Air conditioning systems and vehicles

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioning system and a vehicle. The air conditioning system includes: a refrigerant circuit, including: a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, wherein the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator are connected in series, wherein the condenser includes: a heat exchange tube, wherein one end of the heat exchange tube is connected to the compressor and the other end is connected to the evaporator; a condensed water circuit, including: a water storage tank, a connecting pipe and an electronic water pump, wherein the water storage tank is arranged below the evaporator and is used to collect the condensed water generated by the evaporator, wherein the connecting pipe is arranged in the condenser and is arranged opposite to the heat exchange tube, wherein the water storage tank, the connecting pipe and the electronic water pump are connected in series. The electronic water pump drives the condensed water to flow from the water storage tank to the connecting pipe, wherein the condensed water in the connecting pipe cools down the condenser, and the condensed water is recycled to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser, thereby playing the role of energy saving and efficiency improvement for the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle air-conditioning systems, in particular to an air-conditioning system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the automobile industry and the improvement of people's living standards, the comfort of automobiles has received more and more attention. The air quality inside the car has a great impact on the comfort of riding. As a system to improve the comfort of passengers, the importance of automobile air conditioning has become more and more prominent. The automobile air conditioning refrigeration system is mainly composed of air conditioning compressor, condenser, liquid storage dryer, evaporator, expansion valve, etc.

[0003] In the related art, when the automobile air conditioning refrigeration system is cooling, the water vapor in the air around the evaporator will condense into condensed water, and the condensed water will be directly discharged outside the vehicle through the pipeline. This treatment method is likely to cause energy waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model proposes an air conditioning system, in which an electronic water pump drives condensed water to flow from a water storage tank to a connecting pipe, the condensed water in the connecting pipe cools the condenser, and the condensed water is recycled to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser, thereby playing a role in energy saving and efficiency improvement for the vehicle.

[0005] The utility model also provides a vehicle.

[0006] The air-conditioning system according to the first embodiment of the utility model includes: a refrigerant circuit, including: a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the compressor, condenser and evaporator are connected in series, the condenser includes: a heat exchange tube, one end of the heat exchange tube is connected to the compressor and the other end is connected to the evaporator; a condensed water circuit, including: a water tank, a connecting pipe and an electronic water pump, the water tank is arranged below the evaporator, and is used to collect the condensed water generated by the evaporator, the connecting pipe is arranged in the condenser and is arranged opposite to the heat exchange tube, and the water tank, the connecting pipe and the electronic water pump are connected in series.

[0007] According to the air-conditioning system of the embodiment of the utility model, the electronic water pump drives the condensed water to flow from the water tank to the connecting pipe. The condensed water in the connecting pipe cools the condenser. The condensed water is recycled to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser, which saves energy and improves efficiency for the vehicle.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the condensed water circuit further includes: a flow control valve, one end of which is connected to the water outlet of the water storage tank and the other end of which is connected to the water inlet of the connecting pipe.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the condensate circuit also includes: a control valve, one end of the control valve is connected to the water outlet of the connecting pipe, another end of the control valve is connected to the return water port of the water storage tank, and another end of the control valve is connected to the outside.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a water level sensor is provided in the water tank, and the water level sensor is provided in the water tank to monitor the water level of the water tank.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the condensed water circuit further includes: a temperature sensor, which is disposed at a water outlet of the connecting pipe and is used to monitor the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the connecting pipe.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, it also includes: a control module, the flow control valve, the control valve, the water level sensor and the temperature sensor are all electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the flow control valve and the control valve according to the water level sensor and the temperature sensor.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the condensed water circuit further includes: a filter, one end of the filter is connected to the water storage tank and the other end of the filter is connected to the connecting pipe.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the water tank comprises: a drain outlet, which is connected to the outside and is used to discharge the water in the water tank; and a water inlet, which is used to inject water into the water tank.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange tube includes: a plurality of first bends and a plurality of second bends, which are connected in sequence in an alternating manner; and the connecting tube includes: a plurality of third bends and a plurality of fourth bends, which are connected in sequence in an alternating manner; wherein the third bends are arranged opposite to the first bends, and the fourth bends are arranged opposite to the second bends.

[0016] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model includes: the air-conditioning system.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a circuit diagram of the air conditioning system according to the utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals:

[0021] 100. Air conditioning system;

[0022] 10. Refrigerant circuit; 11. Compressor; 12. Condenser; 121. Heat exchange tube; 122. First elbow; 123. Second elbow; 13. Evaporator;

[0023] 20. Condensate circuit; 21. Water storage tank; 211. Drain outlet; 22. Connecting pipe; 221. Third bend pipe; 222. Fourth bend pipe; 23. Electronic water pump; 24. Flow control valve; 25. Control valve; 26. Filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below.

[0025] Reference below Figure 1 An air conditioning system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, and a vehicle including the air conditioning system 100 is also provided.

[0026] The air conditioning system 100 includes: a refrigerant circuit 10 and a condensed water circuit 20. The refrigerant circuit 10 includes: a compressor 11, a condenser 12 and an evaporator 13, and the compressor 11, the condenser 12 and the evaporator 13 are connected in series. Refrigerant flows in the refrigerant circuit 10, and the refrigerant flows between the compressor 11, the condenser 12 and the evaporator 13. The refrigerant flowing out of the compressor 11 flows to the condenser 12, and after the condenser 12 releases a large amount of heat, it flows from the condenser 12 to the evaporator 13, absorbs heat at the evaporator 13, and finally returns to the compressor 11.

[0027] The refrigerant circuit 10 further includes: a throttling element (not shown in the figure), which is arranged between the condenser 12 and the evaporator 13, and the throttling element can reduce the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant.

[0028] Compression process: The compressor 11 rotates under the drive of the engine, compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant vapor into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, and then sends the gas to the condenser 12.

[0029] Condensation process: High-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas enters the condenser 12. In the condenser 12, due to the decrease in pressure and temperature, the refrigerant gas is condensed into liquid and releases a large amount of heat.

[0030] Expansion process: After the condensed liquid comes out of the condenser 12 and passes through the liquid storage drying filter to filter out the water, the liquid refrigerant passes through a throttling element, such as an expansion valve. The expansion valve will reduce the pressure of the liquid refrigerant and instantly expand the volume, turning it into a low-temperature, low-pressure mist mixture, and finally enters the evaporator 13.

[0031] Evaporation process: In the evaporator 13, the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant absorbs a large amount of heat from the surrounding air, thereby changing from liquid to gas, and then being sucked into the compressor 11, and this cycle repeats itself.

[0032] The condenser 12 may include a fan. When the refrigerant releases a large amount of heat in the condenser 12, the fan runs at a high speed to dissipate the heat.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the condenser 12 may include a heat exchange tube 121, one end of the heat exchange tube 121 is connected to the compressor 11 and the other end is connected to the evaporator 13. Specifically, after the refrigerant flows from the compressor 11 to the condenser 12, it enters the heat exchange tube 121, releases a large amount of heat to the air at the heat exchange tube 121, and the fan runs to dissipate heat from the condenser 12.

[0034] The condensed water circuit 20 may include: a water tank 21, a connecting pipe 22 and an electronic water pump 23. The water tank 21 is arranged below the evaporator 13 and is used to collect the condensed water generated by the evaporator 13. The water tank 21 includes: a water outlet and a water return port. The condensed water can flow out of the water tank 21 from the water outlet and return to the water tank 21 from the water return port. When the air conditioning system 100 is in cooling and dehumidification conditions, the water tank 21 can store condensed water. The refrigerant is discharged from the compressor 11 and flows to the condenser 12, and releases heat at the condenser 12; the refrigerant then flows to the evaporator 13, absorbs the heat of the air at the evaporator 13, and the moisture in the air condenses to form condensed water, which drips into the water tank 21 under the action of gravity.

[0035] The condensed water circuit 20 may include: a connecting pipe 22, which is disposed in the condenser 12 and is disposed opposite to the heat exchange tube 121. Condensed water may flow from the water storage tank 21 to the connecting pipe 22, which is disposed in the condenser 12, and is disposed opposite to the heat exchange tube 121, so that the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22 is in full contact with the refrigerant in the heat exchange tube 121, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12. When the refrigerant dissipates heat into the air, the air flowing through the connecting pipe 22 can reduce the temperature, that is, the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22 can cool the condenser 12, reducing the time and wind force of the fan cooling the condenser 12, thereby reducing the use of energy on the entire vehicle and improving the energy utilization rate.

[0036] The condensed water circuit 20 may include: an electronic water pump 23, a water tank 21, a connecting pipe 22 and the electronic water pump 23 are connected in series. Specifically, when the air conditioning system 100 is in cooling and dehumidification conditions, driven by the electronic water pump 23, condensed water can flow from the water tank 21 to the connecting pipe 22, so that the condenser 12 can be cooled by the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12; and after the condensed water cools the condenser 12 in the connecting pipe 22, it can return to the water tank 21, so that the condensed water can circulate between the water tank 21 and the connecting pipe 22.

[0037] Thus, the electronic water pump 23 drives the condensed water to flow from the water tank 21 to the connecting pipe 22. The condensed water in the connecting pipe 22 cools down the condenser 12, reducing the time and wind force of the fan cooling down the condenser 12. The condensed water is recycled to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12, thereby saving energy and increasing efficiency for the vehicle.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the condensed water circuit 20 may include: a flow control valve 24, one end of the flow control valve 24 is connected to the water outlet of the water storage tank 21 and the other end is connected to the water inlet of the connecting pipe 22. Specifically, the flow control valve 24 is connected to the water outlet of the water storage tank 21 and the water inlet of the connecting pipe 22. The flow control valve 24 can adjust the flow rate of the condensed water flowing out of the water outlet to adjust the flow rate of the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22, and adjust the cooling effect of the connecting pipe 22 on the condenser 12.

[0039] Further, the condensed water circuit 20 may include: a control valve 25, one end of the control valve 25 is connected to the water outlet of the connecting pipe 22, another end of the control valve 25 is connected to the water return port of the water storage tank 21, and another end of the control valve 25 is connected to the outside. Specifically, the control valve 25 includes: a first valve port, a second valve port and a third valve port, the first valve port is connected to the water outlet of the connecting pipe 22, the second valve port is connected to the water return port, and the third valve port is connected to the outside. When the first valve port and the second valve port are connected, when there is not much condensed water in the connecting pipe 22, all the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22 returns to the water storage tank 21 from the water return port.

[0040] When the first valve port, the second valve port and the third valve port are all connected, when there is too much condensed water in the connecting pipe 22, part of the condensed water can be discharged from the third valve port, and the other part of the condensed water can return to the water storage tank 21 from the return water port.

[0041] In some embodiments, a water level sensor is provided in the water tank 21, and the water level sensor is provided in the water tank 21 for monitoring the water level of the water tank 21. Specifically, the water level sensor can detect the water level of the condensed water in the water tank 21, make full use of the condensed water, and improve the utilization rate of the condensed water.

[0042] In some embodiments, the condensed water circuit 20 may include: a temperature sensor, which is disposed at the water outlet of the connecting pipe 22 and is used to monitor the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the connecting pipe 22. Specifically, the temperature sensor is disposed at the water outlet of the connecting pipe 22, and the temperature sensor can detect the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the connecting pipe 22, so as to determine the flow rate of the condensed water required when the condenser 12 is cooled according to the temperature of the condensed water, thereby controlling the flow control valve 24 to adjust the flow rate of the condensed water flowing out of the water outlet of the water storage tank 21.

[0043] The air conditioning system 100 may include: a control module, a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, a control valve 25 and a flow control valve 24 may be electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the flow control valve and the control valve according to the water level sensor and the temperature sensor. Specifically, the control module may control the opening of the flow control valve 24 according to the temperature sensor, and the control module may also control the opening and closing of multiple valve ports of the control valve 25 according to the water level sensor and the temperature sensor, and when there is a lot of condensed water, the excess condensed water is discharged.

[0044] The condensed water circuit 20 may include a filter 26, one end of which is connected to the water storage tank 21 and the other end of which is connected to the connecting pipe 22. Specifically, the filter 26 is disposed between the water outlet of the water storage tank 21 and the connecting pipe 22, and the filter 26 filters the condensed water flowing out of the water outlet of the water storage tank 21 to prevent impurities from flowing to the connecting pipe 22.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the water tank 21 may include a drain port 211, which is connected to the outside and is used to drain the water from the water tank 21. When the water level of the condensed water in the water tank 21 is too high, the condensed water can be drained from the drain port 211 to prevent the water tank 21 from overflowing, causing water leakage in the air conditioning system 100, and affecting the user experience.

[0046] The water storage tank 21 may include a water injection port, which is used to inject water into the water storage tank 21. Specifically, when the water level of the condensed water in the water storage tank 21 is too low, the condensed water circuit 20 cannot operate normally. The user can inject water from the water injection port to ensure the normal operation of the condensed water circuit 20, so as to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12.

[0047] When the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the condenser 12 is low and the amount of condensed water is small, if the condensed water in the water storage tank 21 is insufficient to meet the requirement of continuous circulation of the condensed water loop 20, an appropriate amount of tap water can be injected from the water inlet to ensure the normal operation of the electronic water pump 23 and prevent the electronic water pump 23 from drying out; if the condensed water can meet the requirement of continuous circulation of the condensed water loop 20, the condensed water will not flow out from the third valve port of the control valve 25 but will enter the circulation through the electronic water pump 23.

[0048] When the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the condenser 12 is low and the condensed water is large, when the condensed water in the water storage tank 21 exceeds a certain level, it can be discharged through the third valve port of the control valve 25 without entering the circulation.

[0049] When the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the condenser 12 is high and the condensed water in the water storage tank 21 is less, if the condensed water is not enough to lower the temperature of the condenser 12, an appropriate amount of tap water can be injected from the outside through the water inlet to ensure the normal operation of the water pump, so that the condensed water does not flow out from the third valve port of the control valve 25, but all enters the condensed water circuit 20 for circulation.

[0050] When the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the condenser 12 is high and the condensed water is large, when the condensed water in the condensed water collection tank exceeds a certain level, it can be discharged through the third valve port of the control valve 25 without entering the circulation. If the condensed water increases to the maximum limit of the water level in the water storage tank 21, it can be discharged through the drain port 211 of the water storage tank 21.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the heat exchange tube 121 includes: a plurality of first bends 122 and a plurality of second bends 123, and the plurality of first bends 122 and the plurality of second bends 123 are sequentially staggered. The heat exchange tube 121 includes: a plurality of first bends 122 and a plurality of second bends 123, and the first bends 122 and the second bends 123 are sequentially staggered, and the bending direction of the first bend 122 is opposite to the bending direction of the second bend 123. The first bend 122 and the second bend 123 can increase the contact area between the airflow and the heat exchange tube 121, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12.

[0052] Further, the connecting pipe 22 may include: a plurality of third bend pipes 221 and a plurality of fourth bend pipes 222, the plurality of third bend pipes 221 and the plurality of fourth bend pipes 222 are connected alternately in sequence, the third bend pipe 221 is arranged opposite to the first bend pipe 122, and the fourth bend pipe 222 is arranged opposite to the second bend pipe 123. Specifically, the condensed water flows from the water storage tank 21 to the connecting pipe 22, and the plurality of third bend pipes 221 and the plurality of fourth bend pipes 222 are arranged alternately in sequence. The third bend pipe 221 is arranged opposite to the first bend pipe 122, and the bending direction of the third bend pipe 221 is opposite to the bending direction of the first bend pipe 122. The third bend pipe 221 is arranged close to the first bend pipe 122, so as to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the condensed water to the condenser 12. The fourth bend pipe 222 is arranged opposite to the second bend pipe 123, and the bending direction of the fourth bend pipe 222 is consistent with the bending direction of the second bend pipe 123, so that the fourth bend pipe 222 can be arranged close to the second bend pipe 123, further improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condensed water to the condenser 12, that is, improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12.

[0053] The vehicle according to the second embodiment of the utility model includes: an air conditioning system 100. The electronic water pump 23 drives condensed water to flow from the water storage tank 21 to the connecting pipe 22, and the condensed water in the connecting pipe 22 cools the condenser 12, reducing the time and wind force of the fan cooling the condenser 12, recycling the condensed water to improve the condensation efficiency of the condenser 12, and playing the role of energy saving and efficiency improvement for the vehicle.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" 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 referred device or element 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.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioning system, characterized in that: include: A refrigerant circuit (10) comprises: a compressor (11), a condenser (12) and an evaporator (13), wherein the compressor (11), the condenser (12) and the evaporator (13) are connected in series, and the condenser (12) comprises: a heat exchange tube (121), wherein one end of the heat exchange tube (121) is connected to the compressor (11) and the other end of the heat exchange tube (121) is connected to the evaporator (13); The condensed water circuit (20) comprises: a water storage tank (21), a connecting pipe (22) and an electronic water pump (23); the water storage tank (21) is arranged below the evaporator (13) and is used to collect condensed water generated by the evaporator (13); the connecting pipe (22) is arranged in the condenser (12) and is arranged opposite to the heat exchange tube (121); the water storage tank (21), the connecting pipe (22) and the electronic water pump (23) are connected in series.

2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensed water circuit (20) further comprises: a flow control valve (24), one end of the flow control valve (24) being connected to the water outlet of the water storage tank (21) and the other end of the flow control valve (24) being connected to the water inlet of the connecting pipe (22).

3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The condensate circuit (20) further includes: a control valve (25), one end of the control valve (25) being connected to the water outlet of the connecting pipe (22), another end of the control valve (25) being connected to the water return port of the water storage tank (21), and another end of the control valve (25) being connected to the outside.

4. The air conditioning system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A water level sensor is arranged in the water tank (21), and the water level sensor is arranged in the water tank (21) and is used to monitor the water level in the water tank (21).

5. The air conditioning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The condensed water circuit (20) further comprises: a temperature sensor, which is arranged at the water outlet of the connecting pipe (22) and is used to monitor the temperature of the condensed water flowing out of the connecting pipe (22).

6. The air conditioning system according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A control module, wherein the flow control valve (24), the control valve (25), the water level sensor and the temperature sensor are all electrically connected to the control module, and the control module controls the flow control valve and the control valve according to the water level sensor and the temperature sensor.

7. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensed water circuit (20) further comprises: a filter (26), one end of the filter (26) being in communication with the water storage tank (21) and the other end of the filter (26) being in communication with the connecting pipe (22).

8. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (21) comprises: a drain outlet (211), the drain outlet (211) being in communication with the outside and used for draining water from the water storage tank (21); A water injection port, the water injection port is used to inject water into the water storage tank (21).

9. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange tube (121) comprises: a plurality of first curved tubes (122) and a plurality of second curved tubes (123), wherein the plurality of first curved tubes (122) and the plurality of second curved tubes (123) are connected in an alternating manner in sequence; and, The connecting pipe (22) comprises: a plurality of third curved pipes (221) and a plurality of fourth curved pipes (222), wherein the plurality of third curved pipes (221) and the plurality of fourth curved pipes (222) are connected alternately in sequence; wherein: The third curved pipe (221) is arranged opposite to the first curved pipe (122), and the fourth curved pipe (222) is arranged opposite to the second curved pipe (123).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The air conditioning system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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