Anti-blocking device for condensate water tray of heat pump

The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device uses a water receiving box with an electric heater to maintain temperature above zero degrees, addressing the freezing issue and ensuring smooth drainage by preventing condensate freezing.

CN222298048UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03QINGDAO AUCMA ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420099945.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-16
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-16

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Technical Problem

Condensed water from refrigeration equipment freezes in low ambient temperatures, blocking drainage and causing water accumulation, which affects the normal operation of the machine.

Method used

A heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device with a water receiving box and an electric heater to prevent freezing by maintaining the temperature above zero degrees, featuring a design with water leakage holes and a heater arrangement at the intersection of the bottom and side surfaces.

Benefits of technology

Prevents condensate freezing and ensures smooth drainage by heating the water receiving box, allowing quick discharge of condensed water through leakage holes, thereby avoiding water accumulation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment water receiving appliances, and provides a heat pump condensate water disc anti-blocking device which comprises a water receiving box with the top being of an open structure, and a plurality of water leakage holes are formed in the bottom face of the water receiving box. And a heater is also arranged in the water receiving box. The heater is an electric heater. The heater is an electric heating wire or an electric heating tube. And the heater is arranged at the joint of the bottom surface and the side surface of the water receiving box. The device further comprises a water collecting tray, and a water draining hole is formed in the water collecting tray. And the water receiving box is arranged in the water collecting tray. Supporting legs are arranged at the bottom of the water receiving box and used for lifting the water leakage holes, and the water leakage holes are prevented from making contact with the bottom face of the water collecting disc. Therefore, the heater is further arranged in the water receiving box; and when the environment temperature is lower than zero DEG C, the heater is started, so that the temperature in the water receiving box is increased, condensed water is prevented from freezing, the condensed water is quickly discharged from the water leakage hole of the water receiving box, and water accumulation is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of water receiving devices for refrigeration equipment, and in particular relates to an anti-blocking device for a heat pump condensing water pan. Background Art

[0002] When refrigeration equipment such as air source heat pumps or air conditioners are running, the condenser of the outdoor unit will produce condensed water. When the ambient temperature is low, the condensed water will freeze in the water collection tray, making it impossible to drain smoothly. In serious cases, the drainage hole will be blocked, causing water to accumulate in the outdoor unit, affecting the normal operation of the machine.

[0003] In summary, the prior art obviously has inconveniences and defects in practical use, so it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects, the utility model mainly provides a heat pump condensate water pan anti-blocking device to solve the technical problem of poor drainage caused by condensate water freezing.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device, including a water receiving box with an open top structure, a plurality of water leakage holes are opened on the bottom surface of the water receiving box; a heater is also provided in the water receiving box.

[0006] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, the heater is an electric heater.

[0007] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, the heater is an electric heating wire or an electric heating tube.

[0008] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, the heater is arranged at the intersection of the bottom surface and the side surface of the water receiving box.

[0009] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, the shape of the water receiving box is a long strip or a right angle.

[0010] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, a connecting plate is provided on the top of the water receiving box, and bolt holes are opened on the connecting plate.

[0011] According to the heat pump condensate water pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, it also includes a water collecting pan, and the water collecting pan is provided with drainage holes; the water receiving box is arranged in the water collecting pan.

[0012] According to the heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device of the utility model, the bottom of the water receiving box is provided with supporting feet for raising the water leakage hole to avoid contact with the bottom surface of the water collecting pan.

[0013] In summary, the utility model further arranges a heater in the water receiving box; when the ambient temperature is below zero degrees, the heater is turned on to increase the temperature in the water receiving box to prevent condensed water from freezing, so that it is quickly discharged from the water leakage hole of the water receiving box to avoid water accumulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a water receiving box of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a water receiving box of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water receiving box and the water collecting tray of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the working state of the utility model;

[0018] In the figure: 1-water collecting box, 11-leakage hole, 12-heater, 13-support foot, 14-connecting plate, 15-bolt hole; 2-water collecting tray, 3-condenser. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device, comprising a water receiving box 1 with an open top structure, a plurality of water leakage holes 11 are opened on the bottom surface of the water receiving box 1; a heater 12 is also provided in the water receiving box 1;

[0020] When the ambient temperature is below zero, the heater 12 is turned on to increase the temperature in the water receiving box 1 to prevent the condensed water from freezing and to quickly discharge it from the water leakage hole 11 of the water receiving box 1 to avoid water accumulation.

[0021] The heater 12 of the utility model is an electric heater, which is easy to install. Further, it is an electric heating wire or an electric heating tube.

[0022] As an implementation mode, the electric heating wire or electric heating tube of the utility model is arranged at the intersection of the bottom surface and the side surface of the water receiving box 1 to avoid being directly washed by condensed water.

[0023] Combination Figure 4 The water receiving box 1 is arranged at the bottom of the radiator 3 to directly receive the condensed water. The shape of the water receiving box 1 can be set according to the shape of the radiator 3, such as a long strip or a right angle.

[0024] See also Figure 2 As an embodiment, a connection plate 14 is provided on the top of the water receiving box 1 of the utility model, and a bolt hole 15 is opened on the connection plate 14; it is used to connect and fix with the radiator 3.

[0025] See also Figure 3 The utility model further comprises a water collecting pan 2, on which a drainage hole is provided; the water receiving box 1 is arranged in the water collecting pan 2; the condensed water flows from the water leakage hole 11 into the water collecting pan 2 and is discharged from the drainage hole. Since the condensed water is heated in the water receiving box 1, the temperature rises, and the condensed water is prevented from freezing in the water collecting pan 2.

[0026] Preferably, the bottom of the water collecting box 1 is provided with supporting feet 13 to raise the water leakage hole 11 to form a distance from the bottom surface of the water collecting tray 2 to avoid direct contact with the bottom surface of the water collecting tray 2 and cause accumulation of condensed water.

[0027] To summarize, the utility model provides a heat pump condensate water pan anti-blocking device, which arranges a heater in the water receiving box; when the ambient temperature is below zero degrees, the heater is turned on to increase the temperature in the water receiving box to prevent the condensate from freezing, so that it is quickly discharged from the leakage hole of the water receiving box to avoid water accumulation.

[0028] Of course, the present invention may have many other embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, technicians familiar with the field can make various corresponding changes and deformations based on the present invention, but these corresponding changes and deformations should all fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a water receiving box with an open top structure, a plurality of water leakage holes are opened on the bottom surface of the water receiving box, and a heater is also arranged in the water receiving box.

2. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heater is an electric heater.

3. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heater is an electric heating wire or an electric heating tube.

4. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heater is arranged at the junction of the bottom surface and the side surface of the water receiving box.

5. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the water receiving box is a long strip or a right angle.

6. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate is provided on the top of the water receiving box, and bolt holes are provided on the connecting plate.

7. The heat pump condensate tray anti-blocking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a water collecting tray, which is provided with drainage holes; the water receiving box is arranged in the water collecting tray.

8. The heat pump condensate pan anti-blocking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the water receiving box is provided with supporting feet for raising the water leakage hole to avoid contact with the bottom surface of the water collecting tray.