Thin vertical wall-attached U-shaped air handling unit

By setting up a U-shaped air passage and a cold-break bridge frame in the box of the vertical air treatment unit, the problems of insufficient air volume and large footprint of the existing unit are solved, and efficient air treatment and space utilization are achieved.

CN223005071UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-20ZHEJIANG SINOKING AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422170487.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-05
Publication Date
2025-06-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-05

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Technical Problem

The existing vertical air treatment units have small air volume and low positions in the new air outlet and return air outlet, which is difficult to meet the needs of air duct setting and positioning in air conditioning places. At the same time, they occupy a large area and have low space utilization.

Method used

A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air treatment unit is designed. By providing a first partition and a second partition in the box, the air passages are separated into a U-shaped structure to ensure the compactness and efficiency of air flow, and the floor area is reduced through the box formed by a cold-break bridge-type frame and a sandwich panel.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that while ensuring the air volume of the unit, it reduces the floor area, improves the space utilization rate, meets the requirements of places with small placement space, and effectively isolates the air in each functional section, prevents air return, and ensures air volume.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of air treatment, in particular to a thin vertical wall-attached U-shaped air treatment unit which comprises a box body, a first partition plate and a second partition plate are fixedly connected to the interior of the box body, and the interior of the box body is divided by the first partition plate and the second partition plate to form a U-shaped air channel. A fresh air section, a primary filter section, an air return section, a heat and humidity treatment section, a fan section, a flow equalizing section, an efficient filter section and an air outlet section are sequentially mounted in the U-shaped air channel, the first partition plate is arranged between the fresh air section and the air outlet section, and the second partition plate is arranged between the fresh air section and the fan section; the air volume of the unit can be guaranteed, meanwhile, the occupied area can be reduced, and the space utilization rate is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air treatment, in particular to a thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air treatment unit. Background Art

[0002] Combined air-conditioning units can be divided into two categories according to the installation form: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal units occupy a large area, are relatively small in height, and have low utilization of the height space of the machine room. Vertical units have improved floor space, but the positions of the fresh air inlet and return air inlet are relatively low. When the air volume of the unit is small, it does not conform to the positioning of the air duct in the air-conditioning place. Therefore, an air handling unit is needed that can not only ensure the air volume of the unit, increase the air volume of the unit, but also reduce the floor space and improve space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit, which can reduce the floor space and improve the space utilization while ensuring the air volume of the unit.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit comprises a box body, a first partition and a second partition are fixedly connected inside the box body, the first partition and the second partition separate the inside of the box body to form a U-shaped air channel, a fresh air section, a primary filter section, a return air section, a heat and moisture treatment section, a fan section, a flow equalization section, a high-efficiency filter section and an air outlet section are sequentially installed in the U-shaped air channel, the first partition is arranged between the fresh air section and the air outlet section, and the second partition is arranged between the fresh air section and the fan section;

[0006] The box body is composed of a cold-break bridge-type frame and a sandwich panel;

[0007] A wheel hub with a self-locking function is provided at the bottom of the box;

[0008] The fan section includes a fan and a motor for driving the fan to move;

[0009] The fan and the motor are both fixedly connected in the box through a fan fixing bracket;

[0010] The heat and moisture treatment section includes a surface cooling water retaining section, a heating section and a humidifying section;

[0011] Inspection doors are provided at positions corresponding to the fresh air section, humidification section and fan section on the box body;

[0012] The box body is provided with an air inlet valve, an air return valve and an air supply valve;

[0013] The air inlet valve is connected to the fresh air section, the return air valve is connected to the return air section, and the supply air valve is connected to the outlet air section;

[0014] The air enters the fresh air section from the outside through the air inlet valve, and then enters the primary filter section through the fresh air section. After being purified by the primary filter section, the air enters the return air section and is fully mixed with the return air that enters the box through the return air valve. Then, the air enters the heat and humidity treatment section. The surface cooling water retaining section in the heat and humidity treatment section can exchange heat with the air. The heating section is provided with a hot water coil, which can heat the passing air. The humidifier provided in the humidification section can humidify the treated air to increase the humidity of the air. The air that has undergone heat and humidity treatment enters the fan section, and the fan section sends the air to the equalizing flow section. The equalizing flow section is provided with multiple equalizing flow baffles. Under the action of the equalizing flow baffles, the air flow rate reaches a uniform speed. Finally, the air is purified by the high-efficiency filter section and enters the supply air valve through the air outlet section for discharge.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The interior of the box is divided into a U-shaped air channel by the first partition and the second partition, so that the internal space of the unit is compact, the floor area is narrow and the appearance is vertical and thin, thus meeting the requirements for places with small placement space; and the U-shaped air channel can effectively isolate the air of each functional section, prevent air backflow, and ensure the air volume. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cold-break bridge type frame structure of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: fresh air section 1; primary filter section 2; return air section 3; surface cooling water retaining section 4; heating section 5; humidification section 6; fan section 7; flow equalization section 8; high efficiency filter section 9; air outlet section 10; box body 11; first partition 12; second partition 13; air inlet valve 14; return air valve 15; air supply valve 16; wheel hub 17; fan fixing bracket 18. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 2As shown in the figure, in order to achieve the technical effect of "while ensuring the air volume of the unit, it is also possible to reduce the floor area and improve the space utilization rate", the structure and function of a thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit will be described in detail below;

[0023] A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit includes a box body. Inside the box body 11, a first partition 12 and a second partition 13 are fixedly connected. The first partition 12 and the second partition 13 divide the interior of the box body into a U-shaped air passage. Inside the U-shaped air passage, a fresh air section 1, a primary filter section 2, a return air section 3, a heat and moisture treatment section, a fan section 7, a flow equalization section 8, a high-efficiency filter section 9, and an air outlet section 10 are sequentially installed. The first partition 12 is arranged between the fresh air section 1 and the air outlet section 10, and the second partition 13 is arranged between the fresh air section 1 and the fan section 7; As Figure 2 shown, it is the distribution structure of the first partition 12 and the second partition 13 inside the box body 11;

[0024] The box body 11 is composed of a cold bridge type frame and a sandwich panel; The frame of the box body 11 is composed of reinforced nylon tees + cold bridge-breaking aluminum alloy skeletons, combined with polyurethane foam panels; The aluminum alloy profile frame and the panel are separated, which can realize large-scale disassembly and assembly of the panel, facilitating the replacement and maintenance of internal components. The panel adopts a double-layer sandwich structure, and the standard configuration is color steel plates on the inner and outer layers, with polyurethane high-pressure foam filling in the middle, which is a heat-insulating box body with high thermal resistance, low leakage, and high strength;

[0025] As Figure 2 shown, the bottom of the box body 11 is fixedly connected with a base through bolts and nuts. The base can be a channel steel base formed by integral welding or an integral C-shaped steel base, which not only has good load-bearing capacity but also facilitates the forklift transportation of the unit;

[0026] The bottom of the box body is provided with wheels 17 with a self-locking function; The wheels are for making the unit more convenient to move in a narrow space and can be fixed to the base with screws;

[0027] The fan section 7 includes a fan and a motor for driving the fan to move; Both the fan and the motor are fixedly connected to the inside of the box body 11 through a fan fixing bracket 18; The fan used is a volute-less fan, which can provide a large amount of air flow while reducing noise; The motor used is a variable frequency motor;

[0028] The heat and humidity treatment section includes a surface cooler and water baffle section 4, a heating section 5, and a humidifying section 6. Condensate is generated under the heat exchange effect of the surface cooler. To prevent water leakage in the unit, the heat and humidity treatment section is placed on a water receiving tray, and the condensate will also fall into the water receiving tray due to gravity. A water baffle is provided behind the surface cooler, and the inclined blades in the water baffle can prevent the "water splashing" phenomenon of the condensate. The heating section 5 is provided with a hot water coil to heat the passing air. The humidifier provided in the humidifying section 6 can humidify the treated air to increase the humidity of the air.

[0029] Maintenance doors are provided at the corresponding positions of the fresh air section 1, the humidifying section 6, and the fan section 7 on the cabinet 11, facilitating the maintenance and repair of the internal functional sections of the unit. The maintenance door is a hinge-type multi-handle aluminum-plastic-aluminum door, which is formed by integral foaming with broken cold bridges, and is equipped with dot glue sealing and a self-provided safety pressure relief device, featuring high strength, good sealing performance, and high safety.

[0030] As Figure 2 shown, an air inlet valve 14, an air return valve 15, and an air supply valve 16 are provided on the cabinet 11. The air inlet valve 14 is connected to the fresh air section 1, the air return valve 15 is connected to the air return section 3, and the air supply valve 16 is connected to the air outlet section 10.

[0031] Air enters the fresh air section 1 from the outside through the air inlet valve 14, and the air enters the primary filter section 2 after passing through the fresh air section 1. The primary filter section 2 is provided with an air filter with a filter mesh frame, and different performance air filters can be used according to specific air purification requirements. The filter frame unit is locked to the panel of the cabinet with screws, and each frame unit can be buckled together or removed separately for replacement, avoiding material waste caused by large-area replacement of the air filter.

[0032] After being purified by the primary filter section 2, the air enters the air return section 3 and is fully mixed with the return air entering the inside of the cabinet 11 through the air return valve 15, and then enters the heat and humidity treatment section. The surface cooler and water baffle section 4 in the heat and humidity treatment section can exchange heat with the air. The heating section 5 is provided with a hot water coil to heat the passing air. The humidifier provided in the humidifying section 6 can humidify the treated air to increase the humidity of the air. The air after heat and humidity treatment enters the fan section 7, and the fan section 7 sends the air to the equalizing section 8. The equalizing section 8 is provided with a plurality of equalizing partitions. Under the action of the equalizing partitions, the air flow rate reaches a uniform speed. Finally, the air is purified by the high-efficiency filter section 9 and discharged through the air outlet section 10 into the air supply valve 16.

Claims

1. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit, comprising a box body, characterized in that: A first partition (12) and a second partition (13) are fixedly connected inside the box body (11); the first partition (12) and the second partition (13) divide the inside of the box body into a U-shaped air passage; a fresh air section (1), a primary filter section (2), a return air section (3), a heat and moisture treatment section, a fan section (7), a flow equalization section (8), a high-efficiency filter section (9) and an air outlet section (10) are sequentially installed in the U-shaped air passage; the first partition (12) is arranged between the fresh air section (1) and the air outlet section (10); and the second partition (13) is arranged between the fresh air section (1) and the fan section (7).

2. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is composed of a cold-break bridge-type frame and a sandwich panel.

3. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wheel hub (17) with a self-locking function is arranged at the bottom of the box.

4. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan section (7) comprises a fan and a motor for driving the fan to move.

5. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fan and the motor are both fixedly connected in the box body (11) via a fan fixing bracket (18).

6. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat and moisture treatment section comprises a surface cooling water retaining section (4), a heating section (5) and a humidifying section (6).

7. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: Inspection doors are provided at positions corresponding to the fresh air section (1), the humidification section (6) and the fan section (7) on the box body (11).

8. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The box body (11) is provided with an air inlet valve (14), an air return valve (15) and an air supply valve (16).

9. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The air inlet valve (14) is connected to the fresh air section (1), the air return valve (15) is connected to the return air section (3), and the air supply valve (16) is connected to the air outlet section (10).

10. A thin vertical wall-mounted U-shaped air handling unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: Air enters the fresh air section (1) from the outside through the air inlet valve (14), and then enters the primary filter section (2) through the fresh air section (1). After being purified by the primary filter section (2), the air enters the return air section (3) and is fully mixed with the return air entering the box (11) through the return air valve (15), and then enters the heat and moisture treatment section. The surface cooling water retaining section (4) in the heat and moisture treatment section can exchange heat with the air, and the heating section (5) is provided with a hot water coil, which can heat the air passing through. The air is heated; the humidifier provided in the humidifying section (6) can humidify the treated air to increase the humidity of the air; the air that has been heat-humidified enters the fan section (7), and the fan section (7) sends the air to the flow-equalizing section (8). The flow-equalizing section (8) is provided with a plurality of flow-equalizing baffles. Under the action of the flow-equalizing baffles, the flow velocity of the air reaches a uniform velocity. Finally, the air is purified by the high-efficiency filtering section (9) and enters the air supply valve (16) through the air outlet section (10) to be discharged.