Thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system of small air conditioner outdoor unit

By using a forward and reverse fan to automatically switch between upward and downward exhaust modes and a multi-layer heat sink structure in the air-conditioning outdoor unit, the problem of heat or cold air accumulation in the air-conditioning outdoor unit in extreme weather is solved, and efficient and energy-saving operation of the air-conditioning outdoor unit is achieved.

CN223448517UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17SICHUAN CHUANGXIN TIMES TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422802200.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-18

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Technical Problem

The outdoor unit of the air conditioner needs to provide a greater heat exchange capacity in extreme weather, which causes the accumulation of hot or cold air in the condenser pipes, increasing energy consumption. Existing technology makes it difficult to effectively discharge hot or cold air, affecting energy efficiency.

Method used

A thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system is used for the outdoor unit of a small air conditioner, including a heat exchange row and control system formed by coiling condenser pipes. The system automatically switches between upward and downward exhaust modes through forward and reverse rotating fans. Combined with a metal mesh cover and a multi-layer heat sink structure, the heat exchange efficiency of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is optimized.

Benefits of technology

The heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit in cooling and heating modes is improved, the accumulation of hot or cold air is reduced, the power consumption is saved, and the energy efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, in particular to a thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system of a small air conditioner outdoor unit, which comprises a heat exchange row formed by coiling a condensing agent pipeline and a control system for driving the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the control system is provided with a microprocessor system. The control system is in control connection with the air conditioner outdoor unit heat exchange positive and negative rotation fan; the air conditioner outdoor unit is provided with two air ports, one air port is arranged above the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the other air port is arranged below the air conditioner outdoor unit; the forward rotation state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is a forward working state of exhausting air upwards, and the reverse rotation state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is a reverse working state of exhausting air downwards; the forward and reverse rotation fan is connected to the control system through a forward rotation switch and a reverse rotation switch; a refrigeration switch of the control system is linked with a forward rotation switch of the forward and reverse rotation fan; a heating switch of the control system is linked with a reverse rotation switch of the forward and reverse rotation fan; and the hot air and cold air exhausting efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit is improved, so that the energy-saving effect of the air conditioner outdoor unit is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air conditioning, in particular to an energy-saving system for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is the core component of the air conditioning system. The forward and reverse fans in the air conditioner need to continuously blow air towards the condenser pipe to help the condenser in the condenser pipe to exchange heat with the air. Its operation requires a lot of electricity.

[0003] In extreme weather, the air conditioner needs to provide a larger heat exchange capacity. The hot or cold air in the condenser pipe cannot easily accumulate in the air conditioner outdoor unit, causing the air conditioner outdoor unit temperature to rise when the air conditioner is cooling (the air conditioner outdoor unit temperature drops when the air conditioner is heating). This will cause the outdoor unit's forward and reverse fan cooling to fail to achieve the expected effect, increasing the outdoor unit's energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the abstract of the specification and the name of the utility model of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the abstract of the specification and the name of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air-conditioning outdoor unit includes a heat exchange row formed by winding a condenser pipe, and a control system for driving the air-conditioning outdoor unit, wherein the control system has a microprocessor system;

[0008] The control system controls the heat exchange forward and reverse rotation fans connected to the air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0009] The air conditioner outdoor unit is provided with two air vents, one air vent is provided above the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the other air vent is provided below the air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0010] The heat exchange fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner adopts a forward and reverse fan, and the forward and reverse fan is set upward;

[0011] The forward rotation state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is the forward working state for upward exhaust, and the reverse state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is the reverse working state for downward exhaust;

[0012] The forward and reverse fans are connected to the control system through forward and reverse switches;

[0013] The cooling switch of the control system is linked to the forward switch of the forward and reverse fan;

[0014] The heating switch of the control system is linked with the reverse switch of the reversible fan.

[0015] The design, first, by setting the upward reversible fan, in air conditioning cooling, the reversible fan turns to the working state of upward exhaust, hot air floats easily to exhaust hot air from the air conditioner above the air outlet, in air conditioning heating, the reversible fan turns to the working state of downward exhaust, cold air sinks easily to exhaust cold air from the air conditioner below the air outlet, improves the efficiency of the air conditioner to exhaust hot air and exhaust cold air, thereby improving the energy saving effect of the air conditioner; second, the reversible fan is connected to the control system through the forward switch and the reverse switch, so that the control system can automatically switch to the reverse working state of downward exhaust or the forward working state of upward exhaust in cooling or heating mode, and the control system automatically switches conveniently and quickly.

[0016] Preferably, the reversible fan is provided with two, one reversible fan is arranged at the air outlet above the air conditioner, and the other reversible fan is arranged at the other air outlet below the air conditioner; the reversible fan is provided with two, which improves the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner and avoids the accumulation of hot air or cold air in the air conditioner.

[0017] Preferably, a metal mesh cover covering the reversible fan is arranged above the air outlet; another metal mesh cover covering the other reversible fan is arranged below the other air outlet; by arranging the metal mesh cover and the other metal mesh cover, the effect of continuous operation of the air conditioner is improved.

[0018] Preferably, the distance between the reversible fan and the upper side of the heat exchange row is 30-50 cm; the distance between the other reversible fan and the lower side of the heat exchange row is 30-50 cm; the distance of 30-50 cm ensures that the wind of the reversible fan can cover the heat exchange row, blows away the hot air and cold air, and ensures the high efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0019] Preferably, the air conditioner is provided with a support frame, and the support frame is connected and arranged below the other air outlet below the air conditioner.

[0020] The length of the support column of the support frame is greater than 50 cm and less than 80 cm; to ensure smooth ventilation of the air outlet below.

[0021] Preferably, the heat exchange row is provided with a pipeline structure of at least three layers of condenser pipelines horizontally coiled, and the upper and lower pipeline structures are sequentially connected; the pipeline structure of at least three layers increases the contact area of the flowing air with the condenser pipeline when the air flows through the heat exchange row, improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange row, and thereby saves the energy required by the reversible fan.

[0022] Preferably, the heat exchange row comprises a fin structure formed by arranging fins, and the fins in the fin structure are vertically erected in parallel with the air blown by the forward-reverse fan; the fins can increase the contact area between the condenser pipe and the air, and the air can pass through smoothly, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange row and saving the energy required by the forward-reverse fan.

[0023] Preferably, the fins are arranged with holes, the condenser pipe passes through the holes, and the edges of the holes are pressed against the outer wall of the condenser pipe; the heat transfer between the outer wall of the condenser pipe and the fins is ensured, and the heat in the condenser pipe can be quickly dissipated, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange row.

[0024] Preferably, the fins are made of copper; the thickness of the fins is 0.2-0.5 cm; and the spacing of the fins is 3-6 cm; the heat conduction and heat dissipation effect of the fins is ensured.

[0025] Preferably, the forward-reverse fan is a forward-reverse axial flow fan; the forward-reverse axial flow fan can generate a large air flow, and is suitable for occasions requiring a large amount of air flow, such as ventilation and heat dissipation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor. Among them:

[0027] Figure 1 The air conditioner outdoor unit structure diagram of the thermodynamic air flow energy-saving system of the small air conditioner outdoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the forward-reverse fan and the heat exchange row in the air conditioner outdoor unit of the thermodynamic air flow energy-saving system of the small air conditioner outdoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 The heat exchange row structure diagram of the thermodynamic air flow energy-saving system of the small air conditioner outdoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings of the specification.

[0031] In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application, but the present application can also be practiced without these specific details, other ways can be used to implement the present application, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without departing from the spirit of the present application, therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] Secondly, the present application is described in detail in combination with the schematic diagram, in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present application, for the convenience of description, the cross-sectional view of the device structure will be partially enlarged without the general proportion, and the schematic diagram is only an example, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present application here. In addition, the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width and depth should be included in actual production.

[0033] Thirdly, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein can include specific features, structures or characteristics in less than one implementation of the present application. "In one embodiment" appearing in different places in the specification does not mean the same embodiment, nor is it an embodiment that is independent of or mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0034] Embodiment 1

[0035] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the small air conditioner outdoor unit thermodynamic air flow energy-saving system comprises a heat exchange row 2 formed by coiling the condenser pipeline, and a control system for driving the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the control system has a microprocessor system.

[0036] The control system controls the connection of the heat exchange positive and negative rotation fan 31 of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1; the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 is provided with two air outlets 11, one air outlet 11 is arranged above the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the other air outlet 12 is arranged below the air conditioner outdoor unit 1; the heat exchange positive and negative rotation fan 31 of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 adopts a positive and negative rotation fan 31, which is arranged upward; the positive rotation state of the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is a positive working state of upward air exhaust, and the negative rotation state of the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is a reverse working state of downward air exhaust; the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is connected to the control system through a positive rotation switch and a negative rotation switch; the refrigeration switch of the control system is linked with the positive rotation switch of the positive and negative rotation fan 31; the heating switch of the control system is linked with the negative rotation switch of the positive and negative rotation fan 31, first, by arranging the upward positive and negative rotation fan 31, when the air conditioner is refrigerated, the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is turned to the working state of upward air exhaust, and the hot air is easy to be exhausted from the air outlet 11 above the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and when the air conditioner is heated, the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is turned to the working state of downward air exhaust, and the cold air is easy to be exhausted from the air outlet 11 below the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, thereby improving the efficiency of exhausting hot air and cold air of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and improving the energy-saving effect of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1; secondly, the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is connected to the control system through the positive rotation switch and the negative rotation switch, so that the control system can automatically switch to the reverse working state of downward air exhaust or the positive working state of upward air exhaust in the refrigeration or heating mode, and the automatic switching of the control system is convenient and fast.

[0037] The positive and negative rotation fan 31 is provided with two, one positive and negative rotation fan 31 is arranged at the air outlet 11 above the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the other positive and negative rotation fan 32 is arranged at the other air outlet 12 below the air conditioner outdoor unit 1; the positive and negative rotation fan 31 is provided with two to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and to avoid the accumulation of hot air or cold air in the air conditioner outdoor unit 1.

[0038] The air outlet 11 is provided with a metal mesh cover 4 covering the positive and negative rotation fan 31; the other air outlet 12 is provided with another metal mesh cover 4 covering the other positive and negative rotation fan 32; by arranging the metal mesh cover 4 and the other metal mesh cover 4, the debris is prevented from falling into the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, and the continuous running effect of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 is improved.

[0039] The distance between the positive and negative rotation fan 31 and the upper side of the heat exchange row 2 is 30-50 cm; the distance between the other positive and negative rotation fan 32 and the lower side of the heat exchange row 2 is 30-50 cm; the distance of 30-50 cm ensures that the air of the positive and negative rotation fan 31 can cover the heat exchange row 2, blows away the hot air and cold air, and ensures the high-efficiency heat exchange of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1.

[0040] The two air outlets 11 of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 adopt a straight-through circular channel, the circular channel is provided with a mounting seat for mounting the heat exchange row 2, and the straight-through circular channel ensures the up-and-down ventilation effect of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1.

[0041] The air conditioner outdoor unit is provided with a support frame 5 connected to the lower side of another air outlet 12 of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1.

[0042] In use, when the air conditioner cools the indoor space in hot weather, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 needs to discharge the heat carried by the condenser pipe, the cooling switch controlled by the control system is opened, the forward rotation switch of the reversible fan 31 controlled by the cooling switch is opened, both reversible fans 31 blow air upward, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 blows air upward, which facilitates the rapid discharge of hot air, and the upward movement of hot air is not easy to accumulate in the air conditioner outdoor unit 1, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency and saving the energy of the motor.

[0043] When the air conditioner heats the indoor space in cold weather, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 needs to discharge the cold air carried by the condenser pipe, the heating switch controlled by the control system is opened, the reverse rotation switch of the reversible fan 31 controlled by the heating switch is opened, both reversible fans 31 blow air downward, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 blows air downward, which rapidly discharges the sinking cold air, and the sinking cold air is not easy to condense, thereby saving the energy of the motor.

[0044] Embodiment 2

[0045] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the utility model, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0046] The heat exchange row 2 is provided with at least three layers of condenser pipe structures 21 horizontally coiled, and the upper and lower pipe structures 21 are sequentially connected.

[0047] The heat exchange row 2 includes a fin 22 structure formed by arranging fins 22, and the surface of the fin 22 in the fin 22 structure is perpendicular to the plane direction of the pipe structure 21.

[0048] The fin 22 is provided with a hole, the condenser pipe passes through the hole, and the edge of the hole is pressed with the outer wall of the condenser pipe.

[0049] The heat dissipation fin 22 is made of copper, the thickness of the heat dissipation fin 22 is 0.2-0.5 cm, the interval of the heat dissipation fin 22 is 3-6 cm, and the heat dissipation effect of the heat dissipation fin 22 is ensured.

[0050] The forward-reverse fan 31 is a forward-reverse axial flow fan, which can produce a large air flow and is suitable for use in ventilation and heat dissipation and other occasions requiring a large amount of air flow.

[0051] In use, the at least three layers of the pipeline structure 21 increase the contact area between the flowing air and the condensing agent pipeline when the air passes through the heat exchange row 2, the heat dissipation fin 22 also increases the contact area between the condensing agent pipeline and the air to ensure the heat transfer between the outer wall of the condensing agent pipeline and the heat dissipation fin 22, the forward-reverse fan 31 can produce a large air flow and is suitable for use in ventilation and heat dissipation and other occasions requiring a large amount of air flow, the heat dissipation efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1 is improved, and thus the motor energy is saved.

[0052] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in the various exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application. For example, elements shown as integrally formed can be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements can be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions can be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present application. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or re-sequenced without departing from the subject matter. Any "means plus function" clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing claimed functions and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present application. Accordingly, the present application is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated herein, but extends to equivalents of which the skilled in the art has knowledge of based on this disclosure.

[0053] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual implementation can not be described (that is, those related to the best mode for carrying out the present application currently under consideration) or can not be essential to an implementation of the present application.

[0054] It is to be understood that the development process can involve both substantial design and experimental efforts. As such, in embodiments of the application, design synthesis and / or experimental tests can be conducted to help improve the performance of the devices. Efforts can be directed to concurrently improving one or more performance characteristics of the devices.

[0055] It should be noted that the above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application but not limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and all modifications and equivalent replacements should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising a heat exchange row formed by winding condenser pipes, and a control system for driving the air conditioner outdoor unit, the control system having a microprocessor system, characterized in that: The control system controls the heat exchange forward and reverse rotation fans connected to the air conditioner outdoor unit; The air conditioner outdoor unit is provided with two air vents, one air vent is provided above the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the other air vent is provided below the air conditioner outdoor unit; The heat exchange fan of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner adopts a forward and reverse fan, and the forward and reverse fan is set upward; The forward rotation state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is the forward working state for upward exhaust, and the reverse state of the forward and reverse rotation fan is the reverse working state for downward exhaust; The forward and reverse fans are connected to the control system through forward and reverse switches; The cooling switch of the control system is linked to the forward switch of the forward and reverse fans; The heating switch of the control system is linked to the reverse switch of the forward and reverse fans.

2. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two forward and reverse rotating fans, one of which is arranged at an air outlet above the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the other of which is arranged at another air outlet below the air conditioner outdoor unit.

3. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A metal mesh cover is provided above the air outlet to cover the forward and reverse rotating fan; Another metal mesh cover is provided below the another air outlet to cover the other forward and reverse rotating fan.

4. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distance between the forward and reverse rotating fans and the upper side of the heat exchanger is 30-50 cm; The distance between the other forward and reverse rotating fan and the lower side of the heat exchange row is 30-50 cm.

5. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner outdoor unit is provided with a support frame, and the support frame is connected and arranged below another air outlet below the air conditioner outdoor unit.

6. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the support column of the support frame is greater than 50 cm and less than 80 cm.

7. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange row includes a heat sink structure formed by arranging heat sinks, and the heat sinks in the heat sink structure are vertically erected and parallel to the wind blown by the forward and reverse rotating fans.

8. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heat sink is made of copper. The thickness of the heat sink is 0.2-0.5 cm; The spacing between the heat sinks is 3-6 cm.

9. The thermodynamic airflow energy-saving system for a small air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The forward and reverse rotating fan is a forward and reverse rotating axial flow fan.