Condensate water recycling device for refrigerating machine
By designing the partition structure of the water storage tank and condensate box in the refrigerator, the overflow pipe and spray components are used to achieve circulating cooling of the condensate water, the problem of rising condensate water temperature affecting the cooling effect, and the repetition of condensate water is achieved Improved recycling and cooling effects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323335323.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing condensate water recovery device of the refrigerator increases the cooling effect, which affects the cooling effect of the refrigerator and leads to waste of water resources.
A device including a water storage tank, a condensate box, a spray assembly, a return assembly and a heat dissipation assembly are designed to separate the cold water area, a warm water area and a hot water area through a heat insulation board, and the overflow pipe and pipe are used to realize the circulating and cooling of water. , and improve cooling effect through spray assembly and heat dissipation assembly.
Repeated recycling of condensed water is achieved, cooling effect is maintained, water resource waste is avoided, and the temperature control of water is optimized through temperature sensors and driving motors, improving the cooling efficiency of the condenser.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of condensed water recovery and utilization devices, in particular to a condensed water recovery and utilization device for a refrigerator. Background Art
[0002] A large amount of condensed water will be generated during the operation of the refrigeration unit. Currently, the condensed water is mostly treated by direct discharge, resulting in a waste of water resources.
[0003] At present, a Chinese utility model with a publication number of CN217844832U discloses a condensate recovery and utilization device for a refrigerator, comprising an open box located outside a condenser, with a spray cover provided on top of the open box; the open box is connected to a water pump, and the discharge port of the water pump is connected to the spray cover through a connecting pipe; a spray cleaning part is slidably sleeved inside the open box, and the spray cleaning part is connected to the connecting pipe, and the spray cleaning part is located on the periphery of the condenser.
[0004] The existing method collects condensed water through an open box, and sprays the condenser through a spray cover and a mounting frame respectively, thereby increasing the spray cooling effect and collecting the liquid after spraying. However, the condenser is cooled only by condensed water. When the temperature of the recovered condensed water increases, its cooling effect on the condenser will be greatly reduced, thereby greatly affecting the cooling effect of the refrigerator, and it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model aims to provide a condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator, which has the advantages of good cooling effect, simple structure and realization of repeated recycling of condensed water.
[0006] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions: a condensed water recovery and utilization device for a refrigerator, comprising a water storage tank and a condensation box for fixing a condenser, wherein the water storage tank is provided with a cold water zone, a warm water zone and a hot water zone separated and arranged in parallel by a heat insulation board, a first overflow pipe is provided between the cold water zone and the warm water zone, a second overflow pipe is provided between the warm water zone and the hot water zone, a first cooling fan and a spray assembly are fixedly provided in the condensation box, the cold water zone and the spray assembly are connected by a first pipeline, a reflux assembly is provided in the condensation box, the reflux assembly and the hot water zone are connected by a second pipeline, and a third overflow pipe and a drain pipe are fixedly provided at the top and bottom of the hot water zone, respectively.
[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second overflow pipe is arranged higher than the first overflow pipe, a mixing component that moves synchronously is fixedly provided in the cold water zone and the warm water zone, a heat dissipation component is provided on the hot water zone, and the heat dissipation component includes a stirring heat dissipation component fixedly provided in the hot water zone and an air heat dissipation component fixedly provided outside the hot water zone.
[0008] The utility model is further configured as follows: the mixing component includes a first mixing shaft and a second mixing shaft whose axis lines are fixedly arranged in the cold water zone and the warm water zone respectively along the vertical direction, a plurality of mixing paddles are coaxially and evenly fixed on the first mixing shaft and the second mixing shaft, a plurality of protrusions are fixed on the tank walls of the cold water zone and the warm water zone, a first driving bevel gear is also coaxially fixed on the first mixing shaft and the second mixing shaft, a driving shaft is rotatably connected to the water storage tank based on a rotating seat, a second driving bevel gear coaxially fixedly connected to the driving shaft and matched with the first driving bevel gear is fixed on the driving shaft, and a first driving motor for driving the driving shaft is fixed on the water storage tank.
[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: the stirring and heat dissipation assembly includes a stirring shaft whose axis is fixedly arranged in the hot water area along the vertical direction, a plurality of stirring fan blades are evenly fixedly arranged on the stirring shaft along the circumferential direction, and a second drive motor for driving the stirring shaft is fixedly arranged on the water storage tank based on a mounting seat.
[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the air heat dissipation component comprises a plurality of heat dissipation fins evenly and fixedly arranged on the tank wall of the hot water zone and a second heat dissipation fan fixedly connected to one end of the water storage tank close to the heat dissipation fins.
[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: the spray assembly includes a spray seat fixedly connected to the top of the condensation box and a spray chamber opened in the spray seat and connected to the first pipe, a plurality of spray holes are opened at the bottom of the spray seat, a pressure block is slidably connected in the spray chamber, a telescopic cylinder for driving the pressure block to slide is fixedly connected to the spray seat, and a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the pressure block.
[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the reflux component comprises a reflux groove opened at the bottom of the condensation box and a reflux pipe connected to the reflux groove, and a reflux pump is fixedly provided on the second pipe.
[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: switch valves are fixedly provided on the first overflow pipe, the second overflow pipe, the first pipeline and the drain pipe, the third overflow pipe and the drain pipe are connected, and a temperature sensor is fixedly provided on the first pipeline.
[0014] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. The water storage tank is divided into a cold water zone, a warm water zone and a hot water zone based on the insulation board, and a first overflow pipe and a second overflow pipe are respectively provided. The condensed water generated by the operation of the chiller enters the cold water zone and is input to the spray assembly through the first pipe to realize the cooling of the condenser. The cooling water that has absorbed the heat of the condenser flows back to the hot water zone of the water storage tank through the reflux assembly and the pipe. The hot water in the hot water zone reduces the temperature of the hot water in the hot water zone through the heat dissipation assembly arranged on the hot water zone. At the same time, the hot water in the hot water zone enters the warm water zone through the second overflow pipe for mixing and reducing the water temperature. The water in the warm water zone after cooling enters the cold water zone through the first overflow pipe for further mixing and cooling. The water in the hot water zone can be recycled through two mixing and cooling, thereby avoiding the waste of water resources and realizing the repeated recycling of condensed water.
[0016] 2. Water at a certain temperature enters the spray assembly through the first pipe, and the pressing block is pressed by the telescopic cylinder so that the water can contact the condenser in the form of a spray, so that the water can fully contact the condenser and realize heat exchange, thereby improving the cooling effect. The structure is simple, and the first cooling fan and the spray assembly are respectively arranged in the condenser box to realize synchronously lowering the condenser temperature, thereby preventing the cooling water temperature from being too high and affecting the cooling efficiency of the condenser. At the same time, the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the water entering the condenser box, thereby allowing the water with the set temperature to enter the condenser box for cooling, thereby preventing the water temperature entering the condenser box from being too high and affecting the heat dissipation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;
[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of part B;
[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A.
[0020] Figure numerals: 1, water storage tank; 11, cold water area; 12, warm water area; 13, hot water area; 14, heat insulation board; 15, first overflow pipe; 16, second overflow pipe; 17, third overflow pipe; 18, drain pipe; 2, condenser box; 21, condenser; 22, first cooling fan; 23, spray assembly; 231, spray seat; 232, spray chamber; 233, spray hole; 234, pressing block; 235, telescopic cylinder; 236, sealing pad; 24, first pipeline; 25, reflux assembly; 251, reflux groove; 252, reflux pipe; 253 , reflux pump; 26, second pipeline; 3, mixing component; 31, first mixing shaft; 32, second mixing shaft; 33, mixing paddle; 34, first drive bevel gear; 35, drive shaft; 36, rotating seat; 37, second drive bevel gear; 38, first drive motor; 39, protrusion; 4, heat dissipation component; 41, stirring heat dissipation component; 411, stirring shaft; 412, stirring blades; 413, second drive motor; 42, air heat dissipation component; 421, heat dissipation fins; 422, second heat dissipation fan; 5, switch valve; 6, temperature sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0022] Example:
[0023] refer to Figures 1 to 3A condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator comprises a water storage tank 1 and a condensation box 2 for fixing a condenser 21. A cold water area 11, a warm water area 12 and a hot water area 13 are respectively separated and arranged in parallel in the water storage tank 1 based on a heat insulation board 14. The cold water area 11, the warm water area 12 and the hot water area 13 are arranged in sequence from left to right. A first overflow pipe 15 for guiding water in the warm water area 12 into the cold water area 11 is provided between the cold water area 11 and the warm water area 12. A first overflow pipe 15 for guiding water in the warm water area 12 into the cold water area 11 is provided between the warm water area 12 and the hot water area 13. Water is poured into the second overflow pipe 16 in the warm water area 12, and the second overflow pipe 16 is arranged higher than the first overflow pipe 15. A first cooling fan 22 and a spray assembly 23 are fixedly arranged in the condenser box 2, respectively. The cold water area 11 and the spray assembly 23 are connected based on a first pipe 24. A reflux assembly 25 is provided in the condenser box 2, and the reflux assembly 25 and the hot water area 13 are connected based on a second pipe 26. The condensed water generated by the operation of the chiller enters the cold water area 11 and is input to the spray assembly 23 through the first pipe 24, thereby realizing the cooling of the condenser 21. The cooling water that has absorbed the heat of the condenser 21 flows back to the hot water area 13 of the water storage tank 1 through the reflux assembly 25 and the pipeline. A third overflow pipe 17 and a drain pipe 18 are fixedly provided at the top and bottom of the hot water area 13, respectively. When the hot water level in the hot water area 13 is too high, the excess hot water is actively discharged through the third overflow port and the drain port to avoid excessive hot water in the hot water area 13 affecting the water temperature in the cold water area 11 and indirectly affecting the cooling effect of the condenser 21. The third overflow pipe 17 and the drain pipe 18 are connected. The second overflow pipe 16, the first pipe 24 and the drain pipe 18 are all fixedly provided with a switch valve 5, and the switch valve 5 can control the conduction of water. By only controlling the opening and closing of the switch valve 5 on the corresponding pipe, it is ensured that the water in the cold water area 11 can always be kept within a certain temperature range. A temperature sensor 6 is fixedly provided on the first pipe 24. The temperature sensor 6 can monitor the temperature of the water discharged from the cold water area 11 so that only water within the set temperature can enter the condensation box 2 to cool the condenser 21, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 21.
[0024] refer to Figure 1 Specifically, a synchronously moving mixing component 3 is fixedly provided in the cold water zone 11 and the warm water zone 12, and the mixing component 3 can quickly mix water of different temperatures. A heat dissipation component 4 is provided on the hot water zone 13, and the heat dissipation component 4 includes a stirring heat dissipation component 41 fixedly provided in the hot water zone 13 and an air heat dissipation component 42 fixedly provided outside the hot water zone 13. The cooling water that absorbs the heat of the condenser 21 flows back to the hot water zone 13 of the water storage tank 1 through the reflux component 25 and the pipeline. The hot water in the hot water zone 13 reduces the temperature of the hot water in the hot water zone 13 through the heat dissipation component 4 provided on the hot water zone 13.
[0025] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Specifically, the mixing component 3 includes a first mixing shaft 31 and a second mixing shaft 32 whose axis lines are fixedly arranged in the cold water zone 11 and the warm water zone 12 respectively along the vertical direction, a plurality of mixing paddles 33 are fixedly arranged coaxially on the first mixing shaft 31 and the second mixing shaft 32, a plurality of protrusions 39 are fixedly arranged on the tank wall of the cold water zone 11 and the warm water zone 12, a first driving bevel gear 34 is fixedly arranged coaxially on the first mixing shaft 31 and the second mixing shaft 32, and a driving shaft 3 is rotatably connected to the water storage tank 1 based on a rotating seat 36. 5. A second driving bevel gear 37 cooperating with the first driving bevel gear 34 is coaxially fixedly connected to the driving shaft 35. A first driving motor 38 for driving the driving shaft 35 is fixedly provided on the water storage tank 1. The first driving bevel gear 34 cooperates with the second driving bevel gear 37 to drive the first mixing shaft 31 and the second mixing shaft 32 to rotate synchronously, thereby mixing the water in the cold water zone 11 and the warm water zone 12. A plurality of protrusions 39 are fixedly provided on the tank walls of the cold water zone 11 and the warm water zone 12 to enhance the mixing effect.
[0026] refer to Figure 1 Specifically, the stirring and heat dissipation component 41 includes a stirring shaft 411 whose axis is fixedly arranged in the hot water area 13 along the vertical direction, and a plurality of stirring blades 412 are evenly fixedly arranged on the stirring shaft 411 along the circumferential direction. A second driving motor 413 for driving the stirring shaft 411 is fixedly arranged on the water storage tank 1 based on a mounting seat. The stirring shaft is driven to rotate by the second driving motor 413 so that the water in the hot water area 13 is fully in contact with the tank wall of the hot water area 13, thereby accelerating the conduction of heat and improving the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0027] refer to Figure 1 Specifically, the air cooling component 42 includes a plurality of cooling fins 421 uniformly and fixedly arranged on the tank wall of the hot water zone 13 and a second cooling fan 422 fixedly connected to the water storage tank 1 at one end close to the cooling fins 421. The heat on the tank wall of the hot water zone 13 is transferred to the cooling fins 421 through the heat transfer effect. The air flow driven by the second cooling fan 422 drives the heat on the cooling fins 421, thereby improving the cooling rate of the heat in the hot water zone 13.
[0028] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3Specifically, the spray assembly 23 includes a spray seat 231 fixedly connected to the top of the condensation box 2 and a spray chamber 232 opened in the spray seat 231 and connected to the first pipe 24. A plurality of spray holes 233 are opened at the bottom of the spray seat 231. A pressing block 234 is slidably connected in the spray chamber 232. A telescopic cylinder 235 for driving the pressing block 234 to slide is fixedly connected to the spray seat 231. A sealing gasket 236 is fixedly connected to the pressing block 234. The pressing block 234 is pressed by the telescopic cylinder 235 so that water can contact the condenser 21 in a spray state, so that the water can fully contact the condenser 21 and realize heat exchange, thereby improving the cooling effect.
[0029] Specifically, the reflux assembly 25 includes a reflux groove 251 opened at the bottom of the condensation tank 2 and a reflux pipe 252 connected to the reflux groove 251 . A reflux pump 253 is fixedly provided on the second pipe 26 , and the water that has absorbed heat is pumped into the hot water area 13 through the reflux pump 253 .
[0030] Brief description of the use process: the condensed water generated by the operation of the chiller enters the cold water zone 11 and is input to the spray assembly 23 through the first pipe 24 to achieve cooling of the condenser 21. The cooling water that absorbs the heat of the condenser 21 flows back to the hot water zone 13 of the water storage tank 1 through the reflux assembly 25 and the pipe. The hot water in the hot water zone 13 reduces the temperature of the hot water in the hot water zone 13 through the heat dissipation assembly 4 arranged on the hot water zone 13. At the same time, the hot water in the hot water zone 13 enters the warm water zone 12 through the second overflow pipe 16 to mix and reduce the water temperature. The water in the warm water zone 12 after cooling enters the cold water zone 11 through the first overflow pipe 15 for further mixing and cooling. The temperature sensor 6 measures the temperature of the water input into the condenser tank 2 in real time.
[0031] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water storage tank (1) and a condensation box (2) for fixing a condenser (21); a cold water zone (11), a warm water zone (12) and a hot water zone (13) are respectively separated and arranged in parallel in the water storage tank (1) based on a heat insulation board (14); a first overflow pipe (15) is arranged between the cold water zone (11) and the warm water zone (12); a second overflow pipe (16) is arranged between the warm water zone (12) and the hot water zone (13); A first cooling fan (22) and a spray assembly (23) are fixedly provided respectively; the cold water zone (11) and the spray assembly (23) are connected via a first pipe (24); a reflux assembly (25) is provided in the condensing tank (2); the reflux assembly (25) and the hot water zone (13) are connected via a second pipe (26); a third overflow pipe (17) and a drain pipe (18) are fixedly provided at the top and bottom of the hot water zone (13), respectively.
2. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second overflow pipe (16) is arranged higher than the first overflow pipe (15); a mixing component (3) that moves synchronously is fixedly arranged in the cold water zone (11) and the warm water zone (12); a heat dissipation component (4) is arranged on the hot water zone (13); the heat dissipation component (4) comprises a stirring heat dissipation component (41) fixedly arranged in the hot water zone (13) and an air heat dissipation component (42) fixedly arranged outside the hot water zone (13).
3. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mixing assembly (3) comprises a first mixing shaft (31) and a second mixing shaft (32) whose axes are fixedly arranged in the cold water zone (11) and the warm water zone (12) respectively along the vertical direction; a plurality of mixing paddles (33) are fixedly arranged coaxially on the first mixing shaft (31) and the second mixing shaft (32); a plurality of protrusions (39) are fixedly arranged on the tank walls of the cold water zone (11) and the warm water zone (12); a first driving bevel gear (34) is also fixedly arranged coaxially on the first mixing shaft (31) and the second mixing shaft (32); a driving shaft (35) is rotatably connected to the water storage tank (1) based on a rotating seat (36); a second driving bevel gear (37) cooperating with the first driving bevel gear (34) is fixedly connected to the driving shaft (35) coaxially; and a first driving motor (38) for driving the driving shaft (35) is fixedly arranged on the water storage tank (1).
4. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring and heat dissipation component (41) comprises a stirring shaft (411) whose axis is fixedly arranged in the hot water area (13) along the vertical direction, a plurality of stirring blades (412) are evenly fixedly arranged on the stirring shaft (411) along the circumferential direction, and a second driving motor (413) for driving the stirring shaft (411) is fixedly arranged on the water storage tank (1) based on a mounting seat.
5. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air cooling component (42) comprises a plurality of cooling fins (421) uniformly and fixedly arranged on the tank wall of the hot water area (13) and a second cooling fan (422) fixedly connected to one end of the water storage tank (1) close to the cooling fins (421).
6. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray assembly (23) comprises a spray seat (231) fixedly connected to the top of the condensation box (2) and a spray chamber (232) opened in the spray seat (231) and connected to the first pipe (24); a plurality of spray holes (233) are opened at the bottom of the spray seat (231); a pressing block (234) is slidably connected in the spray chamber (232); a telescopic cylinder (235) for driving the pressing block (234) to slide is fixedly connected to the spray seat (231); and a sealing gasket (236) is fixedly connected to the pressing block (234).
7. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reflux assembly (25) comprises a reflux groove (251) opened at the bottom of the condensation box (2) and a reflux pipe (252) connected to the reflux groove (251), and a reflux pump (253) is fixedly provided on the second pipe (26).
8. The condensed water recycling device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first overflow pipe (15), the second overflow pipe (16), the first pipeline (24) and the drain pipe (18) are all fixedly provided with a switch valve (5); the third overflow pipe (17) and the drain pipe (18) are connected; and the first pipeline (24) is fixedly provided with a temperature sensor (6).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Refrigerating machine condensate water recycling device
CN217844832U