Drainage filtering structure of air conditioning unit

By designing a nested filter enclosure and overflow baffle structure for the water collection tray of the air conditioning unit, the problem of rust and sludge clogging in the water collection tray was solved, achieving effective filtration and easy cleaning of condensate.

CN223512265UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04INNER MONGOLIA TONGWEI HIGH PURITY CRYSTAL SILICON CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422578460.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-24
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The drip tray of the air conditioning unit is made of iron, which produces a lot of rust over time, and the drain outlet is easily blocked by rust, causing condensate to overflow.

Method used

An air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure was designed, including a mounting plate assembly, a filter frame assembly, and an overflow baffle. Rust residue is intercepted by the nested filter enclosures and collection space, and an overflow baffle is added to the top of the innermost filter enclosure to further filter condensate.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents rust and slag from flowing into the drain pipe with the condensate, thus preventing pipe blockage. It is also easy to disassemble and clean.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a drainage filtering structure of an air conditioning unit, and aims to solve the technical problem that a drainage port of an existing water pan is easily blocked by rust slag. The side edge of the water pan used for receiving air conditioner condensate water is communicated with a drainage pipe, and the water pan comprises a mounting plate set and a filtering frame set. The installation plate set is installed on the side edge of the water pan in a matched mode. The drainage channel is arranged on the mounting plate group and is communicated with the drainage pipe. And the filter frame group is arranged in the water pan in a matched manner through the mounting plate group. Wherein the filtering frame group comprises a plurality of filtering fences, the two ends of the filtering fences are connected to the mounting plate groups on the two sides of the drainage channel respectively, first filtering hole groups are formed in the filtering fences, the filtering fences are distributed in a nesting doll shape with the sizes gradually increased from inside to outside, and a gap is reserved between every two adjacent filtering fences to form a collecting space; the rust slag of the condensate water can be intercepted, so that the drainage pipe of the water pan is not easy to block.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a drainage filter structure for air conditioning units. Background Technology

[0002] DCS server rooms have high environmental requirements, necessitating air conditioning units with large cooling capacity to maintain constant temperature and humidity. Central air conditioning systems are commonly used; while they offer good cooling performance, they produce a large amount of condensate. This condensate is collected in a drip tray at the bottom of the unit and drained through a drain pipe. However, technicians discovered the following problem with the drip tray during operation:

[0003] (1) The drip tray is made of iron, which produces a lot of rust residue over time, but the space below is too small to clean it.

[0004] (2) The drain outlet of the water tray is very narrow and is easily blocked by rust. Once the water tray is full of condensate, it will overflow outside the unit, causing indoor items to be soaked in water. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a drainage filtration structure for air conditioning units to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] An air conditioning unit drainage filter structure includes a water collection tray for receiving air conditioning condensate, with a drain pipe connected to its side.

[0007] The mounting plate assembly is fitted and installed on the side of the water receiving tray.

[0008] A drainage channel is provided on the mounting plate assembly and connected to the drainage pipe;

[0009] The filter frame assembly is fitted into the water receiving tray via the mounting plate assembly;

[0010] The filter frame assembly includes multiple filter enclosures, with each filter enclosure connected at both ends to the mounting plates on both sides of the drainage channel. Each filter enclosure has a first filter hole group. The multiple filter enclosures are arranged in a nested pattern with their size gradually increasing from the inside to the outside, and gaps are left between adjacent filter enclosures to form a collection space.

[0011] Furthermore, the innermost filter enclosure in the filter frame group is connected to an overflow baffle at its top, the overflow baffle having a cap, and the cap having a second filter hole group extending from top to bottom.

[0012] Furthermore, the overflow baffle has a semi-enclosed cover and an overflow frame;

[0013] The semi-enclosed cover is connected to the top of the innermost filter fence, so that the top of the innermost filter fence is in a semi-enclosed state.

[0014] The overflow frame is matched and connected to the top of the innermost filter fence in the filter frame group. The circumferential sealed side of the overflow frame is connected to the side wall of the semi-enclosed cover, and its circumferential open side is installed on the side wall of the mounting plate group. The height of the overflow frame is greater than the height of the cover.

[0015] Furthermore, the second filter group includes a plurality of second filter holes arranged at uniform intervals.

[0016] Furthermore, the number of filter fences is six.

[0017] Furthermore, the area enclosed by the inner side of the filter fence is rectangular.

[0018] Furthermore, the height of the overflow frame is 0.25~0.40cm higher than the height of the cap.

[0019] Furthermore, the overflow frame is a hollow frame structure formed by three rods, with one side open.

[0020] Furthermore, the mounting plate assembly includes a hanging rod and a positioning plate;

[0021] The hanging rod has a through groove at its bottom end that matches the side of the water receiving tray;

[0022] The positioning plate has a drainage channel that matches the drainage pipe running horizontally through it; the top of the positioning plate is connected to a hanging rod; when the hanging rod is hung on the side of the water receiving tray, the positioning plate is located inside the water receiving tray; the filter frame assembly is matched and connected to the side of the positioning plate facing the water receiving tray.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] By using nested filter enclosures connected to the mounting plate assembly, with collection spaces between adjacent filter enclosures, the filter frame assembly filters condensate while trapping rust residue in the collection spaces, thus preventing large amounts of rust residue from flowing into the drain pipe and clogging it. Furthermore, the filtration capacity of the filter frame assembly is further enhanced by adding an overflow baffle at the top of the innermost filter enclosure. In addition, this drainage filtration structure is connected to the water collection tray via a hook-and-loop connection, making assembly, disassembly, and cleaning simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drainage filter structure for an air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of this application (the overflow baffle has a semi-closed cover and an overflow frame).

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of an air conditioning unit drainage filter structure according to an embodiment of this application (the overflow baffle has a semi-closed cover and an overflow frame).

[0028] Figure 3 This is a top view of an air conditioning unit drainage filter structure according to an embodiment of this application (the overflow baffle has a semi-closed cover and an overflow frame).

[0029] Figure 4 This application provides a schematic diagram of an air conditioning unit drainage filter structure attached to the side of a water receiving pan (the overflow baffle has a semi-closed cover and an overflow frame).

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a drainage filtration structure for an air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of this application (the overflow baffle has a fully enclosed cover).

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 10. Hanging rod; 100. Through groove; 11. Positioning plate; 110. Drainage channel;

[0033] 201. First filter group; 202. Filter enclosure; 22. Collection space;

[0034] 30. Overflow frame; 31. Cover; 320. Second filter hole;

[0035] 40. Side of the water tray; 400. Drain outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0036] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "height," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments discussed.

[0042] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] This utility model embodiment provides a drainage filtration structure for an air conditioning unit. Please refer to... Figures 1-5 This air conditioning unit's drainage and filtration structure includes a drip tray for collecting condensate from the air conditioner. A drain pipe is connected to its side, allowing the condensate flowing from the air conditioner unit into the drip tray to be filtered. The structure comprises a mounting plate assembly and a filter frame assembly. The filter frame assembly is connected to the side wall of the mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate assembly is fitted onto the side 40 of the drip tray, placing the filter frame assembly within the tray. A drain channel 110 is located on the mounting plate assembly and connects to the drain pipe. After the condensate discharged from the air conditioner unit falls into the drip tray, it is filtered by the filter frame assembly before flowing into the drain outlet 400 of the drain pipe, preventing the drain pipe from becoming clogged.

[0044] Specifically (taking a water tray with a height of 3cm as an example).

[0045] The mounting plate assembly includes a hook rod 10 and a positioning plate 11, with the hook rod 10 connected to the top of the positioning plate 11. To allow the mounting plate assembly to be hooked onto the side 40 of the water receiving tray, a through groove 100 matching the side 40 of the water receiving tray is provided at the bottom of the hook rod 10. That is, the thickness of the side 40 of the water receiving tray does not exceed the width of the through groove 100, allowing the hook rod 10 to be hooked onto the side 40 of the water receiving tray through the through groove 100, thereby allowing the positioning plate 11 to be placed inside the water receiving tray. Preferably, when the mounting plate assembly is hooked onto the side 40 of the water receiving tray, the bottom end of the positioning plate 11 is connected to the bottom end of the water receiving tray. The positioning plate 11 has a drainage channel 110 laterally provided to match the drain outlet 400, that is, when the positioning plate 11 is placed inside the water receiving tray via the hook rod 10, the drainage channel 110 communicates with the drain outlet 400 of the drain pipe.

[0046] The filter frame assembly includes multiple filter enclosures 202. Each filter enclosure 202 is connected at both ends to positioning plates 11 on both sides of the drainage channel 110, thus enclosing the outer area of ​​the drainage channel 110. Therefore, the condensate filtered by the filter frame assembly flows through the drainage channel 110 to the drain outlet 400 of the drain pipe. Furthermore, the filter enclosures 202 are arranged in a nested pattern, with the size gradually increasing from the inside out, and a collection space 22 is left between adjacent filter enclosures 202. Preferably, the filter frame assembly includes six filter enclosures 202, and the height of each filter enclosure 202 is 2 cm. Each filter enclosure 202 has a first filter hole group 201.

[0047] When the condensate from the air conditioner falls into the drip tray, the condensate in the drip tray can be filtered through multiple filter screens 202 before flowing into the drain pipe. This causes rust to be trapped in the collection space 22, thus preventing a large amount of rust from clogging the drain outlet 400 when it flows into the drain pipe with the condensate.

[0048] To further enhance the filtration capacity of the filter assembly for air conditioning condensate, an overflow baffle is connected to the top of the innermost filter enclosure (hereinafter referred to as the "innermost filter enclosure") in the filter assembly. This overflow baffle has a cover 31, through which a second filter hole group extends from top to bottom. This second filter hole group includes a plurality of evenly spaced second filter holes 320.

[0049] The overflow baffle can adopt one of the following three structures: First, the overflow baffle is a fully enclosed cover, which is connected to the top of the innermost filter fence, making the top of the innermost filter fence completely sealed; Second, the overflow baffle is a semi-enclosed cover, which is connected to the top of the innermost filter fence, leaving an opening near the positioning plate 11 on its top surface; Third, the overflow baffle can also consist of a semi-enclosed cover and an overflow frame 30. The semi-enclosed cover is connected to the top of the innermost filter fence, making the top of the innermost filter fence semi-closed. The overflow frame 30 matches the open side of the top of the innermost filter fence and is connected to the innermost filter fence, making the overflow frame 30 and the innermost filter fence interconnected. The overflow frame 30 is a hollow frame structure with an opening on one side, formed by multiple rods. The overflow frame 30 is connected to the side wall of the cover 31 with its circumferential sealing side, and its circumferential open side is installed on the side wall of the positioning plate 11. In this case, the height of the overflow frame 30 is greater than the height of the cover 31. Preferably, the height of the cover 31 can be 0.2 cm, and the height of the rod of the overflow frame 30 can be 0.5 cm.

[0050] When each filter enclosure 202 is about to reach its filtration limit, causing the drainage volume of the drain pipe to be less than the water production of the air conditioning unit, the condensate water level in the drip tray rises and overflows to the top of the innermost filter enclosure. At this time, if the overflow baffle is only a fully enclosed or semi-enclosed cover, the overflowing condensate water will be filtered again through the second filter hole 320; if an overflow baffle with a semi-enclosed cover and an overflow frame 30 is used, the overflowing condensate water will be filtered in time through the second filter hole 320 under the obstruction of the overflow frame 30.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, the working principle of this application is as follows:

[0052] First, attach the above-mentioned air conditioning unit drainage filter structure to the side 40 of the water collection tray, so that the filter frame is set inside the water collection tray. Then, place the water collection tray below the air conditioning unit to facilitate the collection of air conditioning condensate.

[0053] The condensate discharged downwards from the air conditioning unit flows into the drain pipe after being filtered by each filter enclosure 202. Rust and other contaminants in the condensate are trapped in the collection space 22. When the filter enclosure 202 is about to reach its filtration limit, the condensate in the drip tray overflows to the top of the innermost filter enclosure due to the rising water level, where it is filtered again by the overflow baffle. If the filter enclosure 202 becomes clogged and unable to filter the condensate, simply remove the drainage filter structure, clean it, and then reattach it to the drip tray for normal filtration to resume.

[0054] Based on the above embodiments, the advantages of this application are:

[0055] By connecting nested filter enclosures 202 to the positioning plate 11, with collection spaces 22 between adjacent filter enclosures 202, the filter enclosures 202 filter condensate while trapping rust residue in the collection spaces 22, thus preventing large amounts of rust residue from flowing into the drain pipe and clogging it. Furthermore, the filtration capacity of the filter frame assembly is further enhanced by adding an overflow baffle at the top of the innermost filter enclosure. In addition, this drainage filtration structure is connected to the water tray via a hook-and-loop connection, making it easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean.

Claims

1. A drainage filtration structure for an air conditioning unit, characterized in that, include: A drip tray for collecting air conditioner condensate, with a drain pipe connected to its side; The mounting plate assembly is fitted and installed on the side of the water receiving tray. A drainage channel is provided on the mounting plate assembly and connected to the drainage pipe; The filter frame assembly is fitted into the water receiving tray via the mounting plate assembly; The filter frame assembly includes multiple filter enclosures, with each filter enclosure connected at both ends to the mounting plates on both sides of the drainage channel. Each filter enclosure has a first filter hole group. The multiple filter enclosures are arranged in a nested pattern with their size gradually increasing from the inside to the outside, and gaps are left between adjacent filter enclosures to form a collection space.

2. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The innermost filter enclosure in the filter frame group is connected to an overflow baffle at its top. The overflow baffle has a cover, and the cover has a second filter hole group running through it from top to bottom.

3. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The overflow baffle has a semi-enclosed cover and an overflow frame; The semi-enclosed cover is connected to the top of the innermost filter fence, so that the top of the innermost filter fence is in a semi-enclosed state. The overflow frame is matched and connected to the top of the innermost filter fence in the filter frame group. The circumferential sealed side of the overflow frame is connected to the side wall of the semi-enclosed cover, and its circumferential open side is installed on the side wall of the mounting plate group. The height of the overflow frame is greater than the height of the cover.

4. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second filter group includes a plurality of second filter holes that are evenly spaced apart.

5. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are six filter fences.

6. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The area enclosed by the inner side of the filter fence is rectangular.

7. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the overflow frame is 0.25~0.40cm higher than the height of the cap.

8. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The overflow frame is a hollow frame structure formed by three rods, with one side open.

9. The air conditioning unit drainage filtration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate assembly includes a mounting rod and a positioning plate; The hanging rod has a through groove at its bottom end that matches the side of the water receiving tray; The positioning plate has a drainage channel that matches the drainage pipe running horizontally through it; the top of the positioning plate is connected to a hanging rod; when the hanging rod is hung on the side of the water receiving tray, the positioning plate is located inside the water receiving tray; the filter frame assembly is matched and connected to the side of the positioning plate facing the water receiving tray.