Air cooler with self-cleaning function
By introducing high-pressure water flushing and an automated connecting rod system into the air cooler, the problem of debris accumulation on the fins was solved, automatic cleaning was achieved, manual intervention and environmental pollution were reduced, and cleaning efficiency was improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422101399.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-29
AI Technical Summary
Dust, leaves and other debris easily accumulate on the fins of existing air coolers, requiring regular manual cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
An air cooler with a self-cleaning function was designed. An external water pump sprays high-pressure water to flush the fins, and a connecting rod system driven by a screw and a motor covers the entire fin assembly. Combined with an umbrella-shaped filter, it automatically collects sewage and debris to avoid clogging.
It can automatically clean the dust and debris on the fins, reduce manual cleaning time, avoid sewage turbulence and environmental pollution, prevent filter clogging, and improve cleaning efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of air coolers, and more specifically, relates to an air cooler with a self-cleaning function. Background Art
[0002] An air cooler is a heat exchange device that uses air to cool hot fluids. It is widely used in petrochemical and oil and gas processing. As the most widely used condensing and cooling equipment, it plays an important role in industrial production and power plants. Through air cooling technology, multiple goals such as energy conservation and emission reduction, improved efficiency, and environmental protection are achieved. In existing air coolers, fins are cut out of the fin base tube, liquid passes through the flow channel, and natural wind carries away heat. Dust, leaves and other debris easily accumulate on the fins, requiring regular manual cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, an air cooler with a self-cleaning function is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0003] In response to the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an air cooler with a self-cleaning function that can automatically clean itself to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background technology that dust, leaves and other debris easily accumulate on the fins, requiring manual regular cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: an air cooler with a self-cleaning function, comprising an air cooler main body, the air cooler main body comprising a water inlet and outlet structure and a multi-row fin tube combination, two mounting plates are fixed on the top surface of the air cooler main body, an optical axis is fixed between the two mounting plates, a screw rod is rotatably connected between the two mounting plates, a connecting rod is threadedly connected to the outer side of the screw rod, the interior of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the outer sides of the two optical axes, a nozzle is fixed to the bottom surface of the connecting rod, a connecting plate is also fixed to the middle of the bottom surface of the connecting rod, and a sewage discharge assembly is fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate.
[0005] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the sewage discharge assembly includes a water receiving box fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate, and a filter screen is slidably connected to the inner side of the water receiving box, and the filter screen has an umbrella-shaped structure.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a connecting groove is provided in the middle of the outer side of the filter screen, and the inner side of the connecting groove is slidably connected to the outer side of the connecting plate.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, two movable rods are fixed to the bottom surface of the filter screen, and the lower ends of the two movable rods pass through the inner side of the water receiving box and extend downward.
[0008] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, a cross bar is fixed between the two movable bars, and a side plate is also provided between the two movable bars. A sliding groove is provided on the outer side of the side plate, and the inner side of the sliding groove is slidably connected to the outer side of the cross bar.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the chute includes a horizontal section and an inclined section.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, fixing rods are fixed to both ends of the side plates, and the upper ends of the two fixing rods are fixedly connected to the outer side of the air cooler body.
[0011] The utility model provides an air cooler with a self-cleaning function, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. This self-cleaning air cooler uses an external water pump to pump high-pressure water into the nozzle when the air cooler body needs to be cleaned. The water is then sprayed out to flush the multi-row fin tube assembly. At the same time, an external motor drives the screw to rotate, and the screw drives the connecting rod and the nozzle to move along the optical axis, thereby covering the entire multi-row fin tube assembly. This solves the problem of manual regular cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0013] 2. The air cooler with self-cleaning function can collect sewage during cleaning to avoid sewage turbulence, environmental pollution and increased cleaning workload. At the same time, it blocks large debris in the sewage to prevent the water box from being blocked when draining through the external water pipe and automatically cleans the debris on the filter to avoid filter blockage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air cooler with a self-cleaning function according to the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an air cooler with a self-cleaning function according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 The utility model is an air cooler with self-cleaning function Figure 2 A is an enlarged schematic diagram.
[0017] Figure 4 The utility model is an air cooler with self-cleaning function Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B in FIG.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a sewage discharge component of an air cooler with a self-cleaning function according to the present invention.
[0019] Figure 6 The utility model is an air cooler with self-cleaning function Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of point C in FIG.
[0020] In the figure: 1. Air cooler body; 101. Water inlet and outlet structure; 102. Multi-row fin tube assembly; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Optical axis; 4. Screw rod; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Nozzle; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Sewage discharge assembly; 81. Water receiving box; 82. Filter screen; 83. Connecting groove; 84. Movable rod; 85. Cross bar; 86. Side panel; 87. Slide groove; 88. Fixed rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0024] See also Figures 1 to 6 The utility model provides a technical solution: an air cooler with a self-cleaning function, comprising an air cooler body 1, the air cooler body 1 comprising a water inlet and outlet structure 101 and a multi-row fin tube assembly 102, two mounting plates 2 being fixed to the top surface of the air cooler body 1, an optical axis 3 being fixed between the two mounting plates 2, a screw rod 4 being rotatably connected between the two mounting plates 2, a connecting rod 5 being threadedly connected to the outer side of the screw rod 4, the inner side of the connecting rod 5 being slidably connected to the outer sides of the two optical axes 3, a nozzle 6 being fixed to the bottom surface of the connecting rod 5, a connecting plate 7 being further fixed to the middle of the bottom surface of the connecting rod 5, and a sewage discharge assembly 8 being fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate 7;
[0025] When the air cooler body 1 needs to be cleaned, high-pressure water is pumped into the nozzle 6 through an external water pump and sprayed out to flush the multi-row fin tube assembly 102. At the same time, the external motor drives the screw rod 4 to rotate, and the screw rod 4 drives the connecting rod 5 and the nozzle 6 to move along the optical axis 3, thereby covering the entire multi-row fin tube assembly 102, thereby solving the problem of manual regular cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0026] Preferably, in this embodiment, to ensure the normal operation of the screw rod 4, during installation, the output end of the external servo motor needs to be connected to the screw rod 4, and the external servo motor provides a power source for the screw rod 4. At the same time, the servo motor can also be replaced with other power sources, which can be selected according to the actual situation at the time of use to improve the convenience of use.
[0027] Furthermore, the sewage discharge assembly 8 includes a water receiving box 81 fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate 7, and a filter screen 82 is slidably connected to the inner side of the water receiving box 81. The filter screen 82 has an umbrella-shaped structure, and a connecting groove 83 is provided in the middle part of the outer side of the filter screen 82. The inner side of the connecting groove 83 is slidably connected to the outer side of the connecting plate 7. Two movable rods 84 are fixed to the bottom surface of the filter screen 82. The lower ends of the two movable rods 84 pass through the inner side of the water receiving box 81 and extend to the bottom. A cross bar 85 is fixed between the two movable rods 84. A side plate 86 is also provided between the two movable rods 84. A slide groove 87 is provided on the outer side of the side plate 86. The inner side of the slide groove 87 is slidably connected to the outer side of the cross bar 85. The slide groove 87 includes a horizontal section and an inclined section. Fixed rods 88 are fixed to both ends of the side plate 86, and the upper ends of the two fixed rods 88 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the air cooler body 1;
[0028] The connecting rod 5 drives the water receiving box 81 in the sewage discharge assembly 8 to move through the connecting plate 7, so that the cleaned water receiving box 81 falls into the water receiving box 81 to avoid sewage turbulence. When the sewage falls into the water receiving box 81, it is filtered by the filter 82 to block the large volume of debris in the sewage, so as to avoid the water receiving box 81 from being blocked when draining through the external water pipe. The water receiving box 81 moves and drives the movable rod 84 and the cross bar 85 to move. The cross bar 85 moves along the chute 87 on the side plate 86. When the cross bar 85 moves from the horizontal section on the chute 87 to the inclined section, the height of the cross bar 85 is increased. When the filter screen 82 is lifted up, the crossbar 85 lifts the filter screen 82 through the movable rod 84, so that the filter screen 82 is moved out of the water receiving box 81. Since the filter screen 82 is in an umbrella-shaped structure, debris can roll off the filter screen 82 to avoid the accumulation of debris and the blockage of the filter screen 82. Through the above process, the sewage during cleaning can be collected to avoid sewage turbulence, environmental pollution and increased cleaning workload. At the same time, large-volume debris in the sewage is blocked to avoid blockage of the water receiving box 81 when draining through the external water pipe and automatically clean the debris on the filter screen 82 to avoid blockage of the filter screen 82.
[0029] Preferably, in this embodiment, in order to avoid the phenomenon of "air leakage" when the device is in use, it is necessary to perform sealing operations at the device connections inside the device to ensure the actual use effect of the device.
[0030] Specific usage and function of this embodiment: When the air cooler body 1 needs to be cleaned, the utility model uses an external water pump to pump high-pressure water into the nozzle 6 and spray it out to flush the multi-row fin tube assembly 102. At the same time, the external motor drives the screw rod 4 to rotate, and the screw rod 4 drives the connecting rod 5 and the nozzle 6 to move along the optical axis 3, thereby covering the entire multi-row fin tube assembly 102.
[0031] The connecting rod 5 drives the water receiving box 81 in the sewage discharge assembly 8 to move through the connecting plate 7, so that the cleaned water receiving box 81 falls into the water receiving box 81 to avoid sewage turbulence. When the sewage falls into the water receiving box 81, it is filtered through the filter screen 82, blocking the large volume of debris in the sewage to prevent the water receiving box 81 from being blocked when it is discharged through the external water pipe. The water receiving box 81 moves and drives the movable rod 84 and the cross bar 85 to move. The cross bar 85 moves along the chute 87 on the side plate 86. When the cross bar 85 moves from the horizontal section on the chute 87 to the inclined section, the height of the cross bar 85 is raised. The cross bar 85 lifts the filter screen 82 through the movable rod 84, so that the filter screen 82 is moved out of the water receiving box 81. Since the filter screen 82 is an umbrella-shaped structure, debris rolls off the filter screen 82 to avoid debris accumulation and clogging of the filter screen 82.
[0032] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An air cooler with a self-cleaning function, comprising an air cooler body (1), characterized in that: The air cooler body (1) comprises a water inlet and outlet structure (101) and a multi-row fin tube assembly (102); two mounting plates (2) are fixed on the top surface of the air cooler body (1); an optical axis (3) is fixed between the two mounting plates (2); a screw rod (4) is rotatably connected between the two mounting plates (2); a connecting rod (5) is threadedly connected to the outside of the screw rod (4); the inside of the connecting rod (5) is slidably connected to the outside of the two optical axes (3); a nozzle (6) is fixed to the bottom surface of the connecting rod (5); a connecting plate (7) is also fixed to the middle of the bottom surface of the connecting rod (5); and a sewage discharge assembly (8) is fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate (7).
2. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sewage discharge assembly (8) comprises a water receiving box (81) fixed to the lower end of the connecting plate (7), a filter screen (82) is slidably connected to the inner side of the water receiving box (81), and the filter screen (82) is in an umbrella-shaped structure.
3. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting groove (83) is provided in the middle of the outer side of the filter screen (82), and the inner side of the connecting groove (83) is slidably connected to the outer side of the connecting plate (7).
4. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two movable rods (84) are fixed to the bottom surface of the filter screen (82), and the lower ends of the two movable rods (84) pass through the inner side of the water receiving box (81) and extend downward.
5. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cross bar (85) is fixed between the two movable bars (84), and a side plate (86) is also provided between the two movable bars (84). A sliding groove (87) is provided on the outer side of the side plate (86), and the inner side of the sliding groove (87) is slidably connected to the outer side of the cross bar (85).
6. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The chute (87) comprises a horizontal section and an inclined section.
7. The air cooler with self-cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both ends of the side plate (86) are fixed with fixing rods (88), and the upper ends of the two fixing rods (88) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the air cooler body (1).