel are connected by a check valve. The water in the internal water channel cannot flow to the outside of the water softener, but the water outside the water softener can flow to the internal water channel of the water softener through the check valve.

[0026] When the condenser is working, the water vapor discharged from the inner tank of the dishwasher is firstly passed into the cooling channel through the first steam inlet. The cooling channel can be used as an input channel for steam and can also condense part of the water vapor to preliminarily reduce the humidity of the water vapor.

[0027] Then, the water vapor enters into the water channel opening of the water softener from the second steam inlet. Since the inside of the water channel opening is a part of the internal water channel of the water softener, the temperature of the internal water channel of the water softener is relatively low, so the temperature of the cold water wall of the water channel opening is low. After the water vapor contacts the cold water wall of the water channel opening, it can be quickly condensed into water, thereby further condensing the water vapor. The condensed steam is discharged from the first steam outlet to the condensation chamber.

[0028] It is stored in the water channel opening of the water softener. When the water volume reaches a certain level and can push open the check valve, the condensed water is injected into the internal water channel of the water softener through the check valve.

[0029] Since the condensation chamber contacts the outer wall of the salt chamber of the water softener, the temperature of the condensation chamber is relatively low, and the water vapor is further condensed in the condensation chamber. Finally, the water vapor after multi-stage condensation is discharged from the second steam outlet to achieve the purpose of reducing the humidity of the discharged steam. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a condenser and a water softener in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a condenser in one embodiment of the present invention applied to a water softener;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a water softener according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Among them: condenser body 1, lower body 101, upper cover body 102, first steam inlet 11, cooling channel 12, second steam inlet 13, first steam outlet 14, condensation chamber 15, first condensation wall 151, second condensation wall 152, arc transition wall 153, second steam outlet 16, connector 17, partition 171, water softener 2, nut cover 201, internal water channel 21, water channel opening 22, check valve 23, salt chamber 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0036] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a condenser comprises a condenser body 1, a first steam inlet 11, a cooling channel 12, a second steam inlet 13, a first steam outlet 14, a condensation chamber 15 and a second steam outlet 16;

[0037] The cooling channel 12 and the condensation chamber 15 are both arranged in the condenser body 1;

[0038] The first steam inlet 11 is connected to the input end of the cooling channel 12, and the second steam inlet 13 is connected to the output end of the cooling channel 12;

[0039] The first steam outlet 14 is connected to the input end of the condensation chamber 15 , and the second steam outlet 16 is connected to the output end of the condensation chamber 15 .

[0040] The condenser of this embodiment is applied to a water softener in a dishwasher. When washing is finished and a drying program is run, the water vapor inside the inner tank of the dishwasher needs to be discharged.

[0041] An outward water channel opening 22 is provided on the internal water channel 21 of the water softener 2 of this embodiment. The water channel opening 22 is communicated with the outside of the water softener 2. The water channel opening 22 and the internal water channel 21 are connected via a check valve 23. The water in the internal water channel 21 cannot flow to the outside of the water softener 2, but the water outside the water softener 2 can flow to the internal water channel of the water softener through the check valve 23.

[0042] When the condenser is working, the water vapor discharged from the inner tank of the dishwasher first enters the cooling channel 12 through the first steam inlet 11. The cooling channel 12 can serve as an input channel for steam and can also condense part of the water vapor to preliminarily reduce the humidity of the water vapor.

[0043] Then, the water vapor enters the water channel opening 22 of the water softener 2 from the second steam inlet 13. Since the interior of the water channel opening 22 is a part of the internal water channel 21 of the water softener 2, the temperature of the internal water channel 21 of the water softener 2 is relatively low, so that the temperature of the cold water wall of the water channel opening 22 is low. After the water vapor contacts the cold water wall of the water channel opening 22, it can be quickly condensed into water, thereby further condensing the water vapor. The condensed steam is discharged from the first steam outlet 14 to the condensation chamber 15.

[0044] The condensed water is stored in the water channel opening 22 of the water softener 2 . When the water volume reaches a certain level and can push open the check valve 23 , the condensed water is injected into the internal water channel 21 of the water softener 2 through the check valve 23 .

[0045] Since the condensation chamber 15 is in contact with the outer wall of the salt chamber 3 of the water softener 2, the temperature of the condensation chamber 15 is relatively low, and the water vapor is further condensed in the condensation chamber 15. Finally, the water vapor after multi-stage condensation is discharged from the second steam outlet 16 to achieve the purpose of reducing the humidity of the discharged steam.

[0046] Furthermore, the condenser body 1 includes a lower body 101 and an upper cover 102, and the lower body 101 and the upper cover 102 are connected into one piece by one or more of snap connection, welding, screw connection or adhesive connection.

[0047] The condenser body 1 is formed by connecting the lower body 101 and the upper cover 102, which is easier to process, more efficient and easier to maintain; and the connection method between the lower body 101 and the upper cover 102 can be selected according to actual conditions.

[0048] Furthermore, it also includes a connecting member 17, which protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body 1;

[0049] The second steam inlet 13 and the first steam outlet 14 are both disposed in the connecting member 17;

[0050] A vertical partition 171 is disposed in the connecting member 17 , and the partition 171 separates the second steam inlet 13 from the first steam outlet 14 .

[0051] The connector 17 protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body 1, and the condenser body 1 is connected to the water softener 2 by inserting the connector 17 into the water channel opening 22 of the water softener 2. The second steam inlet 13 and the first steam outlet 14 are both arranged in the connector 17, and are separated by the second steam inlet 13 and the first steam outlet 14, so that water vapor can effectively enter the second steam inlet 13 from the cooling channel 12, and then enter the water channel opening 22 from the second steam inlet 13. After the water vapor is condensed in the water channel opening 22, it is discharged from the first steam outlet 14 to the condensation chamber 15.

[0052] Furthermore, the cooling channel 12 is disposed on one side of the condensation chamber 15 .

[0053] This makes the overall structure of the condenser body 1 more compact and durable.

[0054] Furthermore, an arc-shaped transition wall 153 is provided at the input end of the condensation chamber 15 .

[0055] When the water vapor is discharged from the first steam outlet 14 to the condensation chamber 15 , the water vapor passes through the arc-shaped transition wall 153 and then enters the condensation chamber 15 .

[0056] Further, the condensation chamber 15 includes a first condensation wall 151 and a second condensation wall 152;

[0057] The first condensation wall 151 is an arc-shaped wall;

[0058] The first condensation wall 151 is disposed on a side opposite to the second condensation wall 152;

[0059] The distance between the first condensation wall 151 and the second condensation wall 152 gradually narrows in the lateral direction.

[0060] The first condensation wall 151 is an arc-shaped wall. On the one hand, it can avoid the nut cover 201 on the top of the water softener 2. On the other hand, the first condensation wall 151 is an arc-shaped wall, so that the distance between the first condensation wall 151 and the second condensation wall 152 is gradually narrowed in the horizontal direction. When water vapor is discharged from the condensation chamber 15 to the second steam outlet 16, the discharge speed will be faster.

[0061] Furthermore, the first steam inlet 11 is disposed at the top of the condenser body 1 .

[0062] In other embodiments, the first steam inlet 11 may be disposed at other locations according to actual conditions, for example, at the bottom of the condenser body 1 .

[0063] Furthermore, the first steam inlet 11 protrudes from the top of the condenser body 1 .

[0064] A receiving pipe may be externally connected to the first steam inlet 11 to facilitate the delivery of hot and humid water vapor into the first steam inlet 11 .

[0065] Furthermore, the second steam outlet 16 is disposed at the bottom of the condenser body 1 .

[0066] In other embodiments, the second steam outlet 16 can be disposed at other locations according to actual conditions, for example, can be disposed at the top of the condenser body 1 .

[0067] Furthermore, the second steam outlet 16 protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body 1 .

[0068] Beneficial effect: It is convenient for the outer wall of the second steam outlet 16 to be stuck on the outer wall of the water softener 2 , so that the condenser body 1 is more firmly installed on the condenser body 1 .

[0069] The technical principle of the present invention is described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the present invention and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can associate other specific implementations of the present invention without paying creative labor, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A condenser, characterized in that: It includes a condenser body, a first steam inlet, a cooling channel, a second steam inlet, a first steam outlet, a condensation chamber, and a second steam outlet; The cooling channel and the condensation chamber are both arranged in the condenser body; The first steam inlet is connected to the input end of the cooling channel, and the second steam inlet is connected to the output end of the cooling channel; The first steam outlet is connected to the input end of the condensation chamber, and the second steam outlet is connected to the output end of the condensation chamber; Also included is a connecting piece, which protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body; The second steam inlet and the first steam outlet are both arranged in the connecting member; a vertical partition is arranged in the connecting member, and the partition separates the second steam inlet and the first steam outlet; The cooling channel is arranged on one side of the condensation chamber; An arc-shaped transition wall is provided at the input end of the condensation chamber.

2. A condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condenser body comprises a lower body and an upper cover body, and the lower body and the upper cover body are connected into one piece by one or more of snap connection, welding, screw connection or glue connection.

3. A condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensation chamber comprises a first condensation wall and a second condensation wall; The first condensation wall is an arc-shaped wall; The first condensation wall is arranged on a side opposite to the second condensation wall; The distance between the first condensation wall and the second condensation wall gradually narrows in the lateral direction.

4. A condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first steam inlet is arranged at the top of the condenser body.

5. A condenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first steam inlet protrudes from the top of the condenser body.

6. A condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second steam outlet is arranged at the bottom of the condenser body.

7. A condenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second steam outlet protrudes from the bottom of the condenser body.

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