Air-conditioning range hood

By introducing a water circulation system into the air conditioner range hood, and using a water storage box and water pump to achieve automatic cleaning of the condenser, the problem of low cleaning efficiency of internal components of the air conditioner range hood is solved, and a highly efficient and convenient condenser cleaning effect is achieved.

CN223525255UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422303708.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-20

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioner range hoods have low cleaning efficiency for their internal components, making it difficult to effectively remove contaminants from the condenser.

Method used

An air-conditioning range hood with a water circulation system was designed. The system uses a water storage box and a water pump to automatically clean the condenser. The water circulation system collects condensate from the evaporator and transports it to the top of the condenser for cleaning. The cooling fan creates a horizontal flow to accelerate the cleaning effect.

Benefits of technology

Without disassembling the condenser, it achieves efficient condenser cleaning, improves the cleaning efficiency of internal components of the air conditioner range hood, simplifies the cleaning process, and prevents condensate water from splashing out and damaging surrounding components.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air-conditioning range hood. The air conditioner range hood comprises a machine shell, an air conditioner assembly is installed in the machine shell, the air conditioner assembly comprises a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator are communicated through a refrigerant pipeline, the air conditioner range hood further comprises a water path circulating system, and the water path circulating system comprises a water storage box located in the machine shell; the water storage box is located below the evaporator and used for collecting condensate water condensed on the surface of the evaporator. The water pump is installed in the water storage box and used for pumping condensate water in the water storage box to the top of the condenser so as to clean the condenser. According to the air conditioner range hood, the water path circulating system is arranged, water in the water storage box can be used for effectively cleaning the condenser, cleaning of the condenser can be completed under the condition that the condenser is not disassembled, and therefore the cleaning efficiency of internal parts of the air conditioner range hood is effectively improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of air-conditioning range hood. BACKGROUND

[0002] Range hood is generally fixed on wall, range hood can produce a large amount of heat in cooking process, so as to promote the temperature of kitchen indoor, reduce user experience. In order to reduce the problem of high temperature in kitchen indoor, refrigeration module is integrated on traditional range hood to form air-conditioning range hood, the temperature of kitchen indoor is reduced by the refrigeration module of air-conditioning range hood, improve the comfort of user use, so as to improve user experience.

[0003] However, since air-conditioning range hood can suck the oil fume produced in cooking process, it causes pollution to internal components (such as condenser) of air-conditioning range hood. In the prior art, the internal components of air-conditioning range hood are usually disassembled, and then the internal components are cleaned. However, this method is time-consuming and laborious, and the cleaning efficiency is low.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the cleaning efficiency of the internal components of the air-conditioning range hood is a difficult problem to be solved in the technical field. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defect of low cleaning efficiency of the internal components of the air-conditioning range hood in the prior art, and to provide an air-conditioning range hood.

[0006] The utility model solves the above technical problem by the following technical scheme:

[0007] An air-conditioning range hood, the air-conditioning range hood comprises a casing, an air-conditioning assembly is installed in the casing, the air-conditioning assembly comprises a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator are connected in communication by a refrigerant pipeline, and the air-conditioning range hood is characterized in that:

[0008] The air-conditioning range hood further comprises a water circulation system, and the water circulation system comprises:

[0009] A water storage box is located in the casing, and the water storage box is located below the evaporator, and the water storage box is used for collecting condensate water condensed on the surface of the evaporator;

[0010] A water pump is installed in the water storage box, and the water pump is used for pumping the condensate water in the water storage box to the top of the condenser to clean the condenser.

[0011] In the technical solution, the water in the water storage box is used to clean the condenser effectively, and the condenser can be cleaned without being disassembled, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the internal components of the air cooking hood.

[0012] Preferably, the water circulation system further comprises a first water pipe connecting the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator and the water storage box.

[0013] In the technical solution, the condensate water generated on the surface of the evaporator flows to the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator under the action of gravity, and the first water pipe is arranged to provide a channel for transporting the condensate water accumulated in the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator to the water storage box for storage, thereby preventing the condensate water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0014] Preferably, the water circulation system further comprises a second water pipe connecting the water storage box and the top of the condenser, and the water pump is located at the end of the second water pipe close to the water storage box.

[0015] In the technical solution, the second water pipe is arranged to provide a channel for transporting the water in the water storage box to the top of the condenser, thereby preventing the condensate water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0016] Preferably, the water storage box is located below the condenser, and the water circulation system further comprises a third water pipe connecting the second water collecting area at the bottom of the condenser and the water storage box.

[0017] In the technical solution, after the water in the water storage box completes cleaning of the condenser, the water flows to the second water collecting area at the bottom of the condenser under the action of gravity, and the third water pipe is arranged to provide a channel for transporting the dirty water in the second water collecting area that has completed cleaning of the condenser to the water storage box, thereby preventing the condensate water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0018] Preferably, the water circulation system further comprises a fourth water pipe connecting the bottom of the water storage box and an external pipeline.

[0019] In the technical solution, the fourth water pipe is arranged to provide a channel for connecting the water storage box and the external pipeline, thereby preventing the condensate water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0020] Preferably, the water circulation system further comprises an electric valve located on the fourth water pipe, and the electric valve is used to open or close the water passage in the fourth water pipe.

[0021] The water path comprises a first flow direction water path and a second flow direction water path, the first flow direction water path is from the water storage box to the external pipeline, and is used for water drainage from the water storage box to the external pipeline; and the second flow direction water path is from the external pipeline to the water storage box, and is used for water supplement from the external pipeline to the water storage box.

[0022] In the technical solution, the electric valve is arranged to open or close the water path in the fourth water pipe; and the first flow direction water path and the second flow direction water path are arranged to realize water drainage from the water storage box to the external pipeline and water supplement from the external pipeline to the water storage box.

[0023] Preferably, the water path circulation system further comprises a liquid level sensor arranged in the water storage box and used for detecting the water level in the water storage box.

[0024] In the technical solution, the liquid level sensor is arranged to detect the water level in the water storage box, which can ensure sufficient water for cleaning the condenser and prevent the water in the water storage box from overflowing and damaging surrounding components.

[0025] Preferably, the air conditioner range hood further comprises a controller, and the water pump, the electric valve and the liquid level sensor are electrically connected to the controller.

[0026] Preferably, the air conditioner assembly further comprises a heat dissipation fan, and the heat dissipation fan is arranged corresponding to the condenser.

[0027] In the technical solution, the heat dissipation fan is arranged to form air cooling and provide transverse flow power for the water used for cleaning the condenser, so that the cleaning of the condenser can be better completed.

[0028] Preferably, the air conditioner range hood further comprises a range hood assembly, the range hood fan of the range hood assembly is arranged in the cabinet, and the outlet of the heat dissipation fan is communicated with the inner cavity of the volute of the range hood fan.

[0029] In the technical solution, the outlet of the heat dissipation fan is communicated with the inner cavity of the volute of the range hood fan, so that the air passing through the condenser can be discharged to the public flue through the range hood volute and the flue pipe, without the need of arranging a separate discharge pipeline, thereby achieving the beneficial technical effect of simplifying the structure.

[0030] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in:

[0031] The water path circulation system is arranged, the water in the water storage box can be used to effectively clean the condenser, the cleaning of the condenser can be completed without disassembling the condenser, and the cleaning efficiency of the internal components of the air conditioner range hood is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structure diagram of the air-conditioning range hood of a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0033] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] Air-conditioning range hood 1

[0035] Range hood assembly 10

[0036] Range hood fan 11

[0037] Smoke hood 12

[0038] Air-conditioning assembly 20

[0039] Compressor 21

[0040] Condenser 22

[0041] Evaporator 23

[0042] Radiating fan 24

[0043] Indoor fan 25

[0044] Air-conditioning air outlet 26

[0045] Machine shell 30

[0046] Water circulation system 40

[0047] Water storage box 41

[0048] Water pump 42

[0049] First water pipe 43

[0050] Second water pipe 44

[0051] Third water pipe 45

[0052] Fourth water pipe 46

[0053] Electric valve 47

[0054] Liquid level sensor 48 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0056] In the description of the utility model, it needs to understand that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", "radial" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0057] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0058] As shown in Figure 1 The utility model provides a kind of air-conditioning range hood 1. The air-conditioning range hood 1 includes range hood component 10 and air-conditioning component 20, wherein, range hood component 10 is used to realize the function of absorbing oil smoke;Air-conditioning component 20 is used to realize air conditioning function.

[0059] The air-conditioning range hood 1 further includes shell 30, and air-conditioning component 20 is installed in shell 30. It should be noted that, in order to better show the structure of the components located inside shell 30, Figure 1 The structure inside shell 30 is shown.

[0060] Air-conditioning component 20 includes compressor 21, condenser 22 and evaporator 23. Compressor 21, condenser 22 and evaporator 23 are connected by refrigerant pipeline.

[0061] The air-conditioning range hood 1 further includes water circulation system 40, and the water circulation system 40 includes: water storage box 41 and water pump 42. Water storage box 41 is located in shell 30, and water storage box 41 is located below evaporator 23, and water storage box 41 is used to collect condensate water condensed on the surface of evaporator 23;Water pump 42 is installed in water storage box 41, and water pump 42 is used to pump the condensate water in water storage box 41 to the top of condenser 22 to clean condenser 22. In this way, by setting water circulation system 40, the water in water storage box 41 can be used to effectively clean condenser 22, and the cleaning of condenser 22 can be completed without disassembling condenser 22, thereby effectively improving the cleaning efficiency of the internal components of air-conditioning range hood 1.

[0062] In the present embodiment, the water circulation system 40 further comprises a first water pipe 43, which connects the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator 23 and the water storage box 41. In this way, the condensed water produced by the surface of the evaporator 23 flows under the action of gravity to the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator 23 and is collected, and the first water pipe 43 is provided to provide a channel for transporting the condensed water collected in the first water collecting area at the bottom of the evaporator 23 to the water storage box 41 for storage, preventing the condensed water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0063] The water circulation system 40 further comprises a second water pipe 44, which connects the water storage box 41 and the top of the condenser 22, and the water pump 42 is located at the end of the second water pipe 44 close to the water storage box 41. In this way, the second water pipe 44 is provided to provide a channel for transporting the water in the water storage box 41 to the top of the condenser 22, preventing the condensed water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0064] The water storage box 41 is located below the condenser 22, and the water circulation system 40 further comprises a third water pipe 45, which connects the second water collecting area at the bottom of the condenser 22 and the water storage box 41. In this way, after the water in the water storage box 41 has completed cleaning of the condenser 22, it flows under the action of gravity to the second water collecting area at the bottom of the condenser 22 and is collected, and the third water pipe 45 is provided to provide a channel for transporting the dirty water in the second water collecting area that has completed cleaning of the condenser 22 to the water storage box 41, preventing the condensed water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0065] The water circulation system 40 further comprises a fourth water pipe 46, which connects the bottom of the water storage box 41 and the external pipeline. In this way, the fourth water pipe 46 is provided to provide a channel for connecting the water storage box 41 and the external pipeline, preventing the condensed water from splashing out and causing damage to surrounding components.

[0066] Further, the water circulation system 40 further comprises an electric valve 47, which is located on the fourth water pipe 46, and the electric valve 47 is used to open or close the water passage in the fourth water pipe 46.

[0067] The water passage comprises a first flow direction water passage and a second flow direction water passage, the first flow direction water passage is from the water storage box 41 to the external pipeline, and the first flow direction water passage is used for the water storage box 41 to drain water to the external pipeline; the second flow direction water passage is from the external pipeline to the water storage box 41, and the second flow direction water passage is used for the external pipeline to supplement water to the water storage box 41. In this way, the electric valve 47 is provided to open or close the water passage in the fourth water pipe 46; the first flow direction water passage and the second flow direction water passage are provided, which can realize the water storage box 41 to drain water to the external pipeline, and the external pipeline to supplement water to the water storage box 41.

[0068] In the embodiment, the water circulation system 40 further comprises a liquid level sensor 48, which is arranged in the water storage box 41 and used to detect the water level in the water storage box 41. In this way, by arranging the liquid level sensor 48 to detect the water level in the water storage box 41, on the one hand, it can ensure that there is enough water to clean the condenser 22, and on the other hand, it can prevent the water in the water storage box 41 from overflowing the water storage box 41 and causing damage to the surrounding components.

[0069] The air conditioner range hood 1 further comprises a controller, and the water pump 42, the electric valve 47 and the liquid level sensor 48 are electrically connected to the controller. By arranging the controller, corresponding control can be realized for each component.

[0070] The air conditioner assembly 20 further comprises a cooling fan 24, which is arranged corresponding to the condenser 22. In this way, by arranging the cooling fan 24, the wind cooling can be formed, and at the same time, the water used for cleaning the condenser 22 can be formed to flow horizontally, so that the cleaning of the condenser 22 can be better completed. The cooling fan 24 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0071] The range hood assembly 10 comprises a range hood fan 11, which is arranged in the casing 30, and the outlet of the cooling fan 24 is communicated with the inner cavity of the volute of the range hood fan 11. In this way, by arranging the outlet of the cooling fan 24 to be communicated with the inner cavity of the volute of the range hood fan 11, the air passing through the condenser 22 can be discharged to the public flue through the range hood volute and the smoke pipe, without the need to separately arrange a discharge pipeline, so that the beneficial technical effect of simplifying the structure is achieved. The range hood fan 11 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0072] The range hood assembly 10 further comprises a smoke hood 12, which is arranged below the casing 30, and the smoke hood 12 is provided with an air inlet cavity communicated with the range hood fan 11, and the air inlet cavity is provided with an air inlet opening away from the casing 30.

[0073] The air conditioner assembly 20 further comprises an indoor fan 25, which is arranged corresponding to the evaporator 23, and the indoor fan 25 is used to blow the air after heat exchange with the evaporator 23 out of the casing 30 of the air conditioner range hood 1. The end of the smoke hood close to the casing 30 is provided with an air conditioner air outlet opening 26 communicated with the indoor fan 25 on the side facing the user.

[0074] The working process of the air conditioner range hood 1 of the embodiment for cleaning the condenser 22 is as follows: the condensate water generated by the evaporator 23 enters the water storage box 41 through the first water pipe 43. When receiving the cleaning condenser instruction, the instant water level in the water storage box 41 is detected by the liquid level sensor 48 to determine whether it reaches the preset maximum water level. If not, the electric valve 47 is opened, and the external pipeline supplies water to the water storage box 41 through the second flow direction waterway until the instant water level in the water storage box 41 reaches the preset maximum water level. Then, the water in the water storage box 41 is pumped to the upper part of the condenser 22 through the second water pipe 44, wherein part of the water evaporates on the condenser 22 and is sucked away by the heat dissipation fan 24 and sent into the volute of the range hood fan 11 of the range hood assembly 10, and the other part of the water that has not evaporated completely is collected at the bottom of the condenser 22 and flows into the water storage box 41 again through the third water pipe 45. After the cleaning of the condenser 22 is completed, the electric valve 47 is opened again, and the dirty water in the water storage box 41 is drained to the external pipeline through the first flow direction waterway until the instant water level in the water storage box 41 reaches the preset minimum water level.

[0075] The air conditioner range hood 1 of the embodiment not only can be automatically cleaned by the condensate water generated by the evaporator 23, but also can be cleaned by adding water to the water storage box 41 through the second flow direction waterway, and then cleaning the entire waterway in the waterway circulation system 40. After the cleaning is completed, the dirty water in the water storage box 41 is drained to the external pipeline through the first flow direction waterway.

[0076] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present application, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner range hood, comprising a housing, an air conditioner assembly installed in the housing, the air conditioner assembly comprising a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator being connected by refrigerant pipelines, characterized in that: the air conditioner range hood further comprises a water circulation system, the water circulation system comprising: a water storage box, the water storage box being located in the housing and below the evaporator, the water storage box being used to collect condensed water condensed on the surface of the evaporator; a water pump, the water pump being installed in the water storage box, the water pump being used to pump the condensed water in the water storage box to the top of the condenser to clean the condenser. The water circulation system further comprises a first water pipe, the first water pipe connecting a first water collection area at the bottom of the evaporator and the water storage box. The water circulation system further comprises a second water pipe, the second water pipe connecting the water storage box and the top of the condenser, and the water pump being located at the end of the second water pipe close to the water storage box. The water circulation system further comprises a third water pipe, the third water pipe connecting a second water collection area at the bottom of the condenser and the water storage box.

2. The air conditioner hood according to claim 1, wherein The water circulation system further comprises a fourth water pipe, the fourth water pipe connecting the bottom of the water storage box and an external pipeline.

3. The air conditioner hood according to claim 1, wherein The water circulation system further comprises an electric valve, the electric valve being located on the fourth water pipe, the electric valve being used to open or close the water path in the fourth water pipe.

4. The air conditioner hood according to claim 1, wherein The water circulation system further comprises a liquid level sensor, the liquid level sensor being located in the water storage box and used to detect the water level in the water storage box.

5. The air conditioner hood as claimed in claim 1, wherein The air conditioner range hood further comprises a controller, the water pump, the electric valve and the liquid level sensor being electrically connected to the controller.

6. The air conditioner hood according to claim 5, wherein The air conditioner assembly further comprises a heat dissipation fan, the heat dissipation fan being arranged corresponding to the condenser. The air conditioner range hood further comprises a range hood assembly, the range hood fan of the range hood assembly being located in the housing, and the outlet of the heat dissipation fan being connected to the inner cavity of the volute of the range hood fan.

7. The air conditioner hood as claimed in claim 6, wherein ​ 8. The air conditioner hood as claimed in claim 7, wherein ​ 9. The air conditioner hood according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein ​ 10. The air conditioner hood as claimed in claim 9, wherein ​