Low-energy-consumption liquid cooling machine
By setting up a heat exchange module and a refrigeration module in the liquid cooler, and using a three-way valve to connect, selecting which module to use according to the external ambient temperature, the problem of high power consumption of the existing liquid cooler in a low-temperature environment is solved, and the cooling effect of low energy consumption is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421841877.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-01
AI Technical Summary
When the external ambient temperature of existing liquid chillers is low, they still need to use compressors and condensers, resulting in high power consumption and high energy consumption.
A low-energy-consuming liquid cooler is designed. By setting up a heat exchange module and a refrigeration module, and connecting with three-way valves, the heat exchange module or refrigeration module is selected according to the external ambient temperature to reduce energy consumption.
When the external ambient temperature is low, cooling is achieved through the heat exchange module to avoid the use of the refrigeration module, which significantly reduces energy consumption; when the external ambient temperature is high, cooling modules are used to enhance the cooling effect and ensure cooling efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a liquid cooler, and more specifically, to a low - energy - consumption liquid cooler. Background Art
[0002] A liquid cooler is a device that can provide constant - temperature, constant - flow, and constant - pressure cooling water. Most existing liquid coolers use a compressor, a condenser, and a condensing fan to cool down the cooling water in the liquid cooler. However, when the external environmental temperature is relatively low, the cooling water can achieve an effective cooling effect through the environmental temperature. If the compressor and condenser are still used at this time, the power consumption and energy consumption are relatively large.
[0003] Therefore, a new solution needs to be proposed to solve this problem. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] To solve the above - mentioned technical problems, the utility model provides a low - energy - consumption liquid cooler, which effectively reduces energy consumption by setting up a heat - exchange module.
[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:
[0006] A low - energy - consumption liquid cooler includes a box body and a refrigeration module arranged in the box body. A heat - exchange module is also arranged in the box body. The water inlet ends of the heat - exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected through a three - way valve. A water inlet pipe is connected to one side of the box body, and the water inlet pipe and the three - way valve are connected through a water pump. A controller for controlling the flow direction is arranged on the three - way valve. A water outlet pipe is also arranged on one side of the box body, and the water outlet ends of the heat - exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected to the water outlet pipe.
[0007] The utility model is further arranged such that the heat - exchange module includes a heat - exchange coil. One end of the heat - exchange coil is the water inlet end and is connected to the three - way valve, and the other end is the water outlet end and is connected to the water outlet pipe.
[0008] The utility model is further arranged such that a heater is connected between the water outlet end of the heat - exchange coil and the water outlet pipe.
[0009] The utility model is further arranged such that the refrigeration module includes a condensing coil, a compressor, and an evaporator. The evaporator is connected to the compressor through a four - way valve. The water inlet end of the condensing coil is connected to the four - way valve, the water outlet pipe of the condensing coil is connected to the evaporator, and the evaporator is connected to the heater.
[0010] The present utility model is further configured such that the box body is partitioned into a heat dissipation cavity and an installation cavity by a partition plate. The heat exchange coil and the condensation coil are arranged in a mutually attached manner and are both disposed in the heat dissipation cavity. There is a spacing between the side of the heat exchange coil facing away from the condensation coil and the partition plate. An axial flow fan is further provided in the heat dissipation cavity, and the air outlet of the axial flow fan is arranged towards the space between the heat exchange coil and the partition plate.
[0011] The present utility model is further configured such that a wind distribution plate is fixedly connected to the side of the partition plate close to the heat exchange coil. A plurality of mesh holes are densely distributed on the wind distribution plate, and the wind distribution plate is arranged at the middle position of the heat exchange coil.
[0012] The beneficial technical effects of the present utility model are:
[0013] By providing a heat exchange module and a refrigeration module and connecting them through a three-way valve, when the external environmental temperature is relatively low, the refrigeration module does not need to be used. The three-way valve connects the heat exchange module, and the coolant enters the outlet pipe through the heat exchange module and is discharged from the outlet pipe to cool other devices. At this time, refrigeration is not required, thus achieving a very good energy-saving effect;
[0014] When the external environmental temperature is relatively high, the three-way valve connects the refrigeration module, uses the refrigeration module for refrigeration, and then discharges it through the outlet pipe to cool other devices, enhancing the refrigeration effect and ensuring the cooling efficiency. Description of the Drawings
[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model with the box body hidden; Figure 1 :
[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model with the box body hidden; Figure 2 ;
[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the heat exchange module of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the refrigeration module of the present utility model.
[0020] In the figures, 1. Box body; 11. Partition plate; 111. Wind distribution plate; 12. Inlet pipe; 121. Make-up liquid pipe; 13. Outlet pipe; 14. Ventilation opening; 2. Water pump; 21. Expansion tank; 3. Three-way valve; 31. Controller; 4. Heat exchange coil; 5. Condensation coil; 51. Compressor; 52. Evaporator; 53. Four-way valve; 6. Heater; 7. Axial flow fan. Detailed Embodiments
[0021] In order to clearly understand the technical means of the present utility model and implement it in accordance with the content of the specification, the following further describes in detail the specific implementation manners of the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0022] A low-energy liquid cooler, as Figures 1 - 5 shown, includes a box body 1, a refrigeration module and a heat exchange module disposed in the box body 1. The interior of the box body 1 is separated into a heat dissipation chamber and an installation chamber by a partition plate 11. The water inlet ends of the heat exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected through a three-way valve 3. The three-way valve 3 is disposed in the installation chamber. One side of the box body 1 is connected with a water inlet pipe 12. A water pump 2 is connected between the water inlet pipe 12 and the three-way valve 3. The three-way valve 3 is provided with a controller 31 for controlling the flow direction. One side of the box body 1 is also provided with a water outlet pipe 13. The water outlet ends of the heat exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected to the water outlet pipe 13.
[0023] The heat exchange module includes a heat exchange coil 4. One end of the heat exchange coil 4 is a water inlet end connected to the three-way valve 3, and the other end of the heat exchange coil 4 is a water outlet end and is connected to the water outlet pipe 13 through a heater 6. The heater 6 is disposed in the installation chamber.
[0024] The refrigeration module includes a condensation coil 5, a compressor 51 and an evaporator 52. The evaporator 52 is provided with a first water inlet end and a second water inlet end, and also a first water outlet end and a second water outlet end. The compressor 51 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the heat dissipation chamber. A four-way valve 53 is fixedly connected in the installation chamber. The water inlet and outlet of the compressor 51 are both connected to the four-way valve 53. The first water inlet end of the evaporator 52 is connected to the three-way valve 3. The first water outlet end of the evaporator 52 is connected to the four-way valve 53. The water inlet end of the condensation coil 5 is connected to the four-way valve 53. The water outlet pipe 13 of the condensation coil 5 is connected to the second water inlet end of the evaporator 52. The second water outlet end of the evaporator 52 is connected to the heater 6;
[0025] An expansion tank 21 is connected between the water inlet pipe 12 and the water pump 2. When the water loss causes the pressure to decrease, the gas pressure in the expansion tank 21 is greater than the water pressure. At this time, the gas expands to squeeze out the water in the airbag and supplement it to the system; and a liquid filling pipe 121 is connected at the water inlet pipe 12, and a plug is installed. When the coolant in the entire liquid cooler is less, timely liquid filling can be carried out to ensure the water cooling effect, and the coolant can also be replaced regularly to ensure the use effect of the coolant;
[0026] A centrifugal fan 7 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the heat dissipation cavity. A ventilation opening 14 is provided on one side of the box body 1. The air inlet end of the centrifugal fan 7 faces the ventilation opening 14. The condensation coil 5 is arranged on the side of the heat exchange coil 4 away from the partition plate 11. There is a spacing between the heat exchange coil 4 and the partition plate 11. The air outlet of the centrifugal fan 7 faces the space between the heat exchange coil 4 and the partition plate 11. A wind distribution plate 111 is fixedly connected to the side of the partition plate 11 close to the heat exchange coil 4. A number of mesh holes are densely distributed on the wind distribution plate 111, and the wind distribution plate 111 is arranged at the middle position of the heat exchange coil 4. The wind distribution plate 111 is used for wind distribution, so that the wind blown by the centrifugal fan 7 onto the heat exchange coil 4 is more uniform, thus ensuring the heat dissipation effect. And being arranged at the middle position ensures the wind distribution effect;
[0027] Working principle: When the external environment temperature is relatively low, the controller 31 on the three-way valve 3 is connected to the heat exchange coil 4, and the coolant enters the heat exchange coil 4 and then enters the heater 6. When heat dissipation is required, the heater 6 does not work, and the coolant directly enters the outlet pipe 13 from the heater 6 and is discharged from the outlet pipe 13 to cool other devices. When heating is required, starting the heater 6 can achieve heating to prevent the temperature from being too low and affecting the use of the device. At this time, refrigeration is not required, thus achieving a very good energy-saving effect;
[0028] When the external environment temperature is relatively high, the controller 31 on the three-way valve 3 is connected to the first water inlet end of the evaporator 52. After the coolant enters the evaporator 52, it will enter the compressor 51 from the evaporator 52 for cooling, then enter the evaporator 52 again to achieve a refrigeration effect, then enter the condensation coil 5 from the evaporator 52, enter the heater 6 through the condensation coil 5. The heater 6 does not operate and directly enters the outlet pipe 13 and is discharged from the outlet pipe 13 to cool other devices, strengthening the refrigeration effect and ensuring the cooling efficiency.
[0029] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not used to limit the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and modifications can still be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A low energy consumption liquid cooler, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1) and a refrigeration module arranged in the housing (1); a heat exchange module is also arranged in the housing (1); the water inlet ends of the heat exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected via a three-way valve (3); one side of the housing (1) is connected with a water inlet pipe (12); the water inlet pipe (12) and the three-way valve (3) are connected via a water pump (2); a controller (31) for controlling the flow direction is arranged on the three-way valve (3); one side of the housing (1) is also provided with a water outlet pipe (13); the water outlet ends of the heat exchange module and the refrigeration module are both connected to the water outlet pipe (13).
2. The low energy consumption liquid cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange module comprises a heat exchange coil (4), one end of the heat exchange coil (4) being a water inlet end connected to a three-way valve (3), and the other end of the heat exchange coil (4) being a water outlet end connected to a water outlet pipe (13).
3. The low energy consumption liquid cooling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heater (6) is connected between the water outlet end of the heat exchange coil (4) and the water outlet pipe (13).
4. The low energy consumption liquid cooling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration module comprises a condensing coil (5), a compressor (51) and an evaporator (52); the evaporator (52) is connected to the compressor (51) via a four-way valve (53); the water inlet end of the condensing coil (5) is connected to the four-way valve (53); the water outlet pipe (13) of the condensing coil (5) is connected to the evaporator (52); and the evaporator (52) is connected to the heater (6).
5. The low energy consumption liquid cooling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (1) is divided into a heat dissipation chamber and an installation chamber by a partition plate (11); the heat exchange coil (4) and the condensing coil (5) are arranged in close contact with each other and are both arranged in the heat dissipation chamber; a distance exists between the side of the heat exchange coil (4) facing away from the condensing coil (5) and the partition plate (11); a centrifugal fan (7) is also arranged in the heat dissipation chamber; an outlet of the centrifugal fan (7) is arranged between the heat exchange coil (4) and the partition plate (11).
6. The low energy consumption liquid cooling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A wind distribution plate (111) is fixedly connected to one side of the partition plate (11) close to the heat exchange coil (4); the wind distribution plate (111) is densely covered with a plurality of mesh holes, and the wind distribution plate (111) is arranged in the middle of the heat exchange coil (4).