condenser
By using recyclable processing residues as filling components in the condenser, the problem of requiring a large refrigerant charge in the condenser is solved, achieving the effect of saving refrigerant and production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YORK (WUXI) AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing condensers require a large refrigerant charge to maintain the liquid refrigerant level, resulting in high costs.
Recyclable processing residues are used as filling components, which are placed in the condenser cavity of the condenser, occupying part of the volume. The shape design prevents the filling components from entering the subcooler. They are kept below the refrigerant liquid level by gravity deposition or fixing components, reducing the amount of refrigerant charged.
While maintaining the same liquid level, the amount of refrigerant charged was reduced, saving refrigerant costs and lowering the cost of producing the condenser.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to condensers. Background Technology
[0002] The condenser has a condensing chamber, a condenser inlet, and a condenser outlet. Gaseous refrigerant enters the condensing chamber through the condenser inlet, condenses into liquid refrigerant within the chamber, and then exits through the condenser outlet. The liquid refrigerant in the condensing chamber is maintained at a certain height to ensure that only liquid refrigerant exits from the condenser outlet. However, maintaining this liquid refrigerant level requires a relatively large refrigerant charge. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this application provides a condenser. The condenser includes a condenser housing and at least one filling member. The condenser housing defines a condensation cavity for containing refrigerant. The at least one filling member is disposed within the condensation cavity and is capable of occupying a portion of the volume of the condensation cavity. The at least one filling member is a recyclable processing residue and does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
[0004] According to the condenser of the first aspect described above, the condenser housing is provided with a condenser outlet, which is in fluid communication with the condensation cavity. The shape of the at least one filling member is configured to prevent the at least one filling member from leaving the condensation cavity from the condenser outlet.
[0005] A second aspect of this application provides a condenser including a condenser housing and at least one filling member. The condenser housing defines a condensation cavity for containing refrigerant. The at least one filling member is disposed in the condensation cavity, the filling member including a filling shell and a filler material, the filling shell defining the filling cavity, and the filling shell having at least one inlet through which refrigerant in the condensation cavity can enter the filling cavity. The filler material can occupy a portion of the volume of the condensation cavity. The filling member does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
[0006] According to the condenser of the second aspect above, the filling shell is a filling cage, and the filling material includes several filling blocks.
[0007] According to the condenser of the second aspect above, the filler block is a recyclable processing residue.
[0008] According to the condenser of the second aspect above, the filling shell is made of metal sheet or metal mesh.
[0009] According to the condenser of the second aspect above, the filler is made of metal, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or high-density polyethylene.
[0010] According to the condenser of the second aspect described above, the condenser further includes a subcooler disposed in the condensation cavity. The subcooler includes a subcooler bottom and a first subcooler side and a second subcooler side located on both sides of the subcooler bottom. A receiving space is formed between the condenser shell and the subcooler bottom, the first subcooler side, and the second subcooler side. The at least one filling member is disposed in the receiving space.
[0011] A third aspect of this application provides a condenser including a condenser housing, a subcooler, and at least one filling member. The condenser housing defines a condensing cavity. The subcooler is disposed in the condensing cavity and includes a subcooler bottom and a first subcooler side and a second subcooler side located on either side of the subcooler bottom. A receiving space is formed between the condenser housing and the subcooler bottom, the first subcooler side, and the second subcooler side. The filling member is disposed in the receiving space. The filling member is formed by at least one of extrusion molding and foam molding and does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
[0012] According to the condenser of the third aspect above, the filling component is made of a polymer material.
[0013] According to the condenser of the third aspect described above, the subcooler includes a pair of subcooler inlets, which are respectively disposed on a first side and a second side of the subcooler. The at least one filling member includes a first filling member and a second filling member, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the pair of subcooler inlets along the length direction of the condenser housing, thereby forming an inlet channel between the first filling member and the second filling member, allowing refrigerant in the condensing cavity to enter the subcooler through the inlet channel and the pair of subcooler inlets.
[0014] According to the condenser of the third aspect above, each of the first filling component and the second filling component includes two filling upper parts and a filling cover part, the two filling upper parts being located in the receiving space and respectively located on opposite sides of the subcooler, the filling cover part being located above the subcooler and connected to the two filling upper parts.
[0015] According to the condenser of the third aspect above, the filling cover is configured to guide the refrigerant located on the upper surface of the filling cover toward the subcooler inlet.
[0016] The condenser of this application can reduce the amount of refrigerant required.
[0017] Other features, advantages, and embodiments of this application may be set forth or become apparent from the following detailed description, accompanying drawings, and claims. Furthermore, it should be understood that the above description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation, without limiting the scope of the claimed application. However, the detailed description and specific examples only indicate preferred embodiments of this application. Various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of this application will become apparent to those skilled in the art through these detailed descriptions. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The features and advantages of this application can be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same parts, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of the condenser of this application;
[0020] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A The AA cross-sectional view of the condenser shown;
[0021] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A The BB cross-sectional view of the condenser shown;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a BB cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the filling component of this application;
[0023] Figure 3A This is a BB cross-sectional schematic diagram of the condenser of this application, including the filling component, in a third embodiment;
[0024] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A perspective view of the subcooler and filling components in the condenser shown;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the filling component and the supercooler of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0026] Various specific embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification. It should be understood that ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this application are for distinction and identification purposes only and have no other meaning, and do not indicate a specific order or association unless otherwise specified. For example, the term "first filling component" does not imply the existence of a "second filling component," nor does the term "second filling component" imply the existence of a "first filling component."
[0027] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of the condenser of this application. Figure 1B yes Figure 1A The diagram shows a cross-sectional view (AA) of the condenser. Figure 1C yes Figure 1A The diagram shows a BB cross-sectional view of the condenser. Figures 1A-1C As shown, the condenser includes a condenser shell 102. The condenser shell 102 includes a cylindrical body 112, a left partition plate 116, a right partition plate 114, a left end plate 117, and a right end plate 115. The cylindrical body 112 is generally a cylinder extending in the left-right direction (i.e., the length direction). It has a central axis extending in the left-right direction. The left and right ends of the cylindrical body 112 are respectively closed by the left partition plate 116 and the right partition plate 114 to form a condensation cavity 132. The left end plate 117 is generally arc-shaped and connects to the left partition plate 116 to form a communicating cavity 134. The right end plate 115 is also generally arc-shaped and connects to the right partition plate 114. The right partition plate 114 also includes a transverse partition plate 142 extending laterally from the right partition plate 114 to the right end plate 115, thereby forming an outlet cavity 152 and an inlet cavity 154. The condenser housing 102 also includes a medium inlet pipe 124 and a medium outlet pipe 122, which are disposed on the right end plate 115. The medium inlet pipe 124 is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity 154, and the medium outlet pipe 122 is in fluid communication with the outlet cavity 152.
[0028] like Figures 1B-1C As shown, the condenser also includes a first tube bundle 162 and a second tube bundle 164 located below the first tube bundle 162. The first tube bundle 162 and the second tube bundle 164 are horizontally arranged in the condensation cavity 132. One end of the first tube bundle 162 is in fluid communication with the connecting cavity 134, and the other end of the first tube bundle 162 is in fluid communication with the outlet cavity 152; one end of the second tube bundle 164 is in fluid communication with the connecting cavity 134, and the other end of the second tube bundle 164 is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity 154, thereby allowing the cooling medium to flow sequentially through the inlet cavity 154, the second tube bundle 164, the connecting cavity 134, the first tube bundle 162, and the outlet cavity 152 after passing through the medium inlet pipe 124, and then out of the condenser through the medium outlet pipe 122 (according to...). Figure 1B(The arrow M in the diagram indicates the flow direction). The condenser also includes an inlet pipe 120 and an outlet pipe 130. The inlet pipe 120 is located at the upper part of the cylinder 112 and defines a condenser inlet on the condenser housing 102 for receiving refrigerant gas. The outlet pipe 130 is located at the lower part of the cylinder 112 and defines a condenser outlet on the condenser housing 102 for discharging the condensed refrigerant liquid from the condensation chamber 132. The refrigerant gas flowing into the cylinder 112 from the inlet pipe 120 exchanges heat with the medium in the first tube bundle 162 and the second tube bundle 164. After being condensed into refrigerant liquid, the refrigerant gas can be discharged from the cylinder 112 through the outlet pipe 130.
[0029] like Figures 1B-1C As shown, the condenser also includes a subcooler 170. The subcooler 170 is disposed in the condensation cavity 132 and below the second tube bundle 164. The subcooler 170 includes a subcooler housing 172 and a subcooler tube bundle 174. The subcooler housing 172 extends axially along the cylinder 112 and is connected to the left partition plate 116 and the right partition plate 114, respectively, forming a subcooler cavity 176. The subcooler tube bundle 174 is horizontally disposed in the subcooler cavity 176. One end of the subcooler tube bundle 174 is in fluid communication with the connecting cavity 134, and the other end is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity 154, thereby allowing the cooling medium to flow through the medium inlet pipe 124 and then through the subcooler tube bundle 174 to reach the connecting cavity 134.
[0030] like Figure 1C As shown, the subcooler 170 includes a subcooler bottom 182 and a first subcooler side 184 and a second subcooler side 186 located on opposite sides of the subcooler bottom 182. A receiving space 188 is formed between the condenser housing 102 and the subcooler bottom 182, the first subcooler side 184, and the second subcooler side 186. A pair of subcooler inlets 190 are respectively disposed on the first subcooler side 184 and the second subcooler side 186, and are located approximately in the middle of the cylinder 112 in the axial direction. The refrigerant liquid in the condenser cavity 132 can enter the subcooler cavity 176 through the subcooler inlets 190, and exchange heat with the medium in the subcooler tube bundle 174 in the subcooler cavity 176, thereby increasing the subcooling degree of the refrigerant liquid. The outlet pipe 130 extends upward from the lower part of the cylinder 112 and connects to the bottom 182 of the subcooler, so that the refrigerant liquid in the subcooler cavity 176 can be discharged through the outlet pipe 130.
[0031] like Figure 1CAs shown, the radial cross-section of the subcooler 170 is approximately an inverted convex shape. Specifically, the top surface of the subcooler 170 is approximately a horizontally oriented plane. Each of the first side portion 184 and the second side portion 186 of the subcooler includes a first sidewall 191, a second sidewall 192, a third sidewall 193, a fourth sidewall 194, a fifth sidewall 195, and a sixth sidewall 196 connected sequentially. The first sidewall 191 is connected to the top surface of the subcooler 170. The first sidewall 191, third sidewall 193, and fifth sidewall 195 are generally vertically oriented, while the second sidewall 192, fourth sidewall 194, and sixth sidewall 196 are generally horizontally oriented. Each of the pair of subcooler inlets 190 includes a vertical inlet 197 located on the third sidewall 193 and a horizontal inlet 198 located on the fourth sidewall 194. The vertical inlet 197 communicates with the horizontal inlet 198.
[0032] like Figure 1C As shown, the refrigerant liquid in the condenser cavity 132 is configured to have a liquid level height H. The liquid level height H is the vertical distance between the top surface of the refrigerant liquid in the condenser cavity 132 and the condenser outlet. In this application, the top surface of the refrigerant liquid is higher than the top of the subcooler inlet 190, thereby ensuring that the refrigerant liquid fills the subcooler cavity 176.
[0033] like Figure 1C As shown, the condenser also includes several packing components 160 that do not chemically react with the refrigerant. The packing components 160 are disposed in the condensation cavity 132 and occupy a portion of the volume of the condensation cavity 132. The packing components 160 are recyclable processing residues, such as scraps from raw materials during processing. Examples of recyclable processing residue materials include metals such as iron, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as rubber and plastics. The shape of the packing components 160 is configured to prevent them from entering the subcooler cavity 176 via the subcooler inlet 190. The packing components 160 can have a regular shape (e.g., a cuboid, cube, cone, cylinder, etc.) or an irregular shape. In one embodiment, the density of the packing components 160 is greater than the density of the refrigerant. The packing components 160 are deposited at the bottom of the condensation cavity 132 by gravity, thereby occupying a portion of the volume of the condensation cavity 132. In another embodiment, the density of the packing components 160 is not greater than the density of the refrigerant. The filling component 160 is connected to the condenser housing 102 by a fastener (not shown) so as to be held below the liquid level of the refrigerant liquid to occupy a portion of the volume of the condensation chamber 132.
[0034] The filling component 160 in the condenser of this application is a recyclable processing residue. The filling component 160 is disposed in the condensing cavity 132, thereby occupying a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132. This has the advantages of cost savings and ease of manufacturing. For example, during the processing of the condenser, recyclable processing residues are generated. This application fully utilizes these recyclable processing residues as the filling component 160. On the one hand, the recyclable processing residues can occupy a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132, thereby reducing the amount of refrigerant charged while maintaining the same liquid level H, thus saving refrigerant costs. On the other hand, the recyclable processing residues are existing materials in the condenser processing workshop, which do not require additional procurement and processing, greatly reducing the cost of producing the condenser. Furthermore, the filling component 160 can also be a processing residue from other fields with even lower costs, further reducing production costs.
[0035] Figure 2 This is a BB cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the filling component 160 of this application. Figure 2 The filling component 160 shown includes a filling housing 232 and a filler 234. The filling housing 232 defines a filling cavity 236 and has several inlets 238. The inlets 238 communicate the filling cavity 236 with the condensing cavity 132, thereby allowing refrigerant in the condensing cavity 132 to enter the filling cavity 236. The filler 234 can occupy a portion of the volume of the filling cavity 236, thereby occupying a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132, to reduce the amount of refrigerant charged. The filling housing 232 is shaped to prevent the filling component 160 from entering the subcooler cavity 176 via the subcooler inlet 190.
[0036] In one embodiment of this application, the filling shell 232 is a filling cage, made of metal sheet or metal mesh. The filler 234 consists of several filling blocks. In one embodiment of this application, the filling blocks are recyclable processing residues, such as scraps from raw materials during processing. These recyclable processing residues do not chemically react with the refrigerant. For example, the materials of the recyclable processing residues include metals such as iron, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as rubber and plastics. The condenser of this application uses filling blocks to fill the filling cavity 236, occupying a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132, thereby reducing the amount of refrigerant charged while maintaining the same liquid level H, saving refrigerant costs. Furthermore, objects of various sizes and shapes can be used as filling blocks, significantly reducing the cost of condenser production. Additionally, the filling shell 232 can be made of flexible material. The filling shell 232 does not have a fixed shape, thus adapting to various shapes of subcoolers 170.
[0037] In another embodiment of this application, the filler 234 is made of metal, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or high-density polyethylene.
[0038] It should be noted that although the filler 234 in this application consists of several filler blocks, the presence of at least one filler block is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0039] It should also be noted that although the filling housing 232 of this application is provided with several inlets 238, the presence of at least one inlet 238 on the filling housing 232 is within the protection scope of this application.
[0040] Figure 3A This is a BB cross-sectional schematic diagram of the condenser of the present application, including the filling component 160, according to a third embodiment. Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A perspective view of the subcooler and filling components in the condenser shown.
[0041] like Figures 3A-3B As shown, the filling component 160 includes a first filling component 342 and a second filling component 344. The first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 are disposed in the receiving space 188 and are respectively positioned on both sides of a pair of subcooler inlets 190 along the length of the condenser housing 102, thereby forming an inlet channel 354 between the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344. This allows the refrigerant in the condensing cavity 132 to enter the subcooler 170 through the inlet channel 354 and the pair of subcooler inlets 190. The flow area of the inlet channel 354 is greater than or equal to the flow area of the pair of subcooler inlets 190, resulting in a relatively stable refrigerant flow rate through the inlet channel 354.
[0042] like Figure 3BAs shown, each of the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 includes an outer filling exterior 382, an inner filling interior 384, and two upper filling portions 386. The outer filling exterior 382 has a generally arc-shaped radial cross-section to mate with the inner wall of the cylinder 112. The inner filling interior 384 has a generally inverted convex radial cross-section to mate with the outer contours of the subcooler bottom 182, the first subcooler side 184, and the second subcooler side 186 of the subcooler 170. More specifically, the inner filling interior 384 mates with the subcooler bottom 182 of the subcooler 170 and the first sidewall 191, second sidewall 192, third sidewall 193, fourth sidewall 194, fifth sidewall 195, and sixth sidewall 196 located on either side of the subcooler bottom 182. The two upper filling portions 386 are respectively disposed on both sides of the subcooler 170 and connect the outer filling exterior 382 and the inner filling interior 384. In this application, the upper surface of the filling upper part 386 is a horizontally oriented plane and is approximately on the same plane as the top surface of the subcooler 170.
[0043] In one embodiment of this application, each of the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 includes a filling housing 232 and a filler 234. The specific structures of the filling housing 232 and the filler 234 are the same as those described in the second embodiment, and will not be repeated here.
[0044] In one embodiment of this application, each of the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 is formed by at least one of extrusion molding and foam molding. In one embodiment of this application, the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 are made of a polymer material, such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, or high-density polyethylene. As an example, the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 are formed by extrusion molding. The first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 formed by extrusion molding can fit the shape of the subcooler 170. During installation, the operator can first install the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 into place with the subcooler 170, and then install the subcooler into the condensation cavity 132. The installation process is convenient. As an example, the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 are formed by foam molding. After the subcooler 170 is installed in place, the operator injects the foam into the receiving space 188. During the foaming process, the foamed material occupies a portion of the volume of the receiving space 188, thereby occupying a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132, in order to reduce the amount of refrigerant charged. Furthermore, since the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 substantially enclose the subcooler 170 in radial cross-section, the subcooler 170 can hold the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344 in place without the need for other fasteners.
[0045] It should be noted that although the condenser of this application includes two filling components (i.e., the first filling component 342 and the second filling component 344), any condenser including at least one filling component is within the scope of protection of this application.
[0046] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the filling component 160 and the supercooler of this application. Figure 4 The filling component shown is Figures 3A-3B The similarities between the filling components shown will not be repeated. Figure 4 The filling component shown is Figures 3A-3B The main difference in the filling components shown is: Figure 4 Each of the first filling member 342 and the second filling member 344 shown also includes a filling cover 402. The filling cover 402 is located above the subcooler 170 and is connected to the filling upper portion 386 located on both sides of the subcooler 170. Thus, the first filling member 342 and the second filling member 344 are generally barrel-shaped with a hollow portion extending along the length direction. During operator installation, the operator inserts the subcooler 170 into the first filling member 342 and the second filling member 344, and then installs the subcooler 170 into the condensation chamber 132.
[0047] like Figure 4As shown, the filling cover 402 includes a filling cover exterior 412 and a filling cover interior 414. The bottom surface of the filling cover interior 414 is generally planar, thus fitting into the top surface of the subcooler 170. The filling cover exterior 412 is configured to guide refrigerant located on the upper surface of the filling cover 402 toward a pair of subcooler inlets 190. As an example, the upper surface of the filling cover exterior 412 is an inclined plane. This allows for refrigerant flow, thereby directing the refrigerant toward the subcooler inlets 190.
[0048] It should be noted that although the condenser of this application includes several filling components 160, the condenser including at least one filling component 160 is within the protection scope of this application.
[0049] It should also be noted that although the condenser of this application includes a subcooler 170, in other embodiments, the condenser may not include a subcooler 170; the outlet pipe 130 can be connected to the lower part of the condenser housing 102 and communicate with the condensing cavity 132. At least one filling member 160 is configured to prevent it from leaving the condensing cavity 132 from the condenser outlet. For condensers that do not include a subcooler 170, at least one filling member 160 in this application is disposed in the condensing cavity 132 and occupies a portion of the volume of the condensing cavity 132, thereby reducing the refrigerant charge while maintaining the same liquid level H, thus saving refrigerant costs.
[0050] Although this disclosure has been described in conjunction with examples of the embodiments outlined above, various alternatives, modifications, variations, improvements, and / or substantially equivalents, whether known or currently or soon to be foreseen, will likely be apparent to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the technical effects and / or technical problems described herein are exemplary and not limiting; therefore, the disclosures herein may be used to solve other technical problems and have other technical effects and / or can solve other technical problems. Accordingly, the examples of embodiments of this disclosure as set forth above are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is intended to include all known or previously developed alternatives, modifications, variations, improvements, and / or substantially equivalents.
Claims
1. A condenser, characterized in that: The condenser includes: A condenser housing (102) defines a condensation cavity (132) for containing refrigerant; A subcooler (170) is disposed in the condensing cavity (132). The subcooler (170) includes a subcooler bottom (182) and a first subcooler side (184) and a second subcooler side (186) located on both sides of the subcooler bottom (182). A receiving space (188) is formed between the condenser shell (102) and the subcooler bottom (182), the first subcooler side (184), and the second subcooler side (186). At least one filling component (160) is disposed in the receiving space (188) and is capable of occupying a portion of the volume of the receiving space (188); The at least one filling component (160) is a recyclable processing residue and does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
2. The condenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The condenser shell (102) is provided with a condenser outlet, which is in fluid communication with the condensation cavity (132); The shape of the at least one filling member (160) is configured to prevent the at least one filling member (160) from leaving the condenser outlet of the condenser cavity (132).
3. A condenser, characterized in that: The condenser includes: A condenser housing (102) defines a condensation cavity (132) for containing refrigerant; A subcooler (170) is disposed in the condensing cavity (132). The subcooler (170) includes a subcooler bottom (182) and a first subcooler side (184) and a second subcooler side (186) located on both sides of the subcooler bottom (182). A receiving space (188) is formed between the condenser shell (102) and the subcooler bottom (182), the first subcooler side (184), and the second subcooler side (186). At least one filling component (160) is disposed in the receiving space (188), the filling component (160) includes a filling housing (232) and a filling material (234), the filling housing (232) defines a filling cavity (236), and the filling housing (232) is provided with at least one inlet through which refrigerant in the condensation cavity (132) can enter the filling cavity (236). The filler (234) can occupy part of the volume of the condensation cavity (132); The filling component (160) does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
4. The condenser as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The filling shell (232) is a filling cage, and the filling material (234) includes several filling blocks.
5. The condenser as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The filler block is a recyclable processing residue.
6. The condenser as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The filling shell (232) is made of metal sheet or metal mesh.
7. The condenser as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The filler (234) is made of metal, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or high-density polyethylene.
8. A condenser, characterized in that: The condenser includes: A condenser housing (102) defines a condensation cavity (132) for containing refrigerant; A subcooler (170) is disposed in the condensing cavity (132). The subcooler (170) includes a subcooler bottom (182) and a first subcooler side (184) and a second subcooler side (186) located on both sides of the subcooler bottom (182). A receiving space (188) is formed between the condenser shell (102) and the subcooler bottom (182), the first subcooler side (184), and the second subcooler side (186). At least one filling component (160) is disposed in the receiving space (188); The filling component (160) is formed by at least one of extrusion molding and foam molding, and does not chemically react with the refrigerant.
9. The condenser as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The filling component (160) is made of polymer material.
10. The condenser as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The subcooler (170) includes a pair of subcooler inlets (190), which are respectively disposed on the first side (184) and the second side (186) of the subcooler; The at least one filling component (160) includes a first filling component (342) and a second filling component (344), which are respectively disposed on both sides of the pair of subcooler inlets (190) in the length direction of the condenser housing (102), thereby forming an inlet channel (354) between the first filling component (342) and the second filling component (344) so that the refrigerant in the condenser cavity (132) can enter the subcooler (170) through the inlet channel (354) and the pair of subcooler inlets (190).
11. The condenser as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: Each of the first filling component (342) and the second filling component (344) includes two filling upper portions (386) and a filling cover portion (402), the two filling upper portions (386) being located in the receiving space (188) and respectively on opposite sides of the supercooler (170), the filling cover portion (402) being located above the supercooler (170) and connected to the two filling upper portions (386).
12. The condenser as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that: The filling cover (402) is configured to guide the refrigerant located on the upper surface of the filling cover (402) toward the subcooler inlet (190).
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