Water collecting structure and water chilling unit

Abstract

The invention discloses a water collecting structure and a water chilling unit, and relates to the technical field of compression refrigeration, the water collecting structure comprises a condensation fan, a condenser and a collecting device which are arranged in sequence, and the condenser has hydrophilicity; the condensation fan and the condenser are communicated to form a water inlet channel of the water collection structure, the condenser and the collection device are communicated to form a water drainage channel of the water collection structure, and the water inlet channel is communicated with the water drainage channel. The water collecting structure effectively collects rainwater entering the draught fan and guides the rainwater to the collecting device, the rainwater is prevented from invading devices in the water chilling unit, and therefore the waterproof performance and reliability of equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of compression refrigeration, and in particular to a water collection structure and a chiller. Background Art

[0002] Air-cooled chillers play an important role in industrial refrigeration systems. Their function is to reduce the temperature of water through a compressor to achieve enhanced cooling of molds or machines, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] In the process of realizing the present invention, the inventors found that the prior art has at least the following problems: when the air-cooled chiller is used outdoors, rainwater can easily enter the interior of the unit through the fan. Such intrusion can damage internal components, such as the compressor, water pump and sensor, and affect the performance and reliability of the unit. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a water collection structure that effectively collects rainwater entering from a fan and guides it to a collection device, thereby preventing rainwater from invading internal components of a chiller, thereby improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the equipment. Another purpose of the present application is to provide a chiller.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides a water collection structure, comprising a condensing fan, a condenser and a collecting device arranged in sequence, wherein the condenser is hydrophilic;

[0006] The condensing fan and the condenser are connected to form a water inlet channel of the water collecting structure, the condenser and the collecting device are connected to form a drainage channel of the water collecting structure, and the water inlet channel is connected to the drainage channel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the condenser includes a cavity shell and a heat exchange mechanism, the water inlet channel and the drainage channel are connected inside the cavity shell, and the heat exchange mechanism is arranged inside the cavity shell;

[0008] A hydrophilic layer having hydrophilicity is provided on at least one of the chamber shell and the heat exchange mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cavity shell includes side panels, and the side panels are arranged at an angle.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple side panels, at least two of which are arranged opposite to each other, and in the direction from the water inlet channel to the drainage channel, the spacing between the side panels perpendicular to the connection direction between the water inlet channel and the drainage channel gradually decreases.

[0011] In some embodiments, the collecting device includes a water collecting pan and a drain pipe, the water collecting pan is located below the condenser, and the drain pipe is connected to the water collecting pan.

[0012] In some embodiments, a projection area of ​​the outlet area of ​​the condenser on the water collecting tray is completely located within the coverage area of ​​the water collecting tray.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water collecting pan is arranged tilted, and in the tilted direction of the water collecting pan, one end of the water collecting pan away from the condenser is connected to the drain pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water collection structure further includes a unit frame, on which the condensing fan, the condenser and the collecting device are mounted.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top of the unit frame is provided with an air inlet connected to the water inlet channel, the bottom of the unit frame is provided with a drain outlet connected to the drain channel, and the unit frame is provided with a baffle between the top and bottom to form an enclosure.

[0016] The present application also provides a chiller, comprising the above-mentioned water collection structure.

[0017] Compared with the above-mentioned background technology, the water collection structure provided in the present application mainly includes a condensing fan, a condenser and a collecting device which are arranged in sequence, and the condenser is hydrophilic; the condensing fan and the condenser are connected to form a water inlet channel of the water collection structure, and the condenser and the collecting device are connected to form a drainage channel of the water collection structure, and the water inlet channel is connected to the drainage channel.

[0018] The water collection structure provided in this application proposes an innovative solution to the problem of rainwater intrusion faced by air-cooled chillers when used outdoors. The structure achieves effective management and collection of rainwater through carefully designed water inlet and drainage channels combined with the hydrophilic properties of the condenser.

[0019] The water collection structure consists of a condensing fan, a condenser and a collection device arranged in sequence. The hydrophilicity of the condenser plays a key role in this process, which can promote the condensation of rainwater into water droplets or water flows on its surface. This design utilizes the physical properties of the condenser to transform the intrusion of rainwater into a controllable collection process.

[0020] During the intrusion of rainwater, after entering through the fan, the rainwater is introduced into the water inlet channel and flows directly to the condenser. On the surface of the condenser, due to the hydrophilic effect, the rainwater is adsorbed and flows along the surface. At this time, the rainwater gathers in the water inlet channel and flows to the drainage channel. Finally, the drainage channel guides the rainwater from the condenser to the collection device, completing the whole process of rainwater collection. This process effectively guides the rainwater from the fan to the condenser, avoiding the rainwater from directly invading the unit.

[0021] The setting relationship between the condensing fan, condenser and collection device is the core of the implementation of this solution, so as to realize the collection and management of rainwater through the formed water inlet channel and drainage channel. In particular, the hydrophilic effect of the condenser, because the condenser is at the connection position of the water inlet channel and the drainage channel, with respect to the water inlet channel, the condenser is located downstream of the condensing fan, which has the advantage of being able to directly capture the rainwater brought in by the fan, reduce the diffusion of rainwater inside the unit, and prevent it from causing damage to other devices. With respect to the drainage channel, the condenser is located upstream of the collection device, which has the advantage of being able to effectively transfer the collected rainwater, avoid the accumulation and overflow of rainwater, and ensure that the rainwater is safely guided to the collection device.

[0022] In summary, the key role of the condenser in the water inlet channel and the drainage channel is reflected in its hydrophilicity, which not only promotes the rapid collection of rainwater, but also ensures that rainwater can be guided from the fan to the collection device in an orderly manner, thereby preventing rainwater from potentially damaging the internal components of the chiller and improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the entire unit. This design cleverly utilizes the physical properties of the condenser, transforming potential damage factors into a mechanism that is conducive to unit protection, reflecting the innovation of the technical solution of this application.

[0023] Combined with the above structure and process description, it can be seen that the water collection structure has at least the following beneficial effects: the water collection structure can effectively collect rainwater entering the fan and guide it to the collection device, preventing rainwater from invading the internal components of the chiller, thereby improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a water collection structure provided in an embodiment of the present application at a first viewing angle;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the water collection structure provided in an embodiment of the present application under a second viewing angle.

[0027] in:

[0028] Water collection structure 100,

[0029] Condensing fan 1.

[0030] Condenser 2, cavity shell 21, side plate 211,

[0031] Collection device 3, water collection tray 31, drainage pipe 32,

[0032] Unit frame 4, air inlet 41, drain outlet 42, base 43, support beam 44, cross beam 45, top plate 46,

[0033] Fan cover 5, DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection structure provided in the embodiment of the present application at a first viewing angle, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the water collection structure provided in an embodiment of the present application under a second viewing angle.

[0037] In the first specific embodiment, the water collection structure provided in the implementation scheme of the present application mainly includes a condensing fan 1, a condenser 2 and a collecting device 3 arranged in sequence, and the condenser 2 is hydrophilic; the condensing fan 1 and the condenser 2 are connected to form a water inlet channel of the water collection structure 100, and the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3 are connected to form a drainage channel of the water collection structure 100, and the water inlet channel is connected to the drainage channel.

[0038] The water collection structure provided in this application proposes an innovative solution to the problem of rainwater intrusion faced by air-cooled chillers when used outdoors. The structure achieves effective management and collection of rainwater through carefully designed water inlet and drainage channels combined with the hydrophilic properties of the condenser 2.

[0039] The water collection structure 100 is composed of a condensing fan 1, a condenser 2 and a collection device 3 arranged in sequence. The hydrophilic property of the condenser 2 plays a key role in this process, which can promote the condensation of rainwater on its surface into water droplets or water flows. This design utilizes the physical properties of the condenser 2 to transform the intrusion of rainwater into a controllable collection process.

[0040] During the intrusion of rainwater, after entering through the fan, rainwater is introduced into the water inlet channel and flows directly to the condenser 2. On the surface of the condenser 2, due to the hydrophilic effect, rainwater is adsorbed and flows along the surface. At this time, rainwater gathers in the water inlet channel and flows to the drainage channel. Finally, the drainage channel guides rainwater from the condenser 2 to the collection device 3, completing the whole process of rainwater collection. This process effectively guides rainwater from the fan to the condenser 2, avoiding rainwater from directly invading the inside of the unit.

[0041] The setting relationship between the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3 is the core of the implementation of this solution, so as to realize the collection and management of rainwater through the formed water inlet channel and drainage channel. In particular, the hydrophilic effect of the condenser 2, because the condenser 2 is at the connection position of the water inlet channel and the drainage channel, with respect to the water inlet channel, the condenser 2 is located downstream of the condensing fan 1, which has the advantage of being able to directly capture the rainwater brought in by the fan, reduce the diffusion of rainwater inside the unit, and prevent it from causing damage to other devices. With respect to the drainage channel, the condenser 2 is located upstream of the collecting device 3, which has the advantage of being able to effectively transfer the collected rainwater, avoid the accumulation and overflow of rainwater, and ensure that the rainwater is safely guided to the collecting device 3.

[0042] In summary, the key role of the condenser 2 in the water inlet channel and the drainage channel is reflected in its hydrophilicity, which not only promotes the rapid collection of rainwater, but also ensures that the rainwater can be guided from the fan to the collection device 3 in an orderly manner, thereby preventing the rainwater from potentially damaging the internal components of the chiller and improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the entire unit. This design cleverly utilizes the physical properties of the condenser 2, transforming the potential damage factor into a mechanism that is conducive to the protection of the unit, reflecting the innovation of the technical solution of this application.

[0043] Combined with the above structure and process description, it can be seen that the water collection structure 100 has at least the following beneficial effects: the water collection structure 100 can effectively collect rainwater entering the fan and guide it to the collection device 3, preventing rainwater from invading the internal components of the chiller, thereby improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the equipment.

[0044] In some embodiments, the condenser 2 includes a cavity shell 21 and a heat exchange mechanism, the water inlet channel and the drainage channel are connected inside the cavity shell 21, and the heat exchange mechanism is arranged inside the cavity shell 21;

[0045] A hydrophilic layer having hydrophilicity is provided on at least one of the chamber shell 21 and the heat exchange mechanism.

[0046] In this embodiment, the condenser 2 is composed of a cavity shell 21 and a heat exchange mechanism. The design of the cavity shell 21 not only provides structural support, but also has the function of guiding rainwater. The water inlet channel and the drainage channel are connected inside the cavity shell 21. This design ensures that rainwater can flow effectively and be collected after entering the condenser 2. The heat exchange mechanism is the core component of the condenser 2 that performs the condensation function. It promotes the condensation of water vapor through heat exchange with the cooling medium, thereby enhancing the cooling efficiency of the condenser.

[0047] In addition, a hydrophilic layer having hydrophilicity is provided on at least one of the cavity shell 21 and the heat exchange mechanism. The hydrophilic layer can be provided in a flexible and diverse manner and can be provided on the heat exchange mechanism, the cavity shell 21, or both at the same time. The presence of the hydrophilic layer can effectively promote the condensation of water, so that rainwater forms water droplets on the surface of the condenser 2, thereby enhancing the collection effect of rainwater. This design not only improves the working efficiency of the condenser 2, but also effectively prevents rainwater from invading the internal components, further improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the equipment.

[0048] In some cases, the heat exchange mechanism may use heat exchange fins, which are reasonably arranged in the cavity shell 21. The design of the heat exchange fins is intended to increase the surface area of ​​the condenser 2, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. By arranging heat exchange fins inside the cavity shell 21, the heat exchange between the cooling medium and the air can be effectively enhanced, and the condensation process of water vapor can be promoted. This layout not only optimizes the performance of the condenser, but also can improve the ability to collect rainwater to a certain extent, further enhancing the overall working efficiency and reliability of the condenser 2.

[0049] In some cases, taking the example of providing a hydrophilic layer on a heat exchange mechanism such as a heat exchange fin, the surface of the heat exchange fin in the condenser 2 is covered with a hydrophilic layer, which gives the fin surface a strong affinity for water, making it easy for water to wet. The quality of the hydrophilic performance is usually measured by the size of the contact angle (angle a) formed after water contacts the fin surface. Generally speaking, when the contact angle formed by water on the fin surface is less than 35°, it indicates that the hydrophilic performance is good. The smaller the angle a, the better the hydrophilic performance, and vice versa.

[0050] By providing a hydrophilic layer on the heat exchange fins, the moisture in the hot air can be spread out more easily when condensed into water droplets on the fins, and flow down along the fins, effectively avoiding the water droplets "bridging" between the fins and affecting the ventilation effect of the condenser 2, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser. While maintaining the same cooling capacity, this design can also save electricity consumption. In addition, the general hydrophilic fins on the market not only have good hydrophilic properties, but also have high corrosion resistance, which further optimizes the performance of the condenser 2.

[0051] The hydrophilic layer is usually achieved by performing special process treatment on the surface of the fin, such as coating a layer of hydrophilic material containing polar groups. These polar groups, such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, amino, sulfonic acid, etc., are easy to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, thus showing hydrophilicity. Hydrophilicity is of great significance in materials science and practical applications, especially in the fields of air conditioning, refrigeration, heat exchange, etc. The application of hydrophilic fins can significantly improve the efficiency and performance of the equipment. At the same time, the hydrophilic characteristics also make the fins have advantages in processes that require good contact with water or water phase treatment.

[0052] In some embodiments, the cavity housing 21 includes a side plate 211 , and the side plate 211 is tilted.

[0053] In this embodiment, this design enhances the guiding effect of the cavity shell 21 on rainwater, which is mainly achieved by the flow of rainwater along the side plate 211. The inclined feature of the side plate 211 is conducive to promoting the downward flow of rainwater along the side plate 211, thereby more effectively guiding rainwater from the water inlet channel to the drainage channel.

[0054] This embodiment does not limit the specific inclination form of the side plate 211, such as the inclination angle and other parameters, which means that the inclination characteristics of the side plate 211 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual application requirements and structural design to achieve the best rainwater guiding effect. This design not only enhances the rainwater collection effect of the condenser 2, but also helps to improve the waterproof performance and reliability of the entire water collection structure 100.

[0055] In some embodiments, there are multiple side plates 211, with at least two side plates 211 arranged opposite to each other. In the direction from the water inlet channel to the drainage channel, the spacing between the side plates 211 perpendicular to the connection direction between the water inlet channel and the drainage channel gradually decreases.

[0056] In this embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, the direction from the water inlet channel to the drainage channel is vertically downward, which is consistent with the natural flow direction of rainwater under the action of gravity, and can be regarded as the axial direction of the water inlet channel and the drainage channel. The direction perpendicular to the axial direction is the radial direction, so the spacing between the side plates 211 gradually decreases in the radial direction. This design makes the shape of the condenser 2 similar to a V-shaped structure, especially the cavity shell 21 presents a V-shaped feature, and its opening gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0057] The condenser 2 adopting this arrangement has a V-shaped structure design, which enhances the guiding effect of rainwater. After entering the water inlet channel, part of the rainwater flows directly downward along the side plate 211, and part of the rainwater condenses on the heat exchange mechanism and flows downward along the heat exchange mechanism. The rainwater on the heat exchange mechanism can also flow downward along the side plate 211 after contacting the side plate 211. As the radial spacing between the side plates 211 gradually decreases, the flow path of rainwater is also concentrated, and finally converges in the drainage channel. This V-shaped structure not only improves the efficiency of rainwater collection, but also helps to reduce the stagnation and diffusion of rainwater inside the condenser 2, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater damaging the internal components of the condenser 2, and further improving the waterproof performance and reliability of the water collection structure 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, the collecting device 3 includes a water collecting pan 31 and a drain pipe 32 . The water collecting pan 31 is located below the condenser 2 , and the drain pipe 32 is connected to the water collecting pan 31 .

[0059] In this embodiment, such a layout allows the rainwater collected by the condenser 2 to flow directly into the water collecting pan 31, which is convenient for centralized management of rainwater. The drain pipe 32 is connected to the water collecting pan 31, ensuring that the rainwater collected from the condenser 2 can be smoothly discharged through the drain pipe 32, thereby avoiding the accumulation of rainwater in the water collecting pan 31, and ensuring that the rainwater can be continuously and effectively discharged from the water collecting structure 100.

[0060] This design not only improves the efficiency of rainwater collection and discharge, but also reduces the potential risk of rainwater damage to the condenser 2 and the entire chiller. Through effective rainwater discharge, the combination of the water collection pan 31 and the drain pipe 32 helps to keep the water collection structure 100 dry, thereby protecting the internal components of the chiller from moisture and corrosion, and enhancing the stability and durability of the entire system.

[0061] The water collection structure 100 effectively manages and discharges the rainwater entering through the condensing fan 1. Under the guidance of the condenser 2 and the side panel 211, the rainwater flows into the water collection pan 31, and is collected and aggregated at the water collection pan 31. Due to the design and position of the water collection pan 31, rainwater cannot diffuse, spread, or overflow at will in the water collection structure 100, but is effectively managed and centralized. This centralized rainwater management method avoids potential damage to the internal components of the chiller by rainwater. These components may be located below the water collection pan 31 or to the side of the water collection pan 31. The specific location is not limited in this embodiment. The rainwater collected by the water collection pan 31 is eventually discharged in an orderly manner through the drain pipe 32, further ensuring that the rainwater will not damage any part of the chiller, thereby protecting the stability and reliability of the entire system.

[0062] In some embodiments, the projection area of ​​the outlet area of ​​the condenser 2 on the water collecting tray 31 is completely located within the coverage area of ​​the water collecting tray 31 .

[0063] In the present embodiment, such a design ensures that all rainwater flowing out of the condenser 2 can be completely collected by the water collecting pan 31 , thereby preventing rainwater from leaking to the outside of the water collecting pan 31 .

[0064] The design of the water collecting pan 31 can be further optimized by designing it to be closed on the sides and open on the top. This design allows the bottom of the condenser 2 to fully extend into the interior of the water collecting pan 31 through the top opening of the water collecting pan 31, thereby improving the effect of comprehensive rainwater collection. This structure not only ensures that rainwater can be effectively collected and centrally managed, but also prevents rainwater from damaging the internal components below or around the condenser 2, thereby enhancing the waterproof performance and reliability of the entire water collecting structure 100. In this way, rainwater is safely guided to the drain pipe 32, achieving effective discharge and protecting the chiller from rainwater erosion.

[0065] Specifically, the complete covering of the condenser 2 by the water collecting tray 31 may be an implementation mode in which the dimensions of the water collecting tray 31 in the length direction and the width direction are both larger than the corresponding dimensions of the condenser 2 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the water collecting pan 31 is tilted, and in the tilting direction of the water collecting pan 31 , one end of the water collecting pan 31 away from the condenser 2 is connected to the drain pipe 32 .

[0067] In this embodiment, the water collecting pan 31 is designed to be inclined, and this layout is conducive to the flow and collection of rainwater. Specifically, the inclination direction of the water collecting pan 31 is carefully designed so that the end away from the condenser 2 is connected to the drain pipe 32. This design allows the rainwater to flow along the inclined angle after flowing into the water collecting pan 31, and naturally gather and flow to the end connected to the drain pipe 32.

[0068] Through this inclined setting, the water collecting pan 31 not only improves the efficiency of rainwater collection, but also reduces the stagnation time of rainwater in the water collecting pan 31, thereby reducing the risk of rainwater overflow or backflow. At the same time, this design also simplifies the transfer process of rainwater from the water collecting pan 31 to the drain pipe 32, ensuring that rainwater can be discharged continuously and smoothly, effectively avoiding rainwater accumulation and possible damage to the internal components of the chiller. The use of the water collecting pan 31 and the drain pipe 32 of this structure further enhances the practicality and reliability of the water collecting structure 100.

[0069] In some embodiments, the water collection structure 100 further includes a unit frame 4 , on which a condensing fan 1 , a condenser 2 and a collection device 3 are mounted.

[0070] In this embodiment, the water collection structure 100 further includes a unit frame 4, which is used to install key components such as the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3. The unit frame 4 serves as a supporting frame for the entire water collection structure 100, ensuring that the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3 can be stably installed and work correctly with each other.

[0071] Through the setting of the unit frame 4, the positional relationship between the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3 is clarified, which helps to optimize the collection and discharge path of rainwater, ensuring that rainwater can flow smoothly from the condensing fan 1 to the condenser 2, and finally gather to the collecting device 3 and be discharged therefrom. The design of the unit frame 4 also takes into account the convenience of maintenance and overhaul, making it easier to inspect and maintain each component.

[0072] In addition, the design of the unit frame 4 also helps to protect the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collection device 3 from the influence of the external environment, such as preventing direct intrusion of rainwater or other potential physical damage, thereby improving the stability and durability of the entire chiller. The introduction of the unit frame 4 makes the water collection structure 100 a highly integrated, compact and easy-to-operate system, which effectively solves the problem of rainwater intrusion faced by air-cooled chillers in outdoor environments.

[0073] In some embodiments, the top of the unit frame 4 is provided with an air inlet 41 connected to the water inlet channel, the bottom of the unit frame 4 is provided with a drain port 42 connected to the drain channel, and the unit frame 4 is provided with a baffle between the top and the bottom to form an enclosure.

[0074] In this embodiment, the design of the unit frame 4 includes an air inlet 41 at the top and a drain outlet 42 at the bottom, which are connected to the water inlet channel and the drain channel respectively. Such a design allows rainwater to enter the unit frame 4 only through the air inlet 41 and eventually be discharged through the drain outlet 42. The unit frame 4 is also provided with baffles that are combined to form a enclosure between the top and the bottom, and these baffles together form a closed space specifically for accommodating the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3.

[0075] The enclosure formed by the baffle not only enhances the integrity of the water collection structure 100, but also ensures that the space where the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collection device 3 are located is effectively closed. This closed design strictly controls the flow of rainwater within a predetermined path, preventing rainwater from arbitrarily spreading to other parts of the chiller, thereby protecting the internal components of the unit from rainwater erosion. In this way, rainwater can only enter through the air inlet 41 and the condensing fan 1 along the designed path, and then be collected by the condenser 2, and finally discharged through the collection device 3, thereby achieving effective management and discharge of rainwater. This design improves the waterproof performance of the water collection structure 100 and ensures the stable operation of the chiller in an outdoor environment.

[0076] In this embodiment, the unit frame 4 is composed of a base 43, a support beam 44, a cross beam 45 and a top plate 46, forming a stable structural frame. The top plate 46 is located on the upper side of the unit frame 4, and the base 43 is located on the lower side, and the two are connected to the vertically arranged support beam 44, and the two ends of the support beam 44 are respectively connected to the top plate 46 and the base 43, providing vertical stability for the entire unit frame 4. The cross beam 45 is arranged horizontally, and its two ends are connected to the adjacent support beams 44, which enhances the horizontal stability of the unit frame 4, and together with the support beams 44, it forms a space frame of the unit frame 4.

[0077] Such a structural design not only ensures the stable installation of key components such as the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3, but also forms a closed space by the cooperation of the top plate 46 and the base 43, and the connection of the support beam 44 and the cross beam 45, and effectively guides the rainwater to the predetermined path. The top plate 46 and the base 43 serve as the top and bottom of the unit frame 4, respectively, and together with the support beam 44 and the cross beam 45, they provide necessary protection for the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collecting device 3 to prevent rainwater and the external environment from damaging these sensitive devices. This structural design improves the stability and reliability of the water collection structure 100, and also optimizes the collection and discharge efficiency of rainwater.

[0078] Specifically, the air inlet 41 is disposed on the top plate 46 , and the water outlet 42 is disposed on the base 43 .

[0079] In some embodiments, the water collecting structure 100 further includes a fan cover 5 , which is also located at the air inlet 41 , and its main function is to protect the condensing fan 1 .

[0080] By providing the fan cover 5 at the air inlet 41, the condensing fan 1 can be better protected during operation, reducing the risk of failure due to environmental factors. At the same time, the design of the fan cover 5 also allows air circulation, ensuring that the condensing fan 1 can normally inhale air for heat exchange without being hindered by the fan cover 5.

[0081] In some embodiments, there are four support beams 44 , which are distributed at four diagonal corners of the base 43 and the top plate 46 . There are four cross beams 45 , which are distributed at four opposite sides of the base 43 and the top plate 46 .

[0082] In particular, the water collecting pan 31 is installed on a set of oppositely arranged cross beams 45, and the cross beams 45 provide support for the water collecting pan 31. The technical solution of the inclined arrangement of the water collecting pan 31 can be achieved by staggered cross beams 45, and the connection position between the drain pipe 32 and the water collecting pan 31 is on the side of the lower cross beam 45.

[0083] The present application also provides a chiller, comprising the above-mentioned water collection structure 100.

[0084] The chiller includes the water collection structure 100 and should have all the beneficial technical effects of the water collection structure 100.

[0085] Specifically, the chiller can effectively manage and discharge rainwater entering from the condensing fan 1 by integrating the water collection structure 100, reducing the risk of damage to the internal components of the chiller by rainwater. The design of the water collection structure 100 allows rainwater to be collected at the water collection pan 31, avoiding the rainwater from spreading, diffusing and overflowing inside the unit, and effectively managing it, thereby protecting the internal components of the chiller.

[0086] In addition, the water collection structure 100 in the chiller also includes a unit frame 4, on which the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collection device 3 are installed, which further enhances the efficiency of guiding and collecting rainwater. The enclosure design of the unit frame 4 allows rainwater to enter only through the air inlet 41 and eventually be discharged through the drain 42, thereby improving the waterproof performance. The setting of the fan cover 5 provides additional protection for the condensing fan 1 to prevent it from being damaged by external factors.

[0087] To sum up, the chiller provided in the present application has beneficial technical effects such as improving the waterproof performance of the equipment, protecting internal components, enhancing stability and durability due to the design of its water collection structure 100, making it more suitable for use in outdoor environments, reducing maintenance costs and improving operating efficiency.

[0088] In some cases, the chiller also includes an evaporator, a compressor, an electronic expansion valve, an expansion tank, a water pump and other components, and the integration of the water collection structure 100 has a significant impact on the waterproof effect of these components.

[0089] The water collection structure 100 effectively collects and manages rainwater entering the unit through the coordinated work of the condensing fan 1, the condenser 2 and the collection device 3, reducing the direct impact and potential damage of rainwater on the evaporator and other lower components. The rainwater is guided to the water collection pan 31 and finally discharged through the drain pipe 32, avoiding the accumulation and overflow of rainwater, thereby protecting the evaporator, compressor and other components below.

[0090] The enclosure design of the unit frame 4, including the air inlet 41 and the drain outlet 42, and the enclosed space formed, further prevents rainwater from entering the chiller at will, especially protecting the components located beside and below the water collecting pan 31, such as the electronic expansion valve, expansion tank and water pump. This design ensures that rainwater can only flow along the predetermined path, reducing the risk of damage to these sensitive components.

[0091] In summary, the integration of the water collection structure 100 in the chiller provides a comprehensive waterproof effect, protecting key components such as the evaporator, compressor, electronic expansion valve, expansion tank, water pump, etc. from rainwater erosion, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire chiller, extending its service life, and reducing maintenance costs caused by rainwater intrusion.

[0092] It should be noted that many of the components mentioned in this application are universal standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods.

[0093] It should be noted that, in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are merely used to distinguish one entity from other entities, but do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0094] The water collection structure and chiller provided by the present application are introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A water collection structure, characterized in that: It includes a condensing fan, a condenser and a collecting device which are arranged in sequence, and the condenser is hydrophilic; The condensing fan and the condenser are connected to form a water inlet channel of the water collecting structure, the condenser and the collecting device are connected to form a drainage channel of the water collecting structure, and the water inlet channel is connected to the drainage channel.

2. The water collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condenser comprises a cavity shell and a heat exchange mechanism, the water inlet channel and the drainage channel are communicated inside the cavity shell, and the heat exchange mechanism is arranged inside the cavity shell; A hydrophilic layer having hydrophilicity is provided on at least one of the chamber shell and the heat exchange mechanism.

3. The water collection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cavity shell includes a side plate, and the side plate is arranged obliquely.

4. The water collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are multiple side plates, at least two of which are arranged opposite to each other, and in the direction from the water inlet channel to the drainage channel, the spacing between the side plates perpendicular to the connection direction between the water inlet channel and the drainage channel gradually decreases.

5. The water collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting device comprises a water collecting pan and a drain pipe. The water collecting pan is located below the condenser, and the drain pipe is connected to the water collecting pan.

6. The water collection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The projection area of ​​the outlet area of ​​the condenser on the water collecting tray is completely located within the coverage area of ​​the water collecting tray.

7. The water collection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water collecting pan is arranged tilted, and in the tilting direction of the water collecting pan, one end of the water collecting pan away from the condenser is communicated with the drain pipe.

8. The water collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a unit frame, on which the condensing fan, the condenser and the collecting device are installed.

9. The water collection structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top of the unit frame is provided with an air inlet connected to the water inlet channel, the bottom of the unit frame is provided with a drain port connected to the drain channel, and the unit frame is provided with a baffle between the top and the bottom to form an enclosure.

10. A chiller, characterized in that: Comprising the water collecting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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