Air conditioner condensate water recovery integrated device

By designing an integrated air-conditioning condensate water recovery device, using water level electrodes to control the operation of the water pump, combining filtration and overflow management, the problems of complex construction and unreliable quality of the condensate water recovery device in the existing technology are solved, and the automatic recycling of condensate water and Efficient use.

CN222143326UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10XIAMEN ZHONGJIAN NORTHEAST DESIGN INST CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202323667384.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-29

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the condensate water recovery device is complex in construction, unreliable in quality, and it is difficult for the riser to flow to the water collection tank, which makes it difficult to centralized monitoring, resulting in inconvenient condensate recycling.

Method used

An integrated air-conditioning condensate water recovery device is designed, including a liquid inlet pipe, a water storage tank, a high water level electrode, a low water level electrode, a built-in water pump and a liquid outlet pipe. The water level electrode is used to detect the liquid level height to control the operation of the water pump to realize the condensate water Automatic recycling, and a filter net, blocked alarm electrode, overflow pipe, overflow alarm electrode, sewage valve and control display panel are installed in the device to ensure the automation and reliability of the device.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient recycling and treatment of condensate, improves water resource utilization, factory-made equipment, easy installation, supports remote monitoring and control, and ensures the normal progress of condensate treatment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of condensate water treatment devices, and provides an air conditioner condensate water recycling integrated device which comprises a liquid inlet pipe, a water storage tank, a high water level electrode, a low water level electrode, a built-in water pump and a liquid outlet pipe. The water storage tank is used for storing condensate water; the high-water-level electrode and the low-water-level electrode are both arranged in the water storage tank, and the liquid level height detected by the high-water-level electrode is larger than the liquid level height detected by the low-water-level electrode; the built-in water pump is arranged in the water storage tank and communicated with the liquid outlet pipe, the built-in water pump is used for pumping condensate water in the water storage tank to the liquid outlet pipe, and the liquid outlet pipe is communicated with an external recycling pool. The condensate water recycling device has the effects that condensate water can be conveniently recycled, and the water resource utilization rate is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of condensate treatment devices, and in particular to an integrated air conditioning condensate recovery device. Background Art

[0002] In the construction industry, green buildings have become the focus of attention. During the construction and operation process, we must fully explore ways to save resources and energy. Among them, central air conditioning will produce water during use. The recycling and utilization of condensed water is a potential way, such as as supplementary water for cooling towers, greening irrigation, and water replenishment for waterscapes.

[0003] Regarding the above-mentioned related technologies, the recovery of condensed water is mostly achieved in the existing technologies by configuring water collecting tanks, external water pumps, starting cabinets and other devices on site. However, there are problems such as complex construction and unreliable quality. Some risers are difficult to flow to the water collecting tank by gravity, and centralized monitoring is difficult, resulting in inconvenience in the recovery of condensed water. Therefore, there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to facilitate the recycling of condensed water and improve the utilization rate of water resources, the present application provides an integrated air conditioning condensed water recycling device.

[0005] The present application provides an integrated air conditioning condensate recovery device that adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An integrated device for recovering condensed water from an air conditioner comprises a liquid inlet pipe, a water storage tank, a high water level electrode, a low water level electrode, a built-in water pump and a liquid outlet pipe, wherein one end of the liquid inlet pipe is connected to an external condensed water main pipe, and the other end is connected to the water storage tank, and the water storage tank is used to store condensed water;

[0007] The high water level electrode and the low water level electrode are both arranged in the water storage tank, and the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode is greater than the liquid level height detected by the low water level electrode;

[0008] The built-in water pump is arranged in the water storage tank and is connected to the liquid outlet pipe. The built-in water pump is used to pump the condensed water in the water storage tank to the liquid outlet pipe. The liquid outlet pipe is connected to an external recovery tank.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the condensed water in the air conditioner flows along the liquid inlet pipe into the water tank. The water tank serves as a carrier and the condensed water can be temporarily stored in the water tank. The water level electrode is a sensor commonly used to measure the water level of a liquid. It determines the liquid level by measuring the resistance change between the liquid and the electrode. The working principle of the water level electrode is based on the conductivity principle. It uses the relationship between the conductivity of the liquid and the liquid level to achieve liquid level measurement.

[0010] When the liquid level in the water tank is lower than the high water level electrode, the condensed water will contact the high water level electrode, and the high water level electrode will transmit the signal to the built-in water pump, causing it to start running and working, thereby pumping the condensed water in the water tank to the outlet pipe, and the condensed water coming out of the outlet pipe is discharged into the recovery pool to wait for subsequent processing. When the liquid level in the water tank is lower than the low water level electrode, the condensed water will separate from the low water level electrode, thereby controlling the built-in water pump to stop running.

[0011] By repeating the above operation process, the condensed water can be recycled and treated conveniently, and the utilization rate of water resources can be improved. In addition, the integrated device of the present application is manufactured in a factory as a whole and can be distributed and installed in the required places. It is more reliable than on-site production and is easy to install, creating more convenient conditions for air conditioning condensed water recovery in various projects.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a filter screen, which is located in the water tank and is arranged at the position where the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the water tank, and the filter screen is used to filter the condensed water entering the water tank.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the filter net can filter the condensed water entering the water storage tank, thereby intercepting the solid impurities in the condensed water on the filter net, thereby improving the clarity of the condensed water.

[0014] Preferably, it further comprises a clogging alarm electrode, which is arranged in the filter and is used to detect whether the filter is clogged, and the liquid level height detected by the clogging alarm electrode is greater than the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, impurities are easily clogged on the mesh of the filter during the filtration process, causing the flow rate of condensed water from the filter to the water tank to slow down; at the same time, because the filter is installed in the water tank, the staff cannot detect the blockage of the filter in time.

[0016] By adding a clogging alarm electrode, when the filter is clogged, the flow rate of condensed water from the filter to the water tank slows down, and the water level in the filter gradually rises, and then submerges the clogging alarm electrode. The clogging alarm electrode detects the liquid level change and sends out an alarm to remind the staff that the filter is clogged, so that the staff can clean the filter in time to ensure the normal progress of the condensed water treatment process.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes an overflow pipe, one end of which is connected to the water storage tank, and the overflow pipe is used to discharge condensed water that submerges the high water level electrode.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, under normal circumstances, when the liquid level in the water tank does not exceed the high water level electrode, the built-in water pump will start to work, thereby gradually reducing the liquid level in the water tank. However, in the actual processing process, there is a situation where the built-in water pump fails, and the staff may not be able to detect it in time, which causes the liquid level in the water tank to continue to rise.

[0019] Since the storage space inside the water tank is limited, when the liquid level of the condensed water exceeds the high water level electrode and approaches the maximum capacity of the water tank, the condensed water exceeding the high water level electrode can be discharged through the overflow pipe. The output end of the overflow pipe is connected to the floor drain, so as to discharge the high-level condensed water in the water tank into the floor drain in time, avoiding the volume of the condensed water exceeding the maximum storage capacity of the water tank.

[0020] Preferably, it further comprises an overflow alarm electrode, wherein the overflow alarm electrode is arranged in the water storage tank, and the liquid level height detected by the overflow alarm electrode is greater than the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, when the liquid in the water tank exceeds the overflow alarm electrode, the overflow alarm electrode detects the liquid level change and issues an alarm to remind the staff that there is a fault in the built-in water pump, which makes it convenient for the staff to repair the built-in water pump in time and maintain the normal condensate treatment.

[0022] Preferably, it also includes a drain valve and a drain pipe, one end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water tank, the drain valve is arranged on the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is used to discharge the waste in the water tank.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, after the condensed water enters the water tank, the condensed water at the bottom of the water tank will be settled and clarified, and at this time, a certain amount of dirt will be deposited at the bottom of the water tank. By adding a sewage pipe, the output end of the sewage pipe is also connected to the floor drain, so that the dirt at the bottom of the water tank can be discharged to the outside; and the sewage valve can control the opening and closing of the sewage pipe, so that the sewage pipe can be opened or closed according to the actual situation.

[0024] Preferably, an inspection port is provided at the top of the water tank, and a sealing plate is detachably connected to the inspection port.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to inspect the components in the water tank, the sealing plate can be opened so that the staff can check the situation inside the water tank. After the inspection, the sealing plate can be reinstalled on the water tank to prevent external impurities from contaminating the water tank through the inspection port.

[0026] Preferably, a control display panel is provided on the outer side wall of the water tank, and the control display panel is used for operators to perform safety control.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the control panel can facilitate the staff to control the operation of the entire integrated recycling device and realize intelligent automation.

[0028] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] (1) The integrated recovery device is manufactured in the factory as a whole, is intelligent and fully automated, can be remotely monitored and controlled, and can be installed in distributed locations where needed. The installation is very simple and flexible, which brings more convenient conditions for air conditioning condensate water recovery in various projects and has good application prospects.

[0030] (2) By setting up a filter, the filter can filter the condensed water entering the water storage tank, thereby intercepting solid impurities in the condensed water on the filter.

[0031] (3) By setting up an overflow pipe, condensed water exceeding the high water level electrode can be discharged through the overflow pipe, thereby timely discharging the high-level condensed water in the water storage tank into the floor drain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a plan view of the integrated recycling device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the integrated recovery device AA in the embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure numerals: 1. liquid inlet pipe; 2. water storage tank; 3. high water level electrode; 4. low water level electrode; 5. built-in water pump; 6. liquid outlet pipe; 7. filter screen; 8. blockage alarm electrode; 9. overflow pipe; 10. overflow alarm electrode; 11. drain pipe; 12. drain valve; 13. inspection port; 14. control display panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings 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. The present application can be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described here.

[0036] In the description of the present application, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection; it can also be a detachable connection; or integrated; it can also be a mechanical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples shown in the present application.

[0040] The present application discloses an integrated device for recovering condensed water from an air conditioner. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The integrated recovery device includes a liquid inlet pipe 1, a water storage tank 2, a high water level electrode 3, a low water level electrode 4, a built-in water pump 5 and a liquid outlet pipe 6. One end of the liquid inlet pipe 1 is connected to the external condensed water main pipe, and the other end is connected to the water storage tank 2. The end of the liquid inlet pipe 1 connected to the water storage tank 2 is located at the top of the water storage tank 2. The water storage tank 2 is used to store air conditioning condensed water.

[0041] The high water level electrode 3 and the low water level electrode 4 are both fixedly connected to the inside of the water tank 2, the high water level electrode 3 is located on one side of the low water level electrode 4, and both are used to detect the liquid level height in the water tank 2; the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode 3 is greater than the liquid level height detected by the low water level electrode 4.

[0042] The built-in water pump 5 is installed in the water storage tank 2 and is connected to the liquid outlet pipe 6. The built-in water pump 5 is used to pump the condensed water in the water storage tank 2 to the liquid outlet pipe 6. The other end of the liquid outlet pipe 6 is connected to the external recovery tank. In this embodiment, the built-in water pump 5 is a built-in submersible pump. The built-in submersible pump sucks the transported liquid, pressurizes it through the impeller, passes through the cooling oil chamber, and passes through the annular flow channel surrounding the motor, so that the liquid cools the motor and then flows out of the pump outlet. In the actual processing process, the corresponding model is selected according to the air conditioning area borne by the riser, and the flow rate and head of the built-in submersible electric pump are selected.

[0043] When in use, one end of the liquid inlet pipe 1 is connected to the main pipe of the air conditioner condensate water, and the condensate in the air conditioner flows along the liquid inlet pipe 1 into the water tank 2. The water tank 2 serves as a carrier, and the condensate can be temporarily stored in the water tank 2. The water level electrode is a sensor commonly used to measure the water level of a liquid. It determines the height of the liquid level by measuring the resistance change between the liquid and the electrode. The working principle of the water level electrode is based on the principle of conductivity. It uses the relationship between the conductivity of the liquid and the height of the liquid level to achieve liquid level measurement.

[0044] When the liquid level in the water tank 2 is lower than the high water level electrode 3, the condensed water will contact the high water level electrode 3, and the high water level electrode 3 will transmit a signal to the built-in water pump 5, and start it to run and work, so as to pump the condensed water in the water tank 2 into the liquid outlet pipe 6, and the condensed water coming out of the liquid outlet pipe 6 will be discharged into the recovery pool to wait for subsequent treatment. When the liquid level in the water tank 2 is lower than the low water level electrode 4, the condensed water will separate from the low water level electrode 4, so as to control the built-in water pump 5 to stop running.

[0045] The amount of condensed water produced by air conditioners in summer is large and stable, and recycling has a significant effect on saving water resources and significant benefits. By continuously repeating the above operation process, it is convenient to recycle the condensed water and improve the utilization rate of water resources. In addition, the integrated device of the present application is manufactured in a factory as a whole and can be distributed and installed in places where it is needed. It is more reliable than on-site production and is easy to install, creating more convenient conditions for recycling air conditioning condensed water in various projects.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 A filter screen 7 and a blockage alarm electrode 8 are also installed in the water tank 2. The filter screen 7 is located in the water tank 2 and is arranged below the connection position between the liquid inlet pipe 1 and the water tank 2. The filter screen 7 is used to filter the condensed water entering the water tank 2, so as to trap the solid impurities in the condensed water on the filter screen 7, thereby improving the clarity of the condensed water. The blockage alarm electrode 8 is installed in the filter screen 7 and is used to detect whether the filter screen 7 is blocked. The liquid level detected by the blockage alarm electrode 8 is greater than the liquid level detected by the high water level electrode 3.

[0047] During the filtering process of the filter 7, impurities are easily clogged on the mesh of the filter 7, causing the flow rate of condensed water from the filter 7 to the water storage tank 2 to slow down; at the same time, because the filter 7 is installed in the water storage tank 2, the staff cannot detect the blockage of the filter 7 in time.

[0048] By adding the clogging alarm electrode 8, when the filter 7 is clogged, the flow rate of the condensed water flowing from the filter 7 to the water storage tank 2 is slowed down, and the water level in the filter 7 gradually rises and then submerges the clogging alarm electrode 8. The clogging alarm electrode 8 detects the liquid level change and sends out an alarm to remind the staff that the filter 7 is clogged, so that the staff can clean the filter 7 in time to ensure the normal progress of the condensed water treatment process.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The integrated recovery device also includes an overflow pipe 9 and an overflow alarm electrode 10. One end of the overflow pipe 9 is connected to the water storage tank 2, and the other end is connected to an external floor drain. The height of the end of the overflow pipe 9 connected to the water storage tank 2 is greater than the liquid level that can be detected by the high water level electrode 3. The overflow pipe 9 is used to discharge condensed water that is submerged in the high water level electrode 3.

[0050] Under normal circumstances, when the liquid level in the water tank 2 is lower than the high water level electrode 3, the built-in water pump 5 will start to operate, thereby gradually reducing the liquid level in the water tank 2. However, in actual processing, there is a situation where the built-in water pump 5 fails, and the staff may not be able to detect it in time, which causes the liquid level in the water tank 2 to continue to rise.

[0051] Since the storage space inside the water tank 2 is limited, when the liquid level of the condensed water exceeds the high water level electrode 3 and approaches the maximum capacity of the water tank 2, the condensed water exceeding the high water level electrode 3 can be discharged through the overflow pipe 9, and the output end of the overflow pipe 9 is connected to the floor drain, so as to discharge the high-level condensed water in the water tank 2 into the floor drain in time, avoiding the volume of the condensed water exceeding the maximum storage capacity of the water tank 2.

[0052] The overflow alarm electrode 10 is fixedly installed in the water tank 2. The overflow alarm electrode 10 detects that the liquid level of the water tank 2 is greater than the liquid level detected by the high water level electrode 3, and the overflow alarm electrode 10 can issue an alarm.

[0053] When the liquid in the water storage tank 2 is above the overflow alarm electrode 10, the overflow alarm electrode 10 detects the change in liquid level and issues an alarm to remind the staff that there is a fault in the built-in water pump 5, so that the staff can promptly inspect and repair the built-in water pump 5 and maintain the normal condensate treatment.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please refer to Figure 2 The bottom of the water tank 2 is also connected to a drain pipe 11, and the other end of the drain pipe 11 is connected to an external floor drain. After the condensed water enters the water tank 2, the condensed water at the bottom of the water tank 2 will stand and become clear. At this time, a certain amount of dirt will be deposited at the bottom of the water tank 2. The drain pipe 11 is used to discharge the dirt in the water tank 2. A drain valve 12 is also installed on the drain pipe 11, and the drain valve 12 is used to control the opening and closing of the drain pipe 11.

[0055] The top of the water storage tank 2 is also provided with an inspection port 13, and a sealing plate is detachably connected at the location of the inspection port 13, and the sealing plate is used to block the inspection port 13. The detachable connection method can be a snap connection, a plug connection or a screw connection. Of course, the sealing plate can also be connected to the water storage tank 2 in a hinged manner.

[0056] When it is necessary to inspect the components in the water tank 2, the sealing plate can be opened so that the staff can check the situation inside the water tank 2. After the inspection, the sealing plate can be reinstalled on the water tank 2 to prevent external impurities from contaminating the condensed water in the water tank 2 through the inspection port 13.

[0057] In addition, a control display panel 14 is installed on the outer wall of the water tank 2. The control display panel 14 is used for operators to safely control the integrated recovery device to achieve intelligent automation.

[0058] The implementation principle of the integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device of the present application embodiment is as follows: the integrated recovery device is manufactured in a factory as a whole, is intelligent and fully automated, can be remotely centrally monitored and controlled, can be distributed and installed in required locations, and is very simple and flexible to install. In actual processing, one end of the liquid inlet pipe 1 is first connected to the air conditioning condensate water main pipe, and the condensate enters the water storage tank 2 after being filtered by the filter screen 7, and the liquid level in the water storage tank 2 gradually rises.

[0059] When the liquid level in the water tank 2 is lower than the high water level electrode 3, the condensed water will contact the high water level electrode 3, and the high water level electrode 3 will transmit a signal to the built-in water pump 5, and start it to run and work, so as to pump the condensed water in the water tank 2 into the liquid outlet pipe 6, and the condensed water coming out of the liquid outlet pipe 6 will be discharged into the recovery pool to wait for subsequent treatment. When the liquid level in the water tank 2 is lower than the low water level electrode 4, the condensed water will separate from the low water level electrode 4, so as to control the built-in water pump 5 to stop running.

[0060] By continuously repeating the above operation process, more convenient conditions are created for the recovery of air conditioning condensate water, which makes it easier to recover and process the condensate water and improve the utilization rate of water resources.

[0061] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An integrated device for recovering condensed water from an air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a liquid inlet pipe (1), a water storage tank (2), a high water level electrode (3), a low water level electrode (4), a built-in water pump (5) and a liquid outlet pipe (6), one end of the liquid inlet pipe (1) is connected to an external condensed water main pipe, and the other end is connected to the water storage tank (2), and the water storage tank (2) is used to store condensed water; The high water level electrode (3) and the low water level electrode (4) are both arranged in the water storage tank (2), and the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode (3) is greater than the liquid level height detected by the low water level electrode (4); The built-in water pump (5) is arranged in the water storage tank (2) and is connected to the liquid outlet pipe (6). The built-in water pump (5) is used to pump condensed water in the water storage tank (2) to the liquid outlet pipe (6). The liquid outlet pipe (6) is connected to an external recovery tank.

2. The integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a filter screen (7), the filter screen (7) being located in the water storage tank (2) and arranged at a position where the liquid inlet pipe (1) is connected to the water storage tank (2), the filter screen (7) being used to filter condensed water entering the water storage tank (2).

3. The integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a blockage alarm electrode (8), which is arranged in the filter screen (7) and is used to detect whether the filter screen (7) is blocked, and the liquid level height detected by the blockage alarm electrode (8) is greater than the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode (3).

4. The integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an overflow pipe (9), one end of which is connected to the water storage tank (2), and the overflow pipe (9) is used to discharge condensed water that submerges the high water level electrode (3).

5. The integrated air conditioning condensate recovery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also comprises an overflow alarm electrode (10), the overflow alarm electrode (10) being arranged in the water storage tank (2), and the liquid level height detected by the overflow alarm electrode (10) being greater than the liquid level height detected by the high water level electrode (3).

6. The integrated air conditioning condensate recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a sewage discharge valve (12) and a sewage discharge pipe (11), one end of the sewage discharge pipe (11) being connected to the bottom of the water storage tank (2), the sewage discharge valve (12) being arranged on the sewage discharge pipe (11), and the sewage discharge pipe (11) being used to discharge sewage in the water storage tank (2).

7. The integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the water storage tank (2) is provided with an inspection opening (13), and a sealing plate is detachably connected to the inspection opening (13).

8. The integrated air conditioning condensate water recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control display panel (14) is provided on the outer side wall of the water storage tank (2), and the control display panel (14) is used for an operator to perform safety control.