Fan coil water collector

By using a fan coil water collector made of plastic, designed as an integrated structure and equipped with metal insert joints and reinforcement ribs, the existing water collector has solved the problems of poor anti-condensation effect and complex production and manufacturing, achieving higher anti-condensation effect and lower cost.

CN222895294UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23EMS-GRIVORY (SU ZHOU) ENG PLASTICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421241617.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-03
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-03

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Technical Problem

The existing fan water collector has poor anti-condensation effect, which leads to condensation of water droplets, causing problems such as ceiling dripping and wall coating falling off. At the same time, production and manufacturing are complex and costly.

Method used

The fan coil water collector made of plastic is designed as an integrated structure, including a hollow structure main pipe and a partition separated by a partition, equipped with metal insert joints and reinforcement ribs to improve the anti-condensation effect and service life.

Benefits of technology

It improves the anti-condensation effect of the water collector, reduces condensation, reduces production and manufacturing complexity and cost, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a fan coil water collector which comprises a body and a plurality of connecting pipes, and the body is made of plastics and comprises a first main pipe and a second main pipe which are integrally arranged. The body of the water collector is integrally designed, so that the water collector is simple to produce and manufacture and convenient to assemble.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to a fan coil water collector. Background Art

[0002] This section provides background information related to the present application which does not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] The fan coil is one of the terminal devices of the air conditioning system. When chilled water or hot water flows through the coil, it exchanges heat with the air outside the tube, so that the air is cooled, dehumidified or heated, thereby adjusting the indoor air parameters. The fan coil is generally connected to an external water collector through the inlet and outlet water collection joints, and water enters or exits through the water collector.

[0004] Existing fan water collectors are generally made of copper, and are mainly divided into tubular water collectors and claw-type water collectors. Metal water collectors have poor anti-condensation effects. Water droplets condensed on the surface of the water collector will cause ceiling dripping, wall paint peeling, water seepage and mold, etc., affecting the appearance and use functions, bringing many inconveniences to users and property management, and causing certain economic losses. In addition, the cost of water collectors made of metal is also relatively high.

[0005] On the other hand, the main body of the water collector in the prior art is combined in the form of single-channel main bodies connected in parallel, which has a complex production process, is time-consuming and labor-intensive to assemble, and has a high cost. Utility Model Content

[0006] This section provides a general summary of the invention, but is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0008] One purpose of the utility model is to provide a fan coil water collector, which has good anti-condensation effect and is simple to manufacture and easy to assemble.

[0009] According to one aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides a fan coil water collector, the water collector comprises a body and a plurality of connecting pipes, the body is made of plastic and comprises a first main pipe and a second main pipe which are integrally arranged.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the first main pipe and the second main pipe are arranged in parallel, and the first main pipe and the second main pipe are hollow structures.

[0011] According to one aspect of the utility model, a partition is provided between the first main pipe and the second main pipe along the longitudinal direction of the body, and the partition divides the first main pipe and the second main pipe into a first cavity and a second cavity which are not connected to each other.

[0012] According to one aspect of the utility model, the body further includes a first joint, one end of which is communicated with the first cavity of the first main pipe, and the other end of the first joint is used to be connected to an external water supply pipe.

[0013] According to one aspect of the utility model, the body further includes a second joint, one end of which is communicated with the second cavity of the second main pipe, and the other end of the second joint is used to be connected to an external drainage pipe.

[0014] According to one aspect of the utility model, the body further comprises a plurality of first branch pipes arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first main pipe, one end of each first branch pipe is connected to the first cavity of the first main pipe, and the other end of each first branch pipe is connected to one of the connecting pipes.

[0015] According to one aspect of the utility model, the body further comprises a plurality of second branch pipes arranged along the longitudinal direction of the second main pipe, one end of each second branch pipe is connected to the second cavity of the second main pipe, and the other end of each second branch pipe is connected to one of the connecting pipes.

[0016] According to one aspect of the utility model, a metal insert is respectively provided in the first joint and the second joint, and the metal insert has an internal thread.

[0017] According to one aspect of the utility model, the water collector further includes an end cover, which is arranged at the longitudinal outer end of the body, and a seal is arranged between the end cover and the body.

[0018] According to one aspect of the utility model, the main body further includes reinforcing ribs arranged on the sides of the first main pipe and the second main pipe, and the reinforcing ribs connect the first main pipe and the second main pipe.

[0019] According to the utility model, the body of the water collector adopts an integrated design, which is simple to produce and easy to assemble; the body is a plastic part, which has good anti-condensation effect, reduces condensation, and can reduce costs; metal inserts are provided in the first joint and the second joint to ensure the service life and connection accuracy of the water collector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The foregoing and other features and characteristics of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are provided as examples only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference numerals are used in the drawings to indicate the same components, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a water collector according to the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a front view of the water collector according to the utility model; and

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A right side view of the water collector body, wherein the first joint and the second joint are not shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present disclosure will be described in detail below by way of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In several figures, similar reference numerals represent similar parts and assemblies. The following detailed description of the present disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and is by no means a limitation of the present disclosure and its application or use. The embodiments described in this specification are not exhaustive, but are only some of a plurality of possible embodiments. The exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. In some exemplary embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies may not be described in detail.

[0025] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the water collector according to the utility model. Figure 2 It is a front view of the water collector according to the utility model. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A right side view of the body in which the first joint and the second joint are not shown.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the water collector 1 includes a main body 2 and multiple connecting pipes 3, the connecting pipes 3 are metal pipes, and the water collector 1 is welded to the inlet and outlet water collecting joints on the fan coil (not shown) through the connecting pipes 3, and the fan coil takes in or out water through the water collector 1.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the body 2 includes a first main pipe 21 and a second main pipe 22 arranged in parallel. The first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 are hollow structures, which are used to supply water to the fan coil unit and discharge water in the fan exhaust pipe, respectively. In this embodiment, the first main pipe 21 is defined as being used to supply water to the fan coil unit, and the second main pipe 22 is defined as being used to discharge water in the fan exhaust pipe.

[0028] It should be noted that, in another embodiment, the first main pipe 21 can be used to discharge water in the fan exhaust pipe, and the second main pipe 22 can be used to supply water to the fan coil unit.

[0029] In the embodiment shown in the drawings of the present invention, the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 are round pipes. It can be understood that the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 can be pipes of any other suitable shape, such as square pipes, oval pipes, etc.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 are an integral structure. That is, the cylinder where the outer contour of the first main pipe 21 is located and the cylinder where the outer contour of the second main pipe 22 is located are at least tangent. Preferably, the cylinder where the outer contour of the first main pipe 21 is located and the cylinder where the outer contour of the second main pipe 22 is located intersect.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 23 are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the body ( Figure 2 A partition plate 23 is provided in the left and right directions of the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22. The partition plate 23 divides the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 into a first chamber 211 and a second chamber 221 which are not connected to each other.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the body 2 also includes a first joint 24, one end of which is connected to the first cavity 211 of the first main pipe 21 on the side of the first main pipe 21, and the other end of the first joint 24 is used to connect to an external water supply pipe, so that water is supplied to the first cavity 211 through the first joint 24, and then to the fan coil unit.

[0033] Similarly, the body 2 also includes a second joint 25, one end of which is connected to the second cavity 221 of the second main pipe 22 on the side of the second main pipe 22, and the other end of the second joint 25 is connected to an external drain pipe, so that water in the fan coil unit is discharged through the second main pipe 22.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the body 2 further includes a plurality of first branch pipes 26, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first main pipe 21. One end of each first branch pipe 26 is communicated with the first cavity 211 of the first main pipe 21, and the other end of each first branch pipe 26 is connected to a connecting pipe 3, so as to be connected to the water inlet and water collecting joint of the fan coil unit through the connecting pipe 3, thereby supplying the water entering the first main pipe 21 to the fan coil unit.

[0035] Similarly, the body 2 further includes a plurality of second branch pipes 27, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the second main pipe 22. One end of each second branch pipe 27 is communicated with the second cavity 221 of the second main pipe 22, and the other end of each second branch pipe 27 is connected to a connecting pipe 3, so as to be connected to the water outlet and water collecting joint of the fan coil unit through the connecting pipe 3, thereby discharging the water in the fan coil unit.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the first branch pipe 26 and the second branch pipe 27 are arranged alternately along the longitudinal direction of the body 2 of the water collector 1, so as to be connected to the inlet and outlet water collecting joints of the fan coil unit through the connecting pipe 3.

[0037] It should be noted that, in another embodiment, the first branch pipe 26 may be connected to the water outlet water collecting joint of the fan coil unit, and the second branch pipe 27 may be connected to the water inlet water collecting joint of the fan coil unit.

[0038] The body 2 of the water collector 1 disclosed in the utility model is an integrated structure, which is simple to manufacture and easy to assemble. In addition, the body 2 is made of ordinary engineering plastic material, which greatly improves the anti-condensation effect and reduces condensation compared with the metal body, while reducing costs.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, a metal insert 4 is provided in the first joint 24 and the second joint 25, respectively. The metal insert is provided with an internal thread, and the first joint 24 and the second joint 25 are connected to the external water supply pipe and the water outlet pipe respectively through the metal insert 4. The provision of the metal insert 4 can, on the one hand, improve the strength of the first joint 24 or the second joint 25, reduce wear and tear, and increase the service life; on the other hand, it can improve the accuracy of the connection between the first joint 24 or the second joint 25 and the external water pipe.

[0040] In this embodiment, one end of the longitudinal end of the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 is a closed structure, and the other end is an open structure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the open end is closed by an end cap 5. The end cap 5 is made of plastic, and a sealing member (not shown) is provided between the end cap 5 and the body 2 of the water collector 1. The sealing member is, for example, an O-ring.

[0041] In another embodiment, both ends of the longitudinal ends of the first main pipe 21 and the second main pipe 22 may be open structures, and both ends are closed by the end caps 5 .

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the body 2 further includes a reinforcing rib 28. The reinforcing rib 28 is disposed on the side of the first main tube 21 and the second main tube 22. The reinforcing rib 28 connects the first main tube 21 and the second main tube 22 to improve the strength of the body 2. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 28 are disposed along the longitudinal direction of the body 2.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the body 2 also includes an exhaust valve 6 , which is disposed on the first joint 24 . When water is supplied to the fan coil unit, the air in the water collector 1 can be discharged through the exhaust valve 6 .

[0044] The main body 2 of the water collector 1 of the utility model adopts an integrated design, which is simple to produce and easy to assemble; the main body 1 is a plastic part, which has good anti-condensation effect, reduces condensation, and can reduce costs at the same time; the first joint 24 and the second joint 25 are provided with a metal insert 4, which ensures the service life and connection accuracy of the water collector 1.

[0045] It should be understood that various different embodiments can be further designed by combining or modifying different embodiments and various technical features in different ways.

[0046] The wire stripping tool according to the preferred embodiment of the utility model is described above in conjunction with the specific embodiments. It can be understood that the above description is only exemplary and not restrictive. Without departing from the scope of the utility model, those skilled in the art can think of various variations and modifications with reference to the above description. These variations and modifications are also included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A fan coil unit water collector (1), the water collector (1) comprising a body (2) and a plurality of connecting pipes (3), characterized in that: The body (2) is made of plastic and comprises a first main pipe (21) and a second main pipe (22) which are integrally arranged.

2. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22) are arranged in parallel, and the first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22) are hollow structures.

3. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: A partition (23) is provided between the first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22) along the longitudinal direction of the body (2), and the partition (23) divides the first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22) into a first cavity (211) and a second cavity (221) which are not connected to each other.

4. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The body (2) further comprises a first joint (24), one end of which is in communication with the first cavity (211) of the first main pipe (21), and the other end of which is used to be connected to an external water supply pipe.

5. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The body (2) further comprises a second joint (25), one end of which is in communication with the second cavity (221) of the second main pipe (22), and the other end of which is used for connecting to an external drainage pipe.

6. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The main body (2) further comprises a plurality of first branch pipes (26) arranged along the longitudinal direction of the first main pipe (21), one end of each of the first branch pipes (26) being connected to the first cavity (211) of the first main pipe (21), and the other end of each of the first branch pipes (26) being connected to one of the connecting pipes (3).

7. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The body (2) further comprises a plurality of second branch pipes (27) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the second main pipe (22), one end of each second branch pipe (27) being connected to the second cavity (221) of the second main pipe (22), and the other end of each second branch pipe (27) being connected to one of the connecting pipes (3).

8. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first joint (24) and the second joint (25) are each provided with a metal insert (4), and the metal insert (4) has an internal thread.

9. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 8, characterized in that: The water collector (1) further comprises an end cover (5), wherein the end cover (5) is arranged at the longitudinal outer end of the body (2), and a sealing member is arranged between the end cover (5) and the body (2).

10. The fan coil unit manifold (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 8, characterized in that: The body (2) further comprises reinforcing ribs (28) arranged on the sides of the first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22), wherein the reinforcing ribs (28) connect the first main pipe (21) and the second main pipe (22).