A condensate treatment device for computer room air conditioners

Abstract

This invention discloses a condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner, comprising an in-row air conditioner, a water tank fixedly installed in front of the in-row air conditioner, a water trough with a top opening inside the water tank, a first water guide strip and a second water guide strip fixedly installed on one side of the in-row air conditioner, the first water guide strip connecting to the second water guide strip, the second water guide strip connecting to the water trough, the first water guide strip being located below the drain outlet and inclined, the condensate discharged from the drain outlet flowing along the first water guide strip and the second water guide strip and finally flowing into the water trough for collection; two rotating shafts are symmetrically rotatably installed inside the water trough, the other end of the rotating shafts being rotatably installed in a bushing, the bushing being fixed to the inner wall of the water trough, a torsion spring being provided between the rotating shafts and the bushing, a roller fixed on the rotating shaft, a mesh being wound on the roller, the mesh absorbing the condensate in the water trough, each mesh being connected to a take-up and release assembly, the mesh being pulled out through the take-up and release assembly, so that the cold air blown out by the in-row air conditioner carries the water vapor on the surface of the mesh, thereby humidifying and further cooling the computer room.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, specifically to a condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In-row air conditioning, also known as inter-row air conditioning, is a type of cooling device placed directly between rows of server racks. It belongs to the category of data center air conditioning and employs a horizontal air supply unit design, making it particularly suitable for high-heat-density data centers. As traditional air conditioning systems increasingly fail to adequately control temperature and humidity, in-row air conditioning effectively improves cooling performance by using methods such as hot and cold aisle isolation to prevent airflow short-circuiting.

[0003] In the computer room, the use of in-row air conditioners often produces a lot of condensate. The existing method of dealing with this is to drain the condensate through hoses, which makes the computer room increasingly dry. In addition, in-row air conditioners are often used in large quantities, and the layout and installation of hoses are not very convenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a condensate treatment device for computer room air conditioners to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner, comprising an inter-row air conditioner, wherein a drain outlet is provided on the inter-row air conditioner;

[0006] A water tank is fixedly installed in front of the inter-row air conditioner. A water trough with a top opening is opened in the water tank. A first water guide strip and a second water guide strip are fixedly installed on one side of the inter-row air conditioner. The first water guide strip is connected to the second water guide strip, and the second water guide strip is connected to the water trough. The first water guide strip is located below the drain outlet.

[0007] Two rotating shafts are symmetrically installed inside the water tank. The other end of each rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside a bushing. The bushing is fixed to the inner wall of the water tank. A torsion spring is provided between the rotating shaft and the bushing. A winding wheel is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a mesh is wound on the winding wheel. Each mesh is connected to a take-up and release assembly. The take-up and release assembly can pull out the mesh, at which time the torsion spring will deform. When the take-up and release assembly releases the mesh, the torsion spring will return to its original position, and the winding wheel will wind the mesh back up.

[0008] A water level sensor is fixedly installed inside the water tank, and a controller is integrated on the circuit board inside the inter-row air conditioner.

[0009] Preferably, the first water guide strip is inclined.

[0010] Preferably, the retractable assembly includes a slide rail fixed to the inter-row air conditioner and a fixed platform fixed to the top of the inter-row air conditioner. A slider is slidably installed in the slide rail. A fixing strip is fixed to one side of the slider, and a fixing rod is fixed to one side of the fixing strip. One side of the mesh is fixed to the fixing rod. A pair of fixing seats are fixed to the fixed platform. A gear shaft is rotatably installed between the fixing seats. The gear shaft passes through one of the fixing seats and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear. A thread wheel is fixedly installed on the gear shaft. A thread wheel is wound with a thread, and one end of the thread is fixed to the slider.

[0011] Preferably, the two retractable components are symmetrically arranged and both are driven by a No. 1 motor. The No. 1 motor is fixed to the top of the inter-row air conditioner, and a No. 2 bevel gear is fixed on the motor shaft of the No. 1 motor. The No. 2 bevel gear meshes with both No. 1 bevel gears at the same time.

[0012] Preferably, the line is guided by a fixed pulley seat, which is fixedly mounted on the fixed platform.

[0013] Preferably, the inter-row air conditioner is symmetrically provided with striking components on both sides. The striking components include a second motor fixed to the inter-row air conditioner. The motor shaft of the second motor is fixed to a sector gear. The sector gear meshes with a rack. The rack is fixed to a striking bar. At least one guide rod is fixed to the striking bar. The guide rod passes through a fixing plate and is slidably engaged with the fixing plate. The fixing plate is fixed to the inter-row air conditioner. A spring is provided between the fixing plate and the striking bar.

[0014] Preferably, the mesh has evenly distributed holes.

[0015] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This application includes a water tank fixedly installed in front of the inter-row air conditioner, with a water trough having a top opening inside the tank. A first water guide strip and a second water guide strip are fixedly installed on one side of the inter-row air conditioner. The first water guide strip connects to the second water guide strip, which in turn connects to the water trough. The first water guide strip is located below the drain outlet and is inclined. Condensate discharged from the drain outlet will flow along the first and second water guide strips and eventually into the water trough for collection. Two rotating shafts are symmetrically installed in the water trough, with the other end of each shaft rotatably mounted within a bushing. The bushing is fixed to the inner wall of the water trough, and a torsion spring is installed between the shaft and the bushing. A roller is fixed to the shaft, and a mesh is wound around the roller. The mesh absorbs the condensate in the water trough. Each mesh is connected to a take-up and release assembly, which allows the mesh to be pulled out. The cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner carries moisture from the mesh surface, thus humidifying and further cooling the machine room.

[0017] 2. Symmetrical striking assemblies are installed on both sides of the inter-row air conditioner. Each striking assembly includes a second motor fixed to the inter-row air conditioner. The motor shaft of the second motor is fixed to a sector gear, which meshes with a rack. The rack is fixed to a striking bar, and at least one guide rod is fixed to the striking bar. The guide rod passes through a fixed plate and slides against it. The fixed plate is fixed to the inter-row air conditioner. A spring is installed between the fixed plate and the striking bar. When the screen is pulled out, the second motor starts, driving the sector gear to rotate. The meshing of the sector gear and the rack forces the striking bar towards the second motor. As the motor moves, the spring is compressed. After the sector gear disengages from the rack, the spring instantly resets, causing the striking bar to strike the condensate on the mesh. This causes the condensate on both sides of the mesh to collide and shatter in front of the air conditioner. The condensate is then dispersed evenly into the machine room by the cold air blown out by the air conditioner, preventing the machine room from becoming too dry. At the same time, the striking bar also picks up condensate. As the cold air blown out by the air conditioner dries the condensate on the striking bar, the temperature becomes even lower, achieving a better cooling effect.

[0018] 3. The mesh screen has a large number of holes. The condensate in the water tank will stay in the holes of the mesh screen under its own tension, so that the mesh screen can carry out a large amount of condensate at one time, resulting in better cooling and humidification effects. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first external appearance diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a second external appearance diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the reel;

[0026] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mesh;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point D in the middle.

[0028] In the diagram: 11. Inter-row air conditioner; 12. Drain outlet; 13. No. 1 water guide strip; 14. No. 2 motor; 15. Sector gear; 16. Rack; 17. Striking strip; 18. Guide rod; 19. Fixing plate; 20. Spring; 21. Water tank; 22. Slide rail; 23. No. 2 water guide strip; 25. Wire; 26. Slider; 27. Fixing strip; 28. Fixing rod; 29. ​​Mesh screen; 30. Water tank; 31. Roller; 32. Fixing platform; 33. Fixed pulley seat; 34. Fixing seat; 35. Wire reel; 36. Gear shaft; 37. No. 1 bevel gear; 38. No. 1 motor; 39. No. 2 bevel gear; 40. Bushing; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Torsion spring; 43. Water level sensor; 60. Striking assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Combined with appendix Figures 1-8 The aforementioned condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner includes an inter-row air conditioner 11. The inter-row air conditioner 11 discharges condensate through a drain outlet 12. The condensate is generated by a radiator inside the inter-row air conditioner 11. A water tank and water pipe connected to the drain outlet 12 are installed inside the inter-row air conditioner 11 to discharge the condensate from the drain outlet 12. The technology for generating and discharging condensate is a basic technology of air conditioning, and will not be elaborated or shown in this application.

[0030] A water tank 21 is fixedly installed in front of the inter-row air conditioner 11. A water trough 30 with a top opening is opened in the water tank 21. A first water guide strip 13 and a second water guide strip 23 are fixedly installed on one side of the inter-row air conditioner 11. The first water guide strip 13 is connected to the second water guide strip 23. The second water guide strip 23 is connected to the water trough 30. The first water guide strip 13 is located below the drain outlet 12 and is inclined. The condensate discharged from the drain outlet 12 will flow along the first water guide strip 13 and the second water guide strip 23 and finally flow into the water trough 30 for collection.

[0031] Two rotating shafts 41 are symmetrically and rotatably installed inside the water tank 30. The other end of each shaft 41 is rotatably mounted inside a bushing 40, which is fixed to the inner wall of the water tank 30. A torsion spring 42 is provided between the rotating shaft 41 and the bushing 40. A winding wheel 31 is fixed to each rotating shaft 41, and a mesh 29 is wound around the winding wheel 31. The mesh 29 absorbs condensate in the water tank 30. Each mesh 29 is connected to a take-up and release assembly. The take-up and release assembly can pull out the mesh 29, at which point the torsion spring 42 deforms. When the take-up and release assembly releases the mesh 29, the torsion spring 42 returns to its original position, and the winding wheel 31 winds the mesh 29 back in place. The retractable assembly includes a slide rail 22 fixed to the inter-row air conditioner 11 and a fixed platform 32 fixed to the top of the inter-row air conditioner 11. A slider 26 is slidably installed in the slide rail 22. A fixing strip 27 is fixed to one side of the slider 26, and a fixing rod 28 is fixed to one side of the fixing strip 27. One side of the mesh 29 is fixed to the fixing rod 28. A pair of fixing seats 34 are fixed on the fixed platform 32. A gear shaft 36 is rotatably installed between the fixing seats 34. The gear shaft 36 passes through one of the fixing seats 34 and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear 37. A thread wheel 35 is fixedly installed on the gear shaft 36. A thread 25 is wound on the thread wheel 35, and one end of the thread 25 is fixed to the slider 26.

[0032] The line 25 is guided by a fixed pulley seat 33, which is fixedly mounted on the fixed platform 32.

[0033] The two take-up and take-down components are symmetrically arranged and both are driven by a first motor 38. The first motor 38 is fixed to the top of the inter-row air conditioner 11. A second bevel gear 39 is fixed on the motor shaft of the first motor 38. The second bevel gear 39 meshes with two first bevel gears 37. After the first motor 38 starts, it drives the second bevel gear 39 to rotate. The meshing of the second bevel gear 39 with the first bevel gears 37 drives the first bevel gear 37 to rotate. The first bevel gear 37 drives the coaxial thread wheel 35 to rotate. The thread wheel 35 winds up the thread 25, thereby pulling the slider 26. The slider 26 drives the fixing bar 27 and the fixing rod 28 to rise, thereby pulling out the mesh 29.

[0034] The inter-row air conditioner 11 is symmetrically provided with striking components 60 on both sides. Each striking component 60 includes a second motor 14 fixed to the inter-row air conditioner 11. The motor shaft of the second motor 14 is fixed to a sector gear 15. The sector gear 15 meshes with a rack 16, which is fixed to a striking bar 17. At least one guide rod 18 is fixed to the striking bar 17, passing through a fixing plate 19. The guide rod 18 slides through the fixing plate 19, which is fixed to the inter-row air conditioner 11. A spring 20 is provided between the fixing plate 19 and the striking bar 17. After the mesh 29 is pulled out, the second motor 14 starts, driving the sector gear 15 to rotate. The spring 20 then rotates through the sector gear 15 and the... The engagement of the rack 16 moves the striking bar 17 toward the second motor 14. The spring 20 is compressed. After the sector gear 15 disengages from the rack 16, the spring 20 instantly resets, causing the striking bar 17 to strike the condensate on the mesh 29. This causes the condensate on both sides of the mesh 29 to collide and shatter in front of the inter-row air conditioner 11. The shattered condensate is then evenly dispersed into the machine room by the cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner 11, thus preventing the machine room from becoming dry. At the same time, the striking bar 17 will also be covered with condensate. As the cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner 11 dries the condensate on the striking bar 17, the temperature will become lower, achieving a better cooling effect.

[0035] It should be noted that, see reference Figure 7 The mesh 29 has a large number of holes evenly distributed on it. The condensed water in the water tank 30 will stay in the holes of the mesh 29 under its own tension, so that the mesh 29 can carry out a large amount of condensed water at one time.

[0036] A water level sensor 43 is fixedly installed inside the water tank 21. A controller is integrated on the circuit board inside the inter-row air conditioner 11. The controller controls the operation of the second motor 14 and the first motor 38 in this application. The water level sensor 43 detects that the condensate water level is too high and feeds it back to the controller. The controller then controls the first motor 38 and the second motor 14 to start to consume the condensate water and humidify and further cool the machine room.

[0037] How to use:

[0038] The inter-row air conditioner 11 is started normally, blowing cold air from the front to continuously cool the computer room;

[0039] The condensate discharged from the drain outlet 12 will flow along the first water guide strip 13 and the second water guide strip 23 and finally flow into the water tank 30 for collection. The mesh 29 will absorb the condensate in the water tank 30.

[0040] The water level sensor 43 detects the condensate water level and feeds it back to the controller. When the condensate water level is too high, the controller controls the first motor 38 to start. After the first motor 38 starts, it drives the second bevel gear 39 to rotate. The meshing of the second bevel gear 39 with the first bevel gear 37 drives the first bevel gear 37 to rotate. The first bevel gear 37 drives the coaxial reel 35 to rotate. The reel 35 winds up the thread 25, thereby pulling the slider 26. The slider 26 drives the fixing bar 27 and the fixing rod 28 to rise, thereby pulling out the screen 29. The cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner 11 will carry the water vapor on the surface of the screen 29, thereby humidifying and further cooling the machine room.

[0041] After the mesh 29 is pulled out, the controller controls the second motor 14 to start. The second motor 14 drives the sector gear 15 to rotate. Through the meshing of the sector gear 15 and the rack 16, the striking bar 17 is moved towards the position of the second motor 14. The spring 20 is compressed. After the sector gear 15 disengages from the rack 16, the spring 20 instantly resets, causing the striking bar 17 to strike the condensate on the mesh 29. This causes the condensate on both sides of the mesh 29 to collide with the front of the inter-row air conditioner 11 and be pulverized. The condensate is then evenly dispersed into the machine room by the cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner 11, thus making the machine room no longer dry. At the same time, the striking bar 17 will also be covered with condensate. In this way, the temperature of the cold air blown out by the inter-row air conditioner 11 will become lower as it dries the condensate on the striking bar 17, achieving a better cooling effect.

[0042] After a period of time, the controller controls the second motor 14 to stop working, the first motor 38 to work in the direction of the motor, the mesh 29 to be released, the torsion spring 42 to be reset, and the winding wheel 31 to wind the mesh 29 back to its original position.

[0043] It should be noted that the striking bar 17 will not normally come into contact with the mesh 29. The striking bar 17 will only strike the mesh 29 when the spring 20 is momentarily reset (the spring will exceed its original length during the reset process).

[0044] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand and implement the present invention. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner, comprising an inter-row air conditioner (11), wherein the inter-row air conditioner (11) is provided with a drain outlet (12), characterized in that: A water tank (21) is fixedly installed on the front side of the inter-row air conditioner (11). A water trough (30) with a top opening is opened in the water tank (21). A first water guide strip (13) and a second water guide strip (23) are fixedly installed on one side of the inter-row air conditioner (11). The first water guide strip (13) is connected to the second water guide strip (23). The second water guide strip (23) is connected to the water trough (30). The first water guide strip (13) is located below the drain outlet (12). Two rotating shafts (41) are symmetrically installed inside the water tank (30). The other end of the rotating shaft (41) is rotatably set inside the bushing (40). The bushing (40) is fixed to the inner wall of the water tank (30). A torsion spring (42) is provided between the rotating shaft (41) and the bushing (40). A winding wheel (31) is fixed on the rotating shaft (41). A mesh (29) is wound on the winding wheel (31). Each mesh (29) is connected to the take-up and release assembly. The mesh (29) can be pulled out by the take-up and release assembly. At this time, the torsion spring (42) will deform. When the take-up and release assembly releases the mesh (29), the torsion spring (42) will return to its original position. The winding wheel (31) will then wind the mesh (29). A water level sensor (43) is fixedly installed inside the water tank (21), and a controller is integrated on the circuit board inside the inter-row air conditioner (11); The condensate discharged from the drain outlet (12) will flow along the first water guide strip (13) and the second water guide strip (23) and finally flow into the water tank (30) for collection. The mesh screen (29) will absorb the condensate in the water tank (30). The water level sensor (43) detects the condensate level and feeds it back to the controller. When the condensate level is too high, the controller controls the retraction assembly to pull out the mesh screen (29). The cold air blown out by the in-row air conditioner (11) will carry the water vapor on the surface of the mesh screen (29), thereby humidifying and further cooling the computer room.

2. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water guide strip (13) is inclined.

3. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retraction assembly includes a slide rail (22) fixed on the inter-row air conditioner (11) and a fixed platform (32) fixed on the top of the inter-row air conditioner (11). A slider (26) is slidably installed in the slide rail (22). A fixing strip (27) is fixed on one side of the slider (26). A fixing rod (28) is fixed on one side of the fixing strip (27). One side of the mesh (29) is fixed on the fixing rod (28). A pair of fixing seats (34) are fixed on the fixed platform (32). A gear shaft (36) is rotatably installed between the fixing seats (34). The gear shaft (36) passes through one of the fixing seats (34) and is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (37). A thread wheel (35) is fixedly installed on the gear shaft (36). A thread wheel (35) is wound with a thread (25). One end of the thread (25) is fixed to the slider (26).

4. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two retraction components are symmetrically arranged and both are driven by a first motor (38). The first motor (38) is fixed on the top of the inter-row air conditioner (11). A second bevel gear (39) is fixed on the motor shaft of the first motor (38). The second bevel gear (39) meshes with both first bevel gears (37) at the same time.

5. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The line (25) is guided by a fixed pulley seat (33), which is fixedly mounted on the fixed platform (32).

6. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inter-row air conditioner (11) is symmetrically provided with striking components (60) on both sides. The striking components (60) include a second motor (14) fixed on the inter-row air conditioner (11). The motor shaft of the second motor (14) is fixed to a sector gear (15). The sector gear (15) meshes with a rack (16). The rack (16) is fixed on a striking bar (17). At least one guide rod (18) is fixed on the striking bar (17). The guide rod (18) passes through a fixing plate (19). The guide rod (18) and the fixing plate (19) are slidably engaged. The fixing plate (19) is fixed to the inter-row air conditioner (11). A spring (20) is provided between the fixing plate (19) and the striking bar (17).

7. A condensate treatment device for a computer room air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mesh (29) has evenly distributed holes.

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