Modularized integral air conditioner

By dividing air conditioners into indoor unit modules, outdoor unit air-cooling modules and outdoor unit cooling tower modules, modular design and parallel production are realized, solving the problems of long air conditioners development and delivery cycles in the existing technology, and improving production efficiency and delivery speed.

CN222916428UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27GUANGDONG HIWAVE TECH
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Application Number
CN202420834811.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-19
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-19

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Technical Problem

The use of existing large modular air conditioners in data centers has difficulty in developing and building models, and is unable to subcontract parallel design, production and transportation, resulting in long delivery cycles.

Method used

The air conditioner is designed as three independent modules: indoor unit module, outdoor unit air-cooling module and outdoor unit cooling tower module. The integrated air conditioner unit is formed through the module merging box, plug-in wire and hose docking.

Benefits of technology

Modular design is realized, allowing parallel development, processing and transportation, saving production and placing sites, improving production efficiency, reducing equipment and manpower investment, and greatly shortening product delivery cycles.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a modularized integral air conditioner which comprises an indoor unit module, an outdoor unit air cooling module and an outdoor unit cooling tower module. The first shell is detachably connected with the second shell through the first connecting piece; and the first shell is detachably connected with the third shell through the second connecting piece. According to the integrated air conditioning unit, the air conditioner comprises the indoor unit module, the outdoor unit air cooling module and the outdoor unit cooling tower module which are independent, the three modules can be developed, designed, processed and transported in parallel, and finally the integrated air conditioning unit is formed through module box combination, plug wire butt joint and hose butt joint. By means of the structural form of stacking the product modules, sub-packaging and parallel development design and production processing can be achieved, production and placement sites are saved, production efficiency is improved, equipment and human input is reduced, and the overall delivery cycle of products is greatly prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to a modular integral air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, for the large modular air conditioners mainly used in data centers, the indoor unit components and the outdoor unit components are integrally integrated in a large frame, and the size of the frame is basically 6m * 4m * 3m. The product development and model building are large, the operation is slow, and it cannot be subcontracted and designed in parallel. It occupies a large amount of space in processing and production, and the production time is long. Special large equipment is required for tooling, hoisting and transportation, the operation is difficult and time-consuming, and the entire product delivery cycle is seriously lengthened. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a modular integral air conditioner for the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: A modular integral air conditioner includes an indoor unit module, an outdoor unit air-cooled module and an outdoor unit cooling tower module;

[0005] The indoor unit module includes a first housing and a first heat exchange component arranged in the first housing; the outdoor unit air-cooled module includes a second housing and a second heat exchange component arranged in the second housing; the outdoor unit cooling tower module includes a third housing and a third heat exchange component arranged in the third housing;

[0006] The second housing and the third housing are both arranged on the same side of the first housing; a first connecting piece is arranged between the first housing and the second housing; a second connecting piece is arranged between the first housing and the third housing; the first housing is detachably connected to the second housing through the first connecting piece; the first housing is detachably connected to the third housing through the second connecting piece.

[0007] The utility model is further arranged such that the second housing is stacked on top of the third housing.

[0008] The utility model is further arranged such that the first heat exchange component includes a first heat exchanger and a first fan.

[0009] The utility model is further arranged such that the second heat exchange component includes a second heat exchanger and a second fan.

[0010] The utility model is further arranged such that the third heat exchange component includes an evaporation condensation component and a system pipeline component.

[0011] The utility model is further arranged such that one side of the first housing is provided with a first interface communicated with the first heat exchanger.

[0012] The present utility model is further configured such that a second interface communicating with the second heat exchanger is provided at the bottom of the second housing.

[0013] The present utility model is further configured such that a third interface communicating with the system pipeline assembly is provided at the top of the third housing.

[0014] The present utility model is further configured such that the first connecting member includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm; the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are perpendicularly arranged; the first connecting arm is fixedly provided on the second housing; the second connecting arm is provided with a first connecting hole; and a second connecting hole cooperating with the first connecting hole is provided on one side of the first housing.

[0015] The present utility model is further configured such that the second connecting member includes a first L-shaped member and a second L-shaped member; one side of the first L-shaped member is detachably connected to one side of the second L-shaped member by bolts; the other side of the first L-shaped member is detachably connected to the first housing by bolts; and the other side of the second L-shaped member is detachably connected to the third housing by bolts.

[0016] Advantages of the present utility model: By setting the air conditioner as three independent modules, namely an indoor unit module, an outdoor unit air-cooled module, and an outdoor unit cooling tower module, the three modules can be developed, designed, processed, and transported in parallel. Finally, the integrated air conditioner unit is formed through module binning, plug-in wiring, and hose docking. Such a structural form of product module stacking allows for subcontracting and parallel development, design, production, and processing, saving production and storage space, improving production efficiency, reducing equipment and labor input, and significantly shortening the overall product delivery cycle. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The utility model is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation to the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative efforts.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the indoor unit module of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the outdoor unit air-cooled module of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of part A in

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the outdoor unit cooling tower module of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 is Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of part B in

[0024] Wherein: 1. First housing; 11. First heat exchanger; 12. First fan; 13. First interface; 2. Second housing; 21. Second heat exchanger; 22. Second fan; 23. Second interface; 3. Third housing; 31. System pipeline assembly; 32. Third interface; 41. First connecting arm; 42. Second connecting arm; 43. First connecting hole; 44. Second connecting hole; 51. First L-shaped part; 52. Second L-shaped part. Specific embodiments

[0025] The present utility model will be further described in conjunction with the following embodiments.

[0026] It can be seen from Figures 1 to 6 that a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment includes an indoor unit module, an outdoor unit air-cooled module, and an outdoor unit cooling tower module;

[0027] The indoor unit module includes a first housing 1 and a first heat exchange component disposed inside the first housing 1; the outdoor unit air-cooled module includes a second housing 2 and a second heat exchange component disposed inside the second housing 2; the outdoor unit cooling tower module includes a third housing 3 and a third heat exchange component disposed inside the third housing 3;

[0028] Both the second housing 2 and the third housing 3 are disposed on the same side of the first housing 1; a first connecting member is provided between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2; a second connecting member is provided between the first housing 1 and the third housing 3; the first housing 1 is detachably connected to the second housing 2 through the first connecting member; the first housing 1 is detachably connected to the third housing 3 through the second connecting member.

[0029] In this embodiment, the air conditioner is set as three independent modules, namely an indoor unit module, an outdoor unit air-cooled module, and an outdoor unit cooling tower module. The three modules can be developed, designed, processed, and transported in parallel. Finally, the integrated air conditioner unit is formed through module binning, plug-in wiring, and hose docking. Such a structural form of product module stacking can be subcontracted for parallel development, design, production, and processing, saving production and storage space, improving production efficiency, reducing equipment and manpower input, and also greatly shortening the overall delivery cycle of the product.

[0030] The product is composed of three separate modules, which can be subcontracted and developed in parallel with division of labor. The single-module model is relatively small, which improves the development and operation speed on software. In terms of processing and production, the single module occupies the site flexibly and there is no need to set aside a particularly large site for placing and assembling parts and equipment. When producing and assembling the single module, small-sized tooling parts, lifting equipment, and transportation logistics vehicles can be used, which are flexible in operation, improve production efficiency and save costs. Finally, the overall delivery cycle of the product will also be greatly shortened, meeting the requirements of quick response and delivery.

[0031] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the second housing 2 is stacked on top of the third housing 3. Specifically, through the above arrangement, the overall structure of the air conditioner is made more compact and reasonable.

[0032] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the first heat exchange component includes a first heat exchanger 11 and a first fan 12. Specifically, through the above arrangement, the indoor air can be heat-exchanged.

[0033] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the second heat exchange component includes a second heat exchanger 21 and a second fan 22. Specifically, through the above arrangement, the outdoor air can be heat-exchanged.

[0034] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the third heat exchange component includes an evaporative condenser component and a system pipeline component 31. Specifically, through the above arrangement, the outdoor air can be further heat-exchanged, enhancing the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0035] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, one side of the first housing 1 is provided with a first interface 13 communicating with the first heat exchanger 11. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to connect the pipelines with the outdoor unit air-cooled module and the outdoor unit cooling tower module.

[0036] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the bottom of the second housing 2 is provided with a second interface 23 communicating with the second heat exchanger 21. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to connect the pipelines with the indoor unit module and the outdoor unit cooling tower module.

[0037] For a modular integrated air conditioner described in this embodiment, the top of the third housing 3 is provided with a third interface 32 communicating with the system pipeline component 31. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to connect the pipelines with the indoor unit module and the outdoor unit air-cooled module.

[0038] A modular integrated air conditioner according to this embodiment, the first connecting member includes a first connecting arm 41 and a second connecting arm 42; the first connecting arm 41 and the second connecting arm 42 are perpendicularly arranged; the first connecting arm 41 is fixedly arranged on the second housing 2; the second connecting arm 42 is provided with a first connecting hole 43; one side of the first housing 1 is provided with a second connecting hole 44 that cooperates with the first connecting hole 43. Specifically, through the above settings, when installing the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, it only needs to align the first connecting hole 43 and the second connecting hole 44 and then fix them with bolts, and the disassembly and assembly are convenient and simple.

[0039] A modular integrated air conditioner according to this embodiment, the second connecting member includes a first L-shaped member 51 and a second L-shaped member 52; one side of the first L-shaped member 51 is detachably connected to one side of the second L-shaped member 52 by bolts; the other side of the first L-shaped member 51 is detachably connected to the first housing 1 by bolts; the other side of the second L-shaped member 52 is detachably connected to the third housing 3 by bolts. Specifically, through the above settings, when installing the first housing 1 and the third housing 3, it only needs to fix the first L-shaped member 51 and the second L-shaped member 52 to the first housing 1 and the third housing 3 respectively, and then fix the first L-shaped member 51 and the second L-shaped member 52, and the disassembly and assembly are convenient and simple.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular integrated air conditioner, characterized in that: It includes indoor unit module, outdoor unit air cooling module and outdoor unit cooling tower module; The indoor unit module comprises a first shell (1) and a first heat exchange component arranged in the first shell (1); the outdoor unit air cooling module comprises a second shell (2) and a second heat exchange component arranged in the second shell (2); the outdoor unit cooling tower module comprises a third shell (3) and a third heat exchange component arranged in the third shell (3); The second shell (2) and the third shell (3) are both arranged on the same side of the first shell (1); a first connecting piece is arranged between the first shell (1) and the second shell (2); a second connecting piece is arranged between the first shell (1) and the third shell (3); the first shell (1) is detachably connected to the second shell (2) via the first connecting piece; and the first shell (1) is detachably connected to the third shell (3) via the second connecting piece.

2. A modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell (2) is stacked on top of the third shell (3).

3. A modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first heat exchange component comprises a first heat exchanger (11) and a first fan (12).

4. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second heat exchange component comprises a second heat exchanger (21) and a second fan (22).

5. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third heat exchange component includes an evaporation condensation component and a system pipeline component (31).

6. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first interface (13) communicating with the first heat exchanger (11) is provided on one side of the first shell (1).

7. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the second shell (2) is provided with a second interface (23) communicating with the second heat exchanger (21).

8. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the third shell (3) is provided with a third interface (32) which is in communication with the system pipeline assembly (31).

9. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member comprises a first connecting arm (41) and a second connecting arm (42); the first connecting arm (41) and the second connecting arm (42) are arranged vertically; the first connecting arm (41) is fixed to the second shell (2); the second connecting arm (42) is provided with a first connecting hole (43); and a second connecting hole (44) matching with the first connecting hole (43) is provided on one side of the first shell (1).

10. The modular integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting member comprises a first L-shaped member (51) and a second L-shaped member (52); one side of the first L-shaped member (51) is detachably connected to one side of the second L-shaped member (52) by means of bolts; the other side of the first L-shaped member (51) is detachably connected to the first housing (1) by means of bolts; and the other side of the second L-shaped member (52) is detachably connected to the third housing (3) by means of bolts.