Energy storage air conditioner

By optimizing the installation structure and piping connection of the water pump and plate heat exchanger in the energy storage air conditioner, the problem of complex piping in the existing technology has been solved, achieving convenient installation and cost reduction.

CN119958025BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-10-30
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The installation structure of plate heat exchangers and water pumps in existing energy storage air conditioners is unreasonable, resulting in complex piping, which increases the difficulty of layout and maintenance costs.

Method used

Install the water pump on the bracket, the plate heat exchanger on the bottom beam, set up clearance grooves and arrange the pipeline reasonably, use filters and electric heaters, and optimize the pipeline connection method.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the piping layout, reduces production and maintenance costs, improves the convenience of installation and maintenance, and extends equipment life.

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Abstract

This invention provides an energy storage air conditioner, comprising a base, a plate heat exchanger, and a water pump. The base has a bottom beam and a support, with the support located at the rear right side of the base and the bottom beam located at the front side of the support. The upper surface of the support is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam. The plate heat exchanger is mounted on the bottom beam, and the water pump is mounted on the support. The energy storage air conditioner of this application facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water pump, simplifies the piping between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump, facilitates the installation and layout of the piping, and reduces production and maintenance costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to an energy storage air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Energy storage air conditioners typically include components such as plate heat exchangers and water pumps. The layout and installation method of these components have a significant impact on the operating efficiency and ease of installation and maintenance of energy storage air conditioners. However, the installation structure of plate heat exchangers and water pumps in existing energy storage air conditioners is unreasonable, resulting in complex piping between the water pump and the plate heat exchanger, increasing the difficulty of piping layout, and making it inconvenient to install and maintain the water pump, thus increasing production and maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose an energy storage air conditioner to solve the problem that the installation structure of the plate heat exchanger and water pump in the existing energy storage air conditioner is unreasonable, which leads to complex piping between the water pump and the plate heat exchanger, increases the difficulty of piping layout, makes it inconvenient to install and maintain the water pump, and increases production and maintenance costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] An energy storage air conditioner includes a base, a plate heat exchanger, and a water pump. The base is provided with a bottom beam and a bracket. The bracket is located at the right rear of the base, and the bottom beam is located at the front of the bracket. The upper surface of the bracket is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam. The plate heat exchanger is mounted on the bottom beam, and the water pump is mounted on the bracket.

[0006] The energy storage air conditioner described in this application facilitates the installation and maintenance of water pumps, simplifies the piping between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump, makes it easier to install and arrange the piping, and reduces production and maintenance costs.

[0007] Furthermore, the water pump is located at the front of the support, and the distance between the plate heat exchanger and the left side wall of the bottom beam is X1, and the distance between the plate heat exchanger and the right side wall of the bottom beam is X2, where X1 < X2.

[0008] This configuration increases the space between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump, making it easier to operate when installing the piping between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump, and also facilitating the rational layout of the piping.

[0009] Furthermore, the plate heat exchanger is provided with a first water inlet at the top and a first water outlet at the bottom, and the water pump is provided with a second water inlet at the front and a second water outlet at the top. The first water inlet, the second water outlet, the second water inlet and the first water outlet are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the first water inlet is connected to the second water outlet through a second water inlet pipe.

[0010] This setup facilitates the rational arrangement of piping between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump in the vertical direction, making piping installation and maintenance easier.

[0011] Furthermore, the rear of the base is provided with a clearance groove, the front side of the clearance groove is a bottom beam, the upper side is a bracket, the first water outlet is connected to one end of the water outlet pipe, and the other end of the water outlet pipe passes through the clearance groove through the base, the second water inlet is connected to one end of the first water inlet pipe, and the other end of the first water inlet pipe passes through the clearance groove through the base.

[0012] By setting up clearance grooves, the installation of the first inlet and outlet water pipes is facilitated, while also reducing the production and processing costs of the base.

[0013] Furthermore, the first inlet pipe is equipped with a filter for filtering the medium entering the water pump.

[0014] This design prevents impurities in the medium from entering the water pump and plate heat exchanger, thus avoiding damage to the equipment and extending its service life.

[0015] Furthermore, the angle between the filter and the first water inlet pipe is α, where 30°≤α≤45°.

[0016] This setup makes it easy for operators to install, maintain, and replace the filter cartridges.

[0017] Furthermore, the second water inlet pipe is equipped with an electric heater for heating the medium inside the second water inlet pipe.

[0018] This configuration facilitates the heating of the medium flowing into the plate heat exchanger.

[0019] Furthermore, the first water inlet pipe includes a first bend, a first straight pipe, a second bend, a second straight pipe and a third bend connected in sequence. The first bend is connected to the second water inlet, the third bend passes through the base via a clearance groove, and the filter is installed on the first straight pipe.

[0020] The second water inlet pipe includes a third straight pipe, a fourth bend, a fourth straight pipe, a fifth bend, a fifth straight pipe, and a sixth bend connected in sequence. The third straight pipe is connected to the second water outlet, and the sixth bend is connected to the first water inlet. The electric heater is installed on the third straight pipe.

[0021] The water outlet pipe includes a sixth straight pipe and a seventh bend pipe connected together. The sixth straight pipe is connected to the first water outlet, and the seventh bend pipe passes through the base via a clearance groove.

[0022] The first, second, fifth, and sixth straight pipes are horizontally arranged, while the third and fourth straight pipes are vertically arranged.

[0023] The fifth, first, and sixth straight pipes are arranged from top to bottom. The fifth and first straight pipes are parallel, the first and sixth straight pipes are perpendicular, the second and sixth straight pipes are parallel, and the second straight pipe is located to the left of the sixth straight pipe.

[0024] This setup further simplifies the piping between the plate heat exchanger and the water pump, making the overall piping layout more rational, aesthetically pleasing, and easier to install and maintain.

[0025] Furthermore, the bracket includes a first vertical plate, a support plate, and a second vertical plate. One end of the support plate is perpendicularly connected to the upper end of the first vertical plate, and the other end is perpendicularly connected to the upper end of the second vertical plate. The first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are parallel. The lower ends of the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are both provided with flanges, and the flanges are fixed to the base by connectors.

[0026] This design simplifies the bracket's structure, increases its strength, and facilitates its installation.

[0027] Furthermore, the lower end of the water pump is provided with a lug plate, which is fixed together with the support plate by a connector. The lower end of the plate heat exchanger is provided with a flange, which is fixed together with the bottom beam by a connector.

[0028] Specifically, this design facilitates the installation and removal of the water pump.

[0029] Compared with existing technologies, the energy storage air conditioner described in this invention has the following advantages:

[0030] 1) Convenient for installing and maintaining water pumps;

[0031] 2) The piping between plate heat exchanger 2 and water pump 3 has been simplified, making the overall layout of the piping more reasonable. This not only facilitates the installation and arrangement of the piping, but also reduces production and maintenance costs and makes the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner from a third-view perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner from a fourth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5This is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner from a fifth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the energy storage air conditioner from a sixth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 1. Base; 11. Bottom beam; 111. Left side wall; 112. Right side wall; 12. Bracket; 121. First vertical plate; 122. Support plate; 123. Second vertical plate; 13. Clearance groove; 2. Plate heat exchanger; 21. First inlet; 22. First outlet; 3. Water pump; 31. Second inlet; 32. Second outlet; 33. Ear plate; 41. First inlet pipe; 42. Second inlet pipe; 43. Outlet pipe; 5. Filter; 6. Electric heater; 71. First bend; 72. Second bend; 73. Third bend; 74. Fourth bend; 75. Fifth bend; 76. Sixth bend; 77. Seventh bend; 81. First straight pipe; 82. Second straight pipe; 83. Third straight pipe; 84. Fourth straight pipe; 85. Fifth straight pipe; 86. Sixth straight pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an energy storage air conditioner includes a base 1, a plate heat exchanger 2, and a water pump 3. The base 1 is provided with a bottom beam 11 and a bracket 12. The bracket 12 is located at the right rear part of the base 1, and the bottom beam 11 is located at the front side of the bracket 12. The upper surface of the bracket 12 is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam 11. The plate heat exchanger 2 is mounted on the bottom beam 11, and the water pump 3 is mounted on the bracket 12.

[0043] The energy storage air conditioner described in this application has the water pump 3 located at the right rear of the base 1, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water pump 3. The plate heat exchanger 2 is located at the left front of the water pump 3, so that the upper surface of the bracket 12 is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam 11, which expands the space between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3 and increases the height difference between the water pump 3 and the bottom beam 11. This arrangement simplifies the piping between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3, facilitates the installation and layout of the piping, and reduces production and maintenance costs.

[0044] As a preferred example of the present invention, the water pump 3 is disposed at the front of the bracket 12, the plate heat exchanger 2 is at a distance of X1 from the left side wall 111 of the bottom beam 11 and at a distance of X2 from the right side wall 112 of the bottom beam 11, where X1 < X2.

[0045] Specifically, this configuration increases the space between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3, making it easier to operate when installing the pipeline between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3, and also facilitating the rational layout of the pipeline.

[0046] As a preferred example of the present invention, the plate heat exchanger 2 is provided with a first inlet 21 at the top and a first outlet 22 at the bottom, the water pump 3 is provided with a second inlet 31 at the front and a second outlet 32 ​​at the top, the first inlet 21, the second outlet 32, the second inlet 31 and the first outlet 22 are arranged in order from top to bottom, and the first inlet 21 is connected to the second outlet 32 ​​through the second inlet pipe 42.

[0047] Specifically, this setup facilitates the rational arrangement of pipelines between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3 in the vertical direction, making pipeline installation and maintenance easier.

[0048] As a preferred example of the present invention, a clearance groove 13 is provided at the rear of the base 1. The front side of the clearance groove 13 is a bottom beam 11, and the upper side is a bracket 12. The first water outlet 22 is connected to one end of the water outlet pipe 43, and the other end of the water outlet pipe 43 passes through the clearance groove 13 and through the base 1. The second water inlet 31 is connected to one end of the first water inlet pipe 41, and the other end of the first water inlet pipe 41 passes through the clearance groove 13 and through the base 1.

[0049] Specifically, by setting the clearance groove 13, the installation of the first water inlet pipe 41 and the water outlet pipe 43 is facilitated, and the production and processing cost of the base 1 can also be reduced.

[0050] As a preferred example of the present invention, the first water inlet pipe 41 is provided with a filter 5 for filtering the medium entering the water pump 3.

[0051] Specifically, this design can prevent impurities in the medium from entering the water pump 3 and plate heat exchanger 2, thus avoiding damage to the equipment and extending its service life.

[0052] As a preferred example of the present invention, the included angle between the filter 5 and the first water inlet pipe 41 is α, where 30°≤α≤45°.

[0053] Specifically, this setup makes it easier for operators to install, maintain, and replace the filter element of filter 5.

[0054] As a preferred example of the present invention, the second water inlet pipe 42 is provided with an electric heater 6 for heating the medium inside the second water inlet pipe 42.

[0055] Specifically, this configuration facilitates the heating of the medium flowing into the plate heat exchanger 2.

[0056] As a preferred example of the present invention, the first water inlet pipe 41 includes a first bend pipe 71, a first straight pipe 81, a second bend pipe 72, a second straight pipe 82 and a third bend pipe 73 connected in sequence. The first bend pipe 71 is connected to the second water inlet 31, and the third bend pipe 73 passes through the base 1 via the clearance groove 13. The filter 5 is disposed on the first straight pipe 81.

[0057] The second water inlet pipe 42 includes a third straight pipe 83, a fourth bend pipe 74, a fourth straight pipe 84, a fifth bend pipe 75, a fifth straight pipe 85, and a sixth bend pipe 76 connected in sequence. The third straight pipe 83 is connected to the second water outlet 32, and the sixth bend pipe 76 is connected to the first water inlet 21. The electric heater 6 is installed on the third straight pipe 83.

[0058] The water outlet pipe 43 includes a sixth straight pipe 86 and a seventh bend pipe 77 connected together. The sixth straight pipe 86 is connected to the first water outlet 22, and the seventh bend pipe 77 passes through the base 1 via the clearance groove 13.

[0059] The first straight pipe 81, the second straight pipe 82, the fifth straight pipe 85 and the sixth straight pipe 86 are horizontally arranged, while the third straight pipe 83 and the fourth straight pipe 84 are vertically arranged.

[0060] The fifth straight pipe 85, the first straight pipe 81 and the sixth straight pipe 86 are arranged in order from top to bottom. The fifth straight pipe 85 and the first straight pipe 81 are parallel, the first straight pipe 81 and the sixth straight pipe 86 are perpendicular, the second straight pipe 82 and the sixth straight pipe 86 are parallel, and the second straight pipe 82 is located to the left of the sixth straight pipe 86.

[0061] Specifically, this setup further simplifies the piping between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3, making the overall piping layout more reasonable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to install and maintain.

[0062] As a preferred example of the present invention, the first inlet 21 and the first outlet 22 are rearward, the second inlet 31 is forward, and the second outlet 32 ​​is upward.

[0063] Specifically, this setup facilitates the installation of piping between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3.

[0064] As a preferred example of the present invention, the bracket 12 includes a first vertical plate 121, a support plate 122, and a second vertical plate 123. One end of the support plate 122 is perpendicularly connected to the upper end of the first vertical plate 121, and the other end is perpendicularly connected to the upper end of the second vertical plate 123. The first vertical plate 121 and the second vertical plate 123 are parallel. The lower ends of the first vertical plate 121 and the second vertical plate 123 are provided with flanges, and the flanges are fixed to the base 1 by connectors.

[0065] Specifically, this design simplifies the structure of the bracket 12, increases its strength, and facilitates its installation.

[0066] Preferably, the connecting element is a bolt.

[0067] As a preferred example of the present invention, the lower end of the water pump 3 is provided with a lug plate 33, the lug plate 33 and the support plate 122 are fixed together by a connector, and the lower end of the plate heat exchanger 2 is provided with a flange, the flange and the bottom beam 11 are fixed together by a connector.

[0068] Specifically, this design facilitates the installation and removal of water pump 3.

[0069] Compared with the prior art, the energy storage air conditioner described in this application has the following advantages: the water pump 3 is set at the right rear of the base 1, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water pump 3; the plate heat exchanger 2 is set at the left front side of the water pump 3, so that the upper surface of the bracket 12 is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam 11, which expands the space between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3 and increases the height difference between the water pump 3 and the bottom beam 11. This setting simplifies the pipeline between the plate heat exchanger 2 and the water pump 3, and makes the overall pipeline layout more reasonable. It is not only convenient for the installation and arrangement of pipelines, but also reduces production and maintenance costs and is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0070] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An energy storage air conditioner, characterized in that, The system includes a base (1), a plate heat exchanger (2), and a water pump (3). The base (1) is equipped with a bottom beam (11) and a support (12). The support (12) is located at the rear right side of the base (1), and the bottom beam (11) is located at the front side of the support (12). The upper surface of the support (12) is higher than the upper surface of the bottom beam (11). The plate heat exchanger (2) is mounted on the bottom beam (11), and the water pump (3) is mounted on the support (12). The water pump (3) is located at the front of the support (12). The distance between the plate heat exchanger (2) and the left side wall (111) of the bottom beam (11) is X1, and the distance between the plate heat exchanger (2) and the right side wall (112) of the bottom beam (11) is X2, where X1 < X2. The plate heat exchanger (2) has a first inlet (21) at its upper part and a first outlet (21) at its lower part. 22) The water pump (3) is provided with a second inlet (31) at the front and a second outlet (32) at the top. The first inlet (21) is connected to the second outlet (32) through the second inlet pipe (42). The base (1) is provided with a clearance groove (13) at the rear. The second inlet (31) is connected to one end of the first inlet pipe (41), and the other end of the first inlet pipe (41) passes through the clearance groove (13) through the base (1). The first inlet pipe (41) is provided with a filter (5) for filtering the medium entering the water pump (3). The angle between the filter (5) and the first inlet pipe (41) is α, 30°≤α≤45°. The second inlet pipe (42) is provided with an electric heater (6) for heating the medium in the second inlet pipe (42).

2. The energy storage air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first inlet (21), the second outlet (32), the second inlet (31) and the first outlet (22) are arranged from top to bottom.

3. The energy storage air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front side of the clearance groove (13) is the bottom beam (11), and the upper side is the bracket (12). The first water outlet (22) is connected to one end of the water outlet pipe (43), and the other end of the water outlet pipe (43) passes through the clearance groove (13) and through the base (1).

4. The energy storage air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first water inlet pipe (41) includes a first bend (71), a first straight pipe (81), a second bend (72), a second straight pipe (82), and a third bend (73) connected in sequence. The first bend (71) is connected to the second water inlet (31), and the third bend (73) passes through the base (1) via a clearance groove (13). The filter (5) is installed on the first straight pipe (81). The second water inlet pipe (42) includes a third straight pipe (83), a fourth bend (74), a fourth straight pipe (84), a fifth bend (75), a fifth straight pipe (85), and a sixth bend (76) connected in sequence. The third straight pipe (83) is connected to the second water outlet (32), and the sixth bend (76) is connected to the first water inlet (21). The electric heater (6) is installed on the third straight pipe (83). The water outlet pipe (43) includes a sixth straight pipe (86) and a seventh bend pipe (77) connected together. The sixth straight pipe (86) is connected to the first water outlet (22), and the seventh bend pipe (77) passes through the base (1) via the clearance groove (13). The first straight pipe (81), the second straight pipe (82), the fifth straight pipe (85), and the sixth straight pipe (86) are horizontally arranged, and the third straight pipe (83) and the fourth straight pipe (84) are vertically arranged. The fifth straight pipe (85), the first straight pipe (81), and the sixth straight pipe (86) are arranged from top to bottom. The fifth straight pipe (85) and the first straight pipe (81) are parallel, the first straight pipe (81) and the sixth straight pipe (86) are perpendicular, the second straight pipe (82) and the sixth straight pipe (86) are parallel, and the second straight pipe (82) is located to the left of the sixth straight pipe (86).

5. The energy storage air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (12) includes a first vertical plate (121), a support plate (122), and a second vertical plate (123). One end of the support plate (122) is vertically connected to the upper end of the first vertical plate (121), and the other end is vertically connected to the upper end of the second vertical plate (123). The first vertical plate (121) and the second vertical plate (123) are parallel. The lower ends of the first vertical plate (121) and the second vertical plate (123) are provided with flanges. The flanges are fixed to the base (1) by connectors.

6. The energy storage air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the water pump (3) is provided with an ear plate (33), which is fixed together with the support plate (122) by a connector. The lower end of the plate heat exchanger (2) is provided with a flange, which is fixed together with the bottom beam (11) by a connector.

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