Air conditioner evaporator supporting device

By using the design of reinforced sleeves and positioning slots in the support device of the air-conditioning evaporator, the problems of complex installation of the evaporator support device and easy damage to the heat exchange tube in the prior art are solved, and higher stability and service life are achieved.

CN222865191UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13WUHAN YUECHENGXING IND & TRADE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421520776.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-01
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-01

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Technical Problem

The supporting device of the evaporator of the existing air conditioner internal unit is complex to install, which easily damages the heat exchange pipe, resulting in a decrease in refrigeration efficiency and shortened service life.

Method used

An air-conditioning evaporator support device is designed. By setting a reinforced casing protection heat exchange copper tube on the left end plate, and a positioning slot on the right end plate is fixedly connected to the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube to ensure the stability of the evaporator body.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the heat exchange copper pipe, improves the stability and service life of the evaporator, simplifies the installation process, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The air conditioner evaporator supporting device comprises an evaporator body, a left end plate and a right end plate, wherein the left end plate and the right end plate are arranged at the two ends of the evaporator body. A plurality of mounting holes are formed in the left end plate and correspond to heat exchange copper pipes of the evaporator body; a plurality of positioning clamping grooves are formed in the right end plate, and the positioning clamping grooves correspond to the heat exchange copper pipes in a one-to-one mode. The heat exchange copper pipe is effectively protected through the reinforcing sleeve arranged on the outer side of the mounting hole in the left end plate, and the heat exchange copper pipe is prevented from being damaged in the mounting process; the positioning clamping grooves formed in the right end plate correspond to the bent ends of the heat exchange copper pipes in a one-to-one mode, the stability of the evaporator body is guaranteed through fixed connection, the problem that fixation is not firm due to looseness or insufficient number of screws is solved through the design, the stability of the evaporator is improved, and the service life of the evaporator is prolonged. And better use experience is brought to the user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air-conditioning evaporators, in particular to an air-conditioning evaporator supporting device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of air conditioning technology, the evaporator is an indispensable component, especially in modern homes and commercial environments, where the air conditioning evaporator is widely used for its efficient refrigeration performance. The working principle of the air conditioning evaporator is that it uses the characteristics of liquid low-temperature refrigerant that is easy to evaporate in a low-pressure environment, converts it into vapor and absorbs the heat of the cooled medium, thereby achieving the purpose of refrigeration; in order to achieve this function, the evaporator is usually equipped with multiple complex pipe systems, which work together to achieve the effect of cooling and heat exchange.

[0003] However, in the design and installation process of existing air-conditioning indoor evaporators, traditional evaporator support devices often need to rely on left and right end plates for fixation, and the installation process of these end plates usually requires the use of screws of various specifications and sizes for tightening. This installation method is not only inefficient, but also greatly increases the complexity and time cost of the overall installation; what is more serious is that in the process of fixing the end plates, workers usually need to use tools such as air screws to tighten the screws. Due to the small internal space of the evaporator and the large number of screws, this operation method can easily cause accidental damage to the fragile heat exchange tubes. Once the heat exchange tubes are damaged, it will not only affect the cooling efficiency of the evaporator, but may also shorten the service life of the air-conditioning indoor evaporator, thereby increasing maintenance costs and reducing user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air-conditioning evaporator supporting device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An air-conditioning evaporator supporting device comprises an evaporator body; a left end plate and a right end plate are respectively provided at two ends of the evaporator body, wherein the left end plate and the right end plate are respectively detachably connected to the two ends of the evaporator body; a plurality of mounting holes are opened on the left end plate, wherein the mounting holes correspond to the heat exchange copper tubes of the evaporator body, and a reinforcing sleeve is respectively provided on the outer side of each mounting hole; a plurality of positioning slots are provided on the right end plate, wherein the positioning slots respectively correspond to the positions of the heat exchange copper tubes one by one, and the positioning slots are fixedly connected to the bent ends of the heat exchange copper tubes.

[0007] Preferably, the reinforcing sleeve is sleeved on the outer wall of the heat exchange copper tube, wherein the reinforcing sleeve is made of rubber material.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning slot is a long waist-shaped slot, wherein the length of the positioning slot is equivalent to the width of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube.

[0009] Preferably, an elastic block is provided on the inner wall of the positioning slot, wherein one side of the elastic block is provided with an arc surface; the elastic block is arranged on the inner side of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube, wherein the arc surface of the elastic block is adapted to the inner wall of the heat exchange copper tube.

[0010] Preferably, a cushion block is provided on a side of the inner wall of the positioning slot away from the elastic clamp block, wherein the cushion block is made of a flexible material.

[0011] Preferably, the right end plate is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the utility model effectively protects the heat exchange copper tube by the reinforcing sleeve arranged on the outer side of the mounting hole on the left end plate, and prevents the heat exchange copper tube from being damaged during the installation process; the reinforcing sleeve is made of rubber material, has good elasticity and wear resistance, can effectively buffer the impact force during the installation process, and protect the copper tube from damage; the positioning card slot arranged on the right end plate corresponds to the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube one by one, and the stability of the evaporator body is ensured by fixed connection, this design avoids the problem of loose fixation caused by loose screws or insufficient screws, and improves the stability and service life of the evaporator; and the positioning card slot is designed as a long waist-shaped slot , and its length is equivalent to the width of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube. This design can adapt to heat exchange copper tubes of different specifications and sizes, and improves the versatility and adaptability of the supporting device; the elastic block and pad set on the inner wall of the positioning slot further enhance the fixing effect and protect the heat exchange copper tube at the same time. The elastic block is adapted to the inner wall of the heat exchange copper tube through the curved surface thereon, ensuring that the fixation is firm and will not cause damage to the copper tube; the pad is made of flexible material, which can buffer the impact force during the fixing process and protect the copper tube; through optimized design and structural innovation, the installation efficiency is significantly improved, the protection effect of the heat exchange copper tube is enhanced, the stability and service life of the evaporator are ensured, and a better use experience is brought to users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a left-side structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is a right view structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the right end plate and the evaporator body of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the right end plate of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A is shown.

[0018] Among them: 1. Evaporator body; 101. Heat exchange copper tube; 2. Left end plate; 3. Right end plate; 4. Mounting hole; 5. Reinforcement sleeve; 6. Positioning slot; 7. Elastic block; 8. Pad; 9. Reinforcement rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0021] An air-conditioning evaporator supporting device comprises an evaporator body 1; a left end plate 2 and a right end plate 3 are respectively provided at both ends of the evaporator body 1, wherein the left end plate 2 and the right end plate 3 are respectively detachably connected to the two ends of the evaporator body 1; a plurality of mounting holes 4 are opened on the left end plate 2, wherein the mounting holes 4 correspond to the heat exchange copper tubes 101 of the evaporator body 1, and a reinforcing sleeve 5 is respectively provided on the outer side of each mounting hole 4; a plurality of positioning slots 6 are provided on the right end plate 3, wherein the positioning slots 6 correspond to the positions of the heat exchange copper tubes 101 one by one, and the positioning slots 6 are fixedly connected to the bent ends of the heat exchange copper tubes 101.

[0022] The two ends of the evaporator body 1 are respectively provided with a left end plate 2 and a right end plate 3, which play a role in fixing and supporting the evaporator body 1; the left end plate 2 and the right end plate 3 are connected to the two ends of the evaporator body 1 by a detachable connection, such as screw connection, snap connection, etc., which is convenient for quick disassembly or assembly of the evaporator body 1 during installation, maintenance or replacement; a plurality of mounting holes 4 are opened on the left end plate 2, and the positions of these mounting holes 4 correspond to the heat exchange copper tube 101 in the evaporator body 1, and a reinforcing sleeve 5 is provided on the outside of each mounting hole 4, wherein the reinforcing sleeve 5 is sleeved on the outside of the heat exchange copper tube 101 The wall mainly functions to protect the heat exchange copper tube 101 from damage during installation and to enhance the stability of the installation; a plurality of positioning slots 6 are provided on the right end plate 3, wherein the positions of the positioning slots 6 correspond one-to-one to the heat exchange copper tube 101 in the evaporator body 1, and the positioning slots 6 are used to fix the bent ends of the heat exchange copper tube 101; during assembly, the bent ends of the heat exchange copper tube 101 will be placed in the corresponding positioning slots 6 and fixedly connected to the positioning slots 6, thereby ensuring the stability of the heat exchange copper tube 101 in the evaporator body 1. Such a design not only ensures the stability and reliability of the evaporator body 1, but also facilitates installation, maintenance and replacement.

[0023] See also Figure 1As an embodiment of the utility model, the reinforcing sleeve 5 is sleeved on the outer wall of the heat exchange copper tube 101, wherein the reinforcing sleeve 5 is made of rubber material.

[0024] In the above-described scheme, during the process of assembling the air-conditioning evaporator, in order to enhance the stability of the heat exchange copper tube 101 and prevent it from being damaged during installation or operation, a reinforcing sleeve 5 is particularly provided on the left end plate 2, wherein the reinforcing sleeve 5 corresponds to the position of the heat exchange copper tube 101 inside the evaporator body 1, and is precisely sleeved on the outer wall of the heat exchange copper tube 101; the reinforcing sleeve 5 is made of rubber material, because the rubber material has excellent elasticity and wear resistance, these characteristics enable the reinforcing sleeve 5 to fit tightly to the heat exchange copper tube 101 when it is sleeved on the outer wall of the heat exchange copper tube 101, and the heat exchange copper tube 101 will not be damaged due to excessive tightness, nor will it lose its protective effect due to excessive looseness; at the same time, the wear resistance of the rubber material ensures that the reinforcing sleeve 5 will not fail due to wear during long-term use.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 As an embodiment of the utility model, the positioning slot 6 is a long waist-shaped slot, wherein the length of the positioning slot 6 is equivalent to the width of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101.

[0026] In the above-mentioned scheme, the positioning slot 6 is designed as a long waist-shaped slot, so that it can adapt well to the contour of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101, and the design of the waist-shaped slot not only ensures sufficient space to accommodate the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101, but also ensures the accuracy of positioning; the long waist-shaped slot design can not only adapt to the shape of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101, but also play a buffering and protective role to a certain extent. When the evaporator is running, due to factors such as refrigerant flow or external vibration, the heat exchange copper tube 101 may produce a slight displacement or vibration, and the positioning slot 6 The design can effectively alleviate these vibrations and displacements, and prevent them from interfering with the stable operation of the evaporator; the length of the positioning slot 6 is equivalent to the width of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101. This size matching design ensures that the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101 can be stably placed in the positioning slot 6 without shaking or misalignment; the precise matching of the positioning slot 6 and the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101 ensures the accuracy and reliability of the evaporator assembly. This design reduces the risk of performance degradation or failure due to improper installation or position displacement, and improves the overall performance and reliability of the evaporator.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5As an embodiment of the utility model, an elastic block 7 is provided on the inner wall of the positioning slot 6, wherein one side of the elastic block 7 is provided with an arc surface; the elastic block 7 is arranged on the inner side of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101, wherein the arc surface of the elastic block 7 is adapted to the inner wall of the heat exchange copper tube 101; a pad 8 is provided on the side of the inner wall of the positioning slot 6 away from the elastic block 7, wherein the pad 8 is made of a flexible material; a criss-crossing reinforcing rib 9 is provided on the side of the right end plate 3 close to the positioning slot 6.

[0028] In the above-mentioned scheme, an elastic block 7 is provided on the inner wall of the positioning slot 6, wherein one side of the elastic block 7 has an arc-shaped surface adapted to the inner wall shape of the heat exchange copper tube 101; the elastic block 7 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the heat exchange copper tube 101 through its arc-shaped surface, thereby fixing the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube 101. This fixing method not only ensures the stability of the heat exchange copper tube 101, but also avoids damage to the heat exchange copper tube 101 due to overtightening; since the elastic block 7 has a certain elasticity, when the heat exchange copper tube 101 produces a slight displacement due to the flow of refrigerant or external vibration, the elastic block 7 can play a buffering role and reduce the influence of vibration on the evaporator.

[0029] A pad 8 is provided on the side of the inner wall of the positioning slot 6 away from the elastic block 7, wherein the pad 8 can prevent direct contact between the heat exchange copper tube 101 and the positioning slot 6, thereby avoiding damage to the heat exchange copper tube 101 due to friction or vibration; the pad 8 is made of a flexible material, such as rubber or silicone, and the pad 8 made of flexible material also has a certain shock-absorbing performance, which can further reduce the impact of vibration on the evaporator.

[0030] A side of the right end plate 3 close to the positioning slot 6 is provided with criss-cross reinforcing ribs 9, wherein the reinforcing ribs 9 are usually made of metal or high-strength plastic and other materials. The reinforcing ribs 9 can significantly improve the strength and rigidity of the right end plate 3, so that it can withstand greater external forces without deformation or damage; through the supporting effect of the reinforcing ribs 9, the stability of the positioning slot 6 and its internal structure is further improved, thereby ensuring the stable installation and operation of the heat exchange copper tube 101 in the evaporator.

[0031] Although the specific embodiments of the present invention are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are only examples, and the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principle and essence of the present invention, but these changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner evaporator supporting device, comprising an evaporator body (1); a left end plate (2) and a right end plate (3) are respectively provided at two ends of the evaporator body (1), wherein the left end plate (2) and the right end plate (3) are respectively detachably connected to the two ends of the evaporator body (1); characterized in that: The left end plate (2) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (4), wherein the mounting holes (4) correspond to the heat exchange copper tubes (101) of the evaporator body (1), and a reinforcing sleeve (5) is provided on the outside of each mounting hole (4); the right end plate (3) is provided with a plurality of positioning slots (6), wherein the positioning slots (6) correspond to the positions of the heat exchange copper tubes (101) one by one, and the positioning slots (6) are fixedly connected to the bent ends of the heat exchange copper tubes (101).

2. The air conditioner evaporator support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing sleeve (5) is sleeved on the outer wall of the heat exchange copper tube (101), wherein the reinforcing sleeve (5) is made of rubber material.

3. The air conditioner evaporator support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning slot (6) is a long waist-shaped slot, wherein the length of the positioning slot (6) is equivalent to the width of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube (101).

4. The air conditioner evaporator supporting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An elastic block (7) is provided on the inner wall of the positioning slot (6), wherein one side of the elastic block (7) is provided with an arc-shaped surface; the elastic block (7) is arranged on the inner side of the bent end of the heat exchange copper tube (101), wherein the arc-shaped surface of the elastic block (7) is adapted to the inner wall of the heat exchange copper tube (101).

5. The air conditioner evaporator supporting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cushion block (8) is provided on the inner wall of the positioning slot (6) at a side away from the elastic clamp block (7), wherein the cushion block (8) is made of a flexible material.

6. The air conditioner evaporator supporting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end plate (3) is provided with a reinforcing rib (9).