A combined testing device, method and medium for a liquid level switch and a water pump of an air conditioner

By designing a combined test device for air conditioners with a level switch and a water pump, and using a timer and a counter to automatically control the working status of the water pump and a level switch, the problem that the detection results of the level switch and water pump in the prior art are not consistent with the actual environment, and efficient and accurate reliability testing is achieved.

CN115877196BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25GREE ELECTRICHEFEI +1
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Application Number
CN202211570558.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-08
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-08

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Technical Problem

The prior art cannot effectively verify the reliability of the liquid level switch and water pump in air conditioners in actual use environments. The detection results are different from the actual use environment, and their reliability and life cannot be accurately evaluated.

Method used

A combined test device for air conditioners with a level switch and a water pump is designed, including a control box, a timer, a counter and a butt pin holder. By automatically controlling the working time and on-off status of the water pump and level switch, it simulates the actual use environment for reliability testing.

Benefits of technology

The reliability test of liquid level switches and water pumps is realized in a simulated actual environment, and the number of failure tests is automatically recorded, which improves the accuracy and efficiency of detection and reduces the testing cost.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a combined test device, method and medium for a liquid level switch and a water pump used in an air conditioner, including a control box. A test component is arranged inside the control box and is used for testing the liquid level switch and the water pump. A plurality of timers and counters are arranged outside the control box. The timer is used to control the on-off working time of the water pump, and the counter is used to record the on-off test data of the liquid level switch. The control box is further provided with a plurality of docking pin bases. The present invention provides a method for testing the load reliability of a liquid level switch and a water pump by simulating the actual use environment. Through the application of an automatic timer and a counter, the detection device can automatically perform cyclic detection and automatically record the number of failure tests synchronously, so as to obtain the reliability data of the sample to be tested.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of testing devices, and in particular to a combined testing device, method and medium for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The liquid level switch and the water pump are mainly applied to the models of air conditioners that need to discharge condensed water. The liquid level switch mainly monitors the water level inside the air conditioner through the position of the float. After reaching the designed water level, it feeds back a signal to the controller for relevant command operations. The water pump mainly pumps water according to some commands of the controller.

[0003] For the detection method of the water pump, it mostly adopts power-on and idling, and it is impossible to realize the on-off verification in the use environment and the related medium load experiment. The existing test methods cannot effectively verify the actual situation of the water pump in after-sales use. There are differences between the detection methods of the existing two products and the after-sales use environment, which have disadvantages for guiding the product development and improvement. When the liquid level switch fails to act or the action point is abnormal during use, for the reliability test methods such as its action performance and life test, it mostly adopts mechanical braking and other methods to push the float to act to ensure the on-off scheme of the liquid level switch, which does not match the actual use environment, and there are differences between the detection results and the actual use environment, and the detection results cannot effectively verify the reliability of the liquid level switch in the actual situation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a combined testing device, method and medium for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a combined testing device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner, including a control box, a testing component is arranged inside the control box, the testing component is used to test the liquid level switch and the water pump, several timers and counters are arranged outside the control box, the timer is used to control the on-off working time of the water pump, the counter is used to record the on-off test data of the liquid level switch, and several docking pin sockets are also arranged on the control box.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention: the testing component is provided with a first water tank and a second water tank, a partition is arranged between the first water tank and the second water tank, and media are filled in both the first water tank and the second water tank.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention: several media connectors are arranged on the partition, and the media connectors connect the first water tank and the second water tank.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention: The test assembly is further provided with a water pump fixing bracket, which is fixedly connected to the partition board, and the water pump fixing bracket is used for fixedly installing the water pump to be tested.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention: The test assembly is further provided with a plurality of liquid level switch mounting brackets, which are respectively installed in the first water tank and the second water tank, and the liquid level switch mounting brackets are used for fixing the liquid level switches to be tested.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention: There are two medium connectors. One end of one of the medium connectors is arranged in the first water tank and connected to the water pump, and the opposite end of the other medium connector is arranged in the second water tank and connected to the water pump.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention: The docking pin base includes a water pump docking pin base and a liquid level switch docking pin base. The water pump docking pin base corresponds to the test water pump one by one, and the liquid level switch docking pin base corresponds to the test liquid level switch one by one.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention: The control box is further provided with an indicator light.

[0013] A combined test method for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner, including the combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner as described above, further includes the following steps:

[0014] (1) Start the control box and detect whether the control box starts normally. If so, the indicator light is always on; otherwise, it is turned off.

[0015] (2) Set the total number of test times.

[0016] (3) Start the water pump in the second water tank, and at the same time turn off the water pump in the first water tank. Detect whether the water pump can work normally. If so, the indicator light is always on, and pump the medium in the second water tank to the first water tank. If not, the indicator light is turned off. The timer controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch.

[0017] (4) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the first water tank, start the water pump in the first water tank, and at the same time turn off the water pump in the second water tank. Detect whether the water pump can work normally. If so, the indicator light is always on, and pump the medium in the first water tank to the first water tank. If not, the indicator light is turned off. The timer controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch.

[0018] (5) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the second water tank, go to step (3).

[0019] (6) When the number of tests reaches the set total number of test times, turn off the control box.

[0020] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which, when executed, can implement the above-mentioned combined test method for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0022] 1. The present invention solves the problem of the load reliability test method for simulating the actual use environment of the liquid level switch and the water pump. Through the application of an automatic timer and a counter, the detection device can automatically perform cyclic detection, and simultaneously record the number of failure tests automatically, so as to master the reliability data of the sample to be tested, and complete the reliability detection of two products simultaneously under the condition of meeting the test conditions.

[0023] 2. The timer in the test device of the present invention controls the on-off time of the medium communicating vessel, and simultaneously realizes the on-off control of the medium communicating vessel. The counting section in the test device accurately collects the reliability data of the liquid level switch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the test component of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, control box; 2, timer; 3, counter; 4, water pump docking pin seat; 5, liquid level switch docking pin seat; 61, first water tank; 62, second water tank; 63, medium communicating vessel; 64, liquid level switch mounting bracket; 65, water pump fixing bracket; 66, partition board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] The present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments: a combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner, comprising a control box 1, wherein a test assembly is provided in the control box 1, wherein the test assembly is used to test the liquid level switch and the water pump, wherein a plurality of timers 2 and a counter 3 are provided outside the control box 1, wherein the timer 2 is used to control the on-off working time of the water pump, wherein the counter 3 is used to record the on-off test data of the liquid level switch, and wherein the control box 1 is also provided with a plurality of docking pin sockets.

[0029] The test assembly is provided with a first water tank 61 and a second water tank 62, a partition 66 is provided between the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62, and the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62 are both filled with medium. The medium level height is changed by using a double container that is not directly connected through a medium connector 63 to carry the medium, and the liquid level switch is pushed. At the same time, the relevant stations inside the container can simply and non-destructively replace the sample to be tested, and the medium can be set to water.

[0030] The partition plate 66 is provided with a plurality of medium communicating vessels 63 , and the medium communicating vessels 63 are connected with the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62 .

[0031] The test assembly is further provided with a water pump fixing bracket 65 , and the water pump fixing bracket 65 is fixedly connected to the partition plate 66 , and the water pump fixing bracket 65 is used for fixing and installing the water pump to be tested.

[0032] The test assembly is further provided with a plurality of liquid level switch mounting frames 64 , which are respectively mounted in the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62 , and are used to fix the liquid level switch to be tested.

[0033] Two medium communicators 63 are provided, one end of one of the medium communicators 63 is provided in the first water tank 61 to connect to the water pump, and the other end of the medium communicator 63 is provided in the second water tank 62 to connect to the water pump.

[0034] The docking needle seat includes a water pump docking needle seat 4 and a liquid level switch docking needle seat 5. The water pump docking needle seat 4 corresponds to the test water pump one by one, and the liquid level switch docking needle seat 5 corresponds to the test liquid level switch one by one.

[0035] The control box 1 is also provided with an indicator light.

[0036] A method for testing a combination of a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner comprises the above-mentioned device for testing a combination of a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner, and further comprises the following steps:

[0037] (1) Start the control box 1 and check whether the control box 1 starts normally. If so, the indicator light is always on, otherwise it is off; (2) Set the total number of tests;

[0038] (3) The water pump in the second water tank 62 is started, while the water pump in the first water tank 61 is turned off. Check whether the water pump can work properly. If so, the indicator light is always on, and the medium in the second water tank 62 is pumped to the first water tank 61. If not, the indicator light goes out. The timer 2 controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter 3 records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch.

[0039] (4) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the first water tank 61, the water pump in the first water tank 61 is started, while the water pump in the second water tank 62 is turned off. Check whether the water pump can work properly. If so, the indicator light is always on, and the medium in the first water tank 61 is pumped to the first water tank 61. If not, the indicator light goes out. The timer 2 controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter 3 records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch.

[0040] (5) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the second water tank 62, go to step (3).

[0041] (6) When the number of tests reaches the set total number of tests, the control box 1 is closed.

[0042] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed, it can implement the above-mentioned combined test method for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner.

[0043] Example:

[0044] The test component is divided into two areas, namely the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62. The two containers are independent and not connected, and the two containers have the same volume, which is convenient for controlling the on-off time of the water pump. There are multiple water pump fixing frames 65 and liquid level switch fixing frames in the two containers. The fixing frames adopt a non-destructive installation method. The medium between the two containers is water that is pollution-free and non-corrosive, and the medium between the two containers is transported through the water pipes connecting the water pumps.

[0045] In the test component part of the test device, the water pumps in the medium-driven water pumps synchronously arrange the test samples (test objects), and the reliability tests of two components (water pumps and liquid level switches) can be completed at one time, with high test efficiency and reduced test costs.

[0046] The entire test device is powered by a 220V power supply. The internal components work under this power supply. The front panel part consists of two timers 2, six dual-channel counters 3, a power switch, and an indicator light. Above is the docking pin socket, which forms two water pump docking pin sockets 4 and twelve liquid level switch dockings.

[0047] The timer 2 mainly controls the pumping working time of the medium driving device through timing, so as to control the liquid level heights of the water in the first water tank 61 and the second water tank 62. That is, when the liquid level height in the first water tank 61 reaches the action point of the liquid level switch therein, the test water pump in the first water tank 61 stops pumping water, and the test water pump in the second water tank 62 starts pumping water until the liquid level height in the second water tank 62 reaches the action point of the liquid level switch therein. This cycle is repeated to realize the repeated on-off test of the water pump and the liquid level switch, so as to achieve the purpose of the reliability test.

[0048] The counter 3 mainly records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch, and stops recording data in the case of abnormal conduction of the liquid level switch, so as to achieve the purpose of collecting reliability data. At the same time, for the samples with specified test times in the test, the relevant test times can be controlled.

[0049] The power switch controls the on-off of the power supply of the entire test system to achieve free on-off control and ensure the safety of the experiment. The indicator lamp monitors the power-on of the test system and whether the system is normal. It is normally open in the case of normal power-on and goes out in the case of abnormality to monitor the working state of the system. The docking pin base mainly docks the water pump and the liquid level switch to be tested of the test component to achieve non-destructive docking.

[0050] In summary, after reading the documents of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can make various other corresponding transformation schemes without creative mental labor according to the technical solutions and technical concepts of the present invention, and all of them fall within the scope protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump of an air conditioner, comprising a control box, characterized in that, A test component is arranged inside the control box. The test component is used to test the liquid level switch and the water pump. A plurality of timers and counters are arranged outside the control box. The timer is used to control the on-off working time of the water pump. The counter is used to record the on-off test data of the liquid level switch. The control box is also provided with a plurality of docking pin sockets; The method further includes the following steps: (1) Start the control box and detect whether the control box starts normally. If so, the indicator light is always on; otherwise, it is turned off. (2) Set the total number of tests. (3) Start the water pump in the second water tank and turn off the water pump in the first water tank at the same time. Detect whether the water pump can work normally. If so, the indicator light is always on, and the medium in the second water tank is pumped to the first water tank. If not, the indicator light is turned off. The timer controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch. (4) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the first water tank, start the water pump in the first water tank and turn off the water pump in the second water tank at the same time. Detect whether the water pump can work normally. If so, the indicator light is always on, and the medium in the first water tank is pumped to the second water tank. If not, the indicator light is turned off. The timer controls the working time of the water pump, and the counter records the on-off test data of the liquid level switch. (5) When the medium reaches the action point of the liquid level switch in the second water tank, go to step (3). (6) When the number of tests reaches the set total number of tests, turn off the control box.

2. The combined test device for the liquid level switch and the water pump for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test component is provided with a first water tank and a second water tank. A partition is arranged between the first water tank and the second water tank. Media are filled in both the first water tank and the second water tank.

3. The combined test device for the liquid level switch and water pump of an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of medium connectors are arranged on the partition. The medium connectors connect the first water tank and the second water tank.

4. The combined test device for the liquid level switch and water pump of an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The test component is further provided with a water pump fixing frame. The water pump fixing frame is fixedly connected to the partition. The water pump fixing frame is used to fixedly install the water pump to be tested.

5. The combined test device for the liquid level switch and water pump of an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The test component is further provided with a plurality of liquid level switch mounting frames. The liquid level switch mounting frames are respectively installed in the first water tank and the second water tank. The liquid level switch mounting frames are used to fix the liquid level switch to be tested.

6. The combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two medium connectors. One end of one of the medium connectors is arranged inside the first water tank and connected to the water pump. The opposite end of the other medium connector is arranged inside the second water tank and connected to the water pump.

7. A combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The docking pin sockets include a water pump docking pin socket and a liquid level switch docking pin socket. The water pump docking pin socket corresponds to the test water pump one by one. The liquid level switch docking pin socket corresponds to the test liquid level switch one by one.

8. The combined test device for a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box is also provided with an indicator light.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed, it can implement a method for combined testing of a liquid level switch and a water pump for an air conditioner as described in claim 1.

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