Air conditioner energy saver

Abstract

An air conditioner economizer relates to the technical field of utilizing air conditioner condensate water for energy saving, and comprises a main shell, a side mounting plate, a top mounting plate, and a water guide joint. The side mounting plate or the top mounting plate can be respectively mounted on the main shell, and both are snap-fitted to the main shell. When the side mounting plate is used, the economizer is mounted on the side of the outdoor unit, and when the top mounting plate is used, the economizer is mounted on the top shell of the outdoor unit. A magnet is also mounted on the main shell, which is used to absorb the entire economizer onto the sheet metal of the outdoor unit, and cooperate with the side mounting plate or the top mounting plate, so as to realize that the entire economizer is firmly fixed on the side or top surface of the outdoor unit. The beneficial effect of the utility model is that it can be installed on the top surface of the outdoor unit or on the side of the outdoor unit according to the height of the condensate water drainage pipe from the indoor wall relative to the outdoor unit, and the condensate water can be effectively utilized for cooling, and it is widely applicable, simple in structure, and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air-conditioning energy saving, in particular to an air-conditioning energy saver. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioners are already very popular, and they include indoor units and outdoor units. When the air conditioner is in operation, the moisture in the indoor air condenses in the indoor unit to form condensed water, which is mostly discharged outdoors and not used, resulting in great waste. Condensed water carries cold energy, and its temperature is lower than the air temperature. It can be used to dissipate heat from the radiator of the outdoor unit, thereby improving the refrigeration efficiency of the air conditioner and achieving the purpose of energy saving. In addition, when the existing air conditioner is installed, the position of the condensed water drainage pipe passing through the indoor wall is higher or lower than that of the outdoor unit. How to take into account the use of both so that the condensed water can be effectively sprayed onto the radiator fins of the outdoor unit is a question worth considering. Summary of the invention

[0003] The utility model discloses an air-conditioning energy saver, and the technical problem solved is how to realize an energy-saving device with simple structure, reliable installation, and the ability to be installed on the top surface or the side surface of the outdoor unit according to the height of the drainage pipe of the condensed water passing through the indoor wall relative to the outdoor unit, so as to effectively utilize the condensed water for cooling.

[0004] The utility model provides an air conditioner energy saver, comprising a main shell, a side mounting plate, a top mounting plate and a water guide joint, wherein the side mounting plate or the top mounting plate is selectively connected to the main shell: when the side mounting plate is selected to be connected and fixed with the main shell in a snap-fit ​​manner, a slot structure is formed between the side mounting plate and the main shell, and the main shell is snap-fitted to the side wall sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the slot structure; when the top mounting plate is selected to be connected and fixed with the main shell in a snap-fit ​​manner, the top mounting plate is used to be placed on the top shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0005] A magnet is provided on the side of the main shell facing the air conditioner outdoor unit, so that the main shell is adsorbed to the side wall sheet metal of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the magnet;

[0006] An inner hole penetrating vertically is provided in the main shell body, and the water guide joint is connected to the lower part of the main shell body and is communicated with the inner hole.

[0007] Preferably, the main shell is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the structure of the main shell includes an upper connecting part, a mounting section and a lower connecting part which are sequentially connected from top to bottom; the upper connecting part is used to connect the air conditioning drain pipe; the mounting section is not only used for magnet installation, but also for connection with the side mounting plate or the top mounting plate; the lower connecting part is used to connect the water guide joint, so that the condensed water discharged from the air conditioning drain pipe is led to the water guide joint through the inner hole.

[0008] The upper connecting portion includes a threaded section and a claw-shaped section; the claw-shaped section is composed of a plurality of claws arranged circumferentially, and the outer surface of the claw has a stepped outer conical surface;

[0009] It also includes a nut, which is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the inner cavity of the nut includes a threaded portion and a tapered portion, the threaded portion is used to match the threaded section of the main housing, and the tapered portion matches the stepped outer cone surface of the claw section of the main housing;

[0010] When the nut is tightened downward, the claw-shaped section is driven to retract, thereby locking the air conditioning drain pipe to prevent it from loosening;

[0011] A section of the inner hole located at the upper connecting part is a stepped hole for the air conditioning drainage pipe to be inserted.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting section of the main housing is in a rectangular structure on the side facing the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the mounting section is provided with a countersunk slot, two screw holes, two rectangular slots, and a weight-reducing slot. The magnet is installed in the countersunk slot and fixed by screws in the screw holes. The two rectangular slots are used for clamping and fixing the side mounting plate or the top mounting plate. The screw hole is provided at the bottom of the countersunk slot. According to the width of the sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit, a mounting screw with a suitable position in the two screw holes is selected to fix the magnet; the magnet can also be fixed by gluing.

[0013] Preferably, the side mounting plate is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the side mounting plate is provided with two side claws and an elastic clamping portion, and when assembled with the main shell, the two side claws are inserted into two rectangular grooves of the main shell, and a slot structure is formed between the elastic clamping portion and the side wall of the main shell, so that the main shell is clamped on the side wall sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the slot structure.

[0014] Preferably, the top mounting plate is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the top mounting plate is provided with two top claws, and a first magnet mounting portion and a second magnet mounting portion, and when assembled with the main shell, the two top claws are inserted into two rectangular grooves of the main shell; the first magnet mounting portion includes a first mounting sinker and a first screw hole; the second magnet mounting portion includes a second mounting sinker and a second screw hole, and a magnetic block is installed in the first mounting sinker and / or the second mounting sinker; the lower side of the top mounting plate is provided with a contact surface whose shape is adapted to the top shell of the air-conditioning outdoor unit, so that the energy saver can be better fixed on the top cover of the outdoor unit.

[0015] Preferably, the lower connecting portion of the main shell includes a flat square structure and an annular serrated structure arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the flat square structure to facilitate the orientation and connection of the water guide joint.

[0016] Preferably, the water guide joint is tubular and has an overall "L" shape; the structure of the water guide joint includes an upper end, a lower end, a transition section and a water guide strip, and the upper end is sleeved to the lower connecting portion of the main shell; the cross-section of the upper end is circular, and the side of the upper end facing the air-conditioning outdoor unit is flat; the cross-section of the lower end is a flat square, and the lower end is bent toward the air-conditioning outdoor unit; the water guide strip is in the shape of a slender strip and there are multiple of them, and the multiple water guide strips are arranged circumferentially around the port of the lower end; there is a transition section between the upper and lower ends.

[0017] Beneficial effect: The air conditioner energy saver described in the utility model can effectively utilize condensed water to improve the cooling effect of the air conditioner and achieve the purpose of energy saving. It can be installed on the top surface or the side of the outdoor unit according to the height of the condensed water drainage pipe passing through the indoor wall. It has wide practicality, small size and low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the utility model on the side of the outdoor unit.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the utility model on the top surface of the outdoor unit.

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the assembly of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the main shell of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the main shell of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the side mounting plate of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the top mounting plate of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the water guide joint of the utility model.

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the nut of the utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1, main housing; 11, upper connecting part; 111, threaded section; 112, claw section; 1121, outer cone; 12, mounting section; 121, countersunk groove; 122, screw hole; 123, rectangular groove; 124, weight reduction groove; 13, lower connecting part; 14, inner hole; 15, side wall; 2, side mounting plate; 21, side clamping claw; 22, elastic clamping part; 3, top mounting plate; 31, top clamping claw; 32, The first magnet mounting part; 321, the first mounting sinker; 322, the first screw hole; 33, the second magnet mounting part; 331, the second mounting sinker; 332, the second screw hole; 34, the contact surface; 35, the reinforcing rib; 4, the water guide joint; 41, the upper end; 42, the lower end; 43, the transition section; 44, the water guide strip; 5, the nut; 51, the threaded part; 52, the tapered part; 6, the magnet; 7, the screw; 8, the magnetic block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the content taught by the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to this application.

[0029] The implementation mode of the utility model is as follows: Figure 1 — Fig. 9 As shown, an air conditioner economizer comprises a main housing 1, a side mounting plate 2, a top mounting plate 3 and a water guide joint 4, wherein the side mounting plate 2 or the top mounting plate 3 is selectively connected to the main housing 1: when the side mounting plate 2 is selected to be connected and fixed with the main housing 1 in a snap-fit ​​manner, a slot structure is formed between the side mounting plate 2 and the side wall 15 of the main housing 1, and the main housing 1 is snap-fitted to the side wall sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the slot structure; when the top mounting plate 3 is selected to be connected and fixed with the main housing 1 in a snap-fit ​​manner, the top mounting plate 3 is used to be placed on the top shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0030] A magnet 6 is provided on the side of the main shell 1 facing the air conditioner outdoor unit, so that the main shell 1 is adsorbed to the side wall sheet metal of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the magnet 6; the main shell 1 cooperates with the side mounting plate 2 or the top mounting plate 3 through the magnet 6, so that the entire economizer is firmly fixed on the side or top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0031] The main shell 1 is provided with an inner hole 14 penetrating vertically, and the water guide joint 4 is connected to the lower part of the main shell 1 and communicates with the inner hole 14 .

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the main shell 1 is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the structure of the main shell 1 includes an upper connecting portion 11, an installation section 12 and a lower connecting portion 13 which are connected in sequence from top to bottom; the upper connecting portion 11 is used to connect the air conditioning drain pipe; the installation section 12 is not only used for the installation of the magnet 6, but also for the connection with the side mounting plate 2 or the top mounting plate 3; the lower connecting portion 13 is used to connect the water guide joint 4, so that the condensed water discharged from the air conditioning drain pipe is led to the water guide joint 4 through the inner hole 14.

[0033] The upper connecting portion 11 includes a threaded section 111 and a claw section 112; the claw section 112 is composed of a plurality of claws arranged circumferentially, and the outer surface of the claw has a stepped outer conical surface 1121;

[0034] The nut 5 is also included. The nut 5 is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material. The inner cavity of the nut 5 includes a threaded portion 51 and a tapered portion 52. The threaded portion 51 is used to match the threaded section 111 of the main housing 1. The tapered portion 52 matches the stepped outer cone surface 1121 of the claw section 112 of the main housing 1.

[0035] When the nut 5 is tightened downward, the claw-shaped section 112 is driven to retract, thereby locking the air conditioning drain pipe to prevent it from loosening;

[0036] The inner hole 14 is located at a section of the upper connecting portion 11 and is a stepped hole for the air conditioning drain pipe to be inserted.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting section 12 of the main housing 1 is rectangular in structure on the side facing the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the mounting section 12 is provided with a countersunk groove 121, two screw holes 122, two rectangular grooves 123, and a weight-reducing groove 124. The magnet 6 is installed in the countersunk groove 121 and fixed by screws 7 in the screw holes 122. The two rectangular grooves 123 are used for clamping and fixing the side mounting plate 2 or the top mounting plate 3. The two screw holes 122 are provided at the bottom of the countersunk groove 121 and are distributed in the up-down direction. According to the width of the sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit, a mounting screw 7 with a suitable height is selected from the two screw holes 122 to fix the magnet 6; in addition, the magnet 6 can also be fixed by gluing.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the side mounting plate 2 is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the side mounting plate 2 is provided with two side claws 21 and an elastic clamping portion 22. When assembled with the main shell 1, the two side claws 21 are inserted into the two rectangular grooves 123 of the main shell 1, and a slot structure is formed between the elastic clamping portion 22 and the side wall 15 of the main shell 1, so that the main shell 1 is clamped on the side wall sheet metal strip of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the slot structure.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the top mounting plate 3 is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the top mounting plate 3 is provided with two top claws 31, and a first magnet mounting portion 32 and a second magnet mounting portion 33. When assembled with the main housing 1, the two top claws 31 are inserted into the two rectangular grooves 123 of the main housing 1; the first magnet mounting portion 32 includes a first mounting sink 321 and a first screw hole 322; the second magnet mounting portion 33 includes a second mounting sink 331 and a second screw hole 332, and the first mounting sink 321 and / or the second mounting sink 33 1 is installed with a magnetic block 8, the magnetic block 8 in the first mounting sink 321 is fixed by the screw 7 in the first screw hole 322, and the magnetic block 8 in the second mounting sink 331 is fixed by the screw 7 in the second screw hole 332; the lower side of the top mounting plate 3 is provided with a contact surface 34 whose shape is adapted to the top shell of the air-conditioning outdoor unit, and the shape of the contact surface 34 can be designed according to the shape of the top shell of different air-conditioning outdoor units to ensure that the economizer can be better fixed on the top cover of the air-conditioning outdoor unit; a plurality of reinforcing ribs 35 are also arranged on the side of the top mounting plate 3 facing the top shell of the air-conditioning outdoor unit.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the lower connecting portion 13 of the main shell 1 includes a flat square structure and an annular serrated structure arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the flat square structure to facilitate the orientation and connection of the water guide joint 4 .

[0041] The water guide joint 4 is tubular and has an overall "L" shape; the structure of the water guide joint 4 includes an upper end 41, a lower end 42, a transition section 43 and a water guide strip 44, and the upper end 41 is sleeved to the lower connecting portion 13 of the main shell 1; the cross-section of the upper end 41 is circular, and the side of the upper end 41 facing the air-conditioning outdoor unit is flat; the cross-section of the lower end 42 is a flat square, and the lower end 42 is bent toward the air-conditioning outdoor unit; the water guide strip 44 is in the shape of an elongated strip and there are multiple of them, and the multiple water guide strips 44 are circumferentially arranged around the port of the lower end 42; the transition section 43 is between the upper end 41 and the lower end 42; the upper end 41, the lower end 42, the transition section 43 and the water guide strip 44 are preferably integrally formed.

Claims

1. An air conditioner economizer, comprising a main housing (1), a side mounting plate (2), a top mounting plate (3) and a water guide joint (4), wherein the side mounting plate (2) or the top mounting plate (3) is selectively connected to the main housing (1): when the side mounting plate (2) is selected to be connected and fixed to the main housing (1) in a snap-fit ​​manner, a slot structure is formed between the side mounting plate (2) and the main housing (1), and the main housing (1) is snap-fitted to a side wall sheet metal strip of an air conditioner outdoor unit through the slot structure; when the top mounting plate (3) is selected to be connected and fixed to the main housing (1) in a snap-fit ​​manner, the top mounting plate (3) is used to be placed on the top shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit; A magnet (6) is provided on the side of the main housing (1) facing the air conditioner outdoor unit, so that the main housing (1) is adsorbed to the side wall sheet metal of the air conditioner outdoor unit through the magnet (6); The main shell (1) is provided with an inner hole (14) penetrating vertically, and the water guide joint (4) is connected to the bottom of the main shell (1), and the water guide joint (4) is in communication with the inner hole (14).

2. An air conditioner economizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main shell (1) is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the structure of the main shell (1) comprises an upper connecting portion (11), a mounting section (12) and a lower connecting portion (13) which are connected in sequence from top to bottom; the upper connecting portion (11) comprises a threaded section (111) and a claw section (112); the claw section (112) is composed of a plurality of claws arranged in a circumferential direction, and the outer surface of the claw has a stepped outer conical surface (1121); a section of the inner hole (14) located at the upper connecting portion (11) is a stepped hole for inserting an air conditioner drainage pipe; The invention also comprises a nut (5), wherein the nut (5) is integrally formed of a plastic or nylon material; the inner cavity of the nut (5) comprises a threaded portion (51) and a tapered portion (52); the threaded portion (51) is used to cooperate with the threaded section (111) of the main housing (1); and the tapered portion (52) matches the stepped outer cone surface (1121) of the claw section (112) of the main housing (1); When the nut (5) is tightened downward, the claw-shaped section (112) is driven to retract inward, thereby achieving a tight grip on the air-conditioning drainage pipe.

3. An air conditioner economizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting section (12) of the main housing (1) is in a rectangular structure on the side facing the air conditioner outdoor unit. The mounting section (12) is provided with a countersunk groove (121), two screw holes (122), two rectangular grooves (123), and a weight-reducing groove (124). The magnet (6) is installed in the countersunk groove (121) and fixed by means of a screw (7) in the screw hole (122). The two rectangular grooves (123) are used for clamping and fixing the side mounting plate (2) or the top mounting plate (3).

4. An air conditioner economizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side mounting plate (2) is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the side mounting plate (2) is provided with two side clamping claws (21) and an elastic clamping portion (22); when assembled with the main shell (1), the two side clamping claws (21) are inserted into two rectangular grooves (123) of the main shell (1), and a clamping groove structure is formed between the elastic clamping portion (22) and the side wall (15) of the main shell (1).

5. An air conditioner economizer according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The top mounting plate (3) is integrally formed of plastic or nylon material; the top mounting plate (3) is provided with two top clamping claws (31), a first magnet mounting portion (32) and a second magnet mounting portion (33); when assembled with the main shell (1), the two top clamping claws (31) are inserted into two rectangular grooves (123) of the main shell (1); the first magnet mounting portion (32) includes a first mounting sink (321) and a first screw hole (322); the second magnet mounting portion (33) includes a second mounting sink (331) and a second screw hole (332), and a magnetic block (8) is installed in the first mounting sink (321) and / or the second mounting sink (331); the lower side of the top mounting plate (3) is provided with a contact surface (34) whose shape is adapted to the top shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

6. The air conditioner economizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower connecting portion (13) of the main shell (1) comprises a flat square structure (132) and an annular sawtooth structure (131) arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the flat square structure (132) for connection with a water guide joint (4).

7. An air conditioner economizer according to claim 2 or 6, characterized in that: The water guide joint (4) is tubular and has an overall "L" shape; the structure of the water guide joint (4) comprises an upper end (41), a lower end (42), a transition section (43) and a water guide strip (44); the upper end (41) is sleeved to the lower connecting portion (13) of the main shell (1); the cross section of the upper end (41) is circular, and the side of the upper end (41) facing the air conditioner outdoor unit is flat; the cross section of the lower end (42) is a flat square, and the lower end (42) is bent toward the air conditioner outdoor unit; the water guide strip (44) is slender and there are multiple of them, and the multiple water guide strips (44) are arranged circumferentially around the port of the lower end (42); the transition section (43) is between the upper end (41) and the lower end (42).

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