Condensate water recycling system and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a condensate water recycling system and an air conditioner, the condensate water recycling system is applied to the air conditioner, the condensate water recycling system comprises a separator and a receiving piece, and an evaporator and a condenser of the air conditioner are respectively arranged on two sides of the separator; the separator is provided with an internal cavity; the bearing piece is provided with a bearing cavity, and the bearing cavity is used for bearing condensate water falling from the surface of the evaporator; the inner cavity of the partition piece is communicated with the bearing cavity of the bearing piece, so that the condensate water in the bearing cavity flows into the inner cavity of the partition piece, and the condensate water with lower temperature in the inner cavity can cool the condenser side of the partition piece; moreover, the separator with condensed water inside can play a better role in isolating the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator, so that the heat transfer of the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator is avoided or reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a condensate recovery and utilization system and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] During the air cooling process, the air conditioner's cold source heat exchanger exchanges heat with the air. When the surface temperature of the air conditioner's cold source heat exchanger is equal to or lower than the air dew point temperature, the water vapor contained in the air will condense on the surface of the air conditioner's cold source heat exchanger. When the dew drops grow to a certain size, they will slide down to the condensate pan below the air conditioner terminal, thus forming condensate. At this time, the temperature of the condensate is generally close to the air dew point temperature.

[0003] In the field of energy storage air conditioning, on the one hand, the condensate water condensed by the evaporator is usually discharged directly outside the unit, which wastes a lot of water resources; on the other hand, the partition in the middle of the energy storage cabinet air conditioner plays the role of isolating the indoor and outdoor temperature conduction. When the partition does not conduct temperature well, a lot of cooling capacity will be wasted, which greatly increases the system energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a condensate recovery and utilization system and an air conditioner for the recovery and utilization of condensate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a condensate recovery and utilization system is provided, which is applied in an air conditioner. The condensate recovery and utilization system includes: a separator, wherein the evaporator and condenser of the air conditioner are respectively disposed on both sides of the separator; the separator has an internal cavity; and a receiving member, wherein the receiving member has a receiving cavity for receiving condensate falling from the surface of the evaporator; wherein the internal cavity of the separator is connected to the receiving cavity of the receiving member, so that the condensate in the receiving cavity flows into the internal cavity of the separator.

[0006] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a spraying component, the receiving cavity of which is connected to the internal cavity of the separator, so that the condensate in the internal cavity of the separator flows into the receiving cavity of the spraying component; the spraying component is located on one side of the condenser so that the condensate in its receiving cavity is sprayed toward the condenser.

[0007] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a storage unit having a storage cavity; the storage cavity is connected to the receiving cavity so that condensate in the receiving cavity flows into the storage cavity; the storage cavity is connected to the internal cavity of the separator so that condensate in the storage cavity flows into the internal cavity of the separator.

[0008] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a first channel, the first end of which is connected to the bottom of the receiving chamber, and the second end of which is connected to the storage chamber.

[0009] Furthermore, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes a water replenishment channel. The first end of the water replenishment channel is used to introduce tap water, and the second end of the water replenishment channel is connected to the storage cavity to replenish water into the storage cavity. The water replenishment channel can be switched on and off so that when the water level in the storage cavity is lower than the first preset water level, the water replenishment channel switches to the connected state, and when the water level in the storage cavity is higher than or equal to the second preset water level, the water replenishment channel switches to or remains in the disconnected state. The second preset water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level.

[0010] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a second channel, the first end of which is connected to the storage chamber, and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity of the separator.

[0011] Furthermore, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes a first channel; the bottom wall of the receiving cavity is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the first end of the first channel is connected to the lower end of the bottom wall of the receiving cavity; the second end of the first channel is connected to the storage cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the first end of the first channel is its upper end, and the second end of the first channel is its lower end.

[0013] Furthermore, the storage cavity is located below the receiving cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes a second channel, the first end of which is connected to the storage chamber, and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity of the separator; the first end of the second channel is its lower end, and the second end of the second channel is its upper end.

[0015] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a water pump, with the water pump inlet located inside the storage chamber and the water pump outlet connected to the second channel, so that the condensate in the storage chamber can be pumped into the second channel by the action of the water pump.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper part of the internal cavity of the separator is used to introduce condensate, and the condensate in the internal cavity of the separator is discharged through the lower part of the internal cavity.

[0017] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a third channel, the first end of which is connected to the internal cavity, and the second end of which is connected to the receiving cavity of the spray component.

[0018] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a fourth channel, with the internal cavity connected to the fourth channel and the receiving cavity of the spray component connected to the fourth channel.

[0019] Furthermore, there are multiple spray components.

[0020] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a storage unit having a storage cavity; the storage cavity is connected to the receiving cavity so that condensate in the receiving cavity flows into the storage cavity; the storage cavity is connected to the internal cavity of the separator so that condensate in the storage cavity flows into the internal cavity of the separator; the storage cavity is located below the condenser so that water on the surface of the condenser falls into the storage cavity.

[0021] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes: a second channel, the first end of which is connected to the storage chamber, and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity of the separator; a water pump, the inlet of which is located inside the storage chamber, and the outlet of which is connected to the second channel, so that the condensate in the storage chamber is pumped into the second channel by the action of the water pump; and a dual-shaft motor, the two output shafts of which are respectively connected to the water pump and the outdoor fan of the air conditioner, so that the dual-shaft motor can drive the water pump and the outdoor fan simultaneously.

[0022] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a drainage section with a drainage channel; the drainage section is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity so that the first end of the drainage channel extends into the storage cavity, thereby making the first port of the drainage channel higher than the bottom wall of the storage cavity.

[0023] Furthermore, the condensate recovery system also includes a level detection element, at least part of which is disposed within the storage cavity to detect the water level within the storage cavity.

[0024] Furthermore, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes: a storage component having a storage cavity; the storage cavity being connected to a receiving cavity to allow condensate in the receiving cavity to flow into the storage cavity; the storage cavity being connected to the internal cavity of a separator to allow condensate in the storage cavity to flow into the internal cavity of the separator; a fifth channel, wherein the outlet of the internal cavity is connected to the receiving cavity of the spraying component, and the outlet of the internal cavity is connected to the first end of the fifth channel to allow the outlet of the internal cavity to be connected to one of the receiving cavity of the spraying component and the first end of the fifth channel, and disconnected from the other; and the second end of the fifth channel is connected to the storage cavity.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, which includes the above-described condensate recovery system.

[0026] The condensate recovery and utilization system using the technical solution of this utility model includes a separator and a receiving component; the evaporator and the condenser are respectively arranged on both sides of the separator; that is, the two sides of the separator are the evaporator side and the condenser side, respectively.

[0027] The separator has an internal cavity; the receiving component has a receiving cavity for receiving condensate falling from the surface of the evaporator; the internal cavity of the separator is connected to the receiving cavity of the receiving component so that the condensate in the receiving cavity flows into the internal cavity of the separator.

[0028] By allowing the condensate in the receiving chamber to flow into the internal cavity of the separator, the lower temperature of the condensate in the internal cavity can cool the condenser side of the separator. Furthermore, the separator with condensate inside can effectively isolate the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator, thereby avoiding or reducing heat transfer between the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator. This is beneficial for saving energy and improving the energy efficiency of the air conditioning system. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 Enlarged view of a partial structure of the air conditioner in the image;

[0032] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A structural diagram of the air conditioner's receiving components, water supply channel, and first channel;

[0033] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air conditioner's partition, second channel, and water pump.

[0034] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner's separator, third channel, fourth channel, and injection component;

[0035] Figure 6 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the storage component of an air conditioner;

[0036] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of the partition of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the energy storage cabinet according to the present invention is shown.

[0038] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0039] 30. Separator; 31. Internal cavity; 32. Second connection port; 33. Third connection port;

[0040] 40. Receiving component; 41. Receiving cavity; 411. First connection port; 50. Spraying component;

[0041] 60. Storage component; 61. Storage cavity; 62. Pre-set opening; 63. Drainage section; 631. Drainage channel; 64. Drainage pipe; 65. Liquid level detection component;

[0042] 71. First channel; 710. First pipeline; 711. First section; 712. Second section; 713. Third section; 715. First tee connector; 72. Second channel; 721. Second pipeline; 722. Fourth section; 723. Fifth section; 73. Water pump; 731. Water pump inlet; 732. Water pump outlet; 74. Third channel; 741. Third pipeline; 742. Sixth section; 743. Seventh section; 75. Fourth channel; 751. Fourth pipeline; 752. Eighth section; 753. Ninth section; 754. Second tee connector; 76. Dual-shaft motor;

[0043] 80. Water supply channel; 800. Water supply pipe; 81. Control valve;

[0044] 91. Housing; 92. External fan; 93. Compressor; 94. Internal fan; 96. Evaporator; 97. Condenser;

[0045] 200. Energy storage cabinet; 210. Cabinet air conditioner. Detailed Implementation

[0046] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0047] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0048] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0049] This invention provides a condensate recovery and utilization system for use in air conditioners. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1 to 7The air conditioner includes an evaporator 96 and a condenser 97; the condensate recovery system includes a separator 30 and a receiving component 40; the evaporator 96 and the condenser 97 are respectively located on both sides of the separator 30; that is, the two sides of the separator 30 are the evaporator side and the condenser side, respectively.

[0050] The separator 30 has an internal cavity 31; the receiving member 40 has a receiving cavity 41 for receiving condensate falling from the surface of the evaporator 96; the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 is connected to the receiving cavity 41 of the receiving member 40 so that the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 flows into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30.

[0051] By allowing the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 to flow into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30, the lower temperature condensate in the internal cavity 31 can cool the condenser side of the separator 30. Furthermore, the separator 30 with condensate inside can effectively isolate the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator 30, thereby avoiding or reducing heat transfer between the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator 30. This is beneficial for saving energy and improving the energy efficiency of the air conditioning system.

[0052] Optionally, the separator 30 is a plate-like structure, that is, the separator 30 is a separator plate.

[0053] Optionally, the receiving part 40 is a water receiving tray.

[0054] Specifically, the receiving chamber 41 is located below the evaporator 96 so that the condensate on the surface of the evaporator 96 falls into the receiving chamber 41.

[0055] Optionally, the lower end of the evaporator 96 is located within the receiving cavity 41.

[0056] Specifically, indoor and outdoor air are separated by a separator 30 to prevent indoor and outdoor air from mixing.

[0057] Optionally, the internal cavity 31 is a sealed cavity.

[0058] In this application, the condensate recovery and utilization system further includes a spraying component 50, the receiving cavity of the spraying component 50 is connected to the internal cavity 31 of the partition 30 so that the condensate in the internal cavity 31 of the partition 30 flows into the receiving cavity of the spraying component 50; the spraying component 50 is located on one side of the condenser 97 so that the condensate in its receiving cavity is sprayed toward the condenser 97, thereby spraying and cooling the condenser 97.

[0059] Specifically, the spraying component 50 has a spray hole communicating with its receiving cavity, and the spray hole is positioned toward the condenser 97 so that the condensate in the receiving cavity of the spraying component 50 is sprayed toward the condenser 97 through the spray hole.

[0060] Specifically, the spraying component 50 has multiple spray holes.

[0061] Optionally, the spraying component 50 is a spray head or a sprayer.

[0062] In this application, the condensate recovery system further includes a storage unit 60, which has a storage cavity 61. The storage cavity 61 is connected to the receiving cavity 41 so that the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 flows into the storage cavity 61. The storage cavity 61 is connected to the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 so that the condensate in the storage cavity 61 flows into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30.

[0063] Optionally, the storage unit 60 is a water tank.

[0064] In this application, the condensate recovery system further includes a first channel 71, the first end of the first channel 71 being connected to the receiving cavity 41 and the second end of the first channel 71 being connected to the storage cavity 61, so that the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 flows into the storage cavity 61 through the first channel 71.

[0065] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a first pipeline 710, the cavity of which is a first channel 71.

[0066] Specifically, a first connection port 411 is provided on the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 41, and the first end of the first channel 71 is connected to the first connection port 411.

[0067] Specifically, the storage cavity 61 is located below the second end of the first channel 71 so that the condensate flowing out from the second end of the first channel 71 falls into the storage cavity 61.

[0068] Optionally, the second end of the first channel 71 is located inside the storage cavity 61, that is, the second end of the first pipe 710 extends into the storage cavity 61.

[0069] In this application, the first end of the first channel 71 is connected to the bottom of the receiving cavity 41.

[0070] Optionally, the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, so that the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41 has a higher end and a lower end; the first end of the first channel 71 is connected to the lower end of the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41. In this way, it is convenient to drain the condensate in the receiving cavity 41, that is, under the action of gravity, the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 flows into the first channel 71.

[0071] Optionally, the first connection port 411 is opened on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41, that is, the first connection port 411 is opened at the lower end of the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41.

[0072] Optionally, the angle between the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41 and the horizontal plane is 5 degrees.

[0073] In this application, the first end of the first channel 71 is its upper end, and the second end of the first channel 71 is its lower end.

[0074] Specifically, the storage cavity 61 is located below the receiving cavity 41, that is, the storage element 60 is located below the receiving element 40. Further, the storage cavity 61 is located diagonally below the receiving cavity 41, that is, the storage element 60 is located diagonally below the receiving element 40.

[0075] Specifically, at least a portion of the first channel 71 extends vertically.

[0076] Specifically, the first channel 71 includes a first channel segment 711, a second channel segment 712 and a third channel segment 713 connected in sequence. The end of the first channel segment 711 that is away from the second channel segment 712 is the first end of the first channel 71; the end of the third channel segment 713 that is away from the second channel segment 712 is the second end of the first channel 71.

[0077] Optionally, the first section 711 extends vertically, the second section 712 extends horizontally, and the third section 713 extends vertically.

[0078] Specifically, the first pipeline 710 includes a first pipe segment, a second pipe segment, and a third pipe segment connected in sequence. The lumen of the first pipe segment is the first channel segment 711, the lumen of the second pipe segment is the second channel segment 712, and the lumen of the third pipe segment is the third channel segment 713.

[0079] In this application, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes a water replenishment channel 80. The first end of the water replenishment channel 80 is used to introduce tap water, and the second end of the water replenishment channel 80 is connected to the storage cavity 61 to replenish water into the storage cavity 61 through the water replenishment channel 80.

[0080] Specifically, the water supply channel 80 is designed to be switchable.

[0081] Specifically, a control valve 81 is provided on the water supply channel 80 to control the opening and closing of the water supply channel 80 and adjust the flow rate of the fluid in the water supply channel 80.

[0082] Optionally, control valve 81 is a solenoid valve.

[0083] Specifically, the first end of the water supply channel 80 extends to the outside of the air conditioner housing 91, and the control valve 81 is located outside the air conditioner housing 91.

[0084] Specifically, the condensate recovery and utilization system also includes a water supply pipe 800, the cavity of which is a water supply channel 80.

[0085] Optionally, the second end of the water replenishment channel 80 is located above the storage cavity 61, so that water in the water replenishment channel 80 falls into the storage cavity 61. Alternatively, the second end of the water replenishment channel 80 is located inside the storage cavity 61, so that water in the water replenishment channel 80 falls into the storage cavity 61. Alternatively, the second end of the water replenishment channel 80 is connected to the first channel 71, so that water in the water replenishment channel 80 flows into the storage cavity 61 through a portion of the first channel 71.

[0086] Specifically, the second end of the water supply pipe 800 is connected to the cavity of the first pipe 710, that is, the second end of the water supply pipe 800 is connected to the cavity of the third pipe section.

[0087] Specifically, a first tee connector 715 or a tee valve is provided at the connection between the second end of the water supply pipe 800 and the first pipe 710.

[0088] In this application, the condensate recovery system further includes a second channel 72, the first end of which is connected to the storage cavity 61 and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30, so that the condensate in the storage cavity 61 flows into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 through the second channel 72.

[0089] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a second pipeline 721, the cavity of which is a second channel 72.

[0090] Specifically, the first end of the second channel 72 is its lower end, and the second end of the second channel 72 is its upper end.

[0091] Optionally, at least a portion of the second channel 72 extends vertically.

[0092] Specifically, the second channel 72 includes a fourth channel segment 722 and a fifth channel segment 723 that are connected to each other. The end of the fourth channel segment 722 that is away from the fifth channel segment 723 is the first end of the second channel 72, and the end of the fifth channel segment 723 that is away from the fourth channel segment 722 is the second end of the second channel 72.

[0093] Specifically, the fourth section 722 extends vertically, and the fifth section 723 extends horizontally.

[0094] Specifically, the second pipeline 721 includes a fourth pipeline segment and a fifth pipeline segment that are connected to each other. The lumen of the fourth pipeline segment is the fourth section 722, and the lumen of the fifth pipeline segment is the fifth section 723.

[0095] In this application, the condensate recovery system also includes a water pump 73; the inlet of the water pump 73 is located inside the storage cavity 61 so that the inlet of the water pump 73 is connected to the storage cavity 61; the outlet of the water pump 73 is connected to the second channel 72; so that under the action of the water pump 73, the condensate in the storage cavity 61 is pumped into the second channel 72, and then pumped into the internal cavity 31 of the partition 30.

[0096] Optionally, the water pump 73 is disposed on the second channel 72; or, the water pump 73 is connected to the first end of the second channel 72.

[0097] Figure 2 The water pump inlet 731 is the water inlet of the water pump 73. Figure 2 The water pump outlet 732 is the outlet of the water pump 73.

[0098] In this application, the upper part of the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 is used to introduce condensate, and the condensate in the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 is output through the lower part of the internal cavity 31 so that the condensate in the internal cavity 31 is output to the spray component 50 under the action of gravity.

[0099] Specifically, condensate enters the internal cavity 31 through the upper part of the internal cavity 31. When the condensate in the internal cavity 31 accumulates to a certain amount, that is, when the condensate in the internal cavity 31 reaches a certain liquid level, the gravity pressure of the condensate in the internal cavity 31 reaches the spray pressure of the spray component 50, so that the spray component 50 starts to spray onto the condenser 97.

[0100] Specifically, the second end of the second channel 72 is connected to the upper part of the internal cavity 31 of the partition 30.

[0101] Specifically, the upper part of the partition 30 is provided with a second connection port 32 communicating with its internal cavity 31. The second end of the second channel 72 is connected to the second connection port 32, that is, the second connection port 32 is the water inlet of the internal cavity 31. The water pump 73 draws the condensate in the storage cavity 61 to the second connection port 32, and then into the internal cavity 31.

[0102] Specifically, the lower part of the separator 30 is provided with a third connection port 33 that communicates with its internal cavity 31. The third connection port 33 is the water outlet of the internal cavity 31.

[0103] In this application, the condensate recovery system further includes a third channel 74, the first end of which is connected to the internal cavity 31, and the second end of which is connected to the receiving cavity of the spray component 50, so that the internal cavity 31 is connected to the receiving cavity of the spray component 50 through the third channel 74.

[0104] Specifically, the first end of the third channel 74 is connected to the third connection port 33.

[0105] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a third pipeline 741, the cavity of which is a third channel 74.

[0106] Specifically, the third channel 74 includes a sixth channel segment 742 and a seventh channel segment 743 that are connected to each other. The end of the sixth channel segment 742 that is away from the seventh channel segment 743 is the first end of the third channel 74, and the end of the seventh channel segment 743 that is away from the sixth channel segment 742 is the second end of the third channel 74.

[0107] Optionally, at least a portion of the third channel 74 is provided to extend horizontally.

[0108] Specifically, the sixth section 742 extends vertically, and the seventh section 743 extends horizontally.

[0109] Specifically, the third pipeline 741 includes a sixth pipeline segment and a seventh pipeline segment that are interconnected. The lumen of the sixth pipeline segment is the sixth section 742, and the lumen of the seventh pipeline segment is the seventh section 743.

[0110] In this application, the condensate recovery system also includes a fourth channel 75, the internal cavity 31 is connected to the fourth channel 75, and the receiving cavity of the spray component 50 is connected to the fourth channel 75.

[0111] Specifically, the second end of the third channel 74 is connected to the fourth channel 75.

[0112] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a fourth pipe 751, the cavity of which is a fourth channel 75.

[0113] Specifically, the fourth channel 75 includes an eighth section 752 and a ninth section 753 that are interconnected; the fourth pipeline 751 includes an eighth pipe section and a ninth pipe section that are interconnected, with the lumen of the eighth pipe section being the eighth section 752 and the lumen of the ninth pipe section being the ninth section 753.

[0114] Optionally, the eighth section 752 extends vertically and the ninth section 753 extends horizontally, with the ninth section 753 located above the condenser 97.

[0115] Specifically, there are multiple spray components 50; the multiple spray components 50 include a first group of spray components and a second group of spray components, the first group of spray components includes at least one spray component 50, the second group of spray components includes at least one spray component 50; at least one spray component 50 of the first group of spray components is distributed in a vertical direction, and at least one spray component 50 of the second group of spray components is distributed in a horizontal direction; the second group of spray components is located above the condenser 97.

[0116] Specifically, multiple spraying components 50 are distributed along the extension direction of the fourth channel 75; at least one spraying component 50 is provided on the eighth section 752, and at least one spraying component 50 is provided on the ninth section 753.

[0117] Specifically, a second tee connector 754 is provided at the connection between the second end of the third pipe 741 and the fourth pipe 751.

[0118] In this application, the storage chamber 61 is located below the condenser 97 so that water from the surface of the condenser 97 falls into the storage chamber 61, i.e., water dripping from the surface of the condenser 97 falls into the storage chamber 61. In this way, the condensate can be reused.

[0119] Optionally, the bottom of the condenser 97 is located inside the storage cavity 61.

[0120] In this application, the condensate recovery system also includes a dual-shaft motor 76, whose two output shafts are respectively connected to a water pump 73 and an outdoor fan 92 of an air conditioner, so that the dual-shaft motor 76 can simultaneously drive the water pump 73 and the outdoor fan 92. The dual-shaft motor 76 is also called a coaxial motor.

[0121] Since the outdoor fan 92 is mainly adjusted according to the outdoor ambient temperature or the load of the air conditioning system, by driving the water pump 73 and the outdoor fan 92 coaxially, not only can energy be saved, but the spray water flow rate can also be adjusted to meet the load requirements of the air conditioning system; among them, the speed of the water pump 73 will affect the spray water flow rate.

[0122] Specifically, when the outdoor ambient temperature (load) is low, the speed of the outdoor fan 92 decreases, and the speed of the water pump 73 also decreases, the flow rate of the water pump 73 decreases, and the spray volume decreases; when the outdoor ambient temperature (load) is high, the speed of the outdoor fan 92 increases, and the speed of the water pump 73 also increases, the flow rate of the water pump 73 increases, and the spray volume increases, in order to adapt to the evaporation rate of the water sprayed on the surface of the condenser 97.

[0123] In this application, when the water level in the storage chamber 61 is lower than the first preset water level, the water supply channel 80 switches to the connected state, and the control valve 81 switches to the open state to allow tap water to enter, thereby replenishing water into the storage chamber 61; when the water level in the storage chamber 61 is higher than or equal to the second preset water level, the water supply channel 80 switches to or remains in the disconnected state, and the control valve 81 switches to or remains in the closed state, stopping the tap water supply; the second preset water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level. This avoids the water pump 73 from running dry, thus preventing damage to the water pump 73.

[0124] Specifically, when the control valve 81 is a solenoid valve, the solenoid valve is closed and the control valve 81 is in the open state; when the solenoid valve is open, the control valve 81 is in the closed state.

[0125] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a level detection element 65, at least a portion of which is disposed within the storage cavity 61 to detect the water level within the storage cavity 61.

[0126] Optionally, the level detection element 65 is a level gauge or a level switch.

[0127] In this application, the condensate recovery system also includes a drainage section 63 with a drainage channel 631; the drainage section 63 is disposed at the bottom of the storage cavity 61, so that the first end of the drainage channel 631 extends from the bottom wall of the storage cavity 61 into the storage cavity 61, thereby communicating the first end of the drainage channel 631 with the storage cavity 61, and making the first port of the drainage channel 631 higher than the bottom wall of the storage cavity 61; that is, there is a certain height difference between the first port of the drainage channel 631 and the bottom wall of the storage cavity 61.

[0128] When the water level in the storage cavity 61 is lower than the first port of the drainage channel 631, the water in the storage cavity 61 will not enter the drainage channel 631; when the water level in the storage cavity 61 is higher than the first port of the drainage channel 631, the water in the storage cavity 61 will drain out through the first port of the drainage channel 631. In this way, the water level in the storage cavity 61 can be prevented from becoming too high.

[0129] Specifically, the bottom wall of the storage cavity 61 has a preset opening 62, and the drainage part 63 passes through the preset opening 62.

[0130] Specifically, the drainage section 63 is a tubular structure, and the cavity of the drainage section 63 is a drainage channel 631.

[0131] Optionally, the drainage channel 631 extends vertically.

[0132] Specifically, the second end of the drain channel 631 is used to connect to the first end of the drain pipe 64 so that the water in the drain channel 631 is discharged through the drain pipe 64; the second end of the drain pipe 64 is located outside the casing 91 of the air conditioner.

[0133] In this application, the condensate recovery system also includes a fifth channel. The outlet of the internal cavity 31 is connected to the receiving cavity of the spray component 50 in a way that allows for switching between connection and disconnection. The outlet of the internal cavity 31 is also connected to the first end of the fifth channel in a way that allows for switching between connection and disconnection between the outlet of the internal cavity 31, the receiving cavity of the spray component 50, and the first end of the fifth channel. The second end of the fifth channel is connected to the storage cavity 61.

[0134] Specifically, the condensate recovery system also includes a fifth pipe, the cavity of which is the fifth channel.

[0135] Specifically, the third channel 74 includes an eleventh segment and a twelfth segment that are interconnected. The first end of the eleventh segment is the first end of the third channel 74, and the second end of the twelfth segment is the second end of the third channel 74. The second end of the eleventh segment and the first end of the twelfth segment are connected and disconnected, and the second end of the eleventh segment and the first end of the fifth channel are also connected and disconnected, so that the eleventh segment is connected to one of the twelfth segment and the fifth channel, and disconnected from the other. This enables the outlet of the internal cavity 31 to be connected to one of the receiving cavity of the jet component 50 and the first end of the fifth channel, and disconnected from the other.

[0136] Specifically, a preset three-way valve is provided between the second end of the eleventh channel, the first end of the twelfth channel, and the first end of the fifth channel, so that the second end of the eleventh channel, the first end of the twelfth channel, and the first end of the fifth channel are respectively connected to the three valve ports of the preset three-way valve.

[0137] In practice, when it is not necessary to spray cool the condenser 97, the eleventh section is connected to the fifth channel, and the eleventh section is disconnected from the twelfth section. At this time, the water in the internal cavity 31 will not flow to the spray component 50, but will flow into the fifth channel and then into the storage cavity 61. When it is necessary to spray cool the condenser 97, the eleventh section is disconnected from the fifth channel, and the eleventh section is connected to the twelfth section. At this time, the water in the internal cavity 31 will not flow into the fifth channel, but will flow to the spray component 50 to spray cool the condenser 97.

[0138] Optionally, the eleventh track includes a portion of the seventh track 743 and the sixth track 742, and the twelfth track includes another portion of the seventh track 743.

[0139] Optionally, the second end of the fifth channel is located above the storage cavity 61, so that water in the fifth channel falls into the storage cavity 61. Alternatively, the second end of the fifth channel is located inside the storage cavity 61, so that water in the fifth channel falls into the storage cavity 61. Alternatively, the second end of the fifth channel is connected to the first channel 71, so that a portion of the fifth channel passes through the first channel 71 and connects to the storage cavity 61, thereby allowing water in the fifth channel to enter the first channel 71 and then flow into the storage cavity 61.

[0140] Optionally, the preset three-way valve is a two-position three-way valve; or the preset three-way valve is a solenoid three-way valve.

[0141] Optionally, when the outdoor ambient temperature is low, for example, when the outdoor ambient temperature is less than 0°C, it is not necessary to spray the condenser 97 to cool it down; when the outdoor ambient temperature is high, for example, when the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to 0°C, it is necessary to spray the condenser 97 to cool it down.

[0142] The condensate recovery and utilization system of this application has strong adaptability and can adapt well to changes in environment and load.

[0143] This utility model also provides an air conditioner that includes the above-mentioned condensate recovery and utilization system.

[0144] Specifically, the air conditioner also includes a compressor 93, an indoor fan 94, an outdoor fan 92, and a casing 91.

[0145] Specifically, the indoor fan 94 is located at the top of the air conditioner, the compressor 93 is located at the bottom of the air conditioner, and the outdoor fan 92 is located at the bottom of the air conditioner; the return air enters from the evaporator side and exits from the top; the outdoor air enters from the bottom and exits from the condenser side.

[0146] Specifically, the direction of the spray nozzle of the spray component 50 on the eighth section 752 is the same as the direction of the outdoor air discharged from the condenser side, so that the wind when the outdoor air is discharged from the condenser side can assist the water flow of the spray component 50 on the eighth section 752 to ensure the spray cooling effect on the condenser 97; that is, the spray water flow of the spray component 50 on the eighth section 752 is sprayed onto the condenser 97 from the inside to the outside of the condenser 97.

[0147] Optionally, the air conditioner is a rack-mounted air conditioner.

[0148] For example, Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner is the cabinet air conditioner 210 of the energy storage cabinet 200, that is, the cabinet air conditioner 210 is an energy storage cabinet air conditioner; the energy storage cabinet air conditioner is used to cool the air inside the energy storage container of the energy storage cabinet 200.

[0149] Optionally, the air conditioner for the energy storage cabinet is installed in an embedded manner within the energy storage container of the energy storage cabinet 200.

[0150] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0151] The condensate recovery system provided by this utility model includes a separator 30 and a receiving component 40; an evaporator 96 and a condenser 97 are respectively disposed on both sides of the separator 30; that is, the two sides of the separator 30 are the evaporator side and the condenser side, respectively.

[0152] The separator 30 has an internal cavity 31; the receiving member 40 has a receiving cavity 41 for receiving condensate falling from the surface of the evaporator 96; the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30 is connected to the receiving cavity 41 of the receiving member 40 so that the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 flows into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30.

[0153] By allowing the condensate in the receiving cavity 41 to flow into the internal cavity 31 of the separator 30, the lower temperature condensate in the internal cavity 31 can cool the condenser side of the separator 30. Furthermore, the separator 30 with condensate inside can effectively isolate the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator 30, thereby avoiding or reducing heat transfer between the evaporator side and the condenser side of the separator 30. This is beneficial for saving energy and improving the energy efficiency of the air conditioning system.

[0154] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0155] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0156] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A condensate recovery and utilization system, applied in an air conditioner, characterized in that, The condensate recovery and utilization system includes: A partition (30) is provided, wherein the evaporator (96) and condenser (97) of the air conditioner are respectively disposed on both sides of the partition (30); the partition (30) has an internal cavity (31); The receiving part (40) has a receiving cavity (41) for receiving condensate falling from the surface of the evaporator (96); The internal cavity (31) of the separator (30) is connected to the receiving cavity (41) of the receiving member (40) so that the condensate in the receiving cavity (41) flows into the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30).

2. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a spraying component (50), the receiving cavity of which is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30) so that the condensate in the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30) flows into the receiving cavity of the spraying component (50); the spraying component (50) is located on one side of the condenser (97) so that the condensate in its receiving cavity is sprayed toward the condenser (97).

3. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a storage unit (60) having a storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the receiving cavity (41) so that the condensate in the receiving cavity (41) flows into the storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30) so that the condensate in the storage cavity (61) flows into the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30).

4. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a first channel (71), the first end of which is connected to the bottom of the receiving cavity (41), and the second end of which is connected to the storage cavity (61); and / or The condensate recovery system further includes a water supply channel (80), the first end of which is used to supply tap water, and the second end of which is connected to the storage chamber (61) to supply water to the storage chamber (61); the water supply channel (80) can be switched on and off, such that when the water level in the storage chamber (61) is lower than a first preset water level, the water supply channel (80) switches to a connected state, and when the water level in the storage chamber (61) is higher than or equal to a second preset water level, the water supply channel (80) switches to or remains disconnected; the second preset water level is greater than or equal to the first preset water level; and / or The condensate recovery system further includes a second channel (72), the first end of which is connected to the storage cavity (61), and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30).

5. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a first channel (71); the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (41) is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the first end of the first channel (71) is connected to the lower end of the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (41); the second end of the first channel (71) is connected to the storage cavity (61); and / or The first end of the first channel (71) is its upper end, and the second end of the first channel (71) is its lower end; and / or The storage cavity (61) is located below the receiving cavity (41).

6. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a second channel (72), the first end of which is connected to the storage cavity (61), and the second end of which is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30); The first end of the second channel (72) is its lower end, and the second end of the second channel (72) is its upper end; and / or The condensate recovery system also includes a water pump (73), the inlet of which is located in the storage chamber (61), and the outlet of which is connected to the second channel (72) so that the condensate in the storage chamber (61) can be pumped into the second channel (72) under the action of the water pump (73).

7. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30) is used to allow condensate to enter, and the condensate in the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30) is discharged through the lower part of the internal cavity (31); and / or The condensate recovery system further includes a third channel (74), the first end of which is connected to the internal cavity (31), and the second end of which is connected to the receiving cavity of the spray component (50); and / or The condensate recovery system further includes a fourth channel (75), the internal cavity (31) is connected to the fourth channel (75), and the receiving cavity of the spray component (50) is connected to the fourth channel (75); and / or There are multiple spraying components (50).

8. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a storage unit (60) having a storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the receiving cavity (41) so that the condensate in the receiving cavity (41) flows into the storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30) so that the condensate in the storage cavity (61) flows into the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30); the storage cavity (61) is located below the condenser (97) so that water on the surface of the condenser (97) falls into the storage cavity (61).

9. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The condensate recovery and utilization system also includes: The second channel (72) has a first end connected to the storage cavity (61) and a second end connected to the internal cavity (31) of the separator (30). A water pump (73) is provided, with its inlet located in the storage chamber (61) and its outlet connected to the second channel (72) to pump the condensate in the storage chamber (61) into the second channel (72) under the action of the water pump (73). A dual-axis motor (76) is provided, wherein the two output shafts of the dual-axis motor (76) are respectively connected to the water pump (73) and the outdoor fan (92) of the air conditioner, so that the dual-axis motor (76) can drive the water pump (73) and the outdoor fan (92) simultaneously.

10. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The condensate recovery system further includes a drainage section (63) with a drainage channel (631); the drainage section (63) extends through the bottom of the storage cavity (61) so that the first end of the drainage channel (631) extends into the storage cavity (61), thereby making the first port of the drainage channel (631) higher than the bottom wall of the storage cavity (61); and / or The condensate recovery system also includes a level detection element (65), at least a portion of which is disposed within the storage cavity (61) to detect the water level within the storage cavity (61).

11. The condensate recovery and utilization system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The condensate recovery and utilization system also includes: A storage unit (60) having a storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the receiving cavity (41) so that condensate in the receiving cavity (41) flows into the storage cavity (61); the storage cavity (61) is connected to the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30) so that condensate in the storage cavity (61) flows into the internal cavity (31) of the partition (30); The fifth channel is configured such that the outlet of the internal cavity (31) is connected to the receiving cavity of the spraying component (50), and the outlet of the internal cavity (31) is connected to the first end of the fifth channel, so that the outlet of the internal cavity (31) is connected to one of the receiving cavity of the spraying component (50) and the first end of the fifth channel, and disconnected from the other; the second end of the fifth channel is connected to the storage cavity (61).

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The system includes the condensate recovery and utilization system according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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