Header component, variable shunting heat exchanger and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of heat exchangers, and discloses a collecting pipe component which comprises a collecting pipe, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. Moreover, the first pipe section is provided with a first outflow opening, the distance between the first outflow opening and the first end of the first pipe section is L1, and L1 is larger than or equal to 20 mm and smaller than or equal to 160 mm. The value of L is limited within the suitable range of 20-160 mm, the height of the collecting pipe is shortened, the refrigerant can conveniently rush to the top of the collecting pipe, and then subsequent liquid distribution uniformity is guaranteed. The utility model further discloses the variable flow dividing heat exchanger and the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of heat exchangers, for example, to a header component, a variable split heat exchanger and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The heat exchanger of the air conditioner is usually provided with a header component to collect or distribute the refrigerant in each heat exchange flow path of the heat exchanger.

[0003] Related art discloses a variable split flow heat exchanger, the header component of which is as follows Figure 1 As shown, the manifold includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section, and the first end of the first pipe section is connected to the second pipe section through a valve component. The first pipe section is provided with a first flow outlet, and the first liquid separation section and the second liquid separation section are connected to the first flow outlet through a connecting pipe.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0005] The height of the manifold is relatively high, so the first outlet is also arranged at a relatively high position. Especially when the refrigerant flow rate is relatively low, the refrigerant is likely to fail to reach the top, which in turn leads to uneven subsequent liquid separation.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] The disclosed embodiments provide a manifold component, a variable split heat exchanger and an air conditioner, which solve the problem that the refrigerant in the manifold component cannot reach the top and causes uneven liquid separation.

[0009] In some embodiments, the header member comprises:

[0010] The collecting pipe comprises a first pipe section and a second pipe section, and the first end of the first pipe section is connected to the second pipe section through a conducting component;

[0011] In addition, the first pipe section is provided with a first outflow port, and the distance between the first outflow port and the first end of the first pipe section is L1, and 20 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 160 mm.

[0012] Optionally, the manifold component further includes a liquid inlet pipe, and the liquid inlet pipe includes:

[0013] The acceleration section has an arc-shaped axis and is used to accelerate and separate the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing through;

[0014] The connecting section has a first end connected to the accelerating section and a second end connected to the second pipe section.

[0015] Optionally, the axes of the first pipe section, the second pipe section and the connecting section are coaxially arranged;

[0016] The distance between the second end of the first pipe section and the first end of the connecting section is L2, and 125 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 300 mm.

[0017] Optionally, the conducting component is configured to be unidirectionally conducting, and the conducting direction is limited to flowing from the second pipe section to the first pipe section.

[0018] Optionally, the header component further comprises:

[0019] The discrete element is arranged in the connecting section and is used to discrete the refrigerant flowing through the connecting section.

[0020] Optionally, the second end of the first pipe segment is a sealed end, and the first outflow port is arranged on a side wall of the first pipe segment.

[0021] Optionally, the manifold component further includes a liquid dispensing tube, and the liquid dispensing tube includes:

[0022] A lower transverse section, a first end of which is connected to the first outflow port;

[0023] A vertical section, a first end of which is connected to the second end of the lower horizontal section, and a second end of which extends upward;

[0024] an upper horizontal section, a first end of which is connected to a second end of the vertical section;

[0025] A plurality of liquid separation sections connected to the second end of the upper horizontal section;

[0026] Furthermore, the axes of the upper transverse section and the lower transverse section are perpendicular to the axis of the first pipe section, and the axis of the vertical section is parallel to the axis of the first pipe section.

[0027] Optionally, the distance between the axis of the upper transverse section and the axis of the lower transverse section is L3, and 22mm≤L3≤190mm; and / or,

[0028] The distance between the axis of the upper transverse section and the second end of the first pipe section is L4, and 123mm≤L4≤190mm; and / or,

[0029] The distance between the axis of the vertical section and the axis of the first pipe section is L5, and L5≥19 mm.

[0030] Optionally, the length of the lower transverse section is L6, and L6 ≥ 9 mm; and / or,

[0031] The length of the upper transverse section is L7, and L7 ≥ 18 mm; and / or,

[0032] The upper horizontal section is connected to the vertical section through a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10mm; and / or,

[0033] The lower horizontal section is connected to the vertical section through a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10mm.

[0034] Optionally, the plurality of liquid separation sections include:

[0035] A first liquid separation section, a first end of which is connected to the upper horizontal section;

[0036] The first end of the second liquid-separating section is connected to the upper transverse section and is located below the first liquid-separating section; and the first liquid-separating section, the second liquid-separating section and the upper transverse section are in a transverse Y-shaped structure.

[0037] Optionally, the second pipe section is provided with a second outflow port, and the second outflow port is provided with a third liquid separation section.

[0038] In some embodiments, the variable split heat exchanger includes the header member.

[0039] Optionally, the variable split heat exchanger further includes:

[0040] A plurality of first heat exchange branches are connected to the first flow outlet through the liquid distribution pipe;

[0041] Furthermore, when the variable split heat exchanger is used as a condenser, the conducting component can connect at least part of the first heat exchange branches in series; when the variable split heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, the conducting component can connect at least part of the first heat exchange branches in parallel.

[0042] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the variable split heat exchanger.

[0043] The manifold component, variable split heat exchanger and air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0044] The refrigerant flows from the second pipe section and the conducting component to the first pipe section in turn, and then flows out from the first outlet. At this time, the conducting component will inevitably cause obstruction and pressure loss to the refrigerant flowing through. When the manifold is high and the refrigerant flow is small, it is easy for the refrigerant to fail to reach the top. Here, by limiting the value of L to a suitable range of 20mm to 160mm, the height of the manifold is shortened, which is conducive to the refrigerant rushing to the top of the manifold, thereby ensuring the subsequent uniform liquid separation.

[0045] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0047] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a header component of the related art;

[0048] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a heat exchanger of related technology;

[0049] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of refrigerant flow in a heat exchanger of the related art;

[0050] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the liquid separation effect of the header component of the related art;

[0051] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a manifold component provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of a header component provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the dimensions of various parts of the header component provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchanger provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of refrigerant flow when the heat exchanger provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is used as an evaporator;

[0056] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of refrigerant flow when the heat exchanger provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is used as a condenser;

[0057] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the liquid separation effect of the collecting pipe component provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Reference numerals:

[0059] 100, manifold; 110, first pipe section; 111, first outlet; 120, second pipe section; 121, second outlet; 130, first valve component; 131, first check valve; 140, second valve component; 141, second check valve;

[0060] 200, liquid inlet pipe; 210, acceleration section; 220, connecting section; 221, discrete element;

[0061] 300, liquid dispensing pipe; 310, lower horizontal section; 320, vertical section; 330, upper horizontal section; 340, first liquid dispensing section; 350, second liquid dispensing section; 360, third liquid dispensing section; 370, connecting pipe;

[0062] 400, converging manifold; 401, third pipe section; 402, fourth pipe section; 410, branch No. 1; 420, branch No. 2; 430, branch No. 3;

[0063] 500. Variable split flow heat exchanger. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0065] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the disclosed embodiments and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate to describe the disclosed embodiments here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0066] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0067] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0068] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0070] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0071] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0072] The variable split flow heat exchanger 500 disclosed in the related art has a header component such as Figure 1 As shown. The manifold 100 includes a first pipe section 110 and a second pipe section 120, and the first end of the first pipe section 110 is connected to the second pipe section 120 through a first one-way valve 131. The first pipe section 110 is provided with a first flow outlet 111, and the second pipe section 120 is provided with a second flow outlet 121. The first liquid separation section 340 and the second liquid separation section 350 are connected to the first flow outlet 111 through a connecting pipe 370, and the third liquid separation section 360 is connected to the second flow outlet 121. Figure 2 As shown, the variable flow split heat exchanger 500 further includes a converging manifold 400, which includes a third pipe segment 401 and a fourth pipe segment 402, and the third pipe segment 401 is connected to the fourth pipe segment 402 through a second one-way valve 141. In addition, the two ends of the first branch 410 are respectively connected to the first liquid separation segment 340 and the third pipe segment 401, the two ends of the second branch 420 are respectively connected to the second liquid separation segment 350 and the fourth pipe segment 402, and the two ends of the third branch 430 are respectively connected to the third liquid separation segment 360 and the fourth pipe segment 402.

[0073] The variable split heat exchanger 500 disclosed in the related art can be used as an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an evaporator when the air conditioner is heating. The refrigerant flow direction is as follows: Figure 3 As shown by the arrow. And the simulation results of the liquid separation effect of the air conditioner under the rated heating condition are as follows Figure 4It can be seen that the liquid flow rate of the first branch 410 is slightly greater than the liquid flow rate of the second branch 420 ; the liquid flow rate of the third branch 430 is significantly less than the liquid flow rates of the first branch 410 and the second branch 420 .

[0074] Combination Figure 5-9 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a manifold component. The manifold component includes a manifold 100, and the manifold 100 includes a first pipe segment 110 and a second pipe segment 120, and the first end of the first pipe segment 110 is connected to the first end of the second pipe segment 120 through a conductive component; and the first pipe segment 110 is provided with a first flow outlet 111, and the distance between the first flow outlet 111 and the first end of the first pipe segment 110 is L1, and 20mm≤L1≤160mm. Here, the center line of the first flow outlet 111 is used as the end point for calculating the distance.

[0075] In this embodiment, the refrigerant flows from the second pipe section 120 and the conductive component to the first pipe section 110 in sequence, and then flows out from the first flow outlet 111. At this time, the conductive component will inevitably cause obstruction and pressure loss to the refrigerant flowing through. When the manifold 100 is high and the refrigerant flow rate is small, it is easy for the refrigerant to fail to reach the top. Here, by limiting the value of L1 to a suitable range of 20 mm to 160 mm, the height of the manifold 100 is shortened, which is conducive to the refrigerant rushing to the top of the manifold 100, thereby ensuring the subsequent uniform liquid separation.

[0076] Exemplarily, the value of L1 can be selected as 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 70mm, 75mm, 80mm, 85mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm or 160mm.

[0077] Optionally, the conducting component is configured to be unidirectionally conducting, and the conducting direction is limited to flowing from the second pipe segment 120 to the first pipe segment 110 .

[0078] In this embodiment, the conduction component includes a one-way valve or a solenoid valve externally disposed at the connection between the first pipe segment 110 and the second pipe segment 120, such as the first valve component 130. Alternatively, the conduction component includes a one-way conduction structure built into the connection between the first pipe segment 110 and the second pipe segment 120. The one-way conduction structure may be a one-way valve or a solenoid valve built into the pipe body, or may be other one-way conduction structures built into the pipe body, such as a baffle structure that can only be flipped in one direction. No specific limitation is made here.

[0079] Alternatively, if Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the manifold assembly further includes a liquid inlet pipe 200, which includes an acceleration section 210 and a connection section 220. The axis of the acceleration section 210 is arc-shaped, and is used to accelerate and separate the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing through; the first end of the connection section 220 is connected to the acceleration section 210, and the second end thereof is connected to the second pipe section 120.

[0080] In this embodiment, the refrigerant flows from the acceleration section 210 and the connection section 220 to the second pipe section 120 in sequence. Here, the axis of the acceleration section 210 is arc-shaped, which has a certain centrifugal and acceleration effect. Preferably, the axis of the acceleration section 210 is U-shaped. After the refrigerant passes through the U-shaped acceleration section 210, due to the centrifugal force, the liquid refrigerant in the two-phase refrigerant gathers on the outside of the U-shaped curved wall, and the gaseous refrigerant gathers in the middle of the U-shaped curved wall, forming an unevenly mixed gas-liquid two-phase state.

[0081] Optionally, the acceleration section 210 and the connection section 220 are integrally formed.

[0082] Optionally, the second end of the second pipe section 120 is provided with a constriction, and the second end of the connecting section 220 is inserted into the constriction.

[0083] Optionally, the manifold assembly further includes a discrete element 221. The discrete element 221 is disposed in the connecting section 220 and is used to discrete the refrigerant flowing through the connecting section.

[0084] In this embodiment, by providing a discrete element 221 in the connecting section 220, it is helpful to break up the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing out of the acceleration section 210, thereby improving the mixing uniformity of the refrigerant. The discrete element 221 can be a plate-like structure with holes, or other structures, and the material of the discrete element 221 can be metal or fabric.

[0085] Exemplarily, the discrete element 221 has a plurality of liquid balancing holes to disperse and mix the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant. Preferably, the liquid balancing holes of the discrete element 221 are larger than or equal to 5 mm to prevent the liquid balancing holes from throttling the refrigerant.

[0086] In another exemplary embodiment, the discrete element 221 includes a multi-layer liquid equilibrating structure, and each layer of the liquid equilibrating structure is provided with a liquid equilibrating hole. This is conducive to improving the mixed flow effect of the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant. Preferably, the liquid equilibrating holes in the multi-layer liquid equilibrating structure are arranged in an interlaced manner.

[0087] Alternatively, if Figure 5 As shown, the axes of the first pipe section 110, the second pipe section 120 and the connecting section 220 are coaxially arranged; wherein, the distance between the second end of the first pipe section 110 and the first end of the connecting section 220 is L2, and 125mm≤L2≤300mm.

[0088] In this embodiment, if the height of the manifold 100 is high and the refrigerant flow rate is low, the refrigerant is prone to not being able to reach the top, which leads to uneven subsequent liquid separation. Here, by limiting the value of L2 to a suitable range of 125 mm to 300 mm, reducing the height of the manifold 100 is conducive to the refrigerant filling the top, thereby ensuring uniform subsequent liquid separation. Preferably, the second end of the first pipe section 110 and the first end of the connecting section 220 are partially inserted into the valve member 130.

[0089] Exemplarily, the value of L2 can be selected as 125mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm, 190mm, 200mm, 210mm, 220mm, 230mm, 240mm, 250mm, 260mm, 270mm, 280mm, 290mm or 300mm.

[0090] Optionally, the second end of the first pipe segment 110 is a sealed end, and the first outlet 111 is provided on the side wall of the first pipe segment 110. Thus, by providing the first outlet 111 on the side wall of the first pipe segment 110 and sealing the second end thereof, it is possible to ensure that the fluid flows along a predetermined path, and to avoid leakage of the fluid from the second end or unnecessary backflow.

[0091] Alternatively, if Figure 6 As shown, the manifold assembly further includes a liquid distributing pipe 300, which includes a lower transverse section 310, a vertical section 320, an upper transverse section 330, and a plurality of liquid distributing sections. The first end of the lower transverse section 310 is connected to the first outlet 111; the first end of the vertical section 320 is connected to the second end of the lower transverse section 310, and the second end thereof extends upward; the first end of the upper transverse section 330 is connected to the second end of the vertical section 320; the plurality of liquid distributing sections are connected to the second end of the upper transverse section 330; and the axis of the upper transverse section 330 and the axis of the lower transverse section 310 are perpendicular to the axis of the first pipe section 110, and the axis of the vertical section 320 is parallel to the axis of the first pipe section 110.

[0092] In this embodiment, the refrigerant of the first outlet 111 flows to the multiple liquid separation sections from the lower horizontal section 310, the vertical section 320 and the upper horizontal section 330 in sequence, and the multiple liquid separation sections are respectively connected to the multiple first heat exchange branches, thereby realizing flow diversion. The height of the manifold 100 is relatively low within the range defined by L2. In order to meet the installation height requirement of the liquid separation section, the liquid separation section can reach the installation height by extending the length of the vertical section 320.

[0093] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the distance between the axis of the upper transverse section 330 and the axis of the lower transverse section 310 is L3, and 22 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 190 mm.

[0094] Exemplarily, the value of L3 can be selected as 22mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm or 190mm.

[0095] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the distance between the axis of the upper transverse section 330 and the second end of the first pipe section 110 is L4, and 123 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 190 mm.

[0096] Exemplarily, the value of L4 can be selected as 123mm, 125mm, 130mm, 135mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm or 190mm.

[0097] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the distance between the axis of the vertical section 320 and the axis of the first pipe section 110 is L5, and L5 ≥ 19 mm.

[0098] Exemplarily, the value of L5 can be selected as 19 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, 40 mm, 45 mm or 50 mm.

[0099] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the length of the lower transverse section 310 is L6, and L6 ≥ 9 mm.

[0100] Exemplarily, the value of L6 can be selected as 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm or 30mm.

[0101] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the length of the upper transverse section 330 is L7, and L7 is ≥ 18 mm.

[0102] Exemplarily, the value of L7 can be selected as 18mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm, 30mm, 33mm, 35mm, 36mm or 40mm.

[0103] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the upper horizontal section 330 is connected to the vertical section 320 via a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10 mm.

[0104] Exemplarily, the bending radius of the bending section may be selected to be 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm or 20 mm.

[0105] Alternatively, if Figure 7As shown, the lower horizontal section 310 is connected to the vertical section 320 via a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10 mm.

[0106] Exemplarily, the bending radius of the bending section may be selected to be 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm or 20 mm.

[0107] Optionally, the plurality of liquid separation sections include a first liquid separation section 340 and a second liquid separation section 350. The first end of the first liquid separation section 340 is connected to the upper horizontal section 330; the first end of the second liquid separation section 350 is connected to the upper horizontal section 330 and is located below the first liquid separation section 340; and the first liquid separation section 340, the second liquid separation section 350 and the upper horizontal section 330 are in a horizontal Y-shaped structure. Here, the Y-shaped structure allows the first liquid separation section 340 and the second liquid separation section 350 to be arranged vertically, making full use of the space and making the entire liquid separation system compact.

[0108] Optionally, the second pipe section 120 is provided with a second outflow port 121 , and the second outflow port 121 is provided with a third liquid separation section 360 . Here, the second outflow port 121 is provided on a side wall of the second pipe section 120 .

[0109] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a variable split heat exchanger 500, comprising the manifold component described in any of the above embodiments.

[0110] Optionally, the variable split heat exchanger 500 also includes a plurality of first heat exchange branches, all of which are connected to the first flow outlet 111 through the liquid distribution pipe 300; and when the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as a condenser, the conducting component can connect at least some of the first heat exchange branches in series; when the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an evaporator, the conducting component can connect at least some of the first heat exchange branches in parallel.

[0111] For example, Figure 8 As shown, the plurality of first heat exchange branches include a first branch 410 and a second branch 420, and the first end of the first branch 410 is connected to the first liquid separation section 340, and the first end of the second branch 420 is connected to the second liquid separation section 350. The conducting component adopts a unidirectional first valve component 130, and the refrigerant can only flow from the second pipe section 120 to the first pipe section 110. When the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as a condenser, the first valve component 130 is blocked, and the first branch 410 and the second branch 420 are connected in series; when the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an evaporator, the first valve component 130 is connected, and the first branch 410 and the second branch 420 are connected in parallel.

[0112] Optionally, the variable flow split heat exchanger 500 further includes a converging manifold 400 and a third branch 430. The converging manifold 400 includes a third pipe segment 401 and a fourth pipe segment 402, and the third pipe segment 401 is connected to the fourth pipe segment 402 through the second valve component 140. The second valve component 140 includes a valve configured to be unidirectionally conductive, and the conductive direction is limited to flow from the fourth pipe segment 402 to the third pipe segment 401. The first end of the third branch 430 is connected to the second outlet 121.

[0113] For example, the second end of the first branch 410 is connected to the third pipe section 401, the second end of the second branch 420 is connected to the fourth pipe section 402, and the second end of the third branch 430 is connected to the fourth pipe section 402. When the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an evaporator, the refrigerant flow path is as follows: Fig. 9 When the variable split flow heat exchanger 500 is used as a condenser, the refrigerant flow path is as follows Fig.10 shown.

[0114] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising the variable split heat exchanger 500 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0115] Optionally, the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an outdoor unit of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is heating, the variable split heat exchanger 500 is used as an evaporator. Since the variable split heat exchanger 500 uses the above-mentioned manifold component, the liquid separation of each branch is more uniform, thereby improving the overall performance of the air conditioner. In addition, the simulation results of the liquid separation effect of the air conditioner under the rated heating condition are as follows: Fig.11 As shown. It can be seen that compared with Figure 4 The data shown show that the liquid flow rate of the second branch 420 is slightly greater than that of the first branch 410 when the manifold component of the present application is used, and the liquid flow rate of the third branch 430 increases and approaches that of the first branch 410 and the second branch 420. Therefore, the three branches using the manifold component of the present application have a better liquid separation effect.

[0116] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A header component, characterized in that: include: A collecting pipe (100) comprises a first pipe section (110) and a second pipe section (120), wherein a first end of the first pipe section (110) is connected to the second pipe section (120) via a conducting component; Furthermore, the first pipe section (110) is provided with a first outflow port (111), and the distance between the first outflow port (111) and the first end of the first pipe section (110) is L1, and 20 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 160 mm.

2. The header member according to claim 1, characterized in that The manifold component further comprises a liquid inlet pipe (200), and the liquid inlet pipe (200) comprises: The acceleration section (210) has an arc-shaped axis and is used to accelerate and separate the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing therethrough; The connecting section (220) has a first end connected to the accelerating section (210) and a second end connected to the second pipe section (120).

3. The header member according to claim 2, characterized in that The axes of the first pipe section (110), the second pipe section (120) and the connecting section (220) are coaxially arranged; The distance between the second end of the first pipe section (110) and the first end of the connecting section (220) is L2, and 125 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 300 mm.

4. The header member according to claim 1, characterized in that The conducting component is configured to be unidirectionally conducting, and the conducting direction is limited to flow from the second pipe section (120) to the first pipe section (110).

5. The header member according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The discrete element (221) is disposed in the connecting section (220) and is used to discrete the refrigerant flowing through the connecting section.

6. The header member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The second end of the first pipe section (110) is a sealed end, and the first outflow port (111) is arranged on the side wall of the first pipe section (110).

7. The header member according to claim 6, characterized in that The manifold component further comprises a liquid distributing tube (300), and the liquid distributing tube (300) comprises: A lower transverse section (310), a first end of which is connected to the first outflow port (111); A vertical section (320), a first end of which is connected to the second end of the lower horizontal section (310), and a second end of which extends upward; An upper horizontal section (330), a first end of which is connected to a second end of the vertical section (320); A plurality of liquid separation sections connected to the second end of the upper transverse section (330); Furthermore, the axis of the upper transverse section (330) and the axis of the lower transverse section (310) are perpendicular to the axis of the first pipe section (110), and the axis of the vertical section (320) is parallel to the axis of the first pipe section (110).

8. The header member according to claim 7, characterized in that The distance between the axis of the upper transverse section (330) and the axis of the lower transverse section (310) is L3, and 22 mm ≤ L3 ≤ 190 mm; and / or, The distance between the axis of the upper transverse section (330) and the second end of the first pipe section (110) is L4, and 123 mm ≤ L4 ≤ 190 mm; and / or, The distance between the axis of the vertical section (320) and the axis of the first pipe section (110) is L5, and L5 is ≥ 19 mm.

9. The header member according to claim 7, characterized in that The length of the lower transverse section (310) is L6, and L6 ≥ 9 mm; and / or, The length of the upper transverse section (330) is L7, and L7 ≥ 18 mm; and / or, The upper horizontal section (330) is connected to the vertical section (320) via a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10 mm; and / or, The lower horizontal section (310) is connected to the vertical section (320) via a bending section, and the bending radius of the bending section is ≥10 mm.

10. The header member according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: Multiple dispensing sections include: A first liquid separation section (340), a first end of which is connected to the upper transverse section (330); The second liquid separation section (350) has a first end connected to the upper transverse section (330) and is located below the first liquid separation section (340); and the first liquid separation section (340), the second liquid separation section (350) and the upper transverse section (330) are in a transverse Y-shaped structure.

11. The header member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The second pipe section (120) is provided with a second outflow port (121), and the second outflow port (121) is provided with a third liquid separation section (360).

12. A variable split flow heat exchanger, characterized in that: Comprising the header member according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The variable split heat exchanger according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of first heat exchange branches are connected to the first flow outlet (111) through the liquid distribution pipe (300); Furthermore, when the variable split heat exchanger is used as a condenser, the conducting component can connect at least part of the first heat exchange branches in series; when the variable split heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, the conducting component can connect at least part of the first heat exchange branches in parallel.

14. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising the variable split heat exchanger as claimed in claim 12 or 13.

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