Ceiling type water-cooling air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a ceiling type water-cooling air conditioner, which is mounted at the upper end of a ceiling and comprises a shell, a compressor, a water-cooling condenser, a fan and an evaporator, and the compressor, the water-cooling condenser, the fan and the evaporator are arranged in the shell. The water-cooled air conditioner is installed above a suspended ceiling, and the problem that the water-cooled air conditioner occupies space is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of household appliances, and in particular relates to a ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] A water-cooled air conditioner, especially a water-cooled kitchen air conditioner, generally includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a fan, etc. As a separate device, the water-cooled air conditioner has the problem of occupying space.

[0003] Based on the above problems, the applicant proposes a ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a technical solution for a ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner.

[0005] A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner is installed on the upper end of the ceiling and comprises a shell and a compressor, a water-cooled condenser, a fan and an evaporator arranged in the shell.

[0006] Furthermore, the fan is arranged horizontally, and the compressor is arranged inclined or horizontally.

[0007] Furthermore, the shell has a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a third installation cavity, the fan is arranged in the first installation cavity, the water-cooled condenser and the evaporator are arranged in the second installation cavity, and the compressor is arranged in the third installation cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, an air-conditioning air inlet is arranged at the top and / or front side of the first installation cavity, an air outlet channel is arranged at the rear side of the shell, and an air-conditioning air outlet is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the water-cooled condenser is connected to an external water source.

[0010] Furthermore, the shell is connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe is connected to the original main inlet pipe of the building to supply water from the water source to the water-cooled condenser. The outlet pipe is connected to the original main drain pipe of the building to discharge waste water from the water-cooled condenser.

[0011] Furthermore, the water-cooled condenser includes an outer sleeve, an inner retaining frame and an inner tube, the outer sleeve having a sleeve inner cavity and a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the sleeve inner cavity; the inner retaining frame is accommodated in the sleeve inner cavity, and a first spiral groove is formed between its outer wall and the inner wall of the outer sleeve, and the first spiral groove is respectively connected to the water inlet and the water outlet; the inner tube is a spiral structure matching the first spiral groove, which is embedded in the first spiral groove, and a water channel is formed between its outer wall and the first spiral groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the first spiral groove is arranged on the outer wall of the inner retainer.

[0013] Furthermore, a spiral ridge is formed by a first spiral groove on the outer wall of the inner retainer, and a second spiral groove for cooperating with the spiral ridge is provided on the inner wall of the outer sleeve.

[0014] Furthermore, a convex rib is provided on the inner wall of the first spiral groove, and the convex rib separates the inner tube from the inner wall of the first spiral groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the convex ribs include an upper convex rib arranged on the upper side of the inner wall of the first spiral groove, a middle convex rib arranged in the middle of the inner wall of the first spiral groove, and a lower convex rib arranged on the lower side of the inner wall of the first spiral groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1) The utility model is installed above the ceiling, solving the problem of water-cooled air conditioners taking up space;

[0018] 2) In the utility model, the compressor is tilted or horizontally arranged, and a horizontal fan is used, so that the air conditioner is as flat as possible, and the height of the air conditioner is reduced, so as to adapt to the space on the top of the ceiling and solve the problem of narrow installation space on the top of the ceiling;

[0019] 3) The water-cooled condenser of the utility model installs the inner tube through the inner retainer, so that the structure of the inner tube is more stable and not prone to shaking, and the first spiral groove is provided in the inner retainer to facilitate the winding of the inner tube;

[0020] 4) In the water-cooled condenser of the utility model, convex ribs are provided on the inner retainer, which can separate the inner tube from the inner wall of the first spiral groove, thereby increasing the contact area between the inner tube and water and improving the heat exchange efficiency;

[0021] 5) The inner tube of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model rises in a spiral, which effectively increases the length of the inner tube and effectively reduces the overall height, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the internal layout of the product and improves the overall heat exchange efficiency of the water-cooled condenser;

[0022] 6) The inner tube of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model is coiled by a retaining frame, making the inner tube structure more compact and the overall size consistency better;

[0023] 7) The water-cooled condenser of the utility model does not need to be pierced with a plastic outer tube, thereby improving production efficiency;

[0024] 8) The water inlet and drainage of the utility model are all solved above the ceiling. There is no need to connect the water line to the bottom of the indoor sink. The machine is easy to assemble, and the water inlet and drainage are entered and discharged from the original main water inlet pipe and main drainage pipe of the building, ensuring the water inlet pressure and smooth drainage. Compared with conventional air-cooled ceiling air conditioners that need to drill holes in the wall, the utility model does not need to drill holes, has installation advantages, and does not need to destroy the integrity of the wall. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the structure of the utility model in use state;

[0026] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in use state;

[0027] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in use state;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in use state;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model;

[0033] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0034] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner retainer in the water-cooled condenser of the utility model;

[0035] Fig.11 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of another embodiment of the water-cooled condenser of the utility model;

[0036] Fig.12 for Fig.11 Enlarged view of center C.

[0037] In the figure: shell 1, water-cooled condenser 2, outer sleeve 21, refrigerant inlet 2100, refrigerant outlet 2101, water inlet 2102, water outlet 2103, end plate 2104, second spiral groove 2105, frame 2106, inner retaining frame 22, first spiral groove 2200, upper rib 2201, middle rib 2202, lower rib 2203, spiral rib 2204, inner tube 23, compressor 3, fan 4, evaporator 5, air-conditioning outlet 6, air-conditioning inlet 7, suspended ceiling 8, air outlet channel 9, water inlet pipe 10, water outlet pipe 11, return air outlet 12. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "one end", "the other end", "outside", "upper", "inside", "horizontal", "coaxial", "center", "end", "length", "outer end" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] See also Figure 1-Figure 12 A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner is installed on the upper end of a ceiling 8. It includes a shell 1 and a compressor 3, a water-cooled condenser 2, a fan 4 and an evaporator 5 arranged in the shell 1. The fan 4 is arranged horizontally, the compressor 3 is arranged inclined or horizontally, and the water-cooled condenser 2 is arranged inclined or horizontally.

[0041] It can be understood that in the above technical solution, the utility model is installed above the suspended ceiling 8, and the idle space above the suspended ceiling 8 is utilized to solve the problem of water-cooled air conditioner occupying space. Moreover, the compressor 3 and the water-cooled condenser 2 of the utility model are arranged tilted or horizontally, and a horizontal fan 4 is used, so that the air conditioner is flattened as much as possible, and the height of the air conditioner is reduced, so as to adapt to the space above the suspended ceiling 8, and solve the problem of small space above the suspended ceiling 8.

[0042] Continue reading Figure 1-Figure 5In one embodiment of the utility model, the shell 1 has a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a third installation cavity, the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are arranged front and back, the third installation cavity is located on one side of the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity, the fan 4 is arranged in the first installation cavity, the water-cooled condenser 2 and the evaporator 5 are arranged front and back in the second installation cavity, the compressor 3 is arranged in the third installation cavity, the front side of the first installation cavity is arranged with an air-conditioning air inlet 7, a nylon filter is arranged on the air-conditioning air inlet 7 for filtering dust, an air outlet channel 9 is arranged on the rear side of the shell 1, an air-conditioning air outlet 6 is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet channel 9, the air-conditioning air outlet 6 is exposed from the ceiling 8, and blows cold air into the kitchen, and a conventional air regulating mechanism is arranged on the air-conditioning air outlet 6.

[0043] Continue reading Figure 1-Figure 3 A return air vent 12 is arranged on the ceiling, and a fume filter is arranged on the return air vent 12 to filter the fume. The air conditioner allows the indoor hot air to enter the ceiling through the return air vent 12, and then the utility model converts the hot air into cold air and blows it into the room, thereby accelerating the temperature drop of the space and forming an internal cycle.

[0044] In one embodiment of the utility model, the water-cooled condenser 2 is connected to an external water source, and the external water source does not need to install a water tank in the shell 1, thereby saving space and reducing weight.

[0045] Continue reading Figure 6-Figure 12 In one embodiment of the utility model, the water-cooled condenser 2 includes an outer sleeve 21, an inner retainer 22 and an inner tube 23. The outer sleeve 21 has a circular sleeve inner cavity and a water inlet 2102 and a water outlet 2103 connected to the sleeve inner cavity. The inner retainer 22 is accommodated in the sleeve inner cavity, and a first spiral groove 2200 is formed between its outer wall and the inner wall of the outer sleeve 21. The first spiral groove 2200 is connected to the water inlet 2102 and the water outlet 2103 respectively. The inner tube 23 is a spiral structure matching the first spiral groove 2200, which is embedded in the first spiral groove 2200, and a water passage is formed between its outer wall and the first spiral groove 2200.

[0046] Continue reading Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the utility model, the outer sleeve 21 is a left-right split structure connected as one by fasteners, and end plates 2104 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the outer sleeve 21, the water outlet 2103 and the water inlet 2102 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the outer sleeve 21, and the refrigerant inlet 2102 and the refrigerant outlet 2103 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the inner tube 23. The outer sleeve 21 is a plastic part, which is injection molded.

[0047] Continue reading Figure 8-Figure 10In one embodiment of the utility model, the inner retainer 22 is a cylindrical structure as a whole, which has a retainer inner cavity, the upper end of the retainer inner cavity is open, and the lower end is closed, the first spiral groove 2200 is set on the outer wall of the inner retainer 22, and the spiral convex strip 2204 is formed on the outer wall of the inner retainer 22 by the first spiral groove 2200. The inner wall of the first spiral groove 2200 is provided with a convex rib, and the convex rib separates the inner tube 23 from the inner wall of the first spiral groove 2200. There are three types of convex ribs, including: The upper rib 2201 on the upper side of the inner wall of the spiral groove 2200, the middle rib 2202 arranged in the middle of the inner wall of the first spiral groove 2200, and the lower rib 2203 arranged on the lower side of the inner wall of the first spiral groove 2200, wherein the middle rib 2202 is laid continuously along the spiral direction of the first spiral groove 2200, the upper rib 2201 and the lower rib 2203 are laid at intervals along the first spiral groove 2200, the intervals are 1 / 2 of the pitch, and the upper rib 2201 and the lower rib 2203 are arranged in pairs up and down. In addition, the inner retainer 22 is also a plastic part, which is injection molded.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner tube 23 is a metal tube, preferably a copper tube.

[0049] Further reading Figure 6 In one embodiment of the utility model, a frame 2106 is arranged outside the outer sleeve 21. The frame 2106 is a square structure, which surrounds the outer sleeve 21 in the vertical direction. The frame 2106 facilitates the placement of the water-cooled condenser 2, making it more stable. The frame 2106 is a part of the outer sleeve 21 and is injection molded together with the outer sleeve 21.

[0050] Continue reading Fig.11 and Fig.12 In another embodiment of the utility model, the inner wall of the outer sleeve 21 is provided with a second spiral groove 2105 for cooperating with the spiral ridge 2204 , and the spiral ridge 2204 is embedded in the second spiral groove 2105 , and the second spiral groove 2105 provides positioning and support for the spiral ridge 2204 .

[0051] The water-cooled condenser 2 is connected to the compressor 3 and the evaporator 5 through pipelines, respectively, and the evaporator 5 is connected to the compressor 3 through pipelines. This is a well-known technology in the art and will not be described in detail.

[0052] Furthermore, the building itself has a main water inlet pipe 13 and a main drain pipe 14. The shell 1 of the utility model cooperates to connect the water inlet pipe 10 and the water outlet pipe 11. The shell 1 also has a conventional water receiving pan. A flow regulating valve is arranged on the water inlet pipe 10, one end of which is connected to the water inlet 2102 of the water-cooled condenser 2, and the other end is connected to the main water inlet pipe 13, so as to supply water from the water source to the water-cooled condenser 2. The water outlet 2103 of the water-cooled condenser 2 discharges water into the water receiving pan through a pipeline. One end of the water outlet pipe 11 is connected to the water receiving pan, and the other end is connected to the main drain pipe 14, so as to discharge the waste water of the water-cooled condenser 2.

[0053] The water inlet and drainage of the utility model are all solved above the ceiling, and there is no need to connect the waterway to the bottom of the indoor water tank. The machine is easy to assemble, and the water inlet and drainage enter and drain from the original main water inlet pipe 13 and main drainage pipe 14 of the building, ensuring the smooth water inlet pressure and drainage. Compared with conventional air-cooled ceiling air conditioners that need to drill holes in the wall, the utility model does not need to drill holes, has installation advantages, and does not need to destroy the integrity of the wall.

[0054] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the refrigerant enters the water-cooled condenser 2 for cooling, water enters the water-cooled condenser 2 from the outside to exchange heat with the refrigerant, and then becomes hot water and is discharged from the outside of the machine, the refrigerant enters the evaporator 5 through the water-cooled condenser 2, the fan 4 draws air from the air inlet of the air conditioner, this part of the air is first heat-exchanged through the evaporator 5 and then blown out from the air outlet of the air conditioner, the refrigerant evaporates and returns to the compressor 3, and then the compressor 3 compresses the refrigerant into high-temperature and high-pressure gas to the water-cooled condenser 2 for cooling, and this cycle repeats.

[0055] It should be noted that the utility model is suitable for different scenes such as kitchens and living rooms, and is particularly suitable for kitchens.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner is installed at the upper end of a suspended ceiling (8), and comprises a shell (1) and a compressor (3), a water-cooled condenser (2), a fan (4) and an evaporator (5) arranged in the shell (1); the water-cooled condenser (2) comprises an outer sleeve (21), an inner retainer (22) and an inner tube (23); the outer sleeve (21) comprises a sleeve inner cavity and a water inlet (2102) and a water outlet (2103) communicated with the sleeve inner cavity; the inner retainer (22) is accommodated in the sleeve inner cavity, and a first spiral groove (2200) is formed between the outer wall of the inner sleeve and the inner wall of the outer sleeve (21); the first spiral groove (2200) is communicated with the water inlet (2102) and the water outlet (2103) respectively; the inner tube (23) is a spiral structure matching the first spiral groove (2200), and is embedded in the first spiral groove (2200), and a water passage is formed between the outer wall of the inner tube and the first spiral groove (2200).

2. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan (4) is arranged horizontally, and the compressor (3) is arranged inclined or horizontally.

3. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) has a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a third installation cavity, the fan (4) is arranged in the first installation cavity, the water-cooled condenser (2) and the evaporator (5) are arranged in the second installation cavity, and the compressor (3) is arranged in the third installation cavity.

4. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: An air-conditioning air inlet (7) is arranged at the top and / or the front side of the first installation cavity, an air outlet channel (9) is arranged at the rear side of the shell (1), and an air-conditioning air outlet (6) is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet channel (9).

5. The ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-cooled condenser (2) is connected to an external water source.

6. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shell (1) is connected to a water inlet pipe (10) and a water outlet pipe (11); the water inlet pipe (10) is connected to an existing main water inlet pipe (13) of a building to supply water from a water source to the water-cooled condenser (2); and the water outlet pipe (11) is connected to an existing main drainage pipe (14) of the building to discharge waste water from the water-cooled condenser (2).

7. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first spiral groove (2200) is arranged on the outer wall of the inner retaining frame (22).

8. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: A spiral convex strip (2204) is formed on the outer wall of the inner retainer (22) by a first spiral groove (2200), and a second spiral groove (2105) is provided on the inner wall of the outer sleeve (21) for cooperating with the spiral convex strip (2204).

9. A ceiling-mounted water-cooled air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A convex rib is provided on the inner wall of the first spiral groove (2200), and the convex rib separates the inner tube (23) from the inner wall of the first spiral groove (2200).

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