Self-cleaning water tank of air conditioning unit

By installing a heater and a temperature detector and heater in the water tank, the problem of the air conditioning unit caused by condensation water in the water tank was solved, and the stable operation of the air conditioning unit and the extension of the equipment life were achieved.

CN223331910UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12YANCHENG LIMA AIR CONDITIONING ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422416121.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-08
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-08

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Technical Problem

The existing water tank lacks a heating mechanism, resulting in low condensate temperature, causing condensation on the surface of the water tank, affecting the normal operation of the air conditioning unit, and may cause short circuit or damage to electrical components.

Method used

A heater and temperature detector are installed in the water tank to monitor the condensed water temperature in real time and heat it. A liquid level meter and signal generator are used to remind people to drain the water in real time. A cleaning brush and motor are used to clean the inner wall of the water tank to prevent the condensed water from freezing or overflowing.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent temperature drop and ice formation caused by condensed water, reduce damage to air conditioning unit components, ensure stable system operation, reduce maintenance costs and frequency, keep water tanks clean, and prevent electrical short circuits and equipment damage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a self-cleaning water tank of an air conditioning unit, which relates to the technical field of water tanks and comprises a water tank body, and a signal transmitter is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body. According to the utility model, after the condensate water drops into the water tank, the temperature detector detects the temperature of the condensate water, and when the temperature of the condensate water is lower, the heater starts to start and is matched with the temperature detector to quickly heat the condensate water, so that the situation that the temperature of the water tank is continuously reduced due to the low-temperature condensate water, and the condensate water appears on the surface of the water tank is prevented; damage of condensate water to other parts of the air conditioning unit is reduced, more stable operation of an air conditioning system is ensured, the service life of equipment is prolonged, the maintenance frequency and cost of the air conditioning unit can be effectively reduced, and the heater can also prevent the condensate water from freezing in the water tank, blocking a water outlet of the water tank and being unable to be discharged normally.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water tanks, in particular to a self-cleaning water tank for an air-conditioning unit. Background Art

[0002] A sink is a versatile container used to store, treat, and drain water. It's widely used in homes, industries, laboratories, and outdoor settings. Common materials include stainless steel, ceramic, quartz, artificial stone, cast iron enamel, steel plate enamel, acrylic, and crystal stone.

[0003] The existing water tank lacks a heating mechanism, and the condensed water stored inside the tank is at a low temperature, which causes the temperature of the water tank surface to continue to drop. When the air contacts the low-temperature water tank surface, the internal water vapor will condense into water on its surface. This condensed water will cause short circuits or damage to the electrical components and insulation materials inside the air-conditioning unit, thereby affecting the normal operation of the entire air-conditioning system. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that when the above equipment is in use, condensed water easily appears on the surface of the water tank, which affects the normal operation of the air-conditioning unit, and thus proposes a self-cleaning water tank for the air-conditioning unit.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit, comprising a water tank body, a signal generator fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body, a liquid level meter fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the water tank body, a baffle fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the water tank body, two long holes are opened on the top of the baffle, a guide plate is fixedly installed between the inner walls of the water tank body, a sound-absorbing plate is fixedly installed on the top of the guide plate, a group of circular holes 1 are opened on the outer wall of the water tank body, and a group of circular holes 2 are opened on the outer wall of the water tank body.

[0006] Preferably, the output end of the water tank body is fixedly connected to a water outlet, and a mounting groove 1 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body.

[0007] Preferably, a heater is fixedly inserted into the inner surface wall of the first installation groove, and a second installation groove is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body.

[0008] Preferably, a temperature detector is fixedly inserted into the inner surface wall of the second installation groove, and a motor is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body.

[0009] Preferably, a threaded rod is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor, and the inner surface wall of a set of circular holes 2 is movably inserted into the outer surface wall of the threaded rod, and the outer surface wall of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to a mounting bracket.

[0010] Preferably, a cleaning brush is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting frame, and the outer wall of the cleaning brush contacts the inner wall of the water tank body, and a circular hole three is opened on one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame.

[0011] Preferably, a guide column is movably inserted into the inner surface wall of the circular hole three, and the inner surface wall of a group of circular holes one is movably inserted into the outer surface wall of the guide column.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. In the present invention, when condensed water drips into the water tank, the temperature detector detects the temperature of the condensed water. When the temperature of the condensed water is low, the heater starts to start and cooperates with the temperature detector to quickly heat up the condensed water, thereby preventing the low-temperature condensed water from causing the temperature of the water tank to continue to drop, causing condensed water to appear on its surface, reducing the damage caused by condensed water to other components of the air-conditioning unit, ensuring that the air-conditioning system can operate more stably, extending the service life of the equipment, and effectively reducing the number and cost of maintenance of the air-conditioning unit. The heater can also prevent the condensed water from freezing in the water tank, thereby blocking the drain outlet of the water tank and preventing it from being discharged normally.

[0014] 2. In the present invention, the liquid level meter can monitor the volume of condensed water inside the water tank body in real time, and when the amount of condensed water is large, it can promptly remind people to take action through the signal generator to prevent the condensed water from overflowing from the water tank body, causing electrical short circuit or equipment damage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This utility model provides a main structural stereogram of a self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit;

[0016] Figure 2 This utility model provides a split cross-sectional view of a sealing mechanism in a self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model provides a partial structural plan of the sealing mechanism in the self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit;

[0018] Figure 4 The utility model provides a three-dimensional diagram of a fire extinguishing mechanism in a self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Sink body; 2. Signal generator; 3. Liquid level meter; 4. Baffle; 5. Long hole; 6. Guide plate; 7. Sound-absorbing panel; 8. Round hole 1; 9. Round hole 2; 10. Water outlet; 11. Mounting slot 1; 12. Heater; 13. Mounting slot 2; 14. Temperature detector; 15. Motor; 16. Threaded rod; 17. Mounting bracket; 18. Cleaning brush; 19. Round hole 3; 20. Guide column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0022] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0023] Example 1, as Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the utility model provides a self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit, comprising a water tank body 1, a signal generator 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body 1, a liquid level meter 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the water tank body 1, a baffle 4 is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the water tank body 1, two long holes 5 are provided on the top of the baffle 4, a guide plate 6 is fixedly installed between the inner walls of the water tank body 1, a sound-absorbing plate 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the guide plate 6, a group of circular holes 8 are provided on the outer wall of the water tank body 1, a group of circular holes 9 are provided on the outer wall of the water tank body 1, an output end of the water tank body 1 is fixedly connected to a water outlet 10, an installation groove 11 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body 1, a heater 12 is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the installation groove 11, an installation groove 2 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body 1, a temperature detector 14 is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the installation groove 2 13, and a motor 15 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body 1.

[0024] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 1 is that when the condensed water falls, it will first fall on the guide plate 6. At this time, the sound-absorbing plate 7 can absorb the noise generated by the falling water drops, thereby improving the quality of the working environment. The inclined guide plate 6 will drive the condensed water into the interior of the water tank body 1, and can also prevent the evaporated water vapor from entering the interior of the electronic components and causing damage to the air conditioner. The temperature detector 14 will monitor the temperature of the condensed water. When the temperature of the condensed water is low, the heater 12 starts to heat the condensed water to prevent the low temperature condensed water from causing the temperature of the water tank body 1 to continue to drop, thereby causing condensed water to appear on the surface, which will not only make the air conditioning unit damp and moldy, but also cause electrical components to short-circuit, thereby causing a fire. Heating the condensed water can also prevent the condensed water from freezing due to the low external temperature, thereby causing drainage difficulties. The liquid level meter 2 can detect the liquid level inside the water tank body 1 in real time, and remind the operator to drain the condensed water through the signal generator 3 when the condensed water is about to overflow, thereby preventing the condensed water from overflowing and damaging the internal components. When the operator needs to move the device, he only needs to reach into the two long holes 5 with his hands to easily lift the device.

[0025] Example 2, as Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, a threaded rod 16 is fixedly installed on the output end of the motor 15, and the inner surface wall of a group of circular holes 9 is movably inserted into the outer surface wall of the threaded rod 16, and the outer surface wall of the threaded rod 16 is threadedly connected to a mounting bracket 17, and a cleaning brush 18 is fixedly installed on the outer surface wall of the mounting bracket 17, and the outer surface wall of the cleaning brush 18 is in contact with the inner surface wall of the water tank body 1, a circular hole 3 19 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the circular hole 3 19, and a guide column 20 is movably inserted into the inner surface wall of a group of circular holes 1 8 and the outer surface wall of the guide column 20 is movably inserted.

[0026] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 2 is that after the motor 15 is started, the mounting bracket 17 will start to move through the threaded rod 16. At this time, the guide column 20 can prevent the movement direction of the mounting bracket 17 from being offset, and drive the cleaning brush 18 to scrape off the pollutants on the inner surface wall of the sink body 1, keeping the sink clean and hygienic, and preventing pollutants from clogging the drain outlet of the sink, causing difficulty in draining the sink.

[0027] Working principle: When the water tank body 1 is in use, condensed water will fall from the top of the water tank body 1 onto the guide plate 6. At this time, the sound-absorbing plate 7 on the surface of the guide plate 6 can reduce the noise generated by the falling water drops. The condensed water will flow on the surface of the inclined guide plate 6 and enter the inside of the water tank body 1. At this time, the temperature detector 14 starts to monitor the temperature of the condensed water inside the water tank body 1 in real time, and then the heater 12 starts to start and heats the condensed water inside the water tank body 1. When the outside temperature is high, the temperature detector 14 stops heating after detecting that the condensed water temperature is consistent with the room temperature. When the outside temperature reaches below zero, the heater 12 will cooperate with the temperature detector 14 to always keep the condensed water temperature above zero to prevent the condensed water from freezing. The liquid level meter 2 on one side of the outer wall of the main body 1 can detect the height of the liquid level inside the water tank main body 1. When the liquid level meter 2 finds that the amount of condensed water is large, it will send corresponding information through the signal generator 3 to remind people to discharge the condensed water through the water outlet 10 in time. When a lot of pollutants are accumulated on the inner surface wall of the water tank main body 1, the operator can start the motor 15. After the motor 15 is started, it will drive the threaded rod 16 to start rotating. When the threaded rod 16 rotates, it will drive the mounting bracket 17 to move through the surface thread. The mounting bracket 17 will move under the action of the guide column 20, thereby driving the cleaning brush 18 to start moving, and scrape off the pollutants on the inner surface wall of the water tank main body 1. The guide plate 6 can also prevent evaporated condensed water from entering electronic components, thereby reducing the service life of the device.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any other form. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment made according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning water tank for an air-conditioning unit, comprising a water tank body (1), characterized in that: A signal generator (2) is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body (1), a liquid level meter (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the water tank body (1), a baffle (4) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the water tank body (1), two long holes (5) are opened on the top of the baffle (4), a guide plate (6) is fixedly mounted between the inner walls of the water tank body (1), a sound absorbing plate (7) is fixedly mounted on the top of the guide plate (6), a group of circular holes (1) (8) is opened on the outer wall of the water tank body (1), and a group of circular holes (2) (9) is opened on the outer wall of the water tank body (1).

2. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the water tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a water outlet (10), and a mounting groove (11) is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body (1).

3. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heater (12) is fixedly inserted into the inner surface wall of the first installation groove (11), and a second installation groove (13) is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank body (1).

4. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: A temperature detector (14) is fixedly inserted into the inner surface wall of the second installation groove (13), and a motor (15) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank body (1).

5. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The output end of the motor (15) is fixedly mounted with a threaded rod (16), and the inner surface wall of a set of circular holes (9) and the outer surface wall of the threaded rod (16) are movably inserted, and the outer surface wall of the threaded rod (16) is threadedly connected with a mounting bracket (17).

6. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cleaning brush (18) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting frame (17), and the outer wall of the cleaning brush (18) contacts the inner wall of the water tank body (1). A circular hole (19) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame (17).

7. The self-cleaning water tank of an air-conditioning unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide column (20) is movably inserted into the inner surface wall of the circular hole three (19), and an outer surface wall of the guide column (20) is movably inserted between the inner surface wall of the circular hole one (8).