Defrosting structure of air energy heat pump unit
By designing a defrost structure in the air energy heat pump unit, using solar panels to provide electrical energy, and quickly heating the surface of the condenser tube through fans and pipe-type electric heaters, the problem of frost on the condenser tube surface affecting heat exchange efficiency is solved, and a high-efficiency and low-energy-consuming defrost effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420722724.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-09
AI Technical Summary
During operation of the air energy heat pump unit, frost is prone to low temperature on the surface of the condenser tube. If it cannot be defrosted quickly, it will affect the heat exchange efficiency and increase energy consumption.
A defrosting structure is designed, including the unit housing, condensing tube, fins and defrosting mechanism. The defrost mechanism consists of power supply components, control panels, heating components and drainage components. It uses solar panels to provide electrical energy and quickly heats the surface of the condenser tube through fans and ducted electric heaters to remove frost ice.
By quickly heating, the frost and ice on the surface of the condenser tube is removed, the heat exchange efficiency is improved, energy consumption is reduced, and electricity is provided through solar energy, further reducing energy consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air energy heat pump units, in particular to a defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit. Background Art
[0002] Air-source heat pumps use the heat in the air to generate thermal energy. They can provide the whole family with different hot water, heating and cooling needs with large water volume, high water pressure and constant temperature 24 hours a day, while consuming the least energy to meet the above requirements. Air-source heat pumps work according to the "reverse Carnot" principle. The reverse Carnot cycle principle works through the operation of the compressor system to absorb heat from the air to produce hot water. The specific process is: the compressor compresses the refrigerant, and the refrigerant with increased temperature after compression passes through the condenser in the water tank to produce hot water. The refrigerant after heat exchange returns to the compressor for the next cycle. In this process, the air heat is absorbed through the evaporator and introduced into the refrigerant, and the refrigerant is then introduced into the water to produce hot water.
[0003] At present, during the operation of air-source heat pump units, frost is prone to form on the surface of the condenser tube due to low temperature. If it cannot be defrosted well and quickly, the heat exchange efficiency will be affected.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a defrosting structure for an air energy heat pump unit. Utility Model Content
[0005] To this end, the utility model provides a defrosting structure for an air energy heat pump unit to solve the problem that frost is easily formed on the surface of the condenser tube due to low temperature during the operation of the air energy heat pump unit at the current stage. If the defrost cannot be performed well and quickly, the heat exchange efficiency will be affected and energy consumption will be increased.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit, comprising a unit housing, a condenser tube is arranged inside the unit housing, a plurality of fins are fixed on the condenser tube, and a defrosting mechanism for heating the surface of the condenser tube;
[0007] The defrost mechanism includes a power supply component, a control panel, a heating component and a drainage component. The power supply component is electrically connected to the control panel, the heating component is arranged on the unit casing, and the heating component is electrically connected to the control panel, and the drainage component is arranged at the bottom of the unit casing.
[0008] Preferably, the power supply assembly includes a solar panel and an electrical box, the bottom of the electrical box is fixed to the top of the unit casing, and a charging controller, a battery and an inverter are fixed inside the electrical box.
[0009] Preferably, the solar panel is electrically connected to a charge controller, the charge controller is electrically connected to a battery, the battery is electrically connected to an inverter, and the inverter is electrically connected to a control panel.
[0010] Preferably, the heating component includes a fan, which is fixed on the top of the unit casing and electrically connected to the control panel. The fan input end flange is connected to an air inlet hood, a first dust filter is fixed inside the air inlet hood, and the fan output end flange is connected to a ducted electric heater, which is electrically connected to the control panel.
[0011] Preferably, the duct-type electric heater is fixedly connected to an air supply pipe, a regulating valve is provided on the air supply pipe body, an air outlet is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the air supply pipe, an air inlet is provided on the side end of the unit casing, and the air outlet is connected to the air inlet.
[0012] Preferably, a plurality of air outlets are provided at the side end of the unit casing away from the air inlet, and a second dust-proof filter is fixed inside each of the air outlets.
[0013] Preferably, the drainage assembly includes a guide plate, the bottom of which is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the unit casing, the top of which is inclined, a drainage pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side end of the unit casing, and the end of the drainage pipe is located at the lower end of the top of the guide plate.
[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: through the coordinated use of the set unit casing, condenser, fins and defrost mechanism, the frost condensed on the surface of the condenser due to low temperature can be effectively and quickly heated and removed, which is beneficial to the heat exchange efficiency, and the required electricity can also be provided by using solar energy, effectively reducing energy consumption, having good practicality and being suitable for popularization and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 A structural cross-sectional view provided by the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 The front view of the structure provided by the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 A side view of the structure provided by the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of the electrical connection of the power supply assembly provided by the utility model.
[0019] In the figure: 1. Unit casing; 2. Condenser; 3. Fin; 4. Solar panel; 5. Electrical box; 6. Charging controller; 7. Battery; 8. Inverter; 9. Control panel; 10. Fan; 11. Air inlet hood; 12. First dust filter; 13. Ducted electric heater; 14. Air duct; 15. Regulating valve; 16. Air outlet; 17. Air inlet; 18. Exhaust outlet; 19. Second dust filter; 20. Guide plate; 21. Drain pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0021] Please refer to the attached Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit, including a unit housing 1, a condenser 2 is arranged inside the unit housing 1, and a plurality of fins 3 are fixed on the condenser 2. The condenser 2 and the fins 3 are both well-known technologies for those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail. It also includes a defrosting mechanism for heating the surface of the condenser 2. The defrosting mechanism includes a power supply component, a control panel 9, a heating component and a drainage component. The power supply component is electrically connected to the control panel 9, the heating component is arranged on the unit housing 1, and the heating component is electrically connected to the control panel 9, and the drainage component is arranged at the bottom of the unit housing 1;
[0022] The power supply assembly includes a solar panel 4 and an electrical box 5. The bottom of the electrical box 5 is fixed to the top of the unit housing 1. A charging controller 6, a battery 7 and an inverter 8 are fixed inside the electrical box 5. The solar panel 4 is electrically connected to the charging controller 6, and the charging controller 6 is electrically connected to the battery 7, that is, the solar panel 4 can convert solar energy into required electrical energy and store it in the battery 7. The battery 7 is electrically connected to the inverter 8, and the inverter 8 is electrically connected to the control panel 9, that is, under the action of the inverter 8, the direct current generated by the solar panel 4 can be converted into the required alternating current;
[0023] The heating assembly includes a fan 10, which is fixed on the top of the unit casing 1. The fan 10 is electrically connected to a control panel 9, that is, the control panel 9 can control the switch of the fan 10. The fan 10 input end flange is connected to an air inlet cover 11, and a first dust filter 12 is fixed inside the air inlet cover 11. The fan 10 output end flange is connected to a duct type electric heater 13. It should be noted that the duct type electric heater is a device that uses electrical energy to heat a fluid, and is usually composed of a heating element, an insulating layer, a casing and a duct connection part. The duct type electric heater 13 is electrically connected to the control panel 9, that is, the control panel 9 can control the switch of the duct type electric heater 13. The duct type electric heater 13 is fixedly connected to an air supply pipe 14, and the air supply pipe 14 is provided with a pipe body. There is a regulating valve 15, which is preferably set as a manual regulating valve and can be used to manually control the air volume of the fan 10. The bottom end of the air delivery pipe 14 is fixedly connected with an air outlet 16, and the side end of the unit housing 1 is provided with an air inlet 17, and the air outlet 16 is communicated with the air inlet 17. Specifically, when the control panel 9 turns on the fan 10 and the duct-type electric heater 13, the fan 10 can be operated to blow air, and the blown air is first heated by the duct-type electric heater 13 to form hot air, and then blown into the unit housing 1 by the air delivery pipe 14, the air outlet 16 and the air inlet 17, so that the frost condensed on the surface of the condenser tube 2 due to the low temperature can be quickly heated and removed, which is beneficial to the heat exchange efficiency, and the required electricity can be provided by solar energy, effectively reducing energy consumption;
[0024] A plurality of exhaust ports 18 are provided at the side of the unit housing 1 away from the air inlet 17. A second dust filter 19 is fixed inside each of the exhaust ports 18 to discharge the hot air in the unit housing 1.
[0025] The drainage assembly includes a guide plate 20, the bottom of which is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the unit casing 1, the top of the guide plate 20 is inclined, and a drain pipe 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side end of the unit casing 1, and the end of the drain pipe 21 is located at the lower end of the top of the guide plate 20. Specifically, water generated by defrosting the surface of the condenser 2 can drip to the top of the guide plate 20, and then be discharged from the unit casing 1 through the drain pipe 21.
[0026] The use process of the utility model is as follows: when frost is generated on the surface of the condenser tube 2 due to low temperature condensation during the operation of the air energy heat pump unit, the technicians in this field can turn on the fan 10 and the duct-type electric heater 13 through the control panel 9. When the control panel 9 turns on the fan 10 and the duct-type electric heater 13, the fan 10 can be operated to blow air. The blown air is first heated by the duct-type electric heater 13 to form hot air, and then blown into the unit casing 1 through the air supply pipe 14, the air outlet 16 and the air inlet 17, so that the frost condensed on the surface of the condenser tube 2 due to low temperature can be quickly heated and removed, which is beneficial to the heat exchange efficiency. The heat energy required by the fan 10 and the duct-type electric heater 13 is provided by the battery 7, and the electric energy stored in the battery 7 is obtained by converting solar energy by the solar panel 4, so that the required electric energy can be provided by solar energy, effectively reducing energy consumption.
[0027] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify the utility model by using the above technical solution or modify it into an equivalent technical solution. Therefore, any simple modification or equivalent replacement based on the technical solution of the utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model.
Claims
1. A defrosting structure for an air energy heat pump unit, comprising a unit housing (1), a condenser tube (2) being arranged inside the unit housing (1), and a plurality of fins (3) being fixed on the condenser tube (2), characterized in that: It also includes a defrosting mechanism for heating the surface of the condenser tube (2); The defrosting mechanism comprises a power supply component, a control panel (9), a heating component and a drainage component, wherein the power supply component is electrically connected to the control panel (9), the heating component is arranged on the unit casing (1), and the heating component and the control panel (9) are electrically connected, and the drainage component is arranged at the bottom of the unit casing (1).
2. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply assembly comprises a solar panel (4) and an electrical box (5); the bottom of the electrical box (5) is fixed to the top of the unit housing (1); a charging controller (6), a storage battery (7) and an inverter (8) are fixed inside the electrical box (5).
3. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The solar panel (4) is electrically connected to a charging controller (6), the charging controller (6) is electrically connected to a storage battery (7), the storage battery (7) is electrically connected to an inverter (8), and the inverter (8) is electrically connected to a control panel (9).
4. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component comprises a fan (10), the fan (10) is fixed on the top of the unit housing (1), the fan (10) is electrically connected to the control panel (9), the fan (10) input end is flange-connected to an air inlet hood (11), a first dust filter (12) is fixed inside the air inlet hood (11), the fan (10) output end is flange-connected to a duct-type electric heater (13), and the duct-type electric heater (13) is electrically connected to the control panel (9).
5. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The duct-type electric heater (13) is fixedly connected to an air supply pipe (14), the air supply pipe (14) is provided with a regulating valve (15), the bottom end of the air supply pipe (14) is fixedly connected to an air outlet (16), and the side end of the unit casing (1) is provided with an air inlet (17), and the air outlet (16) is connected to the air inlet (17).
6. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of air outlets (18) are provided at the side end of the unit casing (1) away from the air inlet (17), and a second dustproof filter (19) is fixed inside each of the air outlets (18).
7. The defrosting structure of an air energy heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage assembly comprises a guide plate (20), the bottom of the guide plate (20) is fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the unit casing (1), the top of the guide plate (20) is arranged at an angle, and a drainage pipe (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side end of the unit casing (1), and the end of the drainage pipe (21) is located at the lower end of the top of the guide plate (20).