Dedusting assembly of condenser and refrigerator
By designing a condenser dust removal component with a water tray and a water spray component in the refrigerator, the heat dissipation problem caused by condenser dust is solved, the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator is ensured, and effective cleaning and heat dissipation of the condenser are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422784667.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-14
AI Technical Summary
After the refrigerator has been used for a long time, a large amount of dust will adhere to the surface of the condenser, affecting the heat dissipation capacity and causing the cooling effect to deteriorate.
A dust removal component for a condenser is designed, comprising a water receiving tray, a water spraying component and a water diversion structure. The water receiving tray receives defrost water or water introduced from the outside, and the water spraying component is used to clean and remove dust from the condenser, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect of the condenser.
The condenser is cleaned in time, good heat dissipation performance is maintained, and the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator is guaranteed.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and particularly relates to a dust removal component for a condenser and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] After prolonged use, a large amount of dust easily accumulates on the surface of the refrigerator's condenser. This dust can affect the condenser's heat dissipation, reduce its ability to exchange heat with the outside environment, and consequently worsen the refrigerator's cooling performance. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a dust removal component for the condenser of a refrigerator and a refrigerator, which can solve the technical problem that dust accumulation on the condenser after prolonged use of the refrigerator leads to a decrease in the refrigerator's cooling effect.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A dust removal assembly for a condenser, used in a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a condenser and an evaporator, the dust removal assembly for the condenser comprising:
[0006] A drip tray is used to collect defrost water from the evaporator.
[0007] A water spray assembly, disposed in the water receiving tray, is used to spray water from the water receiving tray onto the condenser;
[0008] The water tray is also adapted to be connected to the outside of the refrigerator to introduce water from the outside of the refrigerator.
[0009] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a receiving cavity having a receiving space, and the receiving cavity has an opening communicating with the receiving space and the outside;
[0010] The drip tray is disposed in the receiving space and is adapted to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator through the opening.
[0011] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly of the condenser further includes a water intake structure, the water intake structure including a water inlet and a water outlet connected together, the water inlet being used to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator through the opening, the water outlet being connected to the water receiving tray, and the water intake structure being used to introduce water from the outside into the water receiving tray.
[0012] In some embodiments, the water intake structure includes a water intake pipe and a filter element. The two ends of the water intake pipe are respectively formed as the water inlet and the water outlet. The filter element is disposed in the water intake pipe and is used to filter the water flowing from the water inlet to the water outlet.
[0013] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly of the condenser further includes a cover for removable mounting to the receiving cavity, the cover for removable opening or closing of the opening.
[0014] In some embodiments, the water spray assembly includes:
[0015] Sprinkler system;
[0016] A driving device, disposed in the water receiving tray, includes a liquid extraction port and a liquid outlet. The liquid extraction port is connected to the bottom of the water receiving tray and is used to extract water from the water receiving tray. The liquid outlet is connected to the spraying device. The driving device is used to drive water through the spraying device to spray onto the condenser.
[0017] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly of the condenser further includes an indicator device installed on the water receiving pan for detecting the water level in the water receiving pan and for issuing a water filling instruction when the water level is below a preset threshold.
[0018] In some embodiments, the water tray is disposed below the condenser and is also used to receive water flowing down the surface of the condenser.
[0019] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly of the condenser further includes a water collection tray, which is disposed below the evaporator and has a water outlet at its bottom. A water receiving tray is disposed below the water collection tray. The water collection tray is used to collect and collect the defrosting water from the evaporator and to send the defrosting water into the water receiving tray through the water outlet.
[0020] A refrigerator, comprising:
[0021] Evaporator and condenser;
[0022] The dust removal components of the aforementioned condenser.
[0023] The dust removal assembly and refrigerator for the condenser provided in this application embodiment supply water to the water spray assembly through a water receiving tray to clean and remove dust from the condenser. The water receiving tray can receive defrost water and water drawn from the outside. When the defrost water is insufficient, the water receiving tray can also draw water from the outside to facilitate timely cleaning of the condenser, ensure that the condenser has good working performance, and avoid affecting the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of area A.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water diversion structure provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the indicating device provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] 10. Refrigerator;
[0032] 100. Condenser; 200. Dust removal assembly; 300. Receiving cavity;
[0033] 210. Water receiving tray; 220. Spray assembly; 221. Spraying device; 222. Drive unit; 230. Water intake structure; 231. Water intake pipe; 232. Filter element; 240. Cover; 250. Indicating device; 251. Water level sensor; 252. Indicator light; 260. Water collection tray;
[0034] 310. Accommodation space; 320. Opening. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0036] This application provides a dust removal assembly for a condenser, which is applied to a refrigerator, which may be a single-door refrigerator, a side-by-side refrigerator, a French door refrigerator, a French door refrigerator, or other types of refrigerators. For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1The schematic diagram shown is an enlarged view of area A. Refrigerator 10 includes a condenser 100, an evaporator (not shown), and a dust removal assembly 200.
[0037] The dust removal assembly 200 includes a water tray 210 for receiving defrosting water from the evaporator; a water spray assembly 220 is disposed in the water tray 210 for spraying water from the water tray 210 onto the condenser 100; wherein the water tray 210 is also adapted to connect to the outside of the refrigerator 10 to introduce water from the outside of the refrigerator 10.
[0038] It should be noted that after prolonged operation, the evaporator of refrigerator 10 will frost over due to excessive cold, requiring defrosting to avoid affecting the cooling effect of refrigerator 10. During defrosting, the frost on the surface of the evaporator melts to form defrost water. The drip tray 210 can collect the defrost water from the evaporator and can also introduce water from the outside. When the defrost water collected in the drip tray 210 is insufficient to spray and rinse the condenser 100, water can be introduced from the outside to achieve timely rinsing of the condenser 100. On the one hand, the water sprayed onto the condenser 100 by the water spray component 220 can achieve the effect of cleaning and dust removal from the condenser 100; on the other hand, it can also cool the condenser 100 to improve its condensing efficiency, thereby ensuring that refrigerator 10 has a better cooling effect.
[0039] In some embodiments, the drip tray 210 is disposed below the condenser 100 and is also used to receive water flowing down the surface of the condenser 100. Thus, the water in the drip tray 210, after rinsing the surface of the condenser 100, flows back into the drip tray 210. For example, after rinsing, the water is filtered and then sprayed onto the condenser 100 through the water spray assembly 220 to clean the condenser 100, allowing for recycling. To make the condenser 100 easier to clean and improve the cleaning effect, a hydrophobic coating can be applied to the outer surface of the condenser 100, making it easier for water droplets carrying dust to flow down the surface of the condenser 100, thereby carrying away the dust.
[0040] The dust removal component 200 provided in this application embodiment supplies water to the water spray component 220 through the water receiving tray 210 to clean and remove dust from the condenser 100. The water receiving tray 210 can receive defrost water and water drawn from the outside. When the defrost water is insufficient, the water receiving tray 210 can also draw water from the outside to facilitate timely cleaning of the condenser 100 and ensure the dust removal effect of the dust removal component 200 on the condenser 100.
[0041] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 further includes a receiving cavity 300 having a receiving space 310, and the receiving cavity 300 having an opening 320 communicating with the receiving space 310 and the outside; a drip tray 210 is disposed in the receiving space 310 and is adapted to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator 10 through the opening 320. In practical applications, users can directly add water to the drip tray 210 through the opening 320.
[0042] The receiving cavity 300 can be a compressor cavity for mounting the compressor of the refrigerator 10. Exemplarily, the receiving cavity 300 is formed by the bottom plate, back plate, side plates, and partitions of the refrigerator 10, with an opening 320, for example, formed on the side plate of the refrigerator 10. Preferably, the drip tray 210 is disposed near the wall surface where the opening 320 is located. The temperature of the compressor cavity is typically high, causing much of the defrost water in the drip tray 210 to evaporate, resulting in insufficient defrost water in the drip tray 210 to clean the condenser 100. By introducing water from the outside into the drip tray 210, the problem of insufficient defrost water to clean the condenser 100 can be solved.
[0043] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly 200 further includes a water intake structure 230, which includes a water inlet and a water outlet connected to each other. The water inlet is used to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator 10 through an opening 320, and the water outlet is connected to a water collection tray 210. The water intake structure 230 is used to introduce water from the outside into the water collection tray 210.
[0044] The water diversion structure 230 is used to divert external water so that it flows smoothly into the water receiving tray 210 without splashing. For an example, please refer to... Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water intake structure provided in an embodiment of this application. The water intake structure 230 includes a water intake pipe 231 and a filter element 232. The two ends of the water intake pipe 231 form an inlet end and an outlet end, respectively. The filter element 232 is disposed in the water intake pipe 231 and is used to filter the water flowing from the inlet end to the outlet end. Preferably, the water intake pipe 231 extends to the bottom of the water receiving tray 210 to reduce water splashing. Optionally, the filter element 232 includes multiple layers of filter screens arranged sequentially along the water flow direction. The filter screens can filter impurities in the water to ensure the cleanliness of the water in the water receiving tray 210.
[0045] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly 200 further includes a cover 240, which is detachably mounted on the receiving cavity 300 and is used to detachably open or close the opening 320. Understandably, the cover 240 prevents dust from entering the receiving space 310 through the opening 320, thereby preventing contamination of the water tray 210. In practical applications, when water needs to be added to the water tray 210, the user can remove the cover 240, and after adding water, the user can reassemble the cover 240 to prevent dust from entering the receiving space 310.
[0046] Optionally, the water spray assembly 220 may include a spraying device 221 and a driving device 222. The driving device 222 is disposed in the water receiving tray 210 and includes a liquid extraction port and a liquid outlet. The liquid extraction port is connected to the bottom of the water receiving tray 210 and is used to extract water from the water receiving tray 210. The liquid outlet is connected to the spraying device 221. The driving device 222 is used to drive water to spray onto the condenser 100 through the spraying device 221.
[0047] The drive unit 222 can be a small water pump, for example, one with a built-in filter, to filter the water in the drain pan 210. The spray device 221 can be an atomizing nozzle; for example, the outlet of the atomizing nozzle is oriented towards the condenser 100, the spray angle of the atomizing nozzle is 45°, and the spray pressure is 3 Bar. Optionally, the spray device 221 can also be a shower head or other structure. To increase the spray pressure of the spray device 221, a venturi tube can also be connected between the spray device 221 and the outlet of the drive unit 222. The water spray assembly 220 can also include a water spray pipe, through which the outlet can be connected to the spray device 221. The water spray pipe can be made of metal, plastic, or other materials.
[0048] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly 200 further includes an indicator 250, which is installed in the water tray 210 to detect the water level in the water tray 210 and to issue a water filling instruction when the water level is below a preset threshold. It is understood that when the water level in the water tray 210 is below the preset threshold, it indicates that the current water volume in the water tray 210 is insufficient to flush the condenser 100. By issuing a water filling instruction, the user can be reminded to add water to the water tray 210 so that the condenser 100 can be flushed in a timely manner.
[0049] For example, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the indicating device provided in an embodiment of this application. The indicating device 250 may include a water level sensor 251 and an indicator light 252. The water level sensor 251 and the indicator light 252 are respectively connected to the controller (not shown) of the refrigerator 10. The water level sensor 251 is used to detect the water level in the drip tray 210 and feeds back a corresponding electrical signal to the controller based on the water level. When the controller determines based on the electrical signal that the current water level in the drip tray 210 is lower than a preset threshold and the current dust accumulation in the condenser 100 has reached the cleaning condition, the controller sends a command to make the indicator light 252 light up. When the indicator light 252 lights up, the user can know that water needs to be added to the drip tray 210.
[0050] It should be noted that whether the condenser 100 has reached the cleaning condition can be determined by detecting whether the thickness of the dust layer on the surface of the condenser 100 has reached the preset thickness, or by setting the condenser 100 to be cleaned periodically, that is, after each cycle, for example, 3 months, the condenser 100 is determined to have reached the cleaning condition.
[0051] In some embodiments, the dust removal assembly 200 further includes a water collection tray 260, which is disposed below the evaporator and has a water outlet at its bottom. A water receiving tray 210 is disposed below the water collection tray 260. The water collection tray 260 is used to collect and collect defrost water from the evaporator and to send the defrost water into the water receiving tray 210 through the water outlet. For example, the water collection tray 260 is funnel-shaped, which can fully collect the defrost water and lead it to the water receiving tray 210 through the water outlet.
[0052] The dust removal component 200 provided in this application embodiment supplies water to the water spray component 220 through the water receiving tray 210 to clean and remove dust from the condenser 100. The water receiving tray 210 can receive defrost water and water drawn from the outside. When the defrost water is insufficient, the water receiving tray 210 can also draw water from the outside to facilitate timely cleaning of the condenser 100 and ensure the dust removal effect of the dust removal component 200 on the condenser 100.
[0053] This application also provides a refrigerator, for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application. The refrigerator can be as follows: Figure 5 The French-style refrigerator shown can also be a single-door refrigerator, a side-by-side refrigerator, a cross-door refrigerator, a French-style refrigerator, or other types of refrigerators. Refrigerator 10 includes a condenser 100, an evaporator, and a dust removal assembly 200 as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0054] The refrigerator 10 provided in this application embodiment adds a dust removal component 200 and uses a water receiving tray 210 to supply water to the water spray component 220 to clean and remove dust from the condenser 100. The water receiving tray 210 can receive defrost water and water drawn from the outside. When the defrost water is insufficient, the water receiving tray 210 can also draw water from the outside to facilitate timely cleaning and dust removal of the condenser 100, thereby maintaining the condensing efficiency of the condenser 100 and ensuring the cooling effect of the refrigerator 10.
[0055] The dust removal components of the condenser and the refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A dust removal assembly for a condenser, characterized in that, Applied to a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a condenser and an evaporator, and the dust removal assembly of the condenser includes: A drip tray is used to collect defrost water from the evaporator. A water spray assembly, disposed in the water receiving tray, is used to spray water from the water receiving tray onto the condenser; The water tray is also adapted to be connected to the outside of the refrigerator to introduce water from the outside of the refrigerator.
2. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a receiving cavity with a receiving space, and the receiving cavity has an opening that connects the receiving space and the outside. The drip tray is disposed in the receiving space and is adapted to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator through the opening.
3. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a water intake structure, which includes a water inlet and a water outlet connected together. The water inlet is used to communicate with the outside of the refrigerator through the opening, and the water outlet is connected to the water receiving tray. The water intake structure is used to introduce water from the outside into the water receiving tray.
4. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water intake structure includes a water intake pipe and a filter element. The two ends of the water intake pipe form the water inlet and the water outlet, respectively. The filter element is disposed in the water intake pipe and is used to filter the water flowing from the water inlet to the water outlet.
5. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a cover for detachably mounting onto the receiving cavity, the cover for detachably opening or closing the opening.
6. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water spray assembly includes: Sprinkler system; A driving device, disposed in the water receiving tray, includes a liquid extraction port and a liquid outlet. The liquid extraction port is connected to the bottom of the water receiving tray and is used to extract water from the water receiving tray. The liquid outlet is connected to the spraying device. The driving device is used to drive water through the spraying device to spray onto the condenser.
7. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes an indicator device installed on the water receiving pan, used to detect the water level in the water receiving pan, and to issue a water injection instruction when the water level is lower than a preset threshold.
8. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water tray is located below the condenser and is also used to receive water flowing down the surface of the condenser.
9. The dust removal assembly for the condenser according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes a water collection tray, which is located below the evaporator and has a water outlet at the bottom. A water receiving tray is located below the water collection tray. The water collection tray is used to collect and gather the defrost water from the evaporator and send the defrost water into the water receiving tray through the water outlet.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: Evaporator and condenser; The dust removal assembly of the condenser as described in any one of claims 1-9.