Air cooler box and air cooler

By incorporating an extension within the evaporative air cooler housing, allowing it to extend indoors through an opening in the building's exterior wall, indoor maintenance of the evaporative air cooler is achieved. This solves the problem of requiring outdoor maintenance in existing technologies and improves maintenance efficiency.

CN223537798UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11FOSHAN SHUNDE HELENBO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423194157.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

The current evaporative air cooler requires outdoor maintenance, which results in low maintenance efficiency.

Method used

Design a cold air unit enclosure, including a main body and an extension, the extension extending into the interior through an opening in the building's exterior wall, having a detachable inlet and outlet, allowing operators to enter from the interior for maintenance.

Benefits of technology

This improves the maintenance efficiency of air coolers, allowing operators to perform maintenance without having to go outdoors.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air cooler box body and an air cooler, and relates to the technical field of air coolers, the air cooler box body comprises a body and an extension part; the extension part is arranged on one side of the body; the body is arranged outdoors, the extension part extends into a room from the body through the opening, the second cavity is provided with an inlet and outlet for people to pass through, the extension part comprises an air inlet and outlet plate and is provided with a first area capable of covering the inlet and outlet, and the air inlet and outlet plate is detachably installed in the first area so that the inlet and outlet can be opened and closed; according to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the body and the extension part arranged on one side of the body are arranged in the air cooler box body, and the extension part extends into a room; the extending part is provided with the inlet and outlet allowing operators to pass through, the inlet and outlet is formed in one side of the extending part through the air inlet and outlet plate in an openable and closable mode, and therefore the operators can enter the interior of the air cooler case from the indoor through the inlet and outlet for maintenance without moving outdoors, and the maintenance efficiency of the air cooler is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air cooler technology, and in particular to an air cooler housing and an air cooler. Background Technology

[0002] An evaporative air cooler is a machine that cools an indoor space by exchanging heat between flowing air and a cooling medium. The evaporative air cooler uses a circulating water pump to continuously draw water from a tank and spray it evenly onto a paper curtain through a water distribution system. Hot outside air enters the cooler through the paper curtain and exchanges heat with the water, creating cool air. This cool air is then pressurized by a fan and delivered into the room, ultimately exhausting the hot indoor air to the outside, thus achieving the purpose of cooling the room. In current technology, evaporative air coolers are typically installed entirely outdoors. When internal maintenance is required, the unit must be moved outdoors for disassembly and repair, resulting in low maintenance efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a cooler housing and a cooler, which aims to improve the maintenance efficiency of the cooler.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a cold air ventilator enclosure for installation on the exterior wall of a building. The exterior wall has an opening through which the cold air ventilator enclosure passes. The cold air ventilator enclosure includes: a main body and an extension; the main body has a first chamber; the extension is located on one side of the main body and has a second chamber, which communicates with the first chamber; the main body is located outdoors, and the extension extends from the main body through the opening into the interior; the second chamber has an inlet and outlet for passage, and the second chamber can communicate with the interior through the inlet and outlet; the extension includes an air inlet and outlet panel, and the extension has a first area that can cover the inlet and outlet; the air inlet and outlet panel is detachably installed in the first area so that the inlet and outlet can be opened and closed.

[0005] In one embodiment, the main body and the extension are integrally formed or connected and fixed.

[0006] In one embodiment, the extension further includes a frame, one end of which is fixedly connected to the main body, and the other end of which extends into the room through the opening. The end of the frame near the room forms the inlet and outlet, and the air inlet and outlet plates are detachably connected to the end of the frame near the room.

[0007] In one embodiment, the air inlet and outlet plates are provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet for air circulation.

[0008] In one embodiment, the body has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall. The first sidewall is located on the side of the body close to the building's exterior wall, the second sidewall is located on the side of the body away from the building's exterior wall, and the third and fourth sidewalls are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the body along the extending direction of the second sidewall.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first sidewall has an extension opening, the extension is located on the side of the first sidewall near the building's exterior wall and can cover the extension opening, and the second chamber communicates with the first chamber through the extension opening.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, and the fourth sidewall are provided with a second air inlet for air circulation.

[0011] In one embodiment, the body further has a top plate, which is disposed on the upper side of the body, and the top plate has a second air outlet.

[0012] In one embodiment, the air cooler housing further includes rollers, which are located on the side of the body away from the top plate.

[0013] This utility model also proposes a cold air blower, including the cold air blower housing described in any of the above.

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model adopts a main body and an extension on one side of the main body in the air cooler casing. The air cooler is installed on the exterior wall of the building, and the exterior wall has an opening for the extension to pass through. The air cooler casing can extend into the room through the extension through the opening. The main body has a first chamber, and the extension has a second chamber that communicates with the first chamber. The second chamber has an entrance and exit for operators to pass through. The second chamber can connect to the indoor space through the entrance and exit. The entrance and exit are set on one side of the extension through air inlet and outlet plates that can be opened and closed. The air inlet and outlet plates can be removed as needed, so that operators can enter the air cooler casing from the room through the entrance and exit for maintenance without going outside, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency of the air cooler. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a structural embodiment of the air cooler housing provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the air cooler housing provided by this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0019] 100. Air cooler housing; 1. Main body; 11. First side wall; 12. Third side wall; 13. Fourth side wall; 14. Second air inlet; 15. Top plate; 16. Second air outlet; 2. Extension; 21. Air inlet and outlet plates; 22. First air inlet; 23. First air outlet; 3. Rollers.

[0020] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0023] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0024] An evaporative air cooler is a machine that cools an indoor space by exchanging heat between flowing air and a cooling medium. The evaporative air cooler uses a circulating water pump to continuously draw water from a tank and spray it evenly onto a paper curtain through a water distribution system. Hot outside air enters the air cooler through the paper curtain and exchanges heat with the water, creating cool air. This cool air is then pressurized by a fan and sent into the room, ultimately exhausting the hot indoor air to the outside, thus achieving the purpose of cooling the room.

[0025] In existing technology, evaporative air coolers are typically installed outdoors, with openings in the building's exterior walls for air circulation. The cooler is installed on the outside of these openings, drawing cool air from the outside into the room to regulate the indoor temperature. When internal maintenance is required, operators usually need to move outdoors to disassemble the cooler casing, resulting in low maintenance efficiency. This invention proposes a new type of evaporative air cooler casing.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-2 In one embodiment of this utility model, the air cooler housing 100 is used to be installed on the exterior wall of a building. The exterior wall of the building has an opening through which the air cooler housing 100 passes. The air cooler housing 100 includes: a body 1 and an extension 2; the body 1 has a first chamber; the extension 2 is located on one side of the body 1 and has a second chamber, which is connected to the first chamber; the body 1 is located outdoors, and the extension 2 extends from the body 1 into the interior through the opening. The second chamber has an entrance and exit for people to pass through, and the second chamber can be connected to the interior through the entrance and exit. The extension 2 includes an air inlet and outlet plate 21 and has a first area that can cover the entrance and exit. The air inlet and outlet plate 21 is detachably installed in the first area so that the entrance and exit can be opened and closed.

[0027] In this embodiment, the main body 1 has a first chamber, which is used to house the basic heat exchange mechanism and air supply mechanism of the air cooler. The upper part of the first chamber is a wind box for air flow. The wind box is equipped with a heat exchange device for cooling hot air and an air supply device for promoting air flow. After the hot air enters the first chamber, it is heated by the internal heat exchange device to form cool air. The air supply mechanism then pressurizes the air and blows it out through the air duct to cool the room. The lower part of the first chamber is a water tank for holding liquid. The water tank contains tap water and a heat exchange device for regulating the temperature of the liquid in the water tank. The power mechanism can send the water in the water tank into the paper curtain device in the wind box to keep the paper curtain device moist, so that when the hot air passes through the paper curtain and enters the wind box, it can be cooled by heat exchange through the paper curtain device. The extension 2 protrudes from one side of the main body 1, extending outward a certain distance from one side wall of the main body 1. This protruding part can extend into the interior through a corresponding opening on the exterior wall of the building. The extension 2 has a second chamber with an entrance and exit for people to pass through. The entrance and exit can be opened or closed as needed. When the entrance and exit are open, the entrance and exit of the second chamber are open to the interior, allowing the operator to enter the second chamber from the interior. The second chamber is connected to the first chamber. After entering the second chamber, the operator can directly enter the first chamber to perform simple maintenance or replacement of the mechanical equipment in the first chamber.

[0028] Understandably, when air enters the evaporative air cooler for heat exchange, the hot airflow releases heat in the first chamber, forming a cool airflow. The temperature of the first chamber rises as it absorbs heat from the air. To prevent these heat-generating components from affecting indoor cooling, all heat-generating components of the evaporative air cooler are installed in the first chamber of the main body 1, which is installed outdoors. This ensures that the heat-generating parts of the evaporative air cooler are located outdoors, preventing any impact on indoor cooling performance. The extension 2 is mainly used to house the air inlet and outlet for airflow. Therefore, the temperature in the second chamber is lower, and since it is part of the cooling system, extending it indoors does not affect the indoor cooling effect. By placing the heat-generating parts of the evaporative air cooler outdoors and extending the cooling parts indoors, the evaporative air cooler can extend part of its structure indoors without affecting indoor cooling performance. This allows operators and maintenance personnel to directly access the evaporative air cooler's chambers from indoors for maintenance, thus improving the convenience of evaporative air cooler maintenance.

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model adopts a body 1 and an extension 2 located on one side of the body 1 in the air cooler housing 100. The air cooler is located on the exterior wall of the building, and the exterior wall has an opening through which the extension 2 passes. The air cooler housing 100 can extend into the room through the opening of the extension 2. The body 1 has a first chamber, and the extension 2 has a second chamber that communicates with the first chamber. The second chamber has an entrance and exit for operators to pass through. The second chamber can communicate with the indoor space through the entrance and exit. The entrance and exit are detachable and closable on one side of the extension 2 through the air inlet and outlet plates 21. The air inlet and outlet plates 21 can be disassembled as needed, so that operators can enter the air cooler housing from the room through the entrance and exit for maintenance without having to go outside, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency of the air cooler.

[0030] In one embodiment, the main body 1 and the extension 2 are integrally formed or fixedly connected. The extension 2 may be a portion protruding from the side wall of the main body 1, in which case the extension 2 is integrally formed with the main body 1 and the extension 2 and the main body 1 are not detachable. Alternatively, a mounting plate or mounting component may be provided on the side of the main body 1 near the extension 2 for fixing the extension 2. The extension 2 can be connected to the mounting plate or mounting component by welding or by threaded fasteners. This method has lower requirements for the blanking of the air cooler housing 100, but the processing steps increase the welding or fastening connection steps. In the case of threaded fasteners, the extension 2 and the main body 1 can be disassembled to facilitate replacement.

[0031] In one embodiment, the extension 2 further includes a frame, one end of which is fixedly connected to the main body 1, and the other end extends into the interior through an opening. The end of the frame near the interior forms an inlet and outlet, and an air inlet / outlet plate 21 is detachably connected to the end of the frame near the interior. Since the inlet and outlet of the second chamber are open to the interior, an air inlet / outlet plate 21 for covering the inlet and outlet is provided on the side of the frame of the extension 2 near the interior. The extension 2 has a mounting part at the edge of the inlet and outlet, and the air inlet / outlet plate 21 is detachably connected to the mounting part by threaded fasteners, thereby detachably covering the inlet / outlet plate 21 with the inlet and outlet.

[0032] In one embodiment, the air inlet / outlet panel 21 has a first air inlet 22 and a first air outlet 23 for air circulation. The first air inlet 22 is located at the lower part of the air inlet / outlet panel 21. Hot air enters the air cooler housing 100 from the room through the first air inlet 22. A paper curtain device is provided at the first air inlet 22, and cooling water can be drawn onto the paper curtain. After entering through the first air inlet 22, the hot air is cooled and humidified by the paper curtain device, and then flows into the air supply mechanism to form a cool airflow after passing through the heat exchange mechanism. The air supply mechanism is connected to the first air outlet 23, thereby blowing the cool and humidified air into the room.

[0033] In one embodiment, the body 1 has a first sidewall 11, a second sidewall (not shown), a third sidewall 12, and a fourth sidewall 13. The first sidewall 11 is located on the side of the body 1 closest to the building's exterior wall, the second sidewall is located on the side of the body 1 away from the building's exterior wall, and the third sidewall 12 and fourth sidewall 13 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the body 1 along the extending direction of the second sidewall. The first sidewall 11, second sidewall, third sidewall 12, and fourth sidewall 13 are located on the outer side of the body 1, forming the sidewalls of the body 1 around its perimeter, and together with the top plate 15 and the bottom plate, they form a first cavity with a hollow structure. The sidewalls are also used to install equipment racks or support frames. By installing the racks on the sidewalls, the equipment can be suspended in mid-air, thereby rationally arranging the spatial structure within the first cavity.

[0034] In one embodiment, the first sidewall 11 has an extension opening, and the extension 2 is located on the side of the first sidewall 11 near the building's exterior wall and covers the extension opening. The second chamber communicates with the first chamber through the extension opening. Since the first sidewall 11 is located on the side of the main body 1 near the building's exterior wall, the extension opening for installing the extension 2 is provided to save material on the extension 2. The shape and size of the extension opening are adapted to the outer contour of the extension 2 so that when the extension 2 is installed from the extension opening onto the first sidewall 11 of the main body 1, airflow will not leak from the connection between the extension 2 and the main body 1, thereby improving air heat exchange efficiency and achieving better indoor cooling performance.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second sidewall, the third sidewall 12, and the fourth sidewall 13 are provided with second air inlets 14 for air circulation. The second air inlets 14 are used to draw in outdoor air, and paper curtain devices are provided in the first chamber at positions corresponding to the second air inlets 14 to cool the hot air flowing in from the outside. The airflow is then output through a heat exchange mechanism and an air supply mechanism.

[0036] In one embodiment, the main body 1 also has a top plate 15, which is located on the upper side of the main body 1. The top plate 15 has a second air outlet 16. The side of the second air outlet 16 near the first chamber is connected to the air supply mechanism, and the side away from the first chamber is provided with a ventilation duct. The ventilation duct can connect to rooms located on the upper floors of the building, so that the air cooler can simultaneously deliver cool air after heat exchange to multiple rooms, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air cooler.

[0037] In one embodiment, the air cooler housing 100 further includes casters 3, which are located on the side of the main body 1 away from the top plate 15. The casters 3 are located at the bottom of the main body 1, thereby facilitating the movement of the air cooler housing 100. Personnel can push the housing and move it to the installation position via the casters 3.

[0038] This utility model also proposes an air cooler, which includes any of the above-mentioned air cooler housing 100. The specific structure of the air cooler housing 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air cooler adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. Among them, the air cooler has a heating element. The heating element absorbs heat from the air, causing its own temperature to rise. All of these heating elements are set in the first chamber, so that they are located outdoors, thereby avoiding their impact on the indoor temperature. The second chamber in the extension 2 does not have a heating element and belongs to the cooling part of the air cooler. Therefore, it is extended from the opening of the building's exterior wall into the room, which can both supply air to the room and facilitate operators to open the inlet and outlet to enter the air cooler for maintenance. The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cold air cooler enclosure for mounting on a building exterior wall, the building exterior wall having an opening through which the cold air cooler enclosure passes, characterized in that, The air cooler housing includes: The main body has a first chamber; and An extension is provided on one side of the main body, and the extension has a second chamber that communicates with the first chamber. The main body is located outdoors, and the extension extends from the main body into the interior through the opening. The second chamber has an entrance and exit for people to pass through, and the second chamber can connect to the interior through the entrance and exit. The extension includes an air inlet and outlet panel, and the extension has a first area that can cover the entrance and exit. The air inlet and outlet panel is detachably installed in the first area so that the entrance and exit can be opened and closed.

2. The air cooler casing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body and the extension are integrally formed or connected and fixed.

3. The air cooler casing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The extension also includes a frame, one end of which is fixedly connected to the main body, and the other end extends into the room through the opening. The end of the frame near the room forms the inlet and outlet, and the air inlet and outlet plates are detachably connected to the end of the frame near the room.

4. The air cooler casing as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The air inlet and outlet panels are provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet for air circulation.

5. The air cooler casing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall. The first sidewall is located on the side of the main body close to the building's exterior wall, the second sidewall is located on the side of the main body away from the building's exterior wall, and the third and fourth sidewalls are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the main body along the extending direction of the second sidewall.

6. The air cooler casing as described in claim 5, characterized in that, An extension opening is provided in the first sidewall, and the extension is located on the side of the first sidewall close to the building's exterior wall and can cover the extension opening. The second chamber communicates with the first chamber through the extension opening.

7. The air cooler casing as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second, third, and fourth side walls have second air inlets for air circulation.

8. The air cooler casing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body also has a top plate, which is located on the upper side of the main body, and the top plate has a second air outlet.

9. The air cooler casing as described in claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes rollers, which are located on the side of the body away from the top plate.

10. A type of air cooler, characterized in that, Includes the air cooler housing as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.